"Working with you has been life-changing. It's truly been a gift and I'm so grateful." -A.M.
"Thank you for helping me figure out how to take care of myself. You are the best." -E.S.
The connection you have with your therapist is essential
I offer weekly and biweekly psychotherapy sessions. Individual therapy can be a great place to understand yourself on a deeper level and make important changes in your life. People typically see me for issues related to relationship challenges, difficulty managing intense emotions including anxiety and depression, and to address long buried issues related to childhood abuse and neglect (physical, psychological, and emotional).
For more information about my practice policies and rates, go here.
If you’re curious about relational and complex trauma, go here.
To send me a message, go here.
For more information about my practice policies and rates, go here.
If you’re curious about relational and complex trauma, go here.
To send me a message, go here.
Do you keep getting hurt in relationships?
Maybe you keep seeing the same painful relationship patterns show up over and over again. You can’t figure out why. Or how to change it. How to finally get what you want from relationships. You feel like you're broken. Like you're never enough. Like no matter what you do, feeling safe, secure, and understood feel elusive.
Do you feel alone, even in your closest relationships?
Problems in relationships often come from old ways of coping- surviving, really- that no longer serve you. Let's look at where these patterns came from in your past. Let's understand how they protected you from painful experiences. Together we'll heal the pain. You'll learn practical tools to help your relationships with yourself and others thrive.
Do you struggle with intense feelings that come up in relationships?
Together, we'll take a look at how your past affects your present. What's keeping you from getting the love and security you long for? We'll find ways to break old patterns and increase your happiness and life satisfaction. We'll work on gaining an even deeper understanding of yourself and your body’s response to relational trauma. We'll heal deep attachment wounds so that you can feel better and live better!
Maybe you've tried therapy and didn't get the relief you were looking for.
With the right support, you can create the fulfilling relationships that you crave but don’t believe are possible for you. We might be a good fit if you're looking for deeper therapy to work on long-standing, recurring patterns in your life & relationships. I've seen hundreds of clients over 15+ yrs transform their relationships with themselves & others. You CAN have more harmonious relationships & feel better about yourself!
Schedule your free 20 minute consultation today
Access my availability calendar below. No need to play phone or email tag! All sessions are held via Zoom. I have a beautiful office in downtown SF but have yet to set a date to resume in-office sessions. Let’s talk about how you can start living your best life!
My Therapeutic Approach
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As your therapist, I know that your relationships are deeply important to you. If your relationships are in trouble, other parts of your life suffer too. I'll help you quickly get to the heart of your challenges and figure out steps you can take right now to move toward where you want to be. I'll help you see and break out of harmful relationship patterns, recognize your inner strengths and wisdom, and empower you to trust yourself in your everyday life.
That's the first step. When you're ready, once you feel more safe and secure in your life and relationships, we can go deeper. We'll look into core negative thoughts and beliefs about your place in the world and what you deserve or don't deserve to have. We'll look at how your formative relationships affect who you are now and how you show up in your relationships. We'll heal and grieve what you've been through, as well as those experiences you should have had but missed out on because of chaotic beginnings. My life's work is to help adults heal their underlying trauma so they can be free to create the kinds of lives and relationships they want. My approach is to trust and empower you in our work, so that you can learn to trust and believe in yourself. I strive toward cultural sensitivity and invite feedback about your particular experience in the world, and with me as your therapist. For information about my education and training, go here. For my practice policies and frequently asked questions, go here. And if you’re curious about relational and complex trauma, go here. |
Smadar Salzman, LMFT, (she/her) Relational & Complex Trauma Specialist
Diverse populations are always welcome in my practice, including all cultures, sexual orientations, genders, and relationship structures.
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