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Your Trusted Mental Health Therapists in San Anselmo
The Interfaith Counseling Center is a dedicated community of licensed professionals committed to facilitating hope, healing, and personal growth through therapeutic counseling, spiritual direction, and educational programs. Our mission centers on enhancing emotional, spiritual, and interpersonal well-being for individuals, couples, and families, embracing inclusivity across all backgrounds. We provide a safe, confidential space for clients to navigate lifes challenges, offering sliding-scale fees to ensure accessibility.Our team integrates diverse therapeutic approaches with spiritual sensitivity, fostering holistic wellness. We also host training programs for mental health professionals and collaborate with community partners to expand our impact. With a focus on compassion and interconnectedness, we strive to strengthen both individual resilience and community harmony through our services.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Counseling
Family Therapy
Group Sessions
Spiritual Mentoring
Highlights and features
- We offer sliding-scale fees based on ability to pay.
- Our team includes licensed clinicians and spiritual directors with diverse expertise.
- We provide 24/7 crisis support through local suicide prevention hotlines.
- Our services integrate therapeutic and spiritual approaches for holistic care.
- We host specialized training programs for mental health professionals.
Associations and certifications
- California Psychological Association (INTO15)
Services
Individual Therapy
Our individual therapy sessions address emotional, spiritual, and psychological challenges through personalized approaches. Clients explore self-esteem, relationships, grief, anxiety, and life transitions in a confidential setting. Our licensed therapists integrate evidence-based practices with spiritual sensitivity to support holistic healing and growth.
Couples Counseling
Couples counseling focuses on improving communication, resolving conflicts, and rebuilding trust in relationships. Our therapists help partners navigate intimacy issues, financial stress, parenting challenges, and recovery from infidelity. Sessions emphasize collaborative problem-solving and strengthening emotional connections through tailored therapeutic techniques.
Family Therapy
Family therapy addresses dynamics affecting households, including parenting strategies, grief, addiction, and intergenerational conflicts. Our clinicians facilitate sessions that promote understanding and cooperation among family members. The approach considers cultural backgrounds and life-stage transitions to improve collective well-being and relational harmony.
Group Sessions
We offer psychoeducational and psychospiritual group sessions on topics like grief, parenting, and stress management. These groups provide peer support and structured learning in a safe environment. Current offerings include 'Parenting Your Stressed Teen' and 'Women and Aging' workshops led by experienced facilitators.
Spiritual Mentoring
Spiritual mentoring guides individuals through personal and existential questions using contemplative practices. Our directors help clients explore meaning, purpose, and connection through one-on-one sessions. This service integrates psychological insights with spiritual traditions to support inner growth and resilience during life transitions.
People
Rev. Sharon Burch
Board Chair
Rev. Sharon Burch, Ph.D., leads the ICC Board with extensive experience in interfaith counseling and community leadership. She advocates for accessible mental health care and spiritual inclusivity.
Maria Ellen Chiaia
North Bay Jung Group Coordinator
Dr. Maria Ellen Chiaia specializes in Jungian analysis and family therapy. She trains mental health professionals and integrates depth psychology with spiritual exploration in her clinical practice.
Kathleen E. Denison
Spiritual Directors Coordinator
Kathleen Denison, MA, CHT, oversees spiritual direction services at ICC. Her work combines holistic therapy with mindfulness practices to support clients' emotional and spiritual growth journeys.
Richard D. Flout
Support Group Convener
Richard Flout, LMFT, facilitates weekly consultation groups for therapists. With decades of clinical experience, he specializes in creating collaborative spaces for professional development and client care improvement.
Scott Sullender
Board Treasurer
Dr. Scott Sullender, a retired psychologist and Presbyterian minister, serves as ICC's Treasurer. He contributes expertise in ethical financial stewardship and interfaith collaboration for community mental health initiatives.
Questions
What types of counseling services do you offer?
We provide individual, couples, family, and group therapy, along with spiritual mentoring and specialized programs for grief, parenting, and stress management.
Do you offer sliding-scale fees?
Yes, most professionals offer sliding-scale fees based on income, particularly for students and those with financial constraints.
Are your services confidential?
All services maintain strict confidentiality, adhering to professional ethical standards and legal requirements for client privacy.
How do I access crisis support?
For emergencies, call 911 or use local 24/7 crisis lines: Marin County Suicide Prevention (415-499-1100) or East Bay Crisis Support (1-800-309-2131).
Can I participate in group sessions online?
Check our Events page for current group offerings, including virtual participation options when available for specific programs.
