You’ve come to a place where hope blossoms and healing begins.
IN-PERSON & ONLINE THERAPY IN OAKLAND & ACROSS CA & FL
Tailored support and compassionate guidance. Specializing in infertility, pregnancy, postpartum and Brainspotting.
You never expected this journey to feel this way.
The path to becoming a mother or finally settling into the role of raising your child looks so different than you imagined. Negative experiences from the past might be so suffocating it feels like you’ll never break free. The demands and pressure on you keep adding up and you’re trying to balance it at all, but your well-being always ends up on the back burner. You're putting on a brave face for everyone else, but inside, you're feeling broken. It's getting harder day after day to keep up the act of having it all together. Honestly, you just wish you could start feeling better or finally get what you've been craving for so long.
You might be…
Struggling to break free from past trauma or pain
Having challenges in your postpartum experience, like anxiety, depression, or OCD
Feeling overwhelmed by your new role as a mother
Trying to overcome a negative birth experience
Recovering from a recent miscarriage
In the depths of your own infertility journey
An upcoming empty-nester with no direction for what’s next
Trying to break the cycle of pain or abuse from your own parents
This could be the first time you’ve considered talking to someone about what you’re going through.
Entering this new territory can feel daunting, but you’re searching for relief from anybody or anything that could help. Some of these thoughts and feelings of yours haven’t even been said out loud and it’s hard to know who to trust. It takes courage just to be here and take this step toward feeling like yourself again.
You’re not alone.
Healing starts when you feel seen and validated in your struggles. Oftentimes—especially as women—we blame ourselves first or act like things “aren't a big deal.” But the truth is you’re so used to convincing yourself you’re okay, that your needs get continually pushed to the side — meeting the demands of everyone but yourself.
Here, your needs come first. You can show up as your authentic self, without holding anything back. Bring all your doubts, your fears, and all the things you’re afraid to say out loud. This is a safe, judgment-free space where you can be open and accepted in all your feelings.
Hi, I’m Dr. Gayner.
As a seasoned psychologist, I have extensive experience in helping women, mothers, and those who have experienced trauma find real, lasting change in their lives. I’m known for being someone who is easy to connect with and truly “gets it.” With a belief in the power of tapping into your inherent value and inner strength, I use approaches that are tailored to you specifically so you can heal from your pain and ultimately become the version of yourself you’ve been wanting.
It’s time to take care of you.
How Can I Help?
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Offering you compassion, healing and understanding through the ups and downs of pregnancy and postpartum with sensitivity, care, and expertise.
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Using the power of Brainspotting therapy to improve your overall well-being with precision and empathy.
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Providing empathetic counseling and tailored guidance along the complex journey of infertility and loss.
Transformative, empowering therapy in Oakland, CA.
I offer both in-person and online sessions in California and Florida so you can access therapy in a way that works for you. Everyone deserves a space that is held just for them and I value being able to provide that for you.
Get Started
Getting here was a big step, so let’s make this next part simple.
Schedule a free consultation call.
This is a chance for us to get to talk about what has brought you here and ask me any questions you may have. We can then schedule an initial intake appointment.
Begin therapy.
If we’re a good fit after our initial intake appointment, we’ll start working together. This is a tailored experience, aimed at helping you feel heard, guided and supported. We'll figure out what you need to heal and what steps we need to take to get you there.
Experience change & find hope.
Through our sessions, you'll begin seeing things differently and feeling more confident in yourself. I know it feels hard and painful right now, but there is a brighter future ahead.