Erin Carnahan, LPCC
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
Oakland, CA
Online only
Free initial consultation
About me
I specialize in helping queer, trans, and neurodivergent folks of color to recover from burnout, religious trauma, depression and anxiety, empowering them to heal, love, and grow as their authentic selves.
When you’re mixed race, queer, trans, neurodivergent, or questioning, it can seem impossible to feel seen and accepted for all of who you are. Whether you’re burnt out from masking in a neurotypical society, reeling with self-doubt and anxiety after growing up in controlling or chaotic environments, or barely scraping by (even if no one else seems to see how much you’re struggling) – you deserve to be seen and supported as your whole, complex self.
As a queer, biracial, ex-vangelical, and late-identified Autistic, I know what it’s like trying to contort yourself into spaces, relationships, and boxes that don’t fit. No one can survive that isolation, weariness, and shame forever – especially not alone – and you don’t need to keep trying.
Therapy with me is rooted in a foundation of unconditional acceptance, compassionate curiosity, and acknowledging sociopolitical contexts. Instead of forcing rigid or unrealistic plans on you, we’ll collaborate to customize an approach that affirms your unique identities and lived experiences. Together, we can figure out a freer way forward; start by scheduling a free consultation call on my website (livingoakcounseling.com).
License
License(s)
Board certification
Education
Wheaton College Graduate School
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$215 - $Accepted payment methods
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Credit Card
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Accepted credit cards
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
- Discover
Specialties and clinical interests
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Body Image
- Career
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Gender Identity
- Grief & Loss
- Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs)
- LGBTQIA+
- Life Coaching
- Mental Health Professionals
- Pre-Marital & Marital Issues
- Race-Based Traumatic Stress (RBTS)
- Relationships
- School Performance
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Injury
- Sexual Identity
- Sleep Disorders
- Spirituality
- Stress/Stress Management
- Suicidality
- Trauma & PTSD
- Women's Issues
Therapy types
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Feminist Therapy
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness
- Narrative Therapy
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
Community specialties
- LGBTQIA+
- Immunodisorders
- Single Parents
- People with Disabilities
- Autism
- Hispanic or Latino
- Biracial
- Black
- Trauma Survivors
- Health at Every Size (HAES)
- Immigrants
- Asian
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- Third Culture Kids
- Mixed Race
Faith-based specialties
- Atheism/Agnosticism
- Christianity
Licensed to see clients in
Years in practice
Service types
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Adults (18+)
- Individuals
Languages
- English
Website and social media