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.
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.
Build independence and confidence in yourself
Understanding and coping with prejudice and exclusion
Building more fulfilling relationships with family members
Heal wounds from past traumatic experiences
Find what’s important to you in all areas of living
Connect more fully to your art and experience flow states
Finding methods besides substances to cope with psychological pain
Adjusting to changes with calm, confidence, and curiosity
Find self compassion and self care as a healthcare worker