Maysie Tift, MA, MFT

Specialties

Some of my areas of specialization include:

–Depression/​bipolar

–Anxiety

–Substance misuse/​practicing moderation

–Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

–Hypnosis

–Quitting smoking

–Relationship issues & communication

–Grief & loss

–Mindfulness to ease disturbing inner dialog

Some of the themes I work with clients on include:

–Valuing your introverted self

–Embracing your unconventional personality/​choices

–Managing difficult parents/​family members

–Cultivating deeper self care, self soothing, self reliance

–Learning to say no, set limits, and honor your own needs and desires

–Making yourself a priority and feeling good about it

Currently I accept the following insurances: Health Net, MHN, and Multiplan.

History

Established in 2009.

I have been practicing psychotherapy since 2003. I started my private practice in 2009 after obtaining my Marriage and Family Therapist license. I have a Masters degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of San Francisco. Subsequently I earned certification as a Certified Master Hypnotist from the Hypnotherapy Training Institute.

Meet the Business Owner

Maysie T.

Business Owner

I came to psychotherapy as a profession after a profound personal loss. Losing someone close to me thrust me unwittingly into a new existential state, one where I was more awake to my own mortality, and to the tenuous nature of life. There was a new depth of feeling to contend with. This awakening also gave me clarity and brought my values and priorities more sharply into focus. One result of this focus was embarking on the exciting and challenging path to a career in psychotherapy.

Many clients come to therapy in response to life-​changing events like these, but of course there a million different reasons why people come to therapy. In the beginning of my career, this was a little scary and overwhelming, but now it’s one of my favorite aspects of this work. Everyone has a unique story to tell, and my job is to bring my full attention, curiosity, and compassion to each and every session as I witness these narratives. I consider this a privilege and an important responsibility.

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«Tons of programs for learning & practicing mindfulness meditation. Both ongoing drop-​in sessions, and time-​limited courses with a specific focus.»