Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Partner in Oakland
At Piedmont Psychotherapy, we believe therapy is an investment of time and trust. Our practice focuses on creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their vulnerabilities and challenges. With over two decades of experience, we specialize in helping teens and adults navigate emotional complexities through personalized care. Our approach emphasizes understanding individual patterns, fostering self-awareness, and identifying meaningful pathways for growth. We prioritize collaboration, ensuring clients feel heard and supported throughout their therapeutic journey.While we maintain high professional standards, our practice remains grounded in authenticity and human connection. We encourage potential clients to find the right therapist match and offer guidance to help identify suitable professionals. Our clinicians bring diverse expertise while sharing a commitment to ethical, client-centered care. Through continuous learning and reflection, we strive to provide services that honor each person's unique story and aspirations.
Services
Psychotherapy
Clinical Supervision
Consultation
Peri-Partum Support
Emotional First Aid
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized therapy tailored to individual needs and goals
- Our clinicians have extensive experience working with diverse client populations
- We prioritize building authentic therapeutic relationships based on trust
- We provide guidance to help clients find the right therapist match
- Our practice emphasizes continuous professional development and ethical care
Services
Psychotherapy
Our psychotherapy services provide a safe, confidential space for teens and adults to explore emotional challenges. We help clients understand their patterns, develop coping strategies, and work toward meaningful personal growth through evidence-based approaches tailored to individual needs.
Clinical Supervision
We offer professional guidance for mental health practitioners seeking to enhance their clinical skills. Our supervision focuses on developing therapeutic techniques, ethical decision-making, and professional growth through collaborative, reflective practice tailored to each supervisee's developmental needs.
Consultation
Our consultation services provide expert guidance for mental health professionals and organizations. We focus on clinical problem-solving, program development, and professional best practices through collaborative discussions that address specific challenges and opportunities in mental health care delivery.
Peri-Partum Support
We specialize in supporting women during pregnancy and postpartum transitions. Our services address perinatal mood disorders, adjustment challenges, and emotional well-being through specialized interventions that help clients navigate the complex emotional experiences associated with childbirth and early parenthood.
Emotional First Aid
Our emotional first aid resources provide immediate coping strategies for acute distress. We offer practical tools to manage overwhelming emotions, including grounding techniques and self-soothing methods that help individuals stabilize during difficult moments while connecting with longer-term therapeutic support.
People
Jen Valera
LCSW
Jen Valera is a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience in mental health. She specializes in trauma-informed care and has trained numerous interns who now practice independently in the Bay Area.
Eliza Liittschwager
MSW
Eliza Liittschwager brings her social work expertise to clients seeking emotional support. She has collaborated with Bay Area mental health professionals to provide comprehensive care for diverse client populations.
Eleanor Wohlfeiler
MFT
Eleanor Wohlfeiler is a marriage and family therapist with extensive experience in relational dynamics. She has worked with clients on interpersonal challenges and has contributed to training future mental health professionals.
Madhu Marchesini
LCSW
Madhu Marchesini provides clinical social work services with a focus on holistic well-being. She has collaborated with Bay Area practitioners to support clients through various life transitions and emotional challenges.
Sarah Campbell
MFT
Sarah Campbell offers marriage and family therapy services to Bay Area clients. She has worked with diverse populations and contributed to training programs that develop emerging mental health professionals.
Questions
What types of therapy services do you offer?
We provide individual psychotherapy for teens and adults, specializing in emotional exploration and personal growth through personalized therapeutic approaches.
How do I find the right therapist for me?
We offer guidance to help identify suitable mental health professionals based on your specific needs, location, and therapeutic goals.
Are your clinicians licensed professionals?
Yes, our team includes licensed clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists, and psychologists with specialized training.
Do you offer services for postpartum support?
We provide specialized peri-partum support services addressing emotional challenges during pregnancy and the postpartum period.
What areas do you serve?
Our services are available to clients in Oakland, California and throughout the greater Bay Area.
Reviews (1)
Isabella Dow
Jan 02, 2019
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I first found Jennifer a year ago when I desperately needed help after inflicting a deep wound on myself. I had severe depression and had been treated by two other therapists and a few online therapists but to no avail. When I found Jennifer the first three sessions were really intense, we came to realize how much I was affected by my parents who also didn't know how to express their emotions healthily, and that all these emotions built up made me feel worthless and suicidal. I am so grateful for Jennifer to finally have helped me find and deal with the root to my issues, not just the symptoms
