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Ariel G - EMDR and Relationship Therapy

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT (he, him)

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Oakland, CA 94610
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When it comes to your relationships, you often find yourself exhausting yourself to keep the peace. In those moments, a part of you is working incredibly hard to prevent things from falling apart, relying on an old rule that connection is maintained by leaving yourself out. But later on, another part rushes in, feeling angry and resentful that you didn't say what you actually felt. Whether you are trapped in this loop or navigating a breakup it caused, you're left feeling further from yourself than ever.
In therapy we start by slowing these moments down, noticing the hesitation, the temptation to hold back. As these patterns become more visible, you can begin to understand what they're protecting and where they came from. From there, something shifts. You start to develop a sense of agency, where before it felt like you didn't have a choice.
What you're noticing now didn't start with your last relationship. Many of these patterns formed in the space between what your family needed from you and who you had to be everywhere else, where belonging required a particular kind of adaptation. With therapy, it's an adaptation that can shift. If this resonates, reach out to schedule a free consultation.
Call or Ariel G - EMDR and Relationship Therapy now for a free 15 minute consultation - (415) 877-6791

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Oakland, CA 94610

(415) 877-6791
Website
Supporting second-generation, bicultural adults, as well as men of all backgrounds in Oakland and across California
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Men's Issues and Family Conflict 
$175 Per Session  
I see individuals and couples  
Explore what's holding you back and find ways to move forward.
Ariel G - EMDR and Relationship Therapy
Let's Connect (415) 877-6791
Photo of Ariel Golan - Ariel G - EMDR and Relationship Therapy, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Oakland, CA 94610

(415) 877-6791
Website
Supporting second-generation, bicultural adults, as well as men of all backgrounds in Oakland and across California
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Men's Issues and Family Conflict 
$175 Per Session  
I see individuals and couples  
Explore what's holding you back and find ways to move forward.
Ariel G - EMDR and Relationship Therapy

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $175
  • Couple Sessions $250
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Out of Network
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Sliding-scale spots are available, ranging from $125 to $185 for individual therapy and $185 to $275 for couples therapy. I also use Mentaya's superbill service to help simplify insurance reimbursement. Please reach out with any questions or to learn more.
Photo of Ariel Golan - Ariel G - EMDR and Relationship Therapy, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Ariel G - EMDR and Relationship Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 877-6791
"
Sliding-scale spots are available, ranging from $125 to $185 for individual therapy and $185 to $275 for couples therapy. I also use Mentaya's superbill service to help simplify insurance reimbursement. Please reach out with any questions or to learn more.
Photo of Ariel Golan - Ariel G - EMDR and Relationship Therapy, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Ariel G - EMDR and Relationship Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 877-6791

Qualifications

    Marriage & Family Therapist Associate: Ariel Golan
  • Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of California / 130101 Supervised by Nalini Calamur (California / 128469) Ariel Golan

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 6 years
  • Attended The Wright Institute, M.A. in Counseling Psychology, Graduated 2021
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I combine multiple therapy approaches to help clients understand how their culture, upbringing, and emotional experiences shape their relationship patterns and to support meaningful change in how they relate to themselves and others.
Photo of Ariel Golan - Ariel G - EMDR and Relationship Therapy, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Ariel G - EMDR and Relationship Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 877-6791
"
I combine multiple therapy approaches to help clients understand how their culture, upbringing, and emotional experiences shape their relationship patterns and to support meaningful change in how they relate to themselves and others.
Photo of Ariel Golan - Ariel G - EMDR and Relationship Therapy, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Ariel G - EMDR and Relationship Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 877-6791

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Relationship Issues
  • Men's Issues
  • Family Conflict

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Polyamory & ENM
  • Racial Identity
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma and PTSD
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I work with adults navigating conflict in romantic relationships, breakup recovery, family conflict rooted in cultural or generational tensions, and the particular ways men are often taught to manage emotional experiences. Much of this is shaped by growing up between cultures, where the rules for connection, conflict, and belonging weren't always the same at home as they were everywhere else.
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Ariel G - EMDR and Relationship Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 877-6791
"
I work with adults navigating conflict in romantic relationships, breakup recovery, family conflict rooted in cultural or generational tensions, and the particular ways men are often taught to manage emotional experiences. Much of this is shaped by growing up between cultures, where the rules for connection, conflict, and belonging weren't always the same at home as they were everywhere else.
Photo of Ariel Golan - Ariel G - EMDR and Relationship Therapy, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Ariel G - EMDR and Relationship Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 877-6791

11 Endorsements

Cassiana Peres Luize
Cassiana Peres Luize
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Ariel has a solid and warm presence. He's a gentle but fierce therapist who doesn't shy away from questioning fundamental issues and being with his clients during challenging times.
Julia Meyers
Julia Meyers
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Ariel is grounded, thoughtful, and intelligent. His passion for advocacy, understanding of systemic and cultural factors, and care for marginalized communities truly stand out. He brings a calm, steady presence and a genuine dedication to social justice.
Neda Nguyen Baraghani
Neda Nguyen Baraghani
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Ariel is not only very warm and easy to trust quickly, but he has such an exceptional ability to see issues from all sides, and to be able to zoom out and illuminate issues from a perspective that provides more more clarity and direction.
Matt Druyen
Matt Druyen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Ariel honors a wide range of human experiences from a place of deep authenticity and offers his clients the opportunity of feeling truly known. Ariel is untethered to conventions that often keep clients stuck and holds a unique view of his clients needs.
Brie Gonzalez
Brie Gonzalez
Counselor, MEd, CMHC
Ariel brings a warm, steady presence and help clients gently understand their relational patterns, supporting real movement toward more authentic and grounded connections. I highly recommend meeting with him.
Michelle Savage- Bilingual Infertility and Couples
Michelle Savage- Bilingual Infertility and Couples
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, PMHC, QS
Ariel Golan is a thoughtful therapist who helps clients navigate family estrangement and breakups. He provides a compassionate space to process loss, gain clarity, and move forward with greater self-understanding.
Elaine Luna - Parenting - Anxiety - OCD
Elaine Luna - Parenting - Anxiety - OCD
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
I highly recommend couples working with Ariel. He is very emotionally attuned, reflective, and relational, which helps couples achieve their relationship and communication goals effectively.
Dr. Leighna Harrison—Trauma, Stress, Codependency
Dr. Leighna Harrison—Trauma, Stress, Codependency
Psychologist, PhD
Ariel is one of my go-to referrals for his clinical skill and cultural attunement, working effectively with both couples and individuals. Through his warmth and relatability, he helps his clients build greater self-awareness and stronger relationships.
Gabriela BolivarVillalobos, PhD Burnout Therapist
Gabriela BolivarVillalobos, PhD Burnout Therapist
Psychologist, PhD
If you are second gen looking for a therapist that gets you, Ariel is that therapist. He can help you get through relationship struggles, breakups, and the like. I highly recommend!
Jules Peithman
Jules Peithman
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Ariel has an authentic sense of curiosity and engagement in his work. He is a grounded therapist who's focus is working with all things relational - anything from couples work to processing a friendship breakup to navigating contact with family.
Elisenda Asencio- Fulfilling Relationships
Elisenda Asencio- Fulfilling Relationships
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
I highly recommend Ariel for those stuck in people-pleasing and resentment cycles. They help clients reconnect with their voice, communicate needs clearly, and build more honest, secure relationships with confidence and self-trust.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • EMDR
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Integrative
  • Interpersonal
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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My work is grounded in liberation psychology, and integrates psychodynamic theory, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and parts work. I focus on how systems of power and early relational experiences shape emotional life and relationship patterns. I have also completed Part 1 of the EMDR Basic Training and incorporate EMDR techniques into my practice under clinical consultation.
Photo of Ariel Golan - Ariel G - EMDR and Relationship Therapy, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Ariel G - EMDR and Relationship Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 877-6791
"
My work is grounded in liberation psychology, and integrates psychodynamic theory, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and parts work. I focus on how systems of power and early relational experiences shape emotional life and relationship patterns. I have also completed Part 1 of the EMDR Basic Training and incorporate EMDR techniques into my practice under clinical consultation.
Photo of Ariel Golan - Ariel G - EMDR and Relationship Therapy, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Ariel G - EMDR and Relationship Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 877-6791

Location

Primary Location

Oakland, CA 94610

(415) 877-6791

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Supporting second-generation, bicultural adults, as well as men of all backgrounds in Oakland and across California
Photo of Ariel Golan - Ariel G - EMDR and Relationship Therapy, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Ariel G - EMDR and Relationship Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (415) 877-6791
"
Supporting second-generation, bicultural adults, as well as men of all backgrounds in Oakland and across California
Photo of Ariel Golan - Ariel G - EMDR and Relationship Therapy, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Ariel G - EMDR and Relationship Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (415) 877-6791