What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.90
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
“David has good knowledge of Narcissistic Abuse, PTSD, and wholistic somatic approaches among a bunch of other knowledge. He is really present, grounded, considered, and affirming. He takes his work seriously and is informed on many many areas of psychology. I am always impressed as to his recall of session details from a year ago. He really tries to see where you are and meet you there. He does the work.”
Less than 1 year ago
“When I read David’s bio, I could tell he was thoughtful and introspective. I am similar, so I knew he would have a better understanding than most about how I think, feel, and communicate. He is very intelligent and an amazing listener. He provides thoughtful responses and is always authentic. His perspective has helped me see my world from the outside in and that has given me a lot of clarity.”
Less than 1 year ago
About David Volker
Focus areas
Anxiety
Dissociative Disorder
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Family Therapy/ Marriage Therapy
Depression
Stress Management
Clientele seen
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Families
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Feminist
Eclectic
Gestalt
Existential
Humanistic
Identity
Gender
MaleFaith
BuddhistEthnicity
White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know David Volker
Hi! I’m a licensed psychotherapist (LPCC) based in Berkeley CA and serving clients statewide via Telehealth. I have over 20 years of experience working and volunteering in community mental health, and have been practicing as a psychotherapist since January 2018. I received my MA in Integral Counseling Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) in 2019, and my BA in Psychology from Reed College in 2010. I have been licensed since February 2023.
I am trained as an integrative psychotherapist and work relationally and holistically. I believe all facets of life are interrelated-relational, physical/physiological, emotional, cognitive, cultural, societal/political, spiritual, existential. I incorporate from a wide range of approaches, including attachment-based, somatic, humanistic, mindfulness, ACT, DBT, CBT, existential, systems, and holistic/spiritual frameworks, as well as insights from neuroscience, the Gottmans, social justice perspectives, and intergenerational trauma work.
I am guided by a trauma-informed approach that aims to foster empowering client-centered, collaborative, transparent and intersubjective relational conditions that I believe support people’s natural ability to experience safety, connection, and authentic actualization. My work is informed by a lifetime of deep inquiry into human needs and the complex ways familial, social, cultural, economic and biological contexts inform how they may be nurtured, supported, neglected or actively or insidiously contravened. I believe that human attachments and early life experiences, as well as structural power dynamics in social/societal systems, are typically foundationally informative to the bridge or gap between trauma/suffering and thriving in safety and connection.
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Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- California Institute of Integral Studies, Master's in Integral Counseling
- Reed College (Bachelor's)
NPI number
1013268549
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.90
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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He is also intelligent which is important to me, and engenders trust which is also very important.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
True atunment, holding healing space, uncovering insights together
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
David has good knowledge of Narcissistic Abuse, PTSD, and wholistic somatic approaches among a bunch of other knowledge. He is really present, grounded, considered, and affirming. He takes his work seriously and is informed on many many areas of psychology. I am always impressed as to his recall of session details from a year ago. He really tries to see where you are and meet you there. He does the work.
Less than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
When I read David’s bio, I could tell he was thoughtful and introspective. I am similar, so I knew he would have a better understanding than most about how I think, feel, and communicate. He is very intelligent and an amazing listener. He provides thoughtful responses and is always authentic. His perspective has helped me see my world from the outside in and that has given me a lot of clarity.
Less than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
I don't feel judged by him. David seem to sincerely care about my mental and emotional state. He comes across as very caring and compassionate. I'm disappointed that I will be losing my Kaiser insurance at the end of this month. As I would of loved the opportunity to learn more and develope a good relationship with him. I hadnt been able to find a therapist previously at Grow until now with David. My first therapist within the group was absolutely unprofessional and David is the opposite. Wish I would of scheduled with him long ago.
Please let him know that I think he is a great fit for anyone facing the same struggles as I do.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Helpful listener, empowering results
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What practice does David Volker work with?
David Volker works with Grow Therapy.
What are common reasons for patients to see David Volker?
David Volker frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for David Volker on their profile.
What languages does David Volker speak?
David Volker speaks English.
How do patients rate David Volker in reviews?
10 patients have reviewed David Volker. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.9/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.