"Ready to break free of emotional blocks to awaken a healthier life? Therapy can help. I am a psychologist with extensive training and experience in helping individuals work through a variety of challenges. I especially enjoy working with adults who are experiencing issues such as relationship problems, anxiety, depression, work/school stress, transitions, low self-esteem, family conflict, relational trauma, and perfectionism. I recently worked as a psychologist at Stanford University and UCSF where I saw students for personal and academic concerns. My clinical training includes work at several college counseling centers, residential treatment facilities, and children's hospitals."
"Ready to break free of emotional blocks to awaken a healthier life? Therapy can help. I am a psychologist with extensive training and experience in helping individuals work through a variety of challenges. I especially enjoy working with adults who are experiencing issues such as relationship problems, anxiety, depression, work/school stress, transitions, low self-esteem, family conflict, relational trauma, and perfectionism. I recently worked as a psychologist at Stanford University and UCSF where I saw students for personal and academic concerns. My clinical training includes work at several college counseling centers, residential treatment facilities, and children's hospitals."
"Most people experience significant emotional problems at some point in their lives. These may include issues about relationships, work and career, family and illness. These problems can lead to feelings of sadness, anxiety or fear and can make life difficult or painful. As an experienced psychotherapist and counselor, I have worked with many individuals and couples struggling to overcome these and related problems. Listening carefully and with empathy, my goal is to help people gain a better understanding of the issues they face, provide a broader perspective of their concerns and explore options for resolution and change."
"Most people experience significant emotional problems at some point in their lives. These may include issues about relationships, work and career, family and illness. These problems can lead to feelings of sadness, anxiety or fear and can make life difficult or painful. As an experienced psychotherapist and counselor, I have worked with many individuals and couples struggling to overcome these and related problems. Listening carefully and with empathy, my goal is to help people gain a better understanding of the issues they face, provide a broader perspective of their concerns and explore options for resolution and change."
"Feeling stressed and overwhelmed? Going through a challenging transition? At odds with friends and family members? Stuck in repetitive cycles? Frequently triggered by old hurts and frustrations?"
"Feeling stressed and overwhelmed? Going through a challenging transition? At odds with friends and family members? Stuck in repetitive cycles? Frequently triggered by old hurts and frustrations?"
"I believe change can happen when there is hope and direction, and I trust healing takes place within safety, connection and support. I am a calm and grounded person, and this makes my clients feel supported and safe. My work as a therapist is supported by training in the Hakomi method, as well as my life experience and 40 years of Buddhist practice. I will support you in developing greater self-awareness as well as balance of body-mind-spirit. You may find yourself stuck in old patterns, following familiar paths that no longer lead where you want to go."
"I believe change can happen when there is hope and direction, and I trust healing takes place within safety, connection and support. I am a calm and grounded person, and this makes my clients feel supported and safe. My work as a therapist is supported by training in the Hakomi method, as well as my life experience and 40 years of Buddhist practice. I will support you in developing greater self-awareness as well as balance of body-mind-spirit. You may find yourself stuck in old patterns, following familiar paths that no longer lead where you want to go."
"My specialization is working with individuals that are in the process of a life transition. Change is a difficult process and going through change is life altering. Sometimes change comes from external factors that are beyond our control. Other times change is something we have tried to do but have been unsuccessful. It is my hope that clients can rediscover their strengths. Whether your life has been impacted by a chronic illness, trauma, situational change or loss and grief. I strongly believe that therapy can be the first step to finding inner peace."
"My specialization is working with individuals that are in the process of a life transition. Change is a difficult process and going through change is life altering. Sometimes change comes from external factors that are beyond our control. Other times change is something we have tried to do but have been unsuccessful. It is my hope that clients can rediscover their strengths. Whether your life has been impacted by a chronic illness, trauma, situational change or loss and grief. I strongly believe that therapy can be the first step to finding inner peace."
"Life used to be easier! Perhaps you feel stuck in your relationships and you are not getting along with the people you see daily. Issues in life can be overwhelming and full of challenges. I begin by meeting you at your place of growth or healing, and whether trauma, abuse, grieving, recovery or life issues, we work together to overcome them. There is hope. Let me help you reach the goals and connections you deserve. With sensitivity and compassion, we work to determine what might be blocking your full potential and your feelings."
"Life used to be easier! Perhaps you feel stuck in your relationships and you are not getting along with the people you see daily. Issues in life can be overwhelming and full of challenges. I begin by meeting you at your place of growth or healing, and whether trauma, abuse, grieving, recovery or life issues, we work together to overcome them. There is hope. Let me help you reach the goals and connections you deserve. With sensitivity and compassion, we work to determine what might be blocking your full potential and your feelings."
"Hello! As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I provide psychotherapy to adolescents, adults, and families from diverse backgrounds. My specialties include the treatment of eating disorders, body image issues, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, family conflict, professional/academic dilemmas and stress around life transitions. I practice collaboratively with my clients and I use a warm, empathic and straightforward approach. I strive to support my clients in ways that empower them to feel better and create a life they enjoy living."
"Hello! As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I provide psychotherapy to adolescents, adults, and families from diverse backgrounds. My specialties include the treatment of eating disorders, body image issues, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, family conflict, professional/academic dilemmas and stress around life transitions. I practice collaboratively with my clients and I use a warm, empathic and straightforward approach. I strive to support my clients in ways that empower them to feel better and create a life they enjoy living."
"Regardless of your suffering, there is a way through it and because we each have our own way of processing emotional wounds, I take an individualized approach to help you transform pain into healing. I specialize in addressing trauma and grief. This includes the loss of a loved one, traumatic loss (event-related, developmental), as well as psychological symptoms associated with chronic and terminal illness. Through an integrated approach, my work is about healing the soul and finding light in the darkness despite facing life-threatening conditions afflicting the body, mind, heart, and spirit."
"Regardless of your suffering, there is a way through it and because we each have our own way of processing emotional wounds, I take an individualized approach to help you transform pain into healing. I specialize in addressing trauma and grief. This includes the loss of a loved one, traumatic loss (event-related, developmental), as well as psychological symptoms associated with chronic and terminal illness. Through an integrated approach, my work is about healing the soul and finding light in the darkness despite facing life-threatening conditions afflicting the body, mind, heart, and spirit."
"Meaningful change requires us to ask new questions ... so that new meanings can be made. One of the hardest things is to change what doesn't work, while not knowing how to make it all different. For the past 24 years, I have worked with folks who are trying hard to build a life in spite of childhood abuse and neglect, or who just don't understand why life isn't working out the way they hoped."
"Meaningful change requires us to ask new questions ... so that new meanings can be made. One of the hardest things is to change what doesn't work, while not knowing how to make it all different. For the past 24 years, I have worked with folks who are trying hard to build a life in spite of childhood abuse and neglect, or who just don't understand why life isn't working out the way they hoped."
"Using short-term evidence-based therapy, I serve professionals who are currently struggling with depression/anxiety, stress, health-related issues, experiences of perfectionism, or fear of failure, and who are finding these issues to be impacting their personal or professional lives, or both. I often incorporate mindfulness practices into my work with clients to help manage difficult emotions, improve decision-making, self-awareness, and problem-solving. "
"Using short-term evidence-based therapy, I serve professionals who are currently struggling with depression/anxiety, stress, health-related issues, experiences of perfectionism, or fear of failure, and who are finding these issues to be impacting their personal or professional lives, or both. I often incorporate mindfulness practices into my work with clients to help manage difficult emotions, improve decision-making, self-awareness, and problem-solving. "
"I believe in taking a developmental approach to understanding the root causes of your difficulties (understanding patterns over time) and then addressing the problem within the given context of your life. I facilitate a deep inquiry into what has blocked the healing process and help people to recognize how to create the life they desire. I believe in the innate resilience of all people to heal if given the space and time. All of my training and clinical experience inform my work and allow me to use an integrative style that is adapted to the individual needs of each client."
"I believe in taking a developmental approach to understanding the root causes of your difficulties (understanding patterns over time) and then addressing the problem within the given context of your life. I facilitate a deep inquiry into what has blocked the healing process and help people to recognize how to create the life they desire. I believe in the innate resilience of all people to heal if given the space and time. All of my training and clinical experience inform my work and allow me to use an integrative style that is adapted to the individual needs of each client."
"[Currently not accepting new clients] Hello! My passion is for people to know their worth, and to walk alongside them in their journey to belief in that worth. I use a variety of interventions from different backgrounds, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, art, and play. My experience includes working with children, adolescents and adults. In addition to individual counseling, I am also available to work with couples and families. I am here to support clients through a number of struggles, including depression, anxiety, family and peer conflict, trauma, and cultural, ethnic and spiritual issues."
"[Currently not accepting new clients] Hello! My passion is for people to know their worth, and to walk alongside them in their journey to belief in that worth. I use a variety of interventions from different backgrounds, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, art, and play. My experience includes working with children, adolescents and adults. In addition to individual counseling, I am also available to work with couples and families. I am here to support clients through a number of struggles, including depression, anxiety, family and peer conflict, trauma, and cultural, ethnic and spiritual issues."
"Are you a highly sensitive or introverted individual who wants support with the challenges in your life? Do you struggle with using your voice and setting healthy boundaries? Are you an overwhelmed parent looking for support? If you answered yes to any of these questions, I am here to help. Together we can explore what is holding you back from being your true, authentic self. Maybe this is your first time in therapy, which can feel intimidating. That's why I strive to create a relationship with you based upon safety and trust. I believe healing comes from the therapeutic relationship we create together. "
"Are you a highly sensitive or introverted individual who wants support with the challenges in your life? Do you struggle with using your voice and setting healthy boundaries? Are you an overwhelmed parent looking for support? If you answered yes to any of these questions, I am here to help. Together we can explore what is holding you back from being your true, authentic self. Maybe this is your first time in therapy, which can feel intimidating. That's why I strive to create a relationship with you based upon safety and trust. I believe healing comes from the therapeutic relationship we create together. "
"Many individuals and couples approach me for therapy feeling they've hit a road block in their lives and are confused and frustrated in their attempts to grow beyond it. They are often uncertain - both about their capacity to change and about whether therapy can help.
Couples may be hopeful or discouraged about transforming their repeated patterns of conflict or distance, but know that significant changes are needed if their relationship is to regain a sense of joy and strength.
The art of therapy involves reaching beyond solving a particular problem and exploring the opportunites for growth embedded within it."
"Many individuals and couples approach me for therapy feeling they've hit a road block in their lives and are confused and frustrated in their attempts to grow beyond it. They are often uncertain - both about their capacity to change and about whether therapy can help.
Couples may be hopeful or discouraged about transforming their repeated patterns of conflict or distance, but know that significant changes are needed if their relationship is to regain a sense of joy and strength.
The art of therapy involves reaching beyond solving a particular problem and exploring the opportunites for growth embedded within it."
"My practice focuses on working with individuals, couples, adolescents and their families from a family system perspective. I see all of us within the construct of our larger social constructs. I am a psychodynamic, interactive therapist, focusing on your strengths as a means to work through your challenges. I will work with you to identify your therapeutic goals, and we will explore how best to reach your desired outcomes. I am creative, and very pragmatic. I think therapy is an extraordinary luxury, and I will work hard to make the most of your energy, finances and time."
"My practice focuses on working with individuals, couples, adolescents and their families from a family system perspective. I see all of us within the construct of our larger social constructs. I am a psychodynamic, interactive therapist, focusing on your strengths as a means to work through your challenges. I will work with you to identify your therapeutic goals, and we will explore how best to reach your desired outcomes. I am creative, and very pragmatic. I think therapy is an extraordinary luxury, and I will work hard to make the most of your energy, finances and time."
"I believe that we heal and grow best in a welcoming and supportive environment. My goal is to create a safe space where we can explore together your thoughts and feelings and guide you to a place of deeper self-understanding of your strengths and challenges. Often, this process will enable you to find new ways for dealing with problems, experience more fulfilling relationships, and be more effective in recognizing and meeting your needs, and realizing your desires, and aspirations. These changes reduce discomfort and stress and allow you to feel more alive and fulfilled. "
"I believe that we heal and grow best in a welcoming and supportive environment. My goal is to create a safe space where we can explore together your thoughts and feelings and guide you to a place of deeper self-understanding of your strengths and challenges. Often, this process will enable you to find new ways for dealing with problems, experience more fulfilling relationships, and be more effective in recognizing and meeting your needs, and realizing your desires, and aspirations. These changes reduce discomfort and stress and allow you to feel more alive and fulfilled. "
"Note: DR. WALLACE'S PRACTICE IS CURRENTLY FULL AND SHE IS UNABLE TO ACCEPT NEW PATIENTS. Dr. Wallace is a pediatric neuropsychologist offering assessment services in SF. A neuropsychological assessment helps to identify your child's learning strengths and weaknesses and provide recommendations to assist your child in achieving their potential. Dr. Wallace's assessments are comprehensive, research-based, and individualized to your child."
"Note: DR. WALLACE'S PRACTICE IS CURRENTLY FULL AND SHE IS UNABLE TO ACCEPT NEW PATIENTS. Dr. Wallace is a pediatric neuropsychologist offering assessment services in SF. A neuropsychological assessment helps to identify your child's learning strengths and weaknesses and provide recommendations to assist your child in achieving their potential. Dr. Wallace's assessments are comprehensive, research-based, and individualized to your child."
"Welcome to Wellspace! We are an integrative practice of psychotherapists, certified life + relationship coaches, nutrition and wellness practitioners dedicated to a common goal: guiding, inspiring, and empowering Bay Area adults to live authentic, happy, and healthy lives! From navigating personal and professional roadblocks, to achieving optimal health and wellness, our interdisciplinary team provides innovative support and guidance tailored to the specific needs of our clients."
"Welcome to Wellspace! We are an integrative practice of psychotherapists, certified life + relationship coaches, nutrition and wellness practitioners dedicated to a common goal: guiding, inspiring, and empowering Bay Area adults to live authentic, happy, and healthy lives! From navigating personal and professional roadblocks, to achieving optimal health and wellness, our interdisciplinary team provides innovative support and guidance tailored to the specific needs of our clients."
"My distinctly humanistic approach helps me to balance between what makes us unique, and what we all have in common; therefore, I work with clients of all ages, backgrounds, and orientations in a way that is open and very responsive to specific demographic factors while also remembering that the deeper we go within ourselves, the more similar we are in our essence."
"My distinctly humanistic approach helps me to balance between what makes us unique, and what we all have in common; therefore, I work with clients of all ages, backgrounds, and orientations in a way that is open and very responsive to specific demographic factors while also remembering that the deeper we go within ourselves, the more similar we are in our essence."
"Have you been struggling with feelings of anxiety or loss or sadness? Do you have questions and concerns about relationships with a spouse or a partner or a child? Are you recovering from substance abuse? Psychotherapy can offer a path to change and personal growth. We will engage in a conversation that will be shaped by you and your own unique goals and hopes for the future. I will be your ally, supporting your self-discovery and healing, looking for what is going right in your life and encouraging experimentation toward something new."
"Have you been struggling with feelings of anxiety or loss or sadness? Do you have questions and concerns about relationships with a spouse or a partner or a child? Are you recovering from substance abuse? Psychotherapy can offer a path to change and personal growth. We will engage in a conversation that will be shaped by you and your own unique goals and hopes for the future. I will be your ally, supporting your self-discovery and healing, looking for what is going right in your life and encouraging experimentation toward something new."
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Coping Skills Therapists
With coping skills or coping mechanisms, we learn to overcome issues like stress, depression, anger or anxiety.
Pro-active coping involves dealing with a problem by using constructive coping activities such as planning, confrontation, self-control and restraint. Overuse of coping mechanisms, like avoiding problems or working obsessively, can exasperate the weakness.
Emotion based coping skills reduce symptoms by addressing our feelings e.g. discussing the issues, distraction, relaxation, reframing or humor can all help. But negative coping mechanisms, which tend to be impulsive, like denial, projection, rationalization, repression or wishful thinking can make the underlying problem worse.
Some coping methods are more like bad habits than constructive life skills e.g. drinking and drugs. Other examples might include skin biting, nail biting or hair pulling (trichotillomania).
If you find it hard to cope or are having trouble coping, therapists in San Francisco can help develop constructive coping skills for children, coping skills for kids and life coping skills.
If you're looking for help with coping skills in San Francisco or for a San Francisco coping skills therapist, these professionals provide coping strategies. They include San Francisco coping skills therapists, coping skills psychologists, coping skills psychotherapists and coping skills counseling.
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