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Sparlha Swaby

LMFT Sparlha Swaby, LMFT
Telehealth Telehealth
Specializes in: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma
In network with Out of Network Superbills

Introduction

I am a Jamaican-American woman who grew up between the Caribbean, New York and California. I graduated with a BA in Anthropology from Stanford University with a focus on Spiritual Ecology (the relationship between humans, nature and spirit). A singer and a poet, I was a full time singer-songwriter and performing artist for many years before starting on the path to becoming a psychotherapist. I received a Masters in Integral Counseling Psychology at CIIS and completed a three year training program in psychodynamic and relational psychotherapy at the Women's Therapy Center. Practicing insight meditation for the last 10+ years, I continue to find great wisdom in the Dharma, as well as in Afro-Diasporic spiritual traditions. All the ways we connect with spirit are of interest to me. All the ways we make meaning from our life stories are of interest to me.

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers
RACE & ETHNICITY Black/African American, Biracial/Multiracial

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance

Licenses

  • LMFT #86285 (CA)

Specialties

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Couples

Communities

  • LGBTQIA+
  • Racial Justice/Equity
  • Kink/Diverse Sexualities
  • Open Relationships/Polyamory

Age groups

  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • English

Payment options

Pay with insurance

Sparlha Swaby accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • Out of Network Superbills

Pay out-of-pocket

  • Individual $165 - $180
  • Couples $225 - $250

Locations

Virtual
Oakland, CA 94606-4122
Video Office

Professional Information

Education

  • Master's Degree, Counseling Psychology - Stanford/CIIS

FAQ

Is Sparlha Swaby accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Sparlha Swaby is currently accepting new clients but has not enabled online booking.
Does Sparlha Swaby offer telehealth appointments? Sparlha Swaby does offer telehealth appointments.
What areas does Sparlha Swaby specialize in? Sparlha Swaby specializes in the following areas: Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma.
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