Kristy Shanks (she/her)

LCSW103353
Accepting Clients

I am here to support you in acknowledging your lived experiences, gaining insight into unconscious patterns, and navigating relationships.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Oakland, CA

Services

About My Clients

I work with individual adults who are seeking help due to difficulties in relationships, symptoms of anxiety, depression, and/or who have experienced or continue to experience trauma. I provide a space for you to recognize and express your feelings, shift old patterns that are no longer working for you, and create comfort in being yourself.

My Background and Approach

I received my master’s in social work from UC Berkeley in 2018. As part of my training, I completed an internship at UCSF Citywide Case Management, where I provided individual therapy, service linkage, and crisis intervention to adults with serious mental illness including schizophrenia and substance abuse. I also completed an internship with Berkeley High School and King Middle School where I provided individual and group therapy to students with IEPS. After obtaining my master’s degree, I worked for Seneca Family of Agencies at a nonpublic therapeutic elementary school that provides special education services to students who have a variety of social, emotional, and/or behavioral needs. I provided individual and group therapy to students with diagnoses of PTSD, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and ASD. I also worked closely with the students’ caregivers and families and and provided psychoeducation, counseling and family therapy. I have been working with adults at BPG since early 2022.

Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Anthem
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Wellfleet
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 8 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $189 - 189/session

Info

Email Kristy
5332 College Ave
Suite 202
Oakland, CA 94618

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