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Ernest Isaacs, MFT
When We Know Ourselves,
We Know What to Do.
Serving the East Bay communities of Berkeley, Oakland, Layfayette, and Walnut Creek.
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License MFC15918 • In practice since 1981
My basic stance toward life is that in our true nature, all of us know what is right action and our suffering comes from not being in touch with who we really are. We are blocked from contact with our authentic feelings and desires. My work is based on awareness, which is the key to seeing through our blocks. In addition to helping clients explore their issues by talking, I also include experiential exercises that expand and open us to deeper understandings of ourselves. I offer a workshop called "Taming the Inner Critic" which helps people break free from self judgment and develop their self esteem. I teach classes on anger management, coping with stress, and communication for couples, and have led a group growing from divorce. Of course I offer these techniques to my clients as well when needed. I like to work with couples. I help them move past the blaming that interferes with intimacy, and teach communication skills so that conflicts can be resolved without damaging the relationship.
Additional Skills and Training:
- Gestalt therapy
- EMDR (Level II Certification)
- Meditation
I offer counseling services in two offices: Lafayette and Berkeley, California.
Featured articles:
"Taming the Inner Critic" By Ernest Isaacs
There is a teaching story in the Sufi tradition about the Mullah Nasruddin, a combination wise person, fall guy, saint, and fool. [read more]
"Taking Responsibility" By Ernest Isaacs
A lot of my work with couples is based on the stance of taking responsibility.
[read more]
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