Therapists in Marin County, CA
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Marin Family Recovery
Counselor, MA, LPCC, MAC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Rafael, CA 94915 (Online Only)
Addiction is a complex illness that has a lasting impact on a person and their entire family. Everyone's best intentions to heal or change can often result in outcomes that perpetuate suffering. The addiction cycle can feel like a rollercoaster with fleeting to no progress, or worse. There is a way off this ride. At Marin Family Recovery, we believe that a person's ability to change their life story and fully live a satisfying life is possible no matter how dark the starting place feels. Addiction is 100% treatable. With life there is always opportunity.
Addiction is a complex illness that has a lasting impact on a person and their entire family. Everyone's best intentions to heal or change can often result in outcomes that perpetuate suffering. The addiction cycle can feel like a rollercoaster with fleeting to no progress, or worse. There is a way off this ride. At Marin Family Recovery, we believe that a person's ability to change their life story and fully live a satisfying life is possible no matter how dark the starting place feels. Addiction is 100% treatable. With life there is always opportunity.
![Photo of Natalie Davidson, MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3ccc01fe-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Natalie Davidson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Rafael, CA 94901 (Online Only)
I am both a therapist and an ordained Zen Buddhist priest working with all faiths and beliefs. In our work together I use and am trained in traditional psychodynamic, Gestalt and body oriented modalities and use mindfulness based practices helping clients become grounded in the present moment. My areas of expertise include working with couples in mindfulness and communication, resolving conflicts and differences in ways that lead to a new start. I am able to work with you on a wide variety of psychological and/or spiritual issues, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, separations and other life changes.
I am both a therapist and an ordained Zen Buddhist priest working with all faiths and beliefs. In our work together I use and am trained in traditional psychodynamic, Gestalt and body oriented modalities and use mindfulness based practices helping clients become grounded in the present moment. My areas of expertise include working with couples in mindfulness and communication, resolving conflicts and differences in ways that lead to a new start. I am able to work with you on a wide variety of psychological and/or spiritual issues, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, separations and other life changes.
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Aya Kupfer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Rafael, CA 94903 (Online Only)
I am a licensed clinical social worker focused on helping individuals dealing with symptoms of anxiety, depression, and adjustment to life transitions live fuller and happier lives consistent with current values and goals. I have 15 years of experience working in the mental health field with a wide variety of populations and diagnoses, each person is special and unique in their way. My skill as a therapist is transforming clinical knowledge into practical advice to help you better cope and manage the challenging issues you face. My goal is to help you develop actual effective solutions to your emotional obstacles.
I am a licensed clinical social worker focused on helping individuals dealing with symptoms of anxiety, depression, and adjustment to life transitions live fuller and happier lives consistent with current values and goals. I have 15 years of experience working in the mental health field with a wide variety of populations and diagnoses, each person is special and unique in their way. My skill as a therapist is transforming clinical knowledge into practical advice to help you better cope and manage the challenging issues you face. My goal is to help you develop actual effective solutions to your emotional obstacles.
![Photo of Carrie Dobbin, PsyD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/549011b2-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
If you find yourself feeling overwhelmed or noticing certain patterns that make you feel like you are being held back, it may be helpful to give psychotherapy a try. Navigating life events such as new parenthood, changes in relationships, career transitions and aging can be very stressful. People often feel a great deal of relief through meeting with a supportive professional psychologist. Whether this is your first time in therapy or if you've had previous experience with therapy, I welcome you to contact me to see how we can help you to reduce your distress, develop coping skills and ultimately feel more authentically yourself.
If you find yourself feeling overwhelmed or noticing certain patterns that make you feel like you are being held back, it may be helpful to give psychotherapy a try. Navigating life events such as new parenthood, changes in relationships, career transitions and aging can be very stressful. People often feel a great deal of relief through meeting with a supportive professional psychologist. Whether this is your first time in therapy or if you've had previous experience with therapy, I welcome you to contact me to see how we can help you to reduce your distress, develop coping skills and ultimately feel more authentically yourself.
![Photo of Kory Okun Orlanski, MA, MFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/7c95cb64-cc6f-429b-b47d-b17d360e6226/2/320x400.jpeg)
I understand you want to change something; possibly many things in your relationships, in yourself, and in your work and that you are both fearful and hopeful about coming to therapy. I will help you to resolve underlying conflicts, relieve symptoms, and discover what feels meaningful and enjoyable. My personal style reflects who I am in warmth, compassion, knowledge, and authenticity. I work with individuals, couples, and families, using an interactive approach that focuses on long-term psychotherapy as well as short-term strategic problem solving. Through this unique process you will achieve your goals and live the life you desire and deserve.
I understand you want to change something; possibly many things in your relationships, in yourself, and in your work and that you are both fearful and hopeful about coming to therapy. I will help you to resolve underlying conflicts, relieve symptoms, and discover what feels meaningful and enjoyable. My personal style reflects who I am in warmth, compassion, knowledge, and authenticity. I work with individuals, couples, and families, using an interactive approach that focuses on long-term psychotherapy as well as short-term strategic problem solving. Through this unique process you will achieve your goals and live the life you desire and deserve.
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Growing up, we are exposed to many spoken and unspoken messages about our inherent worth, and what it takes to secure love and approval in our families and cultures. These self-beliefs, often unconscious to us, manifest in our nonverbal body language: the way we walk, talk, and own space in the world.
Growing up, we are exposed to many spoken and unspoken messages about our inherent worth, and what it takes to secure love and approval in our families and cultures. These self-beliefs, often unconscious to us, manifest in our nonverbal body language: the way we walk, talk, and own space in the world.
![Photo of Phil Takakjian, PhD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/1032a586-9a7d-403f-b59b-d67f57c0159c/2/320x400.jpeg)
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.
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.
![Photo of Sandra Devine, MSW, LCSW, BCD, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3e50857a-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Sandra Devine
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, BCD
Verified Verified
Novato, CA 94949 (Online Only)
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My goal as a therapist is for you to feel supported and inspired. Our work together is directed towards balancing and healing your health and life issues. When you come in to see me, we start where your concerns are. You may come to recognize your pain as an opportunity to expand your insight and empowerment. As you increase your self-awareness, you become more whole. Frequently, your concerns are designed to focus your energy upon imbalances that need attention, so you can discover your innate strength and wisdom.
My goal as a therapist is for you to feel supported and inspired. Our work together is directed towards balancing and healing your health and life issues. When you come in to see me, we start where your concerns are. You may come to recognize your pain as an opportunity to expand your insight and empowerment. As you increase your self-awareness, you become more whole. Frequently, your concerns are designed to focus your energy upon imbalances that need attention, so you can discover your innate strength and wisdom.
![Photo of Ana Frias-Bravo, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/71be2e64-0685-4d86-8a6f-87c558488bbb/2/320x400.jpeg)
In addition to working with individuals who experience depression, anxiety, trauma & PTSD, my areas of experience and interest include issues affecting Latinx/Chicanx/Hispanic communities, such as cultural stress and trauma, gender, migration, inter-culturalism, language, first-generation college students, and non-violent parenting practices. My offerings include individual bilingual (English/Spanish) therapy services for adults and teens that places emphasis on collaboration, social justice, and holistic wellness. My clinical collaboration is done through the use of psychodynamic, school-based, and narrative practices approaches.
In addition to working with individuals who experience depression, anxiety, trauma & PTSD, my areas of experience and interest include issues affecting Latinx/Chicanx/Hispanic communities, such as cultural stress and trauma, gender, migration, inter-culturalism, language, first-generation college students, and non-violent parenting practices. My offerings include individual bilingual (English/Spanish) therapy services for adults and teens that places emphasis on collaboration, social justice, and holistic wellness. My clinical collaboration is done through the use of psychodynamic, school-based, and narrative practices approaches.
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Lois Friedlander
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CGP, MT-BC
Verified Verified
Mill Valley, CA 94941 (Online Only)
Therapy is not a "one size fits all" approach. I am an integrative psychotherapist with an extensive background in working with mood disorders, dual diagnoses, prosocial behavior management and stress reduction. My approach is based in psychodynamic underpinnings, integrating elements of several schools of therapy to address the emotional, behavioral, psychological, cognitive and spiritual dimensions of my clients. This allows me to design a therapeutic strategy for each client based on their specific areas of concern.
Therapy is not a "one size fits all" approach. I am an integrative psychotherapist with an extensive background in working with mood disorders, dual diagnoses, prosocial behavior management and stress reduction. My approach is based in psychodynamic underpinnings, integrating elements of several schools of therapy to address the emotional, behavioral, psychological, cognitive and spiritual dimensions of my clients. This allows me to design a therapeutic strategy for each client based on their specific areas of concern.
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I would like to tell potential clients that my style is interactive, that I am a good listener, and that most people improve if they are committed to changing. I am particularly good at treating grief and trauma. Patients have come in with multiple losses, have seen their loved ones hurt, injured or murdered, or have themselves been raped, or assaulted and have turned their lives around. Many clients cannot get over a loss of a husband, wife, or lover and have been able to move forward. I value a partnership. I value an open heart and emotional expression.
I would like to tell potential clients that my style is interactive, that I am a good listener, and that most people improve if they are committed to changing. I am particularly good at treating grief and trauma. Patients have come in with multiple losses, have seen their loved ones hurt, injured or murdered, or have themselves been raped, or assaulted and have turned their lives around. Many clients cannot get over a loss of a husband, wife, or lover and have been able to move forward. I value a partnership. I value an open heart and emotional expression.
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Are you wondering how to stop feeling overwhelmed and stressed? Is perfectionism leading to burnt-out & lack of fulfillment? Maybe it feels like something is missing in your life & you're not sure what or where to start. If things get worse, you've become depressed or anxious. I believe you are more resilient than you know. I help overworked professionals learn to slow down and find their way back to joy. I know transformation happens when you feel connected, safe, and understood. Together we craft unique mindful practices to support your well-being. Working with me, you’ll design a self-care tool kit for the soul.
Are you wondering how to stop feeling overwhelmed and stressed? Is perfectionism leading to burnt-out & lack of fulfillment? Maybe it feels like something is missing in your life & you're not sure what or where to start. If things get worse, you've become depressed or anxious. I believe you are more resilient than you know. I help overworked professionals learn to slow down and find their way back to joy. I know transformation happens when you feel connected, safe, and understood. Together we craft unique mindful practices to support your well-being. Working with me, you’ll design a self-care tool kit for the soul.
![Photo of Ahria Wolf, MA, MFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4614611b-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Hello! I am a seasoned therapist bringing a warm, compassionate and embodied presence to our work. I value a collaborative approach, helping you to actualize your integrated Self and care for your vulnerabilities. Whatever growth edge you are walking on, I will meet you with care and compassion and wisdom to support your journey. I am trained in Trauma modalities, Somatic/Attachment, psychodynamic theories, grief and death/dying and am a certified Mindfulness meditation teacher. I am available for the integration of psychedelic experience as well, bringing a wealth of spiritual practice and understanding to support you.
Hello! I am a seasoned therapist bringing a warm, compassionate and embodied presence to our work. I value a collaborative approach, helping you to actualize your integrated Self and care for your vulnerabilities. Whatever growth edge you are walking on, I will meet you with care and compassion and wisdom to support your journey. I am trained in Trauma modalities, Somatic/Attachment, psychodynamic theories, grief and death/dying and am a certified Mindfulness meditation teacher. I am available for the integration of psychedelic experience as well, bringing a wealth of spiritual practice and understanding to support you.
![Photo of Betsy K Levine-Proctor, PhD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/69f83d11-59ac-4e97-b335-9042eea47828/3/320x400.jpeg)
I have been fortunate over my many years of working as a Psychologist to experience wonderful people grappling with difficulties around work, relationships, parenting, aging, illness and/or other potentially painful aspects of life. The work that we do in psychotherapy is individually tailored to help clients to reduce emotional (and sometimes physical) pain and to take the actions (small or big) that we figure out need to be done to face these difficult situations and make them better.
I have been fortunate over my many years of working as a Psychologist to experience wonderful people grappling with difficulties around work, relationships, parenting, aging, illness and/or other potentially painful aspects of life. The work that we do in psychotherapy is individually tailored to help clients to reduce emotional (and sometimes physical) pain and to take the actions (small or big) that we figure out need to be done to face these difficult situations and make them better.
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Barbara Jean Gosselin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Rafael, CA 94901 (Online Only)
Choosing to see a therapist is about you wanting to make some changes in yourself or in your life. The most important job I have as your therapist is to provide you with a non-judgmental space to explore your issues, your feelings and to help you find a solution that will ultimately make you feel better.
Choosing to see a therapist is about you wanting to make some changes in yourself or in your life. The most important job I have as your therapist is to provide you with a non-judgmental space to explore your issues, your feelings and to help you find a solution that will ultimately make you feel better.
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Kiri Maura
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
San Rafael, CA 94901
I offer transpersonal alternatives to talk therapy. I specialize in Internal Family Systems (IFS), Ketamine-Assisted Therapy, Inner Child work, Brainspotting Trauma Therapy, and other somatic, mindfulness-based and energy modalities. My expertise spans complex trauma, childhood trauma, addiction, relationship issues, life transitions, anxiety, depression, empowerment/self-worth, grief/loss, and spiritual/existential challenges. I love to work with people from diverse backgrounds, live alternative lifestyles, and/or value bringing spirituality into therapy. I provide specialized support for BIPOC, LGBTQA, and polyamorous clients.
I offer transpersonal alternatives to talk therapy. I specialize in Internal Family Systems (IFS), Ketamine-Assisted Therapy, Inner Child work, Brainspotting Trauma Therapy, and other somatic, mindfulness-based and energy modalities. My expertise spans complex trauma, childhood trauma, addiction, relationship issues, life transitions, anxiety, depression, empowerment/self-worth, grief/loss, and spiritual/existential challenges. I love to work with people from diverse backgrounds, live alternative lifestyles, and/or value bringing spirituality into therapy. I provide specialized support for BIPOC, LGBTQA, and polyamorous clients.
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I welcome you to the sacred container of therapy. Together we can explore what kind of growth and healing you seek to meet the challenges that you face.
I welcome you to the sacred container of therapy. Together we can explore what kind of growth and healing you seek to meet the challenges that you face.
![Photo of Nancy Vierra, LMFT, MS, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/c8a409d9-8c6e-402b-80cb-fb11ae4593de/2/320x400.jpeg)
Find Relief. Get Resourced. Get Empowered. Today. Imagine a respectful and unique relationship where you can finally break free of what has sabotaged your growth and success. The aim is to improve insight, perspective and performance by identifying obstacles holding you back and creating strategies to break through barriers. By unlocking your potential, treating issues, and collaborating, we will create a plan of action that will enable you to achieve your objectives.
Find Relief. Get Resourced. Get Empowered. Today. Imagine a respectful and unique relationship where you can finally break free of what has sabotaged your growth and success. The aim is to improve insight, perspective and performance by identifying obstacles holding you back and creating strategies to break through barriers. By unlocking your potential, treating issues, and collaborating, we will create a plan of action that will enable you to achieve your objectives.
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Meredith Kornfeld
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MS, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kentfield, CA 94904
Having successfully overcome my own addiction and mental health issues, I am a firm believer in people's ability to change and improve their lives. I can hold this hope for you until you can hold it for yourself. Working from a strengths-based approach, I specialize in addiction and recovery, self-esteem issues, and couples and family work. I never use a cookie-cutter approach and I pride myself on tailoring the therapy to each client's individual needs and personality.
Having successfully overcome my own addiction and mental health issues, I am a firm believer in people's ability to change and improve their lives. I can hold this hope for you until you can hold it for yourself. Working from a strengths-based approach, I specialize in addiction and recovery, self-esteem issues, and couples and family work. I never use a cookie-cutter approach and I pride myself on tailoring the therapy to each client's individual needs and personality.
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I work with those grieving both death and non-death related losses, struggling with the grieving process at large and who feel their identity is shattered and scattered. I train those who work with grievers and feel don't have effective treatment tools and techniques. I help couples - and partners in general - who experience conflict and stagnancy in relational issues.
I work with those grieving both death and non-death related losses, struggling with the grieving process at large and who feel their identity is shattered and scattered. I train those who work with grievers and feel don't have effective treatment tools and techniques. I help couples - and partners in general - who experience conflict and stagnancy in relational issues.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in Marin County, CA
1,000+
Average cost per session
$200
Therapists in Marin County, CA who prioritize treating:
92% | Anxiety |
85% | Depression |
79% | Relationship Issues |
69% | Self Esteem |
65% | Grief |
65% | Trauma and PTSD |
63% | Stress |
Average years in practice
15 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
58% | Aetna |
45% | Cigna and Evernorth |
44% | Anthem | Elevance |
How Therapists in Marin County, CA see their clients
67% | In Person and Online | |
33% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
80% | Female | |
19% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Marin County?
Search for nearby therapists or counselors by inputting your city, town, or suburb; or zip code; or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or zip code into the search bar.
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.