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Gilda Meyers, MS Sex: Female; MFT # MFC16998 (Since 1982) 1414 Fourth St. # 201, San Rafael 94901 (415) 472-2765, (415) 453-1839 Fee scale: $100-$140 DESCRIPTION OF CLINICAL PRACTICE I bring forty years of experience to my work as a therapist with individuals, couples, families and groups. Originally trained as an art therapist and body therapist, I appreciate the depth and power of non-verbal experience and creative expression as well as the need to integrate these experiences with language. My work springs from a deep respect for the wisdom of the body and the creative intelligence that guides each of us toward health and wholeness. Key to the process is the therapy relationship which provides a safe place for the client to develop trust and explore the ways that the past colors and shapes the present. I am experienced at integrating spiritual practice, twelve-step recovery work and psychotherapy and find that this interweave can strengthen and facilitate the healing process. I am certified in Somatic Experiencing (SEP) and EMDR, both valuable modalities for working with PTSD, developmental trauma, and a range of other issues. I currently offer groups for midlife women in transition and for women exploring the issues of aging, using art, writing, meditation, and body awareness as well as group sharing in a supportive environment. VIPASSANA/MEDITATION BACKGROUND Daily meditation practice (Surat Shabd yoga and vipassana meditation), 1971-present. Facilitator, Kalyana Mitta group (Practice in Daily Life), 1994-2002. RELEVANT CLINICAL TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE Private practice as body therapist and somatic psychotherapist, 1970-present. Staff facilitator, Hospice of Marin, 200-2009. Staff Facilitator, Spirit Rock Meditation Center, 1995-2000. Clinical supervisor, Community Institute for Psychotherapy, 1989-97. Clinical Trainer, Community Institute for Psychotherapy, 1995-present. Somatic Experiencing Training (Peter Levine's work with trauma). Completed 3 year training and certification as Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, 2005. EMDR (Level I and Level II) training with Francine Shapiro, Ph.D., 1994. Existential-Humanistic psychotherapy training/consultation with James Bugental, 1987-88, Michael Whitson, 1981-84, Jean Norelli, 1980-94. Continuum Movement with Emilie Conrad and Susan Harper, 1986-96. Hypnosis certification (SSU, 1988). Additional training with Milton Erickson Foundation, UC Extension, N. Cal. Society of Clinical Hypnosis. Guided imagery work with Rachel Naomi Remen, MD, 1983-88. Lomi bodywork training and apprenticeship with Robert Hall, MD, 1970-71. Massage training, certification, Gamma School of Massage, 1971. S.F. Gestalt Institute training program, 1969-71. Other specialized trainings and experience: post traumatic stress, alcohol/drug abuse and other addictions, child sexual abuse, grief and loss, aging and longevity, anxiety disorders, depression. |