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Life's transitions, whether they are positive or negative, happy events or sad ones, are the most challenging and difficult times of our lives. As part of natural law, all of us — as families, couples and individuals — are called by life to move with change. No matter who we are, we have this in common.

The outcome of our transitions depends on how we respond to them. Transitions, if experienced fully and with support, can deepen our compassion for ourselves and others and further our natural development as a person. If we resist change, transitions can be the occasions to become more rigid, out of touch with our feeling life, armored emotionally, and ineffective in our intimate relationships.

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Catherine Bischoff, MS, LMFT
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since 1990, offering Clinical Supervision, Peer Consultation, as well as Counseling and Psychotherapy to adults, couples and families during times of change, transition and crisis. My private practice which is located in Lafayette, CA (Contra Costa County), just minutes from the freeway. Although trained and competent in several theories/modalities, my work is strongly informed by my experience and study of C.G. Jung, Sandplay, Bowen Family Systems and Strategic Family Therapy. License # MFC 25334.

Therapy
There are different types of therapy for different situations and needs; I have many years experience working in both ways:

Short-term therapy usually involves a specific problem which can be addressed by the use of changing the way we think and behave around that particular problem. This type of therapy usually involves specific homework for the client after each session, and is not necessarily conducted on a weekly basis. Usually therapy can be completed within 3 - 6 months, or within a shorter amount of time, depending on the complexity of the problem.

Long-term therapy, sometimes called Depth Psychotherapy, usually involves dealing with issues that affect our emotions, moods, reactions, and behaviors that puzzle and trouble us. These problems are generally associated with family of origin issues, childhood or adult trauma of various origins, or they can be associated with our individual and unconscious psyche. In any case, this type of therapy may last for two or more years and is normally conducted on a weekly basis.

Clinical Supervision
Currently providing clinical supervision to Master level students at John F. Kennedy University, I have experience supervising Interns and Trainees, both in private practice and in a non-profit, agency setting. I am available to meet for Intern Supervision on both an individual and group basis.


Consultation
As a seasoned therapist, I offer a wealth of life, educational and work experience to all peer consultation settings. I am available to meet on both an individual and group basis.