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02/17/2026

Happy Lunar New Year! and Welcome to the Year of the Fire Horse ( 火马 huǒ mǎ )
The horse is the seventh animal in the Chinese zodiac cycle and represents freedom, passion, and boundless energy. In 2026, these traits combine with the Fire element, bringing innovation and forward momentum.

Staying physically active and socially connected will keep us galloping forward in step with the Fire Horse! 2026 is all about harnessings our dynamic spirit, and take bold leaps.

02/12/2026

You don't need to be afraid of your teenager’s pain. ❤️🩹

When our teens are hurting, our instinct is to "fix" it. But research shows that simply staying calm while they are undone is more therapeutic than any advice we can give.

Molly McCobb, LCSW, shares insights from Dr. Lisa Damour’s latest work on why Validation First is the golden rule of adolescent parenting. By being a steady anchor in their storm, you communicate that their discomfort is survivable. ⚓️

In this blog, we explore: ✅ The "Validation First" rule ✅ Moving from "I'm fine" to Emotional Granularity ✅ Why empathy actually lowers systemic inflammation in teens

Check out the full post for scripts on how to handle vague bad moods and when teens "externalize". 👉 https://www.practicesanfrancisco.com/blog/a-therapists-book-review-for-parents-the-emotional-lives-of-teenagers-by-lisa-damour

02/10/2026

We are so excited to welcome back Ginna Oates, LMFT from her maternity leave!
If you have not already had the pleasure of meeting Ginna, here is a little re-intro ☀️:
Ginna has been with Practice San Francisco since 2020! She has extensive experience and specialization around empowering tweens, teens, and their families. Ginna helps tweens and teens manage mood and anxiety, and improve confidence and self-esteem, and she works parents to help navigate family challenges and improve parent-teen communication.

Ginna is also our Director of School-Based Services! She is passionate about partnering with schools to deliver dynamic, research-informed programs, training, workshops and more to educators, support staff, parents, and more.

Ginna will be back with us starting February 23 so now is a great time to get on her schedule! Book a consultation call today to learn more about Ginna and schedule an initial appointment. ☺️ 👉 https://bit.ly/4tbPFD8

Learn more about our school-based services: https://www.practicesanfrancisco.com/for-schools

02/06/2026

Therapist Spotlight - Jennifer Raju

Jennifer is a licensed psychologist who works with children, teens, young adults, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, addiction recovery, and other mood-related concerns. Her clinical background includes extensive work related to treating eating disorders and body image challenges, with a trauma-informed understanding that these difficulties are often tied to deeper emotional experiences, past stress, and self-worth.

Jennifer additionally specializes in South Asian (Desi) mental health and is deeply attuned to the cultural and intergenerational factors that shape emotional wellbeing.

Jennifer is available for in-person therapy in San Francisco and Mill Valley. Book a consultation call today to learn more about Jennifer and schedule an initial appointment. 👉 https://bit.ly/4tbPFD8

❤️

02/04/2026

The Bravery Challenge - Stop letting the "Worry Bully" call the shots. 🛑

Building social confidence isn't about being fearless; it's about taking small, intentional steps even when we feel nervous.

By using a Bravery Ladder, students can prove to themselves that they can handle social discomfort and that their "worst-case scenarios" rarely come true.

Ready to start your ladder?

Download our Bravery Challenge worksheet from the Free Resources link - and sign up for more free resources too! 👉 https://connect.practicesanfrancisco.com/widget/form/jn2nPHcXIY0aypekEfWo

02/03/2026

REMINDER - Don't forget! Tomorrow, Wednesday, February 4 at 10 am PST/ 1 pm EST, join for a FREE business webinar discussing stress management and wellness!

Tory Burch Fellow, psychologist and .sf founder Nina Kaiser will teach practical tools and mindset shifts to help you manage stress and show up as a more grounded, healthy founder ⭐️

Presented by and

02/02/2026

At .sf, we believe mental well-being is deeply connected to family, culture, identity, and community. This February, as we celebrate Black History Month, we honor the strength, resilience, and contributions of Black individuals, past and present, while also highlighting the importance of supporting the mental health of Black children and families.

✨Visit this link to see to see a list of books for kids about Black History, as well as local organizations that support the emotional well-being and resilience of Black children and families. 💛 https://tr.ee/s4u7q3eMpF

For more information or to book a consultation call, visit www.practicesanfrancisco.com/contact

01/30/2026

The Mill Valley Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Mill Valley Business Awards!
We here at Practice would very much appreciate your support in nominating us for Most Innovative Business ⭐️ ⭐️
Go to enjoymillvalley.com, click on VOTE, and enter our name under category 3: Most Innovative Business!
Voting closes on February 6th, 2026 with an awards ceremony for the winners in early March.
A very heartfelt thank you from Practice San Francisco

01/29/2026

Reminder! Join for a FREE business webinar discussing stress management and wellness !
Next Wednesday, February 4 at 10 am PST/ 1 pm EST, Tory Burch Fellow, psychologist and .sf founder Nina Kaiser will teach practical tools and mindset shifts to help you manage stress and show up as a more grounded, healthy founder ⭐️

Link to register and join this free event is in our linktree!

Presented by and

01/28/2026

Ever feel like you’re stuck in a recurring "difficult moment" - like the morning rush or the bedtime battle? 🤯

At Practice SF, we recommend the ABC Model to help parents move from frustration to observation. By tracking the Antecedent, the Behavior, and the Consequence, you can stop guessing why a behavior is happening and start finding real solutions.

This week, we challenge you to simply "catch" a pattern without trying to change it yet. What do you notice?

Download the ABC Tracking sheet and give it a try! bit.ly/45zGqSR

01/27/2026

Therapist spotlight!
Ella Kauffman:

Ella (She/ her/hers) is a Senior Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (CA APCC 14606) who completed her Master of Arts in Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness at New York University and joined the Practice team in 2023. She is finishing her final requirements for independent licensure this fall.

Ella utilizes an eclectic and evidence-based therapeutic approach tailored to each client’s needs and goals and she aims to work collaboratively to increase distress tolerance and coping skills and to create lasting change. Ella particularly enjoys working with tween, teen, and young adult female-identified clients, and has a handful of openings remaining at our San Francisco location or by telehealth!

Book a consultation call with our intake coordinator today via the link below to learn more about Ella and schedule an initial appointment. ☺️

https://www.practicesanfrancisco.com/contact

01/23/2026

Therapist Spotlight
Jenny Raterman:

Jenny (she/her) is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT #150646). After a decade of teaching high school language arts (including a PhD in Comparative Lit), Jenny opted to make a career transition and earned a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from the Wright Institute.

Jenny's clinical approach emphasizes skill building in a personalized, relational context. She believes that the deep acceptance and care of the therapist-client relationship offers unique opportunities for youth and families to heal painful patterns and grow towards their full potential.

Jenny is committed to providing culturally relevant therapy to clients of diverse backgrounds and is especially enthusiastic about working with q***r and gender-non-conforming children and families.

Jenny currently has openings for in-person therapy in Mill Valley, or via telehealth! Book a consultation call today via the link below to learn more about Jenny and schedule an initial appointment. ☺️

https://www.practicesanfrancisco.com/contact

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