Marvin Berkowitz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
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187 Precita Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
Let's Connect (415) 849-4932
I have been working with adults and couples for 40+ years. In my practice, teaching and supervision, I encourage others to become more curious about themselves. For me, therapy is a way of understanding, with you, your present and past experiences, and figuring out, what might make for more pleasure in relationships, greater satisfaction in work and interests, more acceptance of challenges and of our limitations. My style is warm and active. My clients have diverse backgrounds, and orientations. I avoid psychological jargon and giving advice. I give homework to try out changes. An extensive consultation is free.
I ask people to have honest difficult, sometimes painful, conversations with themselves, people who count to them, and me. Sometimes success means taking risks to find better ways of communicating, or dealing with conflicts, sometimes coping with uncertainty or realities that we can't control, sometimes changing situations to feel better about our lives.
I invite questions and being corrected when I say something that doesn't feel right, or you feel misunderstood, or I talk too much, or not enough. I'm likely to ask how you carry your stress in your body. Sometimes I reveal my own biases and feelings. I'm always interested in your reactions to me.
Call or Email Marvin Berkowitz now for a free 15 minute consultation - (415) 849-4932
Let's Connect (415) 849-4932
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $200
- Couple Sessions $275
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by Cash, Check, Paypal
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 849-4932
Marvin Berkowitz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / R040262 Marvin BerkowitzLicense state differs from primary location state.
- In Practice for 35 Years
- Certificate from Theodore Reich Institute (psychotherapy & psychoanalysis) 2009
- Degree/Diploma from Fordham University MSW / 1989
- Attended Columbia University, PhD, Graduated 1973
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (415) 849-4932
Marvin Berkowitz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Relationship Issues
- Life Transitions
- Stress
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Career Counseling
- Compassion for yourself and others
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- LGBTQ+
- Marital and Premarital
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Non Violent Communication
- Parenting
- Personality Disorders
- Self Esteem
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Trauma and PTSD
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (415) 849-4932
Marvin Berkowitz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Culturally Sensitive
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Focusing
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (415) 849-4932
Marvin Berkowitz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Groups
Senior Support Groups, Thurs 10:30am; 1pm FREE
The aim of these groups is to connect with other seniors and talk about important issues in our lives. It's quite amazing what happens in these weekly sessions. We talk about relationships or lacking them, loneliness, depression or anxiety, family, health, housing, finances, aging, interests, having or not feeling some purpose in life, and how we are coping with COVID times. We talk about generational factors, gender, sexual and cultural factors. Members offer feedback and caring support. We try to minimize unwanted advice giving. Please call me to see if this free group might be good for you.
Age
Adults
Group Meets
Every Thu 10:30 A.M. - 2:30 P.M.
Email Marvin Berkowitz about this group or call - (415) 849-4932
Location
Nearby Areas
Cities
Counties
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Marvin Berkowitz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Last Modified: 20 Jan 2024