A. Raja

Dr A. Raja Hornstein

Clinical Psychologist

“I provide relational psychoanalytic psychotherapy rooted in mindfulness meditation.”

About Me

I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist based in San Rafael, California. I provide consultation and psychodynamic therapy for life transitions, anxiety, grief and loss, mood disorders, and chronic illness.

Approach

Sessions move between close attention to your felt experience and careful inquiry into recurring relational patterns, held with steady mindful awareness. In San Rafael and online I pace sessions to match attention and energy, combining reflective listening, gentle interpretation, and brief mindfulness practices you can use between meetings. We track how thoughts, body sensations and interpersonal habits shape experience so insights translate into manageable, everyday changes. Those navigating transitions, grief, mood shifts or long-term health challenges often find this paced, embodied way of working helpful.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

I provide teletherapy during the COVID-19 crisis.

Services Offered:

  • Consultation

    An initial meeting with a therapist to discuss concerns, ask questions, and determine whether they are the right fit.

  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Mindfulness

    The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

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  • Psychodynamic Therapy

    A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Elderly
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

    Learn more about Life Transitions
  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Behaviour or Conduct Issues

    Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.

  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Chronic Illness

    A long-term health condition (e.g., diabetes, autoimmune disease, chronic pain) that persists over time and affects physical, emotional, and social well-being.

    Learn more about Chronic Illness
  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

    Learn more about Relationship Issues

Professional Title:

  • Clinical Psychologist

    An advanced mental health professional trained to assess and treat a wide range of difficulties, from anxiety and depression to trauma and complex conditions.

Credentials

Registrations

California Board of Psychology

Clinical Psychologist

Qualifications

California Institute of Integral Studies

Service Areas

Private Practice

In-person & Online

San Rafael, California

United States