Single Mother Therapists in San Rafael, CA

Do the “shoulds” dictate your every move? Are you a “people pleaser” putting the needs and wants of others before your own? Do you constantly take care of others at the expense of yourself? Do you frequently second guess or doubt yourself? Doing these things means you ignore your own wants, needs and values. Living out of alignment with yourself leads to feeling lost, discontent, anxious, low self-esteem, disconnected, unfulfilled, regret, resentment, or grief. Let's find ways for you to live more in alignment with who you truly are so you can experience relief and feel more confident, grounded and fulfilled.

I specialize in helping people change behaviors that are harming their relationships and keeping them from living to their fullest potential. Together, we find what is causing anxiety, depression, irritability, or "the blahs." Many people have patterns in their behaviors or relationships that are stuck repeating and don't know why. Using evidence-based practices to inform our work, we can uncover what's underneath these symptoms to get you lasting relief. I also specialize in working with folks in the queer community, poly and open relationship issues.

Do you long for safe, intimate connections? Let me be your coach and guide. Your healing journey can begin today. I help women and couples clear hurts from the past that interfere with building safe, loving relationships. Through relationship counseling, EMDR, and IFS/Parts work therapy, I help both women and couples to heal from early relational trauma and painful intimacy experiences, and teach them how to develop loving and satisfying relationships today.

You might find yourself interrupted by reminders and feel like you're reliving the past. Like you’re always on edge. Your nerves are constantly frazzled, leaving you exhausted by the end of the day. It's tough to relax or unwind when you’re always anticipating the next trigger. Your relationships are feeling it too. Maybe this leads to interactions you aren’t proud of, like snapping at your kids or your partner. This constant state of tension can leave you feeling drained and overwhelmed. You’re looking for a glimmer of hope. Your experiences have shaped you, but they don't have to dictate your future. I'm here to help.

Are you a high-achieving woman accustomed to success? Yet, do you feel like you’re failing when it comes to getting pregnant? Do you wonder why everyone else (even if not trying as hard) is getting pregnant but you? I get it! You’re not alone. If becoming pregnant is your number one priority, I’m here to help you navigate this complex journey. I share in your hope and strength. In my late 40’s I made the decision to become a Single Mom by Choice. Now, I help women through the practical decisions (genetic child or not, your eggs or a donor’s, how on earth to pick the right donors)… to the big financial decisions.

My work as a therapist is grounded in trauma-informed, feminist, and attachment based principles that highlight the importance of safe and trusting relationships. I am here to provide attuned feedback and guidance as you navigate sex and love, anxiety, grief and loss, the ongoing effects of childhood trauma, unlearning codependency and strengthening or softening boundaries. My goal is to help you develop tools for self-awareness, resiliency and intimacy building, and conflict resolution. I believe deeply in the power of healing work, and the great courage it takes to turn inward, to turn toward pain, and to face and love ourselves.

Kathy is a former teacher & mother of 3 adult children. She has volunteered with animal rescue. She has her Masters in Counseling Psychology from JFK University. She is focused on being a therapist for women, but also for those who have experienced trauma. She is certified in EMDR. She will be taking courses to do advanced EMDR and using EMDR for children.

Meredith is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over a decade of experience providing therapy for children, teens, and families. With a warm style and strength-based approach, Meredith utilizes evidence-based treatments such as Behavioral and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and incorporates Play Therapy techniques when working with children, recognizing the importance of creative and fun expressive modalities to facilitate healing and growth.

Are you feeling overwhelmed with life? Anxious? Depressed? Isolated? Are you stuck in a relationship or marriage that you know needs to end or change? Are you struggling with psychological or physical abuse in a relationship? Are you or a family member living with chronic illness? Are you a new or expecting parent? Do you feel yourself struggling with your kids or relatives? Do you feel supported and cared for in life? Do you need support and guidance to move forward in life? Do you have someone you can confide in? Let me help you find more grace and strength to move through this one precious life.

Hello, I am a licensed clinical psychologist who provides individual and group therapy to adolescents and adults. I also work with athletes to improve performance skills by helping with their "mental game". Are you or a family member experiencing anxiety, depression, or other mental health challenges that are negatively affecting you? Are you trying to find a better balance that can lead to increased happiness and more success in your relationships, at work, and/or at school? Making the decision to start therapy can be tough but I am here to support you in your journey to a more fulfilled life.

Welcome to my Buddhist and Soul-Centered Psychotherapy practice. With an unshakeable belief in your ability to heal and thrive, and 20 years of helping clients through their darkest nights of soul - a sanctuary of trust, nurturing wisdom and deep healing is here for you. We will explore your inner world and the power of holistic and spiritual psychotherapies - mindfulness and body-based therapies that transform people's lives. I specialize in working with adults who need help with the sometimes devastating and often overwhelming symptoms that grief, loss, anxiety and crisis may bring. You deserve to have a village of support!

I provide individual psychotherapy to older adolescents and adults using primarily cognitive behavioral and mindfulness-based strategies. I specialize in working with individuals who experience anxiety, self-judgment, depression, life transitions, or obstacles that may keep them from experiencing greater ease, joy, and alignment in their lives. I also provide psychological and psychoeducational assessments to children and adults to better understand their learning or psychological profile and to receive services that will help them reach their full potential.

Multicultural Therapy for Individuals and Couples in Marin County: How to navigate and integrate the layers of your life? Traditions, Religion, Beliefs, Anxiety, Depression... Do you feel vulnerable, disempowered or off balance? Perhaps, your life is impacted by anxiety, low energy and lack of motivation. Maybe it's been a while since you felt like yourself: strong, in control, satisfied. If it feels like something is not right and is preventing you from living the way you would like, you are not alone! Seeking professional guidance takes courage and determination. Ready to learn more? Click on my website- make an appointment.

Jill Peeler is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist providing therapy for First Responders including, firefighters, EMS, law enforcement officers, veterans, and dispatchers with Post Traumatic Stress Injury (PTSI), and Emergency Responder Exhaustion Syndrome. I also am competent in working with individuals as well as children that have been sexually assaulted, including military sexual trauma. My treatment modalities include individual and group psychotherapy utilizing Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Prolonged Exposure (PE) Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR).

Therapy is not something I "do" to you; it is a collaboration and conversation we have together. I look forward to walking beside you as you access a place within that feels more like home. There is no one way to move toward healing. I use an emotionally-focused (EFT), humanistic and somatic understanding while keeping the very human need for attachment and relationship at the heart of our work together. Many clients feel and notice a shift toward increased authenticity, flow, ease and joy in their lives after working together. (Now accepting COUPLES).

My approach is warm, collaborative and thoughtful. I aim to help you make the changes you want in your life: better relationships, improved mood, new tools for stress management, increased coping skills, more ability to process past hurts, feeling less stuck, and reduced substance use. The foundation of therapeutic work is your sense of feeling safe, listened to, and cared about during sessions. I genuinely want to understand your experiences, and provide insights into how you interact with yourself, others and the world at large. I work with people of all colors, ethnicities, religions, gender and sexual orientations.

I have been practicing psychotherapy since 1988 and I love my work. I work with adults who suffer with depression and anxiety, trauma and grief. I also have 25 years of experience helping people become free of eating disorders and body image problems. I love to work with adults in transition. I no longer treat children and teens under 18. I am practical, generous and warm in my style. I believe that our struggles can be used to shape us into wiser, more empathic, loving people. I never blame people for their suffering, I don't like theoretical models that do. I live in Santa Cruz and work entirely on Zoom.

I specialize in working with adults who experiencing grief or confusion and in transition. I have helped clients in the following situations: Facing a cancer or terminal illness diagnosis; Pre and postpartum stress, depression and anxiety; Grief over the loss of a relationship or loved one; Sort through a new mental health diagnosis and corresponding psychotropic medications; Leaving a career and pivoting into a new professional path; Grieving infertility; Finding a life path.

Welcome to my private practice! I have been a licensed psychologist for over 25 years! I provide individual and family therapy to children and teens with ADHD, anxiety, depression, behavioral dysregulation and relationship issues. I often involve the parents in the therapy process. I also provide live parental coaching to parents of 2-8 year-olds using PCIT protocol (parent child interaction therapy). I also support neurodivergent children develop specific executive functioning strategies for school and home. I use humor and a child's specific strengths to reach clinical treatment goals. Please click on my website in my bio.