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Connect with a licensed therapist in Oakland who gets what you're going through.

Whether you're navigating a relationship challenge, working through something on your own, or supporting your family through a hard season, finding the right therapist matters. 93 licensed therapists in Oakland are here to help, so you can choose someone who understands what you need right now.

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93 specialists found in Oakland Area

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Stephanie Bain, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate Oakland, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Oakland, California Online + In-person 7 years experience
Specialties: Abandonment Abortion Abuse & Trauma Anger Management

I work with families or partners looking for a therapist who “gets it.” Queer, poly, kinky, and non-traditional folks welcome! I hold our therapeutic relationship with deep respect and care, making room for your story and your experiences without judgment. You are

Lana Theimer, Marriage & Family Therapist Oakland, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
Oakland, California Online + In-person 20 years experience
Specialties: Anxiety Attachment Breakup Buddhism & Mindfulness Therapy

Relationship issues and couples counseling is my primary specialty.  I work with couples to assist them in working through and finding appreciation for their differences.  My goal is to help them improve their communication and their responses to each other without

Esther Lerman, Marriage & Family Therapist Oakland, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
Oakland, California In-person 40 years experience
Specialties: Codependency Relationships Communication Family Of Origin Issues LGBTQ+

I’m Esther Lerman, a Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in couples therapy. I’ve had a private practice in Oakland, California for 40 years. I welcome a broad spectrum of clients and focus my work on helping couples strengthen connection and navigate

Articles By Esther Lerman

Couples Therapy For Unconscious Dynamics of your Marriage

Couples Therapy For Unconscious Dynamics of your Marriage

There are many reasons for our choice of partners. There may be strong physical or intellectual attraction, ...
The Communication Toolbox For Your Marriage

The Communication Toolbox For Your Marriage

Jane and Carl are having the same old argument about the dishes. Jane says to Carl, You are just so untrustworthy ...
Mark Vigil Dombeck, Psychologist Oakland, ca
Psychologist
Alameda, California Online + In-person 30 years experience
1.8 miles away from Oakland
Specialties: Abandonment Abuse & Trauma ADHD Anger Management

My work with couples focuses on helping partners recognize and break free of the dysfunctional interaction patterns that leave them feeling chronically neglected or abandoned, afraid or coerced by the very person who is supposed to be their safe harbor, until both

Israel ''Rulik'' Perla, Marriage & Family Therapist Oakland, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
Berkeley, California Online + In-person 26 years experience
7.3 miles away from Oakland
Specialties: Divorce Infidelity Intimacy Life events

Israel 'Rulik' Perla brings to the therapy relationship a soulful dimension and a wealth of diverse life experiences that enables him to meet you where you are with a profound depth of being.

Articles By Israel ''Rulik'' Perla

How to Shift a Codependent Marriage into a Healthy Relationship

How to Shift a Codependent Marriage into a Healthy Relationship

When you are unhappy, I am unhappy. Does this phrase sound familiar? Unfortunately, many couples in a ...
How to Find the Middle Ground Between Privacy and Intimacy

How to Find the Middle Ground Between Privacy and Intimacy

Of the terrible doubt of appearances, Of the uncertainty after all, that we may be deluded, That may ...
Anny Papatheodorou, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate Oakland, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Lafayette, California Online + In-person 2 years, 6 months experience
9 miles away from Oakland
Specialties: Abuse & Trauma Anxiety Attachment Emotional Abuse

If you feel overwhelmed, depressed, stressed, confused, anxious, or are struggling coping with life events, relationships, and work, I’m here to help.

Anna Lindberg Cedar, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Oakland, ca
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
San Francisco, California Online + In-person 10 years experience
10.1 miles away from Oakland
Specialties: Abuse & Trauma ADHD Anger Management Anxiety

Stress and burnout are problems we all face in one form or another. Individuals and couples come to Therapy For Real Life to overcome burnout in their career, relationships or life more generally -- to create a life of connection and balance. Please get in

Bruce Hearn, Marriage & Family Therapist Oakland, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
San Francisco, California Online + In-person 12 years experience
10.2 miles away from Oakland
Specialties: Anxiety Attachment Emotional Intelligence Emptiness

I offer individual therapy and couples counseling in San Francisco and online across California. You may be caught in familiar relationship difficulties, replaying conversations, questioning your judgment, or feeling inadequate despite outward success. You may also feel

Nicole Ohebshalom, Licensed Professional Counselor Oakland, ca
Licensed Professional Counselor
Palo Alto, California Online + In-person 10 years experience
11 miles away from Oakland
Specialties: Abuse & Trauma Addiction ADHD Anger Management

Couples therapy is a great way to strengthen connection, address the setbacks from a perspective that honors differing points of view, and start working toward a more clear vision of what you hope for the future. Therapy helps to examine important relational patterns

Seth Ambrose, Marriage & Family Therapist Oakland, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
San Francisco, California Online + In-person 13 years experience
11.1 miles away from Oakland
Specialties: Abandonment Abuse & Trauma Aids Anxiety

My name is Seth Ambrose, and I help people heal in relationship — with themselves, their bodies, and the people they love. If you're feeling disconnected from yourself, struggling in your relationships, or discovering a new direction you want to take in your life, you

Sige Weisman, Marriage & Family Therapist Oakland, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
San Francisco, California Online 10 years experience
11.8 miles away from Oakland
Specialties: Anxiety Attachment Codependency Relationships Emptiness

I help women and couples create empowering relationships through online therapy. Reclaim your inner knowing to live a life filled with love, joy and purpose.    My approach is body-centered,&

Scott Balderson, Marriage & Family Therapist Oakland, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
San Francisco, California Online + In-person 27 years experience
12 miles away from Oakland
Specialties: Attachment Buddhism & Mindfulness Therapy Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Individuation

My focus is on helping clients understand how they fall out of connection with one another and then help them learn how repair and re-connect.  Using principles of EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy) I help couples unwind negative cycles of interaction which lead

Articles By Valerie J Keim

Key Ways to Ace Co-Parenting and Cultivating a Positive Family Culture

Key Ways to Ace Co-Parenting and Cultivating a Positive Family Culture

Co parenting is the new normal for American families. According to research, first time marriages, the ...
Top 10 Rules for Co-Parenting

Top 10 Rules for Co-Parenting

Kids deserve the right to have both parents work as a team in supporting their child s best interests. ...
Marla Leigh Caplan, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Oakland, ca
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Acampo, California Online + In-person 10 years experience
15 miles away from Oakland
Specialties: Abuse & Trauma Addiction Anxiety Bipolar Disorder

I am a licensed therapist in San Francisco specializing in psychodynamic, somatic, and trauma-informed therapy for individuals, couples and families experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, trauma, and addiction. I offer in person psychotherapy,

Dr Frankie Bashan, Psychologist Oakland, ca
Psychologist

Dr. Frankie Bashan is a renowned relationship coach and dating expert. She is a licensed clinical psychologist with over a decade of experience working with couples and individuals and specialized training in the field of trauma. She possesses a unique

Articles By Dr Frankie Bashan

What’s Getting In Your Way of Finding Love?

What’s Getting In Your Way of Finding Love?

Unable to get the relationship you ve always been wanting? Look around and somehow it seems everyone ...
John A Lundin, Psychotherapist Oakland, ca
Psychotherapist

John is an experienced therapist, who helps people from all age groups to overcome all the challenges associated with anxiety and depression. He also teaches therapy as a subject in The Wright Institute of Berkeley and the California Institute of Integral Studies. John

Articles By John A Lundin

5 Warning Signs your Spouse is Depressed And What to Do About It

5 Warning Signs your Spouse is Depressed And What to Do About It

Many people are living with a spouse who is depressed and are suffering because of it. Depression can ...
4 Things Not to Say to Your Depressed Husband

4 Things Not to Say to Your Depressed Husband

In order for a marriage to have a fighting chance when one member is suffering from depression, it is ...
Alicia Parker, Marriage & Family Therapist Oakland, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist

California License #100068 MFT Marriage and Family Therapist I moved to the Bay Area from Portland, Oregon in 2009 to advance my career in Mental Health, graduating from the California Institute of Integral Studies with a Masters

Karen Wolfe, Marriage & Family Therapist Oakland, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
Oakland, California Online + In-person 4 years experience
Specialties: Blended Families Child Therapy General marriage Parenting

Therapy with me is casual and warm, while providing you a space for direct guidance and embodied meditation practices to help you on your journey. I specialize in relationships and intimacy and support to improve communication, work through anxiety, and

Annie de Jong, Psychologist Oakland, ca
Psychologist
Oakland, California Online + In-person 21 years experience

I have 20 years experience helping couples of all kinds navigate challenging or painful moments in their relationships.  With my background and training in modern analysis and a down-to-earth/relational approach I can help you begin even the most difficult

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Therapy in Oakland: Cost, Availability, and Expert Statistics

Here's what therapy looks like in Oakland right now, based on 93 experts listed on Marriage.com - including average cost, session format availability, and therapist demographics.

Average session cost
$196
Most treated specialties
Anxiety, Relationship Issues
Average therapist experience
14 years
Session format availability
Online only 16% In-person only 9% Both formats 75%
Therapist gender breakdown
Female 63% Male 25% Non-binary/other 12%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Therapy in Oakland

How are marriage therapists verified in Oakland?

Every marriage therapist listed in Oakland is checked against its licensing board before we add them. That means confirming their license is active and checking their credentials. If you want the details, there's a verified badge on each profile you can click.

What should I look for when choosing a marriage therapist in Oakland?

Start with licensure: make sure they're actually licensed in Oakland. Then check whether they treat what you're dealing with, whether that's communication problems, anxiety, or something more specific. After that, look at insurance and cost, and decide if you want online sessions or in-person.

How much does therapy cost in Oakland?

Marriage therapists listed in Oakland charge an average of $196 per session. That number moves around depending on the therapist, how long the session runs, and whether insurance covers any of it, so check the actual rate on each profile.

Can I compare or message more than one therapist in Oakland before choosing?

Yes. You can look through as many profiles as you want, compare pricing and specialties, and message more than one therapist in Oakland before you book anything. There's no limit on how many you check out first.

Is online therapy available in Oakland?

Yes: 75% of marriage therapists listed in Oakland offer both online and in-person sessions, so you can pick whichever fits your schedule better.

Does Marriage.com work with therapists outside my state, or only local ones?

Only therapists licensed in Oakland will show up for you. That's not a Marriage.com rule, it's how therapy licensing works in general, even for online sessions. Filter by state and you'll see who's actually eligible to see you.

How do I find a marriage therapist in Oakland?

Search the directory for Oakland and filter by specialty, insurance, and session format, online or in-person. Each profile shows the therapist's license status, areas of focus, and accepted insurance, so you can compare before reaching out.

Do I need to create an account to search for a therapist in Oakland?

No. You can search and browse therapist profiles in Oakland without creating an account. You'll only need one when you're ready to book a session or message a therapist directly.

Is what I share with my marriage therapist confidential?

Yes. Licensed marriage therapists are bound by confidentiality laws and professional ethics codes, with limited exceptions required by law, such as risk of harm to yourself or others. It's worth asking your therapist about their specific confidentiality policy during your first session.

How quickly can I get an appointment in Oakland?

Availability varies by therapist. Many providers listed in Oakland are currently accepting new clients, so check individual profiles for current availability before reaching out.