About Me

When I’m not doing therapy, I like to spend my free time in nature and creative activities.

By nature, I tend to be flexible, collaborative, engaging and creative; I listen deeply, doing my best to bring in the elements of my training and experience that best fit who you are and what you seek from therapy at this time.

My primary training was psychodynamic and relational.

I have extensive training in the treatment of developmental trauma. I've spent the last 20 years learning to integrate Buddhist psychology and mindfulness/meditative practices into therapy. I also draw from attachment theory, and Focusing, the pioneering somatic work of Eugene Gendlin. I am also influenced by the work of Psychologist Marshall Rosenberg, who wrote The Language of Life, a primer for the practice of empathy and Non-Violent Communication (NVC).

After many years of training and experience, my guiding star as a therapist is this: sustainable growth and change depend on developing curiosity and a tender presence toward yourself and your experience, whatever it happens to be in the moment.

When we slow down and pay attention, somehow it becomes possible to connect with both the discomfort we feel, AND the wisdom and possibility that accompany it.

Education and Experience

Education

Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP)
Level II Trained
Immersion Course, 2023
Essential Skills Course 2023-2024

MS, Counseling Psychology

Dominican University of California, 2003

Clinical Experience and Training

Neuro Affective Relational Model (NARM)
Treatment for Complex Trauma
Level One Training, 2016
Masters Level Training, 2019

Couples Developmental Model Training,
Couples Institute
Palo Alto, 2014

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

UC San Diego, 2013

Non-Violent Communication (NVC) Immersion Program

Oakland Bay NVC, 2011

Internship in Relational Model for Individuals and Couples
Women’s Therapy Center, 2007-2008

Internship in Somatic Psychotherapy
Lomi Psychotherapy Clinic, Santa Rosa, 2003-2005

Get in touch

Please contact me with questions or to schedule a free, 20-minute consultation at 510-496-6001 or fill out the form below. I look forward to speaking with you.

S. Eve Aceves, LMFT

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Mailing Address

1791 Solano Ave PO Box C-07
Berkeley, CA 94707

Email

seveaceves@gmail.com

Phone

415-259-0816

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