Community Institute for Psychotherapy

10/22/2026

What happens when a patient struggles to take an interest in their own inner world?

Join Kristian Kemtrup, PhD, LMFT for a continuing education seminar exploring patients who present with emotional constriction or little interest in their own experience. Grounded in psychoanalytic and developmental perspectives, the seminar will explore “going-on-being,” “soul blindness,” therapeutic neutrality, and ways clinicians can foster deeper engagement.

Saturday, November 14, 2026 | 9:00 am–1:00 pm
Homeward Bound of Marin – The Key Room
Register: https://cipmarin.org/event/the-patient-who-wouldnt-be-the-clinical-problem-of-patients-who-lack-interest-in-their-own-experience-presented-by-kristian-kemtrup-class/

10/21/2026

All of us have the capacity to be happy. We have seeds of compassion, understanding, and love in us. Mindfulness offers us a way to make all of these grow.

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

Not all habits are bad. Happiness is a habit too, says Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh. Here’s how you can make it grow.

10/20/2026

You don’t have to have it all figured out.
Life can bring questions about identity, relationships, work, and what comes next. Sometimes, it helps to have a space where you can slow down, be honest, and connect with others who understand.

Community Institute for Psychotherapy is forming a weekly process group for men. This is a supportive, nonjudgmental space to explore what’s happening in your life, notice patterns, and build meaningful connections.

Wednesdays | 6:30–8:00 PM
San Rafael
$35–$45 sliding scale
12-week segments beginning in October
Co-facilitated by Stefan Gerard and Alexie Dossa, MFT Trainees, and supervised by Kristin Wolcott Farese, LCSW, CGP.
Interested in joining? Call (415) 459-5999 x450 or visit cipmarin.org.

10/19/2026

A space to connect, reflect, and grow.

For women in their 20s–30s, life can bring a lot of changes in relationships, identity, work, and how you see yourself.
This new psychotherapy group offers a small, supportive space to explore what’s happening in your life, deepen self-understanding, and connect with others who may be navigating similar questions.

Tuesdays | 5:00–6:30 PM
San Rafael
$35–$45 sliding scale
Led by Sarah Howard, Doctoral Student
Supervised by Kristin Wolcott Farese, LCSW, CGP
Interested in joining? Call (415) 459-5999 x450 or visit cipmarin.org

10/14/2026

Although it may be difficult and scary, the unknown is also the very terrain where real change begins. Deep reflection can help us embrace the opportunity and the richness of the moment. Some things arrive through the fog, through tension, through the space in-between, or when everything else has fallen away.

If you are seeking a therapist, contact the Community Institute for Psychotherapy at 415-459-5999 x102.

Through poetic reflection, Yrsa Daley-Ward helps us embrace the in-between moments, reminding us that the unknown can be the very terrain where real change begins.

10/14/2026

CIP Ongoing Psychoanalytic Case Consultation: Integrating Clinical Cases and Theory with Dr. Fred Rozendal, PhD

Psychotherapists present case material, and the group engages in deep thinking and discussion of the clinical implications for your work while conceptualizing from various psychodynamic and psychoanalytic perspectives. This exploration provides insights into your clinical practice, your clients’ development, and the moment-by-moment changes that enhance your understanding of the clinical process. A collaborative and supportive atmosphere is encouraged as we consider the possibilities of producing the client’s current situation and suggestions for intervention or next steps in the clinical work.

When: Wednesdays 9:00 – 10:50 am
Where: via ZOOM

Join an established group of 6 psychotherapists who love this work and enjoy learning together.

$50 per session, payable monthly on the 15th of each month
Please email [email protected] to register.

10/12/2026

How do we know what to interpret—and when—in the clinical moment?

Join Robert Waska, MFT, LPCC, PhD for a continuing education seminar exploring the Modern Kleinian approach to psychoanalytic interpretation. Through clinical case material, the seminar will examine unconscious phantasy, transference, countertransference, and how interpretation helps patients work through internal conflicts and longstanding relational patterns.

Saturday, December 5, 2026 | 10:00 am–2:00 pm
Virtual Event (Zoom)
Register: https://cipmarin.org/event/interpretation-in-the-clinical-moment-the-modern-kleinian-approach-to-working-through-the-psychoanalytic-process-presented-by-robert-waska-mft-lpcc-phd-class/

10/09/2026

Last chance to register!
Join Nadia Thalji, PhD for a continuing education seminar exploring how clinicians can ethically respond when clients bring AI-generated material into psychotherapy. Grounded in depth psychology and relational ethics, the seminar will focus on symbolic thinking, therapeutic boundaries, reflective functioning, and clinical judgment.

When: Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 9:00 am–1:00 pm
Where: Homeward Bound of Marin – The Key Room
Register: https://cipmarin.org/event/client-engagement-with-ai-ethical-and-symbolic-considerations-from-a-depth-psychological-perspective-presented-by-nadia-thalji-phd-class/

10/08/2026

Community Institute for Psychotherapy
Comprehensive Psychological & Neuropsychological Assessments

Individualized assessment • Advanced clinical training • Experienced supervisory oversight
Our goal is to provide more than a diagnosis: it is to provide a roadmap for understanding, treatment, rehabilitation, and improved functioning.

ADHD & Autism Spectrum Assessment ($1,500 - $2,000) When attention, executive functioning, or social-communication difficulties interfere with daily life, a clearer understanding can make a difference.

TBI & Concussion Assessment ($2,000 - $2,500) When the injury is invisible, comprehensive assessment can make the difference.
Memory & Neurogenerative Assessment ($2,000 - $2,500)
Distinguishing normal aging from meaningful cognitive change.

All assessments are conducted under the ongoing supervision of Paul Kiritsis, PsyD, MScMed, Psych Testing Director and Assessment Supervisor.
To learn more or schedule an assessment, contact the Community Institute for Psychotherapy at 415-459-5999 x 451.