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Angela C. Raffo, MFT

I am a mindfulness-based psychotherapist who facilitates the awareness of emotions, physical sensations and thought patterns in a warm non-judgmental environment.

I use an interactive approach tailored to best meet each individual’s needs, drawing from traditional psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral theories. This combination facilitates both long-term therapy as well as short-term strategic problem-solving.

Clients can heal from deep historical wounds, acquire skills to make needed life changes for today, and collaboratively explore and examine the challenges that create difficulties and barriers in their lives.

My practice is also informed by Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), focusing on emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness skills. I have been co-leader of a DBT skills training group since 2001, and I provide individual DBT skills training.

Our work together will empower you to recognize and build on your internal strengths, change old thinking patterns and behaviors, and encourage new growth towards wholeness, confidence, joy and vitality.

Contact
415 835 2185
angela@mindfulnesstherapy.org

Theraputic Approach and Specialties

I work with a wide variety of clients, including adults, youth, couples, and families. One of my specialties is working with adolescents. I have worked with adolescents for several years, both in private practice and in Bay Area middle and high schools (Jefferson, South San Francisco, and Cabrillo school districts). I have been practicing psychotherapy since 1998.

Areas of Specialty

  • Anger management

  • Anxiety

  • Childhood or adult trauma/PTSD

  • Codependence

  • Communication/interpersonal skills

  • Couples

  • Depression

  • Emotion regulation

  • GLBT issues—coming out/identity, relationships, transitioning, alternative families

  • Grief/loss/bereavement

  • Infidelity

  • Life transitions

  • Marital/pre-marital counseling

  • Parenting

  • Self-esteem

  • Self-harming behaviors

  • Sexuality

  • Trust issues

Degrees and Training

  • MA in Clinical Psychology, New College of California

  • BA in Psychology, University of Oregon

  • Licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) by the Board of Behavioral Sciences (MFT, MFC 39637)

  • My training also included clinical work at the Iris Center, Pyramid Counseling and Education and New Perspectives Center for Counseling.