Ajay Dave (he/him)

Accepting Clients

Hello! My name is Ajay. I have extensive training in somatic (body-based) therapy and pair that with a warm, real, relational approach.

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Berkeley, CA

About My Clients

I work with clients on issues including anxiety, depression, shame, racial trauma, childhood trauma, PTSD, chronic pain/illness, concerns about the state of the world and more. My clients have a diverse range of racial and gender backgrounds and tend to be in their 20s and 30s.

My Background and Approach

Sometimes what is needed is support with self-care strategies such as orienting or slow, deep breathing to help with anxiety. Sometimes it might help if we talk about communication strategies. Often though, the roots of our issues our deeper and require longer-term work that might look like emotional embodiment work, or inner child work, or integrating different parts of ourselves that are in conflict with each other. I have trained in cutting edge somatic modalities that incorporate understanding of attachment theory, trauma, race, and neuro-science and have healed from them myself and am confident I can help you as well. At the same time, I not am perfect in any way or still have lots of to learn in life. I will check in with you in our process to make sure you feel like a solid YES to what we are doing and will attune to any issues or concerns you might have.

Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Out of Network
I have experience with the following
  • Buddhism
  • Hinduism
  • Interfaith

At A Glance

  • Experience: 9 years of practice
  • Rate: $75 - 175/session

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