During this challenging and uncertain time I am offering all my services online. I am offering talk therapy, EMDR therapy, Somatic Therapy, Ketamine therapy (KAP), and Consultation via Zoom. I am offering SLIDING SCALE fee sessions to support people during this challenging time.
You might feel fear, confusion, struggle with depression or anxiety, old wounds might be triggered, or you finally have time for yourself and want to address some long standing issues.I am available for sessions within 24-hours through an online platform. You are probably here because you are looking for more joy, satisfaction, and fulfillment in your life.
You might feel fear, confusion, struggle with depression or anxiety, old wounds might be triggered, or you finally have time for yourself and want to address some long standing issues.I am available for sessions within 24-hours through an online platform. You are probably here because you are looking for more joy, satisfaction, and fulfillment in your life.
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I am passionate about helping people connect to themselves and create happiness in their lives. I grew up in the Czech Republic under the communist rule, and before making The Bay Area my home in 2003, I traveled and lived around the world, learning from people of diverse cultures. Since my teenage years I have been drawn to contemplative traditions, inspired by various teachers and mentors.
If your issues are standing in the way of having the life you want I can help. I have an Integral Approach to counseling and psychotherapy that is tailored to your uniqueness and your issues. My therapeutic style is interactive, engaging, non-judgmental, and supportive.
I draw from a variety of psychotherapy theories including Psychodynamic, Humanistic, Somatic, Cognitive Behavioral, Solution Focused, and Transpersonal, current research in psychology, neuroscience, and mindfulness, as well as my extensive training, and experience.I believe in the dynamic interrelatedness of body, mind and spirit.
I draw from a variety of psychotherapy theories including Psychodynamic, Humanistic, Somatic, Cognitive Behavioral, Solution Focused, and Transpersonal, current research in psychology, neuroscience, and mindfulness, as well as my extensive training, and experience.I believe in the dynamic interrelatedness of body, mind and spirit.
EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - is one the most throughly researched methods for treatment of psychological trauma and its effectiveness has been demonstrated in numerous studies. It is an evidence-based approach supported by the American Psychiatric Association, the Department of Veteran Affairs, and the Department of Defense as an effective treatment for people diagnosed with PTSD.
In conjunction of working with a medical doctor I provide Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy at Polaris Insight Center. I have studied with Dr. Raquel Bennett at Kriya Institute, and I have been trained by Dr. Phil Wolfson and Julane Andries, MFT - Faculty at the Ketamine Training Center - where I have as well served as a trainer.
Somatic Experiencing is a body-awareness approach to trauma. It is the result of over forty years of observation, research, and hands-on development by Dr. Peter Levine. Somatic experiencing understands trauma related symptoms as an effect of a dysregulation of the autonomic nervous system and believes that human beings have an innate ability to overcome the effects of trauma.
Reviews (5)
Julia L.
Jan 30, 2017
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This review is long over due! Veronika is a truly caring and compassionate person and therapist. Her genuine desire to help others is evident in every form of communication. From texts and emails to in person conversations, Veronika exudes undeniable warmth and presence. Veronika provided me with invaluable encouragement, support, and guidance when I was feeling stuck and unsure. She is extremely professional and experienced, but she is also an expert listener. The kindness she has shown me and the lessons she has taught me will stay with me forever. Knowing her has been a gift.
Elena D.
May 27, 2014
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I find Veronika a very skillful, knowledgeable and intuitive therapist. I felt comfortable sharing my problems with her. She listens well and understands what you are going through, and then asks the right kind of questions to help you explore the issue and understand your subconsciousness. With her guidance I was able to get to the roots of my issues and identify things to work on. She also offered me several helpful tools and techniques, that work well for me.
Kristina B.
Sep 24, 2013
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I highly recommend Veronika as a therapist. She's skilled, ethical, and compassionate and you can tell she loves what she does and really believes in its effectiveness.
I was interested in the Realization Process Spiritual Psychotherapy Veronika offers. We started out with a guided meditation that helped me get grounded so I could more easily zero in on what I needed to talk about. Once that happened, she was able to guide me to the core of what was bothering me and help me work through it. I love that Veronika combines a spacious, accepting attitude with techniques that are results oriented
I was interested in the Realization Process Spiritual Psychotherapy Veronika offers. We started out with a guided meditation that helped me get grounded so I could more easily zero in on what I needed to talk about. Once that happened, she was able to guide me to the core of what was bothering me and help me work through it. I love that Veronika combines a spacious, accepting attitude with techniques that are results oriented
Lea S.
Aug 07, 2013
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I had never done EMDR before, but I knew that it was a type of therapy that's effective in working with trauma. I had a past trauma that I wanted to clear, so I went to Veronika for EMDR. She immediately put me at ease and explained EMDR. She also reassured me that we would go slowly and at a pace that felt comfortable. I appreciated the time she took to understand the complexity of what I was working with, and the skill she has in using EMDR. My work with her was very powerful and it helped me access my own inner resources for healing. I feel grateful for the work I did with Veronika. She
Rochelle G.
Jun 28, 2013
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Veronika is a truly special therapist. Her attuned presence, empathy, warmth, and compassion made me feel quickly safe and comfortable with her. Despite going into traumatic material when doing EMDR work with Veronika, I felt able to really drop into my fear and vulnerability because I knew she was right there with me. I could tell when describing and explaining my experiences that she really wanted to understand and that she was holding me and my circumstances with great care. I had my first experience of EMDR with Veronika, and it made me a believer in this methodology, as I moved through
