Bay Area DBT & Couples Counseling Center — Marriage or relationship counselor in San Francisco, CA
Address584 Castro St #908 CA, San Francisco, CA 94114
Phone+1415-310-5142
Websitebayareadbtcc.com
Marielle Berg is a skilled and compassionate therapist specializing in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). She is recognized for her substantial training and expertise in helping individuals manage overwhelming emotions and behaviors that interfere with enjoying life. Marielle's approach is described as insightful, knowledgeable, and grounded, offering a safe space for clients. She works with individuals experiencing trauma, borderline personality disorder, and challenges with interpersonal relationships. Her DBT group work has been highlighted as life-changing, providing clients with opportunities for significant personal growth and healing. Marielle is dedicated to facilitating change and supporting clients on their journey toward self-healing.
Best for
- Individuals managing intense emotions
- People with trauma history
- Clients with borderline personality disorder
- Those seeking DBT group support
| Key services | DBT therapy, DBT group therapy, Individual therapy, Couples counseling |
| Tags | db t, dialectical behavior therapy, couples counseling, trauma, borderline personality disorder, emotional regulation, group therapy, san francisco, marriage counseling, relationship counseling |
Reviews on Google5.0 · 13 reviews
Marielle hosts an incredibly life changing DBT group. I assume, as with many things, it only works if you work it, however the work in DBT has provided me with opportunities in life I previously thought incapable. I know that is a big claim, but it’s genuine. I am very grateful for Marielle and her group facilitation skills.
Marielle is an extremely compassionate therapist who is dedicated to helping her clients create change and work towards healing themselves. I feel total confidence when making a referral to Marielle.
Group DBT with Marielle changed my life. I went to another DBT center in SF for a couple months but I preferred Marielle by far. I completed the entire course with her and would highly recommend her to anyone else looking for DBT therapy.
Marielle Berg is an experienced DBT therapist who is skilled, warm and compassionate. She offers help to people who have experienced trauma and/or who have been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, who struggle with big feelings that are hard to sit with, and find interpersonal relationships challenging.
Marielle Berg is an intelligent professional who is open-minded and helpful. I'd highly recommend her to anyone seeking a therapist for themselves or as a couple. I'm a fan.
Marielle is a seasoned, wise and warm clinician. She is one of the first colleagues I think of when someone needs a referral for a compassionate thoughtful and curious therapist.
I often refer clients to Marielle Berg and her center because I know they will receive excellent therapy. She's a very experienced and thoughtful person and therapist.
Marielle's deep insight, knowledge, and breadth of therapeutic experience are qualities that you sense just in being with her. This is matched by her solid, grounded, and compassionate presence- client's are in good hands with her. I refer to her regularly, and highly recommend her work.
I often refer clients to Marielle at the Bay Area DBT & Couples Counseling Center. Marielle is warm, friendly and is truly invested in providing effective services to clients of her center.
Marielle is a kind, patient, and skilled therapist. I often refer to her because of her substantial training in DBT. She is especially skilled and trained in helping people manage overwhelming emotions and behaviors that get in the way of enjoying life. She is such a valuable resource in San Francisco!
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