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Laya Fatemeh Jamali

Therapist(She/Her)
6 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Depression, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Relationship issues, PTSD
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Whether you are overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, grief, or the lingering effects of trauma. Or navigating questions of identity, belonging, or meaning. I can offer an encouraging space where turning toward yourself can be done soulfully. A place where all parts of you, the parts you've had to be and the parts that you want to be can be witnessed and invited to join the conversation toward greater ease in responding to life and a richer, more joyful participation with it.

My approach to therapy

My approach is relational, trauma-informed, and depth-oriented. I integrate psychodynamic and Jungian perspectives with mindfulness and somatic awareness, helping you explore not just what is happening, but why—and how it lives in your body, your relationships, and your inner world. Together, we’ll gently uncover patterns shaped by early experiences, reconnect with disowned or silenced parts of yourself, and cultivate a more grounded, compassionate presence.

I pay close attention to what unfolds between us in the room—because that, too, is part of the work. Therapy becomes a living experience where trust, boundaries, and authenticity can be explored and strengthened in real time.

This process is not about fixing you—it’s about assisting you to come home to yourself with greater clarity, resilience, and self-trust.

What you can expect from me

My clients describe me as non-judgmental, warm, present, smart, sometimes serious and other times playful. You can expect to be met with compassion and curiosity in our work together.

About me

  • I identify as
    Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Creative, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    6 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at Saint Mary's College of California, Other - Masters at UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Depression, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Relationship issues, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Grief or loss, Men's issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Somatic, Jungian, Psychodynamic, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Humanistic, Motivational Interviewing, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Experiential, Relational
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English, Farsi
  • Location
    286 Santa Clara Avenue
    Oakland, CA 94610