Michelle A Birch
Psychologist, PhD
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
San Francisco, CA 94114
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I have specialized in two areas. The first involves the treatment of loss, grief, trauma and the anxiety disorders that sometimes accompany these events. With a new perspective, most people find it easier to incorporate new coping skills. This can help you work through your feelings and losses. The second area of specialty is women's health, especially during pregnancy and the postpartum period of life. Having a newborn and the adjustment to mothering brings on many challenges. I work with women to help them cope with the changes to themselves, their bodies as well as their relationships.
I have over 25 years experience. My theoretical approaches are predominantly psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral. I draw from the most effective elements of different theoretical orientation’s that lead to change. Each person has their own history and their own difficulties, so this enables me to tailor a treatment approach that is unique to you.
I find that people come to therapy when they are suffering. In my experience, it is useful to help people articulate what the problem is out loud. Many people ruminate. Talking with someone you can trust, who will not judge your feelings or your past is tremendously relieving for most people. This is where the healing starts.
Call or Email Michelle A Birch now for a free 15 minute consultation - (628) 265-8658
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $200
- Couple Sessions $200
- Pay by Cash, Check, Zelle
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Michelle A Birch
Psychologist, PhD
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Expired Licensed by State of California / PSI 28241 Michelle A Birch
- In Practice for 27 Years
- Attended California School of Professional Psychology (Alliant), PhD, Graduated 1997
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (628) 265-8658
Michelle A Birch
Psychologist, PhD
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Coping Skills
- Stress
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
Expertise
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Infertility
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Parenting
- Relationship Issues
- Sleep or Insomnia
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (628) 265-8658
Michelle A Birch
Psychologist, PhD
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
I also speak
French ,
Spanish
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
I also speak
French ,
Spanish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Biofeedback
- Family / Marital
- Feminist
- Forensic Psychology
- Humanistic
- I use an eclectic approach
- Integrative
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Multicultural
- Play Therapy
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Structural Family Therapy
- Trauma Focused
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (628) 265-8658
Michelle A Birch
Psychologist, PhD
Groups
When quarantine is over,: postpartum mother/child
A weekly group to prepare pregnant women in the skills necessary to parent an infant. The group will also guide women in the physical recovery from childbirth as well as their emotional and psychological transition to becoming a mother. When the babies are born woman may stay in the group to learn and mentor others. This ongoing group will cover: how to nurse, change a diaper, bathe a newborn safely, sleep schedules for a newborn, mother/infant activities, and ways to stimulate a newborn's development. The postpartum recovery includes; proper nutrition, relaxation techniques, emotional support and medical referrals.
Expertise
Coping Skills
Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
Women's Issues
Types of Therapy
Psychodynamic
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$50+
Location
San Francisco, CA 94114
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Location
Nearby Areas
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Michelle A Birch
Psychologist, PhD
Last Modified: 1 May 2024