Stephanie Bain
Marriage and Family Therapist Associate
“I work with people who have heard they're “too sensitive,” “too much,” feel misunderstood, or feel alienated from the mainstream. I work with non-traditional families or partners looking for a therapist who "gets it." You are not too intense, too much, too sensitive, too "out there." The whole of you is welcome with me”
About Me
If you’ve felt misunderstood or alienated, you’ve found a space where you truly belong. I embrace individuals, couples, and non-traditional families who feel "too much" or "too sensitive." My aim is for you to experience deep acceptance, knowing that the whole of you is always welcome in our sessions. Together, we can explore your unique experiences and build stronger connections, free from judgement. You are not too "out there" to find understanding here.
Approach
When you’ve felt dismissed or out of step with what others expect, I create a practical, steady space that honors your sensory and relational rhythms. In my Oakland office sessions move at a human pace—sometimes slow and reflective, sometimes focused and action-oriented—so you leave with small practices to try between appointments. We map patterns in mood, body image, and connection, naming what feels intense and testing gentle experiments that build regulation and trust. Those who've long felt like outsiders often find this careful, hands-on way of working helpful.
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Basic Information
Oakland, United States
Services
Services Offered:
- •Climate Grief Support
- •Relationship Counseling
- •Mindfulness
Works With:
- •Adolescents
- •Adults
- •Couples
- •Groups
- •Individuals
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
- •Anxiety
- •Relationship Issues
- •Body Image
- •Mood Disorder
- •Personality Difficulties
- •Trauma
Professional Title:
- •Marriage and Family Therapist Associate
Qualifications
Pacifica Graduate Institute
Registrations
AMFT
AMFT
Service Area
The Farrol
Oakland
Oakland, California
United States