About Sasha Georgeson
LMFT, ATR, REAT
Offering In-Person and Telehealth (online) services
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), a registered Art Therapist (ATR) and Expressive Art Therapist (REAT). I offer psychotherapy, coaching and mediation for adults, children, teens, couples and families. I have 2 office locations, one in San Rafael near the Richmond bridge and the other in Corte Madera near Joann fabrics.
My Approach
My style is warm, collaborative, trauma informed and interactive. I will collaborate with you to find methods that will meet your individual needs. In my practice, I utilize a combination of strength- based models which work towards uncovering your unique gifts and strengths to support healing. My work is informed by evidence based treatment including Somatic therapies, Mindfulness, Art therapy, Attachment theory and Cognitive Behavioral therapy. Additionally I am trained in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (somatic therapy for trauma), and in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for (couples and individuals).
The practice of mindfulness has informed my work. I spent many years practicing meditation in different parts of the world. It changed who I was and my life in such a positive and profound way and it has informed my practice. I integrate mindfulness into my work as a way to strengthen your relationship to yourself and others. I would describe mindfulness as the practice of increasing awareness of what one is experiencing in the moment. Mindfulness practice has been found to reduce symptoms of anxiety and PTSD, and increase qualities such as self- love and self-compassion.
Creative expression also changed my life and informed my work. I remember engaging in creative plays, such as making art or playing with toy characters’ at a young age and feeling alive, focused, and happy. When I created art or built things as a child, I felt powerful because I was able to make new objects that came from my imagination. The practice of creative expression in therapy works in a similar way: it supports individuals at any age in discovering who they are, and allows for someone to feel a sense of power from forming new perspectives. Creativity offers an indirect way to approach challenges and it helps someone gain a sense of power over life’s challenges. In a session, I use creative expression in an organic way, it can be integrated into discussions, or it can involve artistic expression such as role play, drawing, movement etc..
Experience
Education
I received my Master’s degree in Marriage Family Therapy with an emphasis in Art Therapy from Notre Dame University in Belmont (2015). I also received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Art Institute of San Francisco with a focus on painting and photography,
Licensure and Registrations
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) #122547
- Registered Art Therapist (ATR) #19-514
- Registration Expressive Art Therapist: (REAT) #2010
Professional Affiliations
- California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
- Marin County Chapter of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
- Expressive Arts Therapy Association