Mental Health Counselor / Therapist in San Francisco, CA

Ondina Nandine Hatvany, LMFT

Effective Psychotherapy for Individuals

+ Partners (LGBTQ/ Open + Poly relationships welcome)

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Location

2120 Market Street, Suite 108    San Francisco, CA 94114

Additional Location

West Spain st    Sonoma, CA 95476

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Practice Information

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 relationship? I am very comfortable working with traditional, open/ poly and queer relationships. I can assist you and your partner(s) to develop better communication and understanding around sensitive topics such as betrayal, intimacy and trust. I use an approach called EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy) developed by Dr Sue Johnson. Clinical research shows that 90% of couples report significant improvement within 12-20 sessions of EFT. As former Director of the Eating Disorders program at Community Institute of San Rafael, Marin, I work with people who obsess that if they only had the perfect weight their lives would work out. So many of us through over dieting and body hatred have lost our connection to ourselves. The body instead of being home for our psyche/ spirit becomes the battleground. I work with clients to end their battle with food and their bodies. Look at my video describing the popular teleclass series for how to empower yourself during the holidays especially when dealing with stressors around food and family: "Empower Don't Devour!' Do you feel emotionally stuck in the past? You might be suffering from trauma. I help my clients move through past traumatic experiences using EMDR (eye movement desensitization reprocessing) This well researched method has fast and effective results in working with people suffering from trauma. I also help my clients release the cellular and muscular memory of the trauma (which is where trauma is often stored) using somatic psychotherapy. This is an approach that taps into body awareness and mindfulness, which does not involve touch. Finally I have found Depth Hypnosis to be a highly effective tool for helping my clients get out of stuck places and create the change they want.

Blog Posts

Watch This Video to Find Out Why Ondina Thinks This Series Is Right for You or the Perfect Gift

Articles

How to Navigate Dating Effectively ~ for Mature Women + Baby Boomers  What Is “Secure Attachment” and How Does Not Having It Create Fertile Grounds for Addictions?  Celebrating Transitions in This Season of Change  What Do Top Relationship Experts Have to Say About the Effects of Criticism on Relationship?  San Francisco Couples: “Talking About Money with Your Honey”  A.R.E. You There? What Is the Secret Ingredient that Makes a Relationship Thrive?  Is Long-Lasting Romance Possible? What the Latest Research Shows  What You Need to Know About Why Affairs Happen and How to Prevent Them  Why Support Is Important for Dealing with Food, Weight + Body Image Issues  How Pleasure Can Be a Much Better Motivator Than "I Should"  Using EMDR to Address Eating Disorders  Food, Family, and the Holidays  How to Get the Most from Your Couples Therapy  This Holiday Season Practice “Doggy Medicine” for a Happy Relationship  How Lack of the “Straight Safety Net” Creates Stress for Queer Couples  This Holiday Give Yourself and Your Partner the Gift of your Presence  To Stay or to Go? That is the Question!

Licenses/Certifications

EMDR Part 1 and 2 (EMDRIA)  Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

License Info

MFC38780

Education

Masters in Psychology Certified EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) Practitioner AEDP (Accelerated Experiential-Dynamic Psychotherapy) trained EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy) trained for work with Couples CISM (Critical Incident Stress Management) Certified Certification in Depth Hypnosis

Bio:

“Tell me what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?.” —Mary Oliver I am committed to assisting my clients to move from struggle or feeling stuck into a place of graceful ease, flow and empowerment. I strive to create a safe place for healing to happen. My approach uses a variety of eclectic methods tailored to my individual client’s needs. My interest in body-based approaches to healing began in the late 1980’s. I taught Yoga as a certified Hatha Yoga teacher in Sivananda Centers in New York and San Francisco. Later I became a certified Massage Therapist and Reiki Practitioner. My desire to consolidate these body based healing practices under an academic umbrella led me to the California Institute of Integral Studies and its Somatic Psychotherapy program where I received my Masters in Psychology. I completed the Hakomi Somatics Institute 6 month Intensive Trauma Training in 2001. This foundation in both the experiential and academic disciplines allows me to offer a grounded, centered therapeutic approach. As a Supervisor and Clinician at Family Service Agency of Marin I designed and implemented a highly successful 7 week group for women with food and body image struggles, in April 2006. In 2012 I retired as Director of the Eating Disorders program at the Community Institute of Psychotherapy in San Rafael. Also an astrologer for over 13 years, I have studied in London and the Bay Area. The astrological birthchart can be a useful addition to therapy. It provides a language for inner dynamics that might otherwise be difficult to verbalize and it can offer a fresh new perspective on an age old problem.

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Payments Accepted

cash, check, Paypal

Hours

8am-8pm Mon- Fri

Cost/Session

$180/ session (sliding scale offered)

Practice Areas/Issues Treated

Therapy  Addiction  Adolescents  Anger Management  Anxiety and Panic  Arts Therapy (Expressive)  Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)  Bicultural Difficulties  Body Image Issues  Caregiver Issues  Chronic Illness  Couples  Depression  Divorce  Eating Disorders  EMDR  Gay or Lesbian Issues  Gender Identity / Transgenderism  Grief and Loss  Hypnotherapy  Life and Wellness Coaching  Life Transitions  Loneliness  Marriage & Family Therapy  Marriage Counseling  Men's Issues  Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder  Online / Teletherapy  Pre and Postpartum Mental Health  Premarital Counseling  Problem Gambling  Relationship Issues  Self-Esteem Issues  Seniors and Elder Care Issues  Stress Management  Trauma and PTSD  Women's Issues  Work and Career Issues

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