Our Staff: Mary Thomas

Mary Thomas, MA

Registered MFT Intern, IMF #52919
Supervised by Mary Bradford, PhD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist, #PSY17096

My sincere intention is that our work together will help you to participate in your life more fully and to experience greater acceptance and satisfaction with your self, as well as with others.

I bring over ten years of experience and welcome working with people from diverse populations, ages and sexual identities. I have particular specialty and passion for working with couples, as well as adolescents and parents—helping to build bridges of communication, and better connections with the ones you love.

The way I work

My approach to psychotherapy is relational and collaborative, allowing the needs of each client to inform the process. I work holistically, weaving together various techniques and modalities such as The Hakomi method (somatic/body-centered therapy), Humanistic Psychodynamic therapy, Trauma therapy, and Buddhist psychology. I also utilize meditation, dream work, and the creative arts such as: sand-tray, drawing, role-play, and writing.

I bring to each session my presence, curiosity and caring, and a deep respect for the innate wisdom and healing capacity of each person. I invite working mindfully, which simply means bringing attention to what’s happening in the present moment. This gentle and respectful way of working also uses the wisdom of the body to deepen therapy beyond words�\to the place where true transformation is possible.

Areas of focus include:

• Relationship and intimacy
• Parent/Teen relationships
• Teen issues and concerns
• Self esteem
• Depression and anxiety
• Grief, Loss, and Dying
• Trauma and PTSD
• Spirituality
• Life Transitions
• ADD
• Infertility
• Life Coaching/Mentoring

Education

I have a MA in Counseling Psychology from Argosy University in San Francisco, and am a Master-level Professional Coach.

Additionally, I have extensive training and experience in Hakomi body-centered therapy, somatic approaches to working with trauma and kundalini, and in providing coaching and creative arts mentoring to adults and teens. Prior to pursuing my passion for therapy and coaching, I worked as a professional theater actress and graphic artist.

Supervisors and Consultants

Psychodynamic: Mary Bradford, PhD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, #PSY17096
Hakomi: Scott Eaton, Marriage and Family Therapist, #MFC23906
Couples: Stuart Sovatsky, PhD, Marriage and Family Therapist, #MFC19173

© Blue Oak Therapy Center
3101 Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705    Phone: (510) 649-9818
Clinical director is Stuart Sovatsky, PhD, MFT Licensed #MFC 19173.