Therapy + Counseling
My therapeutic practices are rooted in anti-oppressive, culturally affirming, "non-traditional" ( by the larger societal standard) practices in mental health care. As a somatic (body-centered) therapist, I encourage yoga, movement, mindfulness, and other strategies to help soothe the nervous system and calm the mind. All of my practices are trauma-informed. My integrative style is typically focused on understanding your behaviors, acceptance, self-compassion, and mindfulness.
Clinical Supervision
I am a Doctor of Marital and Family Therapy and somatic psychotherapist. I provide a Culturally Affirming, Social Justice, Systems Approach to clinical supervision and therapeutic practice.
I see the heart of supervision as the relationship between the supervisor and supervisee. I work to create a learning space that is mutually involving and aimed at bestowing power and knowledge to both the supervisee and supervisor.
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My supervision is focused on understanding presenting issues, working towards goals, and providing tools and interventions for use in clinical practice.
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I also deeply explore:
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cultural and social impacts on mental health
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relationship between oppression and mental illness
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cultural disparities in mental health treatment and service
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impacts of diversity, power, and privilege
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clinical and ethical responsibilities of working with vulnerable populations
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unconscious bias in the clinical setting
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reviews of literature, interventions, practices, and considerations reflecting more diverse communities and groups
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Individual Supervision Rate: $150/ hour
Group Supervision Rate: $90/ hour, each clinician
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Contact me if you'd like to inquire about my supervision services.
Mind-Body Protocol
The Mind-Body Protocol is a yoga psychotherapy treatment plan intervention informed by the cultural nuances of people of color. While the Mind-Body Protocol can be used with all races, ethnicities, groups, and identities, it may be particularly helpful when used with marginalized, silenced, and overlooked groups including: racial minorities, women, LGBTQ+, individuals with disabilities, refugees, economically disadvantaged people, and first-generation families.
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More details about the protocol can be found in the Mind-Body Manual (MBM) a training guide to help mental health therapists implement the yoga- psychotherapy protocol. The MBM is meant to be a professional complement to an already established psychotherapeutic practice.
Organizational Development + Program Design Consulting
I currently offer program design support for organizations and projects of all sizes. My expertise is in systems: program management and administration, program design and evaluation, marketing, finance, and internal affairs.
I've created wellness programs catered to non-profit organizations, start-ups, corporate companies, and community groups.
Offerings for individuals include program design or consulting, which can help with building a private practice from the ground up or evaluating the processes of an already established practice.
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For these types of projects, I can offer any or all of the following supports:
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Organizational Assessment
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Organization Evaluation Recommendations
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Complete Program Design
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Program Design with implementation
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Author
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Mind-Body Manual -A guide to help mental health therapists integrate the Mind-Body Protocol, a yoga-psychotherapy approach for working with marginalized communities
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Notes, Thoughts, and Reflections - A Therapy Journal
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Adventure Journal- A Mindful Journey into the Outdoors
Dr. Cole's Offerings
Address
2940 Summit Street. Ste 2D.
Oakland, CA 94609