Janelle Klaas, LMFT

06/19/2021

I really enjoyed watching Gabor Maté's new movie: https://wisdomoftrauma.com/movie/

He takes the position that unhealed trauma is the cause of most addiction, mental health symptoms, and even many chronic physical disorders. This fits well with my experience, and makes sense, especially given how little public awareness there is around what is needed to heal from psychologically traumatic experiences--many of these experiences are not even recognized as such!

I hope to see these views become mainstream in the near future. We all benefit when we come together to heal, both directly and through breaking cycles of intergenerational trauma.

Watch The Wisdom of Trauma Movie Premiere on June 8-14, Featuring DR. GABOR MATÉ Plus a 7-day teaching series on trauma with leading experts!

05/27/2020

If you or a loved one is struggling right now, here's an amazing resource for low-fee therapy. They're even offering 8 free sessions to those affected by the shutdown. Please pass this on to anyone you think might benefit!

https://www.wellsanfrancisco.com/about/sliding-scale-therapy/?fbclid=IwAR3ORlviV64SsEkTgunN0-PS30552WHILQGfch8ohBoZd0Yfgy6XjWjyzeA

11/12/2019

Ever wondered what the differences are between a psychiatrist, psychologist, therapist, counselor, and coach? Here's a quick outline of the major differences.

Dr. Ben Caldwell outlines the difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist, a therapist and a counselor, and therapy and coaching.

08/19/2019

“In the process of restoring a connection with others, we can realize that we actually create a connection with ourselves. In being seen and loved for who we are, how we think, and what we feel, we learn it’s okay to be as we are.

If our core human need is to connect with others, then the most important part of healing our emotional wounds is allowing ourselves to open up again. It is simply our willingness to show up as we are, and our trust that we will be taken care of.”

No person is an island, and we need healthy relationships to thrive

04/17/2019

This is beautifully written and reflects much of how I feel about the work that my clients and I engage in every week. It's such a privilege to get to know and heal oneself, yet something I do believe all people deserve to access, one way or another. Time to destigmatize this beautiful, human process!

Dear Fellow Travelers, I’ll be the first to admit, writing a letter like this is unusual. We’re not supposed to talk in public about what we talk about in private. You’re supposed to hide your decision to see me, as if it means you’re more damaged or more fragile than the average person. And...

03/19/2019

Got anxiety? This team at Stanford is studying men with anxiety and new therapies to increase relaxation. It's paid!

Come be a part of our Stanford Neurobiology study on fear, anxiety and therapeutic interventions with our new Virtual Reality technology. We are looking to better understand the biomarkers of anxious emotional states and test the effectiveness of non-invasive relaxation techniques to help shift nega...

02/18/2019

Very insightful opinion piece arguing for a new model of mental illness: mental injury. The concept that psychological disorders from disordered eating to depression to anxiety stem from painful events rings true to me from my clinical experience.

It doesn't take a capital-T trauma to cause these types of changes; especially when we're very young, the stakes are high enough in everyday life that even apparently minor events can leave their mark.

I'm excited to see this model gain recognition in the field and more broadly. It's shining a light on the way healing works--just as we wouldn't simply prescribe a pill for a broken arm or a scraped knee, we need more than pills to fix our psychological injuries.

https://www.madinamerica.com/2019/01/psychological-injury-model/

01/18/2019

I'm pleased to announce my newest therapeutic offering: group therapy! I'm starting a group for older adults that will focus on issues such as loneliness, life transitions, and finding meaning and connection. The group will run either Wednesday or Thursday afternoon and is capped at 4 people--there will be plenty of space for each member's explorations. Please pass this on to anyone you think may be interested, and feel free to reach out with any questions. Thanks all!

Janelle is a San Francisco-based Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, #104471, offering psychotherapy services via telehealth throughout California