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Helping Children, Families, Couples and Individuals in the Bay Area + Online
Rachel Safadi, LMFT
Rachel Safadi is a licensed therapist serving children, families, couples and individuals in Silicon Valley and the greater San Francisco Bay Area. She approaches therapy through a holistic lens, a form of healing that considers the whole person — body, mind, spirit, and emotions — in order to achieve growth and wellness. Rachel integrates a variety of effective therapy methods to provide individualized care that is flexible to her client's needs and supports their goals. Her primary method is Gestalt Therapy, which embraces a holistic, person-centered approach. The aim is for people to become aware of significant sensations within themselves and their environment so that they can respond fully and reasonably to situations. At the same time, they learn to accept and value themselves. Rachel is also trained in EMDR and Brainspotting Therapies. These are two related forms of psychotherapy that have the amazing power to unlock creativity, process past trauma, and help client's experience unique breakthroughs.
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Bluebird Marriage and Family Therapy is a safe and nurturing place for you and your family to embark on a healing journey. It is a place for your child to grow and overcome adversity, while learning about the value of self-love; and a space for individuals, caregivers and couples to gain knowledge, increase their inner strengths and build self-confidence.
In our increasingly multicultural society, it is important to understand the context of my client's past and present. I do this by coming from a place of curiosity with an "open mind" to our therapy sessions. Together, we will gain awareness and insight into patterns and processes that don't serve you anymore. We will build upon and utilize your strengths to accomplish your goals and heal. This process will reward you with a greater sense of freedom, self-control, and peace.
Family therapy centers around the idea of family as a system with rules and dynamic patterns. We will assess these patterns, make a plan for change, and set goals to achieve healthy interactions. Along the way, I will provide coaching, assist with healing, and help your family improve communication.
I am trained in The Gottman Method and use this approach to help couples in need of support. The goals of couples therapy are (1) to disarm conflicting verbal communication, (2) remove barriers that create a feeling of stagnancy in conflicting situations, (3) increase intimacy, respect, and affection, and (5) create a heightened sense of empathy and understanding within the context of the relationship. I will create a safe space where we can heal wounds and move towards forgiveness.
