Business Details
28 Years
experience
Your Trusted Therapy Partner in Oakland, CA
Earth Circles Counseling Center has been a trusted part of the Oakland community for over 25 years, dedicated to providing compassionate psychotherapy for individuals, couples, families, and groups. Our team includes licensed marriage and family therapists (MFTs) and registered MFT interns, all trained in modern therapeutic methods to address diverse client needs. We serve clients of all races, ethnicities, religions, genders, and sexual orientations, tailoring counseling approaches to individual circumstances.Our mission emphasizes empowering clients to overcome challenges through self-discovery and healing, offering flexible scheduling options and financial support initiatives for those in need. With expertise in techniques like EMDR, CBT, and somatic therapy, we focus on fostering meaningful relationships and inner peace while maintaining a commitment to accessibility and inclusivity.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Counseling
Family Therapy
Group Sessions
Trauma Recovery
EMDR Therapy
CBT Therapy
Somatic Therapy
Mindfulness Practices
Play Therapy
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- 25+ years of community service with licensed therapists and interns
- Specialized expertise in trauma, anxiety, and relationship counseling
- Flexible scheduling available Monday through Saturday
- Financial support options for clients facing hardships
- Culturally sensitive care for diverse racial, ethnic, and LGBTQ+ communities
Services
Individual Therapy
Tailored one-on-one sessions address mental health challenges like anxiety, depression, and trauma. Our therapists use evidence-based methods to foster self-awareness and emotional growth. Clients receive personalized care plans focused on achieving specific therapeutic goals through collaborative dialogue and skill-building exercises.
Couples Counseling
Specialized therapy for partners navigating relationship conflicts or seeking stronger connections. We employ techniques like EFT to improve communication patterns and resolve recurring disputes. Sessions focus on building empathy, establishing healthy boundaries, and developing conflict-resolution strategies for lasting relationship improvements.
Trauma Recovery
Comprehensive trauma care using EMDR and somatic therapies to process adverse experiences. Our approach addresses PTSD symptoms and childhood trauma through structured protocols that integrate mind-body healing. Clients learn grounding techniques and develop resilience while working through traumatic memories in a safe therapeutic environment.
Group Therapy
Facilitated group sessions provide peer support for specific issues like grief or addiction recovery. Participants benefit from shared experiences while receiving professional guidance. Our groups emphasize skill development, emotional expression, and building social connections through structured therapeutic activities and group dynamics.
Mindfulness Practices
Therapeutic integration of mindfulness techniques to reduce stress and improve emotional regulation. Clients learn present-moment awareness through guided meditation and body-based exercises. This approach complements other therapies by enhancing self-observation skills and promoting neuroplasticity for long-term mental health improvements.
People
Yvonne Beyer
Executive Director
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with extensive experience in EMDR and body-oriented therapies. Specializes in helping clients transform negative thought patterns through integrative healing approaches that combine meditation and somatic awareness techniques.
Cassandra Swayzer
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Offers compassionate care for individuals, couples, and families using person-centered approaches. Specializes in creating safe therapeutic spaces for clients to explore emotional challenges and personal growth opportunities through empathetic counseling relationships.
Kenichi Takahashi
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Focuses on mind-body healing for psychological trauma recovery. Utilizes somatic therapies to help clients process past experiences and develop positive behavioral patterns through resource-building and emotional exploration techniques.
Erin Carnahan
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Provides integrative therapy combining cognitive-behavioral techniques with feminist theory and family systems approaches. Specializes in helping clients develop practical coping strategies while addressing underlying emotional and relational patterns.
Iman Awad
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor
Bilingual counselor offering culturally informed therapy that bridges Arabic heritage with American experiences. Specializes in addressing intersectional identity challenges through a holistic approach that incorporates clients' diverse life perspectives.
Questions
What types of counseling services do you offer?
We provide individual, couples, family, and group therapy for issues like trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship conflicts using techniques such as EMDR and CBT.
Do you accept insurance or offer sliding-scale fees?
We offer a wide fee range and financial support options for clients facing hardships, but please contact us directly to discuss insurance acceptance.
Are your therapists licensed and trained in specialized methods?
Our team includes licensed MFTs and registered interns trained in evidence-based techniques like somatic therapy, mindfulness, and trauma recovery.
Can I schedule sessions outside regular business hours?
Internship program hours are available Monday through Saturday, with flexible scheduling options to accommodate client needs.
How does your counseling approach support diverse communities?
We welcome all races, ethnicities, religions, genders, and sexual orientations, with therapists specializing in cross-cultural and LGBTQ+ affirming care.
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