I welcome individuals and couples from traditional, non-traditional, heterosexual and lgbtq ifestyles who live in the Northern California Bay Area. My areas of specialization are EMDR for trauma resolution and Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples. I am Certified as an EMDR Therapist by EMDRIA ( the EMDR International Association) and Certified as an Emotionally l Focused Therapist by ICEEFT ( The International Center for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy). My style reflects a synthesis of cognitive, body-centered (somatic), emotionally focused and psychodynamic approaches to couples, individual and group therapy. INDIVIDUAL THERAPY: Many people who suffer from low self esteem, anxiety, symptoms of trauma or relationship struggles also grapple with negative core beliefs about themselves. Some of the common negative core beliefs include: I'm a bad person, I'll always get it wrong, I'm defective, It's my fault, I'll never feel safe, I'm helpless, I'm stuck and I don't have any choices. Those beliefs usually come from a time when we were profoundly overwhelmed by a frightening, chaotic or unpredictable situation. A type of therapy called EMDR which stands for ( Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) can be a way to turn around those beliefs and create a new adaptive way of seeing oneself that is grounded in a healthy adaptive adult view of reality. In addition to EMDR, I often incorporate body-centered ( somatic) therapy. Somatic therapy is a way to study how we form our habitual body-based patterns- some of which work very well and others that are not working so well in relation to ourselves and others. In the process, we can learn how to create new ways of organizing ourselves in a muscular-skeletal way that result in greater options and choices in how we live our lives. COUPLES and FAMILY THERAPY: One of my specializations is Emotionally Focused Therapy- an evidenced-based approach to helping couples and families tap into their emotions ( the good, the bad and the ugly) and create a solid foundation for deep, resilient, intimate emotional healing and connection based on trust and understanding.

I welcome individuals and couples from traditional, non-traditional, heterosexual and lgbtq ifestyles who live in the Northern California Bay Area. My areas of specialization are EMDR for trauma resolution and Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples. I am Certified as an EMDR Therapist by EMDRIA ( the EMDR International Association) and Certified as an Emotionally l Focused Therapist by ICEEFT ( The International Center for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy). My style reflects a synthesis of cognitive, body-centered (somatic), emotionally focused and psychodynamic approaches to couples, individual and group therapy. INDIVIDUAL THERAPY: Many people who suffer from low self esteem, anxiety, symptoms of trauma or relationship struggles also grapple with negative core beliefs about themselves. Some of the common negative core beliefs include: I'm a bad person, I'll always get it wrong, I'm defective, It's my fault, I'll never feel safe, I'm helpless, I'm stuck and I don't have any choices. Those beliefs usually come from a time when we were profoundly overwhelmed by a frightening, chaotic or unpredictable situation. A type of therapy called EMDR which stands for ( Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) can be a way to turn around those beliefs and create a new adaptive way of seeing oneself that is grounded in a healthy adaptive adult view of reality. In addition to EMDR, I often incorporate body-centered ( somatic) therapy. Somatic therapy is a way to study how we form our habitual body-based patterns- some of which work very well and others that are not working so well in relation to ourselves and others. In the process, we can learn how to create new ways of organizing ourselves in a muscular-skeletal way that result in greater options and choices in how we live our lives. COUPLES and FAMILY THERAPY: One of my specializations is Emotionally Focused Therapy- an evidenced-based approach to helping couples and families tap into their emotions ( the good, the bad and the ugly) and create a solid foundation for deep, resilient, intimate emotional healing and connection based on trust and understanding.

Has your relationship become like roommates or a war zone or you just feel that something's missing but you don't know what it is? Maybe you feel the connection is lost. You may both feel isolated, hurt and angry. In therapy I'll help you to improve communication. We'll unpack "old baggage" from the past to understand its impact on the present. You may be longing to get your needs met and to feel heard. We'll tackle issues such as escalating arguments, walls of silence, infidelity, shame and anger. I offer you interactive, nonjudgmental guidance. I use my insight, empathy and sense of humor to help you. Let's talk. I offer a free 15 minute phone consultation, For struggling couples it's rarely just one person's problem, it's the dynamic between you, and it can change. In working with me, you'll each feel heard and learn to truly listen. You'll develop greater empathy for each other. Intimacy that you've lost can return. We may unravel the pain of old or new relationship wounds still affecting both of you. Every couple is different and I strive to meet you where you're at. In my 30+ years of experience, I have helped a great many individuals and couples of varied ethnicities, religions, classes, gender identities and sexual orientations. By working with you interactively, empathically and respectfully, I can help you too.

I lead a group practice of Christian therapists and consultants who are affiliated with New Life Network and New Life Ministries. We work with: -Depression, Anxiety & Anger -Adolescent & Children’s Issues -Adults & Teens Abused as Children -Dependency & Co-Dependency/ACA -Family & Marital Communication Problems -Special Treatment Options for Childhood Wounds -Spiritual Dryness -Post Divorce Issues -Identity Problems -Eating Disorders CONSULTATION FOR: -Work Conflicts & Management Difficulties -Poor Morale, Loss of Productivity & Burn Out -Boundaries @ Work Problems -Leadership Coaching & Development --------------------------------------------------- As a leadership coach, I have worked with leaders from such diverse organizations as the U.S. Coast Guard, SC Johnson & Company, Kaiser-Permanente, SpineCare-SOAR, and the East Bay Lutheran Youth Leaders Association. I've also worked with the Northern California Conference of Seventh Day Adventists and the media company, Live Nation. Trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and other helpful forms of coaching that help clients get unstuck, I have helped many leaders get through impasses in their careers. As an academic consultant, I have consulted for Cal Berkeley’s, Graduate Department of Bioengineering, Cal’s Graduate Department of Public Policy and the San Jose State University, Department of Instructional Design. I have also worked with students on dissertation design and experimental implementation at Argosy University and The Wright Institute. I am currently a graduate instructor in leadership in the business department at California Pacific University in Pinole. Here is a list of services we provide through our leadership and organization development group: As Founding Partner & Consultant with The John Maxwell Team - The Six Core Learning Systems + Two ~ Delivered in seminar or workshop formats listed below: 1. Leadership Gold 2. Put Your Dreams to the Test 3. Becoming a Person of Influence 4. Everyone Communicates Few Connect 5. How to Be a REAL Success 6. The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth 7. The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership 8. Sometime You Win, Sometimes You Learn Delivery 1) MasterMind Leadership Groups: Free or Low Cost Six to Ten Week Process and Discussion Groups Based on the content of the Six Learning Systems. These groups can be customized and set up for a specific organization, association, or group of leaders. 2) Lunch N’ Learn: Set up as a mid day seminar based on the content of the Six Learning Systems for a specific organization or sub-group that acts as a showcase for introducing leaders and others to leadership concepts and leadership development. 3) Partnership Events. These are designed to create a mutually beneficial situation where the John Maxwell Team coach provides a half day seminar for a fee that an organization can use to attract and invite clients or customers in to introduce or emphasize products or services. . Customized Consulting: I) Executive Coaching For 1. Derailing Leaders: Do you have a “Wrong Fit”, a “Burned Out Boss”, a “Personality Problem”, a “Work-Aholic”, a “Major-In-The-Minors” Manager, a “Hates Conflict” or an “Abrasive Abe”? 2. Tech-Head-To-Leader who is high on knowledge of the business but low on knowledge of the people and how they work. 3. Selection: Finding the next leaders and grooming them for leadership at the top tiers. Evaluations and interviews that get proven results create a highly desirable natural fit. II) Organization Development For: 1. Teams that need building and direction 2. Family-Owned Businesses that are in transition 3. Growing interests that are having trouble keeping up with their own change. 4. Any organization that needs a good evaluation and OD audit to help them get their bearings.

I have been successfully coaching and counseling people in my private practice since 1990. Typically, my clients are looking to overcome obstacles to their optimum happiness and fulfillment. Many clients are working through unfinished business from their past experience, while many are more recently blocked or stuck in self defeating habits or behaviors. Together, clients and I draw upon a variety of understandings and tools from Western social psychological knowledge and Eastern traditions and philosophies.

Bay Area Life Solutions provides scientifically based psychological care with the purpose of helping clients improve their wellbeing & life satisfaction. Deciding to pursue therapy is a very positive step. Researching, locating and connecting to the right therapist can feel like a difficult task due to the variety of providers and specialties. Making an informed decision when selecting your therapist can help increase your success. The approach at Life Solutions varies from other practices by offering scientific treatment tailored to your life.

Therapy means many different things to different people. For some it is a journey of growth, self-awareness, and healing. For others it is necessary for them to survive. For some it is something they are mandated to do, and for many it is something they really want to do. No matter where you fall on this spectrum, I am here to support you through your process. Therapy is about where you are, where you want to go, what you want to explore, and joining you on your experience. I am here to guide you, focus you, support you and push you when needed.

Liza is a psychotherapist native to South Florida. Bilingual (Spanish), Liza lives as a diverse and multicultural example through her academic studies, professional career, personal lifestyle and travel. As a psychotherapist multicultural issues and diversity have always been of greatest importance. As a common theme in Liza's professional career, Liza has devoted her professional vision to service (seva) and guiding others to find their own path and fullest potential. Liza has experience working in Human Resources in New York City where she conducted her first global research management survey. Additional work has included being a Promotional Specialist in sales, Yoga Instructor, Meditation/Relaxation program facilitator, psychotherapist, artist, illustrator, editor, writer, and continues to organize conscious related events throughout the nation. Throughout Liza's academic career she has been involved in research and independent studies since 2002. Liza has completed courses at Cornell University in the area of Industrial & Organizational Psychology, Human Resources, and Law. Liza ended graduating with an undergraduate degree in Psychology and Philosophy with a concentration in languages and arts from the Florida State University. Liza completed her Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling Psychology at Argosy University. The most recent research Liza has continued during graduate studies involved Mindfulness techniques applied to clients in the field of psychotherapy. Liza's background and training are grounded in traditional psychotherapy, yet she uses the approach which most aligns with clients needs. Liza helps clients with a broad variety of individual challenges under a scope of practice which merges Western and Eastern modalities. Using a strength-based holistic model of practice, Liza empowers her clients to develop in a nonjudgmental, trustworthy, and supportive atmosphere where the client may discover any emotional, physical, intellectual, and/or existential issues. Liza may use traditional psychotherapy techniques, art based therapy, music based therapy, sound and vibrational healing, and various additional tools appropriate for the client. Liza devotes her professional career to continued research applied to the field of counseling and psychotherapy, external and internal healthy balance , as well as daily mindful living.

My goal in healing work is to support the natural growth of children, couples and individual adults. I will work with your unique insights and tribulations as an individual or family, so that you can recover from whatever limits you from acting on your own inherent resources and vision. Chronic stress is considered the root of most physical and emotional illness. So imagine the power of learning to live nourished by life’s potential rather than worried and stressed by projections of fear. Imagine the difference between straightening your back and looking someone in the face with a smile rather than looking down into yourself. Somatic Psychotherapy helps you integrate these kinds of emerging insights into how you approach your life and relationships.

Congratulations on taking this first step to making a positive change in your life. Itʼs a reflection of the belief you have in yourself, your courage to change, and your willingness to empower yourself with the tools and support to finally live the life you want. I work with artists, activists, teenagers, immigrants, dieting survivors, couples of all kinds, bicultural identities, money matters, sexual outsiders, grief and loss, body size issues, PTSD, trauma, substance abuse, sex and love addiction, adult children, LGBTQIQ/gender identity, and eating disorders. Together, we will roll up our sleeves and explore whatever it is that is keeping you depressed, overwhelmed, anxious or stuck in behaviors, patterns and relationships that arenʼt serving you. I believe beyond a shadow of a doubt, that we all have the capacity to transform our lives; to find satisfying relationships, meaningful work, and make conscious contact with the incredible healing power inside of us all.

In individual work, I am interactive and work concretely with goals and how to achieve those goals. I offer specific tools for improving areas you are struggling with or just want to improve: - creating clear communication, - how to disagree in a non-divisive way, - how to clarify expectations, wants and needs, disappointments and resentments, etc. I am also mindful of the effect that a person's childhood has on how a person acts as an adult and where she/he gets "stuck", so I can "unstick" those places with specific skill-building. My specializations include: depression, anxiety, all relationship issues, eating disorders/bingeing, chronic illness (especially CFIDS and diabetes), and problems with sex/sexuality, childhood history of abuse (intermittent/chronic/severe), and PTSD, including single incidents to severe dissociative processes. In couples work, I support each person’s process and direction. I am fair and balanced with each partner in a couple; I am directive and create new ways of communicating and safe experiments within the session. I work with many different kinds of couples and a large variety of issues. Focus is often on: issues of improved communication, fair fighting, unequal/inhibited sexual desire, abuse history affecting intimacy, separation decisions, clean divorce. I have thirty-two years licensed experience working with individual women, men and couples. I have been in private practice since 1980, when I received my license to practice Marriage and Family Counseling. I just completed a three-year part-time position with UCSF as a Behavior Medicine Specialist for CDAPP (California Diabetes and Pregnancy Program). I trained health care professionals in psychosocial issues in their Sweet Success (pregnancy and diabetes) programs. Before that I worked directly as a Social Worker with pregnant women who had diabetes; I screened them for depression and provided education and support regarding a wide range of psychosocial issues. It also has a number of articles about when a person might need therapy, how to find a therapist and information about couples counseling. There are links to organizations as well as book lists and other useful information.

I provide a space free of distractions in order to focus clearly and deeply on the issues that are bringing you to therapy. Some people are seeking resolution to a specific problem, such as difficulty in love, past trauma, conflict with parents or crippling feelings of sadness and guilt. Others come to therapy to uncover their truest selves--to create purpose and meaning, to strive for the most satisfying life possible. I help people to increase their sense of power, agency and control while decreasing feelings of anxiety, self-hatred, guilt or shame. Most of the people with whom I work are interested in improving the quality of relationships in their lives. I have helped many people who initially came to therapy with thoughts about suicide along with intense feelings of sadness, anxiety and guilt. I also frequently work with people who have experienced abuse. I offer daytime and evening hours in two office locations. Both my Hayes Valley Office and my office in the Inner Sunset are convenient to public transportation and have easy daytime street parking. If you have questions, please ask! I look forward to hearing from you.

I specialize in relationship focused counseling for individuals and couples. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and certified in Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples. I currently practice in the Inner Sunset neighborhood of San Francisco. My practice is pretty evenly divided between individual and couples counseling. I love to help people workout how to love and feel securely bonded. I am constantly training and working on my skills and psychotherapeutic approach. I am not one to rest on my laurels. In particular, I love being a couples counselor. I often find it is the perfect space, not only to work on improving relationship, but also to explore one’s individual “stuff” in the process. I strive to show up with as much access to my own wounded parts as I do my healer parts when I sit with clients. That way you get to sit with a fellow traveler on the journey of life. If you want an old school blank slate therapist, tis not me you need to call. Relationship is what ultimately heals. So our first step together is to establish a relationship and alliance. Psychotherapy is truly a vocation for me and I am happy to share my passion and down to earth approach with you.

I'm a licensed psychotherapist with more than 20 years experience in healthcare. I'm committed to providing thoughtful, passionate, help for humans in pain. Growth and development are cornerstones of my approach. Humans grow up outwardly, but that does not mean we feel grown up inwardly. Even when we have good enough parents and positive childhood experiences, it doesn't mean we don't have unmet needs or unresolved pain from the past. Being able to feel more connected to yourself and to others is one thing therapy with me can provide. If you have had some therapy before, that is good. You may gained some foundation into how therapy works and what you want from in moving forward. If you are interested in exploring therapy with me contact me.

I work in Palo Alto and San Francisco seeing individuals and couples. I lead a Writing for Healing group through Meet up that currently meets twice a month in Palo Alto. Are you feeling stuck with a problem or feelings that won't go away? Do you have flashbacks from the past or fears about the future, trouble sleeping, worries that go on and on? Have you tried therapy before but don't know where to turn now for help? Therapy is an important part of healing and finding the right fit is really important. I try to be as sensitive to your needs as possible, using my years of clinical experience, intuition, and theoretical training to help you find your way. I take your needs and wishes seriously and find ways to collaborate towards your desired goals. I am trained in using EMDR for healing trauma and other problems. I also have a special interest in writing for healing and using poetry for therapy. I use writing with individuals if it is helpful and indicated, and also with groups.

Thank you for visiting my site. I am a licensed therapist and wellness coach whose specialties include: obesity/weight management, bariatric surgery, self-esteem, disordered eating, emotional eating, self-esteem and body image, life transitions, depression, anxiety, stress management, decision making, communication skills, and anger management. WHO I WORK WITH I provide both therapy and life coaching services and am particularly passionate about working with the specific challenges faced by young adults living in the Bay Area. My specialty areas include life transitions, navigating your 20’s and beyond, self-esteem, body image, disordered eating, anxiety, dating and relationships, healthy communication, and entrepreneurial stress. In addition, I have extensive expertise working in the field of weight management and supporting clients who are considering, or who have already undergone, bariatric surgery. MY APPROACH First and foremost, I believe that it’s the relationship between the therapist and client that creates the foundation for change. My clients will tell you that I’m accepting, hopeful interactive, and often incorporate humor (as appropriate) in my work. I believe deeply in the power of positivity and personal connection and offer a highly personalized approach (blending psychotherapy and coaching techniques) tailored to fit each of my client’s unique needs, personality, and preferences. I also believe that you are the ultimate expert on your own life. It’s my job, however, to ask the right questions and act as your guide. I’ll help you identify your strengths and talents, develop self-awareness, and gain confidence where you need it. I’ll challenge you at times and provide feedback on the thoughts and behaviors that may be keeping you stuck. A BIT MORE ABOUT ME... My life has been a series of adventures (both exhilarating and heartbreaking) and I’m a prime example that you shouldn’t judge a book by it’s cover. It took me a long time, and a lot of mistakes, to feel like I was finally getting life right. This is why am so passionate in guiding others through their toughest times and helping them live a meaningful life with intention and direction. I find happiness in nature and in the color green. I value friendship and a good belly laugh above all things and will never turn down an opportunity to listen to live music or sit in the sunshine. I fill my free hours with family time, road trips, being creative, and learning how to be a better ME. I’m left handed and was voted Most Shy in junior high school (yeah, I’ve come a long way).

You've likely tried everything, even procrastinated, before considering therapy. I find that emotional suffering is often rooted in relationship patterns, hidden contradictions and emotional blind spots that are hard to recognize and resolve on your own. My work involves facilitating self-exploration and helping you understand your personality tendencies so that you can have greater emotional flexibility and satisfaction in your life. I am a highly trained psychotherapist providing individual therapy, couples counseling and modern psychoanalysis for a wide range of difficulties such as anxiety, depression, relationship problems, self-esteem or just wanting more out of life. My approach is direct and collaborative and my style is thoughtful, warm and practical. I will share my thoughts and ideas about what contributes to or has led to your difficulties and together we'll determine if how I'm thinking is useful. I appreciate that it takes courage to look at yourself more deeply. I do my best to bring compassion and encouragement to helping you explore your difficulties. I offer a free phone consultation to help assess your situation and determine if we should meet.

When you feel like this isn’t the person you married; when you worry that the gap in between you is widening every day; when it feels like the rug has been pulled out from under you after discovering the affair... it can feel like you are in over your head, and you may ask “Is it too late to save my marriage?” My special focus is in couples therapy (marriage counseling), helping couples in crisis to break out of the vicious cycle of hurting and being hurt. I also specialize in helping multi-cultural couples deal with cultural and religious differences that often pose major stumbling blocks to their relationship. If you're single, dealing with a break-up, or your partner is not willing to attend couples counseling, individual therapy can help explore past, current, or future relationships, and gain insight into other personal areas of your life.

Sliding scale clinic specializing in the treatment of eating disorders, individual, group and couples & family therapy. Masters' and Ph.D. level therapists. Expressive Arts therapy, Somatic therapy, Psychodynamic psychotherapy, CBT, DBT; working with co-occurring disorders such as depression, substance abuse, trauma, PTSD, anxiety. Therapists also willing to give sliding scale referrals to nutritionists, psychiatrists, etc. Also willing to see people without eating disorders at the clinic.

Brittany Olsen, MA, MFT is a licensed psychotherapist offering counseling and therapy for adult individuals and couples. She specializes in relationships, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, self-esteem/identity, and the general difficulties that one may experience from major and minor life transitions. Brittany counsels couples in all phases of the relationship – from pre-marital counseling to marital challenges (communication, infidelity, negative relational patterns) to the uncoupling process. Brittany has had great success in helping her clients, mainly by fostering a supportive yet challenging therapeutic environment. Her approach is strength-based, solution-focused, and pragmatic. She believes that her clients ultimately know what is best for them, and it is her job to facilitate improvement through a compassionate and collaborative therapeutic forum. Brittany generally employ a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) orientation. This focus entails identifying those faulty thinking patterns that are skewing one’s view of the world and contributing to one’s distress and life difficulties. This approach has consistently been shown to be the most effective in relieving symptoms and producing change.

Therapy for adolescent and adult individuals as well as couples. Strong background in ethnic, cultural, religous and racial diversity and specialty in extramarital affairs. If you are looking for someone who is welcoming, sensitive, down to earth and who doesn't use prefabricated techniques but believes in the healing power of therapeutic relationship we just might be a great fit. Offices in San Francisco and Walnut Creek.

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, LGBTQ issues, and trauma. I work with individuals, couples, and adolescents in San Francisco and the East Bay. Call me today for an appointment to begin the process of healing. I believe there is always hope and the possibility for change

I work with individuals and couples, both in person or via Skype or Facetime. I offer support and guidance in helping you achieve your goals. I am interactive and empathic and strive to help you navigate through potential barriers in your life. I believe that we do the best we can with what we have and I work with you to put your strengths to use. My hope is that you can feel empowered and connected in your life and that you can truly enjoy the important relationships in your life.

When approached with integrity, compassion, curiosity and care, PSYCHOTHERAPY can be profoundly reparative and life-altering. It can help you traverse times of uncertainty, discover what most nourishes and sustains your well-being and broaden and deepen your experience of yourself, your life and relationships with others. It can also help recover from the aftermaths of trauma, abuse and neglect, cope with psychological vulnerabilities, disability or illness, develop more self-esteem and confidence and meet the challenges of living with as much ease as possible. If you are seeking a warm, engaging and collaborative therapist, and wish to learn more about my work as a Marriage Family Therapist (MFT), please consider calling me. I have been assisting teenagers, adults, couples and families in their search more joyful and fulfilled lives since 1997, and would be delighted to speak with you to explore how I could potentially help you, whatever your needs or goals.

I am an independent practitioner in Alameda, CA. My specialties are marriage counseling, individual counseling, and facilitating "Dream Appreciation Groups". In individual and marriage counseling, we address the stumbling blocks affecting your current life circumstances. Our sessions are client-centered, lively conversations. During the first and second sessions, we usually talk about what you'd like to accomplish in your therapy, as well as historical information that will help paint a full picture of your life journey to the present time. Of course if you are in crisis, we will concentrate on this situation first, and then we will tackle the less critical, but just as important, reasons for your decision to enter therapy. My approach is humanistic in that your sessions are individually tailored to You, the only person(s) like you on earth. I've found that EMDR, a therapeutic approach, has been extremely effective for alleviating painful struggles (including for trauma, depression, anxiety, and substance abuse) more quickly than traditional or psychodynamic methods—but, once again, you will be able to decide how you want your sessions to move forward. I also do non-psychotherapy dream groups for people who would like to explore their dreams in a confidential and safe social environment. Although the groups are not psychotherapy, they are usually very therapeutic—people participating in these groups have experienced growth on many levels, that is, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. If you believe that you would feel comfortable in any of these settings (individual, marital, or group), I would be glad to meet with you so that we can see whether we're a good fit together. I hope to hear from you soon!

My job is to get you back to living and enjoying life and relationships. When you come to me, I will do four things. 1. I will assess your relationship pattern of relating. 2. I will explore strategies you are currently using. 3. I will help identify those strategies that don't work and identify new ones that work better. 4. I will help you implement the new techniques until you successfully use them in your relationship. You must find a therapist with whom you are comfortable. I don't want to waste your time and money. If you are tired of your old pattern of living, want to change, are willing to do some hard work to change, together, we can reach your goal. If you are serious about changing your life, give me a call, and you may ask me for a free consultation.

When approached with integrity, compassion, curiosity and care, PSYCHOTHERAPY can be profoundly reparative and life-altering. It can help you traverse times of uncertainty, discover what most nourishes and sustains your well-being and broaden and deepen your experience of yourself, your life and relationships with others. It can also help recover from the aftermaths of trauma, abuse and neglect, cope with psychological vulnerabilities, disability or illness, develop more self-esteem and confidence and meet the challenges of living with as much ease as possible. If you are seeking a warm, engaging and collaborative therapist, and wish to learn more about my work as a Marriage Family Therapist (MFT), please consider calling me. I have been assisting teenagers, adults, couples and families in their search more joyful and fulfilled lives since 1997, and would be delighted to speak with you to explore how I could potentially help you, whatever your needs or goals.

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 good relationships. Trauma and loss can cause sadness, depression and pain that inhibit and block. My style of therapy is empathic and respectful of personal values and lifestyles. I use; interactive talk therapy and other appropriate techniques, such as EMDR. The presenting problems are first alleviated. Profound change and personal growth are then able to take place through understanding and healing of the deeper underlying issues.; My specialties include:; • Depression / Anxiety • Grief / Loss / Bereavement • Effects of Childhood Abuse / Trauma / PTSD • Sex and Love Addiction / Sexuality /Internet Addiction • Social anxiety / Self-esteem / Shyness • Relationship Issues / Anger Management • Couples Counseling • Divorce / Co-parenting • Family Therapy / Child Therapy Feel free to call or e-mail me if you have any questions, or wish to make an initial appointment. If we can't work together for any reason, I will do my best to provide appropriate referrals. I am available days, evenings, and Saturdays and offer a sliding scale. I also offer telephone consultation.

I am a psychotherapist and clinical hypnotherapist in San Francisco, CA. I help people emerge from depression, heal from traumatic experiences, improve relationship patterns, decrease anxiety and become more relaxed and confident in their lives and relationships. I also provide couples counseling to help couples talk about the tough subjects they need to address. I help them improve the way they communicate, resolve or accept differences, deepen their mutual understanding and intimacy. I work from a holistic perspective that integrates body, emotions, mind, and spirit, and I’m flexible and open in how I approach each person.

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 conveniently located offices in San Francisco, Berkeley and Contra Costa County.

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 conventional and alternative approaches, I draw on a variety of styles and techniques to incorporate what will be most helpful for each client.

I offer warm, empowering, and down to earth help. I guide people from relationship conflict, to clarity, connection, and joy. I also offer guidance on sexuality, helping people gain greater awareness, acceptance, and pleasure. Through couples or individual therapy, you can leave behind the same old difficulties, and open to new growth. I have over 16 years of experience. My approach is up to date with current brain, body, and relationship science on how to create change safely and powerfully. Let’s talk to help you create the kind of relationships and life you want. You can change the world by healing yourself and your relationships.

I help people to listen to and understand themselves in order to have more satisfying relationships with others and to increase their ability to feel good and to do well at work and in school. I see clients of all ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, genders and income levels. I work with individuals, families, and couples, and sometimes run groups. Adults usually come to see me due to high stress, anxiety and depression related to work, finances, family interactions or relationship challenges. What we do in therapy depends on a person's needs and stated goals. Generally we combine discussion, relaxation and mindfulness, practicing communication skills, and creating art. Clients appreciate my careful and compassionate listening, my expertise, and my laughter and sense of humor. I work with many teens who are coping with pressures of peers, family and school. I support them to stay safe while exploring who they are and who they want to be. Teens often are relieved that creating art allows them to express themselves without having to explain themselves. With younger children, I combine art, talk and play to help them learn to identify and express their feelings in appropriate ways. Kids might come to therapy because of difficult behavior, problems in school, or family conflicts. I have provided mental health services in a variety of school settings, and am able to support parents struggling with children’s behaviors and school performance issues. I have special expertise in trauma treatment, and the ways that trauma can manifest as mood disturbance, anxiety, hyperactivity, addictive/compulsive behaviors, and dysfunctional relationships. My clients express that they experience significant symptom reduction, improved mood, decreased anxiety, and more peaceful relationships at home and at work as a result of therapy. Typically, even after the first session, clients leave my office stating that they feel better and more able to cope. Sometimes I work with people over many months, and sometimes just for a few sessions. I frequently offer suggestions of art projects to help people express themselves and explore their current situation. Some clients come to me specifically for art therapy. Others are referred through employee assistance programs or other sources. The most common reaction is that making art is relaxing, fun, and very useful. People are often concerned that they "don't know how to draw." No art experience is necessary - art therapy is about using the creative process to help us get a different perspective on our problems and visualize solutions. My office is wheelchair accessible, with easy parking. It is a clean, comfortable, relaxing and spacious room, with separate entrance and exit for increased privacy. I love what I do! I hope that I might have an opportunity to support you as well. Please email or call me if you would like further information, or if you have any questions.

Do you find yourself unsatisfied with your life, with your relationships, with your job? I provide a safe space to talk about your concerns and imagine a new way of thinking about your life. Relationships are often at the core of problems on a number of levels. We will look at the patterns in your relationships and help you to get to the core issues of what has been missing and where you can find that in your life. You will learn to identify what you want to change and create the life you want to live. If you have further questions about my practice and would like to have a phone consultation, please feel free to contact me. I look forward to learning more about you.

I have diverse and rich experience including school-based and community mental health, in-patient psychiatric care, medical social work, residential treatment, as well as supervision in these areas. Moreover, I incorporate movement arts from my years as a hoop dance instructor and my current education in Movement-Based Expressive Arts at the Tamalpa Institute. I offer treatment and support for: Depression/Anxiety Behavioral/Social Issues Loss/Grief Family Transitions Step-parenting/Co-Parenting Body Image/Eating Disorders Living with a chronic medical or psychiatric condition I use a variety of modalities, including: Solution-Focused Play/Sand-tray Cognitive-Behavioral Expressive Arts/Movement Family Systems Group Therapy I provide my clients a holistic approach from a Trauma-Sensitive, Strength-Based and Environmental lens, and work in conjunction with the family, school, and community. I believe as humans, no matter our age, we hold the innate capacity for change through support, creativity and our internal and external resources.

Feeling stuck? I will be work with you to help you feel better and find ways to reach your goals. I will listen carefully in order to understand as much as possible about what you are going through. I will ask questions when needed and giving sensitive feedback to you in a timely manner. Shortly after you begin therapy you and others may begin to notice positive changes in yourself. As you begin to make better decisions for yourself, you will find that the problems that first brought you to therapy, such as feelings of depression, anxiety, codependency, or anger will have less power to affect you. You may feel more confident, and may experience improvement in relationships with your friends, loved ones and in your career. My clients often tell me that therapy helps them to become more reflective and in control of their lives, and that they are becoming more capable of attracting the kinds of people and situations they want. This is because therapy helps one to discover strengths that were previously unknown, or if known, not being used effectively. Therapy can be an amazing tool for personal transformation. If we work together, I will remain involved in your progress throughout the course of your treatment. I will support you as you pursue the challenging, rewarding path of positive, lasting change. Whether you opt for short or long term work, therapy is an investment in yourself that lasts a lifetime.

I provide individual, couple, and family therapies for children, adults and seniors. My approach is client-centered and flexible. I believe everyone has a self-strength to achieve their best when they have enough support in their environment and situations. I support my clients to achieve their goals and healthier lifestyles, so they can feel better about who they really are.

Teletherapy (don't have a physical location): I see individuals and couples in my practice. i chose to become a psychotherapist because I love helping clients access their power and wisdom in order to create more fulfilling lives. My practice is very diverse and includes clients from different racial groups, backgrounds and orientations. My specialty is working with clients who have anxiety disorders and depression. Using a combination of mindfulness, somatic interventions and Internal Family Systems, I collaborate with clients to create a more satisfying life. Through the use of emotional regulation techniques, clients become empowered to cultivate awareness and manage their emotions. My style is creative and interactive. I am committed to supporting clients to move forward in their lives, whether it is healing from depression, managing anxiety or creating a space for couples to cultivate better communication and more intimacy in their relationships. Theoretical Orientations: Internal Family Systems (IFS, Level 2) Somatic/Attachment Mindfulness Relational

Motivated couples come here to work on their trust building, whether due to infidelity, or desire to come closer and more in sync. Learn how to work on your relationship here in counseling by helping build communication skills as well as thrive in your sexual life. Affair When it feels unimaginable to ever recover from dealing with infidelity in your relationship, with all the worries that consume you about an affair, you wonder if you can ever trust again. I help couples learn how to take responsibility and move forward in their relationships. Call to schedule an appointment and to learn the tools to rebuild your connection and love. Arguing When you are tired of having the same old, exhausting argument, I help you learn how to speak and be heard, understood and feel respected again. Call to learn positive communication skills and some couples therapy exercises. Sex life When you have lost hope that you will ever feel satisfaction in your body again and worry takes over that your relationship is doomed to be without sex, I can help you learn how to ignite the spark again and get back to enjoying the perks of being a couple. Call to schedule an appointment and to learn the tools to a healthy marriage and how to rebuild physical intimacy and emotional intimacy. Trust Building & Communication Therapy with your mate can provide you with new perspectives and positive options. Powerful strategies and tools are needed to break old patterns and overcome the challenges. It is true that most adults enter into relationships today without having had the right tools to eventually be successful. This explains the rate of divorce and discontent. Couples therapy gives you the knowledge to learn how to speak, how to be heard, touched, adored, and grow old together. These tools are priceless for your lives whether you are fielding a current conflict or want to come in for preventive measures to insure a connected union. Ever feel like your spouse responds the same way not matter what the situation? Can you predict the outcome of your arguments? Does your experience of talking include being heard? Most of the time there is a stale stagnant pattern, and “old shoe” mentality around how we communicate with our loved one. You CAN however have a relationship filled with fresh alive conversation, the satisfying feeling of being heard, and understood and (although not always agreed with) still respected! Still respected inside of a disagreement? YES! Mature enough to move on and operate in love with different opinions?! YES! Even if trust has been broken, if there has been an infidelity, if someone cheated, if your boyfriend lied, if your girlfriend is sneaking around having an emotional affair or if you just bring a general untrustworthiness with you from childhood traumas...whatever the case may be, trust can be rebuilt if desired. It is a process. It is not however, one we know how to do immediately. Re building trust is not an instinctual thing. We want to protect ourselves and build a wall, and that is smart until it no longer serves us and we want to let love back in. For the one who broke the trust, learning how to validate your partner and accept responsibility is paramount. You can find out new ways to get your needs met without breaking trust, finding your voice, and identifying things or behaviors that trigger you. Trust building is a two way street for couples. Trust building is an art. That is where therapy comes in. You don’t have to know how to do this on your own, you are not supposed to, I’m here to help.

I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Private Practice serving areas around Hayward, Castro Valley, and San Leandro, Ca. I have a broad experience working with Children, Adolescents, Adults, Couples and Families with multicultural diversity and a wide range of emotional difficulties. I offer therapy and brief consultations. After a thorough assessment of the problems and my clients ' individual needs, I use talk therapy, family therapy, couples counseling, play therapy, relaxation technics, DBT Skills training, behavior modification technics to help my clients achieve their goals. My services are delivered in a safe, dynamic, non-judgmental, supportive, and compassionate atmosphere. I help my clients tackle life's challenges from new perspectives, differentiate external difficulties from internal conflicts and identify behavioral patterns that need to be changed to reach their goals psychological well-being.

At the present time, I have a part-time practice with adults, specializing in relationship problems, depression and anxiety, family problems such as dealing with adolescent children and aging parents, workplace difficulties and problems of mid-life and aging. I have been trained in many modalities: psychodynamic, CBT, couples therapy, gestalt therapy, psychodrama and integrating spiritual needs into therapy. I have taken something from all these perpectives and try to tailor therapy to my client's needs without being rigidily to any theoretical orientation. My style of therapy is to be engaged and active; I am not a silent therapist. I'll offer my opinions, reflections and ideas on how we can work together to make life happier and more satisfying for you.

In individual work, I am interactive and work concretely with goals and how to achieve those goals. I offer specific tools for improving areas you are struggling with or just want to improve: - creating clear communication, - how to disagree in a non-divisive way, - how to clarify expectations, wants and needs, disappointments and resentments, etc. I am also mindful of the effect that a person's childhood has on how a person acts as an adult and where she/he gets "stuck", so I can "unstick" those places with specific skill-building. My specializations include: depression, anxiety, all relationship issues, eating disorders/bingeing, chronic illness (especially CFIDS and diabetes), and problems with sex/sexuality, childhood history of abuse (intermittent/chronic/severe), and PTSD, including single incidents to severe dissociative processes. In couples work, I support each person’s process and direction. I am fair and balanced with each partner in a couple; I am directive and create new ways of communicating and safe experiments within the session. I work with many different kinds of couples and a large variety of issues. Focus is often on: issues of improved communication, fair fighting, unequal/inhibited sexual desire, abuse history affecting intimacy, separation decisions, clean divorce. I have thirty-two years licensed experience working with individual women, men and couples. I have been in private practice since 1980, when I received my license to practice Marriage and Family Counseling. I just completed a three-year part-time position with UCSF as a Behavior Medicine Specialist for CDAPP (California Diabetes and Pregnancy Program). I trained health care professionals in psychosocial issues in their Sweet Success (pregnancy and diabetes) programs. Before that I worked directly as a Social Worker with pregnant women who had diabetes; I screened them for depression and provided education and support regarding a wide range of psychosocial issues. It also has a number of articles about when a person might need therapy, how to find a therapist and information about couples counseling. There are links to organizations as well as book lists and other useful information.

What if we begin with the assumption that you were born to be happy, loved, prosperous and at peace? Sounds good... but then why do I hurt? Why do I struggle? Why are the inevitable changes so hard to accept? Therapy can often serve to identify the barriers to happiness and emotional well-being. Simply identifying the beliefs and practices at the center of any emotional turmoil can empower you to begin living a life that you deserve. I work with individuals and couples to get to the core of their issues so that they can start leading happier lives today! I specialize in helping clients to overcome depression, find relief from anxiety and stress, and rediscover joy in their lives and relationships. I offer free tests for depression and anxiety.

INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOTHERAPY I work with adults and adolescents who have a wide range of emotional and interpersonal difficulties. My approach to psychotherapy is to create a safe environment through supportive listening and empathy that will enable my clients to talk about patterns in their lives that are causing them distress. I help my clients understand how their problems developed and what will be required to work through their difficulties. One important aspect of psychotherapy involves accessing the unconscious mind through the exploration of one's thoughts, emotions, relationships, and behaviors, and through the interpretation of dreams. This opens the door to resolving difficulties that my clients are having, and to developing healthier relationships and new sources of self-worth and life satisfaction. I work with individuals in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy with the following treatment goals: Overcoming Depression & Anxiety Enhancing Self-Esteem Improving Intimate Relationships Resolving Work & School Difficulties Reducing Stress & Health Problems Controlling Destructive Habits with Hypnosis Coping with Loss & Life Transitions Addressing Type "A" Personality Issues Controlling Attention Deficit Disorder Resolving Issues From Childhood RELATIONSHIP & MARITAL THERAPY I work with couples with a wide range of problems on improving the quality of their relationships. I create a safe environment where couples can explore frustrating patterns in their relationships, work through their specific conflicts, and deepen trust. I use practical exercises and techniques to helps couples improve relationship skills and decrease patterns of relating that cause frustration and emotional upset. I teach couples how to express feelings constructively and how to listen compassionately in order to increase mutual understanding. I help couples create a healthy balance between togetherness and independence and work out many types of conflicts such as: sexual difficulties, power imbalances, monetary struggles and family conflicts. I do intensive work with couples by looking at each partner's intimacy issues as seen in their prior romantic relationships and their childhood experiences. This enables each partner to come to a greater understanding of him or herself and to participate in the relationship with enhanced romance, and greater enjoyment and intimacy. I provide the following services for couples: Relationship & Marital Therapy Pre-Marital Counseling Separation & Divorce Counseling I work in Couples Therapy with the following treatment goals: Improving Communication & Assertiveness Learning Conflict Resolution Skills Deepening Trust Decreasing Power Imbalances Enhancing Emotional & Sexual Intimacy Resolving Individual Barriers to Intimacy

I offer the following services: • Personal Therapy • Couples Therapy • Teen Therapy • Young Adult Therapy • Professionals Consultation • Intern Services. As a marriage family therapist, I am dedicated to helping you and your loved ones achieve a more fulfilling life by learning how to cope with and minimize emotional distress. I enjoy working with people of all ages, from teens to the elderly, and have experience helping those facing chemical dependency, past trauma, relationship troubles, and emotional stress stemming from a variety of other causes.

Are You Exhausted, Irritable or Stressed Out? Personal and Business Relationships can be so Overwhelming. Don’t Risk Losing Your Job, Relationship or Your Peace of Mind. You Don’t Have to Struggle Alone. Get Help Now. Counseling can support you being happy and successful. Avoid the trap of isolating yourself in unhealthy relationships, negative thinking, upsetting emotions or addictive behaviors with my guidance. Feel Like Yourself Again! only better... Remember what it is like to wake up feeling happy & refreshed. Have energy for what you want to do. Discover How Counseling Can Support You. • Feel relaxed and calm instead of being angry or irritable. • Stop criticizing yourself and others. • Love your Life and Be happy. Build your self esteem. Have Fun.

I work in Palo Alto and San Francisco seeing individuals and couples. I lead a Writing for Healing group through Meet up that currently meets twice a month in Palo Alto. Are you feeling stuck with a problem or feelings that won't go away? Do you have flashbacks from the past or fears about the future, trouble sleeping, worries that go on and on? Have you tried therapy before but don't know where to turn now for help? Therapy is an important part of healing and finding the right fit is really important. I try to be as sensitive to your needs as possible, using my years of clinical experience, intuition, and theoretical training to help you find your way. I take your needs and wishes seriously and find ways to collaborate towards your desired goals. I am trained in using EMDR for healing trauma and other problems. I also have a special interest in writing for healing and using poetry for therapy. I use writing with individuals if it is helpful and indicated, and also with groups.

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 conveniently located offices in San Francisco, Berkeley and Contra Costa County.

I primarily provide for the counseling needs of professionals at all levels, and offer intelligent, insightful, creative, outside-the-box, solution-focused and long-term therapy with complete discretion and confidentiality. My work focuses on helping clients enjoy more satisfying and meaningful lives. Issues I commonly help people resolve include life and career transitions, anxiety and depression, feelings of emptiness, stress management, as well as many others. Former and current clients have described me as "easy to talk to," "a wonderful listener," "someone who it feels safe to talk with," "easy to be open with, and nonjudgmental," "empathic and understanding," and most commonly of all "someone who thinks outside the box." Most of my career counseling relationships last at least a few months, but it is usually helpful to stay in regular contact with your career counselor or coach even after your objectives are determined and any mental obstacles preventing the achievement of your goals are removed. As we move along our paths in life, we often have to deal with unanticipated challenges, and correct our courses accordingly. Having someone around to keep us on track as we face those challenges is an immense asset. My clients determine where they would like to be more aligned with their life purpose, and ultimately learn to craft the solutions to any problems facing them. But several decades of experience have led me to understand that helping clients with "career issues" requires me to address and manage a wide variety of career-related issues. Because of this, I have also helped numerous clients: Create a satisfying balance between work and the rest of life; Stay focused on work while dealing with emotional issues (such as grief, divorce, or difficulties with children); Find time and outlets for other needs (such as community involvement, creativity, spirituality); Resolve conflicts and issues in the workplace; Learn the communication and conflict management skills necessary for employees and supervisors; Relieve work-induced tension and stress; Manage job changes and changing work environments; Decide whether to stay in a job or find a new one; Deal with workplace disabilities; Make decisions regarding self-employment and entrepreneurship; and Address the numerous financial issues and concerns that arise around these topics. If you feel you could use a professional partner to address any of the aforementioned issues... If you have questions about the nature of the work you do, how it impacts your life, and how you can successfully transition your career so it becomes an expression of your life purpose contact me. As Robert Frost said, "(for only when) work is play for mortal stakes is the deed ever really done for heaven and the future's sakes."

As a mindfulness-based therapist, I offer a warm and welcoming space for you to explore yourself and your life experience. This is the basis for discovering your own capacity to make meaningful change and growth in your life. My practice integrates the gentle openness of Eastern wisdom with the illuminating methods of Western psychology. Mindfulness helps cultivate a compassionate presence of mind and body and supports the more active process of Self-inquiry. Self-inquiry practices are drawn from the fields of Depth Psychology, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Voice Dialogue, Meditative Inquiry, The Work of Byron Katie and somatic therapy methods such as EMDR and Hakomi. Self-inquiry reveals and releases those beliefs and feelings that are inhibiting a fuller expression of your potential and aspirations. With greater clarity comes greater capacity for change. Our meeting time will provide you with a spacious and dynamic atmosphere for self-discovery and life transformation. I am a California licensed Psychologist with over 15 years of clinical experience providing Individual, Group, Couples and Family Therapy. I work with clients of all ages including adolecents and children. I provide counseling and therapy for a range of presenting concerns in a comfortable, supportive and personalized atmosphere to help you attain the life changes and personal growth you are seeking. Treatment Specialties: Depression Anxiety/OCD and Stress Disorders Eating Disorders Trauma Resolution Grief Counseling Relationships Parenting Couples Counseling Family Therapy Career Assessment and Guidance Psychodiagnostic Testing ADHD Testing and Counseling Spiritual Unfolding