About

I have been providing psychotherapy for the past five years, including four years of experience working with children, adolescents and their families, and three years in part-time private practice.

I believe that the therapeutic relationship is of primary importance, and endeavor to use the best in myself – empathy, warmth, humor, authenticity, compassion, and unconditional positive regard – to assist my clients in achieving the change they desire.

My style is pragmatic, interactive, integrative, and strength-based. For example, in my work with children and their families I may employ any combination of non-directive play therapy, sand tray, art therapy, behavior modification, narrative therapy, parental coaching, and traditional talk and family systems therapy. My work with adults integrates elements of humanistic-existential, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, constructive, and mindfulness-based cognitive therapeutic approaches, as appropriate.

Areas of Focus

• ADHD
• Oppositional-Defiance
• Trauma
• Divorce/Separation/Custody
• Anxiety & Depression
• Academic Problems
• Learning & Communication Disorders
• Substance Abuse
• Arrest/Probation

• Anxiety & Depression
• Stress
• Substance Abuse/Relapse Prevention
• Trauma
• Relationships
• Life Transitions
• HIV
• LGBT Issues

Education

• Master of Science, Counseling: Marriage and Family Therapy, San Francisco State University, 2008.
• Master of Arts, Sociology, University of Washington, 1988.
• Bachelor of Science, Human Ecology, Western Washington University, 1980.

Experience

• Private Practice, San Francisco, CA, 12/08 - present.
• Mental Health Therapist, Youth Service Bureau, South San Francisco, CA, 6/08 - 7/11.
• Marriage Family Therapy Trainee, Youth Service Bureau, South San Francisco, CA, 2007 - 2008.
• Marriage Family Therapy Trainee, New Leaf: Services for Our Community, San Francisco, CA, 2006 - 2007.

Fees

I have a sliding scale fee based on income, and do my utmost to make therapy as affordable as possible.

Payment for services may be made either by cash or check. I do not accept insurance, although I am happy to provide you with a receipt, or complete any necessary paperwork, should you wish to seek reimbursement from your healthcare insurance provider.

Resources

• Stop AIDS Project
• San Francisco AIDS Foundation
• Project Inform
• AIDS Health Project
• Shanti

• Gaylesta (Professional Psychotherapist association. Provides an online referral service to LGBT therapists.)
• Community United Against Violence (domestic violence)
• LYRIC (youth support)
• The Community Initiative (building community)
• Transgender Law Center
• Our Family Coalition (family and parenting support)
• Magnet (men’s health clinic)

• San Francisco Insight Meditation Community
• Spirit Rock Meditation Center

Groups

I am not currently facilitating any groups at this time. Stay tuned!

Contact

Marshall George, MFTI

Market Street Center for Psychotherapy
1231 Market Street, Suite 810
San Francisco, CA 94103

Telephone: (415) 577-0057
Email: marshall@mgpsychotherapy.com

My office hours are Fridays from 1-8 PM, and Saturdays from 10 AM to 6 PM.

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