Therapy for adults with ADHD, for men, and for folks amidst an exploratory, transitional phase
Individual therapy with Gustav Helzberg, MA, LMFT, in Kentfield (Marin County), Oakland, and online. Relatable, non-judgmental, somatic-informed, and humor-friendly.
There is a road, no simple highway
Between the dawn and the dark of night
And if you go, no one may follow
That path is for your steps alone
~Robert Hunter (songwriter for the Grateful Dead)
Who I work with
Adults 18 and older, especially young adults through midlife. Whoever you are, you’re warmly welcome here. Most of the people drawn to me fall into one or more of these:
ADHD and neurodivergence
For creative, sensitive, allergic-to-boredom minds, diagnosed or just suspecting, who are tired of being told to try harder, including the many women first diagnosed as adults.
Therapy for men
For men who feel everyone counts on them, or who want a male therapist and a place where they don’t have to perform.
Life transitions
For anyone whose ground has shifted: divorce, the death of a loved one, job loss, a career change, becoming a parent, or something else.
What is therapy? What can I expect?
Great questions! The answer depends upon us, who we are together. Let’s begin with getting to know each other a bit. Custom-design, collaboration, sculpting. We’ll roll up our sleeves, get in there, and take the time to see what works (not assume that we already know, or should know)!
I work especially well with people who are emotionally driven, sensitive, and creative, collaborating on depression, anxiety and worry, self-esteem, relationship and family stuff, trauma, and feeling stuck, burned out, or at a crossroads. I also align readily with those on a mindful path, propelled to keep growing and evolving.
psy . cho . ther . a . py
/ˌsīkōˈTHerəpē/
From Ancient Greek psyche ψυχή, “breath; spirit; soul,”
and therapeia θεραπεία, “healing; to draw nearer to wholeness”
The practical details
Where
Kentfield (central Marin), Oakland, or online by secure video
When
55-minute sessions, once a week, at a consistent day and time
Fee
$200 per session. Out-of-network; superbills provided for possible reimbursement
First step
A free consultation call to see whether we’re a good fit
Why private pay? Insurance generally requires a diagnosis before it covers therapy. Paying privately keeps your care between us unless you choose to submit a superbill, and our work isn’t shaped by an insurer’s rules about how many sessions you get.
Good Faith Estimate: Under the federal No Surprises Act, if you don’t have insurance or choose not to use it, you have the right to a Good Faith Estimate of the expected cost of your care. If a bill is at least $400 more than your estimate, you can dispute it. Learn more at cms.gov/nosurprises.
Let’s talk
Reach out for a free consultation. We’ll talk about what’s bringing you in and whether we’re a good fit.
(510) 214-2646 · therapywithgustav@gmail.com
905 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Suite F, Kentfield, CA 94904
6239 College Ave, Suite 303, Oakland, CA 94618
Gustav Helzberg, MA, LMFT #144932 · Psychology Today profile
ADHD therapist · men’s therapist · therapist for burnout and life transitions · mindfulness-based · Buddhist-informed