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Hi! I’m Giselle (they/she/he). I’m a clinical psychologist specializing in trans/queer mental health (including gender-affirming hormone and surgery letters) and sex therapy for folks across the lifespan (children, adolescents, and adults). Throughout my career, I’ve oriented my work toward serving trans and queer community. I completed a postdoc in LGBT mental health and worked as a gender specialist at the San Francisco VA and at Kaiser Permanente. I currently am a gender specialist for UCSF's Child and Adolescent Gender Clinic.
Hi! I’m Giselle (they/she/he). I’m a clinical psychologist specializing in trans/queer mental health (including gender-affirming hormone and surgery letters) and sex therapy for folks across the lifespan (children, adolescents, and adults). Throughout my career, I’ve oriented my work toward serving trans and queer community. I completed a postdoc in LGBT mental health and worked as a gender specialist at the San Francisco VA and at Kaiser Permanente. I currently am a gender specialist for UCSF's Child and Adolescent Gender Clinic.
I provide a warm, non-judgmental and practical coaching environment. My aim is to quickly help you identify the most pressing issues, then develop the most useful approaches to resolving them. My style is interactive and supportive, identifying important patterns and offering concrete feedback. I offer life coaching to individuals, couples and families across a wide range of issues, and my education and training make me uniquely qualified to help people working through life transitions, parenting dilemmas, chronic health conditions, emotional instability, addiction, and grief/bereavement (for human and companion animal loss).
I provide a warm, non-judgmental and practical coaching environment. My aim is to quickly help you identify the most pressing issues, then develop the most useful approaches to resolving them. My style is interactive and supportive, identifying important patterns and offering concrete feedback. I offer life coaching to individuals, couples and families across a wide range of issues, and my education and training make me uniquely qualified to help people working through life transitions, parenting dilemmas, chronic health conditions, emotional instability, addiction, and grief/bereavement (for human and companion animal loss).
Do you feel like you aren't good enough? Do you struggle with issues of self esteem or self worth? Do you want to explore mind-body connection & the way stress or emotional pain lives in our bodies? If these are themes for you or in your relationships, then perhaps we might work well together. I center my work around self compassion. Only from a place of self kindness can we feel grounded within ourselves to develop a compassionate relationship with others around us. I use mindfulness and somatic (body oriented) work in order to help us connect deeper with our self, our inner knowing and to be able to cultivate trust with ourselves.
Do you feel like you aren't good enough? Do you struggle with issues of self esteem or self worth? Do you want to explore mind-body connection & the way stress or emotional pain lives in our bodies? If these are themes for you or in your relationships, then perhaps we might work well together. I center my work around self compassion. Only from a place of self kindness can we feel grounded within ourselves to develop a compassionate relationship with others around us. I use mindfulness and somatic (body oriented) work in order to help us connect deeper with our self, our inner knowing and to be able to cultivate trust with ourselves.
Liisa Pullinen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, 146227
Verified Verified
San Rafael, CA 94901 (Online Only)
Welcome to a space where healing is rooted in empathy, understanding, and genuine connection. As a firm believer in the power of human connection, I approach therapy with the understanding that we are all fundamentally human first. Whether you're traversing the challenges of youth, navigating the complexities of adulthood, or somewhere in between, my goal is to meet you where you are with empathy and compassion. Together, we'll create a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and life experiences with authenticity and trust.
Welcome to a space where healing is rooted in empathy, understanding, and genuine connection. As a firm believer in the power of human connection, I approach therapy with the understanding that we are all fundamentally human first. Whether you're traversing the challenges of youth, navigating the complexities of adulthood, or somewhere in between, my goal is to meet you where you are with empathy and compassion. Together, we'll create a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and life experiences with authenticity and trust.
Specialties include: infertility, post-partum depression and adapting to life as a new parent. Whether you are in your 20’s-30’s trying to figure out your career and relationships or a new parent dealing with the many challenges that having children poses, I am here to help you work through these life transitions and the feelings that come with them. I tend to be very relational in my work and love to support people in exploring their relationship with themselves and in turn how that can have a positive impact on our relationship with others.
Specialties include: infertility, post-partum depression and adapting to life as a new parent. Whether you are in your 20’s-30’s trying to figure out your career and relationships or a new parent dealing with the many challenges that having children poses, I am here to help you work through these life transitions and the feelings that come with them. I tend to be very relational in my work and love to support people in exploring their relationship with themselves and in turn how that can have a positive impact on our relationship with others.
Lori Roniger
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Rafael, CA 94901 (Online Only)
I am passionate about being your guide in exploring what’s getting in the way of being your full self and having the connections you want. I provide psychotherapy to adult individuals, couples, and more than couples from a place of open-mindedness, curiosity, and sex-positivity, and an awareness that our lives don’t always unfold as expected. People who work well with me include those with liminal identities that may not fit neatly into boxes and who may feel like outsiders in some spaces.
I am passionate about being your guide in exploring what’s getting in the way of being your full self and having the connections you want. I provide psychotherapy to adult individuals, couples, and more than couples from a place of open-mindedness, curiosity, and sex-positivity, and an awareness that our lives don’t always unfold as expected. People who work well with me include those with liminal identities that may not fit neatly into boxes and who may feel like outsiders in some spaces.
Dan Bierman
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
San Rafael, CA 94903 (Online Only)
Does it seem as though something has always been missing in your life? Maybe it's something you didn't get at home - validation, understanding, or acceptance. These early wounds run deep, and they sometimes make us feel less worthy as adults. I want you to know that there's not something inherently wrong with you. You just didn't quite get all the tools you needed, and my goal is to provide an environment in which you feel cared for and thus free to explore, feel, and express your deepest truths. I'm a New York straight shooter. I won't be shy about telling you what I see/think, but I will always do so gently and with compassion.
Does it seem as though something has always been missing in your life? Maybe it's something you didn't get at home - validation, understanding, or acceptance. These early wounds run deep, and they sometimes make us feel less worthy as adults. I want you to know that there's not something inherently wrong with you. You just didn't quite get all the tools you needed, and my goal is to provide an environment in which you feel cared for and thus free to explore, feel, and express your deepest truths. I'm a New York straight shooter. I won't be shy about telling you what I see/think, but I will always do so gently and with compassion.
I believe that you are the expert of your experience. In our first session you will share what brings you to therapy and what you hope to gain. What I contribute to our work together is my knowledge of psychological theories and my ability to translate that into effective treatment. I will offer my perspective and experience and always be open to your feedback, experience and preferences. Our work is less like going to the dentist (with an active doctor and passive patient) and more like painting a mural together (as if we are each holding a brush and making decisions about what to paint and where).
I believe that you are the expert of your experience. In our first session you will share what brings you to therapy and what you hope to gain. What I contribute to our work together is my knowledge of psychological theories and my ability to translate that into effective treatment. I will offer my perspective and experience and always be open to your feedback, experience and preferences. Our work is less like going to the dentist (with an active doctor and passive patient) and more like painting a mural together (as if we are each holding a brush and making decisions about what to paint and where).
Lance A Ferris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mill Valley, CA 94941
Life is constantly changing! ONLINE & IN-OFFICE sessions – Access excellent therapy tailored for trauma survivors, men, and first responders. I am passionate about problem-solving and helping clients envision a clear future while identifying personal strengths to achieve it. Together, we will engage in mindfulness, enhance self-compassion, and find meaning on your journey to emotional and mental wellness. You will gain new insights into life patterns that no longer serve you and learn skills to transform them. Working with me, you will find a supportive and empowering environment to overcome challenges and thrive.
Life is constantly changing! ONLINE & IN-OFFICE sessions – Access excellent therapy tailored for trauma survivors, men, and first responders. I am passionate about problem-solving and helping clients envision a clear future while identifying personal strengths to achieve it. Together, we will engage in mindfulness, enhance self-compassion, and find meaning on your journey to emotional and mental wellness. You will gain new insights into life patterns that no longer serve you and learn skills to transform them. Working with me, you will find a supportive and empowering environment to overcome challenges and thrive.
Simone Weber
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mill Valley, CA 94941
You made it here, and that is no small thing. Therapy is an opportunity to grow, heal, and expand your experience. This is time that you carve out for yourself: to be heard, seen, and understood. It’s a place for you to have someone in your corner who can help sift through the choices, complexities, and challenges that you are facing. I have a particular knack for working with young folks and their families in finding ways of communication that are assertive, clear, and regulated.
You made it here, and that is no small thing. Therapy is an opportunity to grow, heal, and expand your experience. This is time that you carve out for yourself: to be heard, seen, and understood. It’s a place for you to have someone in your corner who can help sift through the choices, complexities, and challenges that you are facing. I have a particular knack for working with young folks and their families in finding ways of communication that are assertive, clear, and regulated.
Camilla Busnovetsky
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Mill Valley, CA 94941 (Online Only)
If you're looking for a therapist, you're probably feeling like life is harder than it should be. Well, life IS hard. It can also be filled with a lot of joy, love, and fulfillment if you know where to look. You may be in your 20s navigating post college life, or perhaps you're a new parent struggling with a brand new identity, or maybe you're a child of immigrants feeling stuck between 2 cultures and sets of expectations.
If you're looking for a therapist, you're probably feeling like life is harder than it should be. Well, life IS hard. It can also be filled with a lot of joy, love, and fulfillment if you know where to look. You may be in your 20s navigating post college life, or perhaps you're a new parent struggling with a brand new identity, or maybe you're a child of immigrants feeling stuck between 2 cultures and sets of expectations.
Sylvan Streightiff
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, ATR-P
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Corte Madera, CA 94925 (Online Only)
As an ADHD, Autism, Chronic Illness, and Complex Trauma specialist, I understand how navigating life can be exhausting and confusing. At times, it can be overwhelming and debilitating, leaving you to feel numb, isolated, and misunderstood. This is where I can help! You are deserving of relief from anxiety, grief, and pain. You are worthy of inspiration. With me, your thoughts and emotions are welcomed without judgement. Together, we can work collaboratively to meet your needs, understand perceptions, cultivate your strengths, improve relationships and self-esteem, and achieve personal growth.
As an ADHD, Autism, Chronic Illness, and Complex Trauma specialist, I understand how navigating life can be exhausting and confusing. At times, it can be overwhelming and debilitating, leaving you to feel numb, isolated, and misunderstood. This is where I can help! You are deserving of relief from anxiety, grief, and pain. You are worthy of inspiration. With me, your thoughts and emotions are welcomed without judgement. Together, we can work collaboratively to meet your needs, understand perceptions, cultivate your strengths, improve relationships and self-esteem, and achieve personal growth.
Hi! I have two sliding scale spots open for teens/kids in person in SF or virtually. I hold space for young people to express and explore their feelings (sadness and grief, anger and frustration, fear and anxiety, joy and excitement...), experiences, and identities in ways that feel safe and real. Beyond talk therapy, our sessions can include artistic expression, movement, and play. I love seeing my clients strengthen self-confidence, discover healthier ways of emotional expression, and build relational skills through our work together.
Hi! I have two sliding scale spots open for teens/kids in person in SF or virtually. I hold space for young people to express and explore their feelings (sadness and grief, anger and frustration, fear and anxiety, joy and excitement...), experiences, and identities in ways that feel safe and real. Beyond talk therapy, our sessions can include artistic expression, movement, and play. I love seeing my clients strengthen self-confidence, discover healthier ways of emotional expression, and build relational skills through our work together.
There are important reasons why you are struggling, and they deserve attention and understanding. Individual Therapy: I work with people who find themselves overwhelmed by the demands of everyday life and demoralized by the struggle just to keep up. People who have ever felt defective, or like there is something wrong with the way that they are. These feelings may be due to, or manifest as: anxiety, depression, relationship problems, substance-use issues, or ADHD-related issues like difficulty with time management, organization, and motivation. For a description of my Couple/Relationship Therapy approach, please see website link.
There are important reasons why you are struggling, and they deserve attention and understanding. Individual Therapy: I work with people who find themselves overwhelmed by the demands of everyday life and demoralized by the struggle just to keep up. People who have ever felt defective, or like there is something wrong with the way that they are. These feelings may be due to, or manifest as: anxiety, depression, relationship problems, substance-use issues, or ADHD-related issues like difficulty with time management, organization, and motivation. For a description of my Couple/Relationship Therapy approach, please see website link.
Elizabeth Horevitz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Rafael, CA 94901 (Online Only)
Are you feeling emotionally exhausted by your work as a healthcare or helping professional? Has the work you once felt called to do become a source of strain and stress in your life and relationships? You are not alone. You can't pour from an empty cup. Let's refill it.
Are you feeling emotionally exhausted by your work as a healthcare or helping professional? Has the work you once felt called to do become a source of strain and stress in your life and relationships? You are not alone. You can't pour from an empty cup. Let's refill it.
Therapy for Women - You may be navigating a challenging fertility journey, or feeling stressed about your “biological clock.” Or maybe you’re unable to stop thinking about pregnancy loss, or a difficult childbirth experience. Or you’re pregnant or postpartum, but it's been a long road to get here, and it doesn’t feel the way you expected. Cycles of hope and disappointment can become overwhelming. Sometimes you wonder if you're doing something wrong; it seems so easy for everyone else. The stress impacts your relationships, work, sleep. You've pushed through difficulties in the past, but toughing it out alone isn't working this time.
Therapy for Women - You may be navigating a challenging fertility journey, or feeling stressed about your “biological clock.” Or maybe you’re unable to stop thinking about pregnancy loss, or a difficult childbirth experience. Or you’re pregnant or postpartum, but it's been a long road to get here, and it doesn’t feel the way you expected. Cycles of hope and disappointment can become overwhelming. Sometimes you wonder if you're doing something wrong; it seems so easy for everyone else. The stress impacts your relationships, work, sleep. You've pushed through difficulties in the past, but toughing it out alone isn't working this time.
Daniel Hollander
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MAT, MLIS, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Corte Madera, CA 94925
If you are seeking a therapist for yourself, or for your child or teen, you may have observed concerning changes in one or more important domains: social, academic, or behavioral. You, or your child or teen, may be experiencing anxiety, depression, or less pleasure in activities previously enjoyed, or perhaps may be experiencing less joy and success – or more frustration, fear, or isolation – in school, at home, or in peer relationships. As a marriage and family therapist, I help children, teens, and adults to thrive – in school, in their families, in relationships … in life. My style is collaborative, skills-based, and respectful.
If you are seeking a therapist for yourself, or for your child or teen, you may have observed concerning changes in one or more important domains: social, academic, or behavioral. You, or your child or teen, may be experiencing anxiety, depression, or less pleasure in activities previously enjoyed, or perhaps may be experiencing less joy and success – or more frustration, fear, or isolation – in school, at home, or in peer relationships. As a marriage and family therapist, I help children, teens, and adults to thrive – in school, in their families, in relationships … in life. My style is collaborative, skills-based, and respectful.
Beth Pierce
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Rafael, CA 94901 (Online Only)
Have you found success in your career, yet other aspects of your life feel out of sync? Is your relationship bogged down by old patterns and communication challenges? Despite “having it all,” does happiness remain elusive? Life’s complexities can be daunting when faced solo. That’s where I come in. I support individuals and couples in their twenties and thirties—the transformative years when crucial decisions about relationships, career paths, and personal growth intersect.
Have you found success in your career, yet other aspects of your life feel out of sync? Is your relationship bogged down by old patterns and communication challenges? Despite “having it all,” does happiness remain elusive? Life’s complexities can be daunting when faced solo. That’s where I come in. I support individuals and couples in their twenties and thirties—the transformative years when crucial decisions about relationships, career paths, and personal growth intersect.
I'm a psychologist whose been working with adults for over 25 years. I teach tools and techniques for reducing symptoms and for changing problem behaviors. My specialty is treating all kinds of anxiety problems. If you suffer from OCD, panic, fears, excessive worrying, or shyness, I can help you. Sessions will involve a lot of active give-and-take. I use evidence-based (CBT) methods which have proven to be highly effective. Expect to get "homework" between appointments. Don't be surprised to see improvement within a few weeks.
I'm a psychologist whose been working with adults for over 25 years. I teach tools and techniques for reducing symptoms and for changing problem behaviors. My specialty is treating all kinds of anxiety problems. If you suffer from OCD, panic, fears, excessive worrying, or shyness, I can help you. Sessions will involve a lot of active give-and-take. I use evidence-based (CBT) methods which have proven to be highly effective. Expect to get "homework" between appointments. Don't be surprised to see improvement within a few weeks.
Lise Serrie Stern
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
San Rafael, CA 94903 (Online Only)
Whatever it is that brought your here, whether it is a personal crisis, long term wounds of trauma, or the disappointment of a life not fully lived. You are not alone. These are the very human concerns that we all share. Along with a desire to heal into greater fullness, authenticity, creativity and more meaningful connection with ourselves and others. I believe that we all know what want most deeply - and even, how to get there. But we are blocked by limiting beliefs about ourselves, often from the past.
Whatever it is that brought your here, whether it is a personal crisis, long term wounds of trauma, or the disappointment of a life not fully lived. You are not alone. These are the very human concerns that we all share. Along with a desire to heal into greater fullness, authenticity, creativity and more meaningful connection with ourselves and others. I believe that we all know what want most deeply - and even, how to get there. But we are blocked by limiting beliefs about ourselves, often from the past.
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Jewish Therapists
Why is it important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive?
Therapists and clients don’t need to share the same background to be able to work together, but a therapist whose training includes a focus on cultural competence may be better able to form a therapeutic bond with individuals from a range of backgrounds, as they will have experience tailoring their approach to each client—and will be prepared to acknowledge and consider the effects of cultural forces, such as discrimination, that may contribute to that client’s concerns. With a professional who has such training, a client should feel comfortable discussing sensitive issues without feeling that they need to self-censor.
How can I recognize an effective Jewish therapist?
As with members of any religious or ethnic group, just because two people happen to be Jewish does not guarantee that they will share the same values, knowledge, or experiences. A Jewish client seeking a therapist who shares their cultural identity, or for whom it’s important that a therapist share their religious beliefs, may want to discuss a professional’s Jewish background with them before beginning therapy. For someone who seeks justification for major life changes in their religious tradition, or in biblical writings, finding a therapist who is comfortable framing guidance in that context may be especially valuable.
Would a Jewish therapist have unique training?
No, but they should have the same training and certification as any other mental health professional, as well as experience with a range of evidence-based techniques such as cognitive-behavioral therapy or mindfulness-based therapy. A therapist with this type of experience should be able to help any client feel comfortable and safe, which is essential for a therapeutic alliance. Once this is established, a potential client may want to find out more about the therapist’s Jewish background.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience with Jewish clients?
A client can directly ask a therapist if they have extensive experience working with Jewish clients and if so, whether these individuals sought counseling for faith-related issues or marital or familial issues in which their Jewish background was a factor. A client may also wish to ask a potential therapist whether they incorporate Jewish teachings and values into their own professional work.
Who is included in Psychology Today’s directory of Jewish therapists?
The directory of Jewish therapists includes professionals who have opted to share their cultural background on their profiles. However, not all therapists choose to disclose their background, and they may not appear in search results for this reason.The directory also shows therapists who indicate that they have extensive experience working with Jewish clients and/or communities.