Trauma Focused Therapists in San Rafael, CA

Gail has has provided individual, group and family therapy in outpatient clinics and elementary, middle, and high schools. She has extensive experience supporting children, teens, young adults, and adults with anxiety, depression, emotion regulation, executive skills, life transitions, grief and loss, communication, assertiveness, perfectionism, relationship conflicts, social skills, self-esteem, and gender identity. She also provides parent coaching to reduce conflicts and improve children’s behavior at home.

Licensed clinical psychotherapist with a broad experience in evidence -practice treatment. Specialized in co-occurring disorders. Focused on the connections between what we think, feel, and do, and how we can change the way we experience life. Experienced in substance addiction in adults and adolescents and oppositional defiant Disorder behavior.

Successful therapy means developing the capacity for the full range of feelings. My role is to help you to respond rather than react from an emotionally charged place. I help you release behavior patterns that may inhibit healthy growth.I support you in adding meaning and depth to your life while accomplishing your chosen goals. Somatic and trauma focused therapies and my warm, flexible, interactive approach augment our collaboration. You determine the pace of our work as I keep in mind your uniqueness and need for safety. When a problem solving approach is needed, I offer tools to combat anxiety and navigate through hardships.

In need of a safe place to process a new or ongoing challenge? I am here to support you.

As LGBTQ people we often find ourselves wondering "where do I belong in this world?" and "why can't I just be myself?" It seems like we've tried everything but we don't feel like we belong or we are in a safe place to live & work. We often wonder... when is this going to get better? When can I just live my life fully how I am? Sometimes we feel sad and it can be a very lonely place. We can even forget just how special and unique we are because we are so different and surrounded by those who just don't get it. We really want someone who can connect to us and make our experiences feel validated, reminding us that we are beautiful.

I am highly interactive and collaborative and depend on a strong relationship with clients that builds trust and encourages individuality and personal development. I believe in the power of change and also the strength within each of us to make those changes. I want people to feel empowered to live life to its fullest and to find happiness through purpose and connection. I hold hope while you find your way.

You may be surprised to discover what a wonderfully rich, deeply fulfilling journey psychotherapy can be, just like the potential for your life truly is. There is always a way to create positive change. I have been helping people to do so for 25 years and would be honored to help you, as well. In our work together, you will have my absolute dedication to your emotional healing and well-being and have the relationship success you want. I love working with my clients and feel greatly motivated to help each person who comes to see me.

I support clients so they can heal from trauma, anxiety, depression and relational challenges. I have a Ph.D. from UC Berkeley and fulfilled all pre-licensure clinical training at the UCSF Department of Psychiatry. I have broad experience in treating trauma and attachment difficulties through somatic skills and specialized touch. Born in Spain, to Colombian parents, I bring a multicultural perspective to my work. I also bring a broad knowledge base as an Adjunct Professor in Somatic Psychology (CIIS) Clinical Supervisor (UCSF/Children's Hospital, and CIIS) and co-parenting counselor.

Gellaine (Je-lane) is an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor who centers her work through creativity and authentic connections with her clients. Using art therapy, play therapy, and a strengths based approach, she encourages clients to use their imaginations and curiosity to explore struggles and concerns. She is energetic and passionate about working with children, teens, and families.

Many of us have been affected by mental health and/or substance abuse at some time in our lives. My practice was created so that individuals, couples and families could get support from someone who is experienced in the recovery process and has a true passion to help others and help people to find the best solutions to their own recovery. My specialty areas include those who are living with anxiety, depression, trauma and supporting those going through life changes (job, relationships etc.) Addiction and Co-Dependency is also a specialty area. I am an LGBTQ+ affirming therapist and welcome you to come as you are.

Practicing 17 years as a psychotherapist. I provide a safe and welcoming energy in our work together, and feel that you are the expert of your life. Do you struggle to find silver linings in chaos? Do you still have residual impacts from the Pandemic ? Do you want balance, clear decision making, organization, authenticity? I believe that this post-covid era can be an opportunity in many ways. How can I best help you move forward from where you are to where you want to be.

Wether it be addressing a specific issue or utilizing therapy as a means for broader personal growth, I enjoy working with anyone who is willing and eager to develop a deeper understanding of themselves as a first step toward positive change. I am trained as a therapist but my passion lies in making authentic connections and creating a space in which you feel fully seen and understood. My practice is informed by evidenced-based therapies in conjunction with years of study and practice of Eastern philosophy. My formal training and clinical experience lend well to both solution-focused work as well as in-depth self-exploration.

I am a seasoned psychotherapist, mediator and transformative leader in my work with individuals, families and couples, with extensive experience utilizing restorative justice practices and establishing trusting relationships with a variety of diverse populations. I integrate 20 years of experience working in the criminal justice system and three decades of work as a humanistic psychotherapist to be able to meet my clients where they are at and support them on their transformative journey.

I provide comprehensive psychological/neuropsychological assessment, therapy, and consultation services for children, adolescents, and adults. I am a strong advocate for my clients and offer a supportive, nurturing and flexible approach throughout the assessment and treatment process. I utilize a variety of research-based techniques, tailored to the child and family's needs. I have extensive training and experience working with families from different cultures/ethnicities in a variety of settings.

I am a psychotherapist with ten years of experience helping people improve their relationships and create physical, emotional, and mental wellness. I enjoy working with children, adolescents and adult individuals, as well as with couples and families. My work centers on creating safe, supportive relationships that enable my clients to heal and grow. I've also worked extensively with people who've had a range of traumatic experiences (e.g., emotional, physical and sexual abuse, and neglect). enabling them to experience more satisfying relationships with themselves and others.

I work with people struggling with anxiety and relationships. You may not know what is getting in the way of feeling good in your life, but you know it's supposed to be better. You may be going through a rough patch and just need support or you may have a history that hurts, either way therapy can help.

I specialize in working affirmatively with sex and gender diversity and sex-positive communities (LGBTQ*, non-normative relationships, open/non-monogamous, burners, polyamory, polysexuality, asexuality, intersex, gender nonconformity/fluidity, BDSM/kink, leather, fetish, HIV+, HepC+, Herpes+). I welcome clients with issues around minority stress, neurodivergence, depression/anxiety, trauma, grief/loss, couples/multiple-partner relationships, parent/child relationships, family counseling. I also welcome those looking to heal sexual trauma or those working through sexual difficulties. I'm a well-trained integrative sex therapist.

If you are wanting more awareness and skills to support you in feeling grounded centered and vital, then I would like to be of support. You may feel fatigued, have a loss of focus, distracted by over thinking, challenged by strong feelings and social interactions. You may be low or high functioning and yet still feel some of the above concerns. Anxious moments and/or depressive waves may be disrupting your sense of peace and you want new ways to interact with these moments so they can be lessened and life to become more easeful. You may be observing patterns in yourself and how you relate that you wish to shift and need some tools.

Currently providing telehealth via telephone or Zoom video sessions as part of psychotherapy. Treatment approaches include mindfulness, EMDR therapy, CBT, and stress management techniques.

Accepting immediate clients as of May, 2022. Everyone deserves love and compassion, even when we've done things we are not proud of. I work primarily with people who have committed or have an inclination towards sex offense that want to BE different; with the LGBT population navigating the difficult world of dating in a sex-driven world; with codependency and the unhealthy relationships they establish; with people who have acted out in domestic violence and need to find change; and with the parole/probation/CPS population who are not only seeking to meet the legal requirements, but seeking to develop a more harmonious lifestyle.