Diane H. Engelman, Ph.D. - Licensed psychologist and neuropsychologist | Marin County, Sonoma County

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Do We Need to Feel Bad in Order to Feel Good?

Actively changing our personal stories includes sweet periods of good feelings mixed with feeling bad. Aspects of our stories are life-affirming, while other versions play havoc with our healthy sense of self. Read more →

December 5, 2015 | 2,159 views | Leave a comment
Posted in Blog, Growing Stories | Tagged anger, anxiety, confusion, depression, embarrassment, grow your stories, sadness, self-esteem, self-worth, shame

Are We Our Stories? Perhaps We Are…

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My daughter, Hilary, struggled with a heart condition from diagnosis at age seven till open-heart surgery at 28. As her condition worsened, so did our stories about her health and well-being. Read more →

December 1, 2015 | 1,623 views | Leave a comment
Posted in Blog, Growing Stories | Tagged anger grief, anxiety, depression, fear, self-stories

Transforming Our Stories One Thought at a Time

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Did you know that by changing the quality of your thinking you can change the quality of your life? Changing our thoughts is a powerful and necessary step for growing our stories in ways we wish. Read more →

November 21, 2015 | 1,547 views | 1 Comment
Posted in Blog, Growing Stories | Tagged anxiety, change your thinking, changing your thoughts, depression, grief, neurodiversity, trauma

Why and How We Grow Stories

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Have you ever felt “stuck” in your life, in your work or personal relationships? Maybe you’ve felt lonely or just plain bored. Or perhaps you’ve faced mental illness, depression, or anxiety, in yourself or a loved one Maybe you struggle with a physical illness. Read more →

May 4, 2015 | 2,869 views | 5 Comments
Posted in Blog, Growing Stories | Tagged anxiety, depression, growing stories, mental illness, physical illness

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About Diane

I am a licensed psychologist with more than 30 years of experience. I serve the San Francisco Bay Area from my main office in Kentfield, Marin County, California and my satellite office in Sonoma, California. I invite you to learn more about my services or contact me.

Recent Posts

  • Finding Safety: Rewrite Your Story through Guided Imagery
  • What are the Costs and Benefits of Disowned Anger?
  • What Does Cognitive Resilience Have to do With the New Year?
  • How do we Feel Good Despite Additional Stress During the Holidays?
  • Costs and Benefits of Being a “Worry Wart”

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Kentfield Office
Phone: (415) 721-7382
Fax: (415) 721-7448
1044 Sir Frances Drake Blvd. Suite 4
Kentfield, CA 94904

Sonoma Office
Phone: (707) 938-0646

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