Welcome to Gayfield Psychotherapy
"Being well is a decision.
Living well is the bonus."
Oprah
Welcome to Gayfield Psychotherapy
"Being well is a decision.
Living well is the bonus."
Oprah
Welcome
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and fellow human, I understand that the challenges of life can be daunting.
Our hurdles become springboards if we choose not to back away from them. Susan Taylor
Therapy
Your Emotions
Your Emotions
Your Emotions
Oftentimes, the emotions that affect our behaviors are baffling. Many people spend the majority of their lives endlessly trying to escape uncomfortable emotions
and difficulties by seeking refuge in unhealthy relationships, addictions and the acquisition of material possessions.
Your Analysis
Your Emotions
Your Emotions
Analyzing the reasons for behaviors that may be undermining our efforts to live a more fulfilling life can be difficult and frightening. Therapy requires commitment to change. However, it offers you the opportunity to benefit from the additional support you may need to understand your unique challenges.
Are you using substances to cope?
Analyzing the reasons for behaviors that may be undermining our efforts to live a more fulfilling life can be difficult and frightening. Therapy requires commitment to change. However, it offers you the opportunity to benefit from the additional support you may need to understand your unique challenges.
Are you using substances to cope? Are you struggling with addictions? Are you feeling misunderstood, hopeless and alone? Are your relationships strained?
Your Best
Your Emotions
Your Best
I can help by offering you a safespace to vent and understand your emotions. Working together we will learn viable and effective coping mechanisms for dealing with the challenges of life and create opportunities for the changes you desire. Come: let's begin the journey of discovering your innate power and problem solving abilities.
About
Experience
Experience
Experience
I have worked in the field of behavioral health since 1994. I began my journey as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker by working as a drug and alcohol rehabilitation counselor. I expanded my counseling skills while working for the University of California San Francisco for seven years as a HIV Case Manager. My work as a drug counselo
I have worked in the field of behavioral health since 1994. I began my journey as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker by working as a drug and alcohol rehabilitation counselor. I expanded my counseling skills while working for the University of California San Francisco for seven years as a HIV Case Manager. My work as a drug counselor and HIV Case Manger afforded me the opportunity to gain experience in supporting clients who are struggling with addictions, grief, health challenges, sexual orientation, depression, personal distress,relationship issues, family issues and the challenges of adolescence. Before starting my full-time practice, I worked as a Dialysis Medical Social Worker, I gained experience by supporting individuals whose lives are impacted by chronic illness and depression.
Education
Experience
Experience
I obtained my Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of California, Berkeley. Thereafter, I earned my Masters Degree in Social Welfare from San Francisco State.
I completed my post degree requirement of 3200 supervised clinical hours and passed the exams required to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State o
I obtained my Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of California, Berkeley. Thereafter, I earned my Masters Degree in Social Welfare from San Francisco State.
I completed my post degree requirement of 3200 supervised clinical hours and passed the exams required to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of California. Additionally, I am a certified Grief and Loss Counselor.
Details
Experience
Details
Online appointments only,,,
Monday - Thursday 11 AM -6:30 pm
Fees: $160.00 for individuals per 50 minute session.
Insurance Accepted: Kaiser Permanente.
Cancellation Policy:
I require that you cancel one day before your appointment. If you do not cancel one day before a scheduled session OR do not show for the session, you will be
Online appointments only,,,
Monday - Thursday 11 AM -6:30 pm
Fees: $160.00 for individuals per 50 minute session.
Insurance Accepted: Kaiser Permanente.
Cancellation Policy:
I require that you cancel one day before your appointment. If you do not cancel one day before a scheduled session OR do not show for the session, you will be billed for that particular appointment. If you are an insurance client, you will be billed the full insurance rate for late cancellations. If you do not pay for non-cancellation of a scheduled appointment, I will cancel further sessions until the bill is paid.
Payment: Cash, Checks, Venmo, Apple Pay
Video
Contact
Gayfield Psychotherapy
Due to COVID-19 only online appointments are available.
Please book an appointment at: 415-994-4140 donnie@gayfieldpsychotherapy.com
Monday - Thursday 12 - 6 pm
Client Forms
I ask that all new clients download, compete, and send a set of intake forms for their first appointment. Please find all forms needed below. The most important form to complete is: Office Policies and Procedures and Informed Consent. I will go over and give you a copy of the Notice of Privacy Practice during our initial session. I will also have you sign the Notice of Privacy Practice Receipt. My fees are listed on page 4 of "Office Policies and Procedures and Informed Consent for Psychotherapy."