Grief Therapists in Marin County, CA

I work with women in many different phases of life. Professional working women, stay at home moms, single moms, all face their own set of challenges. Every woman has her/their own set of unique experiences. We will work on whatever is important to you. Some common topics and issues are: anxiety, overthinking, worry, stress, life transitions, grief and loss , parenting stress, relationships, irritability or frustration, anger or resentment, avoidance, sleep, depression, responsibility conflicts, work distress, self-care, wanting more joy, learning to say no, and so much more!

I am a licensed clinical psychologist, a certified relapse prevention specialist, and a registered art therapist. I provide individual therapy for adults and adolescents in Marin County and Sonoma County . I help my clients' to learn how to set clear limits with others and how to create healthy boundaries for oneself; as well as to learn what your own personal boundaries look like. I assist people in discovering how to lead meaningful and authentic lives; and to become self-actualized. I guide my clients in refocusing on what makes him or her most human: creativity, agency, free will, intentionality, self-determination, imagination, and values.

I work with clients who find themselves in a place of stasis, often when some situation, whether it is grief triggered by loss , or anxiety and stress resulting from an involvement with high-conflict personalities, has impeded their ability to meet their goals. Many individuals feel stymied and frustrated by a feeling of being "stuck." For high-achievers, the ability to set and meet goals has become an ingrained expectation, and the feeling of something, or someone, interfering with their ability to parent, work, or enjoy life, can feel like an new and insurmountable predicament.

If you are ready for a change in your life, I'm ready to help you. Whether this means focusing on work, marital, or parenting issues, depression, grief , or anxiety we can work together to navigate the difficult transitions in your life. I will provide a safe environment and a compassionate, non-judgmental point of view so that we can examine the relationships and situations in your life that keep you stuck or in pain. Together we will work toward changes that make you feel happier and more genuinely yourself.

Welcome to my Buddhist and Soul-Centered Psychotherapy practice. With an unshakeable belief in your ability to heal and thrive, and 20 years of helping clients through their darkest nights of soul - a sanctuary of trust, nurturing wisdom and deep healing is here for you. We will explore your inner world and the power of holistic and spiritual psychotherapies - mindfulness and body-based therapies that transform people's lives. I specialize in working with adults who need help with the sometimes devastating and often overwhelming symptoms that grief , loss , anxiety and crisis may bring. You deserve to have a village of support!

Are you worried about your child, teen or young adult but unsure how to help them? They may be getting in trouble at school or having intense emotional outbursts. You can see something has changed in them: perhaps they seem depressed, anxious, or isolated in ways they didn’t used to be. They may have experienced grief , trauma or a family change or cope in unhealthy ways with substances or self harm. You want them to learn skills to deal with life's challenges and resolve the issues that are holding them back. Because more than anything, you want to see your child thrive.

Have you experienced a significant loss and are having trouble adjusting to your new normal? Does it feel like it will never get better? I can work with you to realize that it’s possible to feel like yourself again, and that there is hope beyond your loss . Whether it is a bad breakup, infertility, the loss of independence after a serious diagnosis, the death of a loved friend, family member or pet, grief deserves to be discussed openly and processed appropriately. I will listen to you without judgment, provide meaningful feedback and am invested in your desire to bring hope and meaning back into your life.

I take a systemic, whole-person in-context view to my work. My approach is not one-size-fits-all, rather, we build our plan of care together in a dynamic way. Your input on how we work together and where we go with that work is a huge part of the process. I openly acknowledge the inherent power dynamic in the therapeutic relationship, and work to shift that into true relational work - we work as a team. I strive to help you discover your innate capacity to heal, to grow, and am explicit about the methods I use in session to help bring about this capacity. Consent and open dialogue is essential to our work together.

I am both a therapist and an ordained Zen Buddhist priest working with all faiths and beliefs. In our work together I use and am trained in traditional psychodynamic, Gestalt and body oriented modalities and use mindfulness based practices helping clients become grounded in the present moment. My areas of expertise include working with couples in mindfulness and communication, resolving conflicts and differences in ways that lead to a new start. I am able to work with you on a wide variety of psychological and/or spiritual issues, depression, anxiety, grief and loss , separations and other life changes.

I work with adults, couples and families to help them overcome relationship problems or distress caused by excessive anxiety, depression or anger, using practical problem-solving methods. I also work with individuals and couples who are grieving the death of a loved one or recovering from personal trauma.

I am a licensed psychologist who sees individuals, couples and families for more than 20 years. My goal is to help patients live psychologically healthier and more fulfilling lives. My patients want to remove obstacles and recover hope, purpose and themselves. I help explore deeper issues and patterns underlying persistent unhappiness, as well as help navigate life transitions that are overwhelming. Adjusting to uncertainty, new beginnings, endings, isolation, grief , and constantly changing conditions are challenging and can cause us to get stuck. I can help unstick.

My specialties are Grief / Loss and Divorce. I use a combination of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, and Client centered techniques. If indicated, I like to have your sessions take place in nature. My life has taken me from experience, to study, and now to the service of others who are suffering as a result of Grief / loss and/or divorce. You may not believe it now, but these life traumas can act as a force that helps you awaken into a more conscious and self actualized human being.

Thank you so much for visiting my page. I am a Marriage and Family Therapist with over a decade of experience providing psychotherapy to adults, families, and children. I am a relational therapist, meaning that I deeply value the healing aspects of the therapeutic relationship, and work collaboratively with my clients to ensure therapy is meaningful and aligned with treatment goals.