Seeking a Therapist

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  • ISO East Bay therapist with "east coast vibe"

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    Apr 17, 2023

    This may seem overly specific (and also like a sweeping generalization) but I'm wondering if anyone has recommendations for a therapist who is originally from, or has lived on, the east coast. I'm originally from New England and am interested in speaking to someone who really "gets" the cultural differences between the east coast and the bay area.

    Other qualities I'm looking for include: a warm & direct style, feminist perspective, strengths-based approach. Seasoned. Berkeley/Oakland/Albany. Evening/weekend hours available.

    Thanks in advance!

    Apr 17, 2023

    I highly recommend Dr. Melissa Holub. I actually have never asked her where she's from, but she's warm and direct. After many years of therapy (including court-ordered when I was a child because of my parents' acrimonious divorce), she has been my therapist for 8+ years, longer than any one I've worked with in the past. 

    Apr 19, 2023

    Hello! I found a great therapist through Axis Mundi Center for Mental Health when I was looking for someone to help me do some grief work and transition into having my first child. They work with a bunch of therapists that they will set you up with interviews with prior to committing to someone. 

    Apr 21, 2023

  • Seeking recommendations for EMDR therapy in Berkeley

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    Mar 15, 2023

    Hello Parents ---

    I am seeking recommendations for EMDR therapy in Berkeley.

    Have you worked with an EMDR therapist that you really like and would recommend?

    Many thanks!

    If you are not familiar with EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) and are interested in what it is:

    "EMDR therapy is a widely researched, evidence-based, and neuroscience-informed integrative therapy can reduce distressing emotional symptoms from a multitude of challenging life experiences including isolated and protracted traumatic experiences, phobias, and more."

    Mar 15, 2023

    Good for you -- EMDR is one of the best things I have ever done for myself.  The sessions were part of my overall therapy with the excellent Dr. Jan Bowman, who at the time had offices in SF and Oakland.  Jan is trained in EMDR.  She's also an excellent psychotherapist.  

    Mar 22, 2023