Valerie Tate, MFT (License # MFC45081)

When you are in pain, there are two ways to alleviate the pain. One is to run away from it, the second is to dive right into the core of its causes. This is my work. Together, we go on an adventure, (almost a soul treasure hunt), to awaken the wounded parts of you in a gentle and loving space. Healing is possible when we liberate ourselves from fear, anxiety, depression, stuckness, rage, insecurities...

I work with all ages of your self and sub-personalities and use them as a resource for healing. As an expressive art therapist, I use your creativity as a portal. Why creativity?

Creativity and Play is a balance between structure and flow. It opens us up to our conscious and unconscious roles, desires and imagination. It gives us permission to experiment with ideas and fantasies harmlessly. Play experiments with life and all of its potentials. We can play on the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels.

My modalities include Expressive Arts Therapy (Drawing, Writing, Movement, Dance, Drama, Music), Symbolism, Guided Imagery, Dreamwork, EMDR(eye movement desensitization reprocessing), CBT, Jungian, Gestalt, Transpersonal. Areas of focus include: Trauma, Parenting, Couples, Sexuality, Artists, Pregnancy, GLBT, Alternative Relationship/Marriage, Career transition.

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I work with:

Individuals, Couples, Families and Kids

Roommates (unpacking dynamics of sharing space and relating)

GLBT Individuals and Couples

Lila Group: Divine Play Therapy for Women (open and ongoing weekly group)

Pregnant Women and their partners

Couples focusing on interplay between sensuality, sexuality, intimacy & relationship

Parents and Parenting Dynamics

Alternative Relationships (polyamory, open marriage, etc.)

Artists

EMDR

EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing. I offer EMDR as part of long term therapy work and/or short term EMDR focused work with clients (10 sessions or less).

Session Fees:

Individual or Couples Sessions     50 minutes  |  $150
Extended Sessions     80 minutes  |  $200
Lila Group     2 hour sessions  |  $50 (per session)

Insurance: I can provide you with a receipt to submit to your insurance company for paid sessions. Coverage depends on your provider.

For initial consultation call 415-255-2674 or email valtate@comcast.net