Welcome Helen Chao, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, to Mind Therapy Clinic.

Helen, a DBT psychotherapist, employs trauma-informed techniques rooted in psychodynamic theory, relational group work, and liberation psychology. Specializing in addressing emotion dysregulation and complex trauma, she approaches therapy

Discovering the Power of Mindfulness

Mindfulness is more than just a trendy buzzword; it’s a transformative practice that can enhance our daily lives in profound ways. At its core, mindfulness is about being fully present and engaged at the

Welcome Rachel Gluck, MD, Psychiatrist to Mind Therapy Clinic!

Dr. Rachel Gluck is a Board-Certified General Psychiatrist currently completing specialized training in Addiction Psychiatry at UCSF. A transplant from the East Coast, she attended Emory University for her neuroscience degree,

The new E Street House Website is now LIVE!

Explore our dedicated website for E Street House to access comprehensive details about our support services. Our emphasis lies in cultivating sustainable independent living skills, achieved through personalized guidance,

As we usher in the new year, let’s make 2024 a year dedicated to elevating our mental well-being. Here are some resolution ideas for a healthier mind, with the added support of Mind Therapy Clinic:

Through presentations and the use of interactive conversations, a family therapist, Julie Sauber, PsyD, and a certified interventionist, Patricia Pike, LAADC, CADC-II, ICAADC & CIP, share their knowledge on mental health interventions and their impact on families.

Welcome Alex Del Prete, PsyD, Postdoctoral Fellow!

Alex’s therapeutic approach is informed by her Level 1 Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) training. She emphasizes cultural sensitivity, trauma-informed care, and the belief that individuals possess the innate capacity to

We’re excited to announce that we have open positions waiting for talented individuals like you. If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a dynamic team, explore the opportunities on our website for more

You are invited to a FREE 2 CE webinar Supporting Families: Intervention & Family Treatment

Through presentations and the use of interactive conversations, a family therapist, Julie Sauber, PsyD, and a certified interventionist, Patricia Pike, LAADC, CADC-II, ICAADC &

Welcome Jennifer Zanoli, PsyD, Postdoctoral Fellow!

Meet Jennifer M. Zanoli, a psychological associate with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) from the University of San Francisco and a Masters (M.A.) in Marriage and Family Therapy from the same

Welcome Alex Peterkin, PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow!

Dr. Alex Peterkin, a Postdoctoral Fellow at Mind Therapy Clinic, utilizes humanistic therapy to guide clients in discovering their true selves and overcoming obstacles. With a background in psychology and extensive training,

Welcome, Karen Palamos!

Karen’s natural affinity for working within creative states led to an interest in also working with altered states of consciousness as an avenue to explore deeper meaning and to catalyze personal growth. In this spirit,

Welcome, Dr. Quezada!

At Mind Therapy Clinic, Dr. Quezada provides medication management and/or psychotherapy in various modalities for depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.

Welcome Emily Clark!

Emily utilizes an integrative approach encompassing various therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Insight-Oriented Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Self-Compassion. This comprehensive

Welcome Julie Vaccaro!

In her practice, Julie uses an integrative approach to wellness, understanding clients’ presenting concerns through the lens of their early life experiences. She teaches practical coping skills using Mindfulness, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Cognitive

Art therapy is a powerful tool that can help people explore their emotions and experiences in a safe and creative way. The benefit of a group setting is that it also provides an opportunity for participants to build meaningful

Explore your identity in recovery and develop a sense of self-compassion and self-acceptance.  Various identities may be explored including race, ethnicity, color, culture, religion, sex, age, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, relationship status, and physical/mental abilities.  Explorations

The surge in demand for mental health help is not a surprise in 2023. But how do you navigate the changing landscape of treatment options? Get the latest information on how medication works with psychotherapy, and discuss best practices

Join our webinar on Nov 1 to discuss emerging therapies using hallucinogens in addiction treatment. Through presentations and the use of interactive conversations, Jeff Devido, MD, and Martin Epson, MD<a href="https://www.mindtherapyclinic.com/jeffrey-devido-md-psychiatrist"

Join addiction psychiatrist, Jeff DeVido, MD, and Matt Blagys, PhD to learn about complex cases and how to help families when faced with difficult situations.

Get the latest information about complex cases – those presenting with co-occurring disorders

Every human on the planet will suffer grief. However, each of us will grieve and process loss in

our own way. How can we best support a grieving friend or family member? What are some practices we can

Through the sequence of slower conscious movements, group members increase physical strength, and flexibility, and bring balance to the mind. Brief guided meditations are included to improve concentration and focus levels. These practices help reduce stress, improve physical stamina,

The Goal Setting group is a skills-oriented group that helps clients identify what is most important and how to make small changes over time in order to be more aligned with their values. With peer and clinician support, members

This group is for clients who want to gain insight into what is currently getting in the way of choosing healthier ways to cope and provide them with a safe, judgment-free space to address unhealthy cycles of coping.

This group will provide a supportive environment for us to shine a collective light on what motivates our unhealthy behaviors; once we have identified these behavioral triggers, we can learn and practice healthier ways of coping with them.

Welcome Dr. Van Bezooyen, MD to the team. He joins us after completing Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship at USCF this year. He has also served as Chief Resident at VA Medical Center and Emory University where he also did an

Join addiction psychiatrist, Jeff DeVido, MD, and Matt Blagys, PhD to learn about complex cases and how to help families when faced with difficult situations.

Get the latest information about complex cases – those presenting with co-occurring disorders

Welcome Dr. Marin Epson!

Dr. Epson earned his medical degree from Columbia University, his law degree from Lewis & Clark Law School, and Master of Theological Studies from Harvard Divinity School. Dr. Epson completed training in adult psychiatry

Dr. Schiller has updated his very popular article on the role medications play in trauma treatment. First published in 2016, one might argue that this update including TMS and Ketamine treatments, is even more relevant today.

Ketamine.

We are pleased to welcome Julie Sauber, PsyD. Dr. Julie Sauber is a licensed psychologist and clinical supervisor, holding a Psy.D. in clinical psychology and M.S. in counseling psychology. With nearly 20 years of experience in the mental

It can be scary and confusing for family members to wonder whether they are helping or hurting the one they love.   Enabling refers to help offered that perpetuates rather than solves a problem Empowering means giving someone the responsibility

We are pleased to welcome Annie Don!

We are pleased to welcome Stephanie White, LPCC who is a licensed Professional Clinical Counselor.

It’s no secret that COVID-19 has greatly impacted everyone. When the pandemic began, Mind Therapy Clinic moved quickly to a virtual platform which has allowed us to provide care to our clients and those from greater distances from the clinic.

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

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

Dr. Matt Blagys shares what our clients can gain 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

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,

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

Celebrate with Us the Opening of Mind Therapy Clinic’s E Street Supportive Housing

We are thrilled to offer E Street Supportive Housing, a beautiful Victorian home in central San Rafael for those individuals who need

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

Dr. Perez shares her thoughts on the new Multi-Family Group. What makes this group different is – that myself and the co-lead of the group, a young adult can jointly connect to the members at a deeper level. Working

Here are a few books and videos that I often suggested to clients and families when it comes to early recovery. In particular, I recommend the 12 Stupid/12 Smart things series, written by a psychologist in his own recovery.

Are you a parent or loved ones of troubled teens, stuck young adults or those who struggle with mental illness or substance abuse/addiction? This group will help you identify effective approaches for reestablishing healthy roles, create constructive communication approaches

Mind Therapy Clinic is looking for a highly motivated licensed therapist to provide Family and Couples Therapy as well as Individual Therapy as part of our multidisciplinary clinical team. In this position, the therapist will be expected to carry

Become your true authentic self by removing obstacles.

Join Jesse Rentz, PsyD and Alina Belohlavek, MFT Associate on Mondays at 10am for Authentic Relating group therapy. The goal of the Authentic Relating group is to help group

I am extremely happy to announce Matt Blagys, PhD, as our new Clinical Director.

Dr. Blagys has a robust clinical background which includes a number of years working at Harvard’s Massachusetts General Hospital psychiatric department, Yale’s Child Study

Work on processing and developing coping skills and self-soothing techniques for anger, sadness, and guilt and shame. Issues and themes will center on exploring issues related to grief, loss, and sorrow, as well as issues related to self- worth

Are you a licensed therapist with expertise in delivering DBT, CBT, and other evidenced-based modalities? We have just the position for you. To apply click here.

We are grateful for your participation with us in our new reality. If you have resources or hope to give to those who may be in need this season, please be willing to bring comfort and healing when you

Distress Tolerance is one of four modules that make up Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Distress tolerance skills help individuals tolerate and survive crisis situations without making things worse (crisis survival skills), especially when one cannot make the situation better

We are pleased to welcome Sara Drotman, PsyD to our clinical team. Dr. Drotman completed her degree at Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology at Yeshiva University in New York, where she worked with diverse populations of patients in hospitals and

We are pleased to welcome Jessica C. Lief, LCSW, to our clinical team. Jessica is a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist who specializes in the treatment of substance use disorders, eating disorders, body image issues, trauma, and grief and

The International Nurses Society on Addictions (IntNSA) will run its first-ever Virtual Educational Conference Monday, October 5th: Join the IntNSA webinar presentation by Mind Therapy Clinic’s Dr. Deborah Bowman Introducing the Ritvo Autism Asperger Diagnostic Screening Tool – Revised in

Mentalization-Based Therapy (MBT) is an attachment-based treatment for individuals who struggle with emotion dysregulation, chaotic and unstable interpersonal relationships, and difficulty managing interpersonal conflicts. The focus of this group is to help group members build the capacity to “mentalize”

Free Webinar Friday, May 15: Helping Clients Get the Change They Want: Co-Constructing Goal Building Conversations

Join Mind Therapy Clinic’s staff for clinical training May 15 from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Ethan Schwartz, PhD presents providing tools

Beginning Monday, April 20, a free virtual multi-family parent support group opens to friends and family of Mind Therapy Clinic, from 5:30 Pm to 6:30 PM.

Co-facilitated by Mind Therapy Clinic Clinical Director Katy Tarella, LCSW, and Program

Mind Therapy Clinic is happy to announce that it has become an approved Spravato® center. Spravato® has a very different action in the brain from commonly used antidepressants. For those suffering from depression that hasn’t responded to a number

Hello Mind Therapy Community,

Mind Therapy Clinic is open during the current COVID situation. However, with the Bay Area-wide shelter in place orders, we have implemented virtual visits or “teletherapy” for individual and group therapy sessions for the