Business Details
46 Years
experience
Integrative Mental Health Therapy in San Rafael, CA
Groszmann, Rita PHD, Ph.D., is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over four decades of experience in private practice in Marin County, California. Since 1980, she has provided therapy to individuals, couples, families, and teenagers, addressing a wide range of issues including depression, addiction recovery, trauma, and relationship challenges. Her practice integrates evidence-based psychotherapy with nutritional interventions, recognizing the critical role of brain health and diet in mental well-being. Rita is certified in EMDR for trauma treatment and has specialized training in brain health through affiliations with pioneers like Amen Clinics.She remains committed to ongoing education, completing 36 continuing education units prior to each license renewal to stay at the forefront of her field. Her approach emphasizes creating a safe, supportive environment where clients can explore emotional and psychological challenges while addressing physiological factors like nutritional deficiencies. Ritas work bridges traditional therapy with holistic strategies, offering clients a comprehensive path to recovery and long-term wellness.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
Addiction Recovery
Trauma Work
Nutrition Counseling
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- We offer over 40 years of experience in mental health therapy and trauma recovery.
- Our integrative approach combines psychotherapy with nutritional interventions for holistic wellness.
- We specialize in EMDR-certified trauma treatment and brain health optimization.
- Our practice addresses both emotional and physiological factors affecting mental health.
- We prioritize personalized care with evidence-based, client-centered strategies.
Services
Individual Therapy
Tailored therapy sessions for adults and teenagers addressing depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. Combines traditional psychotherapy with nutritional assessments to identify physiological factors impacting mental health. Focuses on building coping strategies and emotional resilience through evidence-based techniques like EMDR.
Couples Therapy
Specialized therapy for couples facing communication breakdowns, emotional distance, or recovery challenges. Creates a safe space for dialogue, conflict resolution, and rebuilding trust. Integrates nutritional guidance to address brain health factors affecting relationship dynamics and emotional stability.
Addiction Recovery
Comprehensive recovery programs for chemical dependency, food addictions, and behavioral addictions like cyber sex. Combines 12-step program knowledge with nutritional interventions to prevent relapse. Addresses co-occurring mental health issues through trauma-informed care and EMDR therapy.
Trauma Work
Specialized treatment for PTSD and trauma survivors using EMDR certification and brain health optimization. Addresses symptoms from childhood abuse, natural disasters, or adult trauma through structured therapy protocols. Incorporates dietary strategies to support neural repair and emotional regulation.
Nutrition Counseling
Holistic health coaching focusing on diet's impact on mental health. Identifies nutritional deficiencies affecting mood and cognition. Develops personalized meal plans to enhance brain function, complementing therapy outcomes for depression, anxiety, and addiction recovery.
People
Groszmann, Rita PHD
Therapist
Dr. Groszmann, Rita PHD is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology since 1989. She has practiced in Marin County since 1980, specializing in trauma, addiction recovery, and integrative mental health. She holds EMDR certification and collaborates with Amen Clinics on brain health research.
Questions
How does nutrition impact mental health?
Nutritional deficiencies can exacerbate depression, anxiety, and addiction recovery challenges. Proper diet supports brain function, stabilizes mood, and reduces relapse risks by addressing physiological factors alongside therapy.
What is integrative mental health therapy?
Integrative therapy combines traditional psychotherapy with holistic approaches like nutritional counseling to address both emotional and physiological aspects of mental health, promoting comprehensive wellness.
Do you offer couples therapy for non-married partners?
Yes, couples therapy is available for any two people in committed relationships, regardless of marital status or gender identity, focusing on communication and conflict resolution.
Can therapy help with trauma recovery?
Yes, EMDR-certified therapy effectively treats trauma and PTSD by reprocessing distressing memories while incorporating nutritional strategies to support neural healing and emotional stability.
Is online therapy available?
Yes, all appointments are conducted via Zoom for flexible, accessible mental health support across California.
How do I start therapy?
Contact us for a free initial consultation to discuss your needs. We'll schedule sessions once we confirm compatibility with your goals and requirements.
