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Carson Oberst

Therapist(he/him)
4 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Identity issues, Transgender issues
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Life is a continual process of establishing and reestablishing various identities for ourselves, and sometimes that gets messy or confusing. Sometimes the ways we think and behave become incongruent with what we want and value. Sometimes we have a hard time knowing what we want and value. Sometimes external events or unforeseen challenges disrupt what we envisioned for ourselves and the future. It can feel tricky to navigate issues of identity development, change, grief, loss, anxiety, decision-making, relationship stress, disillusionment, and life transitions alone. But that's what therapy is for.

My approach to therapy

Therapy with me is an opportunity for you to get to know and understand yourself on a level that you have not experienced before. In a safe therapeutic relationship, we can begin to understand how historic and present experiences and relationships have shaped your sense of self and patterns of operating in the world. This insight empowers mindful change...

What you can expect from me

I have extensive experience helping clients navigate a range of concerns, and hold particular skill in supporting LGBTQ+ clients across the lifespan with concerns relating to sexuality, gender identity, and relationships. Let's connect and begin exploring how I can support you in your process of healing, self-discovery, and growth.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Man
  • My style is
    Empowering, Direct, Inquisitive

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    4 years of experience
  • Training
    MC (Masters in Counseling) at University of San Francisco
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Cigna, Curative

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Identity issues, Transgender issues
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Depression, OCD, Stress management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Grief or loss, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Behavioral, Psychoanalytic, Narrative Therapy, Experiential, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Psychodynamic, Strength-Based, Positive Psychology, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Jungian, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Attachment Based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Humanistic, Behavior Modification, Behavioral Activation (BA), Exposure Response Prevention, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English