My Therapy Approach & What to Expect in our Psychotherapy

Our Therapy Approach & What to Expect in our Psychotherapy in San Francisco - Traci Freeman

"A moment of self-compassion can change your entire day. A string of such moments can change the course of your life."

-Christopher K. Germer

I guide clients by creating a warm and encouraging space where you can discover your strengths and move toward the life you want. Together, we explore what’s possible, uncover new perspectives, and cultivate deeper self-trust. My goal is to support your growth in a way that feels empowering, grounding, and truly yours.

My work with you is always in the spirit of collaboration. I am a deep and attentive listener, as well as an interactive therapist. One of my goals is to give you my "toolbox" so you can manage your life outside the office. I invite you into feelings, which I see as a compass to guide you through fear, desire, hope, anger, blame, happiness, and joy.

Some of the modalities I bring into our work include

Attachment Theory

My work with you is always in the spirit of collaboration. I am a deep and attentive listener, as well as an interactive therapist. One of my goals is to give you my "toolbox" so you can manage your life outside the office. I invite you into feelings, which I see as a compass to guide you through fear, desire, hope, anger, blame, happiness, and joy.

Parts Work

Connect with the various aspects of yourself. We will discover what parts have a voice, don't have a voice, have been suppressed, injured, are overlooked, overworked, undiscovered, or have taken over. The goal is to integrate them into a functioning "whole" self.

Mindfulness / Self Awareness

Deepen your relationship with feelings, desires, needs, and hopes. We take the time to listen to your mind, calm the thoughts, reflect on experiences, dive deeper into the subconscious, and create intention. Slowing the process down gives us time to understand the nuances and meaning of things more clearly.

Relational Therapy

Creating safety and trust in our relationship is of utmost importance to me. Offering you a non-judgmental place to explore your feelings will help us create new ways in relating to oneself and others. We are creating a new relationship together, that hopefully will help you grow, trust and be yourself.

Trauma

I hold any trauma you may have experienced as an integral part of who you are. I welcome ways to bring healing to those experiences, as well as explore blame, resentment, triggers and shame that may have evolved because of it.

Resist Re-traumatization: Avoiding practices that may retraumatize individuals.

Realization: Acknowledging the prevalence and impact of trauma.
Recognize: Identifying and understanding the signs and symptoms of trauma.
Respond: Providing culturally-competent and trauma-specific interventions.

Somatic Therapy

Our body holds all of our stories, feelings and thoughts. Often we don't attune to what is happening in our body. Bringing in somatic awareness allows you to learn from your body and tending to its reactions and feelings. This is valuable, especially if you have physical symptoms, anxiety/panic attacks or physical sensations related to events in the environment. This is also helpful for those who have PTSD.

Emotionally Focused Therapy

EFT is a research-based approach that helps individuals, couples, and families improve relationships by focusing on emotions and attachment needs. It works through three stages—de-escalation, restructuring, and consolidation—to help clients identify negative cycles, express underlying emotions, and build more secure and satisfying connections.

Fees and Policies

Couples therapy is $190 for 50 minutes and $250 for 75 minutes.

Individual therapy is $180 for 50 minutes and $240 for 75 minutes.

CoParenting Therapy is $220 for 50 minutes and $290 for 75 minutes

I always have five sliding scale openings, and if you feel like that's useful to you, please let me know.

Insurance

I am not on any insurance panels; therefore, I accept private pay only. If you are eligible for reimbursement, I will create a monthly super bill for you to submit to your insurance. I do accept direct HSA payments if you have a card with a Visa or MasterCard logo on it

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What real clients have to say...

"I can’t begin to thank you for all you have done for me. I really wasn’t sure if I would make through that summer when we you were gracious enough to take me on. I’ll never forget your kindness, patience, and support." KC (Aug 2025)

"My partner and I have been seeing Traci Freeman of Whole Health Counseling Center for six years and find her counseling invaluable. Using various techniques/methods, Traci has genuinely improved our communication and strengthened our relationship. Whether in a "crisis" type situation or day-to-day communication, working with Traci has strengthened our relationship by giving us tools to value our unique perspectives further and show up to the relationship with respect and understanding." - AH (2024)

"My partner and I have been doing couples sessions with Traci for 6 years. She has a remarkable ability to hold space for each of us individually as well as for the relationship. Traci has the unique ability to anticipate, understand, respond, show up, and give time. She has tremendous patience and gracefully toggles the line, pushing us a bit out of our comfort zone when it feels appropriate, and holding us when it's not. Whether we have a hard time with communication or things are going smoothly, Traci always manages to tune the dial to the right station." AS (2024)

"You will never find a more professional yet empathic counselor than Traci. She was a big part in helping my husband and I get through a rough patch and later helping me healing from past issues! She is an amazing person and counselor!" -VS (2024)

"Whole Health Counseling Center has impacted my well-being in such a positive way. Traci Freeman has given me the tools to cope and communicate in ways I have never before been able to do. This practice is for you if you are seeking professionals who can understand your needs and guide you toward stronger mental health. Definitely recommend to all my friends!" - JH (2025)

"I have known Traci for years and really respect her as a therapist and business woman. I know she has worked hard to provide a high level of care to her clients and staff. Whole Health is an extension of her passion and leadership in the field." - KG

"Traci is the absolute best! Over the past two years she has given me such valuable tools, insights, and guidance. She is very compassionate and incredibly skilled." - MM