Meet Rebekah

I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCS # 24270) and obtained my Master’s Degree in social work from San Francisco State University. I have been working with families, couples, parents, teens, and individual adults in the field of mental health in the San Francisco Bay Area for over 20 years. During this time I worked in a variety of settings with a diverse client base, including public schools, family shelters, juvenile hall, outpatient treatment programs serving children and families, and in private practice. Given my training and experience, I work well with young people and adults who have a history of family or relationship conflict as well as individuals who struggle with issues of depression and anxiety.

I continually meet and collaborate with other professionals in the field, keeping myself challenged, focused and informed. Being fluent in Spanish and culturally competent, I also provide therapy to Spanish speaking and bilingual clients and families.

What I Offer

I offer long and short-term therapy for adults, teens, couples and families. My style is empathic, collaborative, accepting, engaged, and, when necessary, directive. Therapy is not always easy. It is a commitment. But my unique style brings a sense of comfort and sometimes even humor to the room, which allows my clients to often enjoy their change process. I use a collaborative approach in generating treatment goals. If something isn’t working for my clients, I encourage them to communicate openly with me so that we don’t get stuck.

I focus on my clients’ strengths and stay committed to what my clients state they want to change. I use a blend of treatment methods, depending on the issues presented. I have extensive experience and training in the areas of family systems work and cognitive behavioral therapy . I also use a blend of other treatment methods in which I have received training including motivational interviewing, narrative therapy, mindfulness, and trauma treatment. In my work with couples, I rely heavily on my Gottman training as well as use an attachment-based perspective. My approach is solution-focused and goal-directed.

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