Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
I hear the heartbeat of your spoken and unspoken struggles, as well as your dreams yet to be realized. Together we work to uncover the root cause and triggers that prevent you from being at peace with yourself and others, whether it involves issues of :
• addiction, depression – Bi-polar or other mood disorders, ADD
• codependency, low self-esteem,
• PTSD, problems with anger management or conflict avoidance
• problems with emotional and sexual intimacy in marriage.
And, then, together we move on to resolve issues you bring so that you can learn to have satisfaction and transformation in your life.
My experience spans 25 plus years of working with a wide range of people in private practice and in the mental health system. Not only that, but, my training was as a Doctor of Mental Health in Psychiatry at UCSF Medical Centre, San Francisco, with a 3- year residence, rotating in the crisis clinic, in-patient and out-patient psych units in Mount Zion Hospital, and Langley Porter Hospital, San Francisco, CA. Through this magnificent training I learned to grasp the delicate balance between the mind-body duo, and, subsequently I became adept at diagnosis and treatment, including ascertaining one’s need for medication as an adjunct to the talk therapy. I am also trained in theology, having earned an M.Div. degree from Fuller Theological Seminary.
Above all, if you choose to work with me – you will gain an ally in your recovery – who is authentic, transparent, and, who will walk with you to the culmination of your treatment.
My treatment approach is psychoanalytic. And, thus, I believe we all suffer hurts, habits and hang-ups from the past, which are at the root of our struggles that go back to unfinished business with family of origin. However, I also integrate facets of cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavioral therapy, as the need presents. Furthermore, I am a Christian with a worldview that is biblically based. And, so, I hear the “God void” that lies within the heart of all humankind which we seek to fill with other things. This means that while my counsel will never conflict with the authority of Scripture, I will not proselytize. With that said, I have and will continue to see anyone who chooses to work with me as their therapist, regardless of whether you have a religious affiliation or none.
Last, I am also an author who wrote a book based on case histories of nine patients who gave me permission to tell their stories, interspersed with vignettes from my own life – about how to overcome the struggles with which we all suffer. My nascent book, entitled, “You Can’t Heal A Wound By Saying It’s Not There”, 2nd edition, is an overview of how what I have described above helps people heal and move on with their lives, so that they can help someone else be better – one person at a time.
Are you willing to begin a journey with me of overcoming the past and embracing your God-given future?
Experienced psychoanalytic therapist integrating faith and evidence
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Dr. Saundra Taulbee listens for both the spoken and unspoken elements of a person’s struggle as well as the hopes that have yet to be realized. She partners with clients to identify root causes and triggers that interfere with inner peace and healthy relationships, addressing concerns such as addictions, bipolar and other mood disorders, ADHD, depression, codependency and low self-esteem, PTSD, anger management and conflict avoidance, emotional and sexual intimacy problems in marriage, parenting and family conflicts, grief, sleep difficulties, and a range of life stressors.
Working collaboratively, Dr. Taulbee guides clients through resolving the issues they bring so they can move toward greater satisfaction and personal transformation. Her approach is rooted in psychoanalytic theory while integrating cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavioral techniques as appropriate, and she assesses when medication may be a helpful adjunct to talk therapy.
She brings 43 years of clinical experience across private practice and the mental health system. Her clinical training includes a Doctor of Mental Health in Psychiatry from UCSF Medical Center and a three-year residency that rotated through the crisis clinic and inpatient and outpatient psychiatric units at Mount Zion Hospital and Langley Porter Hospital in San Francisco. That training shaped her understanding of the mind-body relationship and her skills in diagnosis and treatment planning.
Dr. Taulbee also holds a Master of Divinity from Fuller Theological Seminary and practices with a Christian, biblically based worldview. She is attentive to spiritual concerns without proselytizing and welcomes clients whether or not they hold a religious affiliation. Those who choose to work with her gain an ally in recovery who is authentic, transparent, and committed to supporting them through the course of treatment.
She is licensed in California as a Marriage and Family Therapist, holding license number CA LMFT 16887. In addition to clinical work, Dr. Taulbee is the author of the second edition of You Can’t Heal A Wound By Saying It’s Not There, a book that presents case histories of nine patients who granted permission to share their stories alongside reflections from the author’s own life about overcoming common struggles.
Dr. Taulbee invites individuals ready to begin a journey of addressing the past and embracing their future to consider working with her.
For many common concerns – including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and navigating life changes – online therapy has been shown to be as effective as traditional in-person sessions for most people. This parity in outcomes makes remote care a viable option for those seeking support.
The flexibility of online work is a major benefit. Individuals can choose the format that suits them best – video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging – which makes it easier to integrate therapy into a busy schedule or to access care from a preferred location.
Licensed professionals provide online therapy, and clients have the option to change therapists if they need a different fit. For many people, the combination of evidence-based approaches and flexible access makes online therapy a practical and effective route to address everyday mental health and relationship concerns.
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