Community Institute for Psychotherapy

09/09/2025

Join Stephen H. Sulmeyer, J.D., PhD. for a reflective class on divorce and the important factors that create healthy break ups.

Date: October 18, 2025

Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Where: FOUR POINTS by Sheraton 1010 Northgate Dr. San Rafael, CA 94903 Or Via ZOOM

Visit our website at: www.cipmarin.org or call (415) 459-5999 x101 to Register today!

09/05/2025

Join Jane Rubin, PhD and learn to give quality care and therapy during dark times!
Date: Eight Sessions: Oct 17, Nov 21, Dec 19, 2025 & Jan 16, Feb 20, Mar 20, Apr 17, May 15, 2026
Time: 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Where: ZOOM ONLY
Visit our website at: www.cipmarin.org or call (415) 459-5999 x101 to Register today!

08/18/2025

Assistant Clinical Director - 16 hours

We’re seeking a Licensed Psychologist (PhD/PsyD) to provide clinical supervision, guide our training program, and mentor early-career clinicians. This is the perfect role for someone with a private practice looking to augment income and experience in a meaningful way.

What We Need You to Do Provide group supervision to a diverse cohort of trainees, including practicum students and associates. Oversee 8 interns in their experience with us. Lead some didactic training seminars for interns and supervisors Recruit and oversee new supervisors and plan supervisor train...

08/14/2025

According to the latest research, our sense of self, our confidence, and even our relationships are shaped by the environments we move through and the way others see us. Subtle social cues can create an upward or downward spiral, which in turn can impact our identity and future. Small but strategic changes can have a profound effect on motivation, learning and resilience.

If you are interested in speaking to a therapist, contact the Community Institute for Psychotherapy at 415-459-5999 x102.

Research finds that subtle changes in our environment and the social cues we receive from other people can change the course of our lives.

08/07/2025

Adversity can cause us to give up hope that life can be different. In order to shift our mindset and capacity to deal with challenges and orient toward growth, we must accept what has been and turn toward the future. Not by ignoring our past, but by processing it meaningfully.

For in person therapy in Marin, call the Community Institute for Psychotherapy at 415-459-5999 x102.

Victimization comes from the outside. Victimhood comes from within.

07/29/2025

Self-forgiveness is a form of emotional healing that allows us to move from despair and self-attack to acceptance and peace, without letting ourselves off the hook. Steps can be taken to make peace with your actions, respond appropriately to make amends, and redirect yourself to a healthier future. .

If you are seeking in person therapy in Marin, call the Community Institute for Psychotherapy at 415-459-5999 x102.

After you hurt someone, there is a path toward making amends, emotional healing, and finding acceptance and peace with yourself.

07/22/2025

It is important to recognize the signs of emotional distance before it is too late. If conversations feel shallow and forced, affection and touch are rare, and you and your partner no longer feel like a team, there are steps that can be taken to restore connection and closeness. If you are unable to bridge the gap with your partner on your own, consider reaching out to a couples therapist.

To schedule an appointment with a therapist, call 415-459-5999 x102.

1. Conversations feel shallow or forced.

07/10/2025

At times, emotions can get in our way. Without ignoring them, there are ways to learn how to work with them more effectively. If you find that you are constantly overwhelmed by your emotions, it may also be worthwhile to explore therapy.

A new book gives guidance on research-based ways to manage our emotions more effectively without suppressing them.

07/08/2025

The middle way is about the importance of moderation. Though the Buddha’s teachings about moderation may be ancient, they remain relevant to the demands of modern life. It offers a roadmap to balanced living and self-stewardship of one’s energies, and begins with cultivating the right view—a mind that is open, curious, and receptive.

If you are interested in speaking to a therapist, call 415-459-5999 x102.

Valerie Brown on the importance of taking care of ourselves, while taking care of others.

06/26/2025

Dear colleagues,

Community Institute for Psychotherapy (CIP), a long-standing community mental health training institute in downtown San Rafael, is hiring for the role of Assistant Clinical Director / Doctoral Director. This is a meaningful leadership opportunity that combines clinical supervision, training program oversight, and agency leadership, all within a mission-driven nonprofit rooted in a psychodynamic tradition.

CIP's training program includes doctoral interns, practicum students, postdoctoral fellows, and master’s-level associates. The internship program became a member of APPIC in 2024, and there’s strong support and structure for clinical training and supervision. The role is approximately 25 hours/week, with about 16 hours onsite and the rest remote.

If you’re passionate about training the next generation of therapists and want to be part of a collaborative, values-driven team, please check out the job posting:
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What We Need You to Do Provide individual and group supervision to a diverse cohort of trainees, including doctoral interns (APPIC), practicum students, associates, and postdocs Oversee and continuously refine CIP’s comprehensive training program, including scheduling, curriculum development, and ...

06/24/2025

In a world that can feel overwhelming and heartbreaking, small moments of joy are powerful acts of renewal, reminding us of our strength and humanity. Although joy doesn’t erase pain or diminish hardship, it can help us carry the load more sustainably. If you are unable to experience joy or pleasure, consider reaching out to a professional.

If you are interested in speaking to a therapist, call 415-459-5999 x102.

In a world where joy feels hard to find, it’s more vital than ever. Learn how embracing it can fuel resilience, spark hope, and help us navigate today’s challenges.