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Free
Consultation Available
To First-Time Clients
415-244-7850
4831 Geary Blvd.
(by Park Presidio Blvd.)
San Francisco, CA 94118
Map
directions to office
feeleyj@pacbell.net
Alphard, 1964, by Paul Feeley
www.paulfeeley.com
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Jennifer Feeley, MFT
Marriage
Family Therapist
License
#MFC35307
Therapy
can be a bridge to change. Let me help you cross that bridge to a
deeper understanding of yourself, your relationships, and your choices
for a full and purposeful life.
Education
and Training:
- M.F.T.,
Licensed Marriage Family Therapist.
- M.A.,
Counseling Psychology, University of San Francisco.
- M.A.,
Museum Studies, John F. Kennedy University.
- M.A.
with Distinction, Humanities, San Francisco State University.
- California
Community College Teaching Credential, Humanities, San Francisco State
University.
- B.A.,
Theatre, Sarah Lawrence College.
- Postgraduate emphasis
on expressive arts therapies, Jungian dream analysis, and group psychotherapy.
- Primary Orientations:
Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral, and Analytical Psychology (Jungian).
Treatment
Issues:
I work with
individuals and couples on a broad range of issues, helping them develop
better tools of communication, as well as find relief from conflict
and emotional pain. I also help adults who have grown up in alcoholic
or abusive environments, who may be dealing with addictions themselves,
as well as an aftermath of anxiety and fragile self-esteem. With past
careers involving teaching and the arts, I am skilled in addressing
issues of blocked creativity, which often manifest as depression and
general confusion about one's life and career. Ultimately, I see psychotherapy
as a quest for psychological wholeness and connection, bringing one
closer to one's true purpose, meaning, and self-knowledge.
Persons of
diverse cultural backgrounds are welcome.
Couples
Therapy:
Even strong relationships
can fall prey to stress and disillusionment at one time or another.
How you tackle these problems impacts the closeness and stability
of your relationship. Couples therapy offers a chance to sort out
what is going on between you in a safe, non-judgmental environment.
In my work with couples, I look at the current stressors between you,
as well as underlying issues from your families of origin that may
be contributing to the problem. With creative use of personality
assessment questionnaires, I help you resolve conflicts and improve
communication both at home and in the workplace. I use this approach
not only for Love Relationships, but also for Work Relationships,
Mentoring Relationships, and particularly for Pre-Marital
Couples who want to work preventatively to avoid misunderstandings
stemming from innate differences, or who may be struggling with questions
of commitment.
Care for
Caretakers:
Being a caretaker
can be draining emotionally. If you are caring for a family member,
or you are a healthcare professional working with seriously ill patients,
psychotherapy can provide a necessary and well-deserved refuge for
healing. I encourage you to come in, learn ways to take care of yourself,
and avoid burnout in this demanding work.
Support
Groups: (Not
Currently in Session)
I
also lead support groups on the following themes. For more information,
please refer to these links:
Midlife Is A Balancing Act (for
women)
Exploring Your Dreams
(for men and women)
Professional
Affiliations:
- California
Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)
- San
Francisco Chapter (SFCAMFT)
- Northern
California Group Psychotherapy Society (NCGPS)
- Bay Area Association
of Psychological Type (BAAPT)
Note:
Please feel
free to call me for an initial consultation. If I am not the
right therapist for you, I will be happy to refer you.
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