David J. Kest
Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified IMAGO Relationship Therapist, MFT, and EMDR
Couples Change conflict into connection! Certified IMAGO Relationship Therapist, David J. Kest, MFT coaches couples how to restore their loving connections practicing intentional dialogue skills. Based on the best selling book by Harville Hendrix. PhD: GETTING THE LOVE YOU WANT and Oprah's Choice!
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Family, Group, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Senior, Young Adult
Treatment Approach
- Bioenergetic Analysis
- EMDR
- Family Systems
- Imago Relationship Therapy
Approach Description: Improved individual self care is essential to practicing better relationship skills. Identifying what we really need to thrive and feeling heard by our partner is really the foundation of a healthy relationship. IMAGO dialogue skills support this!
Education & Credentials
David J. Kest Certified IMAGO Relationship Therapist, MFT, and EMDR
- Male
- License # MFC-30578
- Licensed in CA
- Practicing Since 1993
Education: BS Journalism, MA in Clinical Psychology and Somatic Education, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified IMAGO Relationship Therapist, Certified in EMDR, Certified in Annalytic Somatics; Diplomat of the American Psychotherapy Association
Finances
Fees
- Average Session Fee $200 per hr for Individuals and $200 for Couples/Families
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- $100-$200 per hour depending on income, number of dependents and considering temporary financial hardships.
- Accepts Insurance
- Anthem BC-BS; UHC; Aetna and CIGNA. During the hours if 11am-4pm daily.
David J. Kest Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in San Rafael, CA 94901 and San Francisco, CA 94123
- Available Online for residents of California
- Online Therapy Details: Zoom, Skype, FaceTime, WhatsApp,
Cultivating emotional intimacy and sharing vulnerability requires a sense of safety. The IMAGO Intentional Dialogue creates the structure and space where this can happen. Listening becomes the gift that heals old hurts and promotes the caring and respect that each partner longs for with one another. The basics of the IMAGO Program takes about 12 sessions and the skills become yours to practice for a life-time!