The Northern California Family Center is a sliding scale non-profit organization that utilizes therapist interns with clinical supervision. The center provides services to children, adolescents, individuals, parents, couples, and families.
What is your therapy approach?
My approach is centered around you. I believe in a holistic, client-focused method, integrating evidence-based practices with personalized strategies. My goal is to create a supportive environment where you feel heard and empowered. Through Internal Family Systems, EMDR, Exposure and Response Prevention, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Mindfulness, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I will work with you to reach your therapeutic goals. Each step is tailored to your unique journey, ensuring a path to healing that resonates with your personal experience.
Do I need therapy?
Choosing whether to pursue therapy is a personal decision that depends on your unique needs and situation. Consider these factors:
- Emotional and Behavioral Changes
- Life Challenges
- Impact on Daily Life
- Desire to improve your overall well-being and self-esteem
How do we measure progress?
To measure progress in therapy, reflect on your initial goals and note changes in your mood, thoughts, behaviors, and relationships over time. Keeping a journal can help you track shifts in your emotional responses and patterns. Regularly discuss your perceptions with your therapist, who may also use standardized assessment tools to evaluate progress.
How much is a session?
Individuals – $200 per session
Couples – $225 per session
I accept cash, Venmo, PayPal, and Zelle. I can give you a detailed super bill to submit to your insurance.
Additional Information
The International Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Foundation (IOCDF) is a leading authority on obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and related conditions. As the largest 501(c)(3) nonprofit in this field, we serve individuals worldwide, along with their families, loved ones, mental health professionals, and researchers. Founded in 1986 as a small support group, the organization has grown into an international network with Affiliates in 33 U.S. states and partnerships with global OCD and mental health organizations.
In the book Getting Past Your Past, Francine Shapiro, the creator of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), explores how personalities develop and why we often become stuck in patterns of feeling, thinking, and behaving that don’t benefit us. Using detailed examples and exercises, readers gain insight into themselves and the behaviors of those around them. Most importantly, they learn techniques to enhance relationships, overcome emotional barriers, and break through limitations.
Jenna Riemersma is a #1 best-selling IFS author, speaker, and clinical director who was personally trained by Dr. Richard Schwartz. She is a Certified Level 3 IFS therapist, EMDR-trained trauma therapist, and the creator of the Move Toward® shorthand of the IFS model. With over a decade of experience, she is a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist Supervisor (CSAT-S) and Certified Multiple Addiction Therapist Supervisor (CMAT-S), as well as teaching faculty for the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP). Jenna is also trained in experiential therapy and psychodrama, dedicated to making the compassionate IFS model accessible to everyone.
Tara Brach’s teachings combine Western psychology with Eastern spiritual practices, emphasizing mindful awareness of our inner experiences and a deep, compassionate involvement with the world around us. This unique approach has made her a prominent voice in Western Buddhism, offering a wise and empathetic path toward liberating both individuals and society from suffering.
Kristin Neff, PhD, earned her bachelor’s in communication studies from UCLA and her doctorate in moral development from UC Berkeley. After two years of postdoctoral research at the University of Denver on self-concept development, she became an Associate Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. During her graduate studies, Dr. Neff developed an interest in Buddhism and self-compassion. She pioneered research on self-compassion, creating a theory and measurement scale over 20 years ago. Dr. Neff has authored numerous articles and is considered a leading scholar in the field, with over 5,000 studies conducted on self-compassion since her groundbreaking work in 2003. Dr. Neff has published many videos of her teachings, view them here.
Katie D’ath is a cognitive behavioral therapist specializing in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and anxiety disorders. She trained in Rational Emotive and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at Goldsmiths College. With over 15 years in private practice, Katie balances working with individuals and advancing her mission to make evidence-based treatment accessible. She co-authored Managing CBT with OCD for Dummies and runs a popular YouTube channel, offering practical content to help people become their own therapists and manage OCD and anxiety.