
Walt Odets
Psychologist, PhD
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2904 Florence Street, Berkeley, CA 94705
Let's Connect (510) 858-2863

My practice is devoted to therapy with gay men and counseling for gay couples. I specialize in gay, bisexual and trans issues, including relationships, intimacy and sex, as well as depression, anxiety, trauma, isolation and HIV. I have written extensively about the psychological and social issues of gay men and gay communities. My most recent book, released by Farrar, Straus and Giroux (and Penguin Random House in the U.K.), is "Out of the Shadows: Reimagining Gay Men's Lives."
My theoretical approaches vary with the client and our mutual objectives. I draw on psychodynamic, developmental, humanistic and narrative theory. All therapy relies on the relationship between client and therapist. It must be kind and supportive, and at the same time honest and challenging. Therapy is about self-discovery and the implementation of change.
If you would like to discuss the possibility of therapy or couples counseling, please contact me by phone or E-mail. I am happy to set up a telephone, Zoom talk or office appointment to discuss your issues and to answer any questions you might have. I also suggest that you visit my website at "waltodets.com".
Call or Email Walt Odets now for a free 15 minute consultation - (510) 858-2863
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
- Couple Sessions $175
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by Cash, Check
Insurance
- Out of Network
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 858-2863

Walt Odets
Psychologist, PhD
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / PSY12715 Walt Odets
- In Practice for 35 Years
- Certificate from Wesleyan University B.A. in philosophy / 1969
- Certificate from The Professional School of Psychology S.F. M.A. Psychology / 1983
- Attended The Professional School of Psychology S.F., PhD, Graduated 1989
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- LGBTQ+
- Bisexual
- Relationship Issues
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Peer Relationships
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sex Therapy
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Addiction
- Stress
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Coaching
- Eclectic
- Emotionally Focused
- Existential
- Experiential Therapy
- Family Systems
- Humanistic
- Interpersonal
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
Location
Nearby Areas
Counties
Neighborhoods
Call for a free consultation now - (510) 858-2863

Walt Odets
Psychologist, PhD