Hi, I’m Marla, a psychotherapist with a past life as an artist, offering empathy, insight, and authenticity for seekers of self-discovery and transformation. A San Francisco therapist, I work with highly sensitive, creative, and gifted individuals from a psychodynamic, somatic, and relational perspective.
My work is grounded in depth psych
Do you find yourself getting caught up in unhealthy behavior patterns that you just can't get out of no matter how hard you try? Do you get weighed down by depression or overcome with anxiety? Do you keep trying to figure out your emotional struggles on your own, but realize that things really aren't getting any better?
I've been in
We can all benefit from the help of an empathic, understanding and listening other from time to time. With my non-judgmental and thoughtful approach, along with a safe environment for honest self-reflection, you can begin to accept the parts of your life that have brought you to this particular point in time. Together, we will work to further your
You deserve to be met with presence and care. Many people come to therapy carrying pain they have learned to hide, questions they would like to explore or a quiet sense that something in their life needs to shift. Whatever brings you here, we can begin with that.
My therapeutic approach integrates an understanding of how past experiences, inter
I truly value the relationships I build with clients both professionally and personally. I enjoy bringing creativity, humor, sensitivity, and curiosity into the therapy process. I want to guide people toward their own healing. I help them develop a new narrative for themselves so they can thrive.
I strive to support individuals in feeling confid
Best descriptions of what I do are what my colleagues and more importantly, what my former and current clients say about their experiences with my work. Please just Google me and see what shows up (both positive and negative).
What shows up when I look on-line is:
1) people think I'm really good at figuring out what can help and
2) I'm reall
Looking for a therapist who is warm, honest and real? I never check my humor at the door. I want to help you build strong relationships and feel confident and joyful. Isn't that what life's about?
You deserve to feel like your best self. I believe humans have incredible strength, resilience and creativity. We just lose track of it at t
You might be here because something isn’t working — even if you can’t fully name what it is. Maybe you feel anxious, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that are painful but familiar. You’ve probably been holding it together for a long time — doing what’s expected, showing up for others, managing the day-to-day. B
Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed, or stressed, or just not like yourself? Are you feeling frustrated in your relationships? Sometimes messages or experiences from the past, faulty beliefs, or challenging relationships keep us stuck and out of touch with our well- being. Couples are helped when each has an opportunity communicate effectively and
I believe that while personal growth is a lifelong process, therapy shouldn't be. That's why I use methods of psychotherapy that have been proven to improve clients' quality of life in a reasonable amount of time. My approach to psychotherapy is informed by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical B
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