Shay Alderman, LMFT

Shay Alderman, LMFT

Verified Credentials

Profession(s): Marriage & Family Therapy, Mental Health Counseling, Psychotherapy
License Status:  I'm a licensed professional.
License Type:  Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
License Number:  MFC46908

My Approach to Helping

Does your relationship feel stuck? Tired of feeling misunderstood? The decision to participate in therapy is one step you can take toward building a more healthy, fulfilling life with your partner. Working together as a couple is an opportunity for growth and healing of both individuals as well as the relationship as a whole.

I am currently only taking couples therapy clients interested in brief counseling and individual adults interested in brief, solution-focused treatment.

With couples, I used a structured, skill-based approach based on the Imago Relationship Therapy model. For 6-12 sessions, I will work with you intensively and actively with a focus on improving communication and increasing mutual understanding.

My overall therapeutic approach is humanistic, which values each person's uniqueness and innate capacity for positive growth and transformation. Besides my training in marriage and family therapy, I have a background in fine art and art therapy and strive to bring a creative approach to my work whenever appropriate.

More Info About My Practice

I believe that everyone should have access to quality care and will do my best to work with your budget. As a part of this commitment to my community, I offer a sliding scale and a free 25 minute initial phone or office consultation. For those seeking therapy for the first time, this can be an opportunity to ask questions about the therapeutic process and look at all options for your care. I am glad to try to help you find the support you need, even if it is not within my practice.

I am an Aetna Network provider.
 

Services I Provide

  • Individual Therapy & Counseling
  • Marriage, Couples, or Relationship Counseling
 

Ages I Work With

  • Children
  • Teens
  • Adults
 

Languages I Speak

  • English
 
 

Therapy Approaches I Use

  • Humanistic Psychology
  • Integration of different therapy models
  • Solution Focused Therapy
Shay Alderman, LMFT
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http://www.shayalderman.com
 
Locations & Maps
Office 1: 
45 Franklin St, Suite 213 Hayes Valley/Civic Center
San Francisco, CA 94102 United States
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Concerns & Issues I Help With

  • Academic Concerns
  • Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions
  • Aggression & Violence
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Issues
  • Caregiver Issues / Stress
  • Child and/or Adolescent Issues
  • Creative Blocks
  • Depression
  • Emptiness
  • Family Problems
  • Grief, Loss, & Bereavement
  • Habits
  • Identity Issues
  • Irritability
  • Isolation
  • LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender) Issues
  • Mood Swings / Mood Disturbance
  • Oppositional & Defiant Behavior in Children & Teens
  • Panic
  • Post Traumatic Stress / Trauma
  • Self-Care
  • Self-Confidence
  • Self-Criticism
  • Self-Doubt
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation & Behavior