Michelle A Birch
Psychologist, PhD
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Let's Connect (628) 265-8658
I have been treating patients for more than twenty five years.
My area of specialization involves the treatment of loss, grief, trauma and the anxiety disorders that sometimes accompany these events.
Traumatic events can bring a host of overwhelming emotions that people may not have the skills to cope with effectively.
I endeavor to bring insight into the nature of trauma and introduce skills that help people to cope more effectively. Once this is accomplished, I work with people to help them find more balance and meaning in their lives.
My theoretical approaches are predominantly psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral. I draw from the most effective elements of different theoretical orientation’s that lead to change. Each person has their own history and their own difficulties, so this enables me to tailor a treatment approach that is unique to you.
Major life events can make our lives feel disrupted. Some people find they are highly distressed after a traumatic event.
If you have found it difficult to address your concerns on your own, it may be helpful to consult with a professional.
Please email me and we can get started.
Call or Email Michelle A Birch now for a free 15 minute consultation - (628) 265-8658
Let's Connect (628) 265-8658
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $200
- Couple Sessions $200
Payment Methods
Cash, Check, Zelle Michelle A Birch
Psychologist, PhD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (628) 265-8658
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Expired Licensed by State of California / PSI 28241 Michelle A Birch
- In Practice for 29 years
- Attended California School of Professional Psychology (Alliant), PhD, Graduated 1997
Education and Years In Practice
Michelle A Birch
Psychologist, PhD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (628) 265-8658
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Coping Skills
- Stress
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
Expertise
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Infertility
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Parenting
- Relationship Issues
- Sleep or Insomnia
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Single Parent
I also speak
French ,
Spanish
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Single Parent
I also speak
French ,
Spanish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Biofeedback
- Family / Marital
- Feminist
- Forensic Psychology
- Humanistic
- I use an eclectic approach
- Integrative
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Multicultural
- Play Therapy
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Structural Family Therapy
- Trauma Focused
Michelle A Birch
Psychologist, PhD
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (628) 265-8658
Groups
When quarantine is over,: postpartum mother/child
A weekly group to prepare pregnant women in the skills necessary to parent an infant. The group will also guide women in the physical recovery from childbirth as well as their emotional and psychological transition to becoming a mother. When the babies are born woman may stay in the group to learn and mentor others. This ongoing group will cover: how to nurse, change a diaper, bathe a newborn safely, sleep schedules for a newborn, mother/infant activities, and ways to stimulate a newborn's development. The postpartum recovery includes; proper nutrition, relaxation techniques, emotional support and medical referrals.
Expertise
Coping Skills
Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
Women's Issues
Types of Therapy
Psychodynamic
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$50+
Location
San Francisco, CA 94114
Email Michelle A Birch about this group or call - (628) 265-8658