Sheila Addison
Counselor, PhD, Marriage & Family Therapy; LMFTBuilding relationships to last a lifetime!
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Family dynamics are constantly shifting and can be complex. Families may seek out therapy to learn how to communicate better and resolve general conflicts, or to address specific issues such as marital or financial problems, conflict between parents and children, or the impact of substance abuse or a mental illness on the entire family. Family therapy can help improve troubled relationships between partners, children or other family members. It will also help families to recognize unhealthy patterns and teach skills to replace those with positive, healthy communication. A family therapist will help members of your family gain the skills to get through stressful times, communicate more openly, and grow closer. Family therapy is often short-term and it can include all family members or just those able or willing to participate. Think your family might benefit from family therapy? Reach out to one of TherapyDen’s experts today.
Asian Americans and immigrants Parents and adolescents Medical professionals Mothers and pregnant women Folks in tech industry College & Graduate students New parents & Pregnant women Do you feel work-life balance is hard? Are you encounter challenges as immigrant parents or adult children with aging parents? Do you want to improve mood and relationship? Could you reduce the burden from traumas and recover from an attachment injury from the past?Simply give me a call for free consultation.
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Are you always a little bit afraid that an anxiety attack is waiting around the corner? Have you been hit with surprise anxiety more times than you can count? I know exactly what you're feeling: the pounding chest, the shortness of breath, the feeling that the walls are closing in and you need out NOW. Attacks can be terrifying, and I don't want you to have to suffer them anymore. Holistic practices can reduce anxiety tremendously, and I look forward to teaching you tools to take your life back.
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In a fast-paced world, relationships can suffer under stress, leading to a sense of disconnection. Embracing the Gottman Method, I specialize in couples therapy & marriage counseling, helping couples navigate complexities, re-establish communication, and rejuvenate their bond. Beginning the journey to a healthier partnership is a brave step. My role is to ease this process with an empathetic and practical approach.
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Is your relationship on the edge of separation? Perhaps you already have a stable relationship but you feel it should be better. We're here to support you in creating the relationship that you deserve. You don't have to continue the same repetitive argument or feel disconnected from your partner. There are scientifically proven strategies that we can utilize to support you in having a thriving relationship.
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Navigating the complexities of relationships can be challenging, often leaving couples feeling disconnected and misunderstood. As a therapist with a rich background in working across the lifespan—from infants to adults—I bring a deep sense of empathy and curiosity to understand your unique challenges. My goal is to help you and your partner explore and express your feelings and emotions, uncovering the root of disconnection and conflict, and fostering a deeper, more meaningful connection.
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Navigating the complexities of relationships can often feel overwhelming, leaving couples feeling stranded without a clear path forward. The challenges you face together may seem insurmountable. In my role as your therapist, I am here to accompany you on this journey, providing support and guidance to help you find healing and strengthen your bond along the way. With a strong foundation in couples therapy, I bring extensive experience in working with partners facing a wide array of challenges.
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We encounter challenges not just in our connections but also at work, school, and within our minds, grappling with issues like depression, anxiety, or trauma. The challenge arises when our difficulties overshadow our joyful experiences. I’m committed to helping you find peace and joy in your life and relationships. I hold a firm belief in the capacity of each individual to achieve happiness and fulfillment, and I’m dedicated to guiding you toward realizing that potential.
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Struggling to connect with your partner or to move past hurt and resentment? You're not alone. Many couples face insurmountable challenges, but there is hope and a way forward. As a specialist in couples therapy, I'm dedicated to helping couples navigate the complexities of their relationships, rebuild trust, and deepen their connection. My expertise lies in guiding couples through the healing process, particularly after the pain of infidelity, using the Gottman Method.
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Life in the Bay Area is challenging and the additional stress that sometimes accompanies being LGBTQ+, a parent, or both can push it over the edge. High levels of stress can interfere with relationships, parenting, work, self-care and health. Therapy can support you in cultivating a sense of well-being and balance in your life as well as help you overcome specific mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma and addictive behaviors.
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Can you push through hard times? Sure - you always do. Life is challenging these days. But what if you can learn to feel really good, even when life is chaotic? What if reactivity, fear, guilt, shame, anxiety and depression wasn't your first go to? What if you could really be present in your life, work, and your relationships? My clients show up to create meaning, joy, peace, and resiliency in their demanding lives and relationships. They are engaged and work through the really hard things.
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We work with a diverse population of adult individuals, couples, and special interest groups who may be struggling with any number of mental health challenges related to anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, relationship issues, and substance abuse, among others. We are committed to providing culturally competent care across the spectrum of age, race, gender, sexuality, religion, and background.
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90% of my couples clients share these traits: They are VERY DIFFERENT from each other: mixed-race, interracial, mixed-cultural background, earning capacity varies; One or more is neuro-divergent; High-conflict; Multiple partners involved; ENM; Open relationship/marriage. The rest of my 10% is court-related: Court-referred reunification family therapy; Court-referred co-parenting counseling/child custody mediation; Self-referred co-parenting counseling/child custody mediation.
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I enjoy assisting a wide variety of individuals, couples and families, including those new to the process of therapy. While offering a general practice, I have extensive experience serving adoptees and persons who have experienced early life loss, neglect and abuse as well as persons recovering from adversities in adulthood. I have a special interest in supporting couples with histories of trauma or living with cultural differences and persons with strong creative or spiritual orientations.
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My clients are leaders and high-level professionals. Smart, successful and strong, they often start therapy after something happens in life taking them off their usual course of success and achievement. They initially feel stressed, overwhelmed, exhausted and scared–sometimes caught in a negative cycle of worry, fear, and fatigue. Yet by using the same focus and work ethic that helps them in life in therapy, my clients make steady progress towards regaining a sense of identity AND peace of mind.
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Yes, the state of the world right now is overwhelming. But to be honest, you've felt this way a long time: anxious, uncertain, despairing. Do you respond by trying to do everything perfectly, plan five steps ahead, never make any mistakes? Do you have a persistent feeling of "not good enough" that follows you from work to relationships to family? Is your mind often racing with thoughts about what you could have done better or how you disappointed someone?
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We provide psychotherapy services to clients in California, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Washington, and Wisconsin. (Clients outside of the San Francisco area are seen via teletherapy only at this time.) If you are interested in the possibility of working with us, and you live in another state not listed, please feel free to contact us for information about potential services. You can read more about us at https://www.sfcounselors.com
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You have the map, I'll hold the flashlight - together we will gain a holistic understanding of how your life experiences have impeded you - so far - from self-actualizing. Clients who resonate with me are often neurdivergent, traumatized, kinky or queer, maybe Jewish individuals who are proficient survivors who aren't sure how to take the next step and thrive. If you were a black sheep, parentified child, or just want to heal your nervous system I'm here for you. You deserve to flourish!
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Have you found yourself locked in a pattern of relating that leads again and again to the same negative, frustrating or unsatisfying outcomes? I help couples or individuals identify and alter these patterns, often with insight into how they developed in the first place, leading to happier and more fulfilling relationships and lives.
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Does it feel like you and your partner speak different languages? Are you questioning your gender/sexuality? Do you need support because someone in your family just came out as LGBTQ? Are you struggling with your kids? Your parents? Trying to balance it all? Are you going through perimenopause? Any of this can feel overwhelming! Let's work together to help you make sense out of it and feel better about life. Learn to communicate effectively with your partner and repair those ruptures.
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