The moment we become certain about a person is often the moment we stop seeing them.
Get to Know Us
Awakening is a psychotherapy practice for people seeking a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationships. We believe meaningful change begins with curiosity, connection, and the willingness to see ourselves differently. Our therapists bring diverse perspectives and approaches to the work, while sharing a commitment to creating a space where you can feel seen, understood, and empowered to grow.
Meet your Therapists
Different therapists. Shared philosophy.
Every therapist brings their own perspective, personality, and way of working. Together, we share a commitment to creating a space where you can feel seen, understood, and supported in exploring who you are and who you're becoming.
Founder & Psychotherapist
Oz Ezkibel
A Latino Queer therapist offering culturally affirming support for individuals and couples navigating identity, relationships, and personal growth. His work focuses on healing past wounds, exploring the stories that shape us, and building deeper, more authentic connections.
Psychotherapist
Matthew Hilbert
A culturally informed therapist helping individuals, couples, and groups explore identity, relationships, and the experiences that shape how we connect with ourselves and others. His relational and psychodynamic approach creates space to understand deeper patterns, foster authentic connection, and create meaningful change.
Clinical Intern
Lucy Wurwand
A compassionate, Queer-affirming therapist supporting individuals and couples as they explore identity, relationships, and the stories that shape their lives. Her work welcomes diverse relationship structures, including non-monogamy and polyamory, and incorporates expressive approaches to help clients reconnect with authenticity and create meaningful change.
The Work
Different ways to begin. One shared intention: deeper understanding, meaningful connection, and growth.
At Awakening, we offer spaces for people to explore themselves, their relationships, and the ways they want to move through the world. Our work is grounded in curiosity, presence, and the belief that meaningful change happens in relationship.
01 - THERAPY
Individual Therapy
A space to slow down, understand yourself more deeply, and explore the patterns, relationships, and experiences shaping your life.
Couples Therapy
A space to understand your relationship differently, create greater connection, and develop new ways of relating.
02 - EXPERIENTIAL WORK
Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy
A carefully supported therapeutic experience for exploring consciousness, perspective, and parts of yourself that may be difficult to access through conventional talk therapy alone.
Groups
Opportunities to experience connection, belonging, feedback, and growth in relationship with others.
03 - GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
Workshops & Trainings
Educational and experiential offerings exploring psychological insight, relational work, identity, and therapeutic presence.
Coaching
For those seeking clarity, accountability, and intentional movement toward what comes next.
What We Believe
We believe therapy begins with curiosity, genuine presence, and a willingness to see ourselves—and each other—differently.
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Therapy begins with curiosity
We don't assume we already know who you are or what you need. We stay curious about your experience, your relationships, your history, and the ways you've learned to move through the world.
02
You are more than your patterns
Your struggles may tell an important story, but they don't tell the whole story. We make room for complexity, identity, desire, strengths, and the possibility of change.
03
Change happens in relationship
Therapy isn't something that happens to you. It's something we explore together. Through a genuine therapeutic relationship, we can notice what has been difficult to see alone and begin to imagine something different.