Stephanie Bain

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today

5 Endorsed

445 Bellevue Ave, #6B, Oakland, CA 94610

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I work with people who have been told they're “too sensitive,” “too much,” feel misunderstood, or feel alienated from the mainstream–people looking for a therapist who "gets it." You are not too intense, too sensitive, or too "out there." The whole of you is welcome with me! I specialize in both individual and couples therapy. Individuals who work with me are often struggling with intense emotions; couples who work with me are often stuck in loops of conflict or suffering from breakdowns in trust. I enthusiastically welcome activists, LGBTQIA+, poly + kinky folks, artists + dreamers, and highly sensitive + emotionally intense types.

In sessions, we will explore the deeper aspects of your experience and collaborate on the practical problems in your life, increase awareness, get unstuck from unhelpful patterns, strengthen relationships, soothe anxieties, and learn to set boundaries and communicate. I'm an active therapist! My style is direct, warm, humorous, and at times challenging.

I came to my role as a psychotherapist after experiencing the powerful impact of therapy in my life. I feel honored to be able to facilitate the transformative process that psychotherapy provides and witness the growth of insight, self-compassion, authenticity, and resiliency. Let's chat for 15 minutes to see if we are a good fit.

Call or Email Stephanie Bain now for a free 15 minute consultation - (510) 216-1376

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

445 Bellevue Ave

#6B

Oakland, CA 94610

(510) 216-1376

Stephanie Bain Therapy

3021 Telegraph Avenue

Suite C

Berkeley, CA 94705

I work with trauma, relationships, and sociopolitical stress. In-person sessions in Berkeley and virtual sessions for anyone in California.

I specialize in Borderline Personality (BPD), Relationship Issues and Mood Disorders

$190 Per Session

I see individuals and couples

Please watch my video to learn more about me and my practice.

Let's Connect (510) 216-1376

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

445 Bellevue Ave

#6B

Oakland, CA 94610

(510) 216-1376

Stephanie Bain Therapy

3021 Telegraph Avenue

Suite C

Berkeley, CA 94705

I work with trauma, relationships, and sociopolitical stress. In-person sessions in Berkeley and virtual sessions for anyone in California.

I specialize in Borderline Personality (BPD), Relationship Issues and Mood Disorders

$190 Per Session

I see individuals and couples

Please watch my video to learn more about me and my practice.

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $190
Couple Sessions $210
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Pay by American Express, Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

Out of Network

I am an out-of-network provider but can provide superbills for potential insurance reimbursement. You can use the reimbursement estimate tool (specific to your insurance plan) on my website's Fees and Policies tab.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 216-1376

Stephanie Bain

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 216-1376

Stephanie Bain

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / LMFT137288 Stephanie Bain
Membership with CAMFT (California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists)
Membership with Gaylesta: The Psychotherapist Association For Gender & Sexual Diversity
Attended Pacifica Graduate Institute

I work integratively, calling on multiple techniques and philosophies to be the most effective therapist for you and give space for what you need. I especially lean on my training in trauma theory, EMDR, EFT, mindfulness, depth psychology, existential theory, and DBT.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 216-1376

Stephanie Bain

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 216-1376

Stephanie Bain

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Borderline Personality (BPD)
Relationship Issues
Mood Disorders

Expertise

Anger Management
Anxiety
Bisexual
Body Positivity
Codependency
Emotional Disturbance
Grief
Lesbian
LGBTQ+
Life Transitions
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
Peer Relationships
Personality Disorders
Self Esteem
Self-Harming
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
Sexual Abuse
Suicidal Ideation
Transgender
Trauma and PTSD

I work with trauma, emotional overwhelm and intensity, anxiety, relationships, and sociopolitically related stress using insight-based work, empathic validation, gentle challenging, trauma processing, and nervous system regulation skills. I work with couples experiencing high conflict and communication breakdown, and building trust and intimacy, with emphasis on supporting LGBTQIA folks.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 216-1376

Stephanie Bain

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 216-1376

Stephanie Bain

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

5 Endorsements

Charmy Marras

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

Stephanie approaches this work with a deep sense of compassion, and understands how the collective world around us relates to the mental health of her clients. She is a supportive advocate and I highly recommend her as your potential therapist.

Jace Lawa

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Stephanie is an incredibly insightful clinician who bings in humor and warm directness to support her clients in achieving their goals. She is passionate about her work, and you can tell she is meant to be a therapist!

Kai Lillie

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

I highly recommend Stephanie as an incredible clinician, combining evidence-based modalities with a depth approach while creating a warm and safe environment to explore what ever arises in session.

Jennie Tranter

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC

Stephanie combines her great warmth and curiosity about her clients' inner worlds with the keen sharpness of her intellect in a beautiful way that opens up new insights and avenues of healing for her clients. I admire her work, and recommend her highly.

Evan Loofbourrow

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Stephanie is a wonderful person and therapist! She is warm, inviting, and caring. I would happily refer clients to her.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

HIV / AIDS Allied ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

HIV / AIDS Allied ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Attachment-based
Compassion Focused
Culturally Sensitive
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
EMDR
Emotionally Focused
Existential
Family / Marital
Humanistic
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Psychodynamic
Relational
Trauma Focused

I work psychodynamically (insight-based talk therapy) using a social justice lens, integrating EMDR, mindfulness, and cognitive behavioral skill-based modalities when useful, and adding a healthy dose of humor when appropriate. Much of my practice is dedicated to partners work and helping couples out of frustrating loops of conflict to be better able to connect and experience intimacy.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 216-1376

Stephanie Bain

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 216-1376

Stephanie Bain

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Location

Primary Location

445 Bellevue Ave

#6B

Oakland, CA 94610

(510) 216-1376

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Additional Location

Stephanie Bain Therapy

3021 Telegraph Avenue

Suite C

Berkeley, CA 94705

(510) 216-1376

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Cities

Counties

Zips

Neighborhoods

I work with trauma, relationships, and sociopolitical stress. In-person sessions in Berkeley and virtual sessions for anyone in California.

Call for a free consultation now - (510) 216-1376

Stephanie Bain

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

I work with trauma, relationships, and sociopolitical stress. In-person sessions in Berkeley and virtual sessions for anyone in California.

Call for a free consultation now - (510) 216-1376

Stephanie Bain

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT