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Deep feelers and thinkers


 

I work best with people who are committed to therapy and who want to go deep-- folks who think and feel deeply about themselves, their culture, and the world around them.

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My background in Buddhism as well as my current training in longterm, psychoanalytic psychotherapy makes me a good fit for people who are sensitive, thoughtful, and interested in their own minds.

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I don't bring my own spirituality into sessions, but I am curious about how you make sense of mystery, life, death, pain, pleasure, and purpose.

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Queer, trans, non-binary and gender expansive clients

I feel particularly capable of supporting queer folks who are struggling with:

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  • Depression and anxiety

  • Intimacy issues and relationship struggles

  • Gender transition and exploration

  • Mood swings and big emotions

  • The intersecting identities of race, gender, immigration status, disability, and class

  • Internalized homophobia, biphobia and transphobia

  • Self-harm

  • Grief and loss

  • Trauma and attachment wounding

  • Existential malaise and/or spiritual despair 

Parents and Child
Unconventional couples and families

 

An "unconventional family" can look a lot of ways. Maybe you have a mixed neurotype (e.g one of you is autistic), you have a trans or non-binary child, or you have a non-traditional marriage structure.

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I am particularly skilled at helping polyamorous, queer, and mixed neurotype couples. It’s important to find a couples therapist who understands and can empathize with your relationship structure.

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In family therapy, we may work on establishing and honoring boundaries, addressing past trauma and harm, and/or re-establishing a relationship after estrangement.​ I often work with family members towards greater understanding of queer and trans issues, and help families with coming out processes.

Family Together
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Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #150354​

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clairegreenwoodpsychotherapy@gmail.com

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‪(415) 890-5380‬

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