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6400 Village Parkway
Suite 107
Dublin, CA 94568
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| Web Site: |
www.gwynnegilson.com
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| Profession: |
Marriage and Family Therapist
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| Services: |
Psychotherapy/Counseling
Somatic Experiencing
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| Practice Description: |
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, located in Dublin, California. I work with children, adults, families and couples. My approach to healing integrates Somatic Experiencing® techniques with traditional psychotherapy, for an outcome that is more effective than just talk therapy alone. In addition to effectively addressing trauma, these techniques can also help to relieve common symptoms of stress, depression, irritability, and anxiety. I focus on providing a profound sense of safety in therapy to support you in becoming fully available for the process of healing. Your work with me is intended to allow you to access the vitality needed to support your lifelong individual and interpersonal growth.
My practice of therapy is fundamentally based in my understanding of the scientific basis for emotions and human relationships. The modern study of human nature, originating from such fields as neurobiology, cognitive science, and child development, is contributing to a new perspective on how we heal. We now clearly know that our minds and our bodies, rather than being casual acquaintances, work together to help us successfully navigate life's opportunities and challenges.
Although I seek to apply my knowledge of science in the effort to best serve my clients, I also recognize that therapy as an art does not lend itself to a one-size-fits-all approach. Therapy is a collaborative process that unfolds in unique ways with each individual person. No one therapist is right for every client. I offer a free, confidential, 20-minute telephone consultation, which will help you decide if I am the right person with whom to co-create a therapeutic relationship.
I specialize in helping adults and children heal from trauma. According to Dr. Peter A. Levine, a pioneering researcher and practitioner of trauma healing, "Trauma is about loss of connection--to ourselves, to our bodies, to our families, to others, and to the world around us." Trauma is not equal to the event, which can be as seemingly trivial as a minor traffic accident, or as clearly life-altering as experiencing a catastrophic natural disaster. Trauma resides in our nervous system and must be addressed at that level in order to be renegotiated. Our symptoms, such as depression, anger, and anxiety, are messages from our bodies, asking us to pay attention. Trauma is an everyday fact of life and yet provides an amazing opportunity for transformation.
The successful reintegration of traumatic experiences allows us to function at an even higher level of awareness and engagement with the world and people around us. Please feel free to contact me to discuss how my approach, combining traditional talk therapy with Somatic Experiencing® techniques, can help you heal.
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Practice Specialties or Interests:
(Strengths are
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PTSD
Anxiety Disorders/Phobias
Depression
Addictions
Adjustment Disorder
Anger Management
Bipolar Disorder
Child Abuse
Crisis/Trauma
Divorce/Dissolution
Domestic Violence
Gay/Lesbian Issues
Gender Identity
Grief/Loss
Life Transitions
Parenting Issues
Personal Growth
Relationship Issues
Sexual Abuse
Terminal/Chronic Illness
Problem Gambling
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| Age Specialties: |
Children
Adolescents
Adults
Elders
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| Session Formats: |
Individual
Couples
Family
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| Treatment Approaches: |
Developmental
Eclectic
Existential/Humanistic
Family Systems
Integrative
Interpersonal
Person-Centered
Play Therapy
Psychoeducational
Psychosocial
Sandplay
Somatic
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| Additional Demographic Expertise: |
African American
Asian American
Buddhist
Christian
Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender
Jewish
Latino American
People with Disabilities
Women/Feminist
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| Education: |
M.S. in Counseling
California State University, Hayward, 2004
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| License #: |
MFC #47835 |
| License State: |
California |
| Additional Licenses/ Certifications: |
Somatic Experiencing Practitioner |
| Professional Affiliations: |
CAMFT Clinical Member
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| Fee Schedule: |
$120 for 50 minute session, Sliding Scale Available in some cases. |
| Accepted Insurance: |
Any PPO (with Out-of-Network Benefits)
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| Insurance and Billing Instructions: |
Victims of Crime Compensation, Out-of-Network Insurance |
| Office Hours: |
By Appointment |
| Driving Directions: |
One block south of Dublin Boulevard on Village Parkway. Easily accessible via Interstates 580 and 680, as well as public transportation from the Dublin/Pleasanton BART station.
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| Additional Information |
| Years in Practice: 6-10 | | Gender: Female | | Accepting New Clients: Yes | | Sliding Fee Scale: Yes | | Prescribe Medication: No | | Wheelchair Accessible: Yes | | Public Transportation: Yes |
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