Grief Therapists in Western Addition, San Francisco, CA

Life is challenging. Whether you are dealing with a new problem or feel like something has been off for a while, I aim to provide a warm and authentic space for you to share your story. Let's explore your struggles and enhance your inner strengths. Together, we can figure out ways to help you live a more fulfilling life and move in the direction that you want to go.

I am passionate about helping clients discover more of themselves and bringing a more confident, whole self into their relationships and work. It can be so tempting to exist on the surface of things, afraid to go deep into our internal worlds out of a fear of what we might find. We learn to wear masks in order to feel safe and try to manage other people's perceptions of us. However in doing so, we have to cut off parts of ourselves and we can lose our sense of who we truly are. I help my clients find their way back to themselves so they can heal the places within them that need attention and show up more fully in the world.

Are you interested in growing and looking at your patterns and the wisdom behind them? Are you struggling with anxiety or depression in a relationship or with the anxiety of not being in a relationship? Are you willing to risk making changes in your life? Together we will understand the intelligence behind your patterns and help you shift into more conscious life choices. I am active, direct and passionate about supporting you as you mature into a healthier, happier and more fulfilled you.

We often find ourselves and bodies, on the path towards health after overwhelming experiences, trauma, grief or loss . Re-igniting our inner-fire and natural emotional balance can understandably be a challenge. Trauma-informed somatic psychotherapy can help! I take my role as a therapist, one who supports the client On their journey, as a facilitator of a sacred collaboration. I conduct therapy with an intention to process and move trauma (anxiety, depression and grief accompanying it) in order to restore balance between the mind, body, and spirit and reignite the internal fire.

My practice is helping others develop the skills they need to become more resilient to the pressures and stressors of life and to live a meaningful authentic life, striving towards wholeness. Suffering is part of life, and can we learn to be with it, possibly even lean into it, and listen for what it might be wanting us to learn. Depression, anxiety, cravings, problems in relationships, feeling stuck and loss of meaning, can occur when we aren't connected to our authentic selves. Together we will work towards creating and nurturing who you uniquely are in the world. When we become more aware – we can open to life.

EMDR trained, Reiki ll, Motivational speaker Domestic Violence, Grief , Anger management, Anxiety, Trauma, Depression, PTSD, Stress Management, Parenting and Co-Parenting, Positive thinking, Major life changes, Dating, and breakups

I am an experienced psychologist serving people of different racial, ethnic and religious backgrounds. As a psychologist, I am interested in and dedicated to the understanding of people. As a therapist, I help individuals, couples, adolescents and children with problems such as depression and sadness, anxiety and worry, grief and loss , challenges in relationships, work-related issues, and difficulty during transitional periods in life. As a person, I am an open-mined female who is comfortable working with people of different genders, orientation and identifications. I emphasize a balance between compassion and critical thinking to meet my clients with a kind and attentive approach.

In pain and struggle are also resilience, strength and even opportunity. Engaging in a therapeutic relationship is an act of courage and hope that can lead to relief and lasting change. You may be experiencing loneliness, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, low self esteem, loss , creative blocks or the effects of trauma and oppression. Maybe you are just not where you would like to be in your life. Therapy can help to create a more fulfilling life in part by deepening self knowledge, increasing resilience and mitigating the effects of early life experiences.

I believe that healing and growth are inherent functions of the psyche. Within the containment of a warm, compassionate and collaborative therapeutic relationship, I encourage and cultivate the emergence of these functions in my clients that can lead to positive change or even profound personal transformation. It is crucial to explore difficult feelings and thoughts in this process. In my experience, while these thoughts and feelings can lead to psychological symptoms when avoided and pushed into the unconscious, they hold great potential for change when experienced, confronted and reflected upon in a safe setting.

Modern life, with its ruthless velocity and endless provision of distractions, can sometimes leave us all feeling confused, anxious, exhausted, and somewhat disconnected from what is true and essential. Many clients come to me with a sense that there is something missing from their lives or that they are stuck and unsure on how to move forward. Sometimes this unease shows up as free floating chronic anxiety, moments of depression, or overall loss of direction. At other times, it is difficulties in relationships, job transition, relocation, or health issues that causes a person to seek out my therapeutic guidance.

Congratulations on looking into finding a therapist. These are truly difficult times, and you’re not alone if you find yourself increasingly experiencing feelings of depression, anxiety, and uncertainty. Therapy can be a powerful resource in regaining hope, clarity, purpose, and direction with which to meet this particularly challenging moment. For those starting therapy, I prioritize building a strong rapport; a climate of safety and trust; and a compassionate and empathetic therapeutic environment. I also emphasize respect for your personal values and goals as well as clear and responsive communication.

I provide psychotherapy for individuals, couples and families. My aim is to help you identify and understand past experiences and to assist you in making decisions to cultivate a life of satisfaction, meaning and peace.

My style is warm, collaborative, playful, direct, and flexible. Psychotherapy is one of the few places where individuals are free to explore and express themselves in a deeply personal way. People come to therapy for different reasons and with different goals in mind. I am committed to offering a space that is innovative and values uniqueness, developing a way of working with you that accounts for your complexity and individual preferences. I encourage open dialogue and feedback regarding what you find helpful.