Business Details
12 Years
experience
Trusted Somatic Psychotherapy in San Francisco
As a licensed marriage and family therapist with over a decade of experience, I specialize in somatic psychotherapy that integrates mind-body-spirit healing. My practice focuses on empowering individuals, couples, and families to achieve self-discovery and relational growth through personalized therapeutic approaches. With a master's degree in counseling psychology and specialized training in somatic modalities, I combine traditional psychotherapy with body-oriented techniques to address emotional challenges and developmental needs.My work with children and individuals with special needs demonstrates my commitment to tailored interventions that respect each client's unique circumstances. By fostering collaborative relationships built on safety and compassion, I help clients strengthen internal cohesion and develop practical strategies for lasting change. My practice emphasizes client autonomy while providing expert guidance to navigate personal growth and overcome obstacles to well-being.
Services
Somatic Psychotherapy
Relational Therapy
Child Therapy
Couples Therapy
CBT-based Self-soothing
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We offer specialized somatic psychotherapy integrating body-oriented techniques with traditional therapy
- Our team has extensive experience working with developmental delays and learning differences
- We provide personalized therapeutic approaches tailored to individual and family needs
- Our practice combines relational therapy with evidence-based somatic modalities
- We maintain a client-centered approach emphasizing self-discovery and growth
Services
Somatic Psychotherapy
This body-oriented therapy integrates mind-body-spirit connections to promote holistic healing. By exploring physical sensations and emotional responses, clients gain deeper self-awareness and resolve psychological challenges. Our approach combines traditional psychotherapy with somatic techniques to enhance personal growth and relational understanding.
Relational Therapy
Focusing on interpersonal dynamics, this therapy strengthens relational understanding and communication patterns. Through collaborative exploration, clients develop healthier connections with themselves and others while addressing emotional challenges. The approach emphasizes creating safe therapeutic relationships that model positive interactions.
Child Therapy
Specialized interventions for children and adolescents incorporate play-based techniques and emotional awareness activities. The therapy supports developmental needs while building coping strategies and self-regard. Parent collaboration ensures consistent support across different environments and contexts.
Couples Therapy
Designed to improve partner communication and understanding, this therapy addresses relational challenges through collaborative exploration. Focusing on mutual growth and conflict resolution, sessions help couples develop stronger emotional connections and healthier interaction patterns.
CBT-based Self-soothing
Combining cognitive-behavioral techniques with somatic approaches, this service develops practical self-regulation skills. Clients learn to identify and modify negative thought patterns while practicing physical calming techniques to manage anxiety and emotional distress.
People
Melinda Frenkel
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Licensed therapist with master's in counseling psychology specializing in somatic psychotherapy. Experienced in working with developmental needs and family systems. Combines relational therapy with body-oriented techniques to support client growth and transformation.
Questions
What is somatic psychotherapy?
Somatic psychotherapy integrates body awareness with traditional talk therapy to address emotional and psychological challenges through mind-body connections.
What services do you offer?
We provide somatic psychotherapy, relational therapy, child therapy, couples counseling, and CBT-based self-soothing techniques for individuals and families.
Do you work with children?
Yes, we specialize in child and adolescent therapy using play-based techniques and emotional awareness activities tailored to developmental needs.
What makes your approach unique?
Our integrative approach combines somatic techniques with relational therapy, emphasizing mind-body-spirit connections for comprehensive personal growth.
