Business Details
Your Trusted Psychotherapy Partner in San Francisco
I am a licensed psychotherapist dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and teenagers navigate life's challenges. With over two decades of experience in mental health, I combine clinical expertise with personal insight gained through raising a family as a young single mother. My practice integrates evidence-based modalities like EMDR and Internal Family Systems to address anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, and life transitions. I prioritize creating a compassionate, collaborative environment where clients feel empowered to explore their struggles and develop meaningful solutions.As a Bay Area native, I understand the unique pressures faced by residents in our community. My background in corporate project management before transitioning to therapy brings practical perspective to clients seeking balance between professional and personal growth. I maintain rigorous professional standards through ongoing training and adherence to ethical guidelines, ensuring clients receive reliable, up-to-date care tailored to their specific needs.
Services
Anxiety Treatment
Trauma Recovery
Couples Counseling
Teen Therapy
EMDR Therapy
Mindfulness Practices
Life Transitions
Grief Counseling
Co-Dependency Support
Parenting Guidance
Highlights and features
- We offer free 20-minute phone consultations to ensure proper fit
- Our therapist holds advanced training in EMDR and Internal Family Systems
- Telehealth sessions available for California residents
- Sliding scale fees available for qualifying clients
- Combines corporate experience with clinical expertise
Services
Individual Therapy
Tailored mental health support for adults facing anxiety, depression, trauma, or life transitions. Combines mindfulness techniques with cognitive behavioral therapy to develop coping strategies. Ideal for clients seeking personal growth through self-exploration and emotional healing.
Couples Counseling
Specialized therapy for partners improving communication and connection. Addresses parenting challenges, addiction impacts, and pre-marital preparation. Uses relational approach to resolve conflicts and rebuild intimacy through collaborative dialogue and practical exercises.
EMDR Therapy
Evidence-based treatment for trauma recovery using bilateral stimulation. Helps reprocess distressing memories to reduce emotional distress. Effective for PTSD symptoms from childhood trauma, accidents, or chronic stress, promoting natural healing mechanisms.
Teen Counseling
Confidential therapy for teenagers navigating social pressures, academic stress, and family dynamics. Focuses on developing coping skills and self-acceptance. Provides safe space for adolescents to explore identity and build resilience during critical developmental years.
Mindfulness Therapy
Integrates mindfulness practices with traditional psychotherapy to manage anxiety and emotional regulation. Teaches present-moment awareness techniques to break negative thought patterns. Helps clients develop greater self-compassion and emotional balance through structured mindfulness exercises.
People
Sandra Berger
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Bay Area native with extensive experience in mental health. Specializes in anxiety, trauma, and relationship therapy. Combines corporate background with clinical expertise. Offers telehealth sessions across California.
Questions
What therapy approaches do you use?
I integrate mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR, and Internal Family Systems tailored to each client's needs.
Do you offer telehealth sessions?
Yes, all sessions are conducted online using a secure, user-friendly platform for California residents.
What are your fees?
Individual sessions: $185 | Couples sessions: $300 | Sliding scale available for qualifying clients
Are you accepting new clients?
Yes, I offer free 20-minute consultations to determine if my services match your needs.
Do you accept insurance?
I provide superbills for out-of-network PPO plans. Check with your provider for reimbursement details.
What issues do you specialize in?
Anxiety, trauma recovery, relationship challenges, life transitions, and co-dependency support for adults and teens.
