Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapist in Oakland, CA
I am a licensed psychologist with over 30 years of experience providing psychotherapy for adults, adolescents, and families. My practice focuses on addressing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions through a compassionate, collaborative approach. With dual expertise in psychology and business, I specialize in career transitions, financial stressors, and non-traditional family dynamics, including infertility counseling and LGBTQ youth support. My therapeutic style emphasizes building trust, exploring personal strengths, and resolving roadblocks to growth.I hold a doctorate in psychology from the Wright Institute and an MBA from Stanford University, complementing my 15-year background in management consulting and venture capital. Services are available in California and Washington State, with initial consultations offered at no cost to help clients determine if we are a good match. My practice integrates psychodynamic and relational therapies to address both immediate concerns and long-term personal development.
Services
Adult Psychotherapy
Child and Adolescent Therapy
Career Counseling
Infertility Counseling
LGBTQ Family Support
Details
- Year established: 2025
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of experience in mental health and business consulting.
- Our practice specializes in non-traditional family counseling and LGBTQ youth support.
- We provide personalized therapy for career, financial, and life transition challenges.
- Our dual expertise combines psychology with business acumen for holistic solutions.
- We prioritize building trust through warm, collaborative, and intellectually engaging sessions.
Services
Adult Psychotherapy
Relational psychodynamic therapy addresses depression, anxiety, and life transitions through personalized sessions focusing on self-exploration and relationship patterns. Clients develop coping strategies and emotional resilience while examining long-standing behavioral patterns. The approach integrates intellectual insight with compassionate support to facilitate meaningful change.
Child and Adolescent Therapy
Developmentally appropriate play and talk therapy help children and teens navigate anxiety, trauma, and social challenges. Sessions focus on emotional skill-building and family collaboration to address behavioral issues, gender identity questions, or adjustment to family changes like divorce or loss.
Career Counseling
Specialized support for career transitions combines psychological insight with business expertise to address job dissatisfaction, hybrid work challenges, and work-life balance. Services include strategic planning for career changes and navigating professional identity conflicts.
Infertility Counseling
Therapy addresses emotional challenges related to fertility struggles, assisted reproductive technology decisions, and family-building options like adoption or surrogacy. Sessions help individuals and couples process grief and make informed choices.
LGBTQ Youth Support
Specialized counseling for LGBTQ youth and their families focuses on identity exploration, coping with discrimination, and improving family communication. The practice provides a safe space for addressing mental health concerns related to sexual orientation or gender identity.
People
Dr. Shannon Dubach
Psychologist
Dr. Shannon Dubach is a licensed psychologist with 30+ years of clinical experience, holding a PsyD from the Wright Institute and an MBA from Stanford. She specializes in mental health therapy for adults, adolescents, and families.
Questions
When is it time to seek therapy?
Therapy becomes essential when persistent anxiety, depression, or life challenges interfere with daily functioning, relationships, or personal growth despite self-help efforts.
How do I determine if a therapist is right for me?
Schedule initial consultations to assess compatibility, focusing on the therapist's expertise, approach, and your comfort level discussing sensitive topics.
What are the costs for therapy sessions?
Fees vary by service; initial consultations are offered at no cost to help you evaluate if our practice meets your needs.
Do you accept health insurance?
We do not directly bill insurance, but we can provide documentation for potential out-of-network reimbursement based on your policy.
What specialties does your practice offer?
We specialize in anxiety, depression, career transitions, non-traditional family counseling, infertility support, and LGBTQ youth challenges.
