Oakland, CA Local Support & Community Resources

Katherine (Kat) Roubos is a dedicated clinical social worker and therapist who firmly believes that individuals are not defined by their problems; rather, the problems themselves are the issue. Together with clients, Katherine facilitates the discernment of these differences to foster meaningful change. As a white, genderqueer therapist, she is passionate about promoting personal, interpersonal, and collective healing through nurturing relationships and advocacy. Katherine specializes in supporting individuals who face challenges related to boundaries, self-respect, burnout, anger, social and racial justice, healing trauma, identity development, existential questions, sexuality, gender identity, and life transitions. She warmly welcomes clients from LGBTQ, poly, and kink communities. Her therapeutic approach integrates relational mindfulness and somatic awareness skills, complemented by a sense of humor and anti-oppression-focused narrative therapy frameworks. Katherine empowers individuals to deepen their mind-body awareness, honor the signals from their bodies, and critically examine the beliefs that contribute to repetitive negative emotional states. Her goal is to help clients connect more deeply with themselves, tapping into their strengths, dreams, fears, boundaries, needs, longings, and joys. With her guidance, clients gain clarity regarding the path that links historical coping strategies with desired life changes, navigating from the life they have lived to the one beckoning them forward.

Jetaun Mills, a compassionate Marriage & Family Therapist (MA, LMFT), understands that many individuals have experienced significant losses—not just in terms of loved ones, but in their sense of self. She recognizes that people often learn early on that it isn’t safe to fully embrace their true selves, leading them to become overachievers in their work and relationships. This pursuit of worthiness can leave them feeling abandoned and drained. Jetaun is dedicated to helping clients navigate the path to healing, encouraging them to trust in their abilities and dive deep into the beauty and joy that life has to offer. Through her expertise as a somatic and holistic therapist, she integrates movement, sound, and breath—along with journaling—to access the body's inherent wisdom, facilitate the release of stored trauma, and foster a reconnection with deeper consciousness. Clients will recognize that therapy is effective when they begin to feel whole rather than fragmented. They will experience a reduction in crisis moments, gaining control over their lives, and will find the ability to fully experience both life's pains and its joys. With a strong support network cultivated through therapy, clients will build the confidence necessary to embrace a joyful existence amid life's chaos, while addressing issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship struggles.

Portia Marie Anderson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 16 years of experience in the field of psychotherapy. Her practice is guided by social justice principles and humanistic values, ensuring a deeply caring and culturally sensitive approach. Portia utilizes a range of techniques, including psychodynamic, solution-focused, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and trauma-informed methods. She specializes in helping clients navigate the challenges of trauma and PTSD, mood disorders, and gambling issues. With extensive experience in providing trauma-informed care, Portia supports those dealing with substance use disorders and dual diagnoses, as well as life transitions, family of origin concerns, and psychosocial stressors such as economic hardships and systemic racism. She is dedicated to assisting clients in untangling codependency and enhancing interpersonal relationships. Portia believes in the joy and growth found on the path to wholeness. Is your journey ready to begin? Portia is here to guide you.