Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in San Francisco, CA

I offer psychotherapy for individuals and couples. I provide personalized, thoughtful support and guidance to help you create more satisfaction and success in your life. I work with people of diverse backgrounds, ages and lifestyles. Many people find that taking the first steps to begin therapy are the scariest. It may be the first time where you are attempting to make positive and healthful changes in your life. A trusting, secure relationship is important for your therapy. I am happy to discuss any concerns you may have and will answer your questions about therapy.

Patients who are interested in self-awareness, development of the important relationships of their lives, and experiential inquiry into their inner worlds tend to enjoy my therapeutic style. I also work with patients interested in ketamine assisted psychotherapy. In addition, I am a consultant and trainer for therapists learning to become ketamine therapists.

As a therapist, I enjoy cultivating authentic relationships with clients and learning about the communities in which you both thrive in and have endured pain in. I’m curious about how you connect with others and how your past experiences impact your relationships and the energy you carry every day. Cross-cultural differences, family systems, and past trauma can make navigating our interpersonal relationships messy and cloud our thoughts. We’ll explore your narrative and the lens through which you see yourself to better understand and rebuild your relationship with yourself and others.

My approach to therapy is client-centered, with mindful tending to each client's psychological space, exploring answers to problems, and discovering how to respond most effectively to changes. I am person-centered, trauma-informed, and strength-based in my approach, and I work with all mental health concerns in adults, especially with trauma, anxiety, work-related stress, disordered thinking, personality disorders, and depression.

Throughout our lives, we all have experienced feelings of depression, anxiety, and anger. These emotions leave you feeling insecure, shameful, lonely, unworthy and stuck in unhealthy patterns of behavior. Trauma can have negative emotional and physical effects and can lead to family/relationship issues. I specialize in solution-focused brief therapy, motivational interviewing, mindfulness and CBT. These approaches allow me to work with the client to decrease symptoms of anxiety and depression and other health/behavioral issues.

While you can't always avoid the challenges that arise in your life, you do have choices about how you address them. My approach draws from the idea that there is much to learn from these struggles, and that by decreasing the shame that makes it hard for you to face yourself, you create opportunities for making real and enduring changes in your life. But you don't have to do this alone.

Are you facing constant overwhelm, stress, or anxiety? Struggling to establish healthy boundaries in your life? Finding it hard to connect with others and maintain relationships? Taking the step towards understanding yourself better is an act of self-kindness and courage. I work with you to provide a supportive and safe space as we work through this process. Just like life, therapy can feel intimidating and overwhelming, it can also feel empowering and transformative. Let's work together to live with more clarity, purpose, and peace. I look forward to connecting with you!

Feeling stuck in old patterns, and needing support? Are depression and anxiety becoming too overwhelming to bear? Seeking deeper meaning and satisfaction in your life, but are unsure of how to attain it? I provide a safe and non-judgmental container where we will explore and honor the unique parts of you, helping you navigate through your fears and belief systems, and uncovering your true authentic self. I have experience working with many different ages, backgrounds, and identities, including teens, couples, and LGBTQI populations. I work relationally, helping to build your emotional and physical awareness, in the present moment.

Many different life circumstances may bring you to a therapist’s door. And, ultimately, therapy invites you to explore your inner doorways. Are you looking to recover from the wounds of narcissistic abuse and codependency and forge happier, healthier relationships? Welcome. Or do you need support for having a loved one with serious mental illness (SMI)? Welcome.

Hello! I have a warm, active and authentic style. I am not the stereo typical therapist who sits back and nods. I'm engaged and curious about you and your process, and I'm constantly learning about new approaches to healing and therapy. I am originally from Belgium and have been living in the states for 20 years now. My ultimate goal is to inspire, guide and empower you to live more JOY-FUL lives. I have a strong interest in working with women on the foundation of their SELF ESTEEM and how this impacts their relationships and decisions.

I am a clinical health psychologist, board certified in biofeedback. I specialize in cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness -based interventions, and biofeedback in working with various psychophysiological disorders, such as anxiety, depression, headaches, chronic pain, high blood pressure, and gastrointestinal distress.

My counseling style is warm, empathetic, and collaborative. Together we will examine the areas you'd like to focus on in therapy and establish goals. I will ask for your active participation and introduce tools to help you reduce symptoms, build more positive thinking, and establish lifelong skills. I use a TEAM-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approach and integrate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Mindfulness -Based Stress Reduction methods into my practice.

I work with clients to treat anxiety disorders, depression, and bipolar disorders, as well as increase their ability to regulate emotions and replace impulsive behaviors with effective ones. I also help clients to identify their own intrinsic strengths and values. The effect is an ongoing flow of positive experiences, which help to build confidence, boost self-respect, and improve interpersonal relationships. I offer clients positive regard, non-judgmental stance, and a compassionate environment, where they can feel safe expressing their experiences, thoughts and feelings.

Life can feel overwhelming--but it doesn't have to. If you have experienced trauma, whether recurring or as an isolated incident, even the typical stresses of a normal day can provoke anxiety, fear, anger, or withdrawal. Luckily, therapy can provide you tools to deal with life's challenges, enabling you to minimize your stress levels and continue your personal growth. I will guide you to increased happiness and well-being by supporting you in exploring and enacting lasting, positive changes in your relationships with others, and most importantly, with yourself.