Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
MFT #40672
Offices in San Francisco & Daly City
415.317.6943
therapybysabine@gmail.com

My practice is made up primarily of individual adults who are dedicated to their growth process. They often have had therapy experience before and are looking to fine-tune an area of their lives or are currently going through a particularly difficult time.

I also see adults who have never tried therapy before but feel the need for it at this time in their lives. These cases can be particularly rewarding because a little therapeutic intervention can go a long way.

I have strong influences in cognitive-behavioral, insight-oriented and transpersonal methods. My approach with addictions typically follows a 12-Step model. I have been trained in a technique called EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), which proves very effective for trauma work and performance enhancement.

I am also a Certified Daring Way Facilitator. The Daring Way is a curriculum developed by Dr. Brene Brown guiding people to identify where they want to show up, be seen, and live brave in their lives. In addition, it helps people understand shame, recognize when they feel it, what triggers it in them, and learn how to move through it quicker and with less misery. Dr. Brown's work facilitates wholehearted living and being in one's aliveness.

In addition, I have been trained in a personality system called The Enneagram. This system groups human personality into nine different types. Each type has distinct characteristics, strengths, challenges and areas for growth. Understanding your Enneagram Type can help you gain insights into your actions, feelings, motivations, stress management and interactions with others.  

My personal therapeutic style is quite interactive. I consider our work together a mutual endeavor and will often provide feedback and suggestions as possible tools to promote change. I have a warm and empathic nature, am non-judgmental and respectful of individual choices and values. I enjoy helping people create and discover new aspects of themselves and feel privileged to be a part of your growth process.