• Improving Intimate Relationships

    Develop skills to feel safe and connected in intimate partnerships. I specialize in gay relationships, consensually non monagamous relationships, and break ups.
    READ MORE
  • Work Stress Relief

    Learn techniques that lead to relief from work stress. I specialize in issues of burnout, career development, relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and direct reports, and therapy for those who work in tech and healthcare.
    READ MORE
  • LGBTQ+ Therapy

    My experiences as a gay identified male and as a proud member of the larger LGBTQ family tune me into many invisible stressors of gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans, and queer clients. I’m skilled, experienced, and intuitive in providing a safe space for LGBTQ life experiences.
    READ MORE

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?

Learn more here.

Book a consultation (650) 420-3274OR SEND A MESSAGE

Services

  • Codependency

    Build independence and confidence in yourself

  • Cultural issues

    Understanding and coping with prejudice and exclusion

  • Family relationships

    Building more fulfilling relationships with family members

  • Trauma

    Heal wounds from past traumatic experiences

  • Life Meaning

    Find what’s important to you in all areas of living

  • Artists and Creatives

    Connect more fully to your art and experience flow states

  • Substance Abuse

    Finding methods besides substances to cope with psychological pain

  • Life Transitions

    Adjusting to changes with calm, confidence, and curiosity

  • Healthcare Workers

    Find self compassion and self care as a healthcare worker