David T Gatta

Dr. David T. Gatta is a licensed clinical psychologist living and working in the San Francisco Bay Area with a physical office in the Rockridge neighborhood of Oakland. He offers in person session Monday morning, Thursday Mornings and Friday afternoons. Telehealth sessions are offered via video 5 days a week.

David works with young adults, adults, seniors, couples and families who may be struggling with life transitions, problems associated with identity, sexuality, loss, loneliness, grief, trauma, depression, family or origin issues, and relationships. Dr. Gatta is also interested in working with students, working professionals and creatives.

Dr. Gatta’s approach to the practice of psychotherapy is grounded in contemporary psychoanalytic/psychodynamic theory and practice. This evidenced based approach focuses on helping patients understand what is outside of awareness while helping them integrate childhood history with their present lived context. This approach treats the whole self rather than just symptoms and as such is holistic and relationship based. Due to the depth and comprehensive nature of this approach patients can expect more lasting and durable change overtime.

Dr. Gatta has advanced training in this modality and has taught courses in the areas of psychodynamic theory, addiction as well as in the area of trauma and post traumatic growth. Over the years he has enjoyed teaching graduate students these methods. Prior to full time private practice work Dr. Gatta spent time working in a community mental clinic serving the underserved. Dr. Gatta also has extensive experience working with students in college counseling settings.