Therapy for Men, Adults with ADHD, and Folks amidst a Metamorphic, Transitional Phase
Individual therapy with Gustav Helzberg, 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. Most of the people drawn to me fall into one or more of these:
Therapy for men
For men who are the ones everyone counts on, and who want a male therapist and a place where they don’t have to perform.
ADHD and neurodivergence
For creative, sensitive, allergic-to-boredom minds, diagnosed or just suspecting, who are tired of being told to try harder.
Life transitions
For anyone whose ground has shifted: divorce, the death of a loved one, job loss, a career change, becoming a parent.
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. You can ask me for one before scheduling. 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