“Evie is a natural therapist. There is magic in the way she connects with people. It's hard to leave her without feeling better about yourself. ”
Daniel Wile, PhD - Psychologist, Author, and Founder, Collaborative Couples Therapy
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FINDING A THERAPIST IS EASY...
The Bay Area is filled with us. Finding relief from mental and emotional discomfort is more challenging. I have spent my entire professional career as a couples and individual therapist committed to developing the most effective, collaborative and practical ways to help my clients resolve their internal and interpersonal stress, anxiety and discomfort in a safe and empathic setting.
MORE THAN THIS...
My work is about more than decreasing relationship and personal distress. Why not aim for full-blown happiness? Fulfillment. Satisfying, authentic connections with self, partners and others. Seriously: You get to be happy.
BEYOND MINDFULNESS...
For the past twenty years I have received teachings from and meditated and studied with Bay Area meditation master Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche, author of "Our Pristine Mind: A Practical Guide to Unconditional Happiness." These profound teachings, and many others, are part of what I draw upon in working with clients, as they provide clear, tried-and-true methods for living a satisfying, productive life -- no matter what the external circumstances.
INDIVIDUAL THERAPY
THE PROCESS
Therapy is a relationship and a collaborative process. Together we will uncover what your wise self already knows – and how to hear and respond to it. What gets in the way of living your life with ease? What’s at the heart of feeling stuck in your relationship? At work? In getting what you really want?
AWARENESS
If it’s true that “the body keeps the score” it makes sense that being aware of what’s happening in your body, heart and mind will lead to a happier life!
COUPLES COUNSELING
RELATIONSHIP ROADBLOCKS
We all want to be loved and cherished for who we are, and love and cherish whom we are with -- but repetitive negative patterns and their subsequent resentment, hurt and anger lead to withdrawal and conflict. You may have already given the tried and true methods a chance: learn new communication skills; make behavioral changes; work on problem-solving through negotiation and compromise... but something still seems to be in the way.
RELATIONSHIP REBOOT
If your relationship lacks intimacy and satisfaction, you are not alone. And if you have decided to try couples therapy (for the first time, or yet again), it doesn't have to be grueling and arduous. After studying with the most renowned thought leaders in the field
(Daniel Wile, Sue Johnson, John Gottman, Terry Real, et al), I offer a practical, fresh approach to uncover and dismantle negative patterns of interacting so that each partner feels valued, seen and heard.
(Ok, and maybe help you become more aware of how to talk so your partner actually wants to listen….)
ABOUT ME
I am a California-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT#36004) providing 100% online therapy.
EDUCATION
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B.A., State University of New York at Buffalo
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Masters of Science in Counseling, San Francisco State University
POST-GRADUATE TRAINING
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Collaborative Couples Therapy
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Emotionally Focused Therapy
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The Gottman Method
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Relational Life Therapy
PSYCHOTHERAPY EXPERIENCE
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T.A.L.K. Line Family Support Center - Psychotherapist, and leader, parenting skills groups
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St. Mary's Hospital Eating Disorders Support Group - group leader
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Private Practice, 30 Years, San Francisco - psychotherapist, adults and couples
AFFILIATIONS
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California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
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Board Member, Beyond Differences
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Board Member, Pristine Mind Foundation
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Past Board President, S.F. Child Abuse Prevention Center
CONTACT ME
To schedule a complimentary consultation, or for more information, please contact me at:
PHONE
(415) 608 - 5767
...or submit a request in the form to the right!