We specialize in your most important relationships using short-term and goal focused counseling, based in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. We offer couples that are on the brink of separation a chance to do an intensive treatment option. Couples spend two days, five hours with a therapist. This option is intense, and can be powerful.
We work with couples and marriages, or any type of relationship that that is meaningful. We work on a variety of issues, including communication, new parent-hood, conflict & intimacy. We work with co-founders to strengthen executive performance. These important relationships are often tied to success and finances which requires a therapist that is specialized and trained.
We work with couples and marriages, or any type of relationship that that is meaningful. We work on a variety of issues, including communication, new parent-hood, conflict & intimacy. We work with co-founders to strengthen executive performance. These important relationships are often tied to success and finances which requires a therapist that is specialized and trained.
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Brooke Armstrong is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT #51691). She has long been fascinated by how the brain works and how we create our own experience. Currently, Dr. Armstrong sees clients in her private practice in Hayes Valley, where many of her clients work through major transitions, discover their strengths and overcome the obstacles in their lives.
As a couples therapist, I have a unique window into the world of relationships. I see people from all walks of life, trying to do the best they can. So, what pulls them into couples counseling? There are many things, but the biggest offender that lurks in the shadow is silence. Silence, not in the traditional definition, but rather the continuous dance of holding back speaking your truth.
Erika Boissiere is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT #84047) who specializes in couples counseling and is based out of San Francisco, California. She is also an adjunct instructor at University of San Francisco, teaching Master Level courses to students that are learning to be Marriage and Family Therapists.
Phil Boissiere, MFT is a couples and adult ADHD specialist based in San Francisco & the Silicon Valley. He brings his zest for life, professionalism, and humor to all aspects of his work. He dedicates himself to helping people overcome life's hurdles with purpose and passion. He believes that when motivated people are given the tools to succeed they will reach their goals and live a life that is rich with meaning.
Dr. Alyse Danis has been in private practice for 22 years, specializing in relationship counseling with adolescents, adults and older adults. Her experience includes teaching in the Counseling Psychology Department at the University of San Francisco (USF) for 10 years as well as serving as the Associate Director of the USF Center for Child and Family Development.
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Morgan R.
Dec 07, 2020
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Erika is awesome and has helped my relationship so much!
My partner and I have been together for a long time and wanted to try therapy to solve small but regularly occurring issues. I was hesitant to try couples therapy and even more trepidatious to meet via video conferencing. I have to say, Erika made all those fears subside and has made therapy something we look forward to.
I love her approach too. She listens past what I say and is able to articulate my feelings in a way I couldn't/can't. Instead of forcing solutions on us, she makes suggestions based on her experience and our
My partner and I have been together for a long time and wanted to try therapy to solve small but regularly occurring issues. I was hesitant to try couples therapy and even more trepidatious to meet via video conferencing. I have to say, Erika made all those fears subside and has made therapy something we look forward to.
I love her approach too. She listens past what I say and is able to articulate my feelings in a way I couldn't/can't. Instead of forcing solutions on us, she makes suggestions based on her experience and our
Kien L.
Apr 26, 2018
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First time with therapy. First off, if you're considering couples counseling, good for you. You have to start somewhere. It's not easy to have to admit something might be wrong in your. It took us a while to get to that point, but I'm glad we took the leap into therapy land and tried it out. Anyway, what I think I liked the most about our therapist was that she was educational, patient & and really followed up on us. She gave us tools and homework assignments which helped hone the skills, and we'd practice them in between session. Some sessions were harder and more interesting
Rachel L.
Aug 27, 2016
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After three years together, my boyfriend and I just weren't connecting anymore. We contemplated breaking up but then a friend recommended we try therapy first. I always thought couples counseling was just for married people who hated each other but I couldn't have been more wrong. After only two sessions I feel like I'm in a whole new relationship! We have been learning the importance of communication and how to rebuild trust. I couldn't be more grateful for the relationship institute, they have completely changed my idea of what "couples therapy" is. If you've
Chris W.
Aug 02, 2016
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I've never been to couples therapy, but a friend recommended the Relationship Institute. My partner and I were not in a good place before we started therapy, but after about a month, we're super happy with the results. We are learning how to talk each other!....and the Institute was the reason why. Can't say what will happen in the future, but for now, its been a godsend.
Jessica G.
Jul 20, 2015
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We've recently concluded couples counseling at The Relationship Institute. Like other previous posters have already said, it is a great resource if you are seeking couples counseling. Without diving into exact details, our therapist was extremely good! She gave us helpful practical tools and we can see the change in our relationship already. She gave us clear and direct messages about our relationship and how to change our behaviors. She was not afraid to tell us what we needed to hear and we both learned a lot. Yes...it was hard to have an outsider say things that you don't exactly
Liz R.
Apr 04, 2015
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I've had the pleasure of working with Erika Boissiere - she and I are colleagues. Erika is an excellent couples therapist. Her greatest skill is that she understands people. Every couple (every client for that matter) comes in with a unique set of circumstances and concerns. Erika is able to quickly connect with the couple and figure out how to help. She's very skilled not only in giving couples tools, but most importantly, how to motivate couples to change. She is someone that I also enjoy as a person. She's funny and easy going while simultaneously serious and very grounded in
Shannon D.
Feb 21, 2015
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After several weeks of searching for a couples therapist, we located the Relationship Institute. Our counselor was effective, calming and supportive. We were given space to share our stories, as well as process really difficult aspects of our marriage. Although counseling can be difficult (some sessions were hard), we have walked away a far stronger couple than we first arrived. I highly recommend this office if you are in need of couples therapy.
Talia R.
Feb 12, 2015
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I would highly recommend Erika as a therapist! Erika is extremely professional, insightful and experienced. As her colleague, I would not hesitate to use Erika as a trusted resource, or to refer clients to her with confidence. It's very evident that Erika cares deeply about her clients, and works hard to provide the highest quality therapy for the couples and individuals she sees.
Ravi B.
Feb 06, 2015
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I've recently finished couples therapy with Erika at the Relationship Institute. She was extremely professional, called me and my girlfriend back immediately, answered all of our questions up front, and overall felt that she was a really good couples therapist.
We had tried out a therapist prior who said they did couples therapy, but later found out they really only work as an individual therapist, which in my opinion, is a completely different skill set that we were looking for. It was clear from the beginning that Erika was trained in dealing with couples - especially couples that have
We had tried out a therapist prior who said they did couples therapy, but later found out they really only work as an individual therapist, which in my opinion, is a completely different skill set that we were looking for. It was clear from the beginning that Erika was trained in dealing with couples - especially couples that have
Zack M.
Jan 08, 2015
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If you need couples therapy, and you don't want a lot of silent awkward pauses while your relationship is in dire straits, this is the place to go.
We called the Relationship Institute of San Francisco, and got paired up with Erika Boissiere, a couple's therapist. Erika's mind works faster than most. Her wit and sincerely genuine approach makes one real comfortable, and confident she is getting everyone on the same team. She keeps a the flow of conversation direct that is motivating and efficient. At the same time, she balances it with positive feel that makes no one feel attacked
We called the Relationship Institute of San Francisco, and got paired up with Erika Boissiere, a couple's therapist. Erika's mind works faster than most. Her wit and sincerely genuine approach makes one real comfortable, and confident she is getting everyone on the same team. She keeps a the flow of conversation direct that is motivating and efficient. At the same time, she balances it with positive feel that makes no one feel attacked
