Business Details
Mindfulness-Based Therapy Services in Oakland, CA
Paul LeBars, MA has been dedicated to supporting individuals and couples in achieving deeper personal growth and emotional well-being for over a decade. Our practice integrates mindfulness-based, humanistic, and transpersonal psychotherapy approaches to help clients cultivate self-compassion, address anxiety and stress, and navigate life transitions. With expertise in working with highly sensitive people, LGBTQ communities, and those exploring spiritual growth, we provide a warm, relational environment that fosters organic healing. Our therapist holds a Master's degree in Transpersonal Psychology and is certified in Reiki, drawing from diverse modalities like Internal Family Systems Therapy and the Hakomi Method.We emphasize embodied experiences over intellectual concepts, helping clients develop practical tools for stress management and personal transformation. Our sliding scale fees ensure accessibility, and we offer telehealth services across California. With a focus on authenticity and integration, we guide clients toward discovering their innate strengths and living more balanced, fulfilling lives.
Services
Mindfulness-Based Psychotherapy
Couples Counseling
Somatic Psychotherapy
Sliding Scale Therapy
LGBTQ Support
Highly Sensitive People
Spiritual Growth
Anxiety Treatment
Grief Counseling
Telehealth Therapy
Highlights and features
- 10+ years of experience in mindfulness-based psychotherapy
- Specialized training in Internal Family Systems and somatic therapies
- Sliding scale fees for accessible mental health care
- Expertise working with LGBTQ and highly sensitive populations
- Integrative approach combining Reiki, Jungian psychology, and MBCT
Services
Mindfulness-Based Psychotherapy
This integrative approach combines mindfulness practices with psychotherapy to help clients uncover limiting beliefs and develop self-awareness. By exploring conscious and unconscious patterns, clients gain greater life choice and emotional regulation. The practice emphasizes embodied experiences over intellectual concepts, teaching practical tools for stress management and personal growth through weekly sessions.
Couples Counseling
Specialized support for couples seeking to build conscious relationships through improved communication and emotional connection. Using mindfulness techniques and somatic awareness, this therapy addresses relationship challenges while honoring each partner's individual growth journey. Sessions focus on creating mutual understanding and resolving conflicts constructively.
LGBTQ Support
Affirming mental health services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer-identified individuals. This specialized therapy addresses unique challenges faced by LGBTQ communities while supporting personal growth and self-acceptance. The approach incorporates cultural awareness and sensitivity to intersectional identities in a safe, nonjudgmental space.
Highly Sensitive People
Tailored support for individuals with high sensitivity traits, helping clients understand and embrace their unique characteristics. This therapy addresses overwhelm and self-esteem issues while developing coping strategies for sensory overload. Sessions focus on transforming sensitivity from a perceived weakness into a strength through compassionate self-exploration.
Telehealth Therapy
Secure virtual therapy sessions available to California residents, offering flexible access to mental health support. This service maintains the same therapeutic quality as in-person sessions while providing convenience for clients across the state. Telehealth options ensure continuity of care for individuals and couples regardless of location.
People
Paul LeBars
Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Paul LeBars holds a Master's in Transpersonal Psychology and specializes in mindfulness-based approaches. With over a decade of experience, he integrates somatic therapies, Reiki, and Jungian psychology to support clients through anxiety, relationship challenges, and spiritual growth in a compassionate, relational environment.
Questions
What therapy approaches do you use?
I integrate mindfulness-based psychotherapy, Internal Family Systems, the Hakomi Method, somatic therapy, and Jungian psychology to create personalized treatment plans that address each client's unique needs and growth goals.
Do you offer telehealth sessions?
Yes, I provide secure online therapy services for California residents, offering flexible access to counseling while maintaining the same quality of care as in-person sessions.
What are your specialty areas?
I specialize in working with highly sensitive people, LGBTQ communities, anxiety disorders, relationship counseling, spiritual growth, and trauma recovery using evidence-based, holistic approaches.
Do you offer sliding scale fees?
Yes, I provide sliding scale therapy options to ensure mental health services remain accessible to clients with varying financial circumstances while maintaining quality care.
