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Marriage & Family Therapist in San Luis Obispo, CA

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Erin Lindvall, Ph.D., LMFT #99766

Erin Lindvall, Ph.D., LMFT #99766 | Marriage & Family Therapist photo
Psychotherapist specializing in Grief and Trauma
I love my work as a psychotherapist, and consider it an honor and privilege to work with my clients and share in their quest for personal growth. I know that the decision to start therapy is often a difficult one. I applaud your willingness and initiative. My approach aims to engage, to inspire, and to help you imagine new possibilities. My goal is to assist you in developing tools and skills that enable you to more effectively deal with life and its challenges. Transitions can be difficult, yet unavoidable if we are to grow. I have specialized training in the field of grief, loss, and trauma and bring a depth of skill sets to assist with all transition in life. In order to grow we must transform that which no longer serves us, and make space for that which is to blossom. I look forward to support this transformation within you.
Education/Training
Undergraduate BS @ UC Davis in Psychology and Textiles & Design
Master's Pacifica Graduate Institute in Counseling Psychology
Ph.D. @ Pacifica Graduate School in Depth Psychology with Emphasis in Psychotherapy.
Bio
Regarding Grief and Loss "It is not if, it is when" and the big question is "how will you be changed in the process?" We all will experience loss in some form through health, career, divorce, family, friends... it truly is woven into the fabric of life. At times we need support and it can really help quicken the experience. I can work with you through the crisis period and then help you process the meaning of what the loss or transition has set into motion helping you mindfully cross the bridge to where you must go next. I have trained and worked for 13 years in the field specializing in grief and loss and take a psychodynamic approach to working through the natural stages of loss. I have supported many individuals and families as they have successfully traversed this process and would like to help you.
Memberships
CAMFT since 2002
Fellow of American Psychotherapy Association (FAPA)
Payments Accepted
Cash or check!
Hours:M-W 9am-6pm
Cost/Session
sliding scale
License:#99766
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Practice Areas/Issues Treated
 Therapy  Life Transitions
 Addiction  Loneliness
 Adolescents  Marriage & Family Therapy
 Adoption  Marriage Counseling
 Anxiety and Panic  Online / Teletherapy
 Arts Therapy (Expressive)  Pet Therapy
 Body Image Issues  Play Therapy
 Caregiver Issues  Pre and Postpartum Mental Health
 Children's Counseling  Premarital Counseling
 Chronic Illness  Psychoanalysis
 Couples  Relationship Issues
 Depression  Self-Esteem Issues
 Divorce  Seniors and Elder Care Issues
 Educational Therapy  Stress Management
 Family Conflict  Trauma and PTSD
 Grief and Loss  Women's Issues
 Group Therapy  Work and Career Issues
 Life and Wellness Coaching
Licenses/Certifications
 Diplomate, American Psychotherapy Association (DAPA)  Doctoral Degree (Ph.D.)
 Fellow, American Psychiatric Association (FAPA)  Licensed by the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS)
 Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
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