For organizations and individuals. When the external world is chaotic and uncertain, our internal worlds become even more important. Individual therapy offers a relationship that is dedicated exclusively to you and your development: a laboratory in which we can explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
One of the biggest factors determining the outcome of your relationships is whether you have the right tools to navigate the challenges that arise. Group psychotherapy is a proven method of working through difficulties in relationships with ourselves, friends, family, and intimate partners. Studies show that happy employees are productive employees.
One of the biggest factors determining the outcome of your relationships is whether you have the right tools to navigate the challenges that arise. Group psychotherapy is a proven method of working through difficulties in relationships with ourselves, friends, family, and intimate partners. Studies show that happy employees are productive employees.
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Organizations maximize performance by improving the wellness, psychological safety and emotional intelligence of their members. I partner with companies to design and facilitate training programs to satisfy mutually created learning goals. I form meaningful, supportive relationships with clients across organizational levels, ranging from CEOs to analysts, to assist them in their growth and transformation.
Psychotherapy is helpful for specific issues and also for more general concerns about where your life is going. My approach is warm and supportive, and I also care enough about you to be real with you; so I will challenge beliefs, behaviors, and patterns that do not serve you. Together, we will look at your current struggles and history, opening the door to your deeper thoughts, feelings, and wishes.
Individual therapy offers a relationship that is dedicated exclusively to you and your development: a laboratory in which we can explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, as well as issues around career, relationships and attachment, communication, and outdated belief systems.
Like in most relationships, interpersonal issues will likely arise between us, but unlike most relationships, we can constructively explore and work through what arises to create transformative and corrective experiences.You will be supported and challenged, without judgment. We will work to heal parts of you that have been hurt, let go of parts of you that no longer serve you, and awaken parts of you that have been silenced or shut down.
Like in most relationships, interpersonal issues will likely arise between us, but unlike most relationships, we can constructively explore and work through what arises to create transformative and corrective experiences.You will be supported and challenged, without judgment. We will work to heal parts of you that have been hurt, let go of parts of you that no longer serve you, and awaken parts of you that have been silenced or shut down.
Couples counseling sessions are typically 50 minutes, but depending on your situation, 75 or 100 minute sessions are also an option. Many relationships fail because people have unrealistic expectations. Difficult times are not necessarily a sign that you should break up. In fact, difficult times are to be expected and part of the natural life cycle of relationships.
Group psychotherapy is a proven method of working through difficulties in relationships with ourselves, friends, family, and intimate partners, including struggles with: depression, alone-ness, social anxiety, conflict, exclusion and inclusion, shyness, and competitiveness. A group format is one step closer to real life than individual therapy, as you are dealing with a sampling of people versus a mental health professional exclusively.
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Jessica K.
May 18, 2021
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I Hired Yael in a coaching capacity to facilitate a team-building workshop to address remote working concerns among my team.
Yael was east to work with, came up with a creative way to address what our team was struggling with in a way that was light, approachable, and engaging. In a short time, she built an environment of trust and openness that allowed team members to really connect, even over zoom.
Since our 3 hr workshop, Its clear there's been a lasting change in the team dynamic. People are proactively giving feedback in a way that's constructive and the team feels like there&apos
Yael was east to work with, came up with a creative way to address what our team was struggling with in a way that was light, approachable, and engaging. In a short time, she built an environment of trust and openness that allowed team members to really connect, even over zoom.
Since our 3 hr workshop, Its clear there's been a lasting change in the team dynamic. People are proactively giving feedback in a way that's constructive and the team feels like there&apos
Anna K.
Apr 16, 2021
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I started working with Yael for career coaching over 2 years ago and I couldn't recommend her enough. I've referred her to multiple friends and professional contacts because I've gotten so much out of working with her. Yael is incredibly empathetic, intelligent, and perceptive. I get the sense that she truly cares about me on a personal level and I'm continually impressed by her active listening and recall of small details. On multiple occasions, she's referenced things I've brought up in passing and when I mention someone, she consistently remembers who they are and
Jennifer M.
Mar 03, 2021
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We recommend Yael to you. She is creative in bringing her extensive training to anything that arises; she's deeply kind while also so keen in her discernment.
We're lucky, as a couple sheltering during a pandemic in a small San Francisco home where all the space is shared space. Before the pandemic we'd renovated part of the house making it nicer to live in; and we'd renovated our relationship, under the gifted guidance of Yael. We uncovered things, stories about each other that had hardened into crusty corners of our hearts where we'd deserted parts of ourselves and each
We're lucky, as a couple sheltering during a pandemic in a small San Francisco home where all the space is shared space. Before the pandemic we'd renovated part of the house making it nicer to live in; and we'd renovated our relationship, under the gifted guidance of Yael. We uncovered things, stories about each other that had hardened into crusty corners of our hearts where we'd deserted parts of ourselves and each
Michael M.
Mar 03, 2021
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My partner and I recommend Yael.
She was a great couples counselor for us; she has all the training, skill and grounding we needed for us to unpack some of complexities of our relationshipship.
Yael is extremely perceptive (perhaps more than we were ready for, at first). Â Fortunately this insight is accompanied by both deep kindness and professionalism.
We were really glad to have this brilliant therapist on our team....
She was a great couples counselor for us; she has all the training, skill and grounding we needed for us to unpack some of complexities of our relationshipship.
Yael is extremely perceptive (perhaps more than we were ready for, at first). Â Fortunately this insight is accompanied by both deep kindness and professionalism.
We were really glad to have this brilliant therapist on our team....
M. M.
Jan 24, 2021
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Paul W.
Oct 05, 2019
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The best therapist I have been to. She has a balance of empathy, wisdom, and -- yes -- confrontation. I never felt belittled by her confrontations though. And those were the most of important times in my work with her. She really helped me be okay with where I was at -- even though where I was at wasn't the ideal in my mind. And that's super important for change. And I am grateful for working with her -- and miss her. She is built for this work.
Monica B.
Mar 09, 2019
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Do not see Yael for infidelity. I see she advertises that as a speciality but she is not trained in the modalities that are actually needed. After many years, I have learned that traditional couples therapy is not helpful if you are dealing with the crisis of infidelity. See a CSAT and/or APSATs trained counselor.
Andrew F.
May 23, 2018
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Brad S.
Nov 04, 2015
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Devon R.
Oct 11, 2015
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Yael's insight gets right to the heart of things. She is gifted in both understanding and seeing potential. Meaning I feel understood and know that she sees the bigger things for me. Yael is masterful at speaking the truth in gentle and kind ways that help me gain a greater sense of freedom in my life. Highly recommend her!
Clare J.
May 04, 2015
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Yael takes her practice to a new level with deep care and dedication to her clients. While being both deeply intuitive and extremely well-educated about emerging theories in the field, she sees clearly to the heart of what matters. She has a strong and innate healing capacity. I am always impressed by her sense of assuredness, reliability, and access to great emotional depth. There are few therapists who can truly merge the internal world with a grounded-ness in the external world. Given her many years in business, Yael has this ability. I would trust her anyone on the path to opening to their
Brian P.
Oct 26, 2014
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My partner and I have been seeing Yael for the last 6 months to work on some conflicts (bad fights!) we were having on an increasing basis. When we started seeing her we thought we were going to have to separate. Now that is totally off the table. Things are not perfect, but they are WAY better, and I cannot say enough about how grateful we both are to Yael. My partner and I work directly, both in and out of the sessions, on the dysfunctional communication patterns we have built up over the years. Learning to communicate better has made the issues seem more manageable and workable. It wasn&apos
Rod S.
Oct 25, 2014
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Rochelle G.
Oct 08, 2014
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Yael is a uniquely talented psychotherapist. Her deep insight and intelligence, mixed with her warmth and soulfulness, make her very effective. Yael is direct and honest, which creates a trust and safety in relationship. She is also very present and connected, which makes me feel seen and attended to. She delivers feedback and reflection with care and compassion, never making me feel judged or criticized, and at the same time pushing me to grow. Sitting with Yael--feeling supported and understood by her--has been a great gift to me. She has helped me to feel more solid in myself, particularly as
Ali H.
Aug 11, 2014
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Yael is a gifted and unique therapist; she is truly one of a kind. This will become evident as soon as you meet her. I highly recommend Yael to anyone looking to work through a current problem, grieve a loss or a breakup, or just become more self-aware. I think of Yael not only as a talented therapist but a healer. She is insightful, sharp, perceptive, and passionate about what she does. I can always feel Yael's authentic presence and care for me. I especially appreciate her ability to challenge me in the right moments, but always doing so in a supportive and engaging way.
M. G.
Jul 15, 2014
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My husband and I have been seeing Yael for couples counseling for about a year and without her, I am pretty sure I would have been divorced by now. We had some intense stuff to deal with, including horrible fighting and an affair. I am eternally grateful to Yael for saving my marriage!
With her combination of empathy and intelligence, Yael skillfully helped us realize what we mean to one another, teaching us to communicate from a vulnerable place and to forgive. I feel understood by Yael and extremely safe, even when difficult stuff comes up during our sessions.
Yael is an excellent couples
With her combination of empathy and intelligence, Yael skillfully helped us realize what we mean to one another, teaching us to communicate from a vulnerable place and to forgive. I feel understood by Yael and extremely safe, even when difficult stuff comes up during our sessions.
Yael is an excellent couples
Ann Marie D.
Jun 23, 2014
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Yael is a fantastic group therapy facilitator. She has such a warm and accepting presence, and is really skilled at helping a diverse group of people come together to support each other. She made space for a lot of difficult stories and heavy emotions, and also brought lightness and laughter when called for. She made a therapy group about a difficult topic (anger) really productive and also genuinely fun at times, which I really appreciated.
Rob N.
Apr 17, 2014
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Yael has been helpful for me in sorting out some communication issues I have had in my romantic life. As a guy, it is helpful to have a woman's perspective, and I always leave our conversations enriched. Yael is very empathic and nurturing, but she also is not afraid to challenge me and show me my blind spots. With her I have been able to understand more about my deeply rooted attitudes and behaviors. I have a much easier time communicating authentically and directly, which means that things flow a lot more smoothly in my romantic relationships, and as well with my work, family, and friendships
