Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Providing Psychotherapy to Adults in California, based in San Francisco Bay Area

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About Me

Welcome. I am Naomi. My approach is warm, empathic, authentic, and collaborative. I believe a caring, non-judgmental, and trusting relationship between a therapist and client can support meaningful self-exploration, create the safety needed to process difficult emotions and experiences, and helps people experience deeper connection with themselves and others in their lives.  

In my practice, I pay close attention to how early relationships and cultural experiences shape the way we relate to ourselves and others in the present. I am curious about long-standing narratives and beliefs that we hold about ourselves and others, as it supports greater understanding of what serves us and what hinders us in our pursuit of greater well-being. I respect and nurture the uniqueness and innate wisdom of my clients, and support people in coming into more awareness and alignment with their authentic selves. I work to create safety and trust with my clients to help them move through and heal from traumatic experiences.  

I draw from many theoretical frameworks to guide my understanding and support of my clients in effectively addressing challenges in their lives, including: psychodynamic, attachment and intersubjective theories, narrative therapy, feminist and minority stress theories, and behavioral techniques. My approach is holistic, relational, and rooted in an appreciation of the racial/cultural contexts, sociopolitical systems, and personal identities that intersect and shape who we are and how we move through the world.

I am experienced in providing therapeutic support to people who identify as part of the LGBTQIAA+ community, including people who identify as transgender, gender non-binary/queer, or gender expansive.

Client’s often come to me when needing support around the following:

  • Depression

  • Anxiety & Stress

  • Trauma & PTSD

  • Gender

  • Sexuality

  • Interpersonal Conflict

  • Relationships, Dating & Intimacy

  • Family of Origin Issues

  • Family Planning, Infertility & Conception, Pregnancy

  • Perinatal & Postpartum Mental Health

  • Parenthood & Parenting

  • Grief & Loss

  • Self-Esteem & Confidence

  • Significant Life Transitions

  • Work/School Challenges & Stress


Services

Individual Therapy

When working with individual adults in therapy, I create a warm and safe space to explore and attend to the issues impacting your life, relationships and well-being. My approach is collaborative and relational, and I strive to create a trusting and authentic partnership with you that fosters healing and growth.

Gender Affirming Therapy

I am an experienced gender therapist who provides affirmative therapy services to individuals who identify as transgender, gender non-binary and/or gender-expansive. I am also practiced in conducting and writing mental health assessments for individuals that are interested in pursuing gender affirming medical treatment.


Contact Me

If you are interested in learning more about me, my style, and whether I might be able to support you, please be in touch.
*I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation prior to a first session *

Sessions offered both via Telehealth and in-person

Office Address: 1664 Solano Ave, Albany CA 94707

Phone: (415) 610-8061

Email: ndrexler.lcsw@gmail.com

LCSW 88334