PTSD and Trauma Counseling
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Golden Gate Counseling Center
Downtown San Francisco, CA
Randy Weled, MFT
Jeanna Eichenbaum, LCSW




















In addition to creating the space for the truth to be told.  We use
several proven modalitiesto release trauma from the body:
Brainspotting , Prolonged exposure therapy and EFT among a few.

Ways we work with Trauma:





Methods of Working With Trauma Clients

Brainspotting and EMDR
PTSD Exposure Therapy
Process Work and Dream Therapy
Extensive Training Complex Trauma      


Individual therapy for trauma in our San Francisco counseling practices


    Often a client comes to us initially for one reason, and sexual abuse or trauma
    comes up later. We work at each person's pace. With the development of
    Brainspotting developed by David Grand and Lisa Schwarz, we are able to access
    the parts of the brain that hold good and bad memories from the past.  With the
    help of the therapist, you are able to create resources to help you deal with
    traumatic experiences from the past.  We all hold trauma because being born is
    traumatic.

    Things men and woman have hidden all of their life frequently are expressed in
    our sessions.

    We work with dreams and nightmares, showing how disturbances are held in the
    body and providing a means for releasing them.

    We believe that all people are part of a larger group, be it family, spiritual, friends,
    or work. I like to know where a client is coming from to determine how best to be
    of help.

    Often members of an extended family or group are invited to therapy sessions to
    work on a client's specific issues. I have even lived with a group or family to help
    resolve difficult problems.

Sexual abuse and trauma therapy in our San Francisco mental health practice
    A woman came to me who had been sexually abused by a family member. As a
    result of her trauma, she was extremely overprotective of her own children.  Using
    a combination of techniques, I helped her see ways of having healthy relationships
    with her children and husband.  In this case, I worked only with the woman, but
    many times I will work with the entire family.

    Helping individuals through their personal network and investigating a client's
    "personal pathology" reveals that no one lives in a vacuum and that others suffer
    similar feelings.

    I specialize in "inner child" work, and will role-play to help a client work on issues.
    Switching roles often reveals a resolution to the problem.

    Role playing is an effective way of relieving anxiety about stressful situations.

Help with famly-of-origin stress problems in my San Francisco psychotherapy
practice
    One of my clients and I worked on family-of-origin issues.  His mother was very
    controlling and would not allow him to express himself freely. He was an educator
    and wanted to help others through educational programs.  When he first came to
    see me, he was afraid to express his dreams and withdrew to protect himself from
    being hurt. I helped him express his desire to help others through education. He
    now expresses his passion through his unique educational programs.

Fear and phobia therapy in my San Francisco counseling practice
    A man came to see me to overcome his fear of flying. Using experiential and
    cognitive behavior therapy, I led him through an imaginary flight.  From getting
    ready for a trip and packing, to driving to the airport and checking in, to sitting in
    the boarding area waiting, we thoroughly covered every detail.  The next step was
    to actually go to the airport and sit with him, allowing him to experience his
    anxiety. He eventually prepared himself to take a trip and successfully overcome
    his anxiety about flying.

Call today for a free San Francisco therapy consultation
415-834-1755 or email me at: info@goldengatecounseling.com

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Mental health appointments available in my downtown San Francisco counseling
office, by Phone or Webcam.
Golden Gate counseling Center serves the  entire Bay Area including San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, Richmond, Pinole, Santa Rosa, San
bruno, Daly City,  South San Francisco, Burlingame, Sausalito, San Rafael, and Santa Cruz.  We service the counties:   Santa Clara County,
Contra Costa county, Marin county, Sonoma county, Monterey and Mendocino counties. We provide couples counseling, counseling for the gay
lesbian bisexual transgender and intersex community.  We deal with addictions to substance abuse, drugs, alcohol, sex addiction, and debting.  
We also offer family interventions, family therapy and relationship counseling.  Our specialists deal with depression anxiety, trauma, and
codependency.  We work with individuals, couples and families.
Randy Weled
Marriage Family
Therapist
Level II Brainspotting

contact:
415-834-1755
randy@
goldengatecounseling.com
Call or email today for a free
consultation: 415-834-1755
info@goldengatecounseling.com
Jeanna Eichenbaum
Licenced Clinical Social
Worker
Trauma and PTSD
Specialist

Contact:
415-319-9584
jeanna@
goldengatecounseling.com
Are memories from past events interfering with your life?
               

  • Do you have the feeling that you are disassociated from the
    present?

  • Are you finding that you are afraid of having sex?

  • Have you been the victim of physical or sexual abuse, survivor of
    a hate crime, war or some other catastrophic event?