Psychotherapy and psychopharmacology for adults in Oakland, California

Educational Groups


Check out these educational groups to support you in learning the skills of happiness. ​


Deepening Connections - Improv and the Five Secrets of Effective Communications - In Person, Tuesday Evenings, August 2024

The quality of our relationships is central to our well-being, and effective communication is key to nurturing these connections. Discover how skillful communication can transform your relationships by greeting conflict as an opportunity to build intimacy, sharing vulnerability, and bringing joy into your interactions. Through playful engagement using improv, you’ll learn these powerful techniques in an interactive and supportive setting. No previous improv experience required! Join us and experience the transformative power of the Five Secrets of Effective Communication. Class will be held indoors at the Sacred Stream Center at 2149 Byron Street Berkeley, CA. Click here to learn more and sign up.


Feeling Great App Group Starts September 23rd, 2024 

The Feeling Great App, a new mental wellness app for smartphones based on the work of Dr. David D. Burns combines cutting-edge therapeutic techniques with advanced digital technology to help you feel better quickly.
Join our 8-week educational group to work through the app alongside a supportive community. You'll connect with others, gain valuable insights, see demonstrations of effective techniques, and get your questions answered.
The core of this experience lies in the small group breakout sessions where you'll engage deeply through discussions and exercises, and provide mutual encouragement and accountability. Click here to learn more and sign up.


Five Secrets Deep Practice Groups Next group starts September 25, 2024
Hone your communication skills with the Five Secrets of Effective Communication developed by Dr. David D. Burns. In addition to learning the Five Secrets, we will examine the Benefits of Blame and work with the Relationship Journal so that you can learn to pinpoint your role in any relationship and empower yourself to improve it. Each class will have brief didactics, demonstrations, and breakout groups to give plenty of time for practice and feedback on scenarios that are important to you. Group size is limited to 8 participants. Click here to learn more and sign up.