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"The meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances: if there is any reaction, both are transformed" - Carl Jung
About Aniela Oberle, M.A, LMFT:
Hi! Thank you for being here. Through my own life experiences, healing work and work with clients, I've come to view intimate partnerships as major catalysts for change and healing. I believe it is through the prospect and process of being seen and loved for who we are that we experience our deepest fears and vulnerabilities. Intimate relationships bring to the surface the parts of ourselves that we've buried; the parts that we hide from ourselves and others.
Partnership presents a choice in how we approach these parts: we can either allow our fears and pain to close us off from love and our authentic selves, or we can accept and feel them, learn from them and let them guide us in growing into wiser and more compassionate people within healthy and fulfilling relationships.
Personal/spiritual growth, helping others, relationships and resilience in the face of trauma and mental health conditions have always been passions of mine and led me to pursue a career as a psychotherapist.
After receiving my master's degree in counseling psychology, I completed my clinical work in an intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization setting, where I supported adults and teens working through relationship issues, PTSD, depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, self-harm, OCD, and substance use.
Before becoming a therapist, I spent many years working as a yoga and meditation teacher and leading creative mindfulness workshops. I have always felt purpose in helping people reconnect with themselves and creating spaces and frameworks where they can do their own healing work. My hope is that in our work together, I can provide the same for you.
Qualifications/Trainings:
Undergraduate studies in Fine Arts (B.F.A) and Psychology.
Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling Psychology.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California.
Trainings: EMDR, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Internal Family Systems, ERP for OCD/Anxiety, Perinatal Support, ADHD.
Additional certifications: RYT-500.
What clients can expect from our work together:
Although many of your therapy goals might change over time, many clients come to me seeking relief from emotional dysregulation in relationships due to trauma triggers.
I’m passionate about helping my clients achieve:
More awareness and control over their emotional reactions
More understanding and self-compassion for their "extreme parts"
A sense of self-trust and stability in their relationships
Healthy reframes and a sense of peace surrounding their past emotional wounding or trauma
Better boundaries and relationships with family members
Less fear and anxiety that is triggered by aspects of their relationships
Less self-sabotaging behavior
Learn to identify and communicate needs and feelings effectively
Frequently Asked Questions:
Do you only work with relationship issues and trauma?
No. I am also happy to support women in the perinatal period with birth trauma and/or heightened anxiety/OCD, or clients who are ready to do ERP therapy for OCD. Please see "services" tab for more information:
ERP is very different kind of therapy from trauma work, why do you do both?
Yes, ERP (exposure response prevention) is a systematic and behavioral form of treatment and it's true that it is a very different approach from the more open-ended, exploratory and emotionally-focused work one does with trauma. As a therapist, I am very interested in both emotional and behavioral approaches to working with individuals. Both OCD and trauma treatment are issues that are important to me because they have to do with undoing patterns in their own way. I also love working with individuals who have OCD because they are often highly motivated if they are seeking treatment. In combination with the progressive nature of ERP, positive change is often seen and felt with every exposure, every session.
How much do you charge per session?
My rate is $150 per 50 minute session, or $140 if one chooses to do a 6-session package.
Do you take insurance?
I have limited spots in my practice for clients using Aetna, Quest Behavioral and Carelon Behavioral insurance.
What if I don't have a trauma background but want help in navigating my relationship?
You don't need to identify with having a trauma background to receive support in examining your patterns, creating healthy dynamics or working through triggers/relationship anxiety within your relationship or dating.
Do you work with couples?
At this time I only support individuals in relationships or dating. I am happy to refer you to a couple's therapist.
How do I work with you?
Click the button below to schedule a consultation call. I would be glad to talk with you.
I believe that each one of us is whole from the time we are born. I like to imagine this innate wholeness as a seed. Adverse conditions may cause the feeling of wholeness to lie dormant, waiting beneath the surface. With the right sunlight and water, meaning attention, care, and compassion, that seed begins to awaken again. I am here to help you identify and strengthen the healing resources you already carry so you can build resilience that will support you throughout your life.
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