Molly Mulanax, MA, LMFT

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist #117495

Axis Mundi Center For Mental Health,

516 Oakland Ave Suite 203, Oakland, CA 94611

About Me

My name is Molly Mulanax and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Psychotherapist. I show up to my work first as a human who is no stranger to the ups and downs of the human experience. I identify as a mother, a spouse, a teacher, an artist, a Bay Area native, a white-bodied, sis gendered, heterosexual woman. My therapeutic orientation is holistic and rooted in the belief that growth occurs when we understand and embrace all parts of our experience. I value curiosity, compassion, playfulness, creativity and authenticity in our space together. I am committed to social and racial justice and strive to work in solidarity with BIPOC and LGBTQIA communities. I am passionate about helping people heal from trauma and live fully in their truth.

Experience

I began my journey as a therapist working with women struggling with substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders. I have worked with individuals within the hospital setting, providing Expressive Arts Therapy treatment to patients by the bed side and in other treatment areas. Facilitated Expressive Art Therapy groups within a variety of community clinics, including Contra Costa County Jail. Worked within the educational system, providing therapy for adolescents, teens and families. I am currently focusing my work within the private practice setting, supporting women in developing a deeper relationship to themselves and the world around them.

Education

I received my Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology, with an emphasis in Expressive Arts Therapy, from John F. Kennedy University.