Hi there, I'm Mary!

I practice a collaborative approach to therapy as I believe this empowers my clients to obtain what they desire regarding therapeutic goals. I specialize in couples and family therapy.

My focus

I have experience working with couples, families, adolescents, young adults, adults, and older adults. I also specialize in blended families.

My approach

I did postgraduate training for couples and family therapy at the Ackerman Institute for the Family. I use the Ackerman Relational Model with this population. I practice Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with individuals, especially for anxiety and mood disorders. Other modalities offered are Solution-Focused Therapy, DBT, and ACT.

My communication style

My communication style is safe, warm, and provides a nonjudgmental environment.

My journey to mental healthcare

I started my journey as a therapist with a special interest in the Latino community. I studied Spanish and became a mentor to numerous Latina women. Additionally, I am a mother/stepmom of nine children and was able to see the need for mental health providers who were able to work with the challenges associated with blended families.

My goals for you

I work collaboratively with my clients, as I believe they are the experts in their own lives. Together, we will design a treatment plan that they can take with them and refer to even when therapy with me ends.

Our first session

The first session will be longer in duration than the following sessions, as we will complete an intake and diagnostic assessment.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Buddhist, Christian

Expertise

Specialties

Personality Disorders

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Minors

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Sidecar Health
Aetna
Aetna - Medicare Advantage
All Savers
Allegiance

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from Fordham University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

In-person sessions

905 Sir Francis Drake Blvd Suite D, Greenbrae, CA 94904

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Mary Karlan