Kevin

Kevin Hilke, MA

Psychotherapist

“I provide therapy under the supervision of Dr. Jacquie Josephson. My approach is trauma- and attachment-informed, culturally humble, psychodynamic, and intersectionally feminist. I specialize in working with interpersonal abuse/chronic PTSD, entrenched depression, and dissociative dynamics in humans of all backgrounds.”

About Me

When coping with the lasting impacts of trauma, deep depression, or dissociative dynamics, finding the right support is vital. Together, we can gently unravel how past experiences and relationships shape your present. My trauma- and attachment-informed approach offers a sensitive path to understanding complex patterns. I welcome humans of all backgrounds, providing a culturally humble and intersectionally feminist space.

Approach

To help untangle how past relationships shape present reactions, I work at a measured pace that balances reflection with practical grounding. In sessions — in my Oakland office or via secure online meetings in English — we track moments of disconnection, notice shifts in body and attention, and gently name patterns so they lose their secrecy. I use focused exploration alongside stabilization practices between sessions, tailoring rhythm to your tolerance and goals. People who’ve felt stuck by chronic trauma or persistent low mood often find this steady, relational way of working useful.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

  • Trauma Counseling

    Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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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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  • Psychodynamic Therapy

    A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Elderly
  • Individuals
  • Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Cross-Cultural

    The psychological challenges of living between two or more cultures, including identity conflicts, acculturation stress, and difficulties with belonging.

  • 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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  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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  • Personality Difficulties

    Long-standing patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating to others that cause persistent distress or problems in relationships and daily life.

  • PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

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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.

Credentials

Registrations

California Board of Psychology (BOP)

Psychological Assistant

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Qualifications

Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology

Wright Institute

Year: 2019

Service Areas

Bridge Psychological Services

In-person & Online

Oakland, California

United States

Oakland, United States