Ilse Gonzalez-Lloyd
she/her
About
Ilse
Hi there, I’m Ilse! I have been a therapist for 12 years. Grounded in empathy and curiosity, I strive to create a calm and supportive environment where you can slow down, reflect, heal, and grow. My collaborative approach blends warmth, gentle humor, and strategies to help you gain insight, build resilience, and develop a deeper self-understanding.
For me, therapy is a place for genuine connection—a space where compassion, curiosity, and laughter can all coexist. I feel deeply honored to walk alongside you as you learn to meet yourself with kindness, make sense of your experiences, and navigate life's challenges. My ultimate hope is that you leave our sessions feeling more grounded, confident, and connected to who you truly are.
My identity as a Latina is central to who I am and how I move through the world. Navigating the beautiful complexities of dual cultures has deeply shaped my perspective on belonging, resilience, and community. Finding balance and inspiration means nurturing these connections to my roots, my loved ones, and myself.
When I’m looking to recharge, you can usually find me tending to my many houseplants, spending time outdoors with my pup and chickens or leaning into my love of exploration through both local and international travel.
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treats clients with
Stress
Depression
Anxiety
Life Transitions
Trauma and PTSD
Cultural or Racial Identity
Relationship Difficulties
Anger
Childhood Challenges
Communities
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specializes in
Women's Issues
Immigrants/Refugees
Approaches
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can use
Narrative Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Mindfulness
Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Psychodynamic
Psychoanalytic
Humanistic/Transpersonal
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
Ilse
education and experience
- Therapist at Native American Health Center, Oakland
- Therapist at Effective School Solutions, Redwood City
- Initial Assessment Coordinator at Kaiser Permanente, San Leandro
- Clinical Social Worker at Oakland Unified School District, Oakland
- Clinical Case Manager at Fred Finch Youth Center, Oakland
- Masters in Social Work, Fordham University
- BS in Anthropology, UC Berkeley
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license information