Family Systems Therapists in Ross, CA
I work with couples, families, individual adults and adolescents, addressing a range of clinical issues which include depression, anxiety, substance abuse, childhood sexual abuse, parenting and relational problems. My clinical approach is eclectic, tailored to suit the individual needs of my clients; I draw on family systems, cognitive behavioral and humanistic/existential models and am particularly interested in assisting individuals and families as they negotiate the inevitable developmental stages and transitions that are a part of every human life. I am a proactive therapist who works with clients in an interactive, goal- oriented and collaborative fashion.
I work with couples, families, individual adults and adolescents, addressing a range of clinical issues which include depression, anxiety, substance abuse, childhood sexual abuse, parenting and relational problems. My clinical approach is eclectic, tailored to suit the individual needs of my clients; I draw on family systems, cognitive behavioral and humanistic/existential models and am particularly interested in assisting individuals and families as they negotiate the inevitable developmental stages and transitions that are a part of every human life. I am a proactive therapist who works with clients in an interactive, goal- oriented and collaborative fashion.
BA, University of California at Berkeley, MS, Columbia University, MA & PSY.D, California School of Professional Psychology.
BA, University of California at Berkeley, MS, Columbia University, MA & PSY.D, California School of Professional Psychology.
I offer a holistic and collaborative approach to therapy and trust we all have the power and wisdom within us to get to the healing & growth we need. Therapy is a journey toward finding balance and wholeness. It is about disentangling yourself from patterns and limiting beliefs that no longer serve you, as much as it is about cultivating self-acceptance and reconnecting with essential parts of yourself. Together, we will work to define what is true and meaningful for you.
I offer a holistic and collaborative approach to therapy and trust we all have the power and wisdom within us to get to the healing & growth we need. Therapy is a journey toward finding balance and wholeness. It is about disentangling yourself from patterns and limiting beliefs that no longer serve you, as much as it is about cultivating self-acceptance and reconnecting with essential parts of yourself. Together, we will work to define what is true and meaningful for you.
Each of life's stages offer a unique set of challenges for us all. The struggles of being an adolescent, the emotional turmoil adults face when relationships or career are strained, the fears associated with parenting kids in a complicated world, controlling anger and rage at any age and the unique issues involved with the aging process. Whether life circumstances lead to anxiety, depression, fear and hopelessness or even a sense of curiosity and exploration, I am committed to providing a warm, nurturing space where we can work together towards a greater sense of growth and potential.
Each of life's stages offer a unique set of challenges for us all. The struggles of being an adolescent, the emotional turmoil adults face when relationships or career are strained, the fears associated with parenting kids in a complicated world, controlling anger and rage at any age and the unique issues involved with the aging process. Whether life circumstances lead to anxiety, depression, fear and hopelessness or even a sense of curiosity and exploration, I am committed to providing a warm, nurturing space where we can work together towards a greater sense of growth and potential.
Elizabeth Rose Lipski
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
Ross, CA 94957
Waitlist for new clients
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with clients in a way that encourages personal responsibility, individual choice, and movement toward empowered ways of being. Whether you are feeling anxious, depressed, or generally stuck in some area of your life, therapy could offer the next step toward a more fulfilled way of living. I utilize a variety of approaches, including humanistic, trauma-informed, and EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) to offer a holistic psychotherapeutic experience. I work with individuals, couples, children, and families. My private practice is located in downtown Nevada City.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with clients in a way that encourages personal responsibility, individual choice, and movement toward empowered ways of being. Whether you are feeling anxious, depressed, or generally stuck in some area of your life, therapy could offer the next step toward a more fulfilled way of living. I utilize a variety of approaches, including humanistic, trauma-informed, and EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) to offer a holistic psychotherapeutic experience. I work with individuals, couples, children, and families. My private practice is located in downtown Nevada City.
I provide psychotherapy to people who would like to find healing, happiness and peace in the midst of life’s challenges. Critical elements of my approach are deep and persistent compassion, acceptance, collaboration and partnership. My goal is to help you develop strategies and coping skills, cultivate new attitudes and increase insight while all along holding space to honor your journey and inner strengths. This is done by exploring the functions behind emotions, thoughts, behaviors and beliefs, all of which are valid and important, but can be difficult to interpret in the chaos of everyday life.
I provide psychotherapy to people who would like to find healing, happiness and peace in the midst of life’s challenges. Critical elements of my approach are deep and persistent compassion, acceptance, collaboration and partnership. My goal is to help you develop strategies and coping skills, cultivate new attitudes and increase insight while all along holding space to honor your journey and inner strengths. This is done by exploring the functions behind emotions, thoughts, behaviors and beliefs, all of which are valid and important, but can be difficult to interpret in the chaos of everyday life.
Ellen H Hsu
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MBA, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ross, CA 94957 (Online Only)
My clients are high-functioning adolescents and adults who outwardly look like they have it all together but don't always feel that way. Some live up to other people’s expectations but not their own. Others grew up in a chaotic household with secrets and work hard to keep up appearances. I believe that it is a radical act to feel whole and centered in oneself while living an authentic life. Our personal history does not have to determine our future. It is possible to choose growth, find meaning in painful experiences, reclaim injured parts of ourselves, reawaken intuition and creativity, and be who we always were meant to be.
My clients are high-functioning adolescents and adults who outwardly look like they have it all together but don't always feel that way. Some live up to other people’s expectations but not their own. Others grew up in a chaotic household with secrets and work hard to keep up appearances. I believe that it is a radical act to feel whole and centered in oneself while living an authentic life. Our personal history does not have to determine our future. It is possible to choose growth, find meaning in painful experiences, reclaim injured parts of ourselves, reawaken intuition and creativity, and be who we always were meant to be.
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Jennifer Dorsey
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Corte Madera, CA 94925
I specialize in helping adults, teens, romantic partners, and families heal from hurt, trauma and shame in order to become better connected to themselves and one another. The majority of my practice focuses on healing emotional wounds, anxiety, and improving your relationships (including experiences of divorce and blended families). I work collaboratively with you to set goals for therapy that are curated to your individual preferences and needs, and I often draw from Attachment Theory, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and somatic awareness.
I specialize in helping adults, teens, romantic partners, and families heal from hurt, trauma and shame in order to become better connected to themselves and one another. The majority of my practice focuses on healing emotional wounds, anxiety, and improving your relationships (including experiences of divorce and blended families). I work collaboratively with you to set goals for therapy that are curated to your individual preferences and needs, and I often draw from Attachment Theory, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and somatic awareness.
Family Matters Of Marin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, PPS
Verified Verified
San Rafael, CA 94901
We use the Expressive Arts, IFS, Gestalt, EFT, Mindfulness, Family Systems, and EMDR when working with adolescents, adults, and families.
Family Matters Of Marin is a trauma informed group practice focused on supporting children and families. We help clients create more joy, love, and harmony in their lives. We are deeply interested in learning how our clients would like to change and grow, and supporting them in this process. We work collaboratively with clients to improve their relationships and resolve any trauma from their past that maybe holding them back from living the life they yearn for. We are experienced therapists who use a variety of therapeutic modalities to resolve issues that are hindering our client's ability to be their best selves.
We use the Expressive Arts, IFS, Gestalt, EFT, Mindfulness, Family Systems, and EMDR when working with adolescents, adults, and families.
Family Matters Of Marin is a trauma informed group practice focused on supporting children and families. We help clients create more joy, love, and harmony in their lives. We are deeply interested in learning how our clients would like to change and grow, and supporting them in this process. We work collaboratively with clients to improve their relationships and resolve any trauma from their past that maybe holding them back from living the life they yearn for. We are experienced therapists who use a variety of therapeutic modalities to resolve issues that are hindering our client's ability to be their best selves.
Irma Rivera-Carlisle
Marriage & Family Therapist, MDiv, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Corte Madera, CA 94925
Specializing in narcissism, depression, codependency, disordered eating, parent-adolescent conflict, foster care, and religion, I utilize an integrated theoretical approach; Attachment and Brain development, Family Systems, CBT and Psychodynamic.
Stress and worry can take its toll on our minds and bodies. If you experience high levels of these, or feel empty at the end of the day, I will provide a safe and caring environment with which to explore the causal factors. I enjoy working with codependency, Self-development, life transitions, and relational dynamics.
Specializing in narcissism, depression, codependency, disordered eating, parent-adolescent conflict, foster care, and religion, I utilize an integrated theoretical approach; Attachment and Brain development, Family Systems, CBT and Psychodynamic.
Stress and worry can take its toll on our minds and bodies. If you experience high levels of these, or feel empty at the end of the day, I will provide a safe and caring environment with which to explore the causal factors. I enjoy working with codependency, Self-development, life transitions, and relational dynamics.
Stephanie Daigre
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Rafael, CA 94901
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.
I have a strength-based approach that includes family systems and cognitive-behavioral therapy.
We all need help sometimes. Clients come to me with a variety of problems, depression, anxiety, parenting, relationship issues and substance abuse. I work with my clients, identifying the strengths they already have and teaching new skills to address the problems that are causing them pain.
I have a strength-based approach that includes family systems and cognitive-behavioral therapy.
We all need help sometimes. Clients come to me with a variety of problems, depression, anxiety, parenting, relationship issues and substance abuse. I work with my clients, identifying the strengths they already have and teaching new skills to address the problems that are causing them pain.
Laura Bulchis
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Rafael, CA 94901
Using empathy, talk therapy, experiential practice, EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS) & a strong therapeutic bond, we enhance your self-knowing & guide you towards insight about how current choices & behaviors can be transformed proactively.
Many challenges we experience in daily life relate to conflict between parts of ourselves. Each part reflects our body’s own loving attempts to care for us in the ways it knows. When we shift one part of the feedback loop, the whole system rearranges - in our bodies, & in our relationships. My approach to individual & couples therapy is holistic, somatic & client-centered. I start with creating a non-judgmental, inclusive space for you to come as you are. As we form & reach for your goals, our work may include movement, developmental psychology, trauma work, regulation practices, behavior/communication coaching, & creative guidance.
Using empathy, talk therapy, experiential practice, EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS) & a strong therapeutic bond, we enhance your self-knowing & guide you towards insight about how current choices & behaviors can be transformed proactively.
Many challenges we experience in daily life relate to conflict between parts of ourselves. Each part reflects our body’s own loving attempts to care for us in the ways it knows. When we shift one part of the feedback loop, the whole system rearranges - in our bodies, & in our relationships. My approach to individual & couples therapy is holistic, somatic & client-centered. I start with creating a non-judgmental, inclusive space for you to come as you are. As we form & reach for your goals, our work may include movement, developmental psychology, trauma work, regulation practices, behavior/communication coaching, & creative guidance.
Michelle Bonsignore
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Rafael, CA 94901
Waitlist for new clients
My personal + professional experience with addiction's impact on relationships has been combined with training in CBT, ACT, EMDR, + Family Systems.
Are you feeling lonely, sad, angry, or unhappy in your relationships? Do you worry about your or someone else's alcohol or drug use? Substance Use Disorder often impacts individuals and families in painful + predictable ways that trap people in destructive patterns of anxiety, loneliness, anger, helplessness, and despair. You are not alone if your efforts to manage and move beyond the chaos in your relationships feel futile. Don't lose hope! People do get better, and relationships can be repaired!
My personal + professional experience with addiction's impact on relationships has been combined with training in CBT, ACT, EMDR, + Family Systems.
Are you feeling lonely, sad, angry, or unhappy in your relationships? Do you worry about your or someone else's alcohol or drug use? Substance Use Disorder often impacts individuals and families in painful + predictable ways that trap people in destructive patterns of anxiety, loneliness, anger, helplessness, and despair. You are not alone if your efforts to manage and move beyond the chaos in your relationships feel futile. Don't lose hope! People do get better, and relationships can be repaired!
I also draw heavily from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Family Systems, Control-Mastery theory, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Dialectical-Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) with experience providing a wide range of treatments and have worked with children, adolescents, and adults in multiple clinical settings. I work primarily with individuals and families. I have considerable experience working with Children, Adolescents, and their families from various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds in an outpatient setting as well as various acute/intensive settings (i.e.: residential group home, hospital diversion, partial hospitalization, crisis unit, non-public schools). I've also provided psychotherapy and clinical assessment services to adults in the outpatient and community mental health settings.
I also draw heavily from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Family Systems, Control-Mastery theory, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Dialectical-Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) with experience providing a wide range of treatments and have worked with children, adolescents, and adults in multiple clinical settings. I work primarily with individuals and families. I have considerable experience working with Children, Adolescents, and their families from various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds in an outpatient setting as well as various acute/intensive settings (i.e.: residential group home, hospital diversion, partial hospitalization, crisis unit, non-public schools). I've also provided psychotherapy and clinical assessment services to adults in the outpatient and community mental health settings.
Dr. Jesse Rentz (PsyD) is a licensed Clinical Psychologist. He received his degree and training in Psychodynamic Therapy from the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS). In addition, he has a Masters in Family Therapy (MFT) from Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA. He integrates his knowledge of relational Psychodynamic therapy, Family Systems and addiction to provide a holistic approach to individual and group psychotherapy. He has extensive experience providing Individual therapy to adults and teenagers suffering from anxiety, depression and addiction, as well as helping wounded families reconnect.
Dr. Jesse Rentz (PsyD) is a licensed Clinical Psychologist. He received his degree and training in Psychodynamic Therapy from the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS). In addition, he has a Masters in Family Therapy (MFT) from Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA. He integrates his knowledge of relational Psychodynamic therapy, Family Systems and addiction to provide a holistic approach to individual and group psychotherapy. He has extensive experience providing Individual therapy to adults and teenagers suffering from anxiety, depression and addiction, as well as helping wounded families reconnect.
Elizabeth T Clark
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Rafael, CA 94901
I have extensive training in trauma- and solution-focused, narrative, cognitive-behavioral and family systems therapy.
At some point in our lives, we all encounter an obstacle--professionally and/or personally--that feels insurmountable. Either we have set ourselves on a trajectory that is not congruous with our core values, or we have lost the steam to persevere. My psychotherapy services will help determined individuals to practice their skills of insight and problem-solving to overcome even the most harrowing obstacles. Whether you are seeking the income that supports your family, or overcoming infidelity in your relationship--your life will undoubtedly improve when you collaborate with someone who is invested in your success.
I have extensive training in trauma- and solution-focused, narrative, cognitive-behavioral and family systems therapy.
At some point in our lives, we all encounter an obstacle--professionally and/or personally--that feels insurmountable. Either we have set ourselves on a trajectory that is not congruous with our core values, or we have lost the steam to persevere. My psychotherapy services will help determined individuals to practice their skills of insight and problem-solving to overcome even the most harrowing obstacles. Whether you are seeking the income that supports your family, or overcoming infidelity in your relationship--your life will undoubtedly improve when you collaborate with someone who is invested in your success.
Karyn (Kiki) Pascoe
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Corte Madera, CA 94925
Grounded in insight-oriented depth psychology, attachment-based therapy, Internal Family Systems, Narrative therapy, DBT, Humanistic and Existential Therapies, Mindfulness Based Therapy and the Expressive Arts, I create a holistic framework that honors each client's unique needs.
My practice welcomes individuals, couples, teens and families from all backgrounds, cultures, and life stages. Whether you're grappling with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, professional stress, chronic illness, or the complexities of neurodiversity, I provide a safe and supportive space for exploration, curiosity and growth. I have a particular affinity for working with creative minds, highly sensitive souls, and those who dance to the beat of their own drum.
Grounded in insight-oriented depth psychology, attachment-based therapy, Internal Family Systems, Narrative therapy, DBT, Humanistic and Existential Therapies, Mindfulness Based Therapy and the Expressive Arts, I create a holistic framework that honors each client's unique needs.
My practice welcomes individuals, couples, teens and families from all backgrounds, cultures, and life stages. Whether you're grappling with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, professional stress, chronic illness, or the complexities of neurodiversity, I provide a safe and supportive space for exploration, curiosity and growth. I have a particular affinity for working with creative minds, highly sensitive souls, and those who dance to the beat of their own drum.
Rebecca Ching
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CDWF+C, CEDS+S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greenbrae, CA 94904 (Online Only)
I am a Certified Internal Family Systems Therapist, Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator+Consultant, Certified EMDR Therapist, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist+Supervisor.
I work with motivated individuals who are making a big impact in their work, home, community, and world. Established professionals, entrepreneurs, creatives, business owners, ministry leaders, and mom's in midlife receive specialized support so you can achieve your desired changes in life personally + professionally. Perfectionism, overwhelm, fear of failure, frustrations and shame around recurring struggle keep getting in the way of you feeling connected to what matters most - your work, your family, your health. It can get loud btw your ears, especially after failed attempts of trying to figure things out on your own.
I am a Certified Internal Family Systems Therapist, Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator+Consultant, Certified EMDR Therapist, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist+Supervisor.
I work with motivated individuals who are making a big impact in their work, home, community, and world. Established professionals, entrepreneurs, creatives, business owners, ministry leaders, and mom's in midlife receive specialized support so you can achieve your desired changes in life personally + professionally. Perfectionism, overwhelm, fear of failure, frustrations and shame around recurring struggle keep getting in the way of you feeling connected to what matters most - your work, your family, your health. It can get loud btw your ears, especially after failed attempts of trying to figure things out on your own.
Several psychological schools of thought, including
psychodynamic theory and family systems theory, inform my work.
My professional training and years of experience have taught me that the people I work with genuinely want to lead happier and more fulfilling lives. They enter treatment because they want to develop closer and more rewarding relationships, because they want to achieve their life and career goals, and because they want to overcome the self-defeating thoughts and behaviors that get in their way and cause them pain and suffering. I have never met a parent who did not truly want the best for their child.
Several psychological schools of thought, including
psychodynamic theory and family systems theory, inform my work.
My professional training and years of experience have taught me that the people I work with genuinely want to lead happier and more fulfilling lives. They enter treatment because they want to develop closer and more rewarding relationships, because they want to achieve their life and career goals, and because they want to overcome the self-defeating thoughts and behaviors that get in their way and cause them pain and suffering. I have never met a parent who did not truly want the best for their child.
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Family Systems Therapists
Family Systems therapists view problems within the family as the result not of particular members' behaviors, but of the family's group dynamic. The family is seen as a complex system having its own language, roles, rules, beliefs, needs and patterns. The therapist helps each individual member understand how their childhood family operated, their role in that system, and how that experience has shaped their role in the current family.