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Courtenay Irene Houk
Courtenay Irene Houk
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
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Courtenay Irene Houk

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT (she, they)

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7 Endorsed
712 D Street, San Rafael, CA 94901
Let's Connect (341) 444-2539
Welcome! I am so happy you're here. Are you feeling unsatisfied with how you respond in certain situations, or with certain people? Are you currently moving through a difficult transition, such as an identity shift (e.g. parenthood), a recent move, breakup or loss? Are you wanting support with forming different types of boundaries, finding your voice, or expressing your needs? Are you a couple or relationship needing support? These are just some of the areas that I frequently engage in, with my clients.
The core of any successful therapy is born out of the co-created experience of feeling safe with another person. My experience as a telehealth somatic therapist has been that folks often reap enormous benefits from meeting with me from their chosen environments. From my perspective, the screen is not a barrier - if anything, it can be a supportive boundary.
One of my favorite aspects of the work I do, is supporting clients with generating new possibilities for themselves - is that something you would like for yourself? If so, I invite you to check out my website to contact me directly by phone, email, or the contact form. I would love to speak with you and see how I might be able to support you!
Call or Courtenay Irene Houk now for a free 15 minute consultation - (341) 444-2539

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

712 D Street

San Rafael, CA 94901

(341) 444-2539

4326 18th Street

San Francisco, CA 94114

I specialize in Couples, Boundaries and Life Transitions 
$185 Per Session  
I see individuals and couples  
Let's Connect (341) 444-2539

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

712 D Street

San Rafael, CA 94901

(341) 444-2539

4326 18th Street

San Francisco, CA 94114

I specialize in Couples, Boundaries and Life Transitions 
$185 Per Session  
I see individuals and couples  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $185
  • Couple Sessions $225
  • Pay by American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Out of Network
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I am an out-of-network (OON) provider and would be happy to provide you with a super bill to submit to your insurance for OON reimbursement.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (341) 444-2539
Courtenay Irene Houk
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
"
I am an out-of-network (OON) provider and would be happy to provide you with a super bill to submit to your insurance for OON reimbursement.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (341) 444-2539
Courtenay Irene Houk
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of California / 122207 Supervised by Christina Loffel (California / 29127) Courtenay Irene Houk
  • In Practice for 5 Years
  • Membership with CAMFT 10000991 / 2020
  • Certificate from Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy (PACT), LEVEL 2 L2C1 / 2023
  • Attended California Institute of Integral Studies, MA, Graduated 2020
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In addition to private practice, I am also currently a PhD student in Somatic Psychology practicing embodied research.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (341) 444-2539
Courtenay Irene Houk
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
"
In addition to private practice, I am also currently a PhD student in Somatic Psychology practicing embodied research.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (341) 444-2539
Courtenay Irene Houk
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Couples
  • Boundaries
  • Life Transitions

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Bisexual
  • Codependency
  • Grief
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Women's Issues
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I work with clients who may be struggling with managing anxiety, childhood trauma, gender dysphoria, life transitions, or healthy boundaries, particularly in the context of relationships. Working with couples in particular, is one of my core specialties. I am queer- , gender- , and poly-affirming.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (341) 444-2539
Courtenay Irene Houk
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
"
I work with clients who may be struggling with managing anxiety, childhood trauma, gender dysphoria, life transitions, or healthy boundaries, particularly in the context of relationships. Working with couples in particular, is one of my core specialties. I am queer- , gender- , and poly-affirming.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (341) 444-2539
Courtenay Irene Houk
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

7 Endorsements

Nicolas Jadot
Nicolas Jadot
Marriage & Family Therapist AssociateMAAMFT
Courtenay's dedication to somatic therapy, in particular formative psychology, is a source of inspiration. Highly sensitive, kind, sharp minded with a '6th sense' for noticing boundary issues makes her a great friend and colleague to consult with.
Gabe Kenney - Your Own Words
Gabe Kenney - Your Own Words
Marriage & Family Therapist AssociateMFT
Courtenay comes from a lineage sourced in the Formative discipline of therapy - a rare, fresh approach, and a valuable piece of her therapeutic puzzle. I've learned a great deal while starting to work with and around Couples in particular, thanks to her.

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Body Positivity
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
Transgender Allied

I also speak

Mandarin Chinese (not fluent)

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Body Positivity
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
Transgender Allied

I also speak

Mandarin Chinese (not fluent)

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Formative Psychology
  • Relational
  • Somatic
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I often use elements of Formative Psychology and Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy in my practice. With somatic therapy, we'll look at how you shape your perception/experience by how you use yourself bodily. I will support you with understanding the function of what you do, and show you how you can work with yourself to potentially experience more choice and contentment in your life.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (341) 444-2539
Courtenay Irene Houk
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
"
I often use elements of Formative Psychology and Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy in my practice. With somatic therapy, we'll look at how you shape your perception/experience by how you use yourself bodily. I will support you with understanding the function of what you do, and show you how you can work with yourself to potentially experience more choice and contentment in your life.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (341) 444-2539
Courtenay Irene Houk
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

Location

Primary Location

712 D Street

San Rafael, CA 94901

(341) 444-2539

Additional Location

4326 18th Street

San Francisco, CA 94114

(341) 444-2539
Call for a free consultation now - (341) 444-2539
Courtenay Irene Houk
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (341) 444-2539
Courtenay Irene Houk
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Last Modified: 3 Jan 2024