who we are

As a therapist I believe that everyone has an innate wisdom living in their body, and my goal is to help you reach yours and reconnect with yourself and the world around you. As a certified integrative mental health professional I view individuals holistically, meaning that I see how all facets of life impact our wellness: what we eat, how we sleep, our support system, our connection with nature, our work, our spirit. I balance western psychological theory (such as IFS and attachment work) with eastern spirituality (such as mindfulness and somatics) to help you explore your mind body connection, identify where you might be stuck, and improve your capacity for human connection and contentment. A valuable part of my work also includes working with people and families of those affected by severe mental illnesses, helping them to achieve stability and live successfully with psychosis and mood disorders.

Training & Education

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker, California

• Masters in Social Welfare degree from UC Berkeley

• Certified Integrative Mental Health Practitioner

• IFS certification, Stepping Stones IFSCA

• Clinician at Face to Face, Sonoma County AIDS Network

As a therapist I believe some of our greatest challenges can reveal themselves to be opportunities for growth and change. As a Level 2 IFS therapist, I believe our minds are inherently multiple. Just like members of a family, inner parts are forced from their valuable states into extreme roles within us. Using this modality, you will begin to understand your system and begin to heal the parts of you that may have taken on extreme roles or have been burdened by your past. IFS is a transformative, evidence-based psychotherapy that helps people heal by accessing and loving their protective and wounded inner parts. In addition, I am trained in IFIO, the IFS method of working with couples. I also utilize EMDR as a tool to understand and rework distressing thoughts, emotions and behaviors in order to facilitate healing.

Training & Education

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker, California

• Masters in Social Work degree from Cal State East Bay

• Certified IFS Institute Level III Therapist

• Certified IFIO couples therapist

• Certified in EMDR Therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)

Maddy Cacciatore, ACSW

As an associate therapist I believe I am here to create a safe container for us to collectively honor your human experience in all of its messy, beautiful, and complicated parts. In our work together we will collaboratively identify and challenge the patterns, experiences, and narratives that no longer serve you, to create a space ripe for welcoming in your most authentic and favorite self. I believe that in a process of deep acceptance and release, we gain access to do the work needed for profound healing and relief. I am honored to work with folks of all backgrounds, identities, and goals, and work with people of all ages (4+ years old).

Training & Education

• Masters in Social Work degree from Widener University with a focus on trauma informed care

• Behavioral consultancy work with neuro-divergent populations

• Trained in homeless advocacy and outreach work

Aniko Z. Benedek, ACSW

As an associate therapist I believe in everyone’s ability to connect with their own inner healing wisdom and that nobody is broken. As Ram Dass would say, we are all just walking each other home. As a sound meditation facilitator and teacher, I am here to support you with tools so that you can better understand the sounds within (thoughts) that are creating your reality and how to create change to better live the life you want.  My approach addresses a range of challenges including depression, anxiety, grief, breakups, family of origin trauma, and life transitions. I utilize a combination of depth psychology, IFS, dream interpretation, and EFT in my practice. Additionally, I specialize in the practice of therapeutic support for psychedelic integration.

Training & Education

• Masters in Social Work degree from Columbia School of Social Work

• Trained at Polaris Insight Center for Ketamine Assisted Therapy

• Fieldwork at MAPS (Multidisciplinary Association of Psychedelic Studies)

• Sound Ceremony Founder and Facilitator

Christina Soiland, APCC 

As an associate therapist I believe that every person has the ability to discover and create their most authentic self, when given the space and support to do so. Life will inevitably bring challenges, but with the right tools and strategies we can  develop self awareness and compassion to face and overcome even the most difficult of circumstances. I work with issues ranging from anxiety and depression to generational trauma, grief and life transitions. I utilize an integrative mind-body approach and enjoy working with individuals, couples and teenagers. I am particularly passionate about our youth and the challenges they face, including the impact of technology and social media.

Training & Education

• Masters in Clinical Counseling from Regent University in Virginia

• Developed curriculum for substance abuse counseling programs for teens and youth 

• Certified Pilates instructor