Erin Mullin, Psychologist in San Francisco, 94115

Erin Mullin, Ph.D.

Profession(s):
Psychology
License Status:
I'm a licensed professional.
Primary License:
Psychology - PSY14176

My Approach to Helping

For almost 20 years, people have come to work with me, or brought their children/adolescents to see me, because there is something in their relationship to themselves or others that is causing them distress. Many people I work with suffer a near-constant barage of negative feeling and thoughts about themselves. I can provide a productive, supportive, respectful relationship with someone who is solely there to help you which can allow you to face parts of yourself that are too difficult to face alone. This can encourage greater authenticity, connection to one's true self and a sense of integration. I have helped many people to curb self/other destructive behavior, improve relationships and worklife. Ultimately, a sucessful treatment allows a person to experience more genuine kindness for him/herself and for others.

More Info About My Practice

In my practice I work with adults. couples, adolescents and children. I also provide consultation for professionals, teach and supervise trainees at various places including UCSF, CPMC and San Francisco Center for Psychoanalysis. I see children as young as 3 up to adolescent-age. Children are brought in with a variety of concerns usually to do with behaviors that are impairing their social or academic functioning or even putting their safety at risk. Some parents bring their children to see me because they are concerned a child may be depressed. With younger children I use play therapy as the main modality. Often I deal with children who have experienced a loss, most often due to divorce. In general, I am a firm believer in maintaining a close consultative relationship with parents.

Specific Issue(s) I'm Skilled at Helping With

I am particularly experienced at helping people with all issues related to children and childhood. In addition to working with children directly, I also work with people who are struggling with the pain of infertility, the disruptiveness of bringing a new baby into a family, concerns about parenting and understanding how their own childhood affects their adulthood.

Services I Provide

Individual Therapy & Counseling
Marriage, Couples, or Relationship Counseling
Family Therapy
Clinical Supervision
Online Counseling / Phone Therapy

Ages I Work With

Children
Teens
Adults

Languages I Speak

English

Groups I Work With

Children/adolescents (aged 3 and up), men and women with problems in relationships, women facing fertility issues, men and women dealing with transition to parenting and ongoing parenting issues, adults with histories of childhood trauma, adults with issues around sexuality. gender non-conformity and sexual orientation.