My work with individuals integrates mindful, somatic (body-centered) and experiential approaches with more traditional psychotherapies to gently explore and gradually re-shape the deeply embodied patterns and core beliefs that keep you from feeling fully alive and whole in relationship to yourself and others.

I offer both long-term and short-term therapy to help with trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship, anger, abuse, life transition and LGBTQ issues.  I am also trained in EMDR, a type of psychotherapy often helpful with the resolution and healing of abuse and trauma-related problems.

My work with couples integrates cognitive and communication skill building with emotionally mindful and focused therapy to help couples:

• Transform arguments and chronic conflicts into clear, honest, respectful communication
• Develop greater capacities for trust, understanding and healthy connection
• Appreciate how self-expression and differentiation can lead to deeper emotional and physical intimacy

I welcome couples of all lifestyle orientations.

We often feel like we’re on a very lonely planet. Whether we feel stuck socially or in unfulfilling work or stifling relationships, most of us can benefit from group support to help build a new foundation for healthy choice and change.

The longer-term therapy groups are for adults wanting greater fulfillment and authenticity in relationships.  These on-going interactive groups are designed for adults who have some previous  therapy  experience and  are often helpful as an adjunct to individual therapy.  Members are asked for a one year (minimum) commitment to the group.

As a group member you are invited to step beyond your habitual comfort zone and in a safe and confidential setting learn: 

• How you come across to others
• What others honestly think of you
• To trust and be trusted
• To say what’s bothering you instead of holding it in  and
• To experience disagreement as a healthy way to  build intimate resilient relationships

In the short-term support groups about life transitions and grief that I facilitate, you will have the opportunity to:

• Connect with a supportive group of caring people
• Deepen your understanding of the phases of life transitions
• Study and reshape limiting patterns, habits and core beliefs
• Manage your own process with greater awareness, compassion and skill

Please call  Marjie Chaset, MFT at 415 364-3029 for more details and to schedule a preliminary interview.

Family Therapy