Gay Bay Area IFS Therapist
Feeling stuck, disconnected, or burdened by shame? I help individuals like you navigate these struggles, uncover what’s holding you back, and release these binds by using my innate gifts of attunement and intuition, combined with my dedication, experience, and thorough training in trauma and attachment. Helping people like you is my life’s work. While I have extensive experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds, I specialize in supporting gay and queer men and those dealing with childhood trauma.
I am a gay male therapist in Oakland who also specializes in relationship counseling, therapy for work burnout, LGBTQ+ therapy, and trauma therapy. I can help with a variety of mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, and PTSD.
With me, you will be in safe and capable hands. I specialize in teaching and showing people how to notice, understand, and use their feelings to make their lives better. I have a lot of training and experience in this specialty. It’s called Internal Family Systems (IFS). I even publish articles about and help other therapists learn IFS.
You can schedule a free introductory call today.
DEI Statement
I am a white, able bodied, upper middle class, neurotypical, gay cis male. I am aware that if you are of different identities to my own (e.g. BIPOC, transgender or nonbinary, neurodiverse) that may bring up internal conflict about whether or not I can be a safe person to turn to or if I can adequately understand your experiences. I welcome having a conversation about this in our initial communications and/or our therapy sessions. And, should you decide to have this conversation with me, I pledge to be open, receptive, engaged, and compassionate.
Why choose an out of network, private mental health therapist?
Services
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Codependency
Build independence and confidence in yourself
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Cultural issues
Understanding and coping with prejudice and exclusion
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Family relationships
Building more fulfilling relationships with family members
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Trauma
Heal wounds from past traumatic experiences
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Life Meaning
Find what’s important to you in all areas of living
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Artists and Creatives
Connect more fully to your art and experience flow states
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Substance Abuse
Finding methods besides substances to cope with psychological pain
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Life Transitions
Adjusting to changes with calm, confidence, and curiosity
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Healthcare Workers
Find self compassion and self care as a healthcare worker
