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Psychotherapy & Consultation with Molly Merson, MFT
Molly Merson, MFT is a licensed therapist and psychoanalyst dedicated to providing empathetic, client-centered care for individuals navigating complex emotional and psychological challenges. With over 15 years of experience since her first training practicum in 2006, Molly specializes in psychoanalysis, trauma-informed therapy, and clinical consultation, addressing issues such as anxiety, grief, eating disorders, and the impacts of systemic oppression.Her practice integrates decolonial praxis, social justice frameworks, and liberation psychology to help clients reconnect with their authentic selves. Molly offers both in-person and online sessions, prioritizing accessibility through sliding-scale fees and flexible scheduling. Her approach emphasizes deep listening, fostering resilience, and empowering clients to navigate life transitions with greater self-awareness and agency.
Services
Psychotherapy
Psychoanalysis
Clinical Consultation
Trauma-Informed Care
Relational Therapy
Eating Disorder Support
Grief Counseling
Social Justice Therapy
Private Practice Coaching
Decolonial Praxis
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of trauma-informed clinical expertise.
- Our practice integrates social justice and decolonial frameworks.
- We provide flexible online and in-person therapy options.
- Sliding-scale fees ensure accessible mental health care.
- Specialized consultation for therapists building private practices.
What people say
Highly recommended
Profound empathy
Transformative work
Deep analytical skills
Authentic connection
Services
Psychotherapy
Individual psychotherapy addresses anxiety, grief, and relational patterns through weekly sessions focusing on self-discovery and emotional healing. Clients explore unconscious patterns and develop coping strategies for systemic stressors. This service supports personal growth and trauma recovery for adults seeking lasting change.
Psychoanalysis
Intensive psychoanalysis involves 3-5 weekly sessions to explore unconscious processes through dreams, associations, and transference patterns. This long-term approach helps clients uncover deep-seated emotional conflicts and transform self-limiting behaviors for profound personal transformation.
Clinical Consultation
Professional consultation supports therapists navigating clinical challenges or building private practices. Services include case analysis, countertransference exploration, and business development strategies tailored to mental health professionals at all career stages.
Trauma-Informed Care
Specialized trauma treatment addresses complex PTSD, intergenerational trauma, and systemic oppression impacts. The approach combines somatic awareness with psychoanalytic techniques to help clients process traumatic experiences safely and rebuild emotional resilience.
Social Justice Therapy
Therapy integrating anti-racist, queer-affirming, and decolonial frameworks to address oppression-related stress. This service supports clients in navigating identity-based challenges and systemic barriers while fostering community resilience and personal empowerment.
People
Molly Merson
Licensed Therapist & Psychoanalyst
Molly Merson is a Berkeley-based LMFT with 15+ years of experience in psychoanalysis and trauma-informed care. She specializes in social justice therapy, decolonial praxis, and therapist consultation, holding a master's in Social Clinical Psychology from New College of California.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
I integrate psychoanalysis, relational therapy, and trauma-informed care with decolonial and social justice frameworks.
Do you accept insurance?
I don't accept insurance directly but provide receipts for PPO reimbursement.
Are online sessions available?
Yes, I offer secure video and telephone therapy sessions for remote access.
What are your sliding-scale options?
Limited sliding-scale spots are available based on financial need.
Do you supervise therapy interns?
I provide supervision for interns through Axis Mundi and Center for Mindful Psychotherapy.
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