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Merideth Bowen Shamszad
Merideth Bowen Shamszad
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
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Merideth Bowen Shamszad

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed
1488 MacArthur Boulevard, Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 878-3048
Let's Connect (510) 878-3048
If you find yourself seeking new ways to be in relationship to your life, yourself and others, the sensitive and attuned psychotherapy I provide can help. Using inquiry, dialogue, guided imagery, Enneagram explorations and the arts, we can work together to explore and untangle your distress and illuminate the creative solutions that lie within you.
Psychotherapy usually begins with words, but can soon enter a complex realm of imagery, metaphor, memory, body sensation and deep emotion. The arts provide means to discover inner wisdom. Therapeutic conversation, art , dramatic enactments and Enneagram work will bring forth your story. Together, we will develop strategies to make your vision a reality.
It takes courage to seek help, and dedication to make changes in old patterns and beliefs. I will bring empathy, acceptance and non-defensiveness to our work, and will stand with you as you discover new pathways to creativity and ease. I am committed to becoming a non-racist therapist and I welcome conversations about how racism has impacted your life .
Call or Merideth Bowen Shamszad now for a free 15 minute consultation - (510) 878-3048

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

True Light Psychotherapy

1488 MacArthur Boulevard

Oakland, CA 94602

(510) 878-3048
I have immediate openings for tele-therapy (video or phone sessions) and would be honored to support you during this challenging time
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Anxiety and Depression 
$200 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and groups  
Let's Connect (510) 878-3048

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

True Light Psychotherapy

1488 MacArthur Boulevard

Oakland, CA 94602

(510) 878-3048
I have immediate openings for tele-therapy (video or phone sessions) and would be honored to support you during this challenging time
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Anxiety and Depression 
$200 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $200
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
  • Pay by Cash, Check, Paypal, Venmo

Insurance

  • Out of Network
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (510) 878-3048
Merideth Bowen Shamszad
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (510) 878-3048
Merideth Bowen Shamszad
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 51830 Merideth Bowen Shamszad
  • Certificate from Physical Therapy Board of CA Registered Physical Therapist
  • Certificate from Institute for Health & Healing Guided Imagery/Expressive Arts / 2009
  • Attended California Institute of Integral Studies, Graduated 2008
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Announcing the addition of Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) to my practice, in partnership with Journey Clinical medical providers.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 878-3048
Merideth Bowen Shamszad
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
"
Announcing the addition of Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) to my practice, in partnership with Journey Clinical medical providers.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 878-3048
Merideth Bowen Shamszad
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Relationship Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Depression

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Bisexual
  • Chronic Pain
  • Creative Blocks
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Mood Disorders
  • Parenting
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Spirituality
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
Do these issues align with your needs? or (510) 878-3048
Merideth Bowen Shamszad
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Do these issues align with your needs? or (510) 878-3048
Merideth Bowen Shamszad
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT

3 Endorsements

Tessa Sugarbaker MD MFT
Tessa Sugarbaker MD MFT
Marriage & Family Therapist
Merideth's wisdom, presence, and compassion make her an exceptional therapist. She has many life experiences that add a knowing that not many other therapists have. I wholeheartedly recommend her.
Sarah T. Harkness
Sarah T. Harkness
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, RDT
Merideth is a authentic, insightful, creative, and empathetic. I highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for an interactive and solid therapist!
Manami Yamamoto
Manami Yamamoto
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Client Focus

Age

Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Cancer , 
Gay Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American , 
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

Age

Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Cancer , 
Gay Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American , 
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Existential
  • Expressive Arts
  • Family / Marital
  • Guided Imagery
  • Humanistic
  • Integrative
  • Jungian
  • Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)
  • Sandplay
  • Somatic
  • Transpersonal
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (510) 878-3048
Merideth Bowen Shamszad
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (510) 878-3048
Merideth Bowen Shamszad
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT

Groups

Healing &Transformation Through the Arts

Merideth Bowen Shamszad
Hosted by
Merideth Bowen Shamszad

In this ongoing group, we step through the doorway into the creative process. As we work in imagery and make art together, we discover and develop links to feelings, patterns, beliefs and inner iconography. Within the safety of our group, difficulties can find their way into poetry, dramatic enactments, movement or works of art using collage, drawing, sandtray or painting. Our challenges will be explored as they are played out through the arts; insight and understanding will grow. Trusting in the creative process, we will strengthen our intuitive pathways and find healing, community and hope. No art experience necessary.

Expertise

Anxiety
Depression

Types of Therapy

Art Therapy

Age

Adults

Session Cost

$50

Location

True Light Psychotherapy

1488 MacArthur Boulevard

Oakland, CA 94602

Email Merideth Bowen Shamszad about this group or call - (510) 878-3048

Expressive Arts Consultation for Therapists

Merideth Bowen Shamszad
Hosted by
Merideth Bowen Shamszad

This group will offer therapists, interns and trainees the opportunity to explore client material and countertransferential issues through the use of the following modalities: *Guided visualization to establish topics, goals and to gain clarity *Expressive arts to awaken and apply our creativity: collage, sandtray, drawing, sculpting, enactments, movement, painting, multi-modal techniques. *Group sharing of our insights and artwork, exploring our therapeutic relationships and developing innovative strategies for our work in a safe, non-judgmental, non-shaming and confidential environment. *Opportunity to experiment with group work and the arts. Those who are interested may elect to facilitate group processes.

Age

Adults

Session Cost

$40-$50

Group Meets

Every Wed 9:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.

Location

Living Arts Counseling Center

1265 65th Street

Emeryville, CA 94608

Email Merideth Bowen Shamszad about this group or call - (510) 878-3048

Location

Primary Location

True Light Psychotherapy

1488 MacArthur Boulevard

Oakland, CA 94602

(510) 878-3048

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I have immediate openings for tele-therapy (video or phone sessions) and would be honored to support you during this challenging time
Call for a free consultation now - (510) 878-3048
Merideth Bowen Shamszad
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
"
I have immediate openings for tele-therapy (video or phone sessions) and would be honored to support you during this challenging time
Call for a free consultation now - (510) 878-3048
Merideth Bowen Shamszad
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Last Modified: 20 Sep 2023