Business Details
23 Years
experience
Trauma-Informed Therapy Services in Oakland
Founded by a University of Michigan-trained Clinical Social Worker, our practice combines decades of clinical expertise with holistic approaches to mental health. With over 20 years of experience across diverse counseling environments, we specialize in trauma recovery, EMDR therapy, and evidence-based modalities like CBT and DBT. Our founder holds licenses in five states and certifications in EMDR through EMDRIA, alongside training in somatic therapies and attachment theory. We integrate ancient wisdom practices, including Buddhist meditation and Native American tools, to support comprehensive healing. Our team offers personalized therapy for individuals aged 12+, couples counseling, and clinical supervision for mental health professionals.We prioritize collaborative relationships, emphasizing integrity, truth, and compassion in every session. Our workshops address stress management, trauma recognition, and PTSD treatment, reflecting our commitment to community education. With licenses in California, New Mexico, Arizona, New York, and Michigan, we serve clients through both in-person and virtual sessions. Our approach balances modern therapeutic techniques with timeless healing principles, fostering resilience and self-awareness. We maintain strict ethical standards, documented supervision practices, and a client-centered philosophy that values mutual investment in the therapeutic process.
Services
Individual Therapy
EMDR Therapy
Couples Counseling
Clinical Supervision
Mental Health Workshops
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of clinical experience with diverse trauma cases
- Our founder is EMDRIA-certified with multi-state licensure
- We integrate evidence-based therapies with holistic healing practices
- We provide specialized trauma workshops for community education
- Our approach combines modern psychology with ancient wisdom traditions
Associations and certifications
- EMDRIA
What people say
Invaluable guidance
Great listener
Tools to do the work
Positive space inside
Wonderful therapist
Services
Individual Therapy
Personalized mental health treatment addressing trauma, anxiety, and depression through evidence-based modalities. Our therapists employ CBT, DBT, and somatic therapies to help clients aged 12+ develop coping strategies. Sessions focus on building resilience while maintaining ethical standards and client confidentiality.
EMDR Therapy
Specialized trauma recovery using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing techniques. This evidence-based approach processes distressing memories through bilateral stimulation, reducing emotional distress while preserving memory integrity. Effective for PTSD, anxiety disorders, and complex trauma recovery across diverse client backgrounds.
Couples Counseling
Therapeutic support for relationship challenges including communication issues and infidelity recovery. Our approach addresses emotional, mental, and physical relationship dynamics through structured sessions. We help couples develop conflict resolution skills while maintaining professional ethical standards throughout the therapeutic process.
Clinical Supervision
Board-approved supervision for associate social workers seeking licensure. Services include case consultation, skill development, and ethical guidance. We provide documentation for supervision hours while offering emotional support and career development resources for emerging mental health professionals.
Mental Health Workshops
Community education programs covering trauma recognition and stress management techniques. Workshops address warning signs for youth mental health issues and PTSD treatment approaches. These sessions combine clinical expertise with practical tools for personal and professional application in mental health contexts.
People
Bobbi Ebsen
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
University of Michigan-trained therapist with 20+ years experience in trauma recovery. Certified in EMDR through EMDRIA, with licenses in five states. Combines evidence-based therapies with holistic practices including Buddhist meditation and Native American traditions.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches are used?
We employ evidence-based modalities including CBT, DBT, EMDR, and somatic therapies tailored to individual needs.
Do you accept insurance?
We accept insurance through superbill submissions and work with out-of-network benefits. Payment options include HSA/FSA accounts.
What are cancellation policies?
We require 24-hour cancellation notice; missed appointments without notice incur full session charges.
How do therapy sessions work?
Sessions typically last 55 minutes weekly, with flexible scheduling for deeper work as needed during treatment.
What mental health specializations exist?
Our practice specializes in trauma recovery, PTSD treatment, anxiety disorders, and relationship counseling using EMDR therapy.
How to determine therapist compatibility?
Initial consultations assess comfort level, therapeutic style alignment, and whether our approach matches your personal goals.
