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LPCC Therapists Available in Oakland

This page lists LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) practitioners who are available to clients in Oakland. It is for people looking for a licensed counselor who offers online services across California. Compare each provider’s specialties, therapy approaches, focus populations, and any stated session formats. Note that a California license covers the whole state, so being elsewhere in California does not prevent you from working with someone who is available to Oakland clients. Use this page to narrow options before contacting professionals to ask about fit, approach, and scheduling.

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  1. 1. Matthew Poje, LPCC, LPC

    20 years in practice · English · Male

    Trauma-focused support grounded in neuroscience

    Works with Trauma and abuse · Addictions · Grief · Coping with life changes · Compassion fatigue

    Approaches Motivational Interviewing · Trauma-Focused Therapy

    Continue with Matthew Online sessions

  2. 2. Mary Ann Godefroy, LPCC, LPC

    14 years in practice · English · Female

    Support for change, coping, and growth

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Depression · Coping with life changes

    Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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  3. 3. Stella Galarza De Saggese, LPCC

    40 years in practice · English, Spanish · Female

    Seasoned California LPCC focused on healing

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression

    Continue with Stella Online sessions

  4. 4. Earl Barrios, LPCC

    38 years in practice · English · Male

    Support for anxiety, relationships, and trauma healing

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse · Depression

    Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Existential Therapy · Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

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  5. 5. Stacey Sugar, MD, LCPC, LPCC

    14 years in practice · English · Female

    MD, LCPC, LPCC therapist helping rewrite life stories

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Intimacy-related issues · Coping with life changes

    Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

    Continue with Stacey Online sessions

  6. 6. Rudy Blanco, LPCC

    8 years in practice · English · Male

    Compassionate California LPCC for stress and relationships

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Family · Self esteem

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  7. 7. Janice Loboda, LPCC

    15 years in practice · English · Female

    Licensed counselor for families and professionals

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Parenting · Self esteem

    Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy

    Continue with Janice Online sessions

  8. 8. Sally Press, LPCC

    3 years in practice · English · Female

    Compassionate LPCC therapist for life changes

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes

    Continue with Sally Online sessions

  9. 9. Babette Chatelle-Bergman, LPCC

    12 years in practice · English · Female

    Compassionate support for trauma, transitions, and growth

    Works with Trauma and abuse · Parenting · Self esteem · Bipolar · Coping with life changes

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

    Continue with Babette Online sessions

  10. 10. Erica Brown, LPCC

    10 years in practice · English, Swedish · Female

    Erica Brown LPCC for life transitions

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Grief · Depression · Coping with life changes

    Continue with Erica Online sessions

  11. 11. Lois Craig, LPCC

    12 years in practice · English · Female

    Evidence-based support for adult healing and change

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes

    Continue with Lois Online sessions

  12. 12. James Clifford, LPCC

    40 years in practice · English · Male

    California LPCC with 40 years experience

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression

    Continue with James Online sessions

  13. 13. Sara Au, LPCC

    5 years in practice · English · Female

    LPCC specializing in stress and relationships

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Self esteem · Depression

    Continue with Sara Online sessions

  14. 14. Danny Hicks Jr, LPCC

    8 years in practice · English · Male

    LPCC supporting healing from stress and relationships

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Depression

    Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy

    Continue with Danny Online sessions

  15. 15. Joyce Nicholson, LPCC

    4 years in practice · English · Female

    California LPCC for stress and trauma

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Coping with life changes · Compassion fatigue

    Continue with Joyce Online sessions

About professional clinical counselor 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.

166 therapists match this page, all of whom name professional clinical counselor among the areas they work with. 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

What does LPCC mean and how is it different from other licenses?

LPCC stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. It indicates state licensure to provide clinical counseling and psychotherapy in California. Compared with other licenses, LPCCs typically complete a master's degree in counseling, supervised clinical hours, and exams specific to counseling practice. Check each practitioner’s listed specialties and approach to see if their training matches your needs.

Can I choose an LPCC who works online even if I live in Oakland?

Yes. A California license allows counselors to offer services to clients anywhere in the state. If a professional notes they are available to clients in Oakland, you can contact them to confirm they offer online sessions to your area and to ask about the platforms, session formats, and any administrative details before starting.

What should I compare when selecting an LPCC for specific concerns like anxiety or trauma?

Compare stated treatment approaches (for example CBT, EMDR, or trauma-focused therapy), experience with the specific issue, populations they work with, and whether they mention evidence-based methods for that concern. Also look for notes on session formats and any professional interests that align with your needs. Contact them to ask about their typical plan for cases like yours.

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