My San Francisco Therapy Practice

I provide psychotherapy for individuals, couples, families, and groups, and have additional experience working with children, adolescents, and members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community. Particular areas of interest include issues such as depression, anxiety, stress, HIV, substance abuse, transgender identity, life transitions, relationships, and parenting.

I am working under the supervision of Dino Di Donato, MFT, and sharing his beautiful office located on the top floor of the Hotel Whitcomb, on Market Street at 8th Street. It is easily accessible from the Civic Center BART/MUNI Station, with public and metered parking also available nearby.

My office hours are Fridays from 1 to 8 PM, and Saturdays from 10 AM to 5 PM.

Therapeutic Approach

I believe that the therapeutic relationship is of primary importance, and endeavor to use the best in myself – empathy, warmth, authenticity, compassion, and unconditional positive regard – to assist my clients in achieving the change they desire.

My style is pragmatic and interactive, seeking to meet my clients where they are, and integrating elements of humanistic-existential, psychodynamic, family systems, and mindfulness-based cognitive therapeutic approaches, as appropriate.

Education

  • Master of Science, Counseling: Marriage and Family Therapy, San Francisco State University, 2008.
  • Master of Arts, Sociology, University of Washington, 1988.
  • Bachelor of Science, Human Ecology, Western Washington University, 1980.

Selected Workshops/Conferences Attended

  • Awakening to Mindfulness: Buddhism and Psychology
  • The Crucible of Your Own Experience: Fine-Tuning the Clinical Applications of Mindfulness
  • Desperate Househusbands? Gay Male Sexuality and Gay Male Parenting
  • Queer Families = Healthy Families
  • LGBTQ Parenting
  • Affect, Attachment, Behavior, Cognition
  • Motivational Interviewing in the Treatment of Substance Abuse

Experience

  • Private Practice, San Francisco, CA, 12/08 - present.
  • Mental Health Therapist, Youth Service Bureau, South San Francisco, CA, 6/08 - present.
  • Marriage Family Therapy Trainee, Youth Service Bureau, South San Francisco, CA, 2007 - 2008.
  • Marriage Family Therapy Trainee, New Leaf: Services for Our Community, San Francisco, CA, 2006 - 2007.
  • Senior Communicable Disease Investigator and Health Program Coordinator, Seattle-King County Department of Public Health, HIV/AIDS Epidemiology Unit, Seattle, WA, 1989-1995.
  • Chair, Community Advisory Board, University of California, San Diego Antiviral Research Center, 2002 - 2003. CAB member from 2001 - 2003.
  • Board Member, San Diego POZabilities, San Diego, CA; a social support group improving the emotional well-being of HIV-positive men through social events and activities, 2000 - 2001.
  • Volunteer, Northwest AIDS Foundation, Seattle, WA, 1996 - 1997.
  • Volunteer, Seattle AIDS Support Group, Seattle, WA, 1992 - 1997.
  • Volunteer Speaker, AIDS Prevention Project Speaker’s Bureau, Seattle-King County Department of Public Health, 1988.
  • Volunteer Crisis Intervention Counselor, Whatcom County Crisis Hotline, Bellingham, WA, 1980.
  • Coordinator, Union of Sexual Minorities Center (now the LGBT Alliance), Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA, 1979.

Professional Memberships

  • California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)
  • CAMFT, San Francisco Chapter
  • Gaylesta: GLBT Psychotherapist Association of the Bay Area

Fees

I have a sliding scale fee based on income, and do my utmost to make therapy as affordable as possible.

Payment for services may be made either by cash or check. I do not accept insurance, although I am happy to provide you with a receipt, or complete any necessary paperwork, should you wish to seek reimbursement from your healthcare insurance provider.

Resources

HIV LGBT MINDFULNESS

Skillful Means

An Interpersonal Process Group for Men

Seeking personal growth, and have a desire to work through the obstacles to greater connectedness with others? In this group we will:

  • Learn to manage stress, reduce depression and anxiety, and become more present and effective using mindfulness practices.
  • Examine men's experience of managing stress and change.
  • Improve interpersonal skills.
  • Gain new problem-solving skills.
  • Increase self-awareness and gain a greater sense of acceptance through interaction with other men.
  • Build a sense of community to support personal growth.
  • Explore issues related to intimacy, relationships, and the expression of male sexuality.

This group is open to all adults who identify as male -- biological, transgender, gay, straight, bisexual, queer, or questioning -- and meets every Saturday from 10 am - 12 pm. First session is free. $40 per session thereafter or $120 for 4 sessions paid in advance.

Please call me at (415) 577-0057 for more information and to schedule a free intake interview.

Contact

Marshall George, MFTI

Market Street Center for Psychotherapy
Hotel Whitcomb
1231 Market Street, Suite 810
San Francisco, CA 94103

Telephone: (415) 431-3466
Cell: (415) 577-0057
Email: marshall@mgpsychotherapy.com

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