We are living in uncertain times. Never before has it been more challenging to maintain a sense of balance, of what really matters. If you have the feeling that something in your life is not right, that there is more for you, that perhaps you’re living in fear, disconnection with others or yourself, then therapy with me could be the way to come to know yourself more fully.
You can live from the center of your being, and learn to accept who you are, as you are; this is your right. This means learning to trust in yourself, believing that you are enough, and resting in the deeper truth that you are whole. Once here, life energy flows from within, and you’ll discover that it is truly boundless.
Many of us get stuck in patterns that do not serve us. These old ways of coping create disconnection, a pervasive sense of separateness clouding the possibility of richer, more meaningful relationships. Therapy with me can help you go deep and to the source, resolving old inner wounds and trauma. This can be a re-experiencing of your deepest and best self, and an emergence of who you truly are, of who you’ve always been.
You come to therapy when everything you’ve tried on your own to help you feel better hasn't quite worked. Or, you are returning to do deeper work on yourself; you sense there's more in life for you. You are asking for help: the first and most important step in setting about changes, and one of the most important choices you’ll ever make.
It’s a vulnerable moment, not knowing how this is all going to work out: fear that it won’t and, perhaps surprisingly, fear that it will--getting to know yourself free of old patterns of relatedness, more open, more sure of yourself. Letting go of old ways of managing, letting go of the parts of you that block your life energy is challenging work. I can help you go deep and to the source.
With the right help, what once felt frightening or impossible begins to open into possibility. This manifests from a mutual development of trust and faith in a unique and important relationship. We all need relationships we can count on to flourish in this life, in this brief and beautiful time of being truly alive.
This is the time to take great interest in yourself, to start where you are, to take yourself seriously enough to prioritize your needs. Life is a series of beginnings. You honor yourself when you acknowledge that you’ve needed help for some time, and that now you are ready to begin something new.
You can live from the center of your being, and learn to accept who you are, as you are; this is your right. This means learning to trust in yourself, believing that you are enough, and resting in the deeper truth that you are whole. Once here, life energy flows from within, and you’ll discover that it is truly boundless.
Many of us get stuck in patterns that do not serve us. These old ways of coping create disconnection, a pervasive sense of separateness clouding the possibility of richer, more meaningful relationships. Therapy with me can help you go deep and to the source, resolving old inner wounds and trauma. This can be a re-experiencing of your deepest and best self, and an emergence of who you truly are, of who you’ve always been.
You come to therapy when everything you’ve tried on your own to help you feel better hasn't quite worked. Or, you are returning to do deeper work on yourself; you sense there's more in life for you. You are asking for help: the first and most important step in setting about changes, and one of the most important choices you’ll ever make.
It’s a vulnerable moment, not knowing how this is all going to work out: fear that it won’t and, perhaps surprisingly, fear that it will--getting to know yourself free of old patterns of relatedness, more open, more sure of yourself. Letting go of old ways of managing, letting go of the parts of you that block your life energy is challenging work. I can help you go deep and to the source.
With the right help, what once felt frightening or impossible begins to open into possibility. This manifests from a mutual development of trust and faith in a unique and important relationship. We all need relationships we can count on to flourish in this life, in this brief and beautiful time of being truly alive.
This is the time to take great interest in yourself, to start where you are, to take yourself seriously enough to prioritize your needs. Life is a series of beginnings. You honor yourself when you acknowledge that you’ve needed help for some time, and that now you are ready to begin something new.
Couples
Many people have less trouble beginning a relationship than navigating the ongoingness of one. Instead of the relationship deepening, couples often get stuck in repetitive conflicts that undermine their best intentions and love for each other.
I have a way with couples that will help you get beyond unproductive cycles of conflict, and into new growth as a couple. I can help you enter the next rich phase of your relationship.
I have a way with couples that will help you get beyond unproductive cycles of conflict, and into new growth as a couple. I can help you enter the next rich phase of your relationship.
Men
Men are so often told who they can't or shouldn't be that it can be a challenge to accept who you truly are or can be. I can help you find your own sense of masculinity and purpose. You deserve to be balanced, grounded, assertive, and productive. You can live from this place while being sensitive to others, and generous in the way you offer your gifts to the world.
Midlife Transitions
Time has never moved quite as swiftly as it does now. It's all too easy to slide into denial or fear. But the truth is that now is the moment to take renewed interest in yourself. What can you offer yourself to make the most of this beautiful moment? What do you need to feel you are truly living and not simply staying alive? I can help you define what you need, to listen to yourself, to live from your center, and to get clear on how to live fully and joyously.
"Derron has taught me how to be in my strength, to understand and prioritize what matters to me, that I matter to the world, and to speak from my heart no matter how difficult it might feel. I have grown so much since seeing him, and I look forward to what is ahead in our work together." --I. K.
Derron Santin, MFT
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OFFICE LOCATIONDerron Santin, M.F.T.
2471 Washington Street San Francisco, CA 94115 Phone: (415) 225-2999
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