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About

Hello and welcome! I work with individuals, couples and families on relationship issues. I also welcome people with reproductive and maternal mental health concerns, including pregnancy loss, postpartum adjustment and early parenting. My style as a therapist is warm, genuine and collaborative.  

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Historically, the field of psychology has pathologized certain identities and experiences. As a care provider, I am aware of this history and offer a welcoming and nonjudgmental space where clients can express themselves and their concerns as freely as possible. 

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My practice integrates trauma-informed and culturally sensitive care and I welcome people with alternative lifestyles and interests.

 

I'm licensed with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences and have a Masters degree in Counseling Psychology. I'm also certified in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C) and registered to provide telehealth in Florida.  

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Outside of work, I have a longtime meditation practice and do Crossfit regularly. People with these interests are welcome to reach out, as I understand and appreciate both practices deeply. 

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Below is more info on my professional background. Feel free to reach out with any questions.

psychotherapy office | Jodi Perelman, MFT | San Francisco CA

Professional Affiliations:

• Postpartum Support International

• Bay Area Open Minds: Psychotherapists Affirming Sexual and Gender Diversity

• Kink Aware Professionals / National Coalition for Sexual Freedom

• California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists - SF Chapter

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Continuing Education (selected):

• EMDR Institute

• UNtraining White Liberal Racism
• Ridhwan Center for Spiritual Development

• Movement Practices and Expressive Arts, Zuza Engler, PhD

• Trans/Gender-Focused Consultation Group, Sand Chang, PhD

• Fertility Counseling Postgraduate Course, Covington & Applegarth

• Insight Meditation & Metta Practice, Spirit Rock Meditation Center

• Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders/Perinatal Grief and Loss, Seleni Institute

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Volunteer and Pro Bono Work:

• Frontline Workers Counseling Project

Bay Area Asylum Mental Health Project

• California Victim Compensation Program

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