Online Therapists Available in Oakland
This page is for people in Oakland looking for online therapists licensed in California. Use it to compare clinicians by specialty, therapeutic approach, experience with specific issues, and their communication styles. A California license covers the whole state, so a therapist’s physical location in California does not limit whether they can work with you online. Check credentials, areas of focus, and whether they offer video, phone, or messaging options to find a fit for your needs.
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1. Menachem Stulberger, LMFT
Compassionate LMFT specializing in relationships and anxiety
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Parenting · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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2. Kendall Jones, LCSW
Compassionate therapist guiding personal growth
Works with Stress, Anxiety · LGBT · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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3. Dr. Katharine Clarke, CA Psychologist
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Family · Grief
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4. Megan Allen, LMFT
California LMFT for stress and coaching
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Anger · Self esteem · Coaching
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5. Dr. Katherine (Kate) Bergam, LMFT
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Sleeping · Self esteem · Career · ADHD
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6. Carol Wood, LMFT
LMFT providing relationship and trauma support
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Intimacy-related issues · Self esteem
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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7. Shemeram 'Shari' Lachin, LCSW
Affirming LCSW focused on lasting change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · LGBT · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression
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8. Linda Alcala, LMFT
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Parenting · Depression
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9. Janice Snyder, LMFT
Compassionate LMFT helping with relationships and anxiety
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Grief · Self esteem · Depression
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10. Dr. Cheryl Mims, LCSW
Steady support for anxiety, grief, and mood concerns
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Grief · Bipolar · Depression · Relationship
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
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11. Mark Saverino, LCSW
Experienced California LCSW helping with stress and grief
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Grief · Anger · Self esteem · Depression
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12. Tiffany Whittington, LMFT
Experienced California LMFT for anxiety and trauma
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Coping with life changes
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13. Nancy Montes, LCSW
California LCSW supporting healing and resilience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes · Grief
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
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14. Leslie Patt, LMFT
Experienced California LMFT for relationships and caregiving
Works with Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse · Parenting · Depression
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15. Joseph Tillman, LCSW
LCSW with 40 years supporting emotional healing
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Depression
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About online therapy for people in Oakland
Everyone listed on this page holds a licence to practise in California and works online. That matters more than it sounds: a licence is issued by the state, not by a city, so a therapist is available to anyone in California regardless of how far away they are. Someone in Oakland can work with a therapist whose books would otherwise be out of reach.
2,724 therapists match this page. Fifteen are shown above. The list changes between pages, so it is worth looking at more than one if none of these feels like a fit.
What to compare
- Credential. LMFT, LCSW and LPCC are different training routes to the same licensed practice. None outranks the others; they shape emphasis rather than quality.
- Years in practice. Shown for every therapist here. More experience is not automatically better, but it is a fair proxy for how much of a given problem someone has seen.
- What else they work with. A therapist whose other focus areas overlap with your situation is usually a better starting point than one whose listed areas stop at the single thing you searched for.
- Approach. CBT, psychodynamic, solution-focused and the rest describe how sessions tend to run. If you have tried therapy before and it did not suit you, changing approach is often more useful than changing therapist.
- Language. Shown where a therapist offers sessions in more than English.
How online sessions work
Sessions run by video or by messaging, arranged through our partner platform rather than booked directly with the therapist. There is no travel and no waiting room, which for most people is the difference between starting and not starting. Pricing is set by the platform and shown before you commit.
Therapy in Oakland
Oakland has a population of about 440,646. Local in-person availability varies and waiting lists are common, which is part of why state-wide online practice has grown. Nothing on this page depends on a therapist being near you.
Common questions
Can an online therapist licensed in California legally provide therapy to me in Oakland?
Yes. A California license allows therapists to serve clients anywhere in the state, including Oakland. Make sure the provider explicitly states they are accepting clients in Oakland. Ask about the formats they use, such as video, phone, or messaging, so you know whether their style matches your preferences.
How do I compare online therapists’ specialties and approaches when searching from Oakland?
Look for clear listings of specialties like anxiety, depression, trauma, or couples work. Check stated therapeutic approaches such as CBT, EMDR, or psychodynamic therapy. Read clinician summaries to see who has experience with issues similar to yours and note the communication methods they offer to ensure practical fit.
Are there anything specific to consider for tech or session logistics with California online therapists?
Ask providers about their typical session length, whether they use video or phone sessions, and how they handle appointment scheduling and cancellations. Confirm any paperwork or intake steps you must complete remotely. Clarify how they manage emergency or crisis situations given that sessions are online.
Other reasons people in Oakland look for a therapist
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