My Approach
My style is warm, kind, relational, collaborative, and highly interactive. Together, we explore everything that is important to you, accessing deep and genuine contact with who you are and what you need and want. We also discover the things that may be keeping you from feeling good about yourself or having the life you want. I work diligently to support you in a way that feels safe, hopeful, and encouraging. Everything you bring into your therapy is welcome and meaningful. I am committed to meeting you with my full engagement, respect, and compassionate attention.
I serve a diverse community of people, welcoming all races, ethnicities, sexual orientations and genders. I work with individuals, couples, families, and also specialize in working with other therapists.
My Theoretical Orientation
Therapy can be extremely effective when the approach being used is tailored to helping you achieve your goals. I use an integrative model, evidence-based practices and a psychodynamic approach to ensure that your needs are being met. I draw on the following theories and therapies according to the needs of each unique individual, couple, or family:
- Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP)
- Attachment Theory
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Control Mastery Theory
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy
- Mindfulness Based Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
My Experience
Issues I address in therapy include:
- Relationships and Intimacy Issues
- Life Changes and Transitions
- Separation and Divorce
- Difficult Feelings of Anxiety, Sadness, Depression, Irritability, Guilt, Shame, or Anger
- Recovery from a Difficult Childhood
- Family Problems
- Domestic Violence
- Parenting
- Identity Issues
- Healing from Emotional, Physical, or Sexual Abuse
- Grief and Loss
- Health Issues and Chronic Illness
- Self-Esteem & Confidence
- Identifying Goals and Life Purpose
- Resolving Past Trauma
- Sexuality
My Credentials and Additional Training
I have a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology from The Wright Institute in Berkeley, California. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #80508 by the California State Board of Behavioral Sciences. I also hold a B.A. in International Affairs from the University of Colorado at Boulder with a diploma in Education.
I have additional training in Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy, Collaborative Couples Therapy, Control Mastery Theory and Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy. I am EMDR trained and also have extensive experience with Non-Violent Communication, Leadership and Conflict Resolution, and Parenting Education and am a certified parenting specialist for the County of Marin.
I am a member of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, the San Francisco Psychological Research Group, the Association of Family Therapists of Northern California, and the AEDP Institute. I have served on the Board of the Marin Chapter of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists.
Faye Simpson, LMFT 