When people contact me to discuss working together, they are often experiencing a level of distress that is no longer tenable. Sometimes the aftershocks of a difficult experience threaten to overwhelm their life and they are at a loss for how to engage with this suffering. Other times, there has been a long-standing difficulty that endures despite multiple attempts to help one’s self to feel better. Often, both experiences are present.

In addition to addressing immediate troubling symptoms, my aim is to help you understand the roots of your distress so that you may develop a fuller understanding of who you are, how you have come to be who you are, and what you most deeply want to move toward in your life. With this expansion of self knowledge comes the possibility of creating a life that is deeply meaningful to you, and I strive to provide the type of accompaniment, presence, and guidance that facilitates this kind of meaningful change.

My name is Shane David and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Since 2007, I have been providing psychotherapy services to adult individuals living in the Bay Area, California. Please have a look through my website to get a sense of who I am and how I work. If you feel that we may be a fit for working together, please contact me for a consultation. I look forward to hearing from you!