In the practice of Gestalt therapy, chair exercises like the empty chair and two-chair techniques offer unique, experiential ways to engage with emotions, confront challenges, and process complex experiences. As therapists in San Francisco often incorporate these methods, people in the Bay Area who are searching for “gestalt therapy near me” can find meaningful, strengths-based support in this modality. Here,...
This November, two significant awareness events—Anti-Bullying Week (November 11-15, 2024) and Transgender Awareness Week (November 13-19, 2024)—overlap. This provides a terrific opportunity for emphasizing the importance of supportive environments for transgender children and teens. Both awareness weeks aim to create awareness, celebrate individuality, and promote respect. For trans youth, who face unique challenges, this period highlights the importance of affirming...
We asked our associate therapists about their favorite books. We asked them to provide books that are related to therapy as well as those that aren't. After all, sometimes the most helpful books in our lives are fiction, memoir, and even children's books. Together, these sixteen associate therapists named 60 different favorite books, which we've rounded up here for you...
Transgender Awareness Month, observed throughout November, originated as a way to celebrate and uplift the trans community while promoting education on transgender issues. It seeks to raise visibility for transgender and non-binary individuals, address misinformation, and advocate for policies that protect trans rights. In a world where trans people still face higher rates of discrimination, violence, and mental health challenges,...
When we interview our associate therapists, we ask them about their best tips for self-care. Everyone approaches this differently. Some of our therapists really give us food for thought as to what self-care truly means. Many give a variety of tips, knowing that we each need different things at different times. Here are what 14 of our associate therapists responded...
When we interview our associate therapists, we like to ask them a variety of different questions. Sure, we ask about their modalities and therapeutic orientation. But we also like to learn more about their human side. One of the questions that we ask is: "What might your clients be surprised to learn about you?" Here is how 15 different associate...
What is it like to work with a therapist? Well, it really depends a lot on the therapist. We asked our associate therapists: What is it like to work with you? How would you (or clients) say you are in the room? Here is what seventeen different therapists responded, giving you a comprehensive picture of some of the things you...
Therapists also have experience being clients in therapy. So, we wanted to find out from our associate therapists: What is one takeaway moment that you’d like to share from your own experience as a client in therapy? Their responses offer a profound look into the transformative power of therapy, whether it’s learning to care for oneself, reconnecting with the body,...
Have you ever wondered why people go to therapy? Have you ever wondered if there are deeper reasons than what you might initially have thought? We asked our associate therapists based on their experience why it is that someone might go to therapy. This is a huge question with many answers, but we asked them to narrow it down to...
"Beyond the aspects of grieving that apply to all bereavement situations, there are several aspects of a suicide death that can be considered to be either unique to suicide, or at least much more prominent after a suicide, and other traumatic deaths. By traumatic deaths, I mean a mode of death that is sudden, unexpected, and often times violent –...