David J Kest
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
Let's Connect (650) 924-9677
I offer an "Integrated Approach to Psychotherapy" for adults, couples and families. We may first seek to reduce negative symptoms and increase stability in our life, but eventually I support and challenge my clients to graduate from "surviving to truly "thriving" in all major aspects of their life. Relationships have shaped and influenced who we are and many clients appreciate help with essential relationship skills. I am one of the few therapists in Marin and SF actually certified as an Imago Relationship Therapist and have had the honor to assist the cofounders many times with their weekend workshops. on the West Coast.
A certified Imago Relationship Therapist in SF and Marin Teaching couples the "Art of Dialogue" . Based on the work by Dr. Harville Hendirx, PhD., in his best selling book "Getting the Love You Want." Imago Relationship Therapy, has a great thirty year track record and is Oprah's favorite! In addition I am Certified in EMDR Trauma Therapy.
I am a Family Therapist first, often focussing on relationship issues and communication skills. However, some clients want to work 1:1 for personal growth and for them I offer "Integrated Psychotherapy" that blends somatics/mind-body awareness, cognative-behavioral skills, psychodynamic insight and spiritual awakening (whenever appropriate).
Call or Email David J Kest now for a free 15 minute consultation - (650) 924-9677
Let's Connect (650) 924-9677
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $260
- Couple Sessions $260
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, VisaInsurance
- Anthem
- Blue Cross
- Optum
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
David J Kest
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (650) 924-9677
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / MFC 30578 David J Kest
- In Practice for 32 years
- Attended Antioch University West, MA in Clinical Psychology , Graduated 1990
- Certificate from EMDR institute NPI 1801404845 / 1994
- Certificate from Imago Relationship Therapists North America NPI 1841404845 / 2010
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
David J Kest
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (650) 924-9677
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Relationship Issues
- Parenting
- Marital and Premarital
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Imago Relationship Therapy
- Infidelity
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Sex Therapy
- Sexual Addiction
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
David J Kest
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (650) 924-9677
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Coaching
- EMDR
- Existential
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Gestalt
- Imago
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Somatic
- Transpersonal
- Trauma Focused
David J Kest
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (650) 924-9677
Groups
MidLife Men
Inquire now for 2018! Ages 30-60. Meets twice a month. Get support and be compassionately challenged to grow, heal and mature with other men and an experienced facilitator.
Expertise
Family Conflict
Life Transitions
Men's Issues
Types of Therapy
Integrative
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$50-$80
Group Meets
Every other Mon, Wed 7 P.M. - 9 P.M.
Location
1703 Fifth Avenue
Suite #303
San Rafael, CA 94901
Email David J Kest about this group or call - (650) 924-9677
Mindful Mens group
New Group in 2018! Meets twice per month on Tuesdays or Thursdays in SF. Get support and be compassionately challenged by other men and an experienced facilitator to grow, heal and mature.
Expertise
Life Transitions
Men's Issues
Relationship Issues
Types of Therapy
Integrative
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$50-$80
Location
Near thr Marina Distruct in SF
2918 Webster Street
(off Union)
San Francisco, CA 94123
Email David J Kest about this group or call - (650) 924-9677
Location
Primary Location
IMAGO Relationship Therapy
1703 Fifth Avenue
Suite #303
San Rafael, CA 94901
(650) 924-9677Email Me
Additional Location
Imago Relationship Therapy
2161 Union Street
Suite #4
San Francisco, CA 94123
(650) 924-9677