David Wieder

My communication style

I can be quite direct, and this may be challenging, but every interaction we have is an opportunity to create depth and strength in our relationship. This is training for you to do this in your other relationships.

My journey to mental healthcare

I come from a family with intergenerational trauma: war refugees, parental abandonment, sexual trauma, addiction, and suicide. My first step toward becoming a therapist was learning how to deal with my own anxiety and depression. What keeps me in this field is a desire to share what I know. It feels good to help others.

My goals for you

When you're experiencing acute distress, our first step is figuring out how to resolve the crisis at hand. Making sure there are clear action steps and looking for alternatives when something isn't working is key. For long-term issues, we identify what you're working towards and continually examine your process.

Our first session

In a first session, I want to hear about what's going on in the moment and the context for that situation. If there's a pressing issue like intense anxiety, we'll look at ways to become more emotionally regulated before we talk about history. We might engage in mindfulness or somatic exercises to help get to a place where we can talk.

I identify as...

• Male
• Prefer Not to Respond
• Buddhist