Ravi Chandra, M.D., Psychiatry
2536 Clay Street
San Francisco, CA  94115
(415) 824-3055
 
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psychiatry - psychotherapy - therapy - depression - anxiety -  bipolar disorder - couples therapy - counseling
I strive to be really present and ever-curious about your life in all its facets.  I look forward to understanding, together with you, your current dilemmas, your strengths and interests, your relationships, life history, dreams and visions of yourself and the world.  I very much enjoy the process of therapy and truly understanding and helping another person overcome obstacles - this is the reason I went into psychiatry.
I have been thoroughly trained in psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, supportive therapy, solutions-focused therapy, interpersonal therapy and medication management therapy.  I also have a particular interest in Jungian analysis.  
While I can coordinate medication management with an outside “therapy-only” therapist, I prefer to do both together.  Not all patients require or desire medications, of course, and therapy alone can be quite effective and helpful for solving problems and for personal growth.  
Therapy can last from a few months to a few years.  Sometimes, results can even be achieved in just a few sessions.  It may take a few sessions to know if we’re a good fit.
I see couples as well as individuals.  I use several modalities in couples therapy, and am informed by the work of the Gottman Institute and Sue Johnson’s Emotion Focused Therapy, as well as the work of one of my mentors, Seymour Boorstein, a well-known transpersonal and couples therapist who works in Marin, California.
I look forward to meeting with you and beginning the journey.