Mental Health Practice – Oakland DBT and Mindfulness Center
Oakland DBT and Mindfulness Center, established in 2012 and located in Oakland, California, is a collaborative mental health group practice that combines evidence-based therapies with expanded-state and depth-oriented approaches. The center describes its philosophy as weaving “depth-oriented and creative approaches to psychotherapy with timeless and modern wisdom practices.”
The clinical team includes licensed therapists and a board-certified psychiatrist: Christine Benvenuto (MFT, Executive Director and co-founder), Heather Macbeth (MFT, Director of Community Partnerships), Rochelle Frank (PsyD), Priya Jogia (LCSW), Jay Indik (LCSW), Ariana Tavano (LCSW), Alyson Barry (PhD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist), and Michael Stanger (MD, board-certified psychiatrist). Chrysanthe Christodoulou serves as Operations Manager and Mindfulness Expert.
Primary modalities include Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), EMDR, and mindfulness-based treatments. The center offers individual therapy, couples therapy, family therapy, DBT skills classes for adults, young adults, parents, and DBT graduates, psychedelic integration services, and clinical training and consultation for other practitioners. Equine-assisted psychotherapy workshops are also available. The practice serves adults age 18 and older and focuses on mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, and relationship concerns. The center characterizes its approach as skills-focused and outcome-oriented, with particular emphasis on complex and co-occurring conditions.
Sessions are available both in-person at the Oakland location and via virtual telehealth formats. The website includes a pricing page, though specific rate details were not listed in the accessible content. Contact: 510-239-5698; team@oaklanddbtcenter.com. The center operates in compliance with HIPAA privacy standards and maintains a comprehensive privacy policy. Appointment and intake information are available through the practice website.