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Helping Californians
through all of life's ups & downs

Comprehensive Mental Health Counseling by Expert Psychotherapists

If you're searching for a Mental health psychotherapist in San Rafael, CA, you're likely navigating a deeply personal chapter—whether it's postpartum overwhelm, grief, relationship strain, or a major life transition. You don’t have to go through it alone.

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Our San Rafael-based counseling practice offers evidence-based, trauma-informed therapy tailored to your unique emotional landscape. We specialize in helping individuals, couples, teens and families reconnect with themselves, process complex emotions, and move forward with clarity and resilience.

You Don’t Have to Carry This Alone

Life can shift unexpectedly—parenthood, loss, illness, separation, or identity changes can leave you feeling ungrounded. Therapy offers a structured, supportive space to process those experiences safely.

We help clients who are:

  • Experiencing postpartum depression or anxiety

  • Coping with pregnancy loss or infertility grief

  • Navigating divorce, separation, or relationship challenges

  • Facing chronic illness or cancer-related emotional distress

  • Managing career transitions or burnout

  • Supporting loved ones as caregivers
     

Feeling overwhelmed by major life changes

Group Therapy Session

Specialized Counseling & Therapy Services in San Rafael

Individual Therapy

Individual Therapy

We help individuals process emotional challenges and regain a sense of control and clarity.

Couples & Family Therapy

Couples & Family Therapy

Relationships require understanding, communication, and emotional repair.

Therapy by Life Stage

Therapy by Life Stage

Your needs evolve with life stages—we meet you where you are.

Explore Age-Specific Therapy

Local Mental Health Expert in San Rafael You Can Trust

Choosing a therapist is deeply personal. Here's what sets us apart:

Deep Expertise in Women's Mental Health & Life Transitions

We specialize in postpartum care, grief, and identity shifts—areas often underserved in traditional therapy settings.

Local, Accessible Care in San Rafael

In-person sessions in San Rafael + secure teletherapy across Marin County and California.

Safe, Non-Judgmental Environment

We prioritize emotional safety, inclusivity, and culturally sensitive care.

Maybe ...

You just gave birth,

         and it’s not the bliss everyone
         said it would be.


You love your partner,

         but you don't know if you
          should stay or go.


You closed your Series A funding,

         and you’re feeling the weight of 
         it all.


You suddenly find yourself navigating menopause

         with no compass.
 

Perhaps ...

You’re 42 years old           
 
         and just received a cancer
         diagnosis.


You’ve just retired           

         and trying to figure out
         who you really are.


You’re grieving the loss of 

         your mom,  your brother, 
         your friend,  or a child.

You are not alone.

Life’s big transitions—whether joyful or painful—

           can throw us all
           off balance.


Uncertainty can be difficult and disorienting,

           and any major change,

           especially many at once,

           can lead to anxiety, depression,
           and strained relationships.
 

We help you feel better.

A Big Life Change therapist helps you ...

  • feel supported

 

  • make sense of your thoughts and feelings

 

  • grieve your losses & embrace the possible
     

  • build new tools to thrive

Start Your Journey with a Therapist Today

Our therapists support you
through life's toughest transitions

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What to Expect in Therapy

Starting therapy can feel intimidating. Here's how we make it easier:

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Step 1: Free Discovery Call

A no-pressure consultation to understand your needs.

Step 2: Personalized Treatment Plan

We match you with the right therapist and approach.

Step 3: Ongoing Support & Progress Tracking

We work collaboratively, adjusting as your needs evolve.

Professional Psychotherapy Services We Offer

Kerynne O’Malley has a unique ability to make me feel seen and felt in my most vulnerable moments. I feel her deep care and attunement, which helps me ride the waves of life when I’m out in the world. Her many years of experience supporting others through their darkest and most uncertain times ground me, reminding me there is nothing too big to face with her as my copilot.

Sarah Bamberger

Erin McQueen is a deeply insightful, warm, and generous practitioner, and has finely honed these traits over many years of providing counseling. I consider her a role model of intentionality and care in therapy, and fully recommend her as a clinician.

Garrett Calcagno, Pre-Licensed Professional Therapist

I’ve had the privilege of working with Ali for many years and have seen firsthand her exceptional clinical skills and compassionate approach. Clients I’ve referred to her, including many anxious pregnant and postpartum mothers, have greatly benefitted from her support. Ali has a true gift for helping people navigate life’s transitions with care, insight, and healing. I highly recommend her.

Shannon Myers, LMFT

Frequently Asked Questions

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