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Linsey Parecadan (She/THEY)

Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist No. 157354​
Tel: (510) 496 6002 ext. 24
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"Did you hear about the rose that grew from a crack in the concrete? Proving nature’s laws wrong, it learned to walk without having feet. Funny it seems, but by keeping its dreams, it learned to breathe fresh air."
— Tupac Shakur, The Rose That Grew from Concrete

Linsey’s therapeutic practice is grounded in a deep understanding of how culture, identity, and emotional well-being intersect. She believes healing begins by exploring and understanding oneself in relation to their community and cultural background.

Linsey takes an interactive and engaging approach to therapy, bringing warmth, humor, and lightness into each session, especially during moments of emotional difficulty and deep reflection. She believes therapy is most effective when there is a genuine connection between client and therapist, built on trust, authenticity, and shared intent. She encourages clients to bring their full selves into the process with honesty and courage.

Linsey has worked in community mental health for over seven years, supporting people through crisis situations and those struggling with thoughts of suicide. She has worked with BIPOC, LGBTQIA, and other marginalized groups facing challenges such as anxiety, panic attacks, depression, and trauma. Linsey also takes an affirming stance toward kink and polyamory, creating a supportive and respectful space for clients with diverse relationship and sexual identities.
Linsey takes an affirming stance toward kink and polyamory, creating a supportive and respectful space for clients with diverse relationship and sexual identities.
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Healing, according to Linsey, is a collaborative effort. The therapeutic space is one where both client and therapist work together, each contributing to the growth and understanding that occurs. Linsey is dedicated to helping clients confront their inner truths and unlock the love, belonging, and peace they deserve.
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She understands that pain and suffering often stem from relational disruptions and systemic factors that affect individuals over time, such as attachment issues, cultural challenges, or inherited trauma. She helps clients identify and confront these barriers, guiding them toward healing by embracing their authentic selves.

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Through this process, Linsey supports clients in breaking free from cycles of trauma that may have been passed down through generations, helping them move toward a more liberated, empowered life.

For Linsey, therapy is a sacred space for healing and personal growth, nurtured by the shared vulnerability and courage of both client and therapist. The compassion, wisdom, and connection she has witnessed in others throughout her life inspire her to bring these gifts into her practice, fostering a nurturing environment where clients can thrive.

Clinical areas of interest:
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Trauma and PTSD
Liberation and Decolonization
Relationships and Attachment
Sexuality and Gender Identity
Spirituality and Religious Beliefs

Other certifications and trainings:
  • EMDR-trained: Completed EMDRIA approved EMDR Basic Training; currently completing consultation hours toward EMDRIA certification

Linsey Parecadan holds a Masters in Integral Counseling Psychology at the California Institute of Integral Studies. She is currently a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist supervised by Percy Castellanos, CA Lic #64671.
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Heart in Balance Counseling Center
6536 Telegraph Avenue, Suite C 201
Oakland, CA 94609
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Tel: (510) 496 6002 ext. 1
Email: [email protected]
Heart in Balance is a non-profit, 501(C)3, training and counseling center, in Oakland California, that provides integrative approaches to working with a diverse community of clients and programs. 

Our therapists are Registered Marriage Family Therapist Associates, Post Graduate Trainees and Trainees in Practicum, who possess a broad range of approaches, experience and perspectives. 

We provide both short and long-term psychotherapy to individuals, couples, family, children, and adolescents. We make sessions available with affordable and sliding scale fees.
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