Aaron Testard
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
7 Endorsed
5412 N. Clark Street, Suite 207, Chicago, IL 60640
Let's Connect (312) 467-7543
Do you feel lost, questioning who you are or where you're going with no easy answers? Sometimes life takes an unexpected turn, we hit a bottom, or we just realize that something in us is different...or something must change. Such times of confusion and crisis are often the meeting point for our work together. They are also openings to self-discovery and real change. I listen deeply for what you want, develop a relationship of trust, and work WITH you to establish the clarity and direction you need.
I have several years of experience specializing in the areas of sexuality, gender, LGBT issues, addiction, and chronic illness, with both adults and adolescents. I work with couples using the Gottman method, and I use several tools that I have learned over the years to address the particular needs of each client I work with.
I promise to treat your journey with the reverence it deserves while also being fully human. I lead with empathy and kindness while also being truthful and direct. I also aim for that sweet balance of interaction and stepping back to give you reflective space. I look forward to working with you.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $180
- Couple Sessions $270
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, Wire, Zelle
Insurance
- Alameda Alliance Medi-Cal
- Anthem Medi-Cal
- Out of Network
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Aaron Testard
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 45320 Aaron TestardLicense state differs from primary location state.
- License: LMFT 166.001539 / 2022
- License: LPCC 1379 / 2014
- Attended California Institute of Integral Studies, Graduated 2003
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Addiction
- Transgender
- LGBTQ+
Expertise
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Cancer
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Codependency
- Depression
- Domestic Abuse
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Lesbian
- Mood Disorders
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual/Gender Identity
- Substance Use
- Trauma and PTSD
7 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- EMDR
- Expressive Arts
- Feminist
- Gottman Method
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Jungian
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Somatic
Location
Additional Location
1335 Park Ave.
Suite A
Alameda, CA 94501
(312) 467-7543Nearby Areas
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Aaron Testard
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC