Sonja Yount, LMFT

Dr. Frank Davis was an unprofessional disaster who was paid $20,000 to perform a custody evaluation…read morefor my case. He no-showed w/o excuse for the first appointment, failed to respond to several emails, and canceled my out-of-state home visit just days beforehand. His report was filled w/ typos - getting names and states wrong. He clearly cutted & pasted from another report bc the psych eval had the wrong genders in it (he for she or she for he). He did not review key evidence but made rulings on the subjects therein. He declined to interview a psychologist he was asked to interview and missed critical mental health issues. He failed to ask me about serious and unsupported allegations made against me. He asked if I'd ever had an abortion, but didn't ask my ex about the abortion he procured. His depo testimony was wishy washy. IMO, the report was complete garbage and filled with gender bias. He cited multiple sources about the importance of dads and none about the importance of moms. I was horrified.

Eve Livingston, Ph.D.

4.9(33 reviews)

The past 8 years working with Eve have truly been transformative for me. Eve exemplifies and models…read morecuriosity, compassion and critical thinking in every session. She prioritizes building a deep relationship with you and creating an intimate space of mutual understanding. At 33, my relationship with myself, my family and the world looks completely different than it did at 25. The very things that used to paralyze and stifle me have become the biggest areas of growth, development and opportunity in my life. Working with Eve has been central to this shift.

Working with Eve has been one of the most profoundly healing experiences of my life. Her…read moreprofessionalism and empathy creates a safe and supportive space for open communication. Eve is absolutely brilliant in her intuitiveness and her capacity to understand. Not only are our sessions enlightening, enjoyable, and poignant, but most of all they are empowering. Eve has helped me understand myself, step back and look at the facts around me. From the very first session, I felt seen, heard, and held in a space that was both protected and compassionate. Her presence is calm and accepting, while remaining strong and focused. What sets Eve apart is her intuitive ability to understand what lies beneath the surface. She asks the right questions--not just to gain insight, but to gently guide me toward my own understanding and growth. She listens without judgment, offer reflections that resonate deeply, and creates an environment where honesty and vulnerability feel not only possible, but are welcomed. Throughout our work together, I've gained not only clarity and coping tools, but also a renewed sense of self--more whole, more connected, and more resilient. Eve doesn't offer quick fixes; she walks with you through the work, encouraging you to show up for yourself with patience, grace, and courage. If you are looking for a therapist who brings both professional excellence and genuine human warmth, I cannot recommend Eve enough. She has truly helped me change the way I see myself, my story, and my capacity to heal.

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Natasa Nordman, LMFT

5.0(7 reviews)

1.2 km•North Oakland

Natasa is a real, down to earth, dependable, honest, and deeply caring therapist. You can expect…read moretactful and direct feedback, many skills to walk away with and live your best life, and an incredibly intuitive guide to bear witness in your journey. She offers EMDR which is SO dang EFFECTIVE!! Don't hesitate, pick up the phone and call her - she's fantastic!

Natasa's approach and her whole demeanor is pure gold. In this season of life when our world is in…read moredisarray and the stress of life really took hold, I chose to prioritize my mental health and sought treatment from Natasa. She is truly gifted in what she does. With her guidance and expertise in EMDR, I was able to find my way out of grief and anxiety. I am so thankful for that and could not recommend her therapy enough. She offers treatment remotely, which is a huge plus, and with each session she finds a way to offer a healing perspective. If you are seeking support, now is the time to reach out.

2.0 km•Rockridge, North Oakland

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Heart in Balance Counseling Center

4.2(5 reviews)

The website listed here seems to be the personal website for one of the therapists who works at…read moreHeart in Balance, FYI. It doesn't represent everyone who works there. I see Jeanette Bakhsh, and I love her. I've been seeing her for almost two years now. I followed her from another counseling center, so my rate is lower than other people's because she allowed me to keep my old rate. Otherwise I would've had to stop coming. I don't know much more about the center in general, it just seems like a place where therapists rent rooms. It's cozy though, and I like the little patio with all the plants outside. But anyway, I recommend Jeanette! :)

Heart In Balance has been a tremendous resource and anchor. A commendable practice with a…read morecomfortable, secure setting. There are a number of practitioners here both male and female, utilizing private rooms for individual sessions. Heart in Balance has been professional, flexible and kind in my years as a client. Five (5) Stars.

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Jenkins-Monroe Valata PhD

5.0(1 review)

1.0 km•Rockridge, North Oakland

I started going to Dr. Jenkins-Monroe many years ago and I haven nothing but good to report. I…read morestarted seeing her while on my first job after college. I was around a bunch of Karens, they didn't have such a name back then and it was rough. I got in trouble for saying hi, for making suggestions and for trying to do my best to fit into the org. No more. Dr. Jenkins Monroe was very helpful with that. She got a chance to study and work outside of the country and went to Africa to do so. I stopped seeing her and returned after my father's death and again, she had a lot of good insight. She listened, didn't pity, didn't feel sorry for, didn't look down on me and that felt good. I'd recommend her to anyone. Her clientele was varied from high powered business folks, to teenagers, to lost post collegiate students trying to figure out life. She's absolutely fantastic!

Center For Cognitive Therapy

4.5(2 reviews)

1.1 km•North Oakland

Throughout my life, I have suffered from periods of "pure obsessional"/morbid thoughts OCD and…read moreanxiety, and had gone through several psychiatrists and therapists who honestly were really not knowledgeable about my specific condition (OCD is much more varied in nature than just worrying about washing your hands). Due to a horrendously stressful and chaotic period of my life, I in a sense relapsed with my OCD after 6 years of being free from it last January. Suddenly I felt my world was falling apart and consequently endured probably the most challenging and scary six months of my life. After dealing with an obnoxious, money-grubbing psychiatrist that didn't really help for the first 2 months of last winter, I stumbled upon CFCT around February and began seeing psychologist Janie Hong at the end of the month. Meeting once a week up until July, Janie helped change my life and get me through some really hard stuff. Not only that, she provided me with the tools on how to combat OCD/anxiety in ways I'd never learned about. So far CBT has been the helpful and positive development for my mental health, and without the help of Dr. Hong I don't know where I'd be right now. I went from not wanting to leave my room to being desperate to want to life again. Janie Hong, if you are reading this, thank you so much for everything. You really in a way saved my life...and I will never forget all that you did for me.

Highly recommended by many sources as the place for Cognitive Behavioral therapy. This can help…read morewith things like anxiety, addictions and obsessive disorders that haven't been helped by drugs. Also, many who try this route of therapy find that they don't need drugs. If you have been recommended CBT, give these guys a call.

Andy Sussman, LCSW

5.0(7 reviews)

I first started coming to Andy close to two years ago. After a few attempts in my past that either…read moredid not match for me, or I was not ready for, I didn't have much hope therapy could work for me specifically. Working with Andy has changed my life. I came to him with a specific goal to work on. I never realized with time, so much more would be revealed. Andy sets the stage of feeling safe to share, asks permission on your comfort levels, and gives sound reflection and advice to help achieve a greater self awareness. With Andy's help so much trauma was released. I went from being attracted to unhealthy situations, and thought peace and good things were boring. I wanted my life to be better and healthier, but I'd only known unhealthy ways of thinking and action to be of comfort. That kind of way of life was really self destruction. Now I appreciate and love myself, life, and others in a way that I never was able to before or even realized. I have found a strength and control in myself I did not think or know I could have. Andy is calm, caring, loving, professional and has been a key factor in my recovery in so many facets of life. He has helped me discover new joys and helped me to reveal why toxicity for so many years felt comforting and natural. This helped me realize it was not giving me life, but taking it. Through Andy I realized that wasn't life at all. It's been amazing for me to see and feel this journey with Andy. Who I was then to who I am now. It truly feels sometimes like a different person. How I handle and embrace life situations and feelings that I never did before. I know now I have the strength to experience these things, but I have control of my life in knowing my triggers and boundaries. I used to be a "never me" or expiration date kind of person when thinking of therapy. Committing to things, even for my own health, felt strange if it was something I wasn't already familiar with. Before, I never wanted to commit to something for too long or without some safety of knowing when something was going to end. Health and discovering yourself/loving yourself doesn't work like that. Now, I can't imagine my life without therapy. Therapy changed my life. It saved the good in me and brought out new joys I never knew could exist. I think of Andy as a phenomenal therapist, teacher, confidante, and friend. It might have taken a few tries but I'm so unimaginably grateful life brought me to Andy. He is one of the greatest healers and therapists I've ever known. If you are wondering if this is for you... my advice? Give it a shot. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain. Remember therapy takes time. It isn't an overnight thing because you have so much of your own story to share and learn about yourself. Be kind and patient with yourself and therapy. Give yourself this gift by giving yourself time with a professional to help you. You'll be shocked how much you see and especially, feel a change before you know it. Thank you Andy for all you do!!

Andy is a caring person who is warm and easy to talk to. I reached out to him via his website, and…read morehe took the time to chat with me free of charge to discuss how he could possibly help prior to an initial visit. He is realistic about his approach and puts people at ease with his voice and demeanor.

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Nova Goldberg, MFT

5.0(15 reviews)

1.2 km•North Oakland

Nova has been one of the best therapists I have ever worked with. She is compassionate and…read morenon-judgmental, and provides a really safe environment in which to share and grow. She helped me through some of the most difficult life transitions I could imagine, and I am so grateful for her support especially during those times. I really can't recommend her enough!

I absolutely love Nova! She is, without a doubt, the best therapist I have ever worked with. Her…read morewarmth and compassion make it so easy to open up, and I always leave our sessions feeling lighter, calmer, and more hopeful. When I started working with Nova I was new to therapy (and nervous about it) and she made me feel so safe and supported. She has supported me through some really difficult life transitions and helped me navigate the emotional challenges of living with a chronic illness. Nova is incredibly wise, insightful, and truly cares. She also provides extremely valuable resources. I have learned so much from her. I feel so lucky to have Nova in my life and working with her has been such a gift -- she's helped me grow in ways I never imagined. She is not only your therapist, she is your biggest advocate and best friend. I can't recommend her highly enough, I would rate her a 10 out of 5 stars if I could!!

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Heidi F Yoder, MFT

5.0(4 reviews)

I've worked with Heidi on and off for several years, and she is a highly talented therapist. I walk…read moreaway from each session with valuable insights, tools, and new perspectives on stubborn issues. She also goes above and beyond to be available to clients in times of crisis - I remember she called me and texted the day I had to put my dog down, which was kind and very supportive. I continue to refer friends to Heidi because she facilitates lasting change, honest self exploration and evaluation, and is a well of wisdom and life experience. Thank you Heidi!

Heidi is very empathetic, smart and sensitive. Her gentle but firm guidance helped me in many ways…read more She has many talents and when she combines her knowledge of the mind and body, she can help facilitate powerful change.

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Karen A.

10 years ago

Sonja was wonderful for my husband and I as we embarked on our first time going to couples counseling. I instantly appreciated her warmth and incredibly down to earth way of being with us. As couples therapist go, she helped us to make sense of how when I get angry and blame him that it has more to do with me feeling hurt that I think he doesn't care and feel like he isn't interested in me or our life together, than me actually being angry with him. Sonja definitely made me and my partner feel comfortable enough to share and be vulnerable in ways that we had never really ever been with each other. Thank you Sonja. read more

Laura M.

16 years ago

Sonja is amazing. Would give her more than 5 stars if possible.

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