Learning with each other
Building Relationships
Within relationships, we grow. In this process group, we will work together in the here-and-now to explore interpersonal dynamics that may be holding you back. Receive real-time feedback about your impact on others and gain comfort with vulnerability in a safe space. This group will help you cultivate your skills in building strong bonds with others and experience connection, depth and intimacy.
Group therapy will help you to
Explore your authentic self
Reduce feelings of isolation and anxiety
Practice honesty and relational risk-taking
Build resilience and communication skills.
This mixed-gender group is appropriate for adults over 25. Initial intake interviews happening now.
When: Weekly on Thursdays: 12:30 – 1:45 pm
Where: Berkeley, CA - in-person
Cost: $95.00 per session
Perspective members will meet with one of the therapists for an informational interview to make sure it is a good fit for all. If you are interested and would like more information, please complete the contact form and we’ll be in touch shortly.
Group Facilitators:
Ben Goldstone, LMFT is a therapist and psychoanalyst in private practice in Berkeley. He is a former staff clinician at Kaiser where he developed and ran groups for Adults and Adolescents from diverse populations presenting concerns of addiction, identity, culture, relationships, and parenting for over 15 years. He is an associate faculty at the San Francisco Center for Psychoanalysis. Ph: 510.882.2100 http://www.bengoldstone.com
Rachel Goldstone, MD is a psychiatrist in private practice in Oakland. She is a former director of the UCSF Medical Student Wellbeing Program where she led groups for many years, in addition to providing other clinical services such as individual and couples therapy, and mentorship programming to support diversity at UCSF. She is a clinical professor at UCSF School of Medicine. Ph: 510.653.3337