Sheila Rubin

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

“I am a leading authority on healing shame and I integrate somatic, expressive and attachment modalities in my work as a therapist.”

About Me

I specialise in helping individuals navigate and heal from shame, drawing on my deep understanding. My approach thoughtfully integrates somatic, expressive, and attachment-focused methods. We might explore feelings through body awareness or creative techniques, also looking at early relational patterns. I offer a collaborative space to understand deep-seated emotional patterns, guiding you towards greater self-acceptance and freedom.

Approach

Sessions unfold through felt attention to the body, imaginative expression and gentle exploration of how past attachments shape present reactions. In my Berkeley office or online we pace between short experiments, reflective conversation and practical self-regulation practices you can try between meetings. We track sensations, scenes and relationship dynamics so discoveries land in your everyday life, often using art or movement to access what words miss. People wrestling with shame, eating or relational patterns tend to find this steady, clarifying way of working helpful.

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Basic Information

Berkeley, United States