how can i help?
I provide culturally responsive, integrative, cognitive behavioral therapy to help you feel resilient, resourced, and supported in unstable times.
Psychological interviewing and assessment
Do memes on social media have you feeling like you could be diagnosed with half a dozen mental health conditions? Turning to on-line quizzes and buzzy listicles makes perfect sense - we don’t have adequate mental health resources to meet the needs of all who need it in the US, the field of psychology has caused historic harms to marginalized communities, and we often "bootstrap" our way through what's ailing us. Working with a culturally responsive licensed mental health professional can help you gain clarity into your psychological and behavioral health, so you can focus on treatments that work and get the support you need and deserve.
Do memes on social media have you feeling like you could be diagnosed with half a dozen mental health conditions? Turning to on-line quizzes and buzzy listicles makes perfect sense - we don’t have adequate mental health resources to meet the needs of all who need it in the US, the field of psychology has caused historic harms to marginalized communities, and we often "bootstrap" our way through what's ailing us. Working with a culturally responsive licensed mental health professional can help you gain clarity into your psychological and behavioral health, so you can focus on treatments that work and get the support you need and deserve.
Trauma informed treatment
Whether you’re looking for trauma focused support to help you recover and heal, or trauma informed support that understands how survivorship can impact all aspects of our lives, I’m here for you. I also offer Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Written Exposure Therapy (WET) for c/PTSD, which are manualized (read: get ready for homework!), empirically proven, brief interventions for past, recent, and complex trauma.
Whether you’re looking for trauma focused support to help you recover and heal, or trauma informed support that understands how survivorship can impact all aspects of our lives, I’m here for you. I also offer Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Written Exposure Therapy (WET) for c/PTSD, which are manualized (read: get ready for homework!), empirically proven, brief interventions for past, recent, and complex trauma.
Brains to the front!
The human brain is complex and marvelous. Understanding how our brains work, and how we can learn to work with our brains instead of against them, opens pathways for healing and can free us from cycles of shame and guilt (you know, that inner voice that tells us we're doing it wrong or not being enough).
The human brain is complex and marvelous. Understanding how our brains work, and how we can learn to work with our brains instead of against them, opens pathways for healing and can free us from cycles of shame and guilt (you know, that inner voice that tells us we're doing it wrong or not being enough).
Commitment to access for trans/GNC communities
I offer pro bono assessments and support letters to access gender affirming medical procedures, and to support you through this process without gatekeeping.
I offer pro bono assessments and support letters to access gender affirming medical procedures, and to support you through this process without gatekeeping.
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Hi, I'm Dr. Annalise Ophelian.
I'm a licensed clinical psychologist and media consultant offering therapy for the world we live in, specializing in wellness for marginalized genders, sexual outsiders, artists, and creative professionals. Schedule an initial consultation, free of charge, to learn more about how we might work together. |
my commitment to your care
Boxes are great - for old photos, loose LEGOs, those extra cables you'll never use but don't want to throw away. But for human identities, emotions, and experiences? Not so much.
Psychology often trades in boxes and labels - as a science, we love to categorize. I believe things like diagnostic categories and identity labels are only as useful as they provide a shorthand for you to describe yourself and your experiences. I hold them lightly, and always follow the lead of those I'm working with when it comes to the way you understand yourself. You are the expert in your own experience; I'm here to help you organize and make the most of this expertise, be a supportive guide, and help you mobilize the tools and resources you need to thrive.
As a mental healthcare professional, I support the myriad inherent strengths and resiliencies of all neurodivergent people.
Psychology often trades in boxes and labels - as a science, we love to categorize. I believe things like diagnostic categories and identity labels are only as useful as they provide a shorthand for you to describe yourself and your experiences. I hold them lightly, and always follow the lead of those I'm working with when it comes to the way you understand yourself. You are the expert in your own experience; I'm here to help you organize and make the most of this expertise, be a supportive guide, and help you mobilize the tools and resources you need to thrive.
As a mental healthcare professional, I support the myriad inherent strengths and resiliencies of all neurodivergent people.
SOME areas of focus
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ADHD
Anger issues Anxiety Attachment and relationships Autism Spectrum Bipolar disorders Body image Borderline Personality Burnout Caregiver stress Chronic pain and illness Codependency |
Coming out
Complex Trauma Compulsive behavior Cultural & systemic oppression Depression Gender identity Grief and loss Historical/intergenerational trauma Healing from infidelity Healing from shame Imposter syndrome Life transitions and job stress |
Menopause & Perimenopause
Panic Perfectionism Post-Traumatic Stress Psychosis Self-esteem Sexual abuse Sexual identity, expression, & functioning Social anxiety Substance misuse, abuse, & addiction Suicidal ideation |
SPECIALIZED CARE FOR OUR COMMUNITIES
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Kink, BDSM, AB/DL, D/s relationships
Polyamory & ethical non-monogamy Gender expansive, transgender, and LGBTQIA+ identities Sex work |
Disability justice
Fat empowerment Heath at every size BIPOC, immigration, and race-based traumatic stress White privilege & "fragility" |
Artists
Creative professionals Entrepreneurs & small business owners Wellness for film/tv/stage productions |
“Contrary to what we may have been taught to think, unnecessary and unchosen suffering wounds us but need not scar us for life. It does mark us. What we allow the mark of our suffering to become is in our own hands.” |
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We love telehealth!
I get it. Since the pandemic started, the amount of time we spend on video calls has gone way up.
But here's the thing: I love teletherapy. It makes therapy more accessible. You don't have to take extra time out of your day to travel to my office, there's no concern about late busses or finding parking. And I get to work with people anywhere in the states of California, Colorado, Oregon, New Mexico, and Washington, (where I'm licensed to practice psychology), not just San Francisco (where I'm based).
All my therapy and consulting services are offered via telehealth. I host appointments using a HIPAA-compliant Zoom platform, and existing clients can access billing and healthcare records through my client portal.
Visit the Services page to learn more about individual psychotherapy and counseling for couples and multi-partner relationships who live in California, Colorado, Oregon, New Mexico, and Washington, as well as consulting, coaching, and educational services worldwide.
But here's the thing: I love teletherapy. It makes therapy more accessible. You don't have to take extra time out of your day to travel to my office, there's no concern about late busses or finding parking. And I get to work with people anywhere in the states of California, Colorado, Oregon, New Mexico, and Washington, (where I'm licensed to practice psychology), not just San Francisco (where I'm based).
All my therapy and consulting services are offered via telehealth. I host appointments using a HIPAA-compliant Zoom platform, and existing clients can access billing and healthcare records through my client portal.
Visit the Services page to learn more about individual psychotherapy and counseling for couples and multi-partner relationships who live in California, Colorado, Oregon, New Mexico, and Washington, as well as consulting, coaching, and educational services worldwide.