Peggy

Ms Peggy Handler, MFT

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

“Offering video and phone as well as in person therapy”

About Me

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Noe Valley in San Francisco. I provide depth psychotherapy with a focus on inner healing and personal growth, helping you understand your inner world, fostering a path toward transformation and a deeper connection to your whole self. In addition to talk therapy, we may explore personal symbols through dreamwork, imagery and sandplay ( see website) as well as listening to the emotions stored in your body that are seeking expression. I specialize in working with mid life and older adults encountering the unique opportunities and challenges of those phases of life which may include integrating life experience and wisdom, living with authenticity and purpose, finding inner peace and self compassion and deepening self-understanding. Psychotherapy can help you find meaning as you age and reconnect with creativity, vitality, and dreams. It is also a safe, supportive space to explore retirement/finances, grief/loss, health/mortality, loneliness/isolation, anxiety and depression in later life.

Approach

I am a depth psychotherapist, which means that we will weave together an exploration of whatever is going on for you now, with its roots in your past. We will colaboratively embark on a journey together to help you through life transitions, to find meaning and more choice in your life, and to find your true self. We may explore your dreams to assist in this process.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

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Services

I offer in person and telehealth therapy.

Services Offered:

  • Consultation

    An initial meeting with a therapist to discuss concerns, ask questions, and determine whether they are the right fit.

  • Mindfulness

    The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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  • Psychodynamic Therapy

    A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.

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  • Dream Analysis

    A technique that explores the themes, symbols, and emotions in dreams to uncover unconscious thoughts and unresolved feelings.

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  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • Psychotherapy

    In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Dream Work

    The exploration of dream content (themes, symbols, and emotions) to gain insight into unconscious feelings, conflicts, and desires.

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  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

  • Retirement

    The transition from working life to retirement, which can bring loss of identity, purpose, routine, and social connection alongside newfound freedom.

    Learn more about Retirement
  • Spiritual or Faith-Based Counseling

    Counselling that integrates spiritual or religious beliefs into the therapeutic process for people who want faith to be part of their healing.

  • Women's Issues

    Psychological challenges more commonly experienced by women, including gender-based stress, reproductive health concerns, body image, caregiving burden, and societal expectations.

  • Cross-Cultural

    The psychological challenges of living between two or more cultures, including identity conflicts, acculturation stress, and difficulties with belonging.

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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Professional Title:

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

    A therapist licensed to work with couples and families on relationship difficulties, communication, and family dynamics.

Credentials

Registrations

Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS)

Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT)

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Qualifications

Master of Family Therapy (MFT)

California Institute of Integral Studies

Year: 1991

Service Areas

Peggy Handler MFT

In-person & Online

San Francisco, California

United States

San Francisco, United States