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20 Years
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Psychotherapy & Consultation Services in Berkeley, CA
Since 2006, I have dedicated my practice to helping individuals navigate complex emotional challenges through psychotherapy and psychoanalysis. My approach integrates ecological practices, justice psychology, and decolonial theory to address root causes of suffering, including trauma, systemic oppression, and personal identity conflicts. With advanced training in psychodynamic therapy and a focus on liberation-oriented care, I work with clients to build resilience, foster self-acceptance, and reclaim agency in their lives.My practice emphasizes accessibility through online services while maintaining in-person options in Berkeley, CA. As an educator and clinical supervisor, I continually expand my expertise to better serve diverse populations, including marginalized communities and mental health professionals seeking consultation.
Services
Psychotherapy
Psychoanalysis
Clinical Consultation
Trauma Therapy
Grief Counseling
Professional Supervision
Anxiety Treatment
Eating Disorder Support
Identity Exploration
Teletherapy Services
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of clinical experience in trauma and systemic oppression treatment
- Specialized training in decolonial and liberation psychology frameworks
- Offers both in-person and secure telehealth session options
- Provides professional consultation for therapists and clinicians
- Certified in psychodynamic and relational therapy approaches
Associations and certifications
- American Psychological Association (APA) Division 39
- World Professional Association for Transgender Health
- Psychoanalytic Institute of Northern California
- San Francisco Center for Psychoanalysis
What people say
Highly recommended
Sensitive and edgy
Profound transformation
Deeply trusting judgment
Effective root-cause treatment
Services
Psychotherapy
Individual psychotherapy addresses emotional challenges through evidence-based techniques tailored to each client's needs. This service helps clients explore thought patterns, relationship dynamics, and personal history to foster growth. Specialized in treating anxiety, depression, and trauma-related conditions while emphasizing cultural competence and systemic awareness.
Psychoanalysis
Intensive psychoanalytic treatment explores unconscious patterns through regular sessions focusing on dream analysis and associative thinking. This approach helps clients understand deep-seated emotional conflicts and repetitive life patterns. Particularly effective for complex trauma, identity exploration, and long-standing psychological challenges requiring comprehensive understanding.
Clinical Consultation
Professional consultation services for mental health practitioners address clinical challenges and practice development. Offers sociopolitical and trauma-informed perspectives on countertransference and case management. Supports therapists in private practice with business strategies and clinical decision-making while maintaining ethical standards and professional growth.
Trauma Therapy
Specialized trauma treatment addresses both acute and complex PTSD using relational and somatic approaches. Focuses on nervous system regulation and rebuilding personal agency. Incorporates cultural context and systemic oppression impacts while helping clients process traumatic memories and develop coping strategies for ongoing healing.
Grief Counseling
Grief therapy addresses complicated mourning processes and anticipatory grief through compassionate, non-judgmental support. Helps clients navigate emotional transitions and find meaning in loss experiences. Specializes in disenfranchised grief and losses complicated by systemic factors or strained relationships while fostering resilience and emotional integration.
People
Molly Merson
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Molly Merson is a Berkeley-based psychotherapist with 18 years of clinical experience. She holds a Master's in Social Clinical Psychology and is completing psychoanalytic training. Specializing in trauma, identity issues, and systemic oppression impacts, she serves diverse populations including marginalized communities and mental health professionals through therapy and consultation.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you specialize in?
I integrate psychodynamic, relational, and trauma-informed approaches with decolonial frameworks to address emotional challenges and systemic impacts on mental health.
Do you offer teletherapy sessions?
Yes, I primarily offer online therapy through secure video conferencing with limited in-person appointments available in Berkeley, CA.
What are your fees for psychotherapy?
Standard sessions cost $275 for 50 minutes with limited sliding scale options available based on financial need.
How can therapists access professional consultation?
I provide clinical consultation for mental health professionals focusing on case analysis, countertransference management, and practice development strategies.
What populations do you work with?
I specialize in working with trauma survivors, LGBTQ+ individuals, people experiencing systemic oppression, and mental health professionals seeking personal or professional growth.
Are you accepting new clients?
Availability is limited - please contact through the website to inquire about current openings in my practice schedule.
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