Phoenix Mandel AMFT # 156522

(they/them)

Accepting Clients

~ Therapy for the relationally brave ~ I work with queer couples/ partners, polycules, caregivers, and solo seekers.

Associate Marriage & Family Therapist in Oakland, CA
Supervised by Nicole Khanna, LMFT# 122099

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About My Clients

Many of my clients are LGBTQIA+, nonmonogamous, neurodivergent, kinky, or otherwise living outside the cultural script; often they’re looking for a therapist with lived experience, who doesn’t need a glossary to understand where they’re coming from. Some of these clients are unpacking gender stories written by other people. Some are preparing for or adjusting to medical transition. Others are grappling with the complex intersections of identity, fertility, and family-making.

My Background and Approach

My approach is warm, direct, collaborative, and adaptive. I use a blend of structural family therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), somatic and mindfulness practices, harm reduction, narrative therapy, nature therapy, and psychoeducation. I attend closely to the body’s signals and the nervous system’s needs, especially in relational healing. I bring nearly two decades of experience as a sexuality educator, intimacy coach, and group facilitator — so conversations about desire, power, grief, pleasure, embodiment, and boundaries aren’t just welcome, they’re central to the work.

Client Focus

Age
Teens (14–18), Adults, Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals, Couples, Families, Groups
Languages
English

Qualifications

License
AMFT # 156522, State of California · #AMFT #156522
Education
M.S. Counseling
Additional credentials
AASECT Sexuality Educator
Supervision
Supervised by Nicole Khanna, LMFT# 122099
Years in practice
1 year

I offer online counseling in the following states:

Hours & Availability

New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
In-person & Telehealth
Both available

Location

Primary Location

445 Bellevue Avenue
Suite 202C
Oakland, CA
310-256-1262

Access & Transport

  • Public transit nearby
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance (ADA compliant)
  • Gender-neutral bathrooms

At A Glance

  • Experience: 1 year of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $200 - 255/session
  • Sliding scale: Available on request

Info

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445 Bellevue Avenue
Suite 202C
Oakland, CA

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