Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #143345
wesrothstein.mft@gmail.com
510-519-4840
wesrothsteintherapy.com
TELEHEALTH ONLY
Supervised by Elysha Martinez, LMFT #93493
I typically work with individuals and couples/partners within the LGBTQIA+ community. I often see folks who are exploring questions of identity, belonging, and self-discovery. Many of the people who seek me out are on a journey to uncover their true selves and establish harmony within. That might be around gender, sexuality, neurodivergence, or any other questions you may want to explore about who you are.
Throughout life, many of us receive messages that make us question our place or urge us to alter ourselves to fit societal norms. As human beings, we often adapt to our surroundings and relationships, establishing patterns that offer a sense of security. I work in collaboration with you to recognize and shift patterns that may no longer be serving you. Together, we work towards embracing aspects of yourself that may be hidden or underappreciated.
My approach is relational, with a mix of warmth, humor, and directness. I hope to empower you to regain a sense of strength and acceptance in your life, cultivate self-awareness, and reframe unhelpful thought processes. I hope to help you feel more secure in yourself as you navigate various life experiences and transitions.
In our sessions, we may delve into childhood experiences to unearth the dominant narratives that continue to influence your self-beliefs, or we may concentrate on addressing present-day challenges causing distress in your daily life.
Additionally, I offer support for individuals and couples who are seeking help around topics such as queer conception, infertility, family building, and parenting.
Whether you’re hoping for guidance during a challenging season of life or want to gain a deeper understanding of yourself, I’m excited to hear how I may be able to support you.
Specialties:
Issues unique to LGBTQIA identified individuals and communities
Queer identity exploration
Gender exploration
Social and medical transition
Attachment/relationship issuesPeer relationships
Boundary building/setting
Parenting
Queer Family planning,building, and fertility
Contact Us
Starting is easy! Use the form on the right to begin our conversation. We'll start with a free, 30 minute consultation to see if we're a good match. If we're not, for any reason, I'll provide you with other referrals that may be a better fit - my commitment is to your well-being first!