Healing at the Root:
Trauma-Informed Therapy for
Lasting Change
Personalized individual psychotherapy serving clients in Berkeley, Oakland, San Francisco and online.
Yakov Barton, PhD
About Me
I see therapy as a space to slow down, get curious, and reconnect with what’s really going on beneath the surface.
My approach is warm, collaborative, structured, and rooted in the belief that healing starts at the source—where past experiences and core beliefs continue to shape how we think, feel, and relate.
Trained at Columbia University, I use an emotion-focused and trauma-informed approach to help people work through anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, grief, and relationship challenges. Together, we will explore the deeper patterns that keep you stuck and build ways to feel more grounded, open, and connected—to yourself and to others.
Instructions for living a life.
Pay attention.
Be astonished.
Tell about it.
-Mary Oliver
My Treatment Philosophy
Brief and Structured
Goal-oriented, time-efficient treatment plans designed to help you make meaningful progress.
Evidence-Based
Grounded in research-supported methods including EMDR, Internal Family Systems, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Transformative Partnership
Therapy grounded in trust, empathy, and collaboration—creating a space where meaningful change can unfold.
Integral Treatment
Addressing both symptoms and their underlying causes to support lasting change.
Positive Psychology
Emphasizing resilience, self-understanding, and empowerment—not just symptom reduction.
Whole Person Focus
Integrating mind, body, and relationships to restore balance and wellbeing.
What I Help With
I help adults work through the emotional patterns, past experiences, and relationship dynamics that keep them feeling stuck—so they can reconnect with clarity, confidence, and a stronger sense of self.
Emotional Health & Resilience
• Anxiety, Overthinking, and Panic
• Depression, Grief, and Emotional Numbness
Trauma & Recovery
• Trauma and PTSD
• Addiction and Recovery
Relationships & Life Transitions
• Relationship Conflict, Communication,, and Boundaries
• Major Life Changes and Questions of Identity
If any of these challenges resonate, we can explore what’s holding you back—and begin creating lasting change together.