The Team of Clinicians
Stephanie Morris, PhD
A Little About Me
As a clinical psychologist, I have had the privilege of working with children, teens and adults in the beautiful Bay Area, where I was born and have raised my family. Over the years I have gained an in-depth appreciation of human development as it interacts with mental struggles across the lifespan. My approach is compassionate and comprehensive in that it seeks to first consider the full complexity which surrounds the emotional distress to then help people find unique solutions to ease suffering. While I believe there are many paths towards healing, building a safe and caring relationship should always be at the heart. My particular therapeutic path is rooted in family systems theory along with attachment -based and trauma/somatic informed care. I also routinely incorporate mindfulness and body-based strategies as well as practical problem solving using cognitive-behavioral tools and techniques. I see individuals, couples and families in my San Anselmo office or online.
Gabrielle Taylor, MD
A Little About Me
I am a child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist, trained in an integrative approach to patient assessments and care. I take an evidence-based holistic approach to personalized care that draws upon various treatment modalities including psychotherapy, pharmacology and functional psychiatry, as well as neurofeedback. Patient care is individualized to meet a person’s unique needs. Care is geared to support growth and healing by drawing upon principles the come from various areas of study such as Lifestyle Medicine and functional nutrition, among others, to help patients understand the interplay between mind, body and environment. This can empower them for change through the understanding of their unique needs and the choices they have to affect long term health for themselves. I value the opportunity to work collaboratively with my patients on this journey and with other mental health and medical practitioners to optimize patient care and outcomes. My practice is based in San Rafael, California, and I offer both in person and remote care to patients who reside in California.
Dylan Morris, PsyD
A Little About Me
I am a licensed clinical psychologist native to the Bay Area. I received my undergraduate degree from Stanford University studying psychology and neuroscience, and completed my doctoral training at The Wright Institute. I have enjoyed working with children, families, and adults for the past eight years in school settings, private practice, at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital, and during my postdoctoral residency at Kaiser Permanente. I work with a diverse range of clinical concerns including emotional and behavioral challenges, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), complex trauma, anxiety, depression, family disruption, and neurodiversity.
My approach is attachment and relationship based, building trust to allow sharing of inner conflicts and areas of difficulty. Psychotherapy can be a sensitive and complex undertaking, and I approach this important work with compassion and understanding, providing relief and insight into areas of vulnerability. Alongside space for depth-oriented processing, I also incorporate collaborative problem solving and cognitive behavioral strategies (CBT) into treatment as appropriate, highlighting strengths and helping clients identify and mobilize inner resources and coping skills.
Katya Bownas, RN, PMHN-BC
A Little About Me
I am a registered nurse who specializes in behavioral health. I received my nursing degree through the University of California, Chico and have since practiced clinically as a psychiatric nurse, providing medication management assistance, psychoeducation within my nursing scope, and therapeutically centered care to clients and families. I am passionate about my work and value an integrative, collaborative approach in the realm of adolescent and young adult mental and physical healthcare, with an emphasis in body positive support through a medical lens.