Business Details
29 Years
experience
Your Trusted Therapist in San Francisco
Ami Hartley, LMFT is a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 25 years of professional experience in mental health. Specializing in integrative therapy approaches, she combines clinical psychology with art therapy, hypnotherapy, and addiction counseling to address complex emotional needs. Her practice focuses on empowering clients through personalized treatment plans that emphasize self-discovery, boundary setting, and healing from narcissistic abuse.With expertise in cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness techniques, she helps individuals and couples navigate life transitions, relationship challenges, and recovery from addictive behaviors. Her commitment to client-centered care is demonstrated through flexible teletherapy options and specialized group sessions for adult children of narcissists.
Services
Couples Counseling
Addiction Counseling
Art Therapy
Hypnotherapy
Dating Coaching
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- 25+ years of experience in addiction counseling and recovery
- Dual certification in art therapy and hypnotherapy techniques
- Specialized group therapy for adult children of narcissists
- Proven success in helping clients overcome smoking addiction
- Compassionate approach to LGBTQ+ relationship counseling
Associations and certifications
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
- Board Certified Registered Art Therapist (ATR-BC)
- Certified Addictions Specialist (C.A.S.)
- Certified Hypnotherapist (C.H.T.)
What people say
Compassionate and patient
Creative therapeutic approaches
Safe and supportive environment
Tangible personal growth
Expertise in narcissistic abuse
Services
Couples Counseling
Specialized therapy for couples navigating relationship challenges through improved communication and emotional connection. Focuses on building trust, resolving conflicts, and strengthening partnerships using evidence-based techniques. Particularly effective for long-term relationships needing renewed connection and understanding.
Addiction Counseling
Comprehensive treatment for substance abuse and behavioral addictions using integrative approaches. Combines cognitive behavioral therapy with hypnotherapy techniques to address underlying causes and develop sustainable recovery strategies. Specialized knowledge in treating sex and love addiction disorders.
Art Therapy
Therapeutic use of creative expression to explore emotions and resolve psychological conflicts. Utilizes drawing and painting techniques to access unconscious patterns and promote self-discovery. Particularly effective for trauma recovery and enhancing self-awareness without requiring artistic skill.
Hypnotherapy
Evidence-based treatment using guided relaxation to access subconscious patterns and modify negative behaviors. Effective for breaking addictive cycles and reducing anxiety through personalized audio reinforcement techniques. Particularly successful in smoking cessation programs.
Dating Coaching
Specialized support for individuals navigating modern dating challenges and relationship patterns. Focuses on boundary setting, self-esteem development, and healing from dysfunctional family relationship patterns. Helps clients build healthier romantic connections through personalized coaching plans.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you specialize in?
I integrate cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness techniques, art therapy, and hypnotherapy to create personalized treatment plans for each client's unique needs.
Do you offer online therapy sessions?
Yes, I provide teletherapy sessions through secure video platforms and phone consultations for clients who prefer remote treatment options.
What experience do you have with addiction treatment?
As a Certified Addictions Specialist with 25+ years of experience, I specialize in treating substance abuse and behavioral addictions using evidence-based recovery techniques.
Do you work with LGBTQ+ couples?
Yes, I have extensive experience providing couples counseling for LGBTQ+ relationships, including long-term partnerships seeking improved communication and understanding.
What is your approach to narcissistic abuse recovery?
I use specialized group therapy and individual sessions focusing on boundary setting, self-esteem rebuilding, and processing complex trauma from narcissistic relationships.
How do you incorporate art therapy into sessions?
Art therapy techniques help access unconscious material through creative expression, allowing clients to explore emotions and patterns without requiring artistic experience.
