Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Mental Health Therapy Solutions
With over 25 years of experience in psychotherapy, we specialize in supporting adults, adolescents, and couples across San Francisco, New York City, and Boulder. Our clinical focus includes behavioral disorders, LGBTQ+ concerns, anxiety, depression, body image disorders, and substance abuse. We utilize an eclectic approach integrating psychodynamic, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and family systems models to foster emotional wellness. As a certified sex addiction therapist (CSAT), we provide a safe yet challenging space for individuals and couples to develop resilience and self-acceptance. Our interactive therapy style emphasizes the therapeutic alliance, combining insight-oriented techniques with behavioral modification.We prioritize ethical practice, client commitment, and evidence-based methods to address mental health challenges. Our work addresses the mind-body connection, helping clients align thoughts, feelings, and actions for lasting personal growth. We specialize in treating conditions related to digital media, sex, food, and substance use disorders while maintaining a socially aware, affirming approach. Our practice reflects decades of experience in navigating complex emotional landscapes and fostering healing through dialogue and action.
Services
Psychotherapy
Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
Group Therapy
Behavioral Disorders
LGBTQ+ Counseling
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Treatment
Body Image Therapy
Substance Abuse Counseling
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of experience in treating complex mental health conditions
- Our therapists utilize evidence-based approaches including DBT and psychodynamic therapy
- We specialize in behavioral/process addictions and LGBTQ+ affirming care
- Our interactive therapy style builds strong therapeutic alliances
- We integrate mind-body approaches for comprehensive treatment
Associations and certifications
- International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP)
Services
Psychotherapy
Our psychotherapy services provide personalized treatment for adults, adolescents, and couples. We specialize in addressing anxiety, depression, behavioral disorders, and substance abuse through evidence-based approaches. Our therapists combine psychodynamic techniques with dialectical behavioral therapy to foster emotional resilience and self-acceptance.
Behavioral Disorders
We treat behavioral/process disorders including digital media, sex, and food-related compulsions. Our approach addresses the neurochemical aspects of these behaviors while exploring their psychological roots. We help clients develop healthier coping mechanisms and improve relationships affected by these patterns through specialized therapeutic interventions.
LGBTQ+ Counseling
Our LGBTQ+ counseling services address unique mental health challenges including coming out, discrimination, and internalized homophobia. We provide affirming care for HIV/chronic illness management, relationship issues, and self-esteem concerns. Our therapists combine personal understanding with professional expertise to support the LGBTQ+ community.
Body Image Therapy
We specialize in treating body image disorders and related conditions like anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating. Our therapy integrates mindfulness practices with behavioral modification techniques. We help clients develop healthier relationships with food, exercise, and their physical appearance through compassionate, challenging therapeutic partnerships.
Substance Abuse Counseling
Our substance abuse treatment combines psychotherapy with harm-reduction strategies. We address the psychological and behavioral aspects of alcohol and drug addiction through individual and group therapy. Our approach incorporates 12-step program support while focusing on impulse control and mindfulness-based recovery techniques.
People
Dr. Kennedy
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Kennedy is a licensed clinical psychologist with 25+ years of experience in treating mental health disorders. Specializing in behavioral addictions and LGBTQ+ mental health, they utilize an interactive therapy style combining psychodynamic and DBT approaches. Their work emphasizes therapeutic alliances and mind-body connections.
Questions
What mental health specialties do you focus on?
We specialize in behavioral/process disorders, LGBTQ+ mental health, anxiety, depression, body image disorders, and substance abuse treatment using evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
What therapy approaches do you use?
Our therapists combine psychodynamic, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and family systems models to create personalized treatment plans for each client's unique needs.
Do you offer couples and group therapy?
Yes, we provide specialized therapy options for individuals, couples, and group sessions to address various mental health concerns and relationship dynamics.
Are you LGBTQ+ affirming?
Yes, we are a gay-affirming practice with extensive experience addressing LGBTQ+ specific mental health needs and challenges.
How do you handle behavioral addictions?
We treat digital media, sex, and food-related compulsions through specialized interventions that address both neurochemical patterns and psychological factors contributing to these behaviors.
