There are 10,169 Counselors in Oakland, CA and 4% of those with reviews are rated 4-star or higher. Popular hospitals in the area include Contra Costa Regional Medical Center, Highland Hospital and California Pacific Medical Center - Davies Campus.
Residents of Oakland have access to several large healthcare systems, including regional providers Kaiser Permanente and MercyOne. UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital has an Oakland and San Francisco campus for the nearest dedicated children’s care. Veterans living in Oakland can receive care at Oakland Vet Center.
Oakland’s Top-Rated Facilities
Though most of the nationally-ranked facilities are in neighboring San Francisco, Kaiser Permanente’s Oakland and Richmond Medical Center offer some of Oakland’s best care. Oakland and Richmond Medical Centers are rated high-performing in seven procedures and conditions, including:
diabetes
kidney failure
lung cancer surgery
U.S. News ranks UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals #3 in California for children’s care and nationally in 10 children’s specialties, including:
Counselors are trained to help you care for your mental health. When searching for a counselor, start by looking at their education, licenses, and certifications. Licensed counselors have titles such as a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT). Counselors specialize in areas such as family and marriage, addiction, religious support, and work stress. If you believe you need additional support from medication, it may be best for you to contact a Psychiatrist. If you are nervous about starting counseling, many healthcare groups offer virtual sessions for you to try from the comfort of your home. Many insurance plans and employer benefits include counseling services, making the cost of counseling affordable. There are also many affordable flat rate options available online. Finding the right counselor for you can be a life-changing part of your mental health.
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