Individual Therapy in San Francisco
Individual Therapy
I believe in working collaboratively with clients and building a therapeutic relationship based on trust, honesty, and openness. I see my role as a curious, caring human being first and a clinician second. My main approach to therapy is based in my training in psychodynamic therapy, but I also borrows from multiple modalities and styles of therapies such as Narrative Therapy and Internal Family Systems. As your therapist, I adapt my therapeutic skills and training to suit the unique needs of each individual I work with. With me, you will have a therapist who is a very active listener, challenges you when necessary, and helps you learn not only how to survive difficult circumstances but how to move through in ways that are adaptive, grounding and affirming.
What to Expect
As your therapist, I’m not somebody who sits back and silently observes. I am very active listener whose role is to a safe, grounded therapeutic relationship. By sharing your thoughts, feelings and experiences in a safe, confidential environment, we will work together to build self awareness around emotional, cognitive and behavioral responses, freeing you up to create organic, sustainable change in your life. In addition to general practice, I am a trauma specialist who helps bridges the gap between a client’s painful past to an adaptive present so healing can feel possible. Your role: to trust in the process, show up for yourself, and be open to what healing becomes for you.
Common issues addressed in Therapy
In my practice, client’s come to me to seek treatment for a range of issues. Areas of focus in my work include, but are not limited to:
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Life Transitions/Grief
LGBTQIA issues
Women’s Issues
Borderline Personality Disorder
Depression
Anxiety
Complex PTSD
Dissociative Disorders
Work-related Stress and Burnout
Individual Therapy FAQs
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My typical client meets me for 50 minutes once a week, although frequency of sessions can increase depending on an individuals needs. Please note I am not a 'drop in' therapist that sees client's once every few weeks or month, as this can dramatically reduce the efficacy of treatment. Session length may increase if modalities like EMDR are introduced to help clients who are particularly stuck at certain places.
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Therapy is a journey of self-discovery and personal growth. It’s about uncovering and understanding deeper aspects of yourself, which naturally takes time. The process helps you achieve lasting change and a deeper understanding of your inner world.
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Short answer–no. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, meaning my role is to offer psychotherapy. If necessary, I can offer referrals to prescribing professionals, like licensed psychiatrists or psychiatric nurses, for medication management.
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Diagnosis of mental health conditions may be a component of psychotherapy depending on the individual client. Please note that I cannot offer evaluations and/or diagnoses of neurodivergent conditions, like ADHD or Autism Spectrum Disorder but can refer out if needed.
