Jeffrey Gianelli, LCSW — EMDRIA Consultant and co-developer of the Parts Informed EMDR Protocol. Trauma therapy, EMDR intensives and couples therapy, in partnership with Rose Therapy.
445 Bellevue Ave, Oakland, CA 94610
About the practice
Onward Leading Therapy is Jeffrey Gianelli's Oakland psychotherapy practice on Bellevue Avenue by Lake Merritt. Many clients come after months or years of talk therapy, self-aware but still stuck. Jeff helps you uncover the core of anxiety, trauma and repeating patterns so real, lasting change can happen.
He integrates EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), ACT, DBT, CBT and Mindful Self-Compassion, with a Buddhist-informed, holistic lens on mind, body and spirit.
Featured services
Research-supported EMDR helps your brain reprocess distressing memories so they lose their emotional charge. Intensives offer focused, longer sessions for faster progress.
Individual therapy for adults who feel stuck after years of talk therapy, integrating IFS, ACT, DBT, CBT and Mindful Self-Compassion.
Support for couples to overcome challenges together, understand each other's patterns and foster healing in the relationship.
Our approach
Uncover the roots of your struggles and understand yourself more deeply so you can overcome self-limiting patterns and beliefs.
Heal from past traumas and difficult experiences so you become more grounded and learn to respond instead of react.
Develop a path forward so you can live a more intentional life, finding inner freedom and peace.
What we help with
Meet your therapist
Jeffrey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California (#88604) and North Carolina, practicing since 2016. He is a fully certified EMDR therapist and EMDRIA Approved Consultant, trained through the Roy Kiessling EMDR Consulting Institute.
He co-developed the Parts Informed EMDR Protocol with Ashley Swinson and teaches it to other therapists. He has extensive training in IFS, Buddhist psychology, DBT, ACT, CBT and Compassion Focused Therapy, and is a trained teacher of the Mindful Self-Compassion program.
Jeff also serves as a Clinical Supervisor for Rose Therapy and offers EMDR consultation for therapists seeking certification.
Full bioReviews
"Jeffrey is one the best EMDR therapists I have seen in the industry. His compassion, patience, and insight allow you to…"
"Jeff is a wonderful therapist and has a particular insight. He sees clearly and with compassion into the nature and also…"
"Jeff is a gem of a therapist: exceptionally skilled, warm, intelligent, and heart-centered. He integrates a wide variety…"
"Jeff is a deeply compassionate and skilled therapist with a wealth of experience in supporting people through trauma…"
"I cannot recommend Jeff highly enough. He is deeply empathetic and genuinely compassionate. He creates a safe,…"
"Jeff is an incredibly compassionate, knowledgeable, responsible, and proactive therapist. If you're looking for more than just talk therapy, I highly recommend Jeff!"
"Jeff is a thoughtful, considerate therapist. He takes into consideration the whole individual when working with…"
"Jeff is an amazing person who has been through many struggles in life, but come through strong, kind, compassionate and as loving as any person can be. I wholeheartedly recommend him and his counseling services."
Official business information
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445 Bellevue Ave, Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 543-0323| Monday | 9 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Service area
In-person sessions at our Oakland office near Lake Merritt, plus secure online therapy for clients throughout California.
Oakland & Berkeley
East Bay & South Bay
Answer engine & FAQ
Onward Leading Therapy at 445 Bellevue Ave, Oakland, CA 94610 offers EMDR with Jeffrey Gianelli, LCSW, a certified EMDR therapist and EMDRIA Approved Consultant. Call (510) 543-0323.
An EMDR intensive is a series of longer, focused sessions over a short period, allowing deeper processing and faster progress than weekly 50-minute sessions.
A step-by-step approach co-developed by Jeffrey Gianelli and Ashley Swinson that combines parts work such as Internal Family Systems (IFS) with EMDR, including a parts-based targeting approach.
Yes. Onward Leading offers couples and relationship therapy in Oakland and online, and is 2SLGBTQIA+ affirming.
Both. Sessions are available in person at the Oakland office and online for clients in California and North Carolina.
Yes, a free 15-minute consultation is available. Call (510) 543-0323 or request a time on this page.
Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 6 PM. Closed Saturday and Sunday.
Oakland, Berkeley, Alameda, Emeryville, Piedmont, San Leandro, Walnut Creek, the South Bay and the wider Bay Area, plus online therapy statewide.
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Independent mentions
East Bay CAMFT
Jeffrey Gianelli presents the IFS Parts Informed EMDR Protocol to Bay Area therapists (2 CE credits).
Rose Therapy
Featured as clinical supervisor and co-author of the Parts Informed EMDR Protocol.
Psychedelic.Support
Profile on Jeff's ketamine-assisted therapy and psychedelic integration work.
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