About Cari Donovan,
Licensed Therapist in Oakland & the Bay Area
When life throws you off balance, you need an open-minded person by your side to help you find your footing and move forward in a way that feels right for you. I know, firsthand, what it's like to deal with the stress of making changes in relationships, habits, and jobs.
I'm Cari Donovan, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW #68044) I offer telehealth therapy, therapy intensives, and clinical supervision across California. My clients are often navigating anxiety, ADHD, LGBTQIA+ identity, and trauma. I can help you find a way forward.
Trust doesn't happen automatically. It's built, carefully and deliberately. Creating a trusting space is where I put my greatest effort, because everything meaningful in this work grows from it.
Come as you are, whatever that looks like today. You don't have to have it figured out.
What Often Changes
Sleep That Restores You
Fewer nightmares. Fewer 3 AM wake-ups, and when they happen, you know how to come back to yourself.
A Quieter Inner Critic
The part that says "not enough" gets softer. You recognize it as an old pattern, not the current truth about you.
Relationships That Feel Solid
More honest, more mutual, more like the connection you've wanted.
The Confidence To Speak Up
Saying what you think. Asking for what you need. Walking away without guilt.
A Body That Feels Safe
Less bracing. More capacity to be in your life. A settled feeling you haven't had in a long time.
Life Beyond the Grind
Work stops being the only thing that defines you. You make room again for rest, connection, and the things that make life feel worth living.
Certifications
EMDRIA Certified EMDR Clinician
Certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) through EMDRIA, a research-backed approach for trauma, PTSD, and anxiety.
EMDRIA Approved Consultant
If you're a therapist working toward EMDR certification, I can provide the consultation hours you need, while bringing curiosity, clinical depth, and real investment in your growth as a clinician.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
(LCSW #68044)
Licensed by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences to provide psychotherapy throughout California. I have over 15 years of clinical experience in public health, nonprofit, and healthcare settings.