EMDR Therapists in San Francisco, CA

Are you on a Spiritual path and seeking enlightenment? Do you find there are some recurrent patterns in your life that cause you to feel anxious, less than, and/or depressed? Is your life ruled by should(s) and shouldn't(s), instead of the peace and ease of this moment? The calling to a spiritual path and meditation practices can and do help to feel more calm, but as you are finding it alone can not bring the sense of wellbeing and an end to suffering.

I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist with a specialty in the treatment of marital issues (couples counseling), ADHD, trauma, gaming addiction, depression, anxiety, OCD, and career stress.

Seeking therapy takes courage and strength. Are you experiencing feeling stuck due to childhood trauma? I am here to provide you with unconditional support to process through your anxiety, depression, and other unresolved feelings at your pace. Sometimes we may need someone who is there for us and there are no problems in life that are too big or small. You have taken the first step to seek help, I can help you discover your inner strength to bounce back and deep inside you may be wishing for peace and equilibrium. As a therapist, I aim to help you reach those goals together to bring about inner peace.

Are your thoughts running like a hamster wheel in your head? Do you want to slow them down, but don't know how? Are you walking through a dark tunnel and wanting to find some type of light? Do you feel guilty setting healthy boundaries even though you know they are good for you? Do you wonder if your drinking is becoming a problem? I am honored to come alongside my clients as they work through many of these issues. I offer an empathetic, collaborative approach. I assist people by tapping into their innate strengths and growing their "bag of tools." As we learn more tools, we find more joy and peace.

I believe that therapy can help you feel more connected to yourself and those around you, freer to pursue your goals, and more alive. My approach is to provide a warm supportive environment so you can feel comfortable and able to speak about whatever is distressing you. I like to work collaboratively, exploring both the past and the present, to figure out what is preventing you from feeling more fulfilled. Together, we will develop strategies to remove these obstacles.

What if you could get off the roller emotional coaster? Does it feel like your emotions are all over the place? You have big reactions when doing everyday things-like talking with your spouse, friends, people at work, taking the kids to the store. It always goes the same way. Your emotions get the best of you. You feel out of touch with who you really are and how you want your life to be. You feel on edge and notice that overwhelm is just a situation, interaction or comment away. You notice this keeps happening but you’re not sure what do about it? This is not who you want to be.

I specialize in relationship issues, marital and premartial couples therapy, and support anxiety and financial stress. Chronic disconnection with your partner or close relationships or struggles in managing anxious feelings can really upset the peace in your world. When struggling and worried about your future, change can feel overwhelming and confusing. I can help you sort out how to better manage your relationships and mood. If you're longing to learn how to love or cope with anxiety, going inward with skilled guidance can really help. I'm here to support you to heal and change. Let's schedule a call and talk about what you need.

Whether you are returning to therapy or considering services for the first time, compassionate care will be given to your goals for treatment. EMDR Consultation is available for those practitioners seeking certification, consultant in training, or approved consultant status.

If you are looking for help dealing with overwhelming emotions, relationship difficulties, or challenging life transitions, I'm glad you have found me. I work with individuals on a wide variety of issues such as depression, anxiety, relationships issues, trauma, grief and loss, and stage of life transitions. I especially enjoy working with women with mid-life concerns. Working with couples and families, I focus on all stages of relationship including premarital counseling, couples and families in crisis or looking for deeper connection and those considering or in the process of separating or divorcing.

Anxiety, stress, relationship issues,or grief limit how you show up in life roles. Past traumas or attachment hurts get re-triggered, Challenging times provide an opportunity to change old, conditioned patterns & self-defeating habits. You can learn to manage transitions and stressors in your relationships, family, work, health or parenting. You are finally ready to confront difficult emotions, make better choices, live healthier, communicate better, overcome avoidance, or take more risks. Ready to learn self-compassion and self-direction. In our therapy, couples work or EMDR, we will work together to mold your future self.

Are you seeking support to navigate life's challenges and cultivate lasting change? I'm here to walk alongside you on your journey towards healing and growth. I offer in-person psychotherapy sessions for individuals and couples seeking support and transformation. With a specialization in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), an evidence-based therapy renowned for its effectiveness in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, and more, I provide a safe and nurturing environment where healing can take place.

I (she/her/hers) work with transition aged youth (14-24), adults and seniors in my telehealth practice online. I want to see people who need help with making decisions, dealing with the past, and accepting self care into their own lives.

Life comes with a lot of challenges and adversity that can sometimes feel overwhelming. Maybe you're noticing that you complain a lot about feeling stressed, tired, and unfulfilled or you know you'd be happier if you made changes but it feels too difficult. It’s possible to feel better. My clients discover that it's possible to manage their difficult feelings and be more engaged in their relationships. With over ten years of experience, I work with people who want to make changes in their lives, learn healthy coping strategies, heal past trauma, and improve their relationships with others.

I create a safe holding space where people can deeply explore what is blocking them from enjoying their lives to the fullest. I focus on authentic connection and empathy to build trusting therapeudic relationships. I enjoy working with teens, young adults, and adults. If you are struggling to recover from DID, complex trauma, single traumas, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, or bipolar disorder, I am here to help.

You’re juggling so many things at once that you’ve lost all perspective. It takes everything you’ve got to make sure your loved ones are happy, and your clients are taken care of, but the smile you’ve been holding up is starting to slip. You feel like a fraud. Everyone around you seems to know what they’re doing while you struggle to get through the week. Your job requires a lot of compassion, and there’s nothing left for you at the end of the day. You love helping others professionally, but the burnout is becoming resent. The guilt of even having these feelings is unbearable. You need a break or an outlet before you explode!

If you struggle with feelings of sadness or worry and want to experience more joy and happiness, Cognitive Behavioral therapy can help. Good psychotherapy can change your life for the better. I have found that difficult issues can be healed with the right treatment and connection to a knowledgeable clinician. Please don't hesitate to contact me.

I specialize in depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, and relationship issues. I believe in a client-led approach where you decide what works best for you; at times I will guide you, other times stand as witness to your inner work. I will help you process your past and present as you chart your journey towards healing. I will offer coping skills along the way, providing a variety of tools for you to experiment with.

Are feeling lonely, stressed, overwhelmed, and like you need help to organize next steps to feel better? Please feel welcome to reach out to see if we are a fit. Therapy can be especially helpful during big life transitions (divorce, grief, career). I offer personalized psychotherapy using evidence-based practice - CBT, EMDR, Existential Therapy, Positive Psychology. I am also certified as an art therapy based life coach, and can use principles of coaching, art therapy and narrative therapy. In addition, I am a certified mindfulness teacher, including certification for Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, MBSR.

Finding a therapist can be very hard work but I can see that you are here and need support. Whether you are working through life transition, burn out from a stressful work or home environment or trauma. I am here to help guide you through your healing journey. I am currently accepting clients wanting to reprocess trauma using EMDR as an intervention.