Kirsten M Bauer
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3628 Sacramento Street, Ste.5, San Francisco, CA 94118
Let's Connect (415) 304-8860
As a child and adult therapist I am fortunate to witness the entire developmental span. With this unique window into the lifespan, I help children, parents, adults and couples gain insight into the patterns being created and already created in the mind of how they relate to and with the world i.e.how they relate to themselves and others. By first developing a safe and respectful relationship with my patients, we can begin to understand and uncover these complicated yet reflexive patterns that at some point served them, by protecting their self integrity, but along the way began to cause more harm then good.
I also specialize in working with children on the Autistic Spectrum, using a developmental, individualized, relationship model know as the DIR model. I have trained and practiced this model for the last 10 years and have over 25 years experience with typically developing children first as a preschool teacher and then as a clinician.
My training in Modern Psychoanalysis informs my understanding of the unconscious and the importance of early relationships in how we create an internal map in our brains for how to relate with others and for what we expect from our lives.Only through understanding these "maps" can we begin to find and implement knew perspectives.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $300
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, Cash, Check, PaypalInsurance
- Out of Network
Kirsten M Bauer
Psychologist, PsyD
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / PSY19412 Kirsten M Bauer
- Attended The Wright Institute, Graduated 2000
Education and Years In Practice
Kirsten M Bauer
Psychologist, PsyD
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (415) 304-8860
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Autism
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Child
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Developmental Disorders
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Divorce
- Eating Disorders
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Mood Disorders
- Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Parenting
- Personality Disorders
- Psychosis
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Addiction
- Suicidal Ideation
- Thinking Disorders
- Trauma and PTSD
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Floortime/DIR for Autism/developmental delays
- Play Therapy
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
Kirsten M Bauer
Psychologist, PsyD
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (415) 304-8860