Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in 90013

BOOK AN ONLINE SESSION TODAY! - Do LOVE and HAPPINESS elude you? Are you FEELING DOWN and blue or ON EDGE and irritable? Did something harmful, hurtful, or devastating happen long ago that still haunts and negatively influences you today? If you have the need to talk to someone in a safe, secure, confidential environment, I can help. Childhood experiences, traumatic events, and family issues often stay with us throughout our lives. These can affect our moods and views of the world and may show up as anxiety, depression and even PTSD symptoms – sleepless nights, constant worrying, and a sense of emptiness are not uncommon.

Hello! My name is Annu, and I am a therapist in San Francisco (and online). I work with immigrants and adult-children of immigrants....also known as Third Culture Kids (TCK) or First Generation Americans. I work with multi-cultural and multi-racial couples, many of whom are people of color. I work with successful, career-driven achievers. I belong to each of these demographics - my parents immigrated to the US in 1971, and I worked in the corporate world for nearly 2 decades, climbing the corporate ladder rapidly before pivoting my career by going back to school to study counseling psychology. I work virtually via Zoom or phone.

Are you finding that you are often misunderstood, disappointed or frustrated? Are you interested in developing ways to cope with the various demands in your life? Seeking therapy takes incredible courage. As you begin this journey of self-discovery, I recognize you may be nervous, overwhelmed or confused about what therapy entails. I’d love to share a bit about my approach to see if I’d be a good fit in helping you achieve your goals.

I am a seasoned therapist with over 20 yrs of experience. I exclusively provide Telehealth (video sessions) for both CA and AZ residents! I am passionate about the process of therapy as well as efforts to reduce stigma and help increase access to quality mental health care. I utilize a holistic approach with an emphasis on CBT, Mindfulness techniques to help others identify the strategies and habits intended to improve overall well being and quality of life. I'm happy to support you while helping you better understand your Self, your relationships and overall life from a fresh new perspective.

Hello! I am most interested to get to know you. I work with adults across the developmental spectrum who may be suffering, struggling, and seeking. My clinical experience includes treatment to those with depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, psychiatric crisis, intimacy deficits, and sex-related problems. I will assist you in developing a comprehensive understanding of the factors impacting your mental health. Collaboratively, we will establish integrative strategies to alleviate distress, renew capacity for secure attachments, and increase your agency for self-regulation and fulfillment.

Hi there, my name is Jordan Abernathy-Cornelius. I am a Licensed Clinical Social worker (LCSW), fluent in English and Spanish, with a background of working with adolescents and families in the healthcare system helping patients navigate grief and complex medical decisions. I enjoy working with individuals from diverse and unique backgrounds highlighting a variety of issues such as: anxiety, stress, coping, past relationships, family dynamics, and many more.

You’ve found your forever love and are ready to lay the foundation for a healthy, harmonious, and fruitful marriage (and maybe work out a few kinks before walking down the aisle). Being the thoughtful person you are, you decided it was best to seek out an experienced professional to support you as you embark on this exciting new chapter in your lives - and I’m so happy that you found me! It’s part of my calling to help conscientious couples create the healthy and harmonious relationships that they envision so that they can love deeply, build strong families, and make the world a better place, together.

Seeking out therapy is a very heroic action in and of itself, perhaps your first proactive step into redefining your sense of self, creating a new life story, and taking a leap into the direction of self-care. If you are reading this, you may be in a state of uncertainty, or perhaps connected more deeply than you would like to be to the effects of depression, anxiety, or your daily life situations. Maybe, you are wrestling in a relationship with someone you love; perhaps, finding the words to communicate who you are and how you feel may seem unattainable and challenging at best.

My traditional clients are looking to create positive change in their life. Regardless of age or ability; they may have behavioral, developmental or emotional issues that are interfering in their life. Clients that want to learn how to manage their life, reduce stress and increase productivity - moving through blocks from current and past issues, related to personal life, career, family, relationships etc….People that are looking for mindful approach to mental health and wellness, incorporating Expressive Healing Arts, Self-Empowerment and creative solutions.

There's a lot of talk about "survival mode" and being "stuck". Many of us are moving, often, between these two extremes. Many of us are surviving or trying to get unstuck from our bodies, our jobs, our families, coming out, college transitions, gender transitions, a relationship in a tough spot, loss, an existential or identity crisis, or coming from a place of certainty to find ourselves in these life challenges. Listen, I won't ever call you out on a place I've never been myself. I believe, fully, that there is so much life after survival. You don't have to believe that too, but I'm so glad you've arrived here.

Have nerves and tension ever kept you from being at your best? Would you like to perform with more confidence? If you want a stronger more positive mindset my sports psychology and mental skills training can help clear negative thoughts, manage anxiety and tightness and allow you to unblock your talent so that you can be at your best every time!

My clients are in search of a space to be encouraged and supported that feels authentic. Many of my clients have struggled to find a therapeutic space in which they feel accepted and at ease. I strive to provide a therapy space free of power differentials where my clients are empowered to verbalize their needs. This is your journey; you get to decide where we go and how we get there at whatever pace feels right to you.

It's hard to maintain balance in an intense world. Connecting with a safe, trained professional can help uncover your strengths, resolve trauma, & increase peace. I'm eager to help my clients practice mindful coping, employ a solutions-focus, & attend to/soothe embodied sensations that arise as the wheel of the mind turns. I believe the richest healing unfolds in our therapeutic relationship - where we collaborate, build trust, work through what arises in the moment. As a person-centered psychotherapist, I meet you where you are as you are. Let's talk!

Let's take the first step toward a healthier, happier you. My goal is to establish a trust between both of us for you to be freely vulnerable in session. Together, we will explore your goals and your fears that impact your current situation. We will learn different ways of coping with wounds and hurts from the past that have become patterns in the present. We will reflect on and build upon your own strengths that have helped you through and also learn new ways of coping to increase more confidence and competence. We will build upon your insight and awareness for the change that you are seeking.

Are you overwhelmed? Are you exhausted from overthinking? Are you talking yourself out of opportunities due to self-doubt or fear? Do you feel like an imposter? Are you tired of being the strong friend? Are you struggling with owning your sexuality, gender identity and/or gender expression? Is past trauma negatively impacting your relationships? If this sounds like you, I can help. Healing is complicated and hard which can lead to not feeling ready to start therapy. I will meet you where you and support you as you meet your goals. You do not have to choose to do it alone.

In my therapeutic approach, I honor the relationship between the mind, body, and spirit. I believe that it is imperative to treat mental illness with an integrative lens, taking into account the physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, relational, and systemic factors that contribute to overall wellness. I am passionate about addressing the ways oppressive systems affect mental health and offering therapeutic support toward healing for ​​Black, Indigenous, people of color (BIPOC) experiencing mental health distress in response to systemic oppression.

Treatment with me is a dedicated journey to your growth and wellbeing. I offer the highest level of clinical expertise,3 doctorates, with absolute regard to you as a unique individual. I am committed to help you learn and improve your life. My specialization in attachments (parents and beyond), will provide you with essential understanding of the impact of early relationship on current difficulties. Additionally, my dialectical and metallization expertise will help you develop skills to alleviate anxiety/depression and improve all relationship, yourself included. I will help you increase calmness, joy, confidence and understanding.

Many of my clients experienced heightened feelings of anxiety, depression, and burnout during the COVID-19 global pandemic. The crushing weight of local and global issues became burdensome as they were expected to stay afloat in their everyday lives. This led them to question their purpose and role in society. How was I doing it all? Am I even happy? Where do I go from here? Here’s the thing. There is no way we can go back to life as we knew it. This is an opportunity to begin anew.

We need sex-positive, body-positive support for ourselves, our families, and our communities. Individuals, couples, polycules and groups I work with traverse the world with partners, genders, fetishes, or professional experiences that are often misunderstood by the dominant culture. I am in service to your joy, your healing, keeping you connected to a grounded source of abundance, gaining skills to navigate personal and professional dynamics, and being in keen awareness of your power. I’m excited to journey with you toward an embodied, fulfilling relationship with yourself and those you love.