Camerawerkz
Bay Area Team Headshot Company | Onsite & Studio
Therapist Headshots Bay Area — AMFT · LMFT · LCSW · Psychologist
Professional headshots for Bay Area therapists and mental health professionals — for Psychology Today, GoodTherapy, Zencare, Zocdoc, and your private practice website. We bring a complete studio onsite to group practices and clinics, or photograph you individually at our Jack London Square studio in Oakland.
Onsite practice days from $175/person · Solo sessions from $350 · No Bay Area travel fees.
Therapist Headshots Bay Area
For therapists, the headshot is not a formality. It is the first thing a prospective client sees — often before they read a single word of your bio. On Psychology Today, GoodTherapy, Zencare, Zocdoc, or your private practice website, your photo is making an impression before you ever meet. For someone in a vulnerable moment, deciding whether to reach out to a stranger for help, that impression matters enormously.
One therapist we photographed — an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) specializing in grief and life transitions — found Camerawerkz while searching for Psychology Today headshots online. She had never had a professional headshot taken before. She came to our Jack London Square studio in Oakland and left with a set of images that communicated exactly what a therapist's headshot needs to communicate: warmth, approachability, and the kind of quiet confidence that makes a prospective client feel safe before the first session is ever scheduled.
That is what every therapist headshot session at Camerawerkz is built to deliver.
15+ years of experience. 50+ five-star Google reviews. Private studio at Jack London Square in Oakland. Fully directed sessions from start to finish. Solo sessions start at $350.
MENTAL HEALTH
PROFESSIONALS WE PHOTOGRAPH
The Bay Area mental health community is one of the largest and most diverse in California. Private practice therapists, group practices, community mental health organizations, and healthcare systems — we photograph mental health professionals across all of it.
Credentials and specialties we regularly work with:
Associate Marriage and Family Therapists (AMFT)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT)
Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW)
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors (LPCC)
Psychologists (PhD, PsyD)
Psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners Counselors and therapists in private practice
Therapists specializing in grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, and life transitions
Couples and family therapists
Child and adolescent therapists
LGBTQ+ affirming therapists building affirming practice profiles
Therapists building Psychology Today, GoodTherapy, and Zencare listings
Mental health professionals at group practices and community organizations
Whether you are a pre-licensed AMFT building your first Psychology Today profile or an established psychologist refreshing your private practice website, the session is designed around what your headshot needs to accomplish.
PRICING
Group Practice & Clinic Headshot Days — Onsite (featured) $175 per person · Minimum 10 people · Starting at $1,750 · No travel fees For group practices, community mental health organizations, and clinics, we bring a complete mobile studio to your Bay Area practice and photograph your entire clinical team — every therapist, clinician, and staff member — with consistent lighting and warmth across the whole group. Fully directed 5–10 minute sessions per person, proofing galleries within 2–3 business days, 2 professionally edited images per person within 1–2 weeks, and new-clinician matching so future hires match the team. All we need is a room and a power outlet.
Solo Therapist Headshot Session Starting at $350 For therapists in private practice, a solo studio session runs 30–45 minutes at our Jack London Square studio in Oakland. Fully directed — posture, expression, and energy calibrated to the warmth-and-credibility balance a therapist's headshot needs. Proofing gallery within 2–3 business days. 2 professionally edited final images within 1–2 weeks, sized for Psychology Today, Zencare, Zocdoc, and your website, plus high-resolution files. Additional edited images $75 each. Rush delivery available for directory deadlines.
Small practices (2–9 clinicians): For practices under the 10-person team-day minimum, we schedule back-to-back solo sessions at our Oakland studio — everyone photographed consistently in one visit.
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!"
15 years of Experience
50+ 5 Star Google Reviews
100's of Headshots
"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 A THERAPIST HEADSHOT SESSION LOOKS LIKE
Solo sessions run 30–45 minutes at our private studio at Jack London Square in Oakland — accessible from across the Bay Area, easy off the Bay Bridge, and BART-friendly from the 12th Street Oakland station. The studio is purpose-built for professional photography: professional strobe lighting, multiple backdrop options, and a tethered camera system that shows each shot on a monitor in real time.
Every shot is fully directed — posture, expression, chin angle, energy. Nothing is left to figure out on your own. For a therapist's headshot, the direction is calibrated specifically to what those images need to do: warmth without being casual, confidence without being cold, approachability that makes a prospective client feel they can trust you before they ever send a message. That balance is achieved through direction, not luck.
Many therapists have never had a professional headshot taken before. That is exactly why the directing side of the session matters as much as the lighting and the lens. You do not need photography experience. You just need to show up.
What you get:
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Proofing gallery within 2–3 business days
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2 professionally edited final images within 1–2 weeks
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High-resolution files for print
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Web-optimized files sized for Psychology Today, Zencare, Zocdoc, GoodTherapy, your practice website, and LinkedIn
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Rush delivery available for directory deadlines or website launches
HOW THE PROCESS WORKS
Step 1 — Get a quote (you: 2 minutes) Share a few details about what you need — a Psychology Today photo, a full set for your website and directories, or a group-practice session. Sergio responds the same day.
Step 2 — Book your session (you: 5 minutes) We confirm details, answer questions, and lock in your date. A short prep guide on wardrobe follows.
Step 3 — Show up and shoot (you: 30–45 minutes) Come to our calm, private Jack London Square studio. You'll be guided through every shot — relaxed and directed the whole way. First-timers consistently get their best results here.
Step 4 — Review your proofing gallery (you: pick your favorites) A private gallery arrives within 2–3 business days so you can choose the images you want edited.
Step 5 — Final images delivered (you: update your profiles) Professionally edited images within 1–2 weeks, sized for every directory and your website.
Step 6 — Use them everywhere One consistent image across Psychology Today, GoodTherapy, Zencare, Zocdoc, your website, and LinkedIn — the cohesive presence that turns a profile visitor into a client inquiry.
Where Therapists Use Their Headshots
Bay Area therapists appear on more platforms than almost any other solo professional. Your headshot needs to work consistently across all of them — and a professional image on every platform builds the kind of trust that converts a profile visitor into a client.
Platforms where your therapist headshot will appear:
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Psychology Today therapist directory
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Zencare therapist directory
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Zocdoc provider profile
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GoodTherapy therapist directory
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Headway and other insurance-based directories
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Your private practice website
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SimplePractice and other practice management platforms
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LinkedIn professional profile
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Alma provider directory
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TherapyDen and specialty directories
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Google Business Profile
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Press and media coverage
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Speaking engagement profiles and conference bios
A headshot that is inconsistent across platforms — different lighting, different crops, different quality — signals inconsistency to the prospective client who is researching you. A single professional image used consistently across every platform builds the cohesive, trustworthy presence that attracts the clients you want to work with.
→ See our dedicated
Psychology Today Headshots Bay Area
page for more on optimizing your directory profile photo
Why Bay Area Therapists Choose Camerawerkz
We understand what a therapist's headshot needs to communicate. Warmth. Approachability. Credibility. The balance between professional and human. We photograph mental health professionals regularly, and the direction we apply is calibrated to what therapy clients are looking for when they scroll through a directory.
We make it easy for first-timers. Most therapists have never had a professional headshot taken. The session is fully directed — posture, expression, energy. You do not need to know how to pose. Camera-shy clients consistently walk out with images they are genuinely proud of.
Private studio. Our Jack London Square studio is a private, calm environment — the kind of space that makes it easy to relax, which is exactly what produces natural, authentic headshots. No shared spaces, no waiting rooms, no distractions.
Accessible from across the Bay Area. Less than 20 minutes from San Francisco across the Bay Bridge, easy from Marin via the Richmond Bridge, and from the South Bay via I-880. BART-accessible from the 12th Street Oakland station.
Fast turnaround. Proofing gallery within 2–3 days. Final edited images within 1–2 weeks. Rush delivery available if you are up against a directory submission deadline.
15+ years · 50+ five-star Google reviews · Trusted by Bay Area professionals across healthcare, legal, nonprofit, and beyond.
★★★★★ "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." — Verified Google Review
★★★★★ "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." — Verified Google Review
15+ Years Experience · 50+ Five-Star Google Reviews
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Therapist Headshot FAQ
Do I need photography experience?
None at all. The session is fully directed. We walk you through posture, expression, and angle in real time. Therapists who have never been in front of a professional camera consistently get their best results — the direction exists so you do not have to figure anything out on your own.
What should I wear for a therapist headshot?
Solid colors in warm, approachable tones photograph best — soft blues, warm grays, forest green, burgundy, mauve. Avoid busy patterns and bright white. Most therapists shoot in what they would wear to a session with a client — professional but not stiff. Bring two to three options if you want variety in your proofing gallery.
How is a therapist headshot different from a corporate headshot?
The goal is different. A corporate headshot communicates authority and competence. A therapist's headshot needs to communicate warmth and approachability first, with credibility underneath. The directing we apply is calibrated to that balance — the lighting, backdrop, and expression direction are all adjusted to produce images that feel safe and welcoming rather than formal.
How long does the session take? 30 to 45 minutes.
Most therapists cover two to three looks — different expressions and a backdrop or two — so there are real choices when the proofing gallery arrives.
How quickly will I get my images?
Proofing gallery within 2 to 3 business days. Final professionally edited images within 1 to 2 weeks. Rush delivery available for directory submission deadlines or website launches.
What size do Psychology Today and Zencare require for profile photos? Psychology Today recommends a square image at minimum 200x200 pixels, though higher resolution is always better for quality. Zencare recommends at minimum 400x400 pixels. We deliver web-optimized files sized and formatted for all major therapy directories alongside your high-resolution files.
Do you photograph therapists at their office?
For individual sessions, our Jack London Square studio delivers the most consistent, professional results. For group practices that need headshots across a full team, we bring a complete mobile studio to your Bay Area practice — all we need is a room and a power outlet.
"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."
Serving therapists and mental health professionals throughout the Bay Area
Oakland · San Francisco · Berkeley · Marin County · San Jose · Palo Alto · Walnut Creek · and beyond. Our Oakland studio is less than 20 minutes from San Francisco and easy to reach from every direction.
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