Business Details
Compassionate Grief & Trauma Therapy in San Francisco
Amy Hyun Swart, LMFT RYT is a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 15 years of experience in mental health. Specializing in grief and trauma support, somatic therapy, and couples counseling, the practice integrates body-based approaches like EMDR and the Hakomi Method to address emotional and psychological challenges. With a background in counseling psychology and creative expression, the therapist combines academic training with practical experience in community arts and yoga instruction. The practice emphasizes cultural sensitivity, serving clients across racial, cultural, and gender identities while addressing ancestral and racialized trauma.Sessions focus on developing self-awareness, emotional regulation, and resilience through personalized therapeutic techniques. The practice maintains affiliations with professional organizations including EMDRIA and CAMFT, reflecting commitment to industry standards. Virtual and in-person sessions are available to accommodate client needs while maintaining strict confidentiality and ethical practices.
Services
Grief Counseling
Trauma Therapy
Couples Counseling
Somatic Therapy
EMDR Therapy
Multiracial Grief Support
Anger Management
Self-Image Therapy
Virtual Therapy Sessions
In-Person Therapy
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of specialized experience in grief and trauma therapy
- Our practice integrates somatic-based EMDR with body-awareness techniques
- We specialize in multiracial identity and cultural sensitivity counseling
- Our approach combines clinical expertise with mindfulness-based practices
- We maintain professional affiliations with EMDRIA and CAMFT organizations
Associations and certifications
- Yoga Alliance
Services
Grief Counseling
Specialized therapy for processing traumatic loss, bereavement, and complicated grief patterns. Utilizes somatic awareness and mindfulness techniques to help clients navigate emotional pain while developing coping strategies. Addresses both recent and unresolved grief through individual sessions, group work, and community rituals.
Trauma Therapy
Somatic-based EMDR therapy for trauma recovery and nervous system regulation. Combines eye movement desensitization with body awareness techniques to process traumatic memories. Focuses on developing emotional resilience and breaking cycles of reactivity while maintaining client safety and comfort throughout the healing process.
Couples Counseling
Specialized therapy for relationship challenges and communication breakdowns. Uses developmental model techniques to address recurring conflicts and improve emotional connection. Helps couples develop effective communication skills while exploring underlying patterns affecting their relationship dynamics.
Somatic Therapy
Integrative approach combining Hakomi Method and Natural Processing techniques. Focuses on mind-body connection to address emotional distress through physical sensation awareness. Helps clients develop self-regulation skills and transform negative self-image patterns into positive behavioral changes.
Multiracial Grief Support
Specialized counseling addressing intersectional identity challenges and cultural trauma. Creates safe space for exploring multiracial experiences and systemic oppression impacts. Combines personal narrative work with community support to foster resilience and cultural acceptance.
People
Amy Hyun Swart, LMFT RYT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed therapist with 15+ years in mental health, specializing in grief, trauma, and couples counseling. Combines somatic therapy and EMDR with cultural sensitivity training. Holds MA in Counseling Psychology from Institute of Transpersonal Psychology and Yoga Alliance certification.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you specialize in?
I specialize in somatic-based EMDR therapy, Hakomi Method, and developmental model couples counseling. These approaches integrate body awareness with traditional talk therapy to address trauma, grief, and relationship challenges.
Do you offer virtual therapy sessions?
Yes, I provide teletherapy services for California residents. Virtual sessions maintain the same therapeutic quality and confidentiality as in-person appointments while offering greater accessibility.
How do you address cultural identity in therapy?
I create inclusive spaces for exploring multiracial and intersectional identities. My approach acknowledges systemic oppression impacts while focusing on cultural resilience and personal narrative development through trauma-informed techniques.
What types of payment do you accept?
Payment details aren't specified in the text. Please contact the practice directly for information about fees, insurance acceptance, and payment arrangements for therapy sessions.
Do you offer emergency mental health services?
This practice doesn't provide emergency services. For crisis situations, please contact local emergency resources or mental health hotlines that offer 24/7 support for urgent mental health needs.
What are your therapy session formats?
I offer both individual and couples therapy sessions. The practice also includes group therapy options for specific needs like traumatic loss, with both virtual and in-person appointment availability.
