Delilah Raybee

Delilah Raybee is a somatic therapist in Oakland, CA. She can provide telehealth to people who live in California. She works with individuals and couples on anxiety, emotional regulation and relationship issues. Many of Delilah’s clients come in when either a single traumatic event or a lifetime of uncomfortable or overwhelming emotions has led to feeling disconnected from self and the present moment. Many people, without even knowing it, need guidance to help them learn how to access the body’s wisdom in order to heal emotional wounds. Delilah also has specialized training in working with couples somatically.

Delilah believes in the value of healing in both the mind and the body, which is why she practice’s somatic therapy. Somatic therapy works with the mind-body connection, aligning the whole self towards healing and growth. Delilah offers clients a therapy modality called Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, which has clinical evidence towards its efficacy in helping clients heal from trauma and become more resilient.

Delilah’s style is warm and personable. When a client first comes in, she will get to know the client’s unique history and goals for therapy. Delilah is dedicated to providing a relationship that is grounded and focused. In session, Delilah focuses on present moment challenges, family and cultural history and developing the body into a resource. This approach supports clients to feel more connected to self, better able to communicate in personal and professional relationships, and having a more friendly and adaptable inner monologue.

Delilah received their Master’s in Clinical Psychology with a focus in somatic therapy. They gained experience at the Center for Somatic Psychology before joining Blackbird Institute. Outside of private practice, Delilah enjoys time in nature, dance, and connecting with family and friends.