Dr. Emily El-Oqlah, PsyD, Oakland, CA

About Dr. Emily El-Oqlah

Clientele seen

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Emily El-Oqlah

Dr. El-Oqlah is a licensed psychologist in the state of California, with many years of experience as a practicing psychologist. Dr. El-Oqlah’s approach combines deep expertise and application of gold-standard evidenced-based practices with a collaborative and relational approach. Dr. El-Oqlah focuses on teaching skills and tools to build self-awareness, understand problematic barriers that each client may present with, and assist in modifying unhelpful patterns and behaviors that may impede progress and long-term well-being. Providing these tools within an environment of empathy, active listening, and non-judgment is essential to her practice. She has worked with college students, veterans, and couples and families across a spectrum of diverse cultural backgrounds. Dr. El-Oqlah specializes in couples therapy, relationship concerns, anxiety, depression, emotion regulation, and identity-development.. She is particularly passionate about and experienced in couples therapy, and derives great satisfaction from teaching partners foundational relationship skills to have healthier, happier, and long-lasting relationships with their partners. Dr. El-Oqlah considers the unique experiences of each client alongside the systems they live in, tailoring the treatment approach to client’s needs and goals. She is attuned to the importance of cultural and social factors that influence client’s worldviews and histories, and uses a multicultural, humanistic, and liberatory approach when working with clients. Through her work in college counseling settings, she has gained extensive experience working with South Asian, Southwest Asian and North African (SSWANA) populations, as well as Muslim populations. Self-care is a crucial aspect of Dr. El-Oqlah’s life. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, exploring California, listening to live music, trying new restaurants, and being outside in nature.

What should a new client know about working with you?

Dr. El-Oqlah considers therapy a success when her clients meet the goals that they establish in treatment, can clearly identify areas of improvement in their mood and quality of life, and have developed effective skills and tools to maintain long-term well-being. By the time therapy is complete, many of her clients experience significant improvements in their mood, self-understanding, relationships, and greater connection with what is meaningful and valuable in their lives.

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Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Agoraphobia

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Office location

Dr. Emily El-Oqlah, PsyD also offers online video visits for patients

Psychological Healing Inc

6239 College Ave, Ste 303, Oakland, CA 94618

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Education and background

Practice names

Psychological Healing Inc

Education and training

University of Memphis, PhD in Counseling Psychology
University of Houston-Clear Lake (Master's)
University of Tennessee (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1275114498

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Dr. Emily El-Oqlah?

Generally, Dr. Emily El-Oqlah has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Dr. El-Oqlah's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.

Is Dr. Emily El-Oqlah accepting new patients?

Dr. Emily El-Oqlah generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Dr. El-Oqlah's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

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Can I make an appointment with Dr. Emily El-Oqlah online?

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What practice does Dr. Emily El-Oqlah work with?

Dr. Emily El-Oqlah works with Psychological Healing Inc.

Where is Dr. Emily El-Oqlah's office located?

Dr. Emily El-Oqlah has 2 office locations, including in Oakland and Markleeville, view full addresses on Dr. El-Oqlah's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Emily El-Oqlah?

Dr. Emily El-Oqlah frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Emily El-Oqlah on their profile.