Russ Sharkey Psychotherapy — Psychotherapist in San Francisco, CA
Address533A Castro St CA, San Francisco, CA 94114
Phone+1415-935-4357
Websitesharkeytherapy.com
Russ Sharkey is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in San Francisco, California, offering psychotherapy for individuals and couples. He provides in-person sessions in San Francisco and telehealth services to clients throughout California and Florida. Sharkey works primarily with adults, creating a supportive and affirming space to explore challenges related to relationships, sense of self, and developmental growth. His approach is compassionate and collaborative, drawing from evidence-based techniques such as psychodynamic therapy, attachment theory, and mindfulness. He also utilizes EMDR therapy for trauma healing and has specialized training in the Developmental Model of Couples Therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy. Sharkey aims to help clients strengthen relationships, build confidence, heal from past experiences, navigate anxiety and self-doubt, and cultivate personal growth and emotional resilience.
Best for
- Adults seeking individual therapy
- Couples experiencing relationship difficulties
- Individuals dealing with trauma
- Clients seeking telehealth services
| Key services | Individual therapy, Couples therapy, EMDR therapy, Telehealth sessions |
| Languages | English |
| Tags | lmft, psychotherapy, individual therapy, couples therapy, emdr, telehealth, san francisco, california, florida, relationships |
Location
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