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Martha Merchant, PsyD

she/her

Contact

Primary Address

Street Address 1
Telehealth
Zip/Postal Code
94110

Summary

Practice Description
As a a biracial Korean/white, non-binary abolitionist and therapist, I am committed to social justice. I recognize that there are systems in place that often work against marginalized individuals and communities. While trauma impacts people from all walks of life, its impact is often greater on people on the downside of power. I am dedicated to the disruption of these systems, healing, and transformation.

I specialize in play therapy with very young children (0-3 years old) and work with trauma-impacted individuals and families. My work is collaborative, strength-based, and focused on raising resilience. I work to empower individuals and families and am committed to working together for social change both in and out of my office.
Our relationships with our children are integral – for their development and ours, too. When children come in for therapy, I am committed to helping the family as a whole to find ways to support one another, whatever shape it may take. I will work with families and children to increase skills as well as understanding the deeper causes of whatever difficulties that present to us as symptoms. I also work closely with the school team in developing and sharing skills and goals for the child.

Services Offered

  • Family
  • Individual

Ages Served

  • Toddlers / Preschoolers (0 to 6)
  • Children (6 to 10)

Areas of Focus

  • LGBTQIA+
  • Racial Identity
  • Trauma and PTSD

Theoretical Orientation(s)

  • Multicultural
  • Play Therapy
  • Trauma Focused

Provider Ethnic Identities

  • Asian

Conversational Proficiency Languages

  • Spanish

Professional Proficiency Languages

  • American Sign Language
  • Italian

License 1

Type
Psychologist
Primary License State
California
Primary License Number
PSY96896
Licensed Since
2014

Education

  • Master of Arts, Marriage and Family Therapy
  • Doctor of Psychology, Clinical Psychology

Payment Types Accepted

  • Self Pay

More Information

Telehealth
Yes
Sliding Scale
Yes
Hourly Rate Type
Range
Min Price
100