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Therapists in California

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barbara lowensteinb

barbara lowenstein

AMFT 136748
Online Therapy
I’m an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (#136748) supervised by Adina M. Ascher, PhD, LCSW (#28900). I received my Bachelor’s in Psychology in 2000, and my Masters in Business Administration in Marketing from Drexel University in 2004. After having my first child, I knew I wanted to help other women navigate the journey of family planning and I enrolled in my mentor’s MFT program. I graduated Summa Cum Laude from Alliant International University with a Masters of Arts in Child and Family Therapy in 2022. Leaning into my village, we welcomed our second child while I was in school. I completed my practicum at Liberation Institute, providing accessible mental health services to clients in San Francisco and through out California. The ability to provide tele-health services allowed me to balance having an infant, being present for my toddler, being a loving wife, sister, and daughter. I am so grateful to serve on the management team at Liberation Institute, training hundreds of aspiring clinicians in group therapy. I am a Gottman Bringing Baby Home educator. I am grateful to have completed The Gottman Institute Level 1 and Level 2 Training. Currently, I am training with Postpartum Support International and receiving my Maternal Mental Health Certificate. I facilitate a safe place for my clients to experience the ups and downs of having a baby. I have continuously helped my clients step into a more holistic narrative of themselves, and connect more fully in their partnerships through the rollercoaster ride of IVF, IUI, and or adoption. I have successfully helped couples turn towards each other and feel a renewed closeness in their connection. My priority is to reflect kindness and support during the challenges of family planning. As an experienced clinician I have assisted women and couples navigate family planning, parenting and have helped couples turn towards each other with love and admiration, my qualifications include: Gottman Method Level 1 & 2 focused solely on fostering love and compassion for couples. Gottman Bringing Baby Home certification. Growing a family takes a village. I would be honored to hold a compassionate role within your support network as you build you family. When you are ready, feel free to reach out to me for a consultation. Wishing you wellness in your journey. Education Masters of Arts - Child and Family Therapy - Alliant International University - 2022 Masters of Business Administration - Drexel University - 2004 Qualifications The Gottman Institute - Bringing Baby Home Educator The Gottman Institute - Level 1 The Gottman Institute - Level 2
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Katie Banks

Licensed professional clinical counselor
Online & In-Person
Growing up in New York state, I had always wanted to change the world and help people. From a very young age, I remember getting a “doctor” gift for my birthday with the plastic stethoscope, and the “doctor Katie” printed on the jacket. After “listening” to my mother’s heart, I sat her down and said “mommy, how are you today?”. As I got older and the topic of psychology and neuroscience were explained to me, I began becoming fascinated with the brain and specifically the mind. I am also a dancer and dance teacher, and dance and physical movement have always been such a big part of my life. It made complete sense to me to use dance as an emotional outlet. This was my savior throughout any and all hardships I’ve faced. I love spreading my passion for the art of dance and the emotional release it has, so it made perfect sense to start to marry the two worlds together: psychology and dance. This led me to gain an Associates degree in Humanities with emphasis in performing arts, specifically dance. Then onto my Bachelor’s where I studied psychology with an emphasis on neuroscience. From there, I took a bold risk and moved across the country to San Diego and attended University of San Diego for my Masters degree in Counseling, specialization Clinical Mental Health. While at USD, I received my Practicum placement at an organization that works with Tribally enrolled and Tribally affiliated Native Americans/Alaska Natives where I have been able to further explore my passion for holistic counseling and alternative forms of counseling such as incorporating dance and movement into sessions. I take a very Person-Centered approach where I allow you, the client to be the guide, as you are the expert in your life and I am here to help you walk on that path and decide what works best for you. I draw from various therapeutic interventions including Gestalt theory, neurobiology, EFT, Attachment theory, Mindfulness based practices, CBT and DBT. I utilize play therapy with younger clients and with those who are interested in physical movement. I hope through our work together, you gain a sense of grounded self, peace within your world, and new perspectives that will support and advance your growth and healing.