| I am a psychotherapist, licensed by the State of California in 1987, after five years of training, practice, and passing two rigorous exams. I have been in private practice, specializing in women's issues and depression for the past 20 years. I have a master's degree in clinical counseling, and trained at the Women's Therapy Center in the psychology of women in 1984-1985.
In the past 24 years, I have worked with, written about, and lectured about depression, shame, grief, infertility, parenting, addictions, homophobia, adult survivors of alcoholic, abusive, or sexually assaultive parents, spiritual cynicism and other issues. I have worked in several clinics, and have supervised other therapists in their process of learning our profession. I also co-directed an organization for seven years that produced an educational forum for master therapists to train other therapists. I am trained in EMDR.
In my work, I have found that women's struggles with relationships, depression, anxiety, shame, work issues, grief, sexuality and self-esteem are different than those men experience. I have also found that compassionate, direct psychotherapy has a powerful effect in helping people work through these struggles. I work with heterosexual, lesbian, and queer women, as well as heterosexual, gay and queer men.
I listen carefully and compassionately, but I am not a therapist who says nothing but "uh huh" and "how do you feel about that?" I offer feedback of many different kinds, depending on what you need at any particular moment. I am constantly adjusting to be responsive to your needs as they change. I will tell you what your friends don't, and I have a sense of humor, which offers another way for us to connect, or to have a moment of rest from the serious work we do together.
Call or e-mail for appointment. If you mention you saw this offer, your first session or phone consultation is free to see for yourself.
510-525-2341
cynthialubow@yahoo.com
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