Counseling Practice – Downtown Oakland Therapy: DOT Center
DOT Center occupies Suite 911 at 1624 Franklin Street, Oakland, CA 94612, and was founded by two clinicians of color who describe social justice, dignity, and inclusion as foundational principles of their clinical approach. The practice provides both in-person and telehealth therapy, with availability Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Services offered include depth-oriented individual therapy and couples therapy. Individual sessions are described on the site as a space to slow down, examine inner experience, process personal challenges, and work toward meaningful change over time. Couples therapy addresses the recurring patterns that shape relationships and supports partners in working through shared concerns collaboratively. Presenting concerns for which the practice offers services include anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, and life transitions, as well as broader self-exploration for clients seeking deeper understanding of themselves and their inner world.
The practice states it is especially committed to serving BIPOC clients, LGBTQ individuals, and interracial and multicultural couples. It describes a specific intent to create a therapeutic environment that feels genuinely safe and attuned, particularly for those for whom prior therapy experiences have not felt that way.
Clinicians at DOT Center are described as licensed and experienced professionals who are trained to listen closely, think deeply, and engage in collaborative work with clients. No individual clinician names or specific credential designations appear on the homepage.
The intake process begins with a complimentary and confidential phone consultation, which the practice uses to understand a prospective client’s needs and match them with an appropriate therapist. Specific rate and insurance information is available on a dedicated Rates and FAQs page; the homepage does not list specific insurance plans and the practice primarily operates on a self-pay model.
The founding clinicians’ stated commitment to social justice and cultural attunement shapes the framing throughout the site, including language around how the practice positions itself relative to communities that have historically been underserved by mental health systems. Session availability across a full twelve-hour daily window on weekdays is noted as a practical feature for clients with varying schedules.
Contact: phone (510) 423-3135; email info@dotcenteroakland.com.