About Me

Hi, I'm David.

I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in California. I help men navigate anxiety, depression, relationships, identity, and life's transitions. While I specialize in working with gay men and provide kink-affirming therapy, I welcome people of all backgrounds who are looking for a place where they can be themselves without fear of judgment.

I believe therapy should feel like a conversation, not a performance. You don't need to have the perfect words or know exactly where to begin. My goal is to create a space where you feel comfortable showing up exactly as you are.

What You Can Expect

You don't have to know what to say before you walk through the door. Some days you'll know exactly what's on your mind. Other days you might not know where to begin. That's okay. We'll figure it out together.

I believe therapy works best when you don't feel like you have to perform. You don't need to filter yourself, search for the "right" words, or pretend you're okay when you're not. You can laugh, cry, sit in silence, vent, or even cuss if that's how you express yourself. Come as you are.

If you're worried about saying the wrong thing, don't be. Chances are I've heard it before. And if I haven't, we'll figure it out together.

Wear what makes you comfortable. Bring your coffee, your favorite hoodie, your dog, or your favorite blanket if you're joining virtually. Therapy is one of the few places where you can let your guard down, and I want it to feel that way.

Although my practice focuses on men's mental health, I also work with people of different genders, sexual orientations, and backgrounds who are looking for a therapist they can feel comfortable with. My hope is that everyone who walks into my practice feels like they're entering a space built on empathy, curiosity, and respect rather than judgment.

You'll probably hear me ask difficult questions, laugh with you when it feels right, and gently challenge you when I think it will help you grow. Therapy can be serious, but it doesn't always have to feel heavy. Sometimes healing comes through insight, sometimes through humor, and often through simply having someone who genuinely listens.

I don't believe therapy is about fixing who you are. I believe it's about understanding yourself, letting go of patterns that no longer serve you, and building a life that feels more like your own.

You don't have to have everything figured out before we begin. Just show up as you are. We'll take it from there.

Outside the Office

I'm a firm believer that therapists don't have to be perfect to be helpful.

Outside of work, you'll usually find me gaming, swimming, exploring San Francisco, or at a live concert. Music is one of the ways I recharge, and you'll usually find me at a show a couple of times each month. I'm also active in LGBTQ+ community spaces, including leather and kink community events, where authenticity, community, and chosen family have played an important role in my life. Those experiences keep me grounded and remind me that we're all more than the challenges that bring us to therapy.

I don't believe therapists have to leave their humanity at the door, and I hope you won't feel like you have to either.

I hope you'll feel comfortable bringing your whole self into therapy, because that's exactly what I try to do, too.