Renee Spencer, Marriage Counselor in San Francisco, 94115

Renee Spencer, LMFT

Profession(s):
Marriage & Family Therapy, Psychotherapy, Counseling Psychology
License Status:
I'm a licensed professional.
Primary License:
LMFT - MFC40511

My Approach to Helping

You've likely tried everything, even procrastinated, before considering therapy. When your own efforts at self-help aren't enough, it's often because something on the inside is getting in your way that either you don't realize or is difficult to change.

Emotional suffering is often woven into the fabric of a person's life and rooted in relationship patterns, inner contradictions and emotional blind spots. My work with people involves facilitating self-examination and helping you understand relationship patterns as well as explore thoughts and feelings that can be confusing, conflicting, elusive and even hidden.

My approach is direct and collaborative and my style is thoughtful, warm and practical. I will share my thoughts and ideas about what contributes to or has led to your difficulties and together we'll determine if how I'm thinking is useful.

I also appreciate that it takes courage to look at yourself more deeply. I do my best to bring compassion, curiosity and encouragement to helping you explore your difficulties.

More Info About My Practice

My office is located in the Laurel Heights neighborhood of San Francisco, also convenient to southern Marin. I work with individuals and couples and offer a free phone consultation to help assess your situation and determine if we should meet.

Please see my website for additional information about my services, approach, background and fees.

My View on the Purpose of Psychotherapy

The purpose of therapy varies based on what you'd like to get out of it. But the basic aim is to help you feel better through greater self-awareness. Therapy facilitates an exploration of your attachment and relationship patterns, your personality quirks, in short, how you think, feel and act.

Some of the benefits you can expect from therapy include a more clear understanding of yourself, improved relationships and letting go of troublesome patterns and past traumas. Effective therapy can help you feel more alive and passionate within yourself and in your relationships and endeavors. It can also help you develop a greater sense of clarity and purpose in how you think, feel and act.