Therapists in 94122
LaTosha Akana
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94122
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist committed to treating individuals, couples, and families. My clinical interests include treating couples’ issues in transition periods (preparing for marriage, parenthood, or divorce), spiritual or religious issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, and other life transition issues. I use a variety of therapeutic approaches in working with clients and the relationships they have in their lives. Using an integrative change model, I highlight the strengths of different theories to fit the client’s identified needs.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist committed to treating individuals, couples, and families. My clinical interests include treating couples’ issues in transition periods (preparing for marriage, parenthood, or divorce), spiritual or religious issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, and other life transition issues. I use a variety of therapeutic approaches in working with clients and the relationships they have in their lives. Using an integrative change model, I highlight the strengths of different theories to fit the client’s identified needs.
Jenelle Okkerse
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94122
I have spent the last 20 years providing mental health services to children and adults as I feel it is my calling. I am systems oriented as I do not believe that we exist in a vacuum. We are all influenced by the environment we live in. There are times when we all need assistance in navigating our individual systems.
I have spent the last 20 years providing mental health services to children and adults as I feel it is my calling. I am systems oriented as I do not believe that we exist in a vacuum. We are all influenced by the environment we live in. There are times when we all need assistance in navigating our individual systems.
Veronica Ewart
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94122
Hi, I’m Veronica Ewart, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a BSW and MSW from California State University, Chico. I consider myself to be a holistic, trauma-informed, and solution-focused therapist. I am highly trained in complex trauma practices, with special interests in childhood trauma. I am also an addiction-informed therapist. l love helping people process their trauma and overcome their current circumstances to go on and live their best lives.
Hi, I’m Veronica Ewart, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a BSW and MSW from California State University, Chico. I consider myself to be a holistic, trauma-informed, and solution-focused therapist. I am highly trained in complex trauma practices, with special interests in childhood trauma. I am also an addiction-informed therapist. l love helping people process their trauma and overcome their current circumstances to go on and live their best lives.
Maureen Teefy
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94122 (Online Only)
Why is it that the person we love the most can become the most threatening to us? We want to feel connected and yet our behaviors end up pushing them away…and vice versa. You’re not alone. Most couples can find themselves in a negative cycle at some point, unable to find their way out of it. We are social animals! We need each other! Attachment science makes sense of our interactions with each other. I love helping couples and families understand their particular dance, making the connections between what the the underlying need is and more adaptive ways to express that need, thereby bringing a feeling of safety and connection.
Why is it that the person we love the most can become the most threatening to us? We want to feel connected and yet our behaviors end up pushing them away…and vice versa. You’re not alone. Most couples can find themselves in a negative cycle at some point, unable to find their way out of it. We are social animals! We need each other! Attachment science makes sense of our interactions with each other. I love helping couples and families understand their particular dance, making the connections between what the the underlying need is and more adaptive ways to express that need, thereby bringing a feeling of safety and connection.
Michael Collins
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94122
Hi there, my name is Michael Collins and I'm a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Los Angeles, California. I work with adult and adolescent clients via Telehealth who are dealing with life transitions, depression, anxiety and/or Adult ADHD. I use a variety of therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal Process Therapy, Attachment Therapy as well as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients chart a course towards a more peaceful and fulfilling life.
Hi there, my name is Michael Collins and I'm a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Los Angeles, California. I work with adult and adolescent clients via Telehealth who are dealing with life transitions, depression, anxiety and/or Adult ADHD. I use a variety of therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal Process Therapy, Attachment Therapy as well as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients chart a course towards a more peaceful and fulfilling life.
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Spirituality Therapists
What should I expect from therapy that incorporates a focus on spirituality?
Spirituality can mean different things to different individuals, depending on their experiences, beliefs, and life histories. Some individuals focus on strengthening their belief system, while others experience spirituality in secular ways, such as through meditation, yoga, or by spending time in nature. Clients can expect a therapist to help guide and grow their spirituality through any of these techniques, encouraging the individual to cope with the challenges they face and develop strategies to build resilience and purpose to improve their outlook in life.
What are the most common treatments that include spirituality?
There are several treatments that incorporate spirituality. Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) helps a person examine and reframe their negative thoughts and behaviors. Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) focuses on emotional acceptance and psychological flexibility. Existential therapy is most often used to address anxiety, depression, grief, loneliness, apathy, despair, questions of identity, and feelings of purposelessness and existential dread. Transpersonal therapy focuses on a client’s spirituality and meaning in life and may incorporate techniques including meditation, visualization, hypnotherapy, dream analysis, and or breathwork.
Can therapy incorporating spirituality help atheistic or agnostic individuals?
Yes. For non-believers, spirituality can offer benefits including a greater sense of connection to others and to the natural world. An interest in spirituality may also spur individuals to pursue mindfulness practices, or to contemplate their purpose in life and how to achieve it.
How effective is spirituality as a therapeutic remedy?
Research suggests spirituality is generally beneficial for individuals. It is correlated with better health habits, such as less substance use, and an improved capacity to cope with stress and other mental health challenges. Increased spirituality can lead individuals to become more empathic and less materialistic, as well.