Conversations with Clinicians: Interview with Associate Therapist Sabrina Rayner

Sabrina Rayner therapist interview

Sabrina Rayner therapist interview

Welcome back to Conversations with Clinicians where we interview one of our associate therapists. We like to give you this opportunity to learn more about the way that they work. It can also give you insight into therapeutic modalities, approaches and techniques. Today, meet Sabrina Rayner, a San Francisco associate therapist who specializes in somatic psychotherapy and the Tamura Method and who loves working with people who are interested in connecting with and understanding all of themselves.

What is your therapeutic orientation?

Somatic Psychotherapy

What are your areas of specialty?

  • Tamura Method which combines inner child work with energetic touch
  • Emotionally focused body inquiry
  • Mindfulness

What other modalities inform your work?

What is it like to work with you?

I have a stable and grounded presence. I include socio-cultural perspective to work with all angles any presenting issues.

Who do you LOVE working with?

People who are interested in connecting with and understanding all of themselves.

What most inspires you about doing this work? What do you do outside of the work to stay inspired?

The constant learning and connection that is co-created in a therapeutic relationship.

What is one thing that clients might be surprised to learn about you?

My background in construction and art

If you could sum up in one sentence why someone might go to therapy, what would you say?

The be in a relationship where they can be witnessed in uncovering the multilayered parts of themselves.

What is one takeaway moment that you’d like to share from your own experience as a client in therapy?

Keep going! When we pull away can be a potent time to go deeper. And, listen to the wisdom of your body.

Give us your best recommendations for …

Best self-care suggestions?

Walking in nature (if it’s accessible); getting your hands in some dirt and planting something

Favorite books?

  • The Heart of Trauma by Bonnie Badenoch
  • The Deepest Peace by Zenju Earthlyn Manuel

 

Sabrina Rayner therapist interview

How can potential clients contact you?

Sabrina Rayner

supervised by Brian Tierney PSY #31502

Phone: (415) 980-3352

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.sabrinarayner.com

Where is your office located?

Hayes Valley, San Francisco, CA

You can also contact us at Center for Mindful Psychotherapy to learn more about working with Sabrina Rayner or any of our associate therapists.

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