Christhmus Presence AMFT, APCC
Christhmus Presence AMFT, APCC
What is Xychotherapy?
Xychotherapy is psychotherapy that recognizes therapeutic exchanges existed long before psychotherapy, and weaves those older cultural wisdoms & practices with this younger field.
We arrive in this world with untold potentials. These potentials may become forgotten, under-practiced, or obstructed. Let's reach towards your innate abilities.
Meet Christhmus Presence
pronounced like the holiday! đ
Christhmus Presence is a Chinese-American Queer (pronouns: she/we/soul), by Ancestorsâ way of Guangdong Province, China. Her family settled on unceded Ohlone, Ramaytush, & Muwekma territory (San Francisco) 3.5 generations ago.Â
Her first name is spelled with an "isthmus", or "a narrow strip of land or tissue, that joins two larger pieces of land or anatomy". This highlights her connection to relationship, the power of words, embodiment, and Winter Solstice. Her last name furthers holiday vibes, word play, and relationship to the here-and-now.Â
Rooted in decolonizing and multicultural practices, she carries a masters-level education and over 25 years of combined experience in holistic counseling, somatic care, education, meditation, and facilitation. She weaves together a diverse array of therapeutic techniques and offers personalized, deeply attuned care to honor your healing journey.
Outside of work, she enjoys the outdoors, creative expression, the power of community, and being in water.
Guiding pillars include:
Client-based Culture & Spirituality
Trauma-informed therapy
Expressive arts therapy
Liberation psychology
Narrative psychology
Relational psychologyÂ
Somatic psychology
Harm Reduction
Tools held in support of self-resourcing, clarity, and ancestral connectivity:
Somatic Abolition with Resmaa Menakem, LCSW
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Tapping
Psychedelic-assisted therapy with MAPS
EMDR-inspired Brainspotting
Meditation, Breathwork, & Mindfulness
Non-Violent Communication
Movement coaching
Online Therapy Offerings
Must be resident of CA, out-of-pocket payment, superbill available on request, not accepting insuranceÂ
48-hour cancellation policy: If you cancel within 48 hours of your appointment, the full session fee may be charged.
LIMITED SPECIAL OFFER
for Children, Families & Couples
Pay-what-you-can Pricing for 6 months, weekly sessions:
$30 suggested donation per session
Outside of this offer, normal rate is $200-250 per session
Eligibility:
Children & Teens (30-50 min)Â â under 18
Families (65 min)Â â legal (nuclear, extended, blended) or chosen (non-legal relationships you consider family)
Couples (65 min) â romantic, platonic, professional, or other relationships (throuples or more are welcome!)
Sign-Up for Limited Special Offer for Children, Families, and Couples Here!
(Sign-Ups Close on August 31st 2026)
Contact information
Consultations & Speaking Arrangements
Starting at $200-250/hr, 1 hour minimum