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The Psychotherapist Association for
Gender & Sexual Diversity
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Christopher Corey

 

Member profile details

First name
Christopher
Last name
Corey
Phone (cell)
415-483-0080
 

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Background

Welcome
My approach is a flexible, organic experience of healing for many emotional concerns, particularly anxiety, depression, grief, fear, anger, trauma, sexual and creative blockages.

I believe that we are continually remaking and creating ourselves and our experiences. Sometimes we do this without awareness, and suffer from self-deception and distortion.

In therapy, we will look at what is actually surfacing, and then explore this; we will deepen the awareness. By deepening the awareness, we minimize the self-deception.
Additional thoughts
Individuals:

Individual work is core to my practice. I work with adults, adolescents and families. Together we can explore whatever you feel to be disturbing your experience of life, particularly depression, anxiety, grief, loneliness, spiritual and creative blocks, illness, childhood abuse, trauma, or issues related to sexuality, gender expression, and intimacy.

Couples:

In working with partners, I assist my clients in their exploration of relationship. I work with intimate partners, siblings, polycules, friendship pairs and business partners. I am particularly drawn towards working with partners who are in the process of changing the way they experience relationship, whether that change is one of coming together, or moving apart.

Families and Groups

I have a broad definition of family, ranging from the traditional nuclear family to families of choice and nontraditional configuration. I can assist you in exploring the patterns that sometimes interfere with the healthy functioning of the family system. I also work with groups, some short term, and others long term. Please inquire for further information about newly forming groups, and groups open to new members.

I embrace all gender expressions and sexual orientations. The freedom to love who and how you choose is your birthright. I have experience supporting a variety of relationship configurations and lifestyles, and can assist in navigating issues that can surface in these choices, such as boredom, jealousy, intimacy blockages, differing needs and desires, sexual and emotional satisfaction.

The work is not always pretty. Deeply hidden feelings can surface. The goal is for you to become aware of what you are doing, how you are doing it, and how you can change or make peace, as you choose. As I was taught, with awareness comes change. The deeper the awareness, the deeper the change. At the same time, we work on acceptance and validation of who you are, right now, in this time and place.

Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy

I have extensive training in psychedelic assisted psychotherapy. In addition to traditional psychotherapy, I offer a therapeutic modality called KAP: the use of ketamine as a compliment to psychotherapy. I deliver KAP in my practice in partnership with an organization called Journey Clinical, which has a specialized medical team that determines eligibility for KAP, prescribes ketamine lozenges where appropriate, and supports me in monitoring outcomes. If you are interested in exploring KAP, please contact me to discuss eligibility and next steps.
Currently accepting new clients?
Yes
 

Telehealth (for Referral/Org. members only)

Telehealth: primary state
California
 

Main Office

Work phone
415-483-0080
Office #1: Address
126 Church Street
Office #1: City
San Francisco
Office #1: State
CA
Office #1: Zip
94114
Office #1: Disability access?
No
Office hours
Monday through Friday, noon - 8:00 pm
 

Demographic info (optional).

Pronouns
  • he/him/his
Gender
  • Male
Sexual orientation
  • Queer
  • Gay
Ethnicity
  • White/Euro American
 

Credentials (required)

Prof. degree
  • MA
Prof. degree concentration
  • Counseling Psych./Clinical Psych.
  • Integral Counseling Psych.
  • Transpersonal Psych.
Year degree obtained
2013
Educational institution
California Institute of Integral Studies
License type
  • LMFT
Year originally licensed
2018
License number
MFC 105894
License expiration date
May 31, 2027
 

Background and practice info

Theoretical approaches to my work
  • Client Centered / Person-Centered
  • Existential
  • Gestalt
  • Holistic
  • Humanistic
  • Relational
  • Transpersonal
Clinical techniques
  • EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy)
Clinical specializations
  • Abuse/IPV: Male Survivors
  • ACA / Codependence
  • Aging / Geriatrics
  • Aging Parents
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Artists / Creativity
  • BDSM / Kink Aware
  • Bisexual Issues
  • Coming Out
  • Couples / Relationships
  • Depression
  • Discrimination / Stigmatization
  • Dissociative Disorders / DID
  • Families: Alternative
  • Grief / Loss / Dying
  • Group Psychotherapy
  • HIV and AIDS
  • Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy
  • Mental Health of Family Members
  • Midlife Issues
  • Personality Disorders
  • Polyamory / Non-Monogamy
  • Psychedelic Integration Therapy
  • PTSD
  • Religious - Homosexual Conflict
  • Religious - Spiritual Abuse
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Sexual Performance or Dysfunction
  • Sexuality
  • Size Acceptance / Body Image
  • Spirituality
  • Stress / Burnout
Specialized populations
LGBTQ+, alternative religions (Pagan, Shamanic, Occult, etc), sex workers (current or retired), parents and siblings of gay youth, end of life related issues, integration of psychedelic experiences, ketamine assisted psychotherapy (KAP).
Types of therapy
  • Consultation
  • Counseling
  • Couples / Relationship / Marriage Therapy or Counseling
  • Distance Therapy (Phone or Internet-based)
  • Individual Therapy
  • Long-Term Therapy
  • Therapy Groups
  • Workshops
Languages (used in therapy)
  • English
Client ages
  • Teens / Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Elders
Sliding scale
Yes
Low fee
No
Insurance info
Out of network provider for most insurance. I am in network for Enthea insurance only (a specialist insurance for psychedelic / ketamine work). I am not a member of any of the larger insurance panels. For those with a PPO plan, I will give you an invoice with all the codes you need to submit to your carrier for reimbursement.
Available 24 hrs?
No
 

Group Therapy Information

Group #1: Name
Ketamine Assisted Group therapy
Group #1: Focus
  • Aging
  • Grief; Loss; Letting Go
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Intimacy; Dating; Relationships
  • Personal Growth/Development
  • Sexual Abuse Survivors
  • Sexual Compulsivity; Sexual Recovery
  • Sexual Identity; Coming Out
  • Social Anxiety
  • Spirituality
  • Stress Reduction
Group #1: Member orientation
  • Lesbian / Gay / Bisexual
  • Mixed (LBG & Heterosexual)
Group #1: Member demographic
  • All genders
Group #1: Length
Ongoing
Group #2: Description
Psychedelic integration circle
Group #2: Member orientation
  • Lesbian / Gay / Bisexual
Group #2: Member demographic
  • All genders
Group #2: Length
Ongoing