Art Therapy in San Rafael, CA
We’ll use art-making, mindfulness, dreamwork, and inner listening to dip beneath the surface.
My work will help you to: Navigate the confusion of life’s changes ~ Deepen self-compassion and acceptance ~ Experience solace amidst loss ~ Develop harmony and authenticity in your relationships ~ Enjoy more creativity, imagination and vitality ~ Move towards realizing your dreams.
We’ll use art-making, mindfulness, dreamwork, and inner listening to dip beneath the surface.
My work will help you to: Navigate the confusion of life’s changes ~ Deepen self-compassion and acceptance ~ Experience solace amidst loss ~ Develop harmony and authenticity in your relationships ~ Enjoy more creativity, imagination and vitality ~ Move towards realizing your dreams.
We use ACT, CBT, art and play therapy to work with children who are struggling with friendships, impulse control issues, the effects of divorce, low self-esteem, anxiety, and depression.
We also work with children who have learning, speech, language, sensory, and medical issues that can complicate development and growing up. Our therapists have special skills to help children with trauma, test anxiety, shot phobias, and excessive worries. We can give you a fresh understanding of your child and provide some new parenting tools.
We use ACT, CBT, art and play therapy to work with children who are struggling with friendships, impulse control issues, the effects of divorce, low self-esteem, anxiety, and depression.
We also work with children who have learning, speech, language, sensory, and medical issues that can complicate development and growing up. Our therapists have special skills to help children with trauma, test anxiety, shot phobias, and excessive worries. We can give you a fresh understanding of your child and provide some new parenting tools.
To others, it seems like you have it all. But underneath lives a different story. Despite your outward success, you feel haunted sometimes by feelings of failure, conflict, self-doubt. At certain moments, a gnawing sense overcomes you, telling you: Something is not right. You've made changes but somehow still end up in the same unsatisfying patterns, repeating the same unhelpful behaviors -- feeling more and more alone. You want to understand your patterns and your past so you can create a different future. You want to learn to feel differently about yourself and how you relate with others. You want to find a different way.
To others, it seems like you have it all. But underneath lives a different story. Despite your outward success, you feel haunted sometimes by feelings of failure, conflict, self-doubt. At certain moments, a gnawing sense overcomes you, telling you: Something is not right. You've made changes but somehow still end up in the same unsatisfying patterns, repeating the same unhelpful behaviors -- feeling more and more alone. You want to understand your patterns and your past so you can create a different future. You want to learn to feel differently about yourself and how you relate with others. You want to find a different way.
I offer a compassionate, safe space for people to uncover and release stuck emotions, increase self-awareness, and connect to their authentic, empowered self. With over 13 years of experience in childcare work, I have a unique and supportive foundation for working with child, adult, and family clients. I practice a client-centered approach, where you can openly share, name your goals, and uncover your own healing and strengths. I have worked with clients who have had difficulty with their feelings, self-esteem, coping skills, behavior, body image, anxiety, social skills, family dynamics, and more.
I offer a compassionate, safe space for people to uncover and release stuck emotions, increase self-awareness, and connect to their authentic, empowered self. With over 13 years of experience in childcare work, I have a unique and supportive foundation for working with child, adult, and family clients. I practice a client-centered approach, where you can openly share, name your goals, and uncover your own healing and strengths. I have worked with clients who have had difficulty with their feelings, self-esteem, coping skills, behavior, body image, anxiety, social skills, family dynamics, and more.
I’m an LMFT and Crisis Specialist who keeps it real, warm, and non-judgmental, often using humor and insight to help clients feel understood and supported. I help people notice patterns, gain clarity, and try tools that actually fit their life, at their pace, no pressure, just real growth.
I’m an LMFT and Crisis Specialist who keeps it real, warm, and non-judgmental, often using humor and insight to help clients feel understood and supported. I help people notice patterns, gain clarity, and try tools that actually fit their life, at their pace, no pressure, just real growth.
Dr. Jessica (Jesse) Aldrich Strassman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, DSW
San Rafael, CA 94901
Are you concerned or confused by your child, teen or young adult's behavior? Are you worried that your child is under stress? Do you feel like you are not a good parent for your child? It is very difficult to parent a child who is struggling with challenging feelings and behaviors. I provide therapeutic support to kids who struggle with ADHD, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, adoption issues, learning disabilities, behavioral challenges, academic or social issues, or major life changes. I offer support for parents.
Are you concerned or confused by your child, teen or young adult's behavior? Are you worried that your child is under stress? Do you feel like you are not a good parent for your child? It is very difficult to parent a child who is struggling with challenging feelings and behaviors. I provide therapeutic support to kids who struggle with ADHD, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, adoption issues, learning disabilities, behavioral challenges, academic or social issues, or major life changes. I offer support for parents.
Richard D. Flout
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
San Rafael, CA 94903
Waitlist for new clients
I enjoy working with people who have a desire to get to know their authentic self. I believe that a warm, spacious, empathic and interactive relationship with my clients is key to the healing process. I will teach you a method to make sense of your inner experiences as well as your interactions with other people. I will help you identify the particular roles that you played in your family system and the resulting patterns of behavior that inhibit your self- expression, creativity and intimacy with others.
I enjoy working with people who have a desire to get to know their authentic self. I believe that a warm, spacious, empathic and interactive relationship with my clients is key to the healing process. I will teach you a method to make sense of your inner experiences as well as your interactions with other people. I will help you identify the particular roles that you played in your family system and the resulting patterns of behavior that inhibit your self- expression, creativity and intimacy with others.
We live healthier, happier, and longer lives when we have caring, supportive relationships with the people in our lives.
Given that life has struggles and dangers, and we’re given no operating manual, we are all survivors of numerous daily challenges, and larger heartbreaking adversities. In this culture we struggle with disconnection, comparison, and competition at levels unknown in simpler times. Some of us have experienced cruel levels of neglect, or emotional or physical abuse. We all have adapted enough to survive, often with limitations. How do we address our own stuckness, emptiness, dissatisfaction, or pain?
We live healthier, happier, and longer lives when we have caring, supportive relationships with the people in our lives.
Given that life has struggles and dangers, and we’re given no operating manual, we are all survivors of numerous daily challenges, and larger heartbreaking adversities. In this culture we struggle with disconnection, comparison, and competition at levels unknown in simpler times. Some of us have experienced cruel levels of neglect, or emotional or physical abuse. We all have adapted enough to survive, often with limitations. How do we address our own stuckness, emptiness, dissatisfaction, or pain?
Hi, my name is Shauna Goodenough and I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I enjoy working with a variety of ages, with a focus on teens and young adults. My style is warm and supportive. I value client education and skill building to effect change.
Hi, my name is Shauna Goodenough and I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I enjoy working with a variety of ages, with a focus on teens and young adults. My style is warm and supportive. I value client education and skill building to effect change.
Feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in old traumas or patterns that no longer serve you? You don’t have to carry it alone. I weave EMDR and Expressive Arts Therapy to gently process what’s stuck and uncover your inner resilience. Together, we’ll help you feel more rooted, whole, and aligned with your true self.
Feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in old traumas or patterns that no longer serve you? You don’t have to carry it alone. I weave EMDR and Expressive Arts Therapy to gently process what’s stuck and uncover your inner resilience. Together, we’ll help you feel more rooted, whole, and aligned with your true self.
We provide a full continuum of care at locations around the country, including residential treatment centers; a full suite of outpatient programming, with Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), and outpatient services with a flexible number of days per week; telehealth; and alumni programming. All of our programs have received accreditation from the Joint Commission for Behavioral Healthcare, the nation’s most respected healthcare accreditation body.
We provide a full continuum of care at locations around the country, including residential treatment centers; a full suite of outpatient programming, with Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), and outpatient services with a flexible number of days per week; telehealth; and alumni programming. All of our programs have received accreditation from the Joint Commission for Behavioral Healthcare, the nation’s most respected healthcare accreditation body.
Integrating psychotherapy with art therapy, mindfulness, and evidence-based approaches to foster resilience and self-acceptance.
I specialize in treating anxiety in its many forms; panic, phobias, trauma-related distress, and the persistent worries that interfere with daily life. My practice welcomes adults, adolescents, and older adults across all identities and abilities. I offer a grounded, inclusive space where clients can safely explore the roots of their anxiety and develop practical tools for emotional regulation. Using a compassionate and collaborative approach, I help clients shift unhelpful thought patterns and restore a sense of calm, clarity, and resilience.
Integrating psychotherapy with art therapy, mindfulness, and evidence-based approaches to foster resilience and self-acceptance.
I specialize in treating anxiety in its many forms; panic, phobias, trauma-related distress, and the persistent worries that interfere with daily life. My practice welcomes adults, adolescents, and older adults across all identities and abilities. I offer a grounded, inclusive space where clients can safely explore the roots of their anxiety and develop practical tools for emotional regulation. Using a compassionate and collaborative approach, I help clients shift unhelpful thought patterns and restore a sense of calm, clarity, and resilience.
Let's slow down together and reconnect with the inner resources that support healing, growth, and meaningful change. I offer a compassionate, collaborative space grounded in Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic therapy, depth psychology and expressive arts, inviting you to listen deeply to your body, emotions, imagination, and inner world. Together we cultivate curiosity, courage, and presence so that even the most vulnerable parts of you can be met with acceptance, restoring trust where it has been lost. Rather than trying to fix what may feel broken, we create the conditions for healing to unfold naturally from within.
Let's slow down together and reconnect with the inner resources that support healing, growth, and meaningful change. I offer a compassionate, collaborative space grounded in Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic therapy, depth psychology and expressive arts, inviting you to listen deeply to your body, emotions, imagination, and inner world. Together we cultivate curiosity, courage, and presence so that even the most vulnerable parts of you can be met with acceptance, restoring trust where it has been lost. Rather than trying to fix what may feel broken, we create the conditions for healing to unfold naturally from within.
Wendy Labov-Dunne, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
San Rafael, CA 94901
Waitlist for new clients
I respect the courage it takes to begin psychotherapy and choose the path of healing. Most important is the building of trust. My presence is kind and authentic, with healthy boundaries. An experienced Individual and Couples therapist, I teach relational skill-building, personally and inter-personally. I'm comfortable with all kinds of trauma, relationship difficulties, major life transitions, addiction, loss & grief, spiritual, medical or psychiatric issues. I encourage clients to identify and move closer to what is really important in their lives. I've witnessed lasting change as clients become more secure, creative & alive.
I respect the courage it takes to begin psychotherapy and choose the path of healing. Most important is the building of trust. My presence is kind and authentic, with healthy boundaries. An experienced Individual and Couples therapist, I teach relational skill-building, personally and inter-personally. I'm comfortable with all kinds of trauma, relationship difficulties, major life transitions, addiction, loss & grief, spiritual, medical or psychiatric issues. I encourage clients to identify and move closer to what is really important in their lives. I've witnessed lasting change as clients become more secure, creative & alive.
I offer developmentally attuned support through Non-Directive Child-Centered Play Therapy, Art Therapy, and Mindfulness.
Hi there, whether this is your first time in therapy, or you’ve been around the block a few times, my style of therapy is compatible for any stage. I would love to support you to find deeper self awareness, and bridge that awareness to real felt shifts in your daily life.
Some of the areas I enjoy working with include developmental trauma, anxiety, family dynamics, relational struggles, identity exploration, stress management, emotion regulation, and substance abuse. I primarily utilize Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic Mindfulness, Narrative Therapy, and Emotion Focused Therapies.
I offer developmentally attuned support through Non-Directive Child-Centered Play Therapy, Art Therapy, and Mindfulness.
Hi there, whether this is your first time in therapy, or you’ve been around the block a few times, my style of therapy is compatible for any stage. I would love to support you to find deeper self awareness, and bridge that awareness to real felt shifts in your daily life.
Some of the areas I enjoy working with include developmental trauma, anxiety, family dynamics, relational struggles, identity exploration, stress management, emotion regulation, and substance abuse. I primarily utilize Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic Mindfulness, Narrative Therapy, and Emotion Focused Therapies.
Gellaine (Jeh-lane) is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and board certified Art Therapist who centers her work through creativity and authentic connections with her clients.
Gellaine is energetic and passionate about working with children and families experiencing anxiety, sensory regulation issues, potty training, life transitions, increasing self-esteem, and shifting trauma. Gellaine is most enthusiastic about providing BIPOC advocacy in mental health, art therapy, and socialization groups to younger children.
Gellaine (Jeh-lane) is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and board certified Art Therapist who centers her work through creativity and authentic connections with her clients.
Gellaine is energetic and passionate about working with children and families experiencing anxiety, sensory regulation issues, potty training, life transitions, increasing self-esteem, and shifting trauma. Gellaine is most enthusiastic about providing BIPOC advocacy in mental health, art therapy, and socialization groups to younger children.
Our relationship with ourselves deeply affects how we connect with others. Through therapy, I aim to help you gain a clearer understanding of your thoughts, feelings, and patterns, so you can create meaningful change within yourself and in your relationships. We will explore the parts of life that feel challenging, confusing, or even exciting, drawing on techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, and mindfulness.
Our relationship with ourselves deeply affects how we connect with others. Through therapy, I aim to help you gain a clearer understanding of your thoughts, feelings, and patterns, so you can create meaningful change within yourself and in your relationships. We will explore the parts of life that feel challenging, confusing, or even exciting, drawing on techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, and mindfulness.
I am a registered Art Therapist, my style is warm, collaborative, interactive and trauma informed.
I believe that life’s challenges, whether external or internal, are opportunities for self-discovery and for becoming more aligned with your inner wisdom. My role as a therapist is to create an environment in which you can express yourself, feel deeply heard and connect to your authentic self. I believe that when we can meet ourselves with love and respect, we can heal from many issues. My focus is on supporting you to gain a deeper understanding of who you are, including your resources and strengths, your unique perspective, and your unconscious patterns so you can create the change and healing that you desire.
I am a registered Art Therapist, my style is warm, collaborative, interactive and trauma informed.
I believe that life’s challenges, whether external or internal, are opportunities for self-discovery and for becoming more aligned with your inner wisdom. My role as a therapist is to create an environment in which you can express yourself, feel deeply heard and connect to your authentic self. I believe that when we can meet ourselves with love and respect, we can heal from many issues. My focus is on supporting you to gain a deeper understanding of who you are, including your resources and strengths, your unique perspective, and your unconscious patterns so you can create the change and healing that you desire.
I am versatile in my clinical experience with clients of different ages and cultures. I have particular training in working with individuals struggling with trauma and the many symptoms related to trauma. I also have many years of experience working with those who struggle with addictions. I enjoy providing support groups for adults and teenagers. I have worked in schools, outpatient clinics, and private practice. I also have experience in suicide prevention work with teenagers and young adults.
I am versatile in my clinical experience with clients of different ages and cultures. I have particular training in working with individuals struggling with trauma and the many symptoms related to trauma. I also have many years of experience working with those who struggle with addictions. I enjoy providing support groups for adults and teenagers. I have worked in schools, outpatient clinics, and private practice. I also have experience in suicide prevention work with teenagers and young adults.
My approach to therapy is client-centered and research-based, meaning that I work with you to find which therapy style is most comfortable for you. Included are cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, "tapping", and mindfulness. These have been proven to be effective treatments for both mental health issues such as depression and anxiety, and physical problems like chronic pain. I also specialize in all forms of trauma. I will help to educate you about the different methods of therapy and the research behind why one method might be more beneficial than another for the issue(s) that brings you to therapy.
My approach to therapy is client-centered and research-based, meaning that I work with you to find which therapy style is most comfortable for you. Included are cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, "tapping", and mindfulness. These have been proven to be effective treatments for both mental health issues such as depression and anxiety, and physical problems like chronic pain. I also specialize in all forms of trauma. I will help to educate you about the different methods of therapy and the research behind why one method might be more beneficial than another for the issue(s) that brings you to therapy.
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Art Therapy
How does art therapy work?
The process of making art allows people to express themselves. Art-making can take many forms, such as painting, collage, or sculpting. The therapist asks questions that the work elicits, such as how the person felt while creating their piece, or if any memories surfaced that they can discuss. The therapist will then work with the patient to process their experience, understand themselves better, and work toward change.
Does art therapy help with trauma?
Art therapy can be a valuable treatment option for those suffering from trauma. Traumatic experiences such as combat, rape, or childhood abuse can be so painful that articulating them can be too scary or painful; creating art allows people to express themselves without words, and tell their story in a different way. The physical nature of creating art can also help people feel rooted in the body, which may benefit those who feel disconnected from their body in the aftermath of trauma.
How long does art therapy last?
The duration of art therapy varies, but a common length for treatment is 10 to 15 weekly sessions. Some people may see improvement in just a few weeks, while others may choose to remain in therapy longer term. Patients should periodically discuss their goals with their therapist to make sure the two are aligned on process and progress.
What are the limitations of art therapy?
Art therapy is helpful for many people, but a limitation is that it doesn’t have as robust an evidence base as other forms of therapy, such as cognitive behavioral therapy or acceptance and commitment therapy. The evidence on art therapy is mixed; some research demonstrates its benefits, while other research suggests that it has little impact on patients.