Camerawerkz
Bay Area Team Headshot Company | Onsite & Studio
Psychology Today Headshots for Bay Area Therapists
A headshot for a therapist is different from a headshot for an attorney or a tech executive. The visual signals are different. The emotional register is different. Attorneys need to look authoritative. Executives need to look decisive. Therapists need to look safe — like someone a person in a vulnerable moment would feel comfortable opening up to. At Camerawerkz, we photograph Bay Area therapists, counselors, psychologists, and mental health professionals for their Psychology Today profiles and broader professional presence. Our Jack London Square studio in Oakland is private, quiet, and specifically built to produce the kind of warm, approachable, professionally polished headshots that make potential clients feel comfortable reaching out.
Who We Photograph
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Solo practitioners launching or refreshing a private practice, who need a Psychology Today profile photo that actually represents who they are and the kind of clients they want to attract
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Group practices that want a consistent, cohesive look across every clinician's profile on their website and Psychology Today team page
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Psychiatrists and prescribers who need a headshot balancing clinical credibility with warmth
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Marriage and family therapists, social workers, and counselors building their caseload through online directories
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Therapists who've been using the same photo for years and know it no longer reflects how they practice
What Makes a Therapist Headshot Different
A headshot for a therapist is not the same as a headshot for a corporate executive. The goals are different, and so is the feel. Here's what we specifically focus on for mental health practitioners:
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Softer lighting — an approachable, warm setup, the visual equivalent of a calm, welcoming office
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Neutral, warm-toned backgrounds — nothing that pulls attention away from your face or feels clinical
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Wardrobe guidance for "approachable professional" — not a suit and tie, not casual weekend wear. The sweet spot is something you'd actually wear in session
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Genuine expression over a posed one — warmth over formality, approachability over authority
Google Reviews
"We had Sergio take headshots and a group shot of all of our staff for our upcoming website re-boot. He was an absolute pleasure to work with, everyone enjoyed his working manner. Couldn't recommend more highly!"
"My experience with Sergio was great! He was extremely professional, available, and communicative. He made me feel comfortable in the studio and turned around the photos quickly. I would recommend Sergio to anyone."
What's Included
Solo Sessions:
Private, professionally lit studio at Jack London Square, purpose-built for headshots
30–45 minutes, fully directed, with wardrobe and background guidance specific to therapy contexts
2 professionally edited images, delivered within 1–2 weeks
Group Practice Team Days:
Complete mobile studio brought directly to your practice
Every clinician photographed one at a time, 5–10 minutes each, fully directed
Same lighting, same backdrop, same warm and approachable standard across your entire team
Eliminates the coordination problem of sending multiple clinicians to a studio on different days and ending up with mismatched headshots
Delivered within 2 weeks, ready for your website, Psychology Today profiles, and any other platform where your clinicians appear
Pricing
Solo Session
$350 per session
30–45 minutes at our Jack London Square studio in Oakland
2 professionally edited images
Group Practice Team Day
$175 per person
10-person minimum ($1,750 minimum)
2 professionally edited images per person
5–10 minutes per person, plus 45–60 minutes setup/breakdown
No travel fee anywhere in the Bay Area
Smaller practice? Contact us — we can often still make it work.
How It Works
Solo Sessions:
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Fill out the quote form and pick a session time
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We send wardrobe and prep guidance specific to therapy-context headshots
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30–45 minutes at our Oakland studio, fully directed
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Proofing gallery within 2–3 business days, finals within 1–2 weeks
Group Practice Team Days:
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Fill out the quote form with your practice size and preferred date
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We send a scheduling template that works around clinical hours
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We arrive and set up the full studio at your practice within 45–60 minutes
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Each clinician is photographed 5–10 minutes, fully directed
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Proofing gallery within 2–3 business days; each clinician selects their favorite
Why Camerawerkz
We understand the difference. A therapist headshot isn't a corporate headshot in a nicer shirt — the lighting, backdrop, and direction are built specifically for warmth and approachability.
Private, quiet studio. No corporate office energy — our Jack London Square studio is calm and unhurried, which shows in the final images.
Consistency for group practices. Same lighting, same backdrop, same standard across your entire clinical team — no mismatched photos on your Psychology Today team page.
We guide everything. Wardrobe, expression, posture — most clients have never had a professional headshot taken before, and that's the norm here, not the exception.
15+ years of Bay Area experience. 50+ five-star Google reviews, and specific experience photographing therapists, counselors, and mental health practices throughout the region.
WHO BOOKS THERAPY HEADSHOTS WITH US
Solo practitioners launching or refreshing a private practice who need a Psychology Today profile photo that actually represents who they are and the kind of clients they want to attract.
Associates working toward licensure who are building their professional presence for the first time — Psychology Today profiles, practice directories, and a LinkedIn profile that reflects their emerging career.
Group practice therapists whose practice wants a consistent, cohesive look across all clinician profiles on their website and Psychology Today team page. We photograph multiple therapists in a single session with consistent lighting and backgrounds.
Psychiatrists and prescribers in private practice or integrated care settings who need a headshot that balances clinical credibility with warmth and approachability.
Marriage and family therapists, social workers, and counselors building their caseload through online directories who need a profile photo that makes potential clients feel comfortable enough to reach out.
Therapists who've been using the same photo for years and know it no longer looks like them, no longer reflects how they practice, or is simply not doing the job it should be doing.
"Sergio was very professional and made me feel comfortable right away. The pictures he took captured the confidence and creativity I wanted them to. He'll always be my go-to when I need headshots or any other photographs."
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a therapist headshot cost? Solo sessions start at $350. Group practice team days are $175 per person with a 10-person minimum.
How is a therapist headshot different from a corporate headshot? Therapists need to look approachable and safe rather than authoritative. We use softer lighting, warm-toned neutral backgrounds, and wardrobe guidance built for a therapy context — not a corporate one.
Can you photograph our whole group practice? Yes. We bring a complete mobile studio to your practice and photograph every clinician in a consistent style, working around clinical hours.
What should I wear for a therapist headshot? Something you'd actually wear in session — put together but not stiff. We help you figure out the right choice before we start shooting.
Do you photograph psychiatrists and prescribers too? Yes. We work with psychiatrists and prescribers who need a headshot that balances clinical credibility with warmth.
How fast will I get my photos? Proofing gallery within 2–3 business days. Final edited images within 1–2 weeks.
Do I need experience in front of a camera? None at all. Most clients have never had a professional headshot taken before — we guide every shot.
Can I use this photo for my Psychology Today profile? Yes — that's exactly what these sessions are built for, along with your practice website and any other directory listing.
Ready for a Headshot That Actually Represents Your Practice?
Tell us whether you're booking a solo session or a group practice team day, and we'll get back to you fast.
Direct contact: sergio@camerawerkz.com · (510) 506-4892
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