Jesse Whittle-Utter (He/Him)
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.A., Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #79783
In-Person in Berkeley, CA 94709
Online in California
I offer warm, direct, collaborative, and evidence-based depth psychotherapy for simple and complex/developmental trauma. I work from a bio-psycho-social-spiritual lens, addressing all of these elements in understanding and treating difficult symptoms. I also offer ketamine-assisted psychotherapy and psychedelic preparation and integration services. I welcome clients from all walks of life but focus mostly on the LGBTQ+ community.
Client Focus
Session Format: Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult
Demographic Expertise: Buddhist, LGBTQ+, Men, Women clients.
Treatment Approach
- Biopsychosocial Therapy Takes into account biological, psychological, and social factors in understanding mental health. It looks at the whole person, not just symptoms.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) A structured therapy that uses guided eye movements to help process traumatic memories. It is widely recognized for treating PTSD and trauma-related conditions.
- Feminist Therapy Addresses how gender roles, power, and social inequality affect mental health. It empowers clients to challenge limiting beliefs and systems.
- Integrative Therapy Combines techniques from multiple approaches into a customized plan. It adapts to each client’s unique situation and needs.
- Internal Family Systems (IFS) Helps clients heal by working with different ‘parts’ of themselves, like inner critics or wounded children. It fosters harmony within the self.
- Psychodynamic Therapy Explores unconscious thoughts and patterns that influence current behavior. It builds insight into how the past impacts the present.
- Psychoeducational Therapy Provides education and coping tools about mental health conditions. It empowers clients with knowledge and practical skills.
- Psychosocial Therapy Looks at how social and environmental factors affect psychological health. It emphasizes relationships, community, and resilience.
- Somatic Therapy Helps clients notice how emotions are stored in the body. It uses breath, movement, and awareness for healing trauma and stress.
- Transpersonal Therapy Integrates spirituality and higher states of consciousness with psychology. It encourages growth beyond the individual self.
Approach Description: The first step in our work together is establishing trust, and making sure that you feel fully understood. I like to learn about you, your history, your strengths and supports, and where you're feeling stuck. Usually I start with psychoeducation and then move into various evidence-based therapies.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee 225
- Out of Network
- I can provide a Superbill for out-of-network reimbursement.
Education & Credentials
Jesse Whittle-Utter M.A., Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #79783
- Male
- License # LMFT# #79783
- Licensed in California
- Practicing Since 2008
Education: I received my M.A. in Counseling Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute. I completed my clinical training at an LGBTQ+ community center. I have been in private practice for 10 years and have trained in EMDR, AEDP, somatic therapy, Internal Family Systems, and psychedelic facilitation.
Jesse Whittle-Utter Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Berkeley, CA 94709
- Available Online for residents of California
- Online Therapy Details: Zoom
I am always excited to partner with new clients to begin the profound psychotherapeutic process of helping you find relief and answer deep questions about your current struggles.
Therapy is transformative if you find the right fit and are committed to the process. I offer a free phone consultation to help you get a sense of me and how I can help.
I do have some areas of practice in which I have specialized training and experience, and you are welcome to read about those in detail on my web site: www.eastbaytherapy.org. Here is a short summary of them:
-Using Ketamine-assisted therapy for depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction and psychedelic exploration
-Using EMDR and somatic therapy to release simple and complex trauma
-Using Internal Family Systems to understand symptoms as parts of the self that can be cared for and integrated
-Working with gay men on issues around intimacy, sex, communication, identity, and relationships
-Working with women from a feminist perspective around relationship dynamics and communication
-Working with the LGBTQ+ community
-Working with nonmonogamous and polyamorous individuals