Andy Sussman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
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5435 College Avenue, Suite 110-8, Oakland, CA 94618
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It's a courageous step to seek help. Things aren't working and you are looking for a new way, new strategies and perspective. You need relief from this angst. The surprise here is that your pain, frustration or relationship conflict can also be an asset. I am not suggesting minimizing your emotional suffering nor the importance of us finding immediate relief. My experience is that in facing your difficulties we can move towards enduring change. How does change happen in therapy? In my work with clients we identify some of the stories you have been telling yourself.
Many stories and thoughts are limiting, repetitive and have questionable truth. Some examples may be that we are inept, things will never change, if only we had a different partner, or that we are forever imprisoned by fears and addictions. We share this narrative and examine it without judgment.
In fleshing out the ritualized stories we learn of their origins. While insight is important, we've got to use it to craft different actions and ways of thinking. Over time we develop a different relationship with ourselves and the people in our life.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $250
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Out of Network
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Andy Sussman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / LCSW62406 Andy Sussman
- In Practice for 14 Years
- Attended Smith College School for Social Work, Graduated 2009
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 969-2593
Andy Sussman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- LGBTQ+
- Substance Use
- Relationship Issues
Expertise
- Addiction
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Bisexual
- Cancer
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Depression
- Divorce
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Gambling
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Infidelity
- Lesbian
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Peer Relationships
- Self Esteem
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Sexual Addiction
- Stress
- Women's Issues
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (415) 969-2593
Andy Sussman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- AEDP
- Attachment-based
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Emotionally Focused
- Experiential Therapy
- Family Systems
- Humanistic
- Interpersonal
- Multicultural
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
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Andy Sussman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Groups
Depression Therapy Group
Small group forming to meet this very lonely place and facilitate healing. I aim to create an environment where you can feel safe to share your pain, be understood and start to experience change. It is with others that we can be seen, met, learn to take risks and begin to shed the restrictive hold of depression. Together in this dark place there is opportunity for transformation. We can learn to meet some of the scary parts of ourselves with bravery, curiosity and with the newfound support of the group.
Expertise
Depression
Session Cost
$110-$120
Group Meets
Every Tue
Location
5435 College Avenue
Suite 108
Oakland, CA 94618
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Location
Additional Location
4155 24th Street
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 969-2593Nearby Areas
Cities
Counties
Neighborhoods
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Andy Sussman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW