Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy

Dr. Stephanie Geere

Guiding individuals and couples through transformational journeys toward overcoming life's deepest challenges.

Utilizing psychoanalytic therapy approaches, I focus on unraveling the complexities of early relational traumas — opening the way toward a more healthy and well-adjusted life.

Begin Your Journey

Approach

Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy

Life can be complex and challenging, leading to situations that feel emotionally overwhelming. In a safe, non-judgmental, and collaborative therapy relationship, I can help you navigate the myriad of things that are making life difficult.

I practice psychoanalytic psychotherapy, a deeply experiential approach that offers relief from troubling symptoms and a safe space to explore underlying issues contributing to difficulties and unhappiness. This therapy is tailored to meet your unique situation and needs, fostering deep and lasting changes in troubling relationship patterns or areas of life where you may be feeling stuck.

Mindfulness & Buddhist Psychology

My work is also informed by Buddhist psychology, which I have studied formally through a program at Spirit Rock Meditation Center. The principles of mindfulness, present-moment awareness, and acceptance offer a complementary lens to psychoanalytic work — one that invites curiosity about experience rather than judgment of it.

These are not just clinical tools for me, but a way of living and orienting toward myself and others. In the therapy room, this translates into a quality of attention and presence that I believe deepens the work we do together.

Psychotherapy may be one of the best gifts you give yourself. Making the time to better understand yourself, your history, and what's holding you back can lead to a fuller, more balanced life.

Expertise

Therapy Is for You

In this hectic world, it is a rare occurrence to sit quietly in one place and contemplate your own needs without distraction or the ever-present pull of responsibility to others. The therapy hour is the one place you will get undivided time, attention and space to think about what is most important to you.

It is in these moments that a spark of insight, self-understanding and more compassion for yourself can propel you forward into new places of understanding. In time, you can discover new ways of relating to others and most importantly, to yourself.

Sex Therapy & Relationship Counseling

As a Certified Sex Therapist through the California Institute of Integral Studies, I specialize in working with couples and individuals across a spectrum of relationship styles. My practice is inclusive of monogamous and non-monogamous partnerships, offering a compassionate and respectful approach to the diverse ways people express their sexual identities.

I address issues ranging from desire discrepancies and intimacy fears to overcoming challenges post-trauma and navigating the complexities of relationships.

Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers

A significant focus of my practice is supporting daughters of narcissistic mothers. A narcissistic mother can exhibit traits like a grandiose sense of entitlement, critical behavior, and lack of empathy, impacting her daughter's self-esteem, relationships, and overall well-being.

I provide insightful support to unravel and understand these complex relationship patterns. My approach combines insight, practicality, empathy, and warmth to help you understand and resolve difficulties — empowering you to live life on your own terms, free from the shadows of past relationships.

Psychedelic Integration & Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy

For those interested, I incorporate Psychedelic Integration and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy. These innovative modalities have shown significant promise in treating conditions such as treatment-resistant depression and PTSD.

I have training in both Psychedelic Integration through Fluence and UC Berkeley Center for the Science of Psychedelics, and in Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy through Polaris Insight Center, San Francisco. By integrating these methods with my established practices, I offer a comprehensive and holistic approach to mental health.

Fees

$5,000

per session

I do not accept insurance but am happy to provide you with an invoice that you can submit to your insurance company for reimbursement.

Credentials

Education

Specialized Training

Community

Supervision & Consultation

I offer professional consultation as well as clinical supervision to students and interns. Currently I supervise interns from Access Institute as well as students at the California Institute for Integral Studies (CIIS).