David Javate (He/Him)

MA AMFT CHP
Not Accepting Clients

I am a Filipino-American Somatic Psychotherapist and Certified Hakomi Practitioner, a method of mindfulness-based body-oriented therapy.

Associate Marriage & Family Therapist in Oakland, CA
Supervised by Grady Fort, LMFT #90047

Services
  • Individual
  • Couples

About My Clients

As a man of color and son of immigrants, I tend to work well with clients who are: -open to mindfulness and exploring the body experience -wanting to find their “voice” in life and in relationships -going through life transitions such as the “mid-life crisis” -BIPOC individuals who are struggling in professional environments -couples having communication issues -adolescent boys who are wanting a

My Background and Approach

I take a compassionate and holistic view towards healing that is informed by Buddhist psychology, social justice, and a belief in our inherent preciousness and inner capacity for healing and wholeness. My personal development background includes experience in insight meditation, men’s work, diversity, equity and inclusion work, martial arts, and health, wellness and fitness. I believe psychotherapy is a conscious and supportive relationship of inner healing and empowerment. Through a collaborative and compassionate approach towards your struggles, we can collectively discover new perspectives to approaching life. Using a body-based approach, I use mindfulness to explore your experience. By exploring your experience with curiosity and compassion, we can potentially give you a new perspective and insight on your situation.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

At our core, I believe that we are precious beings who have the capacity to be creative and loving. This belief may have been obscured by our family, culture, and country through racism, sexism, ableism, and many other forms of oppression. I have awareness around my privileged identities as a hetero cis-male who is temporarily able-bodied and am open to working with all ethnicities, gender identities, and sexual orientations with curiosity and humility.

I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Buddhism

At A Glance

  • Experience: 4 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $180 - 190/session

Info

415.638.9260 Email David
360 Grand Ave
Oakland, CA 94610

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