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The Psychotherapist Association for
Gender & Sexual Diversity

Elana Story

 

Member profile details

First name
Elana
Last name
Story
 

User photo

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Background

Welcome
I believe transformation can happen anytime, and that self-exploration and self-care are important parts of being able to change the world.

I believe you don't have to be “sick” to get better-- that we can all deepen and improve our relationships with ourselves and with one another.

I am transparent, present, focused, and value deep, honest communication. (I'm not a "blank slate" therapist.)

I create a warm, inviting atmosphere where laughter, cursing, art, crying, and your whole self are welcome.
Additional thoughts
provide both in-depth and short-term, focused psychotherapy.

I love working with activists, artists, queer youth, dreamers, spiritual leaders, helping professionals, families and parents.

Areas of expertise include:
LGBTQ issues, including coming out and LGBTQ children/teens
Fertility and pregnancy, including struggles with infertility
Trauma, including sexual trauma, rape and incest
Spirituality and religion
Parenting and family stressors
Anxiety and burnout prevention
Currently accepting new clients?
Yes
 

Telehealth (for Referral/Org. members only)

Telehealth: primary state
California
 

Main Office

Work phone
510-671-1297
Office #1: Address
2831 Telegraph Avenue
Office #1: City
Oakland
Office #1: State
CA
Office #1: Zip
94609
Office #1: Disability access?
No
Office hours
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays including some evening hours.

Contact me for more information!
 

Demographic info (optional).

Pronouns
  • she/her/hers
Gender
  • Female
  • Not Listed
Sexual orientation
  • Queer
  • Bisexual
  • Not Listed
Ethnicity
  • White/Euro American
  • Jewish
 

Credentials (required)

Prof. degree
  • MSW
Prof. degree concentration
  • Mental Health
  • Social Work
Year degree obtained
2012
Educational institution
UC Berkeley
License type
  • LCSW
Year originally licensed
2016
License number
LCS 71569
License expiration date
December 31, 2025
 

Background and practice info

Theoretical approaches to my work
  • Client Centered / Person-Centered
  • Feminist
  • Humanistic
  • Relational
  • Somatic
Clinical techniques
  • Art Therapy
  • CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
  • DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy)
  • Somatics
Clinical specializations
  • Abuse: Children
  • Abuse/IPV: Female Survivors
  • ACA / Codependence
  • Adolescents
  • Aging / Geriatrics
  • Aging Parents
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • BDSM / Kink Aware
  • Bisexual Issues
  • Depression
  • Disability / Chronic Illness
  • Ethnic or Cultural Issues
  • Families: Alternative
  • Gender Identity / Trans / GNC
  • Mental Health of Family Members
  • Parenting / Surrogacy / Adoption
  • PTSD
  • Spirituality
  • Stress / Burnout
Types of therapy
  • Brief (Time-Limited) Therapy
  • Consultation
  • Couples / Relationship / Marriage Therapy or Counseling
  • Family Therapy
  • Individual Therapy
  • Long-Term Therapy
  • Therapy Groups
  • Workshops
Languages (used in therapy)
  • English
  • Spanish
Client ages
  • Teens / Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Elders
Sliding scale
Yes
Low fee
No
Public insurance plans
  • Victim Witness
Available 24 hrs?
No
 

Additional Offices

Office #2: Disability access?
Yes
 

Group Therapy Information

Group #1: Name
A Queer Path to Parenthood
Group #1: Focus
  • Parenting; Family-Building
  • Social Support; Social Skills
  • Stress Reduction
Group #1: Description
With Midwife Marea Goodman, I'm pleased to offer LGBTQ++ centered comprehensive prenatal care in a group setting!

Groups will use the empowering, client centered, participatory Centering Pregnancy model of care. Groups will include birth preparation and prenatal medical care and emotional support. We aim to foster community building as we serve your and your family’s healthcare needs. We provide queer and trans celebratory, whole person centered care as you become a parent or expand your family.

This group is designed for families planning births in any setting (home, hospital, or birth center)

We can work with some insurance plans, including Medi-Cal. Ask us for more details. Sliding scale and payment plans are also available.

Groups to be held in Oakland less than a mile from Ashby BART
Group #1: Member orientation
  • Lesbian / Gay / Bisexual
Group #1: Member demographic
  • All genders
Group #1: Length
10-week
Group #2: Name
Queer Path to Parenthood: Growing Our families
Group #2: Focus
  • Social Support; Social Skills
Group #2: Description
This is an information gathering and community building group for LGBTQ++ folks thinking about or trying to conceive. We cover donor selection, legal issues, fertility tracking, relationship challenges, and holding on to hope during the rollercoaster of the conception journey.
Group #2: Member orientation
  • Lesbian / Gay / Bisexual
Group #2: Member demographic
  • All genders
 

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