Dr. Molly Kierein, PsyD (License No. PSY 29895), is a psychotherapist in San Francisco, known for her holistic and evidence-based approach to mental health.
With a doctorate in clinical psychology from The American School of Professional Psychology, Dr. Kierein brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her practice. She is passionate about guiding individuals through the challenges of life to lead more fulfilling, values-driven lives.
Dr. Kierein’s training includes predoctoral work at The University of Arizona, College of Medicine. She completed her postdoctoral training at The San Francisco Veteran Affairs Medical Center.
Her research focused on neurological functions related to psychotic symptoms. It explored brain-behavior mechanisms in mental health. A key focus was neuroplasticity. This is the brain’s capacity to form new neural connections and reorganize itself.
Dr. Kierein’s areas of specialization include trauma, depression, performance anxiety, life transitions, shyness, low self-esteem, perfectionism, and self-criticism. She adapts her approach to the diverse backgrounds and needs of her clients, ensuring tailored and impactful therapy.
She has a particular focus on relationship concerns such as infidelity, internet addiction, dating difficulties, commitment issues, co-dependence, and other relationship barriers.
Dr. Kierein is an advocate of mindfulness and acceptance-based therapies. These approaches help individuals to stay present with their thoughts, feelings, and sensations, learning to observe them without judgment. She utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in her practice.
Dr. Kierein is dedicated to providing personalized, effective psychotherapy. She takes a holistic approach to help clients achieve greater emotional, mental, relational, and spiritual health.
Her therapy techniques are designed to address a wide array of challenges, including emotional dysregulation, suicidality, addiction, bereavement, anxiety disorders, depression, body dysmorphia, eating disorders, phobias, trichotillomania, trauma, shyness, low self-esteem, self-criticism, and adolescent psychosis.
Dr. Kierein uses diverse therapeutic methods. These include exposure therapy, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic approaches. She also employs mindfulness-based treatments.
These treatments encompass emotion-focused therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy. Her aim is to enhance clients’ self-awareness, self-compassion, acceptance, and distress tolerance.
