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Michael Anne Conley, M.A.
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Marriage and Family Therapist
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ABOUT ME:
As a health educator as well as an MFT, my perspective bridges the "mental and emotional" focus of traditional psychotherapy and the "physical and energetic" focus of somatic, or body-oriented psychotherapy.
If insight, or knowledge or even intention and desire, were enough to create change, every one of us would be emotionally and mentally stable just by wanting it to be so. Alas, the human being seems a bit more complex. Because insight and willpower are not enough to create change, something else is required. My office is a "living laboratory" for clients to do more than just talk to gain awareness of their issues. It is a place to disorganize old patterns and practice new behaviors on a bodily level. I have been strongly influenced in this regard by Stanley Keleman, a pioneer in body-oriented therapy, and Tamara Greenberg, a gifted dance movement and somatic therapist.
My clients are individuals, couples and families who are dealing with addiction, health and medical issues and/or have
STYLE
IN THE THERAPY SESSION: You'll experience an interactive approach in therapy with me.
Because my purpose is to support you in making the changes you seek, I will reinforce those behaviors that fit with the future you want to form and guide you in recognizing and then disorganizing the patterns that seem not to match your stated goals.
Sometimes this will involve working in the here and now with your physical patterns that emerge as we discuss your situation. It's very practical, as well as deepening.
SERVICES RENDERED:
Individual Therapy, Couples/Marital Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Family Therapy, Holistic Therapy
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THEORETICAL BACKGROUND:
Other
AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
Addiction Issues, Bereavement/Grief/Loss, Clinical Depression, Compulsive Behaviors, Compulsive Gambling, Depressive Disorders, Drug Abuse, Fibromyalgia, Mood Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive D/O, Pain Disorders, Pain Management, Post Traumatic Stress D/O, Psychosomati
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FEES PER SESSION:
$101 - $150
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HEALTH PLAN PARTICIPATION:
Because your privacy is of utmost importance, I do not participate in any health plans. These programs, I regret to say, involve the disclosure of information about you that I believe should remain private.
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PAYMENTS:
Intake appointments are $60 for an individual, $90 for a couple or a family.
My customary fee is $120 with discounts available for daytime appointments and prepayment for at least four sessions. I have set aside a certain percentage of my practice for low and moderate fees, but at this time have no openings and can only put you on a waiting list.
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CANCELLATIONS:
I have a 24-hour cancellation and rescheduling policy. If you find that your attendance changes such that you are cancelling often even more than 24 hours, we will need to discuss your commitment and reconsider continuing until you are able to give your therapy your full attention.
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SPOKEN: English |
ETHNICITY: Anglo-Saxon |
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AFFILIATION: Other |
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CREDENTIALS:
My educational background is in holistic health (a masters degree from JFK University in Contra Costa County, California) and alcohol and drug treatment (a certificate from JFK as well and years working in medical and non-medical settings).
I am currently president of the California Chapter of the American Mental Health Alliance and a longtime member of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (as well as the San Francisco and East Bay local chapters).
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