“Did you hear about the rose that grew
from a crack in the concrete?
Proving nature’s laws wrong it
learned to walk without having feet.
Funny it seems, but by keeping its dreams,
it learned to breathe fresh air”
-Tupak Shakur, The Rose That Grew From Concrete
Hi I’m Linsey. I’m an integrative, transpersonal psychotherapist currently practicing in Oakland, California.
I have been working in community mental health for over seven years, helping people through crisis situations and supporting those struggling with thoughts of suicide. I primarily work with people of color and LGBTQIA populations dealing with challenges like anxiety, panic attacks, depression, and PTSD.
My therapeutic practice is grounded in an informed understanding of how culture, identity, and emotional well-being intersect. I believe that personal growth begins by exploring and understanding oneself in relation to their community and cultural background.
I also understand that pain and suffering often stem from relational disruptions and systemic factors that affect individuals over time, such as attachment issues, economic instability, immigration status, racism, prejudice, identity formation, and intergenerational trauma.
I currently hold a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Asian American Studies from the University of California, Davis and am pursuing a Master’s in Integral Counseling Psychology at the California Institute of Integral Studies.