Community Institute for Psychotherapy

03/27/2026

Join Community Institute for Psychotherapy & Marin County Office of Education for the final 2026 Raising Healthy Families Community Education Series event on Monday, March 30th! Visit https://cipmarin.org/support-cip/raising-healthy-families-2026/ to register.

03/26/2026

The pressure to prove activates stress responses that hinder clear thinking and team collaboration. Defensiveness rises, collaboration falters, and trust erodes. An improving mindset, by contrast, is rooted in curiosity and connection. It invites reflection, rather than reaction.

For in person therapy in Marin, call the Community Institute for Psychotherapy at 415-459-5999 x102.

What if your biggest leadership breakthrough isn’t about proving yourself—but improving every day? Discover the mindset shift that fuels trust, growth, and real impact.

03/24/2026

New CIP Study Group with Jonathan Shedler, PhD

Treating challenging patients requires more than a technique. It requires a thoughtful case formulation and a clear treatment focus. Join Jonathan Shedler, PhD for this important Study Group in CIP’s Professional Development Series.

CIP is a Marin nonprofit providing sliding-scale psychotherapy and training future psychotherapists. Trainings like this strengthen both our clinicians and our community.

Register: https://cipmarin.org/event/clinical-case-discussion-workshop-treating-the-challenging-patient-developing-a-case-formulation-and-treatment-focus-presented-by-jonathan-shedler-phd-seminar/
Donate: https://cipmarin.org/support-cip/
Refer / Intake: https://cipmarin.org/become-a-client/

03/23/2026

Update: Moved to ZOOM ONLY
Join Community Institute for Psychotherapy & Marin County Office of Education for 2026 Raising Healthy Families Community Education Series! Visit https://cipmarin.org/suppo.../raising-healthy-families-2026/ to register.

03/23/2026

In order to reduce anxiety, start by practicing mindfulness. Then recognize that anxiety is part of the human condition and you are not alone. Finally, give yourself kindness through a soft gaze, soothing touch, and gentle words.

If you struggle with anxiety and are interested in speaking to a therapist, contact the Community Institute for Psychotherapy at 415-459-5999 x102.

Psychologist Chris Germer’s three-step self-compassion practice to soothe your anxiety with kindness.

03/17/2026

Update: Moved to ZOOM ONLY
Join Community Institute for Psychotherapy & Marin County Office of Education for 2026 Raising Healthy Families Community Education Series! Visit https://cipmarin.org/support-cip/raising-healthy-families-2026/ to register.

03/16/2026

We have openings for new clients and referrals! For more that 45 years, CIP has been committed to providing quality, affordable mental health services to Marin’s families, couples, children, and adults. We offer long-term as well as short-term counseling, adult therapy groups, and psychological testing. We work with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, disordered eating and co-occurring disorders, and addiction.

Our comprehensive services are available on a sliding scale depending on your income. Medi-Cal, Partnership Health/Carelon (formerly Beacon) and CaVCB also accepted.

To make an appointment, call our confidential intake line at (415) 459-5999 ext. 102 or go to https://cipmarin.org/become-a-client/

03/13/2026

Although uncertainty and change activate the amygdala, the brain’s fear center, sometimes change is necessary. When facing uncertainty, interception and cognitive reappraisal are some helpful ways to help navigate situations more clearly. Progress is not linear, and taking a stepin a new direction at times may be the best way forward.

For in person therapy in Marin, call the Community Institute for Psychotherapy at 415-459-5999 x102.

Life rarely goes as planned. Pivot with purpose, reframe setbacks, and discover how detours can lead to your most meaningful growth.

03/12/2026

Join Jonathan Shedler, PhD and explore ways to treat challenging patients!

Date: April 25, 2026

Time: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Where: Four Points by Sheraton, San Rafael, CA & Zoom

Visit our website at: www.cipmarin.org or call (415) 459-5999 x101 to Register today!

03/10/2026

We have openings for new clients and referrals! For more that 45 years, CIP has been committed to providing quality, affordable mental health services to Marin’s families, couples, children, and adults. We offer long-term as well as short-term counseling, adult therapy groups, and psychological testing. We work with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, disordered eating and co-occurring disorders, and addiction.
Our comprehensive services are available on a sliding scale depending on your income. Medi-Cal, Partnership Health/Carelon (formerly Beacon) and CaVCB also accepted.
To make an appointment, call our confidential intake line at (415) 459-5999 ext. 102 or go to https://cipmarin.org/become-a-client/