Business Details
Therapy Services for Individuals and Couples in Oakland, CA
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 15 years of experience in the mental health field, dedicated to helping individuals and couples achieve lasting personal growth. My practice focuses on creating a nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their challenges and uncover hidden potential. I work with diverse populations, including people of varying races, ages, sexual orientations, and socioeconomic backgrounds. My approach integrates relational psychodynamic therapy with cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and solution-focused methods tailored to each client's unique needs.I have extensive experience addressing depression, anxiety, trauma, identity issues, and relationship difficulties through weekly therapy sessions. My commitment to cultural competence ensures marginalized individuals receive informed, compassionate care. I maintain active memberships in leading professional organizations to stay current with evolving therapeutic practices. My fee structure includes flexible pricing to make therapy accessible, and I serve clients throughout the East Bay area including Oakland, Berkeley, and Alameda.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
Depression Treatment
Anxiety Treatment
Trauma Therapy
PTSD Treatment
Addiction Counseling
Identity Issues Counseling
Career Counseling
Social Anxiety Treatment
Highlights and features
- We offer 15 years of clinical experience in mental health therapy
- Our practice specializes in relational psychodynamic therapy approaches
- We integrate mindfulness and cognitive behavioral techniques
- Our flexible fee structure makes therapy more accessible
- We maintain cultural competence through ongoing professional development
Services
Individual Therapy
Weekly therapy sessions address current life challenges and long-standing issues through relational psychodynamic approaches. This service helps clients understand how past experiences shape present behaviors, develop healthier coping strategies, and achieve emotional healing. Ideal for individuals seeking personal growth and resolution of depression, anxiety, or trauma-related concerns.
Couples Therapy
Specialized therapy for relationship challenges focuses on improving communication and resolving conflicts. This service helps couples understand relationship patterns, rebuild trust, and develop healthier interaction patterns. Particularly effective for partners dealing with power imbalances, recurring arguments, or emotional disconnection.
Trauma Therapy
Specialized trauma treatment addresses the lasting effects of painful experiences using evidence-based approaches. This service helps clients process traumatic memories, develop coping mechanisms, and reduce symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance. Integrates mindfulness techniques to manage emotional regulation challenges.
Anxiety Treatment
Targeted therapy for anxiety disorders combines cognitive behavioral techniques with psychodynamic exploration. This service addresses panic attacks, phobias, and generalized anxiety by examining root causes while implementing practical symptom management strategies. Helps clients regain confidence in daily functioning.
Depression Treatment
Comprehensive depression treatment explores emotional patterns and develops personalized recovery strategies. This service combines relational therapy with behavioral activation to address persistent sadness, motivation issues, and self-esteem challenges. Focuses on reconnecting clients with their inherent capacity for joy and fulfillment.
People
Jonathan Willett
Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed MFT with 15 years of experience treating individuals and couples. Specializes in relational psychodynamic therapy, trauma treatment, and mindfulness-based approaches. Holds California License #84129 and maintains active memberships in leading psychotherapy organizations.
Questions
What types of issues do you typically help clients with?
I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, identity concerns, and life transitions using evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
Do you offer couples therapy sessions?
Yes, I provide specialized couples therapy focusing on improving communication patterns and resolving relationship conflicts through a psychodynamic framework.
What is your fee structure for therapy sessions?
Standard 50-minute sessions are $200 with some flexibility available to make therapy more accessible based on individual circumstances.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Please call 510-629-0853 or use the contact form on my website to schedule an initial consultation or ask any practice-related questions.
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
I primarily use relational psychodynamic therapy while integrating cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, and solution-focused strategies as needed.
