New! Equine-Assisted Therapy

Providing equine-assisted therapy to individuals, groups, and families

Horses have been used for therapeutic purposes since the time of the ancient Greeks, and today, equine-assisted therapy is used in a variety of setting with all types of people. As a part of Mind Therapy Clinic program, we are now offering this new experiential therapy.

Christina Nicholson is a lifelong horsewoman and an Equus, life and leadership coach in the Bay Area.

Coming from the corporate world, Christina got into this line of work because she believes in her bones that we each have the power to connect more deeply to ourselves and, in doing so, show up as more compassionate, authentic humans. In a world where we are constantly pulled in different directions and bombarded with distractions, Equus coaching allows clients to walk away from the chaos and fully immerse themselves in the present moment.

Coaching with horses provides an opportunity for clients to get out of their comfort zones and examine default behavior patterns and ways of thinking. This unique experiential learning modality provides a safe container for clients to explore their inner voice and dialogue, their approach to relationships, their leadership style and non-verbal communication. Clients walk away with greater awareness, a stronger sense of self, a deeper understanding of their strengths, and a sense of gratitude for their equine teacher and guide.

Equine-assisted therapy is now available through E-Street House and Mind Therapy Clinic’s intensive outpatient program.

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Welcome Betsy Thompson!

We are pleased to welcome Betsy Thompson, LPCC who is a licensed Professional Clinical Counselor.

Betsy has experience providing individual, group, and family therapy to adolescents and adults. Betsy has obtained her undergraduate degree in psychology from Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia and completed her master’s degree at the University of Denver in Denver, CO. Betsy has worked in various therapeutic settings including residential treatment centers, outpatient private practice, and outpatient clinics.

Betsy has experience working with clients with PTSD, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, change of life issues, social skill struggles, and behavioral concerns. Betsy utilizes an integrative approach with an emphasis on Psychodynamic Theory, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

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7 Signs You Could Benefit from Supportive Housing

Are you in the process of working through issues such as depression and anxiety, as well as illnesses such as obsessive compulsive disorder, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Is your current living situation getting in the way of your recovery or preventing you from independent living. Here is a quick test to see if you can expedite your recovery by living at a supportive housing.

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Depression & Mental Health Screening Tool

Should You Seek Professional Help?

October observance brings attention to the need for depression awareness and mental health screenings. Not everyone experiences depression in the same way, but it can affect anyone at any time. So, it is important to take steps and seek out professional help and be screened if you or someone you care about feels they may be depressed.

Depression Anxiety Stress Screener

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Welcome Anna Lacey!

We are pleased to welcome Anna Lacey, LCSW to our clinical team. Anna is a licensed clinical social worker

Anna has worked in the mental health arena for her entire adult life. She has worked and studied in several Latin American countries but has called the Bay Area home since 2005. Anna loves to work with individuals, families and couples. She has an extensive background supporting adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety and depression, survivors of trauma, as well as individuals battling substance addiction. Anna received her Master’s in Social Welfare from the University of California, Berkeley, and is also an alumnus of Carleton College and the University of Chile.
Anna incorporates mindfulness and self-compassion in therapy sessions and utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Family Systems Therapy in her practice. She endeavors to create a safe space for clients in order to address the real issues causing distress and to develop effective strategies to maintain a higher quality of life.

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We are hiring! Check Out Open Therapist Positions

Are you a passionate therapist committed to helping your clients and seek an opportunity to develop and grow as a leader? Do you have clear ideas that you want to develop and need a strong supportive clinical team to help you?

We are looking for highly motivated licensed therapists to provide Family and Couples Therapy as well as Individual Therapy as part of our multidisciplinary clinical team. We are offering a unique opportunity to create and lead new programs. You will have an opportunity to create new group therapies training programs and be a team member of highly skilled professionals working on some of the most complicated and innovative areas of mental health. This is an opportunity to advance your career while doing what you are most passionate about.

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The Journey Back from PTSD

So, how do you know you if you have PTSD? What are the signs?

Symptoms usually start soon after the traumatic event, but less often they may first appear months or years later – often triggered by another traumatic episode. Symptoms may come and go over time; however, if the symptoms last longer than four weeks, and interfere with your work or home life, you might be experiencing PTSD.

While it has become apparent that supportive talk therapy by itself is not very helpful for PTSD, specific trauma-focused therapies that address the way trauma is stored in the mind/body are effective. There are treatment methods that research has shown to be effective for treating trauma:

  • Cognitive Behavior Therapy

  • Prolonged Exposure Therapy

  • EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)

  • Somatic Psychotherapy

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