Bay Area Community Resource List

Currently, this page primarily lists resources in East Bay, California, and largely consists of mental health and related resources. As I gather more, this list will expand. Please let me know if there is anyone you'd like me to add to the list.

Mental Health

Since the pandemic, many mental health services have continued operating via teletherapy (phone and video calls), while others are returning to the office. This may limit the availability of certain services; contact them to learn more.

Clinics and Groups

Clinics are usually nonprofits, where groups are private practice collectives. These collectives may include therapists, social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, or some combination of these. Many offer low or sliding scale fees.

Name and description	Locations	Client focus	Services and specialties
Bay Area Therapy Group run by John Bieda Jr, MFT www.bayareatherapygroup.com Trains prelicensed associates	Berkeley, CA Concord, CA	Stress and anxiety, trauma, abuse, depression, grief, ADHD. LGBT, poly, kink knowledgeable John is good with acute, high risk Associates are good with kids/couples.	EMDR, CBT, DBT, solution-focused Long and short term Couples, kids, and families
Berkeley Therapy Institute www.bti.org Trains prelicensed associates	Berkeley, CA	Stress management, depression, addictions and substance use, trauma ADHD, mood disorders, eating disorders, schizophrenia	Solution-focused, gestalt therapy, behavior, experiential Couples and families Psychiatric treatment Conducts psych testing and assessments Disability support group
Gronowski Center www.paloaltou.edu/gronowski-center Trains prelicensed associates	Los Altos, CA	LGBT friendly Not equipped for crisis High turnover due to training, so best for short term clients	Individuals, couples, kids, families Spanish speakers and Latinx community specialty
Pacific Center for Human Growth www.pacificcenter.org/ Oldest LGBTQ center in the Bay Area Trains prelicensed associates	Berkeley, CA	LGBT, HIV, poly knowledgeable	Diversity and intersectionality focus Individuals, couples, youth Many therapy groups and peer support groups
Spectrum Practice www.spectrumpractice.com	Berkeley, CA	ADHD, ASD, depression, anxiety, stress, learning disorders LGBT, poly, disability friendly	CBT, DBT, psychodynamic Couples and families Gender-affirming care Conducts psych testing and evaluations
Wright Institute https://www.wi.edu/wi-clinical-services Trains prelicensed associates and postdocs	Berkeley, CA  (multiple locations)	Depression/anxiety, life stress, grief, trauma, transitions, self-exploration.  Program for Older Adults (65+)  Clinics refer out for eating disorders, psychosis, and extreme hoarding.	Each clinic has a different focus. One CBT, one psychodynamic, one recovery-focused. Provides assessments and testing. Groups

Private Practice Clinicians

Individual psychologists, therapists, and social workers, all of whom provide individual therapy. Social workers (LCSW) tend to focus on resourcing, while therapists (MFT) tend to focus on emotional and interpersonal dynamics, but this can vary depending on their background and style. Sessions are typically 50 minutes, but most will provide a 10-20 minute phone consultation free.

Name and website	Fees	Client focus	Services and specialties
Dr Sheila Addison https://drsheilaaddison.com/ Office in Oakland has associates with lower fees	~$200 Out of network Limited low-fee slots	LGBT, poly, kink, and social justice knowledgeable. Advocate for health at every size. Has worked with sex workers.	Primarily focuses on couples, but sees individuals and families as well. Multicultural, feminist focus Gottman trained Emotion-Focused Therapy
Jamie Bachman, LCSW http://www.jamiebachman.com/ Office in Oakland	Unlisted, likely out of network	Expertise in illness and chronic pain Intersectional focus Poly knowledgeable Trauma, stress, anxiety, grief, relationships	Experiential psychodynamic, Emotionally Focused Therapy, interpersonal neurobiology, and attachment theory Couples and families Trauma recovery for couples
Andy Bradshaw, AMFT https://marketstreetpsychotherapy.com/john-andy-bradshaw/ Supervised by Dino Di Donato, MFT Office in SF	$100-150 Sliding scale Out of network	OCD, anxiety, substance use, grief Disability rights advocate	Adolescents and adults Mindfulness, acceptance, CBT Pragmatic, value-focused
Dr Kevin Brock http://www.drkevinbrock.com/ Office in Los Altos	$250 TriCare provider Limited sliding scale slots	PTSD/trauma focus Depression, grief, borderline, OCD, addiction, and relationship issues	DBT and EMDR ADHD testing Has worked with incarcerated clients
Dr Sand Chang https://sandchang.com/ Office in Oakland They/them pronouncs	Low fee slots Out of network	LGBT, poly, drug positive Social justice, cultural awareness Trauma, depression, anxiety, eating disorders	Gender specialist Individual and couples EMDR, DBT, IFS Offers rotating support groups Has a dog in the office
Rebecca Courry, LCSW https://oaklandcbt.com/rebecca-courry-lcsw At the Oakland CBT center	$185 Out of network	Focus on OCD and anxiety Familiar with LGBT and poly Trauma, grief, anger, substance use	Strict CBT Harm reduction, good with suicidality Analytical and evidence-based
Sam Davis, LCSW https://www.eastbaytranscounseling.org/ Office in Berkeley They/them pronouncs	$230 Sliding scale on request	LGBT focus Depression, anxiety, trauma, identity, bipolar, abuse, body image and eating disorders	Gender specialist Teens and adults Narrative work Acceptance focus
Dr Ellis Edmunds https://drellisedmunds.com/ Office in Oakland	$180 Sliding scale on request Lyra Health	Focus on men, especially those in tech Anxiety focus Work and relationship stress	Mindfulness specialty Acceptance focus CBT and EMDR training Mindfulness groups and workshops Makes therapeutic board games
Dr Beth Gadomsky http://integrativecounseling.com/ Office in Oakland has associates with lower fees	$202 individual $305 couple Limited reduced fees Out of network	Personal, identity, and relationship-oriented growth Depression, anxiety, body image, self-esteem, motivation Poly, kink, and LGBT knowledgeable	Positive Psychology, Emotionally Focused Therapy Gottman for couples Evidence-based and analytical
Joy Hillriegl, MFT http://www.joyhillriegel.com/ Office in Berkeley	$150 Sliding scale on request Out of network	Focus on how the past affects the present Trauma, loss, anger, self-esteem, interpersonal, and eating disorders LGBT, poly, kink, and sex work knowledgeable Sex positive, body positive, drug positive Open to weird subcultures	Narrative, relational, EMDR Hakomi and other somatic work Good with trauma, big and small Warm and validating, nonjudgmental and accepting
Dr Ann LeFevre, LCSW https://www.restorebodyandsoul.com/ Telehealth only, office in Colorado	$165 Sliding scale on request Medicare, Cigna, United/Optum, several EAP plans	Focus on trauma, loss, depression, and anxiety Good for EAs Also does massage therapy, but you cannot see her for both	CBT, DBT, and ACT Evidence-based Structured sessions, each has an agenda Assigns homework
Erika Masak-Goldman https://www.emgoldman.com Office in Oakland	Out of network	Trauma, anxiety, depression, abuse LGBT, poly friendly Works with and caters to your needs and struggles	EMDR, attachment, mindfulness Works with chinese medicine and energy workers on request Therapeutic relationship as reparative
Linda McCaffrey, MFT https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/linda-mccaffrey-santa-clara-ca/80163 Office in Santa Clara	$140 Out of network	Personal growth, depression, anxiety, anger, trauma, life transitions, dissociative disorders Can work with veterans, parents, and spirituality	Individuals and couples IFS Certified Honors and tends to your wounds without pushing her own agenda
Leah Moreno, LMFT http://www.leahdmoreno.com/ Office in Oakland	Sliding scale	Transitions, grief, loss, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, addiction, growth Office at a church, but no mention of religion	EMDR, hakomi, art therapy, somatic, mindfulness, experiential Warm and kind Combines techniques in interesting ways
November Preston https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/november-preston-berkeley-ca/724057 Office in Berkeley They/them pronouns	$150 Sliding scale	Trauma, self-esteem, anger, anxiety, depression, relationships, depersonalization LGBT, poly, sex-worker, autism, disability, body, and drug positive	Holistic/somatic specialty Ecotherapy certified Hakomi, attachment, mindfulness, relational
Dr Judith Sachs https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/judith-sachs-phd-san-francisco-ca/380680 Offices in Oakland and SF	Out of network	Anxiety, depression, relational, aspergers, chronic illness, life transitions, family issues LGBT, poly, sex worker friendly	Primarily CBT Doesn't usually give homework Thoughtful, good insight
Mahrs Schoppman http://therapywithmahrs.com/ Offices in Oakland and Petaluma	Sliding scale	Trauma, depression, loss, abuse, depersonalization LGBT, poly, social justice knowledgeable	EMDR, somatic,  Individuals, children, couples, families Good at creating a container Funny, compassionate
Dr Kelsey Schraufnagel https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/dr-kelsey-schraufnagel-psyd/ Office in SF	$145 Out of network	Mood disorders, trauma, anxiety, transitions, substance use, chronic pain EA-friendly Nonjudgmental	Mindfulness, CBT, ACT Mix of engaging with thoughts/models and physical sensations
Dr Meghan Tunson https://www.emergehealthwellness.com/ Office in Oakland	$180 sliding scale $225 for assessments Out of network	Specializes in trauma, autism, and sensory issues Also works with adoption, parenting, relationships, anger, anxiety, gender issues LGBT, poly, kink, sex and body positive	CBT, DBT, psychodynamic Works with kids Psych assessments for ASD, ADHD, learning disabilities, and mood disorders Good at finding resources and making connections
Ann Larie Valentine, LCSW https://www.annlarievalentine.com/ Online only	Out of network	Growth, relationships, substance use, parenting, depression, anxiety, women's issues LGBT, poly, kink friendly	Psychodynamic and CBT Couples, kids, teens Harm reduction Clients set goals
Heidi Yoder, MFT https://www.heidifyodermft.com/ Office in Oakland	Out of network	Anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, transitions, parenting, lifestyle planning, growth LGBT friendly	Somatic, mindfulness, attachment, object relations Gottman and NVC for couples Families, parenting, kids
Jaxx Alutalica, MFT http://entwinetherapy.com/ Office in SF Uses they/them pronouns	Out of network	Kink-aware, poly-friendly, sex worker positive	AASECT Certified Sex Therapist Gender and sexuality therapy Couples therapy
Kate Harvi, AMFT https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/kate-harvi-couples-and-individuals-therapist-san-francisco-ca/924663 Office in San Francisco	Out of network $200/session	Kink, poly, and queer informed Trauma and relationship issues	Attachment, narrative, somatic, creativity and mindfulness Gender and sexual exploration
Francesca Gentille, clinical sexologist http://www.francescagentille.com/ Office in San Francisco	No insurance $95+/hr Stretch pay options available	Trauma, communication, sexual and orgasmic difficulties, aging, motherhood Kink-informed, queer friendly, poly friendly	Individual and couples sex therapy and coaching Somatic, NVC, expressive arts, Jungian Also does spiritual work

Psychiatrists

Psychiatrists have degrees in medicine that allow them to prescribe medication. Many psychiatrists will also provide psychotherapy, either during a regular appointment, or as a separate service. Session times vary based on content and between psychiatrists; medication management will tend to be 15-30 minutes, while a therapy session can be an hour or longer if it includes discussion of medication.

Name and location	Insurance	Client focus	Services and specialties
Dr. Heather Clague http://www.heatherclaguemd.com/ Office in Oakland	Out of network Fees not listed	Mood, anxiety, attention Specializes in pregnancy	Psychiatric consultation Medication management Therapy: CBT, mindfulness, attachment, psychodynamic Empathy, insight, tools Also teaches improv
Dr. Peter Cohen https://www.bti.org/peter-cohen-m-d Office at Berkeley Therapy Institute	Takes UHC, Aetna, BCBS, and other insurance	Anxiety, bipolar, ADHD, psychosis	Therapeutic approach to psychiatry Good assessments Attentive and easy to talk to Good at explaining/teaching
Dr. Tom Gonda http://www.thomasgonda.com/ Typically travels between SF, Oakland, San Diego, and Reno	No insurance $220 therapy  $125 med	anxiety, depression, addiction, chronic pain, stress Initially trained as a surgeon  Freemasons, Burners	Medication management Psychodynamic, CBT, DBT, Humanistic, Existential therapy Hypnotherapy Psychiatric and disability reports
Cara Hoepner, RN http://www.bayareapsychiatric.com/ Office in San Francisco	Out of network No fee listed	Mood, anxiety, trauma, ADHD Treatment resistance	Integrative psychiatry Ketamine, nutrition-based, and other nontraditional methods Thorough and compassionate
Dr. Pamela Lyss-Lerman http://www.pamelalyssmd.com/  Office in San Francisco	Anthem Blue Cross No fee listed	Depression, anxiety, bipolar, pregnancy, women's issues	Medication management Psychotherapy
Dr. Sterling Nakamura no website At El Camino Hospital in Mountain View	No fee listed	ADHD, depression Works with kids Previously worked in Family medicine	Medication management Kind, accommodating Useful suggestions and resources Works with a nurse
Dr Les Tsang https://www.berkeleywellnessclinic.com/ Office in Berkeley	No fee listed	ADHD, anxiety, PTSD, substance use, burnout, wellness Previous work with veterans, families, and inpatient	Medication management, psychotherapy, collaborative care, ketamine treatment
Dr Joshua Kuluva https://piedmontneurosciencecenter.com/ Office in Oakland Also listed with Sutter Health	Piedmont clinic: $500 initial $250 follow-up Also listed with Sutter Health	Chronic pain, treatment-resistant depression	Neurology and psychiatry TMS for treatment-resistant depression Post-concussive syndrome, traumatic brain injury
Dr. Trudy Hartman https://www.trudyhartmanmd.com/ Office in Palo Alto	No insurance listed	ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar, panic, OCD, psychotic disorders	Diagnosis and medication management Children, adolescents, and adults
Dr. Robert Jones https://www.bti.org/robert-jones-m-d Office in Berkeley	Takes UHC, Aetna, BCBS, and other insurance	No particular focus listed	"cool grandpa psychiatrist" Previously a civil rights lawyer works "without the limitations imposed by large health care bureaucracies"

Medical Services

Many medical providers are still using telehealth, especially for initial consultations, while some have moved entirely back to the office.As above, contact them to learn more about their availabilities, services, and pricing.

Primary Care Doctors

Or whatever you wanna call them. Internal medicine, family medicine, etc. These are the people you go to for regular check-ups. They can also give good referrals to specialists, if you are looking for something they can't provide.

Name and description	Insurance	Client focus	Services and specialties
Dr Madeline Deutsch https://www.ucsfhealth.org/providers/dr-madeline-deutsch  1725 Montgomery St., Suite 250, San Francisco, CA 94111	Aetna, Anthem, and many other insurance plans	LGBT+ Women's and trans health Good about mental health	Gender-affirming care HIV and STDs PCOS Contraception management
Dr Charles Allen Moser https://docx2.com/  At Sutter Health in Castro, SF	Aetna, Anthem, United, and other insurance	Sexuality, trans health, BDSM, LGBT+ issues, hormonal issues	Internal medicine, Sexual health specialist, HIV specialist

Dentists

Doctors in dentistry and dental surgery, who usually have DMD or DDS after their name (though these two are basically equivalent and only different in name). Like with primary care doctors, some have specialties, while others might refer you to someone else if you have a niche issue.

Name and description	Insurance	Client focus	Services and specialties
Dr Jennifer Cho http://www.drjennifercho.com/ 2915 Telegraph Ave #303 Berkeley, CA 94705	Accepts most insurance Offers financing plans	Good for those with dental anxiety Works with kids	Cleanings and extractions, invisalign, crowns, implants, cosmetic, and family dentistry
Dr Helen Thai no website 2426 Webster St Berkeley, Ca 94705	Accepts most insurance	Nonjudgmental, good with dental anxiety Realistic expectations for dental care Works with kids	Cleanings and extractions, braces, crowns, implants, family dentistry

Specialists

Doctors who work within a more specific field, for those with issues that go beyond your regular doctor's expertise.

Name and description	Insurance	Client focus	Specialties
Dr Eve Zaritsky Oakland Piedmont Kaiser	Kaiser	Poly and queer friendly Willing to issue recurring order for STD tests	OBGYN
Yuko Miyazaki, DPM https://justfootankle.com/ Office in Berkeley	Most major PPOs and Medicare Doesn't take HMOs or worker's comp $150 initial $70 followup	Straightforward, nonjudgmental approach Nonsurgical approaches first Toenail issues, heel care, sports injuries, custom orthotics	Podiatrist Foot and ankle surgery

Last updated January 2023