Naomi Kimmelman, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

I offer therapy especially attuned to those seeking a deeper, more reflective, and comprehensive therapeutic processnot just symptom relief, but a more meaningful understanding of what is underneath. Therapy can be more than just a band-aid. It can be a path forward that holistically supports you in living a life that is more in alignment with your wants, needs, and values. I will help you to create a place where you can slow down and understand what youre carrying in a welcoming, warm, reflective, non-judgmental environment. Through this process, there is often more room for choice, soulful connection, and meaningful change. Over time, this work can support a greater sense of steadiness, self-trust, confidence, and more authentic ways of relating to yourself, others, and the world. If you are experiencing anxiety, burnout, relationship challenges, a breakup, imposter syndrome, low self-esteem, or healing from childhood trauma, including narcissistic abuse in childhood or adulthood, this work may help you break free from these burdens. Together, we will explore the emotional, relational, and learned patterns that shape your experience with compassion. If you are navigating life stage transitions, like moving in with a partner, becoming a parent, looking toward retirement or the empty nest stage, recently graduating, changing careers, or moving, I have special expertise in supporting folks through these significant life changes. If you are getting married, then either individual or couples therapy or pre-marital counseling can be especially supportive in helping you move through these changes with more ease and intention. Additionally, I offer specialized grief therapy for those experiencing grief and loss, chronic illness, a diagnosis such as cancer or multiple sclerosis (MS), and for those who have a loved one with or who are caring for someone with Alzheimers disease or dementia. The feelings, logistics, and emotional weight of these experiences are unique and deserve particular care. You dont have to navigate this alone. I bring over 15 years of experience working with individuals going through these kinds of challenges. I offer a deep, grounded, compassionate presence. Regardless of what is bringing you here, I would be honored to support you in finding your way to more joy and light. Whether youre interested in short-term or longer-term therapy, we will find the crux of your intention through skillful listening and the modalities I offer. We will create a therapeutic space where you can get support.

I work with adults (18+) online by video, teletherapy, or phone throughout California and Hawaii. I also see clients in person on the Big Island of Hawaii, by arrangement, in Oakland and Berkeley, California. I offer support groups, workshops, public speaking, classes, and therapy intensives, including eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) and brain spotting intensives for concentrated trauma healing and self-development work. I also offer personalized rites of passage programs for life transitions, including graduations, newlyweds, becoming parents, career changes, retirement, divorce, death doula services, end-of-life planning, and other personal ceremonies. These individualized retreats are customized to fit your needs and desires, so you can do a deep dive into truly transformative work. These programs are offered online and in person in Hawaii. Therapy is Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliant, confidential, and tailored to fit your unique needs and situation, including community, spiritual, religious, and cultural contexts.