Lia Akhilanda (she/her)

LCSW
Accepting Clients

Let's be embodied, heart-centered and authentic. I see therapy as emotional digestion: pausing life to be with what has come our way.

Psychotherapist in Oakland, CA

Services

About My Clients

I see a wide range of clients to support them while managing relationship stressors, trauma, anxiety, depression, illness, and to help them move in the directions they want to grow. I've taken a deep dive into the therapeutic applications of meditation, yoga and bodywork, and enjoy working somatically. I also specialize in supporting those with acute & chronic illnesses and I'm committed to providing gender-affirming care and support to the LGBTQI+ community. My website has more details.

My Background and Approach

My primary psychotherapeutic frameworks are relational, trauma-sensitive and support developing a healthy mind. My practice is rooted in CBT and its derivates, particularly ACT. Our social worlds and identities have a big impact on our emotional health and I am committed to exploring the social dimensions of suffering and trauma.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

While working in some of the most diverse areas in the US, I’ve supported clients from a wide range of backgrounds from around the world. I’ve lived and worked abroad and I’m deeply curious about the influence of culture on our inner and outer lives. As a white cisgender queer woman (she/her) there is always more for me to see and understand and I want to be held accountable as an anti-racist mental health provider. I invite you to include your experiences of culture, diversity, difference, belonging, power and privilege in our work together.

I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Buddhism
  • Hinduism

At A Glance

  • Experience: 11 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $90 - 180/session

Info

631 504 0108 Email Lia
5767 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94618

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