Hi there! I am Emily Berns Weissbart, LCSW based in the Bay Area, CA. I started my journey in therapy by working with children and adolescents at a non-profit organization and moved on to working with adults. For my clients, my focus is on helping each client find a greater sense of wholeness, connection, meaning, and capacity for self-awareness. I believe that we all are able to navigate and adapt to adverse life events and circumstances. Therapy can help us process our past, clarify what we want and need, and help us create a toolbox to create inner and outer change.
In our first session I like to get to know you and your strengths and what brought you to seek therapy. We will create goals, outline expectations, and ensure that this is the best fit for you and your needs.
I have a variety of experience working with ages throughout the lifespan. I love working with teens to help them learn more about themselves and their mental health. I have experience working with young adults in assisting them to
Integrative
My sessions individual therapy sessions integrate various evidence base models including strength based practices, mindfulness based practices, solution focused strategies, CBT, and EMDR. I do my best to meet my clients needs with a variety of integrative interventions.