
David Weinstein
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Oakland, CA 94605
Let's Connect (510) 661-3683

I will interrupt you a lot, that is what meditation does. It interrupts our stories about ourselves and the world around us. I will also listen to you, deeply. That is another way meditation helps, we learn to listen to ourselves deeply. The word akrasia means 'out of control' and is used to describe the way we continue to do things that we know is not in our best interest, or don't do things that we know are in our best interest. Most people feel relief just to know there is word for it. The cause of akrasia is said to be a lack of information and meditation gives us access to the information we need to change.
As a therapist trained in both Gestalt therapy and EMDR, as well as being a Zen koan meditation teacher, I offer a unique blend of modalities for helping to cultivate the habit of paying attention. I begin and end each session with a few moments of silent meditation.
It is hard work, but you will feel more alive for the effort. You will develop a skill that you can take home with you. I require that you either have a meditation practice, or are willing to start one, or, be willing to discover that you already have one.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $200
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Cash, Paypal, Venmo
David Weinstein
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / MFC30705 David Weinstein
- In Practice for 33 years
- Attended California Institute of Integral Studies, Graduated 1991
- Certificate from EMDR Certified EMDR Therapist / 1993
- Certificate from Gestalt Institute of San Francisco Certified Gestalt Therapist / 1993
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Spirituality
- Addiction
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Chronic Pain
- Chronic Relapse
- Drug Abuse
- Gambling
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Internet Addiction
- Meditation
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Addiction
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Sports Performance
- Stress
- Substance Use
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
I also speak
Japanese
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
I also speak
Japanese
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- EMDR
- Existential
- Gestalt
- Integrative
- Meditation
- Transpersonal
Location
Nearby Areas

David Weinstein
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Call for a free consultation now - (510) 661-3683