Psychodynamic Therapists in Belvedere, CA
My approach integrates psychodynamic, logotherapy, solution focused, strength based, mindfulness, person centered and motivational interviewing.
I am passionate about working with adults who are experiencing and dealing with depression, anxiety, PTSD, panic attacks, work stress, addiction, life transitions/changes, grief, divorce and relationship issues. I have experience working with those who have gone through childhood trauma, physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, substance use/addiction, domestic violence, parenting issues, loss of children, separation from parents, family court/cps issues, and foster care placements.
My approach integrates psychodynamic, logotherapy, solution focused, strength based, mindfulness, person centered and motivational interviewing.
I am passionate about working with adults who are experiencing and dealing with depression, anxiety, PTSD, panic attacks, work stress, addiction, life transitions/changes, grief, divorce and relationship issues. I have experience working with those who have gone through childhood trauma, physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, substance use/addiction, domestic violence, parenting issues, loss of children, separation from parents, family court/cps issues, and foster care placements.
Stacey J Dana
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, JD
Verified Verified
Belvedere, CA 94920 (Online Only)
I collaborate with adults confronting anxiety, depression, relationship issues, work stress and life transitions. My approach is warm, engaging, and outcome-focused. In a safe environment, we will work together to address problematic relational patterns, negative thoughts and feelings, and unproductive coping styles that keep you feeling stuck and emotionally distressed.
I collaborate with adults confronting anxiety, depression, relationship issues, work stress and life transitions. My approach is warm, engaging, and outcome-focused. In a safe environment, we will work together to address problematic relational patterns, negative thoughts and feelings, and unproductive coping styles that keep you feeling stuck and emotionally distressed.
My approach to helping people through psychological difficulties is based on the idea that a special form of human interaction will increase self-knowledge, develop emotional skills and activate latent potential. I aim to identify unconscious patterns of thinking, feeling and relating that reinforce negative emotion and destructive behavior.
My style is directed thoughtful and collaborative. The process of being understood, of learning about the various ways your mind works and of developing a new repertoire of psychological skills will open up new avenues for growth and engagement in your life’s pursuits.
My approach to helping people through psychological difficulties is based on the idea that a special form of human interaction will increase self-knowledge, develop emotional skills and activate latent potential. I aim to identify unconscious patterns of thinking, feeling and relating that reinforce negative emotion and destructive behavior.
My style is directed thoughtful and collaborative. The process of being understood, of learning about the various ways your mind works and of developing a new repertoire of psychological skills will open up new avenues for growth and engagement in your life’s pursuits.
I consider it a privilege to do the work I do—in fact, helping others heal, grow, and thrive every day brings great meaning to my life. I know from personal experience how life can sometimes feel unbearable. I also know from personal experience what it is like to work closely with a gifted psychologist to create a new perspective and a new life that are even better than before. I am passionate about providing the highest-quality mental health services to each of my clients and would love the opportunity to support you through this time.
I consider it a privilege to do the work I do—in fact, helping others heal, grow, and thrive every day brings great meaning to my life. I know from personal experience how life can sometimes feel unbearable. I also know from personal experience what it is like to work closely with a gifted psychologist to create a new perspective and a new life that are even better than before. I am passionate about providing the highest-quality mental health services to each of my clients and would love the opportunity to support you through this time.
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Cheryl Groskopf
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sausalito, CA 94965 (Online Only)
I utilize techniques in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify and reframe negative thoughts, psychodynamic approaches to help gain insight into the origins of your thoughts and feelings, attachment styles, exploration of unresolved trauma, and multi-generational history of family trauma.
I specialize in working with adults experiencing depression, anxiety, feeling “stuck” or disconnected, and overall personal growth (including growth in self and relationships). Since every client is unique, I use an eclectic and holistic approach to help serve your individual needs. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space to help increase self-awareness and acceptance to honor your strengths, feelings, and needs. I use a collaborative approach in assisting you to look inward at yourself, relationships (past and present), and diving into the past to discover patterns and insight that keep you feeling stuck.
I utilize techniques in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify and reframe negative thoughts, psychodynamic approaches to help gain insight into the origins of your thoughts and feelings, attachment styles, exploration of unresolved trauma, and multi-generational history of family trauma.
I specialize in working with adults experiencing depression, anxiety, feeling “stuck” or disconnected, and overall personal growth (including growth in self and relationships). Since every client is unique, I use an eclectic and holistic approach to help serve your individual needs. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space to help increase self-awareness and acceptance to honor your strengths, feelings, and needs. I use a collaborative approach in assisting you to look inward at yourself, relationships (past and present), and diving into the past to discover patterns and insight that keep you feeling stuck.
I am informed by systems and psychodynamic theories and have experience with CBT, Motivational Interviewing and Brief Strategic Family Therapy.
Making the time for yourself to feel happier, to alleviate stress or anxiety, to find meaning in your life or to improve your relationships; these are some of the reasons why people decide to enter therapy. Therapy can help you to get the most out of your life, to feel happier, more connected, and fulfilled. I have worked in a variety of settings over 15 years in this field. I enjoy working with individuals and families to help you achieve your goals.
I am informed by systems and psychodynamic theories and have experience with CBT, Motivational Interviewing and Brief Strategic Family Therapy.
Making the time for yourself to feel happier, to alleviate stress or anxiety, to find meaning in your life or to improve your relationships; these are some of the reasons why people decide to enter therapy. Therapy can help you to get the most out of your life, to feel happier, more connected, and fulfilled. I have worked in a variety of settings over 15 years in this field. I enjoy working with individuals and families to help you achieve your goals.
Logan Xander Rhys
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, EMDR, AASECT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Tiburon, CA 94920 (Online Only)
I am trained in all modalities, but typically practice from a Psychodynamic and Neuropsychological base.
I am a Psychotherapist and EMDR practitioner in Beverly Hills, specializing in clinical issues related to trauma and identity, including: complex, developmental, interpersonal, and sexual trauma; personality disorders; anxiety; depression; sex; gender; and sexuality. It is my goal to provide a supportive environment, free of judgment and affirming of your personal experience, where you feel safe to explore, heal, and grow. I work collaboratively with clients to develop the most effective treatment approach for their specific concerns, with particular emphasis placed on trust, honesty, and compassion.
I am trained in all modalities, but typically practice from a Psychodynamic and Neuropsychological base.
I am a Psychotherapist and EMDR practitioner in Beverly Hills, specializing in clinical issues related to trauma and identity, including: complex, developmental, interpersonal, and sexual trauma; personality disorders; anxiety; depression; sex; gender; and sexuality. It is my goal to provide a supportive environment, free of judgment and affirming of your personal experience, where you feel safe to explore, heal, and grow. I work collaboratively with clients to develop the most effective treatment approach for their specific concerns, with particular emphasis placed on trust, honesty, and compassion.
Stephanie Daigre
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tiburon, CA 94920
I trained primarily in psychodynamic, family systems and attachment-based therapies.
Therapy is a collaborative relationship, as individual as the people in the room. Often the work involves slowing down and creating a secure space for being open, curious and able to revisit and make sense of thoughts, memories and feelings that give rise to present difficulties. I'm especially attentive to your higher powers of perception and positive self determination. Together we resolve present-day problems with roots in the past, changing patterns that produce familiar and unwanted results so you are freer to choose the life you want.
I trained primarily in psychodynamic, family systems and attachment-based therapies.
Therapy is a collaborative relationship, as individual as the people in the room. Often the work involves slowing down and creating a secure space for being open, curious and able to revisit and make sense of thoughts, memories and feelings that give rise to present difficulties. I'm especially attentive to your higher powers of perception and positive self determination. Together we resolve present-day problems with roots in the past, changing patterns that produce familiar and unwanted results so you are freer to choose the life you want.
In my clinical practice, I emphasize a psychodynamic approach to look at your past and present and how that may influence how you make decisions.
I believe in walking with individuals through their life experiences in a non-judgmental manner. I believe people are not a product of life circumstances; therefore, they do not need to live in a self-punishing manner. I believe individuals can process past traumas and issues resulting in a more fulfilling life. Gaining personal insight and personal growth is a strength that will manifest and multiply in relationships. Working with people is my passion, and I believe your past does not define your future.
In my clinical practice, I emphasize a psychodynamic approach to look at your past and present and how that may influence how you make decisions.
I believe in walking with individuals through their life experiences in a non-judgmental manner. I believe people are not a product of life circumstances; therefore, they do not need to live in a self-punishing manner. I believe individuals can process past traumas and issues resulting in a more fulfilling life. Gaining personal insight and personal growth is a strength that will manifest and multiply in relationships. Working with people is my passion, and I believe your past does not define your future.
Rebekah B. Tinker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sausalito, CA 94965
My clinical approach holds an intersectional feminist and psychodynamic lens.
I believe the therapeutic relationship is built from trust and sincerity. My hope is to hold space for a genuine connection that fosters dynamic self reflection. Looking deeper into the layers of experience that inform our internal gaze and external lens, and what we intrinsically value and believe. Whether you are looking to unravel patterns of codependency, improve communication with your partner(s), or navigate through body shame and disordered eating, I see opportunity for clarity and resolve.
My clinical approach holds an intersectional feminist and psychodynamic lens.
I believe the therapeutic relationship is built from trust and sincerity. My hope is to hold space for a genuine connection that fosters dynamic self reflection. Looking deeper into the layers of experience that inform our internal gaze and external lens, and what we intrinsically value and believe. Whether you are looking to unravel patterns of codependency, improve communication with your partner(s), or navigate through body shame and disordered eating, I see opportunity for clarity and resolve.
I have an integrative orientation and can apply a combination of evidence based therapeutic approaches: Psychodynamic, CBT, DBT, IFS, Strategic and Solution Focused.
I have supported my clients to reconnect with their true self by working through old wounds, building healthier attachments, and developing new strengths. My dedication in working with you is to empower you in taking charge of your path, past the hurdles, and find clear steps towards your goals. Prior to my practice, I gained my clinical expertise in direct client care and management roles at the San Mateo Hospital and their outpatient programs. I treated adolescents and adults w/ anxiety, depression, Autism, ADHD, life transitions, co-dependence, history of abuse/trauma. I am also on Zocdoc for direct access and online booking.
I have an integrative orientation and can apply a combination of evidence based therapeutic approaches: Psychodynamic, CBT, DBT, IFS, Strategic and Solution Focused.
I have supported my clients to reconnect with their true self by working through old wounds, building healthier attachments, and developing new strengths. My dedication in working with you is to empower you in taking charge of your path, past the hurdles, and find clear steps towards your goals. Prior to my practice, I gained my clinical expertise in direct client care and management roles at the San Mateo Hospital and their outpatient programs. I treated adolescents and adults w/ anxiety, depression, Autism, ADHD, life transitions, co-dependence, history of abuse/trauma. I am also on Zocdoc for direct access and online booking.
I provide psychotherapy including psychodynamic, CBT, EMDR therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness-based and grief therapy.
Compassionate, experienced, effective.... I help clients to reduce worries, anxiety, panic, social discomfort or isolation, adjust to life transitions, soften grief and bereavement, and to transcend past emotional injuries. I also work with individual adult clients to develop healthy relationships, to shift old patterns of relating, and to heal trust, love, trauma and loss (including pet loss). I bring compassion and understanding to every concern.
I provide psychotherapy including psychodynamic, CBT, EMDR therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness-based and grief therapy.
Compassionate, experienced, effective.... I help clients to reduce worries, anxiety, panic, social discomfort or isolation, adjust to life transitions, soften grief and bereavement, and to transcend past emotional injuries. I also work with individual adult clients to develop healthy relationships, to shift old patterns of relating, and to heal trust, love, trauma and loss (including pet loss). I bring compassion and understanding to every concern.
Marla Leigh Caplan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tiburon, CA 94920
I have training in psychodynamic, psychoanalytic, and relational approaches to psychotherapy.
I work with highly sensitive people to explore their identity and the impact of past experiences on their lives in order to find freedom moving forward with intention. My clients are artists and empaths. Many are healing from trauma, abuse, and addiction. In addition to my work with individuals, I help couples honor their differences, create shared understanding, rekindle intimacy, improve their communication skills, and find clarity about how they want to move forward in their relationship, whether that means separating or renewing their commitment to one another.
I have training in psychodynamic, psychoanalytic, and relational approaches to psychotherapy.
I work with highly sensitive people to explore their identity and the impact of past experiences on their lives in order to find freedom moving forward with intention. My clients are artists and empaths. Many are healing from trauma, abuse, and addiction. In addition to my work with individuals, I help couples honor their differences, create shared understanding, rekindle intimacy, improve their communication skills, and find clarity about how they want to move forward in their relationship, whether that means separating or renewing their commitment to one another.
Molly Parsons VandenBerg
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
Corte Madera, CA 94925 (Online Only)
I am an eclectic practitioner and pull from many therapeutic approaches, some of which include: Client Centered and Humanistic, Psychodynamic, Emotionally Focused Therapy and more.
I provide counseling to adults, teens, couples and parents. I have expertise helping clients through severe anxiety, depression, family conflict and building stronger interpersonal relationships. Life can be really hard, and many of us don’t have the right support system to help us navigate the many challenges we confront. Partaking in therapy means we are prioritizing our health and wellbeing, which is a worthy and sacred journey.
I am an eclectic practitioner and pull from many therapeutic approaches, some of which include: Client Centered and Humanistic, Psychodynamic, Emotionally Focused Therapy and more.
I provide counseling to adults, teens, couples and parents. I have expertise helping clients through severe anxiety, depression, family conflict and building stronger interpersonal relationships. Life can be really hard, and many of us don’t have the right support system to help us navigate the many challenges we confront. Partaking in therapy means we are prioritizing our health and wellbeing, which is a worthy and sacred journey.
Enhancing your Mindfullness -- Grounded in Western Psychology and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy my approach is also informed by Eastern and Transpersonal Psychology for those with an existential, spiritual, or transpersonal inquiry.
I see clients in my Mill Valley office or on Zoom. Over 20 years experience supporting diverse people in creating more Passionate, Engaged and Deeply Meaningful lives. I help people become Happier, Calmer and more Empowered in the face of life's many changes. In a compassionate and accepting environment, I welcome all that is going on for you right now, and support you in transforming problematic situations and patterns (including addiction) into a healthier more fulfilling life. Sometimes a bit of unconditional support is what we need to work through difficulties and get to a better place.
Enhancing your Mindfullness -- Grounded in Western Psychology and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy my approach is also informed by Eastern and Transpersonal Psychology for those with an existential, spiritual, or transpersonal inquiry.
I see clients in my Mill Valley office or on Zoom. Over 20 years experience supporting diverse people in creating more Passionate, Engaged and Deeply Meaningful lives. I help people become Happier, Calmer and more Empowered in the face of life's many changes. In a compassionate and accepting environment, I welcome all that is going on for you right now, and support you in transforming problematic situations and patterns (including addiction) into a healthier more fulfilling life. Sometimes a bit of unconditional support is what we need to work through difficulties and get to a better place.
Sarah Elizabeth Bothe
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tiburon, CA 94920 (Online Only)
Psychotherapy is a personal experience. I treat and support individuals and couples who are struggling with worries, sadness, and relationship difficulties, or who feel "stuck" in their lives in some way. I also have special training in helping individuals cope with medical illnesses, grief and loss, and trauma. As well, I work with high-achieving individuals who are striving for balance and personal satisfaction in their lives. I work collaboratively and compassionately to reduce current distressing symptoms and to examine long-standing patterns. My approach is interpersonal and psychodynamic.
Psychotherapy is a personal experience. I treat and support individuals and couples who are struggling with worries, sadness, and relationship difficulties, or who feel "stuck" in their lives in some way. I also have special training in helping individuals cope with medical illnesses, grief and loss, and trauma. As well, I work with high-achieving individuals who are striving for balance and personal satisfaction in their lives. I work collaboratively and compassionately to reduce current distressing symptoms and to examine long-standing patterns. My approach is interpersonal and psychodynamic.
My approach includes elements of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Short Term Psychodynamic Therapy and Zen Buddhism.
We begin by telling our story. We go at a slower pace than usual and we pay special attention to the emotionally important parts of the story, e.g., talking to our mother, worrying about work, conflict in a relationship, etc. Here we pause and direct our attention to our abdomen and ask, “How do/did I feel about this or that or him or her?” Then we wait. We don’t rush to answer the question with our heads, we wait for an answer to slowly arise from our bodies. We are bypassing our intellectual defenses and asking our bodies what’s really going on.
My approach includes elements of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Short Term Psychodynamic Therapy and Zen Buddhism.
We begin by telling our story. We go at a slower pace than usual and we pay special attention to the emotionally important parts of the story, e.g., talking to our mother, worrying about work, conflict in a relationship, etc. Here we pause and direct our attention to our abdomen and ask, “How do/did I feel about this or that or him or her?” Then we wait. We don’t rush to answer the question with our heads, we wait for an answer to slowly arise from our bodies. We are bypassing our intellectual defenses and asking our bodies what’s really going on.
Megan Brubaker
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
Sausalito, CA 94965 (Online Only)
My approach is eclectic and I draw on psychodynamic, humanistic, mindfulness, and existential theories to identify and process specific issues.
Life is tough and seeking help at any point helps you become the hero of your story. I've worked with clients dealing with everyday stress, milestones, traumas, and losses. One of the most amazing things I witness are people who want to bring positive changes into their lives and are willing to set aside time to work on themselves and their growth and often find they can improve their lives in ways that surpass expectations.
My approach is eclectic and I draw on psychodynamic, humanistic, mindfulness, and existential theories to identify and process specific issues.
Life is tough and seeking help at any point helps you become the hero of your story. I've worked with clients dealing with everyday stress, milestones, traumas, and losses. One of the most amazing things I witness are people who want to bring positive changes into their lives and are willing to set aside time to work on themselves and their growth and often find they can improve their lives in ways that surpass expectations.
I’m trained in integral, psychodynamic, depth and mindfulness based, somatic approaches to counseling and integrate holistic, embodied earth-wisdom practices from Indigenous traditions in North America and Europe.
I offer individual sessions online and from my home-base in California.
I’m trained in integral, psychodynamic, depth and mindfulness based, somatic approaches to counseling and integrate holistic, embodied earth-wisdom practices from Indigenous traditions in North America and Europe.
I offer individual sessions online and from my home-base in California.
Jaime M Bardacke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SEP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sausalito, CA 94965
I work with individuals, children, and families from a psychodynamic perspective to explore the ways conscious and unconscious processes affect current patterns, emotions, and behavior. The goal of this type of therapy is to increase awareness, relieve tension, and open avenues for change. I also practice Somatic Experiencing, a body-orientated method designed to support people in processing traumatic experiences and connect with their own capacity for healing. I incorporate principles of Mindfulness into my practice. I work with compassion, respect, and a deep belief in our ability to develop increased ease and clarity in our lives.
I work with individuals, children, and families from a psychodynamic perspective to explore the ways conscious and unconscious processes affect current patterns, emotions, and behavior. The goal of this type of therapy is to increase awareness, relieve tension, and open avenues for change. I also practice Somatic Experiencing, a body-orientated method designed to support people in processing traumatic experiences and connect with their own capacity for healing. I incorporate principles of Mindfulness into my practice. I work with compassion, respect, and a deep belief in our ability to develop increased ease and clarity in our lives.
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Psychodynamic Therapists
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.