What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
“I would like to select every above option as what stands out about Ro, and then some. They are warm, funny, compassionate, intelligent, grounding, and empowering. They show up authentically and support and encourage me with a firm and grounding softness. They are constantly recentering me and pulling me out of my own way. After years of talk therapy, this past year of somatic therapy with Ro has allowed me to move into a new phase of healing and growth. One that makes fully feeling my feelings to completion not just a terrifying goal, but a practical reality -- allowing me to move through all of life's difficulties with more clarity and less chaos (self-destructive behavior). And one that would not be possible without the relational therapy approach Ro uses, making me feel safe, supported and not alone. Working with Ro has allowed me to (finally) start receiving tangible benefits of therapy that extend far beyond our weekly sessions together. 10/10 would recommend Ro to any friend or loved one.”
More than 1 year ago
“Ro listens and reflects beautifully. As an artist I especially appreciate the way they use visual metaphor as a way to describe and unpack internal stories and experiences.”
More than 1 year ago
About Rena Oppenheimer
Focus areas
LGBTQ+ Counseling
Relationship Struggles
Women's Issues Therapy
Clientele seen
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Treatment approaches
AEDP
Relational
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Somatic
Narrative
Identity
Gender
Non-binaryFaith
JewishEthnicity
White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Rena Oppenheimer
My name is Rena, and I also go by Ro (both names are great). I am a white queer non-binary Ashkenazi Jewish somatic therapist and artist. I hold a Master's in Social Work from the University of California, Berkeley.
Prison abolition, harm reduction, and consent are important to me, and I strive to practice in ways that are honest and aligned with my values. A sense of humor is also essential to me in healing work, and I believe in making room to go deep as well as to have fun in therapy.
I have experience working with folks who experience depression, self-harm, relationship issues, break-ups, trauma, and anxiety. I love working with millennials, young people, queers, and creatives.
Right now, I am only seeing clients on Telehealth.
What should a new client know about working with you?
To me, therapy is about coming into intimate relationship with yourself, others, and the universe. This might take the shape of me guiding you to slow down and feel your body as you talk about something, or tuning into the dynamics happening between us and how they connect to greater longings and fear in your life. It's all about being finding, moment to moment, the ingredients that you need to feel safe and seen in connection with yourself and another.
We all develop ways to keep ourselves safe from disappointment, hurt, and aloneness. One of my goals is for clients to come into awareness about how they are showing up in relationship--so that you can be in ongoing, compassionate consent with yourself, try on new ways of relating, and deeply accept who you are. Wherever you are, and whatever you bring up in our session that week, includes possibility to drop into your body and into relationship: to move toward healing.
I also bring a decolonizing lens to my work, and guide clients in connecting beliefs about themselves and what they deserve to internalized oppression.
More information on payments and coverage
Payment is due after each session and will be charged with your card on file for any portion of patient responsibility. Receipts will be provided at the time of the charge. This typically takes place 2-4 weeks after the session, once your insurance has had a chance to process the claim. We try our best to verify eligibility, but it is ultimately your responsibility to check coverage and out-of-pocket costs for services. For out-of-network visits, you will be billed at the provider’s self-pay rate, and we can provide an invoice for you to submit to your insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement based on your plan’s benefits.
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- University of California, Berkeley, Master's in Social Work
NPI number
1871282178
Patient reviews
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Overall rating
5.00
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I would like to select every above option as what stands out about Ro, and then some. They are warm, funny, compassionate, intelligent, grounding, and empowering. They show up authentically and support and encourage me with a firm and grounding softness. They are constantly recentering me and pulling me out of my own way. After years of talk therapy, this past year of somatic therapy with Ro has allowed me to move into a new phase of healing and growth. One that makes fully feeling my feelings to completion not just a terrifying goal, but a practical reality -- allowing me to move through all of life's difficulties with more clarity and less chaos (self-destructive behavior). And one that would not be possible without the relational therapy approach Ro uses, making me feel safe, supported and not alone. Working with Ro has allowed me to (finally) start receiving tangible benefits of therapy that extend far beyond our weekly sessions together. 10/10 would recommend Ro to any friend or loved one.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Ro listens and reflects beautifully. As an artist I especially appreciate the way they use visual metaphor as a way to describe and unpack internal stories and experiences.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
I've worked with four therapists in my life and Ro has by FAR been the best.
Ro has been nothing but supportive and empowering throughout our therapeutic relationship. They've supported me through very difficult periods, they've become invested in me as a person and remember details that I've shared in previous sessions, they've been so openminded and accepting of all of me. I never feel judged by them. They are a crucial pillar of support in my life and I'm so so grateful for them.
They are a very open, warm, and honest communicator.
They come armed with expertise in a range of therapeutic techniques and theories so we are constantly collaborating on our approach to therapies. Importantly to me, they are a queer-positive and politically conscious therapist.
I would recommend them highly to anyone in my life.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
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Is Rena Oppenheimer accepting new patients?
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Does Rena Oppenheimer accept my insurance?
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Can I make an appointment with Rena Oppenheimer online?
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What practice does Rena Oppenheimer work with?
Rena Oppenheimer works with Grow Therapy.
What are common reasons for patients to see Rena Oppenheimer?
Rena Oppenheimer frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Rena Oppenheimer on their profile.
What languages does Rena Oppenheimer speak?
Rena Oppenheimer speaks English.