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Trusted Psychotherapy Services for Individuals and Couples in Oakland
As a licensed Marriage & Family Psychotherapist with 27 years of experience, I have dedicated my career to helping adults and couples navigate life's challenges through a compassionate, client-centered approach. My practice is rooted in a multicultural, psychodynamic, and relational framework, emphasizing the importance of trust and understanding in the therapeutic process. I specialize in addressing anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+ support, gender identity, relationship dynamics, and life transitions, tailoring each session to meet the unique needs of my clients.With a background in supervising interns and a personal commitment to continuous growth, I bring both professional expertise and genuine empathy to every session. My goal is to empower clients to uncover their own insights and resilience, fostering lasting emotional well-being and meaningful life changes.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Counseling
LGBTQ Support
Gender Identity Counseling
Life Transitions Coaching
Career Counseling
Communication Skills Training
Parenting Support
Highlights and features
- We offer 27 years of experience in personalized psychotherapy.
- Our approach integrates multicultural and relational contexts for deeper understanding.
- We specialize in anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+, and relationship dynamics.
- Tailored therapy sessions address life transitions and communication challenges.
- Non-judgmental feedback fosters client empowerment and resilience.
Services
Individual Therapy
Tailored therapy sessions for adults addressing anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions. Focus on building self-awareness and coping strategies through a relational, client-centered approach. Sessions last 50 minutes, typically weekly, with flexible treatment duration based on client goals.
Couples Therapy
Specialized support for couples navigating conflict, communication challenges, and intimacy issues. Services include polyamory, relationship anarchy, and non-traditional family configurations. Sessions focus on improving emotional connection, resolving financial disputes, and fostering mutual understanding through structured therapeutic techniques.
LGBTQ Support
Affirmative therapy for LGBTQ+ individuals and their partners addressing identity exploration, discrimination stress, and relationship dynamics. Emphasis on creating a safe space for self-expression and resilience-building. Integrates psychodynamic approaches to address unique mental health challenges faced by the community.
Life Transitions Counseling
Guidance through major life changes including career shifts, parenthood, and retirement. Focus on developing adaptive strategies for uncertainty and stress management. Combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness practices to enhance emotional regulation during periods of transformation.
Communication Skills Training
Targeted sessions improving interpersonal communication for individuals and couples. Teaches active listening, assertiveness, and de-escalation techniques. Designed to reduce misunderstandings and foster healthier dialogue patterns in both personal and professional relationships contexts.
People
Lisa Ruben
Licensed Marriage & Family Psychotherapist
With 27 years of experience, Lisa Ruben specializes in relational psychotherapy for adults and couples. She holds a Master's in Counseling Psychology from New College of California and has supervised interns at Berkeley's Pacific Center. Her practice integrates multicultural perspectives with psychodynamic approaches to address anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
I provide individual therapy, couples counseling, and support for non-traditional relationship structures. Specialties include anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+ issues, and life transitions.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, I'm a preferred provider for Magellan, Optum, MHN, and Blue Shield of California. Please verify your coverage details with your insurance provider.
What is your cancellation policy?
Sessions canceled with less than 24 hours' notice incur a full fee. Please notify me in advance to avoid charges.
How long are therapy sessions?
Standard sessions last 50 minutes, typically held weekly unless otherwise agreed upon for specific treatment needs.
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
My practice combines psychodynamic, multicultural, and relational frameworks with evidence-based techniques tailored to each client's unique needs and goals.
