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LaTasha Smith

September 9, 2023 by LaTasha Smith

Therapy is successful when one feels heard, understood, and accepted. Regardless of circumstances, my priority is to help you feel comfortable enough to explore unfamiliar territory. My role is simply to guide you towards asking the hard questions, in becoming curious about your life and encourage you to explore new behaviors and ways of thinking. You and I will  address your most immediate and important concerns, while also paying attention to underlying issues and reworking old behavioral patterns and ways of living that you feel are no longer helpful to you.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I received a Master of Social Work degree from Loyola University Chicago and a PhD from Smith College School for Social Work. My experience is based on of post graduate training, professional experience and lived experience.  My work has involved working with trauma survivors of all ages, as well as the conditions that are most commonly associated such as eating disorders, self injury, behavioral addictions (shopping, emotional eating, gaming etc.) and depression.

My mission is to help those who have experienced trauma rebuild from brokenness, thereby creating more meaningful lives and relationships. Although trauma is commonly associated with life threatening events, I use a broader definition in my work.  I believe that any experience that has a negative impact and interferes with healthy functioning, can be traumatic.   I am honored to walk alongside you in this journey.

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William Devon-Sand

July 3, 2023 by William Devon-Sand

Congratulations! Clearly you are seeking a guide to help you move into your next phase of life. While I don’t (yet) know you, I am thrilled for you. You are probably aware that the only thing constant is change. If you’re anything like me, you have probably encountered heartache and headache during the change process.

After many years of leading students in classrooms, I decided to become a therapist because I knew there had to be better ways to cope with life’s inevitable ups and downs. Thank goodness, there are!! However, maybe no one has taught you how to transition smoothly from one phase of life to another? Or maybe you haven’t had a partner to support you with developing your specific transition success recipe?

As a human and as a therapist, I know that not all things work for all people. So, I make it my work to get to know patients just like you in order to help them live confident, full and unstoppable lives. If you’re interested in a therapist to help you slow down the racing thoughts, sleep better and execute with precision, schedule a consultation session. I’d be glad to support you with improving the overall quality of your life.

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Managing Depression and Anxiety Holistically: A Skills and Support Group

January 12, 2023 by Sabrina Sierra

This group provides an encouraging, non-judgmental space to establish self-care practices to manage symptoms of depression and/or anxiety. Along with solution-focused goal-setting and tracking tools, we’ll have space to build understanding and compassion for ongoing challenges and blocks that may arise along the way. For the full group description, visit: www.alchemytherapy.org/supportgroup

Schedule:

10 weekly sessions between the dates of March 6th – May 25th

Ongoing day and time TBD based on group member availability

Structure:

Our meetings will blend time for individual check-ins, group experiential practices, skill-shares, and group discussions on topics of interest. The group sessions will be 90 minutes long, all online. We will have the same 6 to 8 members throughout the whole group.

Fees:

Sliding-Scale, $30-$100/week, paid via credit card. Payments for all 10 sessions will be made at the start of the group.

(If the fee range above is prohibitive to your participation, I will reach out if a reduced fee spot becomes available.)

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Sabrina Sierra

January 12, 2023 by Sabrina Sierra

As a therapist, I see myself as a collaborator in an unfolding process of collective liberation. I take a holistic approach grounded in cultural humility and an understanding that our lived identities and ancestral lineages greatly impact our struggles and paths to wellness.

I received an MA in Integral Counseling Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies, and a BA in Community Studies from UC Santa Cruz. I approach therapy with an interest in spirituality, archetypes, and consciousness. I am also grounded in material realities and bring a critical social justice framework to my practice. Issues related to racism, colonization, and assimilation are key areas of focus for me. Additionally, I have devoted several years to intersectional gender-justice work centered on the experiences of female, trans, and non-binary people, especially youth.

I was born and raised in the Bay Area and identify as mestiza or multiracial with recent generations of my family immigrating from the Philippines and Guatemala. Outside of my family of origin, I’ve found community through participation in DIY & QTPOC arts and music scenes and activist groups.

Tending to ourselves empowers us to more positively evolve our relationships, communities, and world. Supporting you in nurturing self-compassion, connecting to your inner-wisdom, and aligning with your personal values is my intention.

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Joy Linn

December 2, 2022 by Joy Linn

I am honored to be a support to those facing difficulties and challenges in life. I am a compassionate listener with a wide range of clinical skills and expertise. I am culturally-sensitive, trauma-informed, anti-racist, weight-inclusive, kink-aware, poly friendly and queer. My goal is to create a safe space for you and to guide you in exploring your internal world and the root issues to your concerns.

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Maria Thompson

November 18, 2022 by together@soulcentriccollective.com

Maria is a first-generation Mexican-American woman who has worked in the mental health field and with the geriatric population for over 10 years. She has provided grief counseling, transitional support through life changes with couples, families and groups of unrelated persons. We are all individuals who require different interventions for navigating our personal goals and challenges/changes in life. The process of creating individual plans based on a patient’s strengths and resources is a creative process that helps Maria find joy and excitement in the work that she does. She loves that her work allows patients to build their tool box for managing phases in their lives. In addition to being a psychotherapist, Maria is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS), Substance Use Disorder Rehabilitation Counselor (SUDRC) and Zumba Instructor.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: BIPOC, Couples, Group Therapy, Harm Reduction Therapy, IFS, Motivational Interview, multicultural theory, Race-Related Issues, Substance Abuse

Online Mindfulness Group for Teens

September 24, 2022 by Darcy Dittrich

The Online Mindfulness Group for Teens will be an 8-week online skills-based group for high-school-aged teens targeted toward those with an interest in developing mindfulness skills. We’ll cover a number of topics, including:

  • introductory mindfulness skills

  • skills for navigating intense emotions

  • befriending boredom

  • understanding defenses

  • managing social media, substance and alcohol use

  • self-acceptance, self-compassion

  • relationships

This group welcomes clients across gender, sexuality and neurodiversity spectrums. The facilitators are committed to the continual pursuit of culturally responsive care.

 

This group is run by Jeremy Prillwitz LAADC and Darcy Dittrich AMFT.

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Jeremy Prillwitz

September 24, 2022 by together@soulcentriccollective.com

Hello there! My name is Jeremy Prillwitz, and I’m a Licensed Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LAADC).

I have worked as a harm reduction-based counselor for the past ten years, helping people make changes in their substance use.

Though I am trained and certified as a substance use counselor, I have trained and studied extensively in psychoanalytic technique and theory. Harm Reduction Psychotherapy is the holistic treatment philosophy I have embraced throughout my career, inspired by pioneers in the field such as G. Alan Marlatt, Patt Denning, Jeannie Little, and my personal mentor Dee-Dee Stout.

My eclectic approach also incorporates ancient Buddhist teachings, Motivational Interviewing, Attachment Theory and a wide range of psychoanalytic practice and theory.

If you are working with me, you are the expert on your life, and we are partners in finding what works best for you.

I was born and raised in Northern California, and am now centered in Sacramento after working as a harm reduction-based substance use counselor for nearly ten years at The Stonewall Project in San Francisco.

When I am not working, I am usually reading psychoanalytic literature and playing music. Before completing my education as a Licensed Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LAADC), I worked as a political reporter, political consultant and researcher. My MA and BA degrees are in Government. I practice meditation, and consider spirituality and compassionate action to be the heart of my existence.

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Darcy Dittrich

September 24, 2022 by Darcy Dittrich

My Approach​

I endeavor to bring warmth, awareness, and connection to my sessions. I co-create a unique healing experience with clients, often using humor and creativity to encourage mindfulness, self-compassion, and change. I believe firmly that healing is non-linear, and absolutely that it is possible. My colleagues have described me as “compassionate, deep-feeling, inquisitive and intuitive.” My clients have described me as “warm, accepting, and caring.”

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I tend to work from a blend of humanistic, relational, and psychodynamic lenses, which means I work to help clients gain clearer insight into their lives, identities, and relationships while holding that each person is a unique, valuable being. We’ll look at patterns that have shown up again and again in your life by gaining a deeper understanding of your emotions, thoughts, early-life experiences and beliefs. Once we can see these patterns clearly is when we can begin to approach the change you’d like to see. We’ll also focus on your relationships, values, and autonomy. I borrow techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-Based Self Compassion, and Motivational Interviewing. You may or may not be familiar with these theories and terms, and ultimately you probably don’t need to be! Once we establish your goals, we’ll develop a treatment plan with what’s best for you.

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I pursue antiracism, feminism, Harm Reduction, Health at Every Size (HAES), LGBTQ+ allyship and disability justice. I am trauma-informed. I encourage the discussion of intersectional identity. If you’re not sure what that means, let’s talk about it!

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About Me

I earned my Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from The Wright Institute in Berkeley. I completed my Clinical Internship at SF AIDS Foundation’s Stonewall Project, a counseling program dedicated to providing Harm Reduction-based substance use and mental health treatment to gay, bi and trans men who have sex with men (MSM) who are interested in addressing their drug or alcohol use. I have specific clinical experience working with anxiety, depression, substance and alcohol use, sex and sexuality, career coaching, identity, trauma, and relationships. I have a deep understanding of multicultural relationships, work stress, life transitions, blended families, performing arts, chronic pain, and intuitive eating.

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Prior to beginning a career in counseling, I worked at tech startups and Fortune 500 corporations for a decade. This helped me develop a strong sense of professionalism, and also exposed me to the pressures of our modern working world. I’ve witnessed the impacts of stress, burnout, and discrimination. Supporting my colleagues in their struggles deepened my interest in pursuing a career helping others with healing and growth.

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I grew up in the Northeast, and have also lived in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic, plus a brief time in Rome. I love exploring and learning about new cultures, but California has been my home since 2010. My favorite things to do include: walking, hiking, dancing, yoga, listening to music, painting, singing at the top of my lungs, cooking, baking bread, meditating and taking naps.

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Asian American Pacific Islander Mothers

September 24, 2022 by Kate Viernes

Are you an AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islander) mom or mom-to-be, in the early stages of motherhood? Are you looking to create community with other AAPI moms In a safe, supportive space to explore motherhood together?

Join the AAPI Mothers Virtual Support Group

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Asian Women's Issues

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