What a first therapy session feels like
A first visit is a conversation about what should change, and about fees, before anyone books again.
Oakland, CA
Room to breathe through a hard season.
I see people in Oakland, CA. Visits can be in person or by video.
Who I help
I see people for anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationships.
I see people in Oakland, CA. Visits can be in person or by video.
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Anxiety
Worry that crowds out the rest of the week.
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Depression
A low mood that makes ordinary days feel heavy.
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Trauma
Old experiences that still shape how today feels.
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Relationships
Patterns between people that keep repeating.
Services
Each visit is one of these. The choice is explained before booking.
I see people in Oakland, CA. Visits can be in person or by video.
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Individual therapy
A first conversation about what should change.
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Couples therapy
A visit for two people, at a steady pace.
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Family therapy
A visit with the people who share daily life.
Meet Shay Monroe, LMFT
Meet Shay Monroe, LMFT
I see people in Oakland, CA for anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationships.
I keep the first conversation simple. Fees and timing are explained before anyone books.
Oakland, CA
Fees
$150
Individual therapy is $150 per session. Couples therapy is $175 per session.
- $150 Individual Per Session
- $175 Couples Per Session
Insurance
AetnaBlue Cross Blue ShieldCignaUnitedHealthcareOptumKaiser PermanenteMagellanAnthemHumanaMedicare
Getting started
Request a first visit
I see people in Oakland, CA. Visits can be in person or by video.
Request a first visit01
Reach out
Send a short note or call. Leave health details out of the form.
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First visit
The visit is a conversation about what should change, and about fees.
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Next step
Another visit is booked only after that conversation.
Visit
Oakland, CA
1200 Broadway
Oakland, CA
Monday to Thursday, 9 AM to 5 PM
Video visits are available.
(555) 010-0198
hello@oakland-practice.test
Oakland, CA
Reviews
Rated 5 stars on Google
The first conversation about anxiety and depression felt clear and unhurried.
Jane D.The visit ended with a clear next step.
Marcus T.Fees were explained before anyone booked.
Priya S.
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Journal
From the journal
How couples therapy gets started
Two people can begin with one visit and leave knowing the next step.
When family sessions help
A family visit makes room for the people who share daily life.
Questions
Ask a question
How does someone get started?
Send a short note. The office replies with times.
What happens at the first visit?
The visit is a conversation about what should change, and whether to continue.
How does someone ask about fees?
Ask before booking. The office explains the rate and whether insurance is billed.
Contact
Send a note
Reach the practice
I keep the work practical and easy to follow.
- Phone
- (555) 010-0198
- hello@oakland-practice.test
- Office
- 1200 Broadway, Oakland, CA
- Hours
- Monday to Thursday, 9 AM to 5 PM