I work with adult individuals and couples and adolescents. I utilize both traditional talk therapy and cognitive-behavioral interventions. I have experience with a variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, body image concerns, infertility and postpartum mood disorders. I also have extensive experience with chemical dependenc

When the early excitement of falling in love fades, differences which once felt trivial become the source of disagreement and frustration. In a safe and confidential setting, I welcome individuals and couples into my private practice to improve their communication skills, increase their positive self esteem, and restore the connection in their primary relationships.

I work with adult individuals and couples and adolescents. I utilize both traditional talk therapy and cognitive-behavioral interventions. I have experience with a variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, body image concerns, infertility and postpartum mood disorders. I also have extensive experience with chemical dependenc

When the early excitement of falling in love fades, differences which once felt trivial become the source of disagreement and frustration. In a safe and confidential setting, I welcome individuals and couples into my private practice to improve their communication skills, increase their positive self esteem, and restore the connection in their primary relationships.

Life offers us opportunities for growth, healing and self-discovery. I offer a compassionate and supportive environment utilizing a strength based approach. A vital part of my work is to support you in exploring your inner resources and innate wisdom while cultivating practices that will deepen a greater sense of well-being. May it be long term objectives or short ter

If you have ever experienced anxiety, depression, loneliness, obsessions, addiction, or a sense feeling stuck or lost, you are not alone. Over 25% of American adults experience some sort of emotional dis-ease in any given year. It is difficult to deal with these issues on one's own, and as human beings, we are wired for connection and contact. That means that we ALL

I work with parents seeking guidance in making the transition to parenthood or a larger family. Often new parents find themselves lacking support or feeling unsure of themselves, sometimes finding themselves turning to books alone to help them navigate their new role. Parents are often expected to express only happiness about having a new baby, or are expected to quic

There are many reasons that bring individuals into counseling. It could be due to stress at work or in their relationships. Sometimes it is grief, the loss of a loved one, or a traumatic experience. For others it is worries or low self-esteem. My areas of specialty include working with individuals who are experiencing anxiety, and working with couples. Everyone w

Stanford-trained Trauma Therapist, Laura Strom, offers cutting-edge brief treatment developed at Stanford which can help. Even the most severe cases of trauma/posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can dramatically improve. Laura also understands disabilities which complicate matters; she works with children ages 5 and up, teens, adults and seniors.

Do you feel lost, alone and tired of carrying your heavy load by yourself? Do you look in the mirror and wonder what happened to me, who am I? I specialize in working with the grief of a life that feels hopeless and or loss of relationship, friendship, health, job or pet. I offer a place where you learn how to start taking those steps forward.. As you experience sp

I am a compassionate Solution Focused Therapist, who specializes in helping Children, Adolescents, Individuals, and Families navigate life's transitions. I practice a strength based approach and accentuate the positive, helping you to discern what is working in your life and to capitalize on your unique and existing strengths, while encouraging you to let go of what i

I work with adults, couples, families, teens and children. In the midst of our daily lives, we can find ourselves in painful situations especially with the people who are closest with us such as our partners and spouses, or with whom we have frequent contact at work or school, etc. These difficult feelings often reflect our own inner wounds. To have our own pea

If you have concerns for yourself or a family member I would be happy to speak with you. I would be pleased to answer your questions or to set up an initial appointment. My primary area of specialization is related to the treatment of traumatic stress responses, such as posttraumatic stress disorder, panic attacks, specific phobias, depression, and dissociative di

Are you scared about what has happened to your relationship? Has your partner, or you, fallen out of love. There is help for marriages that are struggling. The average couple waits 6 years before getting help. Don't wait too long. The spark of love could go out - either in your heart or your partner's. Don't continue to do what you have been doing -- if it is no

I am a clinical psychologist with over 25 years experience in an adult outpatient psychotherapy practice and 15 years experience as a staff psychologist in the Chronic Pain Department at the Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa Complex. My areas of specialization include psychodynamic psychotherapy, Brief therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Hypnosis, crisis inter

Are you scared about what has happened to your relationship? Has your partner, or you, fallen out of love. There is help for marriages that are struggling. The average couple waits 6 years before getting help. Don't wait too long. The spark of love could go out - either in your heart or your partner's. Don't continue to do what you have been doing -- if it is no

If you have ever experienced anxiety, depression, loneliness, obsessions, addiction, or a sense feeling stuck or lost, you are not alone. Over 25% of American adults experience some sort of emotional dis-ease in any given year. It is difficult to deal with these issues on one's own, and as human beings, we are wired for connection and contact. That means that we ALL

If you are looking for a better way to manage stress, mindfulness practice is a real solution. Mindfulness is exploding in popularity because it works. Mindfulness means being in the present moment. Being in the present moment is where change happens I enjoy working with individuals and couples who are looking for purpose and ways to find more meaning to their l

Has the spark gone out of your marriage? The spark of love and romance does not have to fade away. If your marriage is filled with conflict and emotional distance...if your partner seems more like just a friend than a romantic partner...couples counseling may help in restoring love and desire to your relationship. You're pretty sure marriage is not supposed to b

Feel better now! As a Founding Fellow in the Academy of Cognitive Therapy, I would like to assist you in feeling better fast using this research-based, evidence-based approach. I also am a member of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy (ABCT), the American Psychological Association (APA) and the California Psychological Association (CPA). Given my inte

Are anxiety, depression, anger or loneliness getting in the way of living a more full and satisfying life? Psychotherapy can be very helpful in relieving the symptoms and underlying causes of depression, anxiety, defensiveness, and stress. The hardest step is the first one: making yourself a priority. By acknowledging your need for change you begin a process of un

I help people overcome obstacles that prevent them from realizing their goals. Often when people suffer from depression, anxiety, anger, or guilt, they experience self-defeating attitudes and behaviors. Additionally, they may feel irritable or demoralized in relationships with friends, family, and work. When men and women feel blocked, leading a life rich in creativ

I have worked with thousands of people in both personal and business environments. While I have been a licensed therapist for 26 years, I feel more aligned with calling myself a coach. My focus is on helping people become clear about their visions and desires, strategize about how to move forward effectively, and then take consistent action. I lead both personal devel

I have worked with thousands of people in both personal and business environments. While I have been a licensed therapist for 26 years, I feel more aligned with calling myself a coach. My focus is on helping people become clear about their visions and desires, strategize about how to move forward effectively, and then take consistent action. I lead both personal devel

Dr. Steve Orma is a clinical psychologist in San Francisco and Marin County providing individual and couples therapy for anxiety, eating disorders, depression, stress-related issues, and other life challenges. Therapy by phone and/or video calling (e.g., Skype) is also available. Dr. Orma’s primary goal as a therapist is to help clients not only overcome problems, but

I provide therapy for individuals who wish to make changes in their lives and; relationships that are long-lasting and positive. I offer safe, compassionate and supportive counseling in an atmosphere that deepens understanding, promotes healing, and releases potential. Unresolved emotional issues can stifle creativity, confidence, ambition, and our ability for

We all need a little help sometimes. Whether you need help with a current issue that is causing you distress or want to work on a life-long problem that you struggle with, I provide a safe, non-judgmental place to work on what’s bothering you. I believe that everyone has strengths. Whether my client is an individual, couple or family, I help them by identifying what i

Turn obstacles into stepping stones. Whatever isn't working, is keeping you stuck, is keeping you repeating old worn out patterns, learn how to use that to transform yourself, your life into your most cherished dreams. Work through relationship issues, lack of self esteem, procrastination issues, depression, anxiety, fears. Learn how to use all of that as a basis of y

Whether you visit my office or connect with me online, you will find an emotionally safe and judgment-free environment. Here, you will be met with compassion, respect, and unwavering support. In my practice, I integrate Internal Family Systems, Narrative Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy techniques. My deep fascination with human behavior fuels my n

With empathy and compassion, I will collaborate with my clients to achieve more well being. Life is full of times where we may feel unsure and lack direction or purpose. Sometimes relationships and family get complicated. At times we can question life's purpose or wonder if we are doing things "right". Sometimes all the emotions we have may feel confusing and need som

My job is to help you let go of suffering, overcome what is holding you back, and create better communication and more intimacy in your relationships. Effective psychotherapy and marriage counseling does not simply analyze your problems, it helps you make permanent changes. I work in a supportive manner and tailor individual psychotherapy or couples counseling to your

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist, specializing in healing relationships. I have offices in San Francisco and Kentfield California. I work with individuals, couples and families. I have expertise in addictions, marriage, divorce, affairs and adolescent behavior issues. I work actively to help you be more aware of your actions, feelings, dynamics and your

Welcome. Are you looking for someone to help you: •Reduce emotional suffering from anxiety, depression, excessive anger, or childhood trauma? •Cope with illness, divorce, or loss? •Enhance performance in a career or school? •Improve or even save a relationship? •Get your life back from self-limiting thoughts and behaviors? Or perhaps you wish to explore the

Is your life stuck, at a standstill, feeling blocked? Are you finding it difficult to resolve or move forward in important areas of your living? Do you often try to make changes, yet end up feeling discouraged, frustrated, resigned? Perhaps you wish to alter certain habits or develop new ways, but something seems to stop you from accomplishing or maintaining the chan

Is your life stuck, at a standstill, feeling blocked? Are you finding it difficult to resolve or move forward in important areas of your living? Do you often try to make changes, yet end up feeling discouraged, frustrated, resigned? Perhaps you wish to alter certain habits or develop new ways, but something seems to stop you from accomplishing or maintaining the chan

We believe that every situation, every experience - no matter how difficult, painful, or "stuck" it may be - holds within it the opportunity for creative growth. Providing exceptional therapy services in the San Francisco Bay area since 1982, we help you resolve the issues causing you distress. Plain and simple: we get results. Our counseling awakens, release

Are you struggling with difficult life changes/transitions? Have you lost hope? I have been helping people change their lives for over twelve years. I use an interactive relational approach to help guide you toward a higher level of self awareness, and improved self esteem. I have expertise in anxiety, depression, parenting, addiction, ADHD, autism, gender identity, L

Clinical Supervisor, Adjunct Faculty, and Psychotherapist with twenty-five years experience in hospital, agency, university, and private practice settings, my approach is pragmatic and focused; my style, collaborative, down-to-earth, and peppered with humor, a sense of irony, and the requisite soul searching. My work is well-suited for those facing major life transiti

WHERE DO YOU TURN FOR HELP IF YOU ARE? - Physically disabled with a neurological condition such as Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy, Huntington’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, stroke, traumatic brain injury or spinal cord injury? - Diagnosed with a cognitive impairment such as early stage or early onset Alzheimer’s Disease, Lewy Body Dementia, Vascular Dem

What is the highest creative potential of your life? How can you more fully and consciously experience confidence, freedom, joy, vitality and peace within yourself and in your relationships? What would it look like to fully express your true self day to day and as you contribute your uniqueness to the world? In a safe, supportive and empowering environment lear

The mission of Positive Change Counseling Services is to inspire, develop, and strengthen positive change in individuals who want to create and maintain supportive, respectful, and loving relationships. Positive Change Counseling Services offers confidential treatment to individuals, couples, families, and children to better manage symptoms of: depression, anger, anx

In my opinion, the only way that people really change is through the experiences they have with other people. In other words, we are the way that we are because of the impact others have had on us. This is key to my work. With my patients, I explore the way they relate to their friends, their family, and to me. My work focuses on human relationship and emotional expre

With my 30 years of experience as a licensed psychologist (PSY 9561), with many books and professional articles written on healing and psychotherapy, I give you leading-edge methods tools from Eastern and Western traditions to help you deal with a wide range of psychological issues. My approach is integrative; and I adapt my approach to your unique needs. I have conve

As a humanistic and solution-focused therapist, my treatment approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients resolve current problems and long-standing patterns. With sensitivity, compassion and curiosity I help clients to explore and to come to new understandings of a wide range of life challenges and psychological issues. Blending convention

Compassionate psychotherapy services for adults, adolescents and children with focus on trauma recovery, PTSD, anxiety disorders, depression and life transitions. Professional consulting services in EMDR Therapy are offered to licensed mental health professionals trained in EMDR Therapy. Psycho-educational and consulting services on issues such as domestic viol

"Every human being is a unique individual. Psychotherapeutic success depends ultimately not on theory, and not on a stereotyped technique, but on the individual therapist's ability to understand intuitively and accurately this particular patient." Harry Guntrip "The will to be oneself is heroism." Ortega y Gasset A deeper knowledge of yourself changes who you

Are you feeling lost, confused, sad, unsure, angry or disconnected? Are you sick of the same patterns, same outcomes, but don’t know how to change? Perhaps something has happened in your life that is overwhelming and you need a place to figure it out. There are numerous reasons someone comes to therapy, but if you are exploring these questions you owe it to yourself t

Although often difficult periods of change can give us opportunities to bring our lives more in alignment with what has true value and meaning for ourselves. I work with people during important transitions in their lives, for instance either starting or leaving a significant job or relationship. Communication, trust, intimacy and/ or sexual issues win your relation

If you are looking for a very compassionate and accepting yet active therapist, that is definitely my style. Clients often comment on how comfortable they feel with me, even in the first session. Are you wanting help in setting clear goals at the beginning of the therapy process? We can easily collaborate on that, and make it easier to track progress. As a result,

Are you finding that your relationships aren’t working so well? It can be your relationship to yourself (just not feeling good about your self), your relationship to work (such as difficulties with co-workers or a boss), or your relationships with your family and/ or partner or friends. I believe that we are always striving to move towards personal growth and heal