Rather than viewing symptoms, distressing emotions, relationship conflicts, etc. simply as "problems, " I see these as the pathway toward greater personal growth and freedom. I provide psychotherapy and counseling services in San Francisco that help individuals and families move beyond perceived limitations to reach their fullest potential. I use a variety of methods and techniques to help clients achieve their goals, emphasizing cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness practices.
Practice areas include: anxiety, depression, stress management, grief/loss, relationship challenges, life transitions, career issues, health/wellness, LGBT issues and sports psychology. I invite you to explore my website to learn more about psychotherapy and counseling in San Francisco. Please feel free to contact me at any time to discuss your situation or schedule an appointment.
Practice areas include: anxiety, depression, stress management, grief/loss, relationship challenges, life transitions, career issues, health/wellness, LGBT issues and sports psychology. I invite you to explore my website to learn more about psychotherapy and counseling in San Francisco. Please feel free to contact me at any time to discuss your situation or schedule an appointment.
Services
I provide psychotherapy and counseling services in San Francisco to adults, ranging in age from young adults to seniors.
I offer both short-term and long-term services.
I strive to create a safe, respectful and non-judgmental environment for clients to explore and express themselves.
I use a variety of methods to help clients achieve their goals, emphasizing cognitive-behavioral (CBT) and mindfulness techniques, as these have proven to be effective in both my practice and in formal research studies.
I offer both short-term and long-term services.
I strive to create a safe, respectful and non-judgmental environment for clients to explore and express themselves.
I use a variety of methods to help clients achieve their goals, emphasizing cognitive-behavioral (CBT) and mindfulness techniques, as these have proven to be effective in both my practice and in formal research studies.
Psychotherapy is a professional service whose purpose is to assess, prevent and treat emotional, behavioral or mental difficulties.
These life concerns can range from mild to severe, more recent to long-standing.
Psychotherapy is a collaborative and active process, whereby information is exchanged between therapist and client, with the intent of cultivating healthy emotional and behavioral states.
Psychotherapy is sometimes referred to as therapy, talk-therapy or counseling.
While there is much overlap between "psychotherapy" and "counseling, " generally speaking, psychotherapy tends to be more of an in-depth, longer-term approach, whereas counseling can be more short-term, focused on one or two particular life issues.
These life concerns can range from mild to severe, more recent to long-standing.
Psychotherapy is a collaborative and active process, whereby information is exchanged between therapist and client, with the intent of cultivating healthy emotional and behavioral states.
Psychotherapy is sometimes referred to as therapy, talk-therapy or counseling.
While there is much overlap between "psychotherapy" and "counseling, " generally speaking, psychotherapy tends to be more of an in-depth, longer-term approach, whereas counseling can be more short-term, focused on one or two particular life issues.
Social work is one of several disciplines that offers the requisite training to provide psychotherapy or counseling to individuals, couples and families.
Social workers that provide psychotherapy are referred to as psychotherapists and/or clinical social workers.
The other types of professionals that offer therapy services are psychologists, psychiatrists and master's level counselors, typically referred to as marriage and family therapists (MFTs) in the state of California.
While there is much overlap in the training offered in each discipline, there are also some differences that are particular to the field of social work that are worth noting.
Social workers that provide psychotherapy are referred to as psychotherapists and/or clinical social workers.
The other types of professionals that offer therapy services are psychologists, psychiatrists and master's level counselors, typically referred to as marriage and family therapists (MFTs) in the state of California.
While there is much overlap in the training offered in each discipline, there are also some differences that are particular to the field of social work that are worth noting.
Since each client and situation is unique, I start where they are and serve as a consultant in the healing process.
Research indicates that among the various factors that go into therapy outcomes, it is the quality of the relationship between therapist and client that may have the greatest impact.
This appears to be more of a factor than things like level of therapist experience and actual methods and techniques used.
In my work, I apply social work and psychology theory and methods to help clients achieve their goals.
Research indicates that among the various factors that go into therapy outcomes, it is the quality of the relationship between therapist and client that may have the greatest impact.
This appears to be more of a factor than things like level of therapist experience and actual methods and techniques used.
In my work, I apply social work and psychology theory and methods to help clients achieve their goals.
This involves meeting with the client(s) for an in-depth assessment of what's bringing them in as well as a general assessment of overall functioning on a psychological, biological and social level.
This meeting typically takes 60 - 75 minutes and involves answering a variety of questions related to one's life.
It''s also an opportunity for the client to ask questions of me, to get a clearer idea of the therapy and counseling process and how I may be of assistance.
This initial visit serves as a starting point for understanding the client and beginning the change process.
This meeting typically takes 60 - 75 minutes and involves answering a variety of questions related to one's life.
It''s also an opportunity for the client to ask questions of me, to get a clearer idea of the therapy and counseling process and how I may be of assistance.
This initial visit serves as a starting point for understanding the client and beginning the change process.
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