Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in San Rafael, CA

It’s no secret. Many boys hate the idea of therapy or even just talking about their feelings. I’ve been working almost exclusively with boys (ages 5-18) and their families for over 15 years. If your son and family feel overwhelmed or distant from each other, I take a fresh look at your family’s unique strengths and build on these to work through conflict, reconnect, and re-establish joy as a daily practice. My work is driven by the latest research in neurobiology.

Stress and worry can take its toll on our minds and bodies. If you experience high levels of these, or feel empty at the end of the day, I will provide a safe and caring environment with which to explore the causal factors. I enjoy working with codependency, Self-development, life transitions, and relational dynamics.

I support women struggling with parenting challenges, relationship issues, and other life stressors. I also enjoy working with teen girls (16+) in navigating the stress of the college selection process, moving out for the first time, break-ups, and friendship challenges.

Are you feeling lonely, sad, angry, or unhappy in your relationships? Do you worry about your or someone else's alcohol or drug use? Substance Use Disorder often impacts individuals and families in painful + predictable ways that trap people in destructive cycles of interaction that lead to trauma and persistent feelings of anxiety, loneliness, anger, helplessness, and despair. You are not alone if your efforts to manage and move beyond the chaos and frustration of addiction have fallen short of your expectations. Don't lose hope! People do get better, and relationships can be repaired!

I have over 25 years experience assisting people make significant changes in their life and learn strategies to lessen symptoms of depression, anxiety, bipolar and other disorders.

I specialize in assisting couples to reconnect and thrive after infidelity. Beginning with improving your communication skills, we will explore the vulnerability that allowed the infidelity to occur. There as many reasons for infidelity as there are people who do it. But there is no excuse. If you want to change your relationship and rebuild it, call me!

Are you coming to terms with a challenging life transition, or feeling overwhelmed by feelings of anxiety, stress, sadness or depression finding yourself in crisis, or simply wanting a deeper connection with yourself? If so I invite you to contact me. I am skilled at creating a supportive and empathic environment that will allow you to explore your relationship to life's challenges and to align with your inner resources. My approach draws on strategies that are tailored to meet you where you are and to focus on your individual goals and needs.

I provide clinical neuropsychological evaluations for a wide range of known or suspected cognitive disorders across the lifespan. I also provide psychotherapy to those suffering from life stressors related to medical conditions, caregiver burden, depression, and anxiety. Life is full of challenges and can leave you wondering where to go next. This can lead to all sorts of pain, frustration, sadness, anger, and resentment. The good news is that you do not have to struggle alone. I am a clinical psychologist, who practices cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy and teach DBT skills.

I work with motivated, hard working teens through adults who are struggling with disconnection, self criticism, and overwhelm and want to feel more embodied and emotionally in control so they’re looking for a mindful therapist who values authentic expression and helps them develop an action plan for change that is holistic and sustainable.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, depressed, anxious or alone? Are you having trouble coping with life’s stressors, chronic health issues, having relationship conflicts, or plagued with unsettling thoughts, feelings and behaviors? Often times these difficult experiences stem from a lack of awareness and disharmony in our lives and not having the tools, strategies and guidance to help us overcome our problems.

I can help you to listen deeply to yourself, to learn to treat yourself kindly and with a keen ear for what is most important for being your fullest self. You don't have to be ruled by self-criticism, fear or past hurts. I also offer Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), which can expedite results beyond what's possible in talk therapy alone. KAP brings shifts in perspective that can be anchored and implemented towards lasting change. If you are struggling with painful thoughts, memories, sense of self, life choices, or relationships, I can help you find greater clarity and choices that support you to be your most authentic self.

I work with children, teens and adults who are experiencing emotional distress, relational challenges and stuckness in their lives. The clients I see vary in age, gender and cultural presentation. Through my collaborative, compassionate and practical approach, I provide a safe space for people to explore life patterns in order to gain a deeper understanding of how they show up in the world.

I have a broad range of experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, family dynamics, grief and loss and navigating life transitions. Recognizing the courage and vulnerability it takes to enter into a therapeutic relationship, I make every effort to create a comfortable, safe space that makes each individual feel genuinely seen, heard and understood. I practice from a place of openness and curiosity. That means I don’t make assumptions and I don’t have one set, structured approach, though I often employ mindfulness, expressive art, and cognitive -behavioral therapy techniques into my work.

Licensed clinical psychotherapist in California and Idaho with a broad experience in evidence -practice treatment. Specialized in adolescent and young adult. Focused on the connections between what we think, feel, and do, and how we can change the way we experience life. Experienced in CBT , DBT, suicide prevention and eating disorder, Talita has been working in the forensic system and Kaiser hospital setting for many years.

My theoretical orientation is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT ) because evidence-based treatment has shown this approach to be highly effective in helping people change the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that do not work for them. I have been in private practice in Marin County since 1982, and I am the former Chief of Psychology at Marin General Hospital. My clinical experience is that short-term therapy can help teach you what you need to know in order to make the adjustments you know you need to make. Therapy should be about providing you with the tools you can use to have your life work better.

Are you concerned or confused by your child's behavior? Has your child's teacher suggested your child work with a therapist? 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.