Therapists in San Anselmo, CA

I am licensed as a Clinical Social Worker in California & Maryland . During the pandemic all my sessions are tele/video. My clients may feel overwhelmed by past events or current challenges; be seeking to reduce stress / anxiety in their lives, often manifested by depression, anger or control issues; wish to address trauma experiences; to complete Immigrant Psychological Evaluations ; or seek help coping with the range of challenges and stresses they experience in the United States. People come hoping to resolve obstacles to growth and to experience greater satisfaction.

I believe human beings change and develop throughout their life span. In some 30 years of practicing psychotherapy I have come to view most emotional symptoms and all relationship crises as opportunities for re-engaging and supporting aspects of self development. I was educated in Germany and the US: my professional experience ranges from work in very traditional clinical settings to being a therapist and group facilitator for staff at the Esalen Institute.

Families consult with me to get guidance on a large variety of issues-from behavioral challenges, childhood aggression, situational crisis such as illness, weening, separation anxiety, or sibling concerns. Some parents need help in learning how to talk to their children about particular topics, some are working hard not to bring the ghosts of their own childhood's into the relationship with their children. Many are trying to figure out what behavior is developmentally appropriate, what behavior needs particular attention and how to set effective limits for their children in a way that feels both strong and loving.

Are you coming to therapy because you're feeling upset with an important person in your life? I love to work with individuals and couples who want to learn how to make their relationships work at the happiest and highest level. Many people have never had any training in communication, couples values clarification, listening, conflict resolution, parenting, negotiation, family finances or designing their relationship. The most emotionally and fear producing issues which bring people to a therapist are infidelity, substance abuse, violence, burnout, grief and loss, an illness or death in the family and major life transitions.

I am the developer of the Transformative Couples Therapy (formerly called AEDP for Couples). I teach and supervise this method nationally and internationally. This method is distinct from other approaches in that we do not focus on finding what is wrong with the relationship, but rather we uncover the felt experience of love that has become buried over time. This method is unique in that the couple members speak directly to each other from the first moments of the first session and with the skillful structure the therapist provides. They discover how to create experiences of loving and being loved that they have been missing.

I have a special interest working with people who are faced with the unexpected. My approach is rooted in humanistic and positive psychology. I feel that there is tremendous value in meeting a person with unconditional positive regard. In working with children, I have experience with individuals who are struggling with ADHD and other learning differences; who are having social difficulties at school; or, who have developmental challenges as a result of trauma. When working with adolescents and young adults, I help to support them through the anxieties of taking the next step in one's personal development.

I work with adults looking to improve their own understanding of their unconscious motivations and to undo unhelpful ways of thinking, I specialize in anxiety, depressive disorders, identity & lifestyle issues to include early childhood experiences, parenting and women's issues during the lifespan.

I engage with my clients deeply, using my years of experience, expertise and intuition, to allow them to experience life more fully. Many people cover over feelings of fear and sadness to protect themselves from hurt. I strive to create a safe environment where trust can be developed, and people can gradually rely less on their need to protect themselves through self-destructive patterns, and more on their healthy, life-enhancing strengths. I help my clients to feel more connected with themselves and to have richer, more meaningful relationships with the people in their lives.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California with extensive experience over the past twenty years to provide comprehensive clinical support including assessment and therapeutic strategies to reduce symptoms related to environmental stress and mental health issues. Children, adolescents and adults who struggle with emotional regulation learn to develop coping strategies when experiencing distressing situations that impacts their quality of life.

It shouldn’t be a big deal. People seem to be able to handle stuff like that with no issues. But somehow, that memory is stuck in your mind and just won’t go away. It might not seem very serious or traumatic, but you think about that experience over and over. It plays like a skipping record in your mind. It may have been something painful that affects your everyday life - overwhelming you. Or something that’s been impacting you for a while now, sapping your energy, and you don’t want to lose sleep over it anymore. You’re tired of this repeating pattern and are ready to do something about it!

The roadblocks and challenges we all long to avoid often contain hidden gold. We can find this valuable treasure when we learn to relate to our pain differently. In my work I help my clients learn to release unnecessary suffering and meet the difficulties they cannot change. This brings an increased capacity for happiness. I help my clients release the need for perfection and move instead towards wholeness and completeness - holding both the joy and sorrow of life. When we learn to hold our 'broken' places with compassion, we feel more whole.

As a bilingual (Eng/Span) licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I have vast experience treating diverse populations of all ages struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and personality disorders. With a background in Gestalt, trauma-informed care, and prenatal counseling, I treat individuals and couples in a private practice setting where I incorporate and integrate various modalities, along with somatic techniques, parts work, resourcing, mindfulness, and transpersonal psychology. “With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.” - Max Ehrmann

Did you grow up in an unstable household with challenging parents? Do you struggle with holding boundaries and saying no? Do you feel like you keep repeating negative patterns in relationships? I work with adults/couples who struggle with anxiety, trauma, family/partner relationship issues and consequences of childhood abuse and neglect. My specialty is in working with adult children of narcissistic/borderline parents and how early childhood experiences affect the individual’s adult relationships. Additionally, I help clients improve communication, build healthy relationships, set healthy boundaries and advocate for their needs.

Are you seeking answers regarding next steps, are you struggling with old patterns or dealing with anxiety, depression, or an important life transition? Are you feeling stuck? I have worked with people facing life’s most difficult challenges including trauma and end of life. With my diverse background, I believe no challenge is too great or too unsolvable. Clients therefore feel safe to discuss their deepest concerns. We work together to resolve challenges, find healing and support and regain confidence to find the positive path forward.

I provide queer, trans, poly, health at any size, neurodivergent, BIPOC-affirming therapeutic space for adults and self-motivated teenagers. I am very interested in the question of what the future might look like, and who we might become, if systems of oppression did not so drastically impact our bodies, psyches and relationships. As a therapist, I am excited about supporting clients who have been excluded by mainstream society in some way, and/or asked to draw on their deepest reserves in order to survive. I work relationally, creatively and somatically, using tools from Somatic Experiencing and Internal Family Systems Therapy.

I believe in our ability to do meaningful psychological work at all stages of human development. It is a privilege to sit with people and walk through these important moments in our lives. I have worked in substance use disorder treatment for almost two decades and have been actively involved in my own recovery, gratefully sober for over 25 years. As a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist, I create space for meaningful therapeutic conversations.

I specialize in serving GIFTED PROFESSIONAL AND CREATIVE ADULTS AND COUPLES. Being gifted is a minority experience, which is hard to own or talk about due to cultural (mis)attributions of elitism and arrogance, so many gifted people have not explored this aspect of their identity and how this may be related to difficulties in their life. You may feel out of step with the world or misunderstood, and not know why, or that you have to hide aspects of yourself. Or have trouble making friends, be told you’re "too intense", feel socially awkward, not understand why others seem to respond negatively to your ideas, or feel deeply disappointed with the world’s imperfections. IN MY OFFICE, YOU CAN BE UNRESERVEDLY YOURSELF. Talking frankly about being gifted can improve your self-esteem and offer relief from self-doubt, loneliness, anxiety, or depression, as you develop strategies to meet the majority culture more effectively. Before becoming a psychologist, I worked for 25 years in startups, nonprofits, academia, and F500 companies. I hold a Stanford MBA and Berkeley MSEE, and have special training in assisting gifted clients. I've also published research on the creative process.

I currently work adults in individual therapy. My objective in psychotherapy is to help individuals make positive changes in their relationships and their lives. My initial meeting with you will include a thorough evaluation of your history and concerns in order to establish treatment goals.

PRACTICE CURRENTLY FULL. I provide psychotherapy to individuals utilizing a holistic approach that incorporates mindfulness-based therapy and is inspired by psychodynamic, somatic, + attachment theories. Using an integrative approach, treatment is customized to meet your individual needs + interests. We can work together to gain a deeper understanding of yourself, your relationships and the way in which you respond to the stresses, demands and challenges you experience in your life. Along these lines, you will have the opportunity to explore relational patterns that may be getting in the way of deeper satisfaction and joy.