Diana Hope Sokolove, AMFT, APCC
Diana Hope Sokolove, AMFT, APCC
I am Diana , a pansexual, cis- and able-bodied female, entering my crone years. You will find me to be compassionate, curious, practical, and playful. Originally from New York, I moved to San Francisco nearly 25 years ago to find a place to express myself freely, engage in urban and political issues, and enjoy majestic green spaces. While my wishes have largely come true, they have come with the difficulties of living in a fast-paced culture and facing today’s challenges, like climate change and the politics around sustaining basic human rights.
I have gone through many changes in my life, including different careers and sexual identities. I am dedicated to continuously learning about and addressing my biases and have experience working with individuals and couples with a wide range of backgrounds and identities.
My work with clients and my life experiences have shown me that feeling grounded, resilient, and connected happens in a supportive environment where all emotions and ideas are welcomed without judgment.
This understanding and acceptance help us to see ourselves and our choices more clearly. By making space for your experiences in the world, I hope you will find your center, learn new skills, and build a deeper connection to yourself, your life, and those around you.
As a therapist, I blend mindfulness, exposure (ERP), parts work, and somatic (body-based) approaches with talk therapy to fully support you and your uniqueness. My approach to working with couples also weaves in the Gottman Method and Non-violent Communication (NVC) skills to support communication and connection in relationships. My interests include working with developmental trauma, anxiety and mood disorders, ADHD, OCD, and life transitions. I am sex- and body-positive, trauma-aware, and affirming of all beings.
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #151808, Associate Professional Clinical Counselor #18316, Supervised by Corey Barber LMFT, #124917