Aaron Norton
MA in Integral Counseling Psychology
PhD in Social Psychology
Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (#156509)
Scott Balderson, LMFT (#MFC34280)
Hello and welcome. I’m a gay/queer therapist who often—but not exclusively—works with LGBTQ+ folks and couples. With a background in gender and sexuality studies, I focus on sexual shame, and identity-related struggles. As a self-described nerd, I have a special affinity for academics and intellectuals, artists and creatives, people-pleasers, and highly sensitive souls—often wrapped together in one precious bundle.
In session, I work from a mind–body–spirit lens and draw from relational-psychoanalytic, depth-oriented, and somatic approaches. I’ll meet you with compassion, curiosity, and deep attention to your struggles and complexities. Together we’ll consider the social norms, family systems, and intergenerational dynamics that have shaped you. We'll honor what has served you while exploring new strategies for letting go of what hasn't.
With couples and those in non-traditional relationships, I work collaboratively and neutrally to bring awareness to cycles of conflict and the role of early attachment in present dynamics. Whether you have one partner or many, we’ll sharpen communication, negotiate boundaries with care, and cultivate the mutual understanding that keeps connection and desire alive.
I see clients both in person in the Mission neighborhood of San Francisco and via telehealth throughout California. Reach out for a free consultation to see if we’re a fit. I look forward to connecting with you.
1197 Valencia Street
San Francisco, California 94110
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- English
- Activists
- Couples/ Relationship partners
- Highly Sensitive People
- LGBTQI+ and Gender Expansive or Non-Binary
- People of Color (POC)
- Poly and Open Relationships
- Couples Therapy
- Individual Therapy
- Anxiety
- Boundaries
- Communication
- Gender and Sexuality
- LGBTQ+ Issues
- Male Issues
- Non-Monogamy/Polyamory
- Perfectionism and People Pleasing
- Self Esteem/Self Criticism
- Work Issues
- Attachment/Relational
- Depth
- Mindfulness
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic