Holistic Mental Wellness Therapy Center | Oakland CA | 94610

Grateful Heart Holistic Therapy Center in Oakland, CA helps families, couples, individuals and children with mental health, trauma, grief and life changes

  • Holistic Mental Wellness Therapy Center | Oakland CA | 94610
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Whitney Donahue

she/her

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker

LCSW #117132

Master of Social Work (MSW)

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How I Can Help

I became a therapist because I love to listen to people's stories. By listening deeply and allowing space for curiosity, I can support you in connecting the dots in your patterns and then we can spend time exploring them together. If you're dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or unresolved trauma, I'm here to move through those with you. I use an integrated approach, including but not limited to the following modalities:

  • Brainspotting
  • Person-centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)
  • Mindfulness

I'll cater my approach to you as an individual, based on your personality, preferences, neurotype, and any number of other factors. You're in the driver's seat, but I'd be honored to be your co-pilot!

I am located in San Diego and offering teletherapy throughout California.

About Me

I am a white cis hetero neurodivergent woman who celebrates and affirms LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent experiences. Equity, inclusivity, and justice are central to my practice, and I place great importance on cultural humility and responsiveness. I work with individuals and couples who want someone to walk alongside them as they explore themselves and the world around them. I have experience in working with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and neurodiversity, and I specialize in working with siblings of people with disabilities. I also enjoy supporting white people in unpacking white supremacist culture within themselves as they relearn what it can mean to be white in America. I use an integrated approach to cater the style and type of therapy to each individual client and their goals, including aspects of Brainspotting, Person-centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and mindfulness.

My Background and Experience

I earned my Master of Social Work degree in 2013 from the University of Southern California. Since then, I have gained experience in the areas of child welfare, fostering, adoption, community mental health for children, adolescents, and adults, school mental health, and community college disability support services. Having a brother with disabilities has shaped my identity and my approach to the work that I do. Growing up, I learned to see things from various perspectives and to appreciate diverse ways of thinking, which allows space for difficult topics to be approached with care and compassion.

My Approach

My sense of humor has always been key to my relationship building; I find that laughter creates connections and opens our hearts and minds. I recognize that everyday challenges can intersect with deep trauma, and both deserve caring attention. I have a warm, empathic, and holistic approach, inviting clients to bring all of themselves to therapy as I do the same.

Client Ages
  • Youth: 12-18
  • Young Adult: 18-25
  • Adults: 25-65
  • Seniors: 65+
I Provide Therapy To
  • Individuals
  • Premarital Couples
  • Couples
  • Persons in Polyamorous Relationships
Other Areas of Expertise/Interest
  • Activists
  • Artists
  • First Responders
  • Gender Fluid or Gender Non-Conforming Individuals
  • Immigrants
  • Interfaith Couples
  • LGBTQIAA+ persons
  • Men
  • Military Personnel
  • Persons in Polyamorous Relationships
  • Persons Recovering from Traumatic Events/Experiences
  • Persons with Histories of Childhood Sexual Abuse
  • Persons with Histories of Physical or Emotional Abuse
  • Persons with Disabilities
  • Veterans
  • Women
  • Other:

Adoptees, Formerly Incarcerated Individuals, Foster Youth, Persons in Kink/BDSM Communities, Racial Trauma, Spiritual Seekers/Practitioners

Supplemental Training or Certification Completed
  • Other:

Brainspotting, Brief Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Problem Solving Therapy

More About My Practice

Wherever you are in your life, you are here seeking therapy for a reason. I welcome all of you into the therapeutic space to discover more of yourself, build awareness around patterns, and begin to look at the opportunities your life holds for change and expansion.

Types of Payments Accepted
  • Credit Card
Full Fee

$155 for individual, $185 for couples

Sliding Scale Range

$50-$140

Sliding Scale Openings

No

Phone

(619) 663-8244

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Office Address

Telehealth

Availability
  • Tuesday Morning
  • Tuesday Afternoon
  • Wednesday Morning
  • Wednesday Afternoon
Scheduling Instructions

Please email me at whitney.pepper.therapy@gmail.com or call me at (619) 663-8244 to schedule a complimentary 15-minute consultation. From there we can schedule our first appointment together.

Last Updated

08/08/2023

Grateful Heart Holistic Therapy Center

We offer affordable teletherapy (therapy by phone and by video) throughout the Greater Bay Area and California. Please call us today to schedule a preliminary meeting. Our services are offered in multiple languages during day and evening hours, 7 days per week. Compassionate and dedicated, our clinicians will provide you with care sensitive and responsive to your needs.

510-394-5065
admin@gratefulhearttherapy.org

MAILING ADDRESS
360 Grand Avenue, #46
Oakland, CA  94610

TIN: 20-5284226
NPI: 1942650239

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Internships

We offer a supportive private practice internship program, allowing pre-licensed clinicians (AMFT/ASW/APCC) to earn an income, accrue hours towards licensure and develop the clinical and entrepreneurial skills required for success in private practice. During the Coronavirus pandemic, we are continuing to accept new associates, helping them to launch practices as teletherapists. We also occasionally accept newly licensed clinicians, helping them to launch their private practice careers.

Services

In response to the Coronavirus, we now focus on providing teletherapy (therapy by phone and video) to our clients. Teletherapy can be helpful to individuals of all ages, including children and teenagers. Couples and families can also benefit from the convenience, flexibility and effectiveness of teletherapy. Please call or write us today to learn more about our services.

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If you are a client of a therapist associated with Grateful Heart and have a complaint, please reach out to Rayne Banneck, Clinical Director at raynebanneck@gmail.com. You can also file a complaint with the BBS at https://www.bbs.ca.gov/consumers/consumer_complaints.html.