My Philosophy Moving through life means encountering inevitable pitfalls and periods of stress. At times, we are able to power through without question, but during experiences of particular duress, it can feel like a constant struggle simply to endure. When we are thrown off balance, it can be challenging to pinpoint the true source of our discomfort, as there is no step-by-step manual to guide us through life. Even when it seems easy to identify our fears, relationship conflicts, or unhealthy patterns, it may be difficult to find healthy, sustainable resolutions. With so much information and interpersonal engagement saturating our world, it can be daunting and confusing to know what is genuinely best for oneself. Therapy can provide a supportive environment that allows space for being curious about your thoughts, feelings, and behavior, as well as understanding how the three are related. As trust is built within the therapeutic relationship, the difficult questions that tend to be avoided or unseen in life can be explored. It tends to be challenging at times, but as a deeper understanding is gained, so is an authentic sense of personal freedom. About Me I am a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice in the Rockridge neighborhood of Oakland, California. I am highly trained in psychodynamic and relational theories with over twenty years of experience working with diverse populations with a wide range of issues. I serve children and adults who are struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and difficulties associated with young adulthood. I am typically engaging and interactive during session, and use a client-centered approach to treatment, utilizing feedback from my clients to facilitate the progress of treatment goals. Providing a safe environment to explore the conflicts that brings one to therapy is instrumental in the long-term healing and personal growth of each individual. I hold a Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from The Wright Institute, and provide relational therapy grounded from a psychodynamic orientation. I am a member of the Alameda County Psychological Association, and I continue to pursue regular training and consultation to deepen my practice. Schedule an Appointment

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Individual Psychotherapy ADULTS So much of our lives revolve around relationships, as they can be the source of our deepest wounds and oldest feelings. Relational psychotherapy provides a place to safely explore, understand, and process the layers of our experience. The nature of therapy is not to give advice. It is a collaborative endeavor where with time and effort, we can look deeper into our lives and gain not only understanding, but also find solutions. Long lasting change, healing, and growth comes when we are able to locate the answers within us. Therapy can be a guide to the places where past impacts present, and can nurture new layers of strength, agency, and clarity. TEENAGERS The teenage years can be frightening and stressful. So much intense emotion is experienced, often before coping strategies are developed and mastered. Navigating their lives during this time, teenagers may test limits, pull away, and act out. The struggle of this time can put a strain on family dynamics, and caregivers may feel worried, devalued, and exasperated. In my work with teenagers, cultivating trust is crucial. Before they can be honest and share their experiences, they need to feel safe from embarrassment, shame, or exposure. Establishing safety and trust in session, serves as a starting point for navigating the issues they face and finding healthy ways to improve the quality of their lives and relationship. Typically, I meet with caregivers separately from the client as needed, and there may be times when it will be beneficial to meet with the family as well. CHILDREN It can be very challenging for children to communicate their feelings in words, and play therapy gives them an opportunity to express themselves through various forms of play. It is a unique relationship with an objective and accepting adult who is not involved in their daily life, and exists outside the typical environments of home and school. The safe space to explore and express unpleasant emotions through play provides significant relief and allows kids to unpack and work out their messier, more complicated feelings. Meeting with caregivers separately to hear their perspective of the child’s behavior aids me in relating what comes up in session with the child’s outside experiences. I also am able to meet with teachers or other specialists involved, as needed or requested by parents. Comprehensive Psychological Evaluation WHAT IS A PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION? While psychotherapy aims to identify the particular nature of the emotional challenges experienced by the client, in some cases, it may require more intensive inquiry because the full nature of the problem may not be immediately evident. In these instances, a diagnostic assessment may be appropriate to obtain a clearer idea of the source of distress. A comprehensive psychological assessment includes structured interviews, behavioral observation, self-report measures, and projective measures, and can be an extremely useful tool in understanding how intellectual, academic, attentional, executive functioning, memory, language, socio-emotional functioning interact. MY SPECIALIZATION I specialize in assessing the impact of attentional and executive functioning deficits on academic or employment performance. The interdependent nature of attention, executive function, and anxiety can make it challenging to isolate the root of the problem, and I utilize recently developed measures that offer a deeper look into performance, specifically around reading, writing, and math. RESULTS At the conclusion of testing, in addition to a diagnosis, I provide customized treatment plans which contain both clinical and practical recommendations to clients. Tailoring plans to the specific strengths and areas of deficit is the foundation for creating a structure and game plan for success. Schedule an Appointment

DR STAN MARKOWSKI PSYCHODYNAMIC PSYCHOTHERAPY & COMPREHENSIVE PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT ONE I walk down the street. There is a deep hole in the sidewalk. I fall in. I am lost...I am hopeless. It isn't my fault. It takes forever to find a way out. TWO I walk down the same street. There is a deep hole in the sidewalk. I pretend I don't see it. I fall in again. I can't believe I'm in the same place. But it isn't my fault. It still takes a long time to get out. THREE I walk down the same street. There is a deep hole in the sidewalk. I see it is there. I still fall in...it's a habit. My eyes are open. I know where I am. It is my fault. I get out immediately. FOUR I walk down the street. There is a deep hole in the sidewalk. I walk around it. FIVE I walk down another street. Autobiography in Five Chapters by Portia Nelson My Philosophy About Stan

APPOINTMENTS Therapy sessions are scheduled for 50 minute increments, though there may be times that it is necessary to adjust session length. Psychological testing typically requires more time per session, and scheduling will be discussed during the initial consultation. RATES As my hourly rates are adjusted over time, please contact me to discuss my current fee. I offer a limited number of sliding scale appointments based on availability. I have more ability to accommodate clients in this way during standard business hours. I encourage you to bring up any concerns about treatment, and If I cannot accommodate your situation, I will provide referrals of those who may be able to. Payment is accepted through cash, check, or credit card. INSURANCE I am not on any insurance panels at this time, but I can provide a monthly billing statement to be submitted to a PPO, HSA, or other flexible benefit for reimbursement. Please check with your carrier to learn what services may be covered. Schedule an Appointment

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