Marv Zauderer, LMFT

08/20/2025

One of the wisest teachers I’ve learned from, Francis Weller, has a new book — highly recommended. Check it out: https://www.francisweller.net/books.html

07/14/2025

https://www.themarginalian.org/2022/07/20/bruce-springsteen-depression/

“If you can acknowledge it and you can relax with it a little bit, very often it shortens its duration.”

03/07/2025

Know an undocumented person in need of mental health services? I volunteer to provide pro bono therapy through Immigrants Rising -- here's their great listing of mental heal resources. https://immigrantsrising.org/resource/mental-health-resources-for-undocumented-people/

02/24/2025

Have you had traumatic -- or at least highly distressing -- experiences that you think may be continuing to affect you? In my psychotherapy practice, I use a variety of approaches to "clear" distressing memories, including the Flash Technique.

Originally developed as an addition to the preparation phase of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), which I also use, the Flash Technique has been demonstrated to be effective in reducing the disturbance level associated with severely painful memories, sometimes in as little as 10 to 15 minutes. Like EMDR, the Flash Technique utilizes eye movements or alternating tapping and is designed to resolve unprocessed traumatic memories in the brain.

More info in the Trauma, EMDR, and Flash Technique section of my site here (click below):

Based in Marin County & on Zoom, Marv is an expert therapist who specializes in relationship issues including narcissistic harm; trauma & EMDR; anxiety & depression; psychedelic integration; grief/loss & life transitions & performance enhancement with clients across San Rafael, M

02/04/2025

A wonderful, first-person account of couples therapy with one of my favorite teachers, Terry Real.

It took a superstar couples therapist to help me see beyond my anger.

01/10/2025

Here is a (growing) list of therapists providing pro bono psychotherapy to those affected by the LA fires: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1uAMVz8TQMzShQeuEA6kmOP0jyRN7qe1Iiqb6JOLTPqg/htmlview

I just signed up as a provider; here's how to do that: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSexlCb0ZvyeoPR7F9i2G9OY9NQSR8txhEMwagIodHLZyZKzNA/viewform

Please use this form if you are currently providing any therapy services, including individual sessions, support groups, and family options to share with individuals impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires. This form should not be used to advertise any paid services.

12/02/2024

A great article on the 30-year research basis of EMDR Therapy for trauma and other conditions. I offer EMDR Therapy, and also a free 30-minute initial consultation by phone or Zoom. For details on my practice: therapywithmarv.com Article: https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/0d624267 #/0d624267/12

11/05/2024

I have a longtime specialty in working with clients in their grief, and no teacher has taught me more about grief than Francis Weller. I highly recommend this conversation Francis recently had with Anderson Cooper.

After suppressing grief for decades, Anderson reached out earlier this year to psychotherapist and author Francis Weller to ask for help. In this very person...

10/14/2024

Mental health resources for those who experienced Hurricane Helene:

Mental Health ProBono Referrals for WNC Survivors: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/0/d/1XP77E1QEV43vMklyS8fjZ5PnfKR-8Mx4hY50aT417Zk/htmlview?urp=gmail_link =0

HURRICANE HELENE GRASSROOTS TRAUMA/GRIEF SUPPORT - FREE OFFERINGS: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GtsXkNmKcf201vcR_k2J3Ofr60zhVmTVAVXg3HVoDU0/edit =h.g4nudgpco0hy

SAMSHA - Survivors of Disasters Resource Portal: https://www.samhsa.gov/dtac/disaster-survivors

National Child Traumatic Stress Network: https://www.nctsn.org/resources/all-nctsn-resources?search=disaster&resource_type=25&trauma_type=4&language=26&audience=All&other=All

Hurricane Helene Book for Kids: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1p0y_C_M_pOHC5rtEdkXZbvmj1XYD334NtKhwANuv_uo/mobilepresent =id.p

Mental health resources to support recovery from Hurricane Helene - AVLtoday: https://avltoday.6amcity.com/culture/mental-health-resources-to-support-recovery-from-hurricane-helene

Some of these are useful for those affected by Hurricane Milton as well. More on that to follow. Sending deep wishes for recovery and healing to all.

09/09/2024

I'm delighted to announce that I now offer EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Therapy.

EMDR is a psychotherapy, grounded in 30 years of extensive research studies, that enables people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress that are the result of disturbing life experiences.

For most people, most memories tend to be stored as just the story of what happened with few vivid images. Memories for stressful and traumatic experiences can be stored in the brain with vivid pictures, sounds, thoughts, feelings and body sensations. EMDR reprocessing reactivates these different parts of disturbing memories and allows the brain to reprocess the experience. This is what is normally happens in REM or dream sleep. That is why we wake up feeling differently about experiences from the day before that were still upsetting when we went to sleep.

The alternating eye movements that we use in EMDR Therapy help the brain to reprocess the way information is stored in the brain. It is your brain’s own ability to heal that will be doing the all the work and you are in control of the pace of the therapy.

Although EMDR Therapy is best known as a rapidly effective trauma treatment, it has been proven effective with a variety of other issues, including anxiety, depression, grief, phobias, and shame/low self-worth/low self-esteem.

For more information, and to schedule a free 30-minute consultation, click here:

Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma or relationship issues? Based in San Rafael, CA, Marv Zauderer provides counseling services to help you overcome emotional challenges and find solutions. Start your journey towards healing with online therapy or in-person sessions.

06/26/2024

"Scientists have found that fixating on the bad without also focusing on some good can distort how people see themselves, the world and the future. If we’re all doomed, what’s the point of fighting climate change or injustice? On the other hand, nurturing joy can expand people’s view of what’s possible — healing and liberation.

An easy, powerful way to do this is through song."

There's a simple way to feel better when times seem terrible.

06/12/2024

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Struggling with an internal challenge or a relationship? Need an experienced, direct, active therapist who offers a wide variety of somatic, emotional, cognitive, behavioral, and relational tools that can help?

Integrating techniques from therapeutic models such as Internal Family Systems and cognitive-behavioral therapy, my trauma-informed, multi-dimensional approach to our work is attuned to your individuality and refined by our collaboration along the way.

I've just finished my 15th year as a therapist. I've also had careers in tech and as a Founder/CEO. I work in person in Marin County, CA, and also via video with anyone in California, Arizona, or Florida. I have a wide variety of specialties in working with individuals, couples, and families: therapywithmarv.com/specialties

I bring diverse professional and life experience, a responsiveness to culture and all other components of your identity, and an array of tools that you can use to find the growth, solutions, well-being, or healing you seek.

I know it can be hard to reach out when you’re dealing with an emotionally intense challenge. I offer a complimentary 30-minute call to see if we feel we're a fit to work together. I'm accepting new clients at the moment; please feel free to PM, email (marv@therapywithmarv.com), text/call (415-320-6610), or visit my website (therapywithmarv.com) to schedule a call.

Based in Marin County, Marv Zauderer is an expert therapist who specializes in depression; anxiety & stress; relationship issues including narcissistic harm; trauma; psychedelic integration, losses, grief & life transitions; and workplace issues with clients across San Rafael, Mill Valley, T