WELCOME TO DOROTHY FITZER

Psychotherapist & Somatic Practitioner

MFT, GCFT, SEP ~ Somatic Psychotherapist, Shamanic Practitioner

ABOUT DOROTHY

ABOUT US

Hello & Welcome!

I am Dorothy Fitzer, MFT, GCFT, SEP ~  Somatic Psychotherapist and Shamanic Practitioner.   I work with healing and awareness on all levels – physical, emotional, mental, energetic, and spiritual. My focus is to restore the system to its inherent state of regulation and resiliency and channel this towards a life that reflects the joy and vibrancy of the Soul. I work quickly to identify and transform limiting patterns at both the conscious as well subtle energy levels. As a body-centered psychotherapist, a key element in this process is helping the nervous system to shift out of chronic stress and trauma states that keep it stuck in patterns of habitual reactivity and into a core felt-sense of safety and comfort. 

 

Along with my training as a Gestalt and Transpersonal Psychotherapist, I bring to you nearly 40 years of experience in various somatic practices including Qi Gong, Tai Chi, Taoist Breathing and Mediation, the Feldenkrais Method, and Somatic Experiencing. One of my primary goals in my work with my clients is to help them get comfortable with what’s uncomfortable – learning to be present with whatever arises, at any level of awareness, and allowing it to move through with ease. The more we free the energy that was previously being used up by the effort of holding things down and ourselves together, the more energy we have available to live a vibrant and fulfilling life. Through this process, there is the opportunity to develop a deep and satisfying home practice to continue to help you heal and face the joys and challenges of life with confidence and resiliency long after you move past the therapeutic process.

I am honored to be a guide and support for you on your journey of healing and becoming your most present, loving, joyful, and authentic Self.

My Areas of Focus are:

  • Trauma
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Stress Mangement
  • Couples and Family therapy
  • Attachment Issues
  • Mindfulness Training
  • Spiritual Counseling

Are you struggling with:

  • Letting go of chronic stress, anxiety, and negativity
  • The shock and collateral damage of a recent traumatic ordeal
  • Being haunted by the long-standing effects of childhood trauma
  • Being stuck in old painful emotional and behavioral patterns from the past
  • Unsatisfying, conflictual relationships that lack real intimacy and honesty
  • Feeling plagued by recurrent thoughts and feelings and may not even know where they come from
  • Feeling uncomfortable in your own skin
  • Wanting to manage anxiety and depression naturally without medication

Do you long to:

  • Return your nervous system to a state of regulated ease and resiliency 
  • Release old limiting mental and emotional patterns so you can fully enjoy your life, friends, and family in the here and now
  • Acquire skills to empower yourself to release these blocks and connect with your own inner wisdom and intuition
  • Explore yourself and the world from a perspective of deeper meaning and connection to all of existence
  • Approach your life, relationships, and career in a way that’s harmonious with both your personality and your Soul

Do you feel inspired by:

  • The Human’s inherent ability to heal and return itself to a state of harmony and connection
  • Exploring your inner depths and the riches that are uniquely you
  • Learning a variety of both ancient as well as cutting edge skills and practices for healing and personal growth 
  • Being a Force for positive change in the world
  • The Mysteries of human consciousness and the universe

MY SERVICES

Healing through the Core Wisdom of the Body, Mind, Spirit Connection

The ability to stay present and at relative ease with what is, enables the inherent wisdom of our system to resolve and heal itself naturally.

Somatic Pschotherapy

Are you wanting a compassionate space to deeply explore long-standing emotional pain and relationship patterns?

Shamanic Soul Retrieval and Energy Healing

Do you feel you need some extra clarity and information regarding a specific problem?

Equine-Assisted Trauma Healing and Mindfulness Coaching

This is a comprehensive, 3 hour process that gets to the core of what’s blocking you at this time.

“I have worked with Dorothy as a client addressing issues of personal growth, spiritual development, and learning practical psychological skills for navigating the world. Dorothy empowers her clients to identify their own ingrained patterns and release them so that shifts in energy and consciousness can take place. Dorothy’s broad background in everything from Taoist practices and dance to psychology and energy healing gives her a very solid foundation from which to address all aspects of development- mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual. Her sense of humor and keen insight help her clients to see their worlds with a new and more enlightened perspective. If you are fortunate enough to have the opportunity to work with Dorothy, do not pass it up.”

– W.H. , San Francisco

“I have known Dorothy as a teacher and mentor for 5 years. I have been most impressed by her ability to tune in to the where the client is, and hit the nail on the head–how to handle the challenge and how to move on from there. Her respect and compassion for her students and clients and her insights, both innate and learned skills, will help anyone who is willing to move forward. Whether blockages and obstacles are on a physical, mental, emotional or spiritual level–or in the surroundings–she uses her expertise and guidance to detect the challenges, solve them and give practical guidance to continue the good work. She is devoted to her work and her clients and does so with joy.”

– M.G. , Norway

Working with
Individuals & Couples 

I work with healing and awareness on all levels – physical, emotional, mental, energetic, and spiritual. I work quickly to identify and transform limiting patterns at the subtle energy levels.

As a body-centered psychotherapist, I then move into helping you shift your nervous system so you have a literal felt-sense of difference in your experience which makes making concrete shifts in your life tremendously easier.

ABOUT

PROGRAM OFFERINGS

How I work

In working deeply to heal at a Soul level, I find it quite necessary to simultaneously work with healing the nervous system and psyche.

Individual Counseling

I work with individuals in person and online to effectively heal the nervous system.

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Couples Counseling

I work with couples in person and online, using various techniques.

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Online Sessions

I offer online therapy sessions. Please check my calendar for best times.

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CONSULTATION

I can help you overcome the fears and obstacles in your life.

The balancing of intuition, skill, knowledge, and pure presence is key to providing you with an environment of greatest learning and healing potential

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Dorothy Fitzer, MFT, GCFT

San Francisco, CA 94101

dorothy@dorothyfitzer.com

415.385.3526