https://www.taliakurlandpsyd.com/home daily 1.0 2026-03-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d7330349e7df7693c3464c2/1582258368614-58VOXYKSYGTE5J43PAH2/image-asset.jpeg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d7330349e7df7693c3464c2/1582313467894-Q7XE681OYY7Y7ORYGK68/image-asset.jpeg Home https://www.taliakurlandpsyd.com/policies daily 0.75 2020-03-10 https://www.taliakurlandpsyd.com/psychological-assessment daily 0.75 2023-02-07 https://www.taliakurlandpsyd.com/psychotherapy daily 0.75 2023-02-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d7330349e7df7693c3464c2/1583794577809-EFIEO58G3UETVC7SEXL9/image-asset.jpeg Psychotherapy - Children (Ages 3 and up) Generally, treatment with a pre-school or elementary school-aged child begins with a parent meeting where I will explore background history and parent concerns. Typically, the first 3 – 4 sessions of therapy are considered to be the “assessment period,” and during this time, I will be establishing a relationship with the child and parent(s) and gathering information. After 3 – 4 sessions, I typically meet with parent(s)/legal guardian to review a treatment plan for therapy. Treatment goals are also discussed with clients in developmentally appropriate language. Close collaboration with parents is an essential component to therapy with young children. The amount and scope of parenting work depends on each client and family’s needs and goals. In some cases, therapy will include dyadic work (with both the child and the parent together in session). For other clients, parent sessions will be scheduled at a time that is separate from the child’s regular time slot, and the frequency of parent sessions is determined on a case-by-case basis. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d7330349e7df7693c3464c2/1583794391459-WDFZLUCCYZXBKMYITJA7/image-asset.jpeg Psychotherapy - Adolescents and Young Adults If an adolescent client is a minor, it is required that a parent or legal guardian accompany the client to the first session to review office policies, limits of confidentiality, and sign paperwork. However, the majority of the first session is typically spent getting to know the client. If a client is over the age of 18 and collaboration with a parent or caregiver is requested or suggested, the client will have to sign an authorization for me to communicate with a parent or caregiver. The first few sessions of therapy are considered to be the “assessment period,” during which I will be establishing a relationship with the client and gathering information. Typically, during this time, a separate session with a parent or caregiver is helpful in understanding a client’s history and clarifying the goals for treatment. The extent of involvement of a parent or caregiver in an adolescent or young adult’s treatment will be determined on an individual basis. After the first 3 – 4 sessions, I will meet with the client (and in some cases, the parent(s)/legal guardian) to discuss a treatment plan for therapy. Length of treatment varies for each individual and will be discussed after the initial assessment period. https://www.taliakurlandpsyd.com/contact daily 0.75 2026-03-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d7330349e7df7693c3464c2/1583819189371-L7P1B28D48LS52B85MKO/image-asset.jpeg Contact - Request a free phone consultation Dr. Kurland offers a free 15-minute phone consultation. If you are interested in scheduling an appointment or if you would like to speak with Dr. Kurland about her services, you are welcome to call Dr. Kurland at 510-761-3923 or fill out the contact form below. If you choose to fill out the form below, please note that privacy and confidentiality over the internet cannot be guaranteed. Dr. Kurland will respond to Inquiries within 48-business hours (Monday through Friday). https://www.taliakurlandpsyd.com/about daily 0.75 2023-02-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d7330349e7df7693c3464c2/1582150407635-Z8JF4UK2MZF1IGN9IGIL/0181_BDKfamily%2Bcopy.jpg About - About Dr. Kurland Licensed Psychologist PSY 28071 I am a licensed clinical psychologist located in Oakland, California. I have expertise in psycho-educational and psychological assessment for children, adolescents, and adults. In addition, I specialize in psychotherapy with children, adolescents, young adults, and families. My style is warm and thoughtful, and grounded in the spirit of mutual respect. In addition to seeing clients privately, I have served as the Assistant Training Director at the Wright Institute Assessment Services (WIAS) in Berkeley, CA. At WIAS, I provided clinical supervision and training support for graduate students learning clinical assessment. I have also taught clinical assessment to Master’s level students at the Wright Institute. I am the mother of two young sons, and I enjoy being outside and exploring the beauty of the Bay Area with my family. https://www.taliakurlandpsyd.com/covid19 daily 0.75 2022-05-31 https://www.taliakurlandpsyd.com/book-an-appointment daily 0.75 2021-04-16