Ms Brooke Pomerantz, MSW

Psychotherapist

“ Hello and welcome! I help adults in Oakland who feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck and are looking for a warm, grounded space to explore what’s really going on beneath the surface. My practice is especially supportive for high-achieving professionals, graduate students, creatives, and those navigating relationship patterns, burnout, perfectionism, or major life transitions. ”

About Me

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and psychotherapist in Oakland, California. I offer counseling for anxiety, mood disorders, low self-esteem, and relationship issues. I work with you to understand the root causes of your challenges, to build effective coping skills and to navigate life with more ease and contentment.

Approach

I offer a compassionate, passionate, and integrated approach to psychotherapy. My style is active, authentic, nonjudgmental, and supportive. I work with individuals in distress to help relieve suffering and address the issues causing pain. I work collaboratively with you to improve self-awareness, develop insight, and learn new ways of coping with life stressors to facilitate healing and growth.

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Basic Information

Oakland, United States

In-person & Online

Services

I am currently providing psychotherapy in-person at my Rockridge neighborhood Oakland, CA office and through video (telehealth/teletherapy). I am available for an initial 15-20 fee consult by phone or video. I work with adults (professionals and students) interested in treating depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. I see many individuals who want to change their relationship with a harsh internal critic and/or individuals who struggle with prioritizing their own needs and wants. I work with individuals dealing with burnout, overfunctioning and caregiving and I support emerging adults.

Services Offered:

Counseling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
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Psychotherapy
In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.
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Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.
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Works With:

Adults
Elderly
Groups
Individuals
Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Mood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
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Identity Issues
A person's sense of who they are, including their values, beliefs, roles, and self-perception, and the distress that arises when this sense is unclear, fragmented, or negative.
Self-Esteem
A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.
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Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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Stress / Burnout
The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).
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Young Adult Issues
The unique psychological challenges of emerging adulthood (18–25), including identity formation, independence, relationship navigation, and finding direction.
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Professional Title:

Psychotherapist
A professional trained to provide in-depth therapy that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting change.