Congratulations (and condolences!) on seeking therapy. It means you're ready for a change.

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I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist offering contemporary psychoanalytic psychotherapy to adults with trauma, anxiety, depression, or relational difficulties. I work in San Francisco and virtually throughout California.​

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Therapy with me looks like gaining an understanding of what kind of relationships you've had throughout your life, your individual brain chemistry, your thought patterns and personality, your environment, and how all of this influences the way you feel. Together, we'll try to shift as many of these dynamics as we can so that you can feel better. ​​Folks who work with me long term form more satisfying romantic relationships, feel renewed motivation for work, and feel better about themselves in general.

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You'll also gain a sassy older sister like figure in your life who will tell you bluntly what she thinks of your haircut, if you ask. A sassy older sister who you pay, and only see once or twice a week, of course.

 

In addition to psychoanalytic therapy, I'm also trained in EMDR and DBT. If life feels overwhelming and it's hard to think about diving deep into therapy and trauma work, we may need to start by just learning coping skills. No shame in that! I'm armed with a million tips and tricks to regulate your nervous system and feel safer in your body. Bring on the lavender essential oils, grounding exercises, and ice baths.  

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My clients are brilliant, hardworking, creative, hilarious, kind and often accomplished mostly queer and trans people. I also like working with first responders, doctors, and mental health clinicians.

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Scientific research has shown that the best predictor of success in therapy is the strength of the relationship we form together. In other words- we have to like each other! I encourage you to reach out and see if the vibe is right, and to trust your intuition. There's no forcing a good connection.

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