Welcome to Authentic Alliance. We began operating in January 2024 after our Clinical Director closed her 25+ year-old solo practice and founded Authentic Alliance, A Licensed Clinical Social Worker Professional Corporation. We are a practice that provides comprehensive online mental healthcare as well as consultation to therapists in the U.S. and internationally. Our practice is open to all; however, we have special expertise in providing therapy for sexual and gender minorities (LGBTQIA). Our team enjoys working with neurodivergent people, although we do not do formal testing or initial diagnosis. We see clients across the lifespan, including youth, adults, and elders.
We primarily are in-person in Oakland, CA and provide telehealth (online) services to all residents of California. We see a limited number of clients in person in Oakland, where our business offices are located.
This business owner donates monthly to a land trust which helps to rematriate the land. We are based on the unceded Huchuin territory of the Ohlone (Lisjan) people.
Why an Authentic Alliance?
The concept of an authentic alliance has multiple meanings. In therapy, you can build a genuine alliance with yourself, one that involves honesty and courage. That might involve answering questions over time like “What do I really feel will make me happiest?” or “What do I know I need to let go of?”
A true alliance with your therapist takes time. Getting in touch with your authentic self helps you go below the surface and into the deeper therapy that promotes change.
Our mission
At Authentic Alliance, our purpose is to promote the well-being of our clients by providing an environment where they can explore their identities, navigate challenges, and cultivate resilience. We believe in a client-centered approach, where each individual is unique and deserving of respect and compassion. Our practice aims to be especially welcoming and supportive to the LGBTQIA+ community, though we work with individuals of all sexualities and genders. The services we provide are trauma-informed and utilize evidence-based treatments to help clients better understand themselves and make changes toward improving their day-to-day lives. We commit to anti-racist practices, conduct our care with cultural humility, and work to be aware of biases such as heterosexism, cissexism, and ableism.
For therapists
For therapists working with a consultant, forming an authentic alliance means being able to talk about when you feel stuck, challenged, or profoundly touched. This includes sharing when you disagree with each other. Your consultant, too, builds their authentic connection to you. This may include sharing from their life experiences, including their positionality.
Our therapists
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Whether you’re seeking therapy, consultation, or WPATH mentorship, we’re here to support you. Explore our services, meet our team, and find the care that fits your needs.
