Kristy Shanks, LCSW, Oakland, CA | Psychotherapist

About Kristy Shanks

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Psychodynamic

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Kristy Shanks

I hold a master’s in social work from the University of California, Berkeley, which I received in 2018. During this program, I learned and practiced various therapeutic techniques and explored my own identities and experiences. As part of my training, I completed an internship at UCSF Citywide Case Management, where I provided individual therapy, service linkage, and crisis intervention to adults with serious mental illness including schizophrenia and substance abuse. I also understand how to help students, and parents, thanks to my time at Berkeley High School and King Middle School where I provided individual and group therapy to students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). Prior to Bay Psychology Group, I worked for Seneca Family of Agencies at Maya Angelou Academy, a nonpublic therapeutic elementary school that provides special education services to students who have a variety of social, emotional, and/or behavioral needs. At Maya Angelou Academy, I provided individual and group therapy to students with diagnoses of PTSD, depression, anxiety, ADHD, ASD. I also worked closely with the students’ caregivers and families and provided psychoeducation, counseling, and family therapy.

What should a new client know about working with you?

I work with adults who are experiencing difficulties in their relationships, living with symptoms of anxiety or depression, and/or working through the impact of trauma(s). My approach is grounded in psychodynamic therapy, which means we’ll explore not only your current challenges, but also the underlying emotional patterns and early experiences that may be shaping them. By bringing our awareness to some of these unconscious decisions we make, we can begin to shift towards making more conscious choices that reflect who we are now rather than who we had to be or who we thought we had to be when we were younger. In our work together, I offer a safe, supportive space where you can express yourself freely, deepen your self-understanding, and move toward meaningful, lasting change. I’m here to support you in being yourself and building more fulfilling relationships.

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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

Bay Psychology Group

5332 College Ave, Oakland, CA 94618

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Education and background

Practice names

Bay Psychology Group

Education and training

University of California, Berkeley, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1801349972

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Frequently asked questions

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Is Kristy Shanks accepting new patients?

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What practice does Kristy Shanks work with?

Kristy Shanks works with Bay Psychology Group.

Where is Kristy Shanks's office located?

Kristy Shanks's office is located at 5332 College Ave, Oakland, CA 94618.

What are common reasons for patients to see Kristy Shanks?

Kristy Shanks 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 Kristy Shanks on their profile.