| Office: |
4283 Piedmont Ave.
Oakland, CA 94611
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| Phone: |
(510) 658-3783
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| E-mail: |
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| Web Site: |
www.NaomiAzrielPsychotherapy.com
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| Profession: |
Marriage and Family Therapist
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| Services: |
Psychotherapy/Counseling
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| Practice Description: |
I specialize in helping women materialize their dreams for a life more fully and passionately lived. Many women come to me feeling that they never got a real chance at fully becoming who they could be. As a result, they are constantly overwhelmed, nervous and second-guessing themselves and their choices. They feel chronically responsible for others at the expense of their own selves, and rarely get to just relax in their skin.
Having worked in the counseling field for over eleven years, I have come to find that these struggles stem from our earliest experiences in our families and communities. When we don't get to speak out our truths as girls and women, we grow to second guess our own intuition and power. When internalized homophobia or early trauma are part of the mix, women also face feelings of shame and rage about not being fully safe or accepted. These feelings can have a powerful impact on your relationship with yourself and others, even and especially when they occur outside of your awareness.
I help by hearing women in a different way than they have been heard before. My training has prepared me to listen to and understand these unspoken truths, even the ones you still don't have words for. Feeling witnessed, understood and met at a sufficiently deep level can be incredibly transformative and healing. Over time, you will find yourself feeling safer, more relaxed and more alive. This kind of aliveness can create the kind of momentum you need in your life to pursue and live out your dreams, to be more present and more "you" in your relationships, and to finally feel that you are the woman you have dreamed of becoming!
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Practice Specialties or Interests:
(Strengths are
in bold text) |
Sexual Abuse
Personal Growth
Relationship Issues
Child Abuse
Crisis/Trauma
Depression
Dissociative Disorders
Ethnic/Cultural Issues
Gay/Lesbian Issues
Gender Identity
Grief/Loss
HIV/AIDS-related Issues
Life Transitions
Parenting Issues
PTSD
Self-esteem
Terminal/Chronic Illness
Women's Issues
Child Therapy
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| Age Specialties: |
Children
Adults
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| Session Formats: |
Individual
Couples
Family
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| Treatment Approaches: |
Eclectic
Existential/Humanistic
Feminist
Integrative
Interpersonal
Intersubjective
Object Relations
Play Therapy
Psychoanalytic
Psychodynamic
Sandplay
Self Psychology
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| Demographic Specialties: |
Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender
Jewish
Women/Feminist
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| Additional Languages: |
Hebrew
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| Education: |
MA in Clinical Psychology
New College of California, 2005
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| License #: |
MFC47167 |
| License State: |
California |
| Additional Licenses/ Certifications: |
Child Trauma Training Institute, 2008 |
| Professional Affiliations: |
 | The California Association of Marriage & Family Therapists (CAMFT) | | Association of Family Therapists of Northern California (AFTNC) | | California Therapists for Marriage Equality (CTME) |
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| Fee Schedule: |
I offer affordable fees on a sliding scale so as to make my services accessible to the diverse east bay community. Call me at 510-658-3783 to set a fee that is right for you. |
| Accepted Insurance: |
Any PPO
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| Insurance and Billing Instructions: |
I do not bill insurance directly, but am happy to offer you a monthly receipt, which you can submit to your insurance for reimbursement. My decision to not bill insurance directly has to do with your confidentiality and the integrity of the therapy. However, if you would like to pursue insurance reimbursement, call your insurance company to find out about reimbursement rates for out-of-network psychotherapy. |
| Office Hours: |
9am-7pm |
| Additional Comments: |
I hold a Masters’ degree in Clinical Psychology from the New College of California, and a California license as a Marriage & Family Therapist. I draw on many different theories and inspirations in my work, including my own life experiences and personal growth. Of the many theories I have learned and that have shaped me, I mostly draw from psychoanalytic and relational theory, as well as self-psychology, social justice, feminist and somatic modalities.
My professional and volunteer career have brought me into some wonderful community organizations, which have inspired me and taught me important lessons about myself, others, and the different ways in which I could use my own self to bring about change not only in the lives of individuals, but also in the greater community. In my private practice, I continue my commitment to the values of peer support networks, of harm reduction and deep respect for people traditionally marginalized.
Outside of my work, I appreciate and am nourished by family, community, nature, literature and animals. I am sustained in my work by mentors and teachers who have supported me in becoming the therapist and woman that I am. Having been in therapy myself, I deeply appreciate the incredible vulnerability, courage and strength that are part of the therapy experience. I strive to treat my own clients with the same respect, love, compassion and curiosity I have been supported with along my own path.
When you first call, I will listen carefully to hear and understand your viewpoint on what is troubling you. You can also ask me any questions that are important to you about myself or my practice. When you feel ready, we can schedule an appointment to sit down and start thinking together about what is going on in your life, and how you need and want for things to change. We will talk together for an hour, and then decide if we want to keep working together on a regular, weekly basis. |
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Additional Information
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| Gender: Female |
| Accepting New Clients: Yes |
| Sliding Fee Scale: Yes |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes |
| Public Transportation: Yes |
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