Therapy in Oakland, CA | Tamara Pancoe, LMFT

Oakland is vibrant and full of energy, yet many women quietly navigate stress, burnout, or emotional heaviness beneath their strength. Therapy offers a calm, steady space to explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment. I support women in Oakland who want to understand their emotional patterns, soften anxiety, and build tools that help them move through life with greater ease and stability.

How it works

Setting the Foundation

This step helps us create a supportive framework that reflects your needs and intentions.

Building Awareness and Understanding

Together, we will explore where certain reactions come from and begin to understand what has been keeping you stuck. 

Creating Change and Cultivating Growth

As therapy progresses, we will focus on developing practical tools and new ways of responding that align with your goals. 

Explore my therapy services and specialization

  • Therapy for Woman

    Here, you don’t have to minimize what you’re feeling. Therapy offers a calm and spacious environment to explore your stress, fears, and emotional patterns with someone who listens closely. Together, we work toward easing pressure, restoring balance, and strengthening your connection to yourself.

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  • Anxiety Therapy

    You might be used to handling everything alone even when anxiety feels overwhelming or persistent. Therapy offers a compassionate place to understand your internal experiences and let go of the pressure to manage them by yourself. We explore the emotional and physical signs of anxiety and create new ways of responding that feel more supportive. This helps you move through life with more clarity and emotional balance.

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  • Stress Therapy

    Relationships can activate old wounds, stir anxiety, or leave you feeling like you’re carrying too much. Relationship counseling helps you understand these patterns with compassion and build more authentic, steady connections. Here, you learn to honor your needs, express yourself clearly, and navigate conflict without losing yourself.

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  • Relationship Counseling

    Chronic stress can leave you feeling unfocused, tense, or disconnected from your own needs. Stress therapy supports you in slowing down, noticing what your body is holding, and understanding the deeper patterns behind your overwhelm. It’s a compassionate reset for your mind and nervous system.

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  • Life Transitions Counseling

    You might feel pulled between old expectations and new possibilities, unsure of how to navigate the emotional terrain of change. Life transitions counseling offers a steady, compassionate environment where you can process what’s unfolding and rebuild a grounded connection to yourself.

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  • Postpartum Anxiety and Depression Therapy

    Postpartum anxiety and depression often create a sense of internal chaos worry, sadness, irritability, or numbness that feels hard to explain. Therapy offers a space to process those emotions openly and without judgment. Together, we make sense of what your mind and body are trying to communicate, build grounding tools, and support you in finding steadiness again. Early motherhood doesn’t have to feel like survival mode. Relief and connection are possible with the right support.

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  • Pregnancy Therapy

    Pregnancy therapy helps you navigate the emotional, relational, and internal shifts that surface during pregnancy. You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of how to handle the changes ahead. Therapy offers space to understand your reactions, soothe your nervous system, and reconnect with your inner steadiness. Through thoughtful guidance, you can meet your pregnancy with more confidence, clarity, and emotional support.

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I provide therapy in Oakland and nearby areas

Therapy is offered to women in Oakland, including Rockridge, Temescal, Montclair, and Lake Merritt. Even in a vibrant and dynamic community, emotional overload can build quietly. This space helps you explore what’s happening beneath the surface and regain your sense of balance.

Testimonials

"Tamara is an engaged and nurturing therapist. Her style is warm, nonjudgemental and welcoming. Tamara helps her clients feel heard, accepted and understood so that they can feel empowered to move forward towards their goals and dreams. I highly recommend working with her! "

Therese Yrani LMFT

"Tamara is an outstanding therapist. She has been a trusted colleague for many years- I trust and value her insights and clinical skills. She is an exceptionally caring and attuned therapist who I couldn't recommend more! "

Christine Treski LMFT

"Tamara's compassionate approach and deep expertise in women's mental health make her an exceptional therapist. As a former colleague, I witnessed her unique ability to create a safe space where clients feel truly heard and supported."

Janny Condie LMFT

Hello there, I’m Tamara.  I provide therapy in Oakland and nearby areas

I provide therapy for women in Oakland including Rockridge, Temescal, Montclair, and the Lake Merritt area. A vibrant, dynamic city can intensify stress while leaving little space for emotional rest. Therapy helps you slow down, understand your feelings, and release the weight you’ve been carrying. You deserve support that feels steady and human.

Frequently asked questions

  • Do you accept insurance?

    I’m considered an out-of-network provider, which means you pay for sessions directly and can request reimbursement from your insurance company. If you have out-of-network benefits, I can provide a superbill (an itemized receipt) each month that you can submit to your insurance for potential reimbursement.


    Please note that insurance companies require a mental health diagnosis to process claims. This means that you will first need to qualify for a mental health diagnosis before I can provide a superbill. 


    To check your out-of-network benefits, you can call your insurance provider and ask:

    • Do I have out-of-network mental health coverage?
    • What is my deductible and have I met it?
    • What percentage of my session fee will be reimbursed?
    • Do I need pre-authorization for therapy?

    Many clients find that their insurance reimburses a portion of their session fees, making therapy more affordable.

  • What if I don’t want a diagnosis shared with my insurance?

    That’s completely okay. If you prefer not to submit claims for reimbursement, your diagnosis will remain private and will not be shared with anyone outside of our work together. Many clients choose to pay privately for this reason, as it allows for complete confidentiality and freedom from insurance requirements.

  • How does virtual therapy work?

    Virtual therapy allows us to meet from the comfort and privacy of your own space. Sessions take place on a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform designed specifically for therapy. 


    All you need is a stable internet connection and a quiet, comfortable space where you can talk freely. Many clients find that meeting virtually makes it easier to stay consistent with therapy, without the added stress of travel or scheduling. 

  • Session Fees and Payment

    Each therapy session is 50 minutes and billed at a rate of $200 per session. Payment is due at the time of each session and can be made by credit card, debit card, or HSA/FSA card through a secure online system.


    If you ever need to adjust your schedule, please provide at least 24 hours’ notice to avoid a late cancellation fee.

  • Still Have Questions?

    If you have any other questions about fees, scheduling, or what to expect, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I’m happy to answer your questions before we begin so you can feel informed, comfortable, and confident about starting therapy.