Black Women’s Therapy in Oakland, CA
Trauma-Informed and Perinatal Mental Health Care
Black Girls Mental Health Collective proudly serves women, mothers, and birthing folks in Oakland, CA with culturally responsive, trauma-informed therapy. Oakland has a deep legacy of resilience and advocacy, yet women continue to face systemic stressors that impact mental health, particularly during pregnancy and postpartum.
Our work centers on healing, empowerment, and emotional sustainability.
Therapy Office at Oakland, CA
Hours of Operation
Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm PST
Therapy Services in Oakland, CA
We offer virtual therapy services for clients in Oakland and throughout California.
Insurance and Payment for Therapy in California
We accept a wide range of insurance providers to make therapy more accessible:
Don’t see your insurance? Reach out to us, and we may still be able to help.
We also offer therapy vouchers for those without insurance.
Meet Your Oakland Therapists
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Breea Wainwright
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, PMH-C
Breea specializes in perinatal mental health, attachment-based therapy, and Interpersonal Therapy to support Black mothers and families through pregnancy, postpartum, and the early parenting years. Her work goes beyond symptoms to address the full picture, including your nervous system, your relationships, and the identity shift that comes with motherhood.
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Dr. Chyna Hill
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, PMH-C, EMDR Certified
Dr. Hill offers EMDR intensives designed for clients seeking concentrated trauma healing in a structured, supportive format. Intensives provide focused time to process significant experiences more efficiently than traditional weekly therapy, while maintaining safety, preparation, and integration.
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Chantal Austin
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, PMH-C
Chantal specializes in trauma-focused therapy, including EMDR, to help clients reprocess painful experiences that feel stuck or overwhelming. She supports Black women, femmes, and non-binary people of color navigating childhood trauma, birth trauma, relationship wounds, and trauma-related anxiety.
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Ebony Staten
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, APCC, PMH-Trained
Ebony works with individuals, couples, and families who are carrying heavy responsibilities and feeling the strain. She specializes in strengthening relationships, improving communication, and helping high-achieving, values-driven clients navigate burnout and anxiety.
MEET EBONY
Frequently Asked Questions About Therapy in Oakland, CA
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Yes. Black Girls Mental Health Collective accepts insurance for therapy services through select insurance networks available in California. Insurance availability depends on your specific plan and benefits.
We also offer private pay options and can provide documentation for out-of-network reimbursement when applicable.
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We work with several major insurance providers commonly used in California. Coverage depends on your individual plan, including copays, deductibles, and eligibility.
If you are searching for a therapist in Long Beach who accepts insurance, our team can help confirm coverage before you begin therapy.
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Yes. All services are provided through virtual therapy. Online therapy allows clients in Long Beach to access consistent, private, and convenient mental health care.
Many insurance plans in California cover telehealth therapy services.
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Yes. Therapy services are provided by clinicians who are licensed or registered to practice in California and are authorized to offer telehealth services statewide.
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Yes. Perinatal mental health is a core specialty of our practice. We provide therapy for postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, pregnancy-related stress, and birth trauma with culturally responsive care for women.
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Our private pay rate is $150 per 50-minute session. We also accept Loveland Foundation vouchers to help offset the cost for qualifying clients. If you have questions about affordability or need financial assistance, please reach out — we’re here to help.
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Getting started is simple:
Verify insurance or payment option
Match with a therapist
Begin virtual therapy sessions
Our team supports you throughout the process.
If you are looking for a therapist in Oakland, CA who accepts insurance, offers virtual therapy, and specializes in perinatal mental health, Black Girls Mental Health Collective is here to support you.