Grief Psychiatrists in Marin County, CA

You may be struggling with relationship or work issues; you may feel alone and unsure of yourself; you may be coping with the loss of a loved one or with a life transition.
I am a therapist/psychoanalyst and psychiatrist in southern Marin County just north of San Francisco with experience both in talk therapy and in the use of medications.
You may be struggling with relationship or work issues; you may feel alone and unsure of yourself; you may be coping with the loss of a loved one or with a life transition.
I am a therapist/psychoanalyst and psychiatrist in southern Marin County just north of San Francisco with experience both in talk therapy and in the use of medications.

As an ordained interfaith minister, I can also help you with spiritual issues like fear of aging, death, and dying.
Are you feeling anxious or depressed? Are you struggling with what’s going on with the world? As a psychotherapist I provide a caring, empathic environment to get you back to functioning at your best. I can help you feel more energy, joy, and self-esteem. I also work with relationship problems and difficulties dealing with aging.
As an ordained interfaith minister, I can also help you with spiritual issues like fear of aging, death, and dying.
Are you feeling anxious or depressed? Are you struggling with what’s going on with the world? As a psychotherapist I provide a caring, empathic environment to get you back to functioning at your best. I can help you feel more energy, joy, and self-esteem. I also work with relationship problems and difficulties dealing with aging.

I also work with individuals experiencing difficult life transitions,crises and traumatic events, family & parenting probems, divorce, medical illness (including Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia), job loss, & death of a loved one.
I am an adult, adolescent & child psychiatrist with 45 years of experience serving the entire San Francisco Bay Area. Please Note: I am working 1/4 time and am not accepting new patients currently. Openings do occasionally arise however. I also may be able to assist you with a consultation or referral.
Before seeing a psychiatrist, it may be useful to first obtain a comprehensive psychological evaluation. For an excellent initial evaluation and for individual or family psychotherapy, I recommend contacting Ari Oklan, PhD. He can be reached by phone at 510-621-7098 or Google Ari Oklan PhD.
I also work with individuals experiencing difficult life transitions,crises and traumatic events, family & parenting probems, divorce, medical illness (including Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia), job loss, & death of a loved one.
I am an adult, adolescent & child psychiatrist with 45 years of experience serving the entire San Francisco Bay Area. Please Note: I am working 1/4 time and am not accepting new patients currently. Openings do occasionally arise however. I also may be able to assist you with a consultation or referral.
Before seeing a psychiatrist, it may be useful to first obtain a comprehensive psychological evaluation. For an excellent initial evaluation and for individual or family psychotherapy, I recommend contacting Ari Oklan, PhD. He can be reached by phone at 510-621-7098 or Google Ari Oklan PhD.

It may relate to work or school, to a love or family relationship, or to something completely unexpected--a layoff, breakup, accident, sudden illness or even a death--that uncovers a long neglected area of development.
My first task is establishing a comfortable and safe atmosphere to facilitate exploring sensitive issues. I listen actively and engage you to get below the surface when needed. I draw on many approaches to treatment to fit each person or couple's circumstances, personality and style of solving problems.
It may relate to work or school, to a love or family relationship, or to something completely unexpected--a layoff, breakup, accident, sudden illness or even a death--that uncovers a long neglected area of development.
My first task is establishing a comfortable and safe atmosphere to facilitate exploring sensitive issues. I listen actively and engage you to get below the surface when needed. I draw on many approaches to treatment to fit each person or couple's circumstances, personality and style of solving problems.

We are a dedicated telepsychiatry clinic that specializes in providing remote psychiatric and psychological services. Our comprehensive range of telepsychiatry options includes Psychopharmacology, Psychotherapy, Medication Management, and Spravato (Esketamine), all conveniently delivered to patients in the comfort of their own homes. We proudly serve veterans and welcome most insurances, including Medicare and Partnership (Beacon).
We are a dedicated telepsychiatry clinic that specializes in providing remote psychiatric and psychological services. Our comprehensive range of telepsychiatry options includes Psychopharmacology, Psychotherapy, Medication Management, and Spravato (Esketamine), all conveniently delivered to patients in the comfort of their own homes. We proudly serve veterans and welcome most insurances, including Medicare and Partnership (Beacon).

Are you tired of endless medication that doesn't help? As a prescriber and trauma therapist, I approach healing with compassion, skill, and respect for your story. I thoughtfully combine medication, ketamine therapy, and evidence-based approaches to treat depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, complex trauma, ADHD, and OCD. I specialize in women’s mental health, perinatal challenges, sexual trauma, and supporting immigrants and people of color. I work with teens and adults, offering both telehealth and in-person care. Healing is possible—with collaboration, care, and courage.
Are you tired of endless medication that doesn't help? As a prescriber and trauma therapist, I approach healing with compassion, skill, and respect for your story. I thoughtfully combine medication, ketamine therapy, and evidence-based approaches to treat depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, complex trauma, ADHD, and OCD. I specialize in women’s mental health, perinatal challenges, sexual trauma, and supporting immigrants and people of color. I work with teens and adults, offering both telehealth and in-person care. Healing is possible—with collaboration, care, and courage.

We offer a range of psychiatric and psychological services, including TMS, Telepsychiatry, Psychopharmacology, Psychotherapy, Medication Management, and Spravato (Esketamine). TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) is for treating certain neurological conditions, like Major Depressive Disorder, and enhancing cognitive function. We also provide telepsychiatry options for patients who prefer home visits. We work with veterans too. Most insurances, including Medicare and Partnership (Beacon), are welcome.
We offer a range of psychiatric and psychological services, including TMS, Telepsychiatry, Psychopharmacology, Psychotherapy, Medication Management, and Spravato (Esketamine). TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) is for treating certain neurological conditions, like Major Depressive Disorder, and enhancing cognitive function. We also provide telepsychiatry options for patients who prefer home visits. We work with veterans too. Most insurances, including Medicare and Partnership (Beacon), are welcome.

Dr. Sarah Polfliet is a psychiatrist practicing in San Francisco. Educated at the University of Virginia, trained at UCSF, and certified by the Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, she provides adult psychotherapy and psychopharamology. Dr. Polfliet has experience treating a wide variety of psychological and emotional difficulties with psychotherapy and/or medication. She also has a special interest and additional training in natural medicines and supplements. She practices a collaborative approach with her clients to guide treatment decisions and is able to discern what approach to treatment is most likely to be effective.
Dr. Sarah Polfliet is a psychiatrist practicing in San Francisco. Educated at the University of Virginia, trained at UCSF, and certified by the Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, she provides adult psychotherapy and psychopharamology. Dr. Polfliet has experience treating a wide variety of psychological and emotional difficulties with psychotherapy and/or medication. She also has a special interest and additional training in natural medicines and supplements. She practices a collaborative approach with her clients to guide treatment decisions and is able to discern what approach to treatment is most likely to be effective.

Welcome. I am a board-certified child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist.
Welcome. I am a board-certified child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist.

We all have concerns that can leave us, well...uncomfortable. Depression, social anxiety, marriage issues, self-doubt, impaired focus...any of these can keep us from living our best lives. At the Couch Psychiatry Group, we treat the spectrum of mental health issues with special focus on anxiety, depression, and ADHD. Our goal is to empower you to recognize the dysfunctional patterns that have kept you stuck in the mire and give you the tools to fix them in the present and avoid them in the future.
We all have concerns that can leave us, well...uncomfortable. Depression, social anxiety, marriage issues, self-doubt, impaired focus...any of these can keep us from living our best lives. At the Couch Psychiatry Group, we treat the spectrum of mental health issues with special focus on anxiety, depression, and ADHD. Our goal is to empower you to recognize the dysfunctional patterns that have kept you stuck in the mire and give you the tools to fix them in the present and avoid them in the future.

I am committed the relief of distress in the mind emotions and difficulty functioning in youth, adults and those in advanced years. A comprehensive evaluation, a treatment plan developed collaboratively attends to the biologic psychic and interpersonal issues present. After training as a pediatrician, my fascination with the development of the brain and mind lead me to retrain as a psychiatrist. I enjoy making the process of therapy feel engaging and safe and attempt to be actively useful in guiding people develop a deeper understanding of the ways in which the mind works. There is a map to how we create our emotional states.
I am committed the relief of distress in the mind emotions and difficulty functioning in youth, adults and those in advanced years. A comprehensive evaluation, a treatment plan developed collaboratively attends to the biologic psychic and interpersonal issues present. After training as a pediatrician, my fascination with the development of the brain and mind lead me to retrain as a psychiatrist. I enjoy making the process of therapy feel engaging and safe and attempt to be actively useful in guiding people develop a deeper understanding of the ways in which the mind works. There is a map to how we create our emotional states.
Meet Our Grief Psychiatrists

I am a UCSF-trained, board-certified psychiatrist and therapist with over 15 years of experience working with adults grappling with a range of challenges. I offer a holistic and personalized approach to care, drawing both from conventional psychiatry and integrative and functional medicine. I believe that relationships can be one of the most important vehicles for healing. My style is warm, engaged, and collaborative. My goal is to learn about you as a whole person so that we can work together to address your concerns. My intention is to support you to live a life full of authenticity, resilience, and connection.
I am a UCSF-trained, board-certified psychiatrist and therapist with over 15 years of experience working with adults grappling with a range of challenges. I offer a holistic and personalized approach to care, drawing both from conventional psychiatry and integrative and functional medicine. I believe that relationships can be one of the most important vehicles for healing. My style is warm, engaged, and collaborative. My goal is to learn about you as a whole person so that we can work together to address your concerns. My intention is to support you to live a life full of authenticity, resilience, and connection.

Dr Kletz has been a trusted provider for ADHD evaluations/treatment and general psychiatry in California for some time. With other providers, many people find they have to wait months for an ADHD evaluation. Due to our weekend hours we are typically able to schedule clients for ADHD evaluations within one week. Additionally, for every paid appointment, we also offer 2 phone “check-ins” at no additional charge whenever needed. In this way, the treatment you receive will have a concierge quality to it.
Dr Kletz has been a trusted provider for ADHD evaluations/treatment and general psychiatry in California for some time. With other providers, many people find they have to wait months for an ADHD evaluation. Due to our weekend hours we are typically able to schedule clients for ADHD evaluations within one week. Additionally, for every paid appointment, we also offer 2 phone “check-ins” at no additional charge whenever needed. In this way, the treatment you receive will have a concierge quality to it.

I have been a general adult psychiatrist for 30 years, practicing at the interface of psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy as an in-depth generalist. I offer an integrated model of psychiatric and psychological treatment, emphasizing mind/body interface. My modal patient has one or more psychiatric diagnoses and has failed one or more trials of psychiatric medication in a split treatment model (in which the primary care physician or the psychiatrist has prescribed while a psychologist or MFT has overseen therapy). There was usually little to no collaboration among those two treatment providers. I believe that treatment outcome is optimized with a strong physician/patient alliance.
I have been a general adult psychiatrist for 30 years, practicing at the interface of psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy as an in-depth generalist. I offer an integrated model of psychiatric and psychological treatment, emphasizing mind/body interface. My modal patient has one or more psychiatric diagnoses and has failed one or more trials of psychiatric medication in a split treatment model (in which the primary care physician or the psychiatrist has prescribed while a psychologist or MFT has overseen therapy). There was usually little to no collaboration among those two treatment providers. I believe that treatment outcome is optimized with a strong physician/patient alliance.

Welcome to my practice! I am a double board-certified child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist. I specialize in the treatment of emotional, behavioral, and cognitive issues in individuals of all ages. I am committed to delivering exceptional patient care with a focus on personalized treatment. My approach is rooted in compassion, collaboration, and evidence-based medicine, ensuring that each individual receives the highest standard of care. I believe in treating the whole person, considering not only the symptoms but also understanding one's emotions, life framework, and cultural context.
Welcome to my practice! I am a double board-certified child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist. I specialize in the treatment of emotional, behavioral, and cognitive issues in individuals of all ages. I am committed to delivering exceptional patient care with a focus on personalized treatment. My approach is rooted in compassion, collaboration, and evidence-based medicine, ensuring that each individual receives the highest standard of care. I believe in treating the whole person, considering not only the symptoms but also understanding one's emotions, life framework, and cultural context.

My personal philosophy is that each of us has a basic need to be deeply understood by another human being. We all yearn, suffer, and celebrate, often privately, and often in ways that are not fully known even to ourselves. I strive to help each person feel safe enough that such private and unknown thoughts and feelings can emerge and be explored together. Whether you are looking for help through a crisis or with a long-standing illness or sense of discontent, my aim is to understand who you uniquely are and how I can help you heal and grow.
My personal philosophy is that each of us has a basic need to be deeply understood by another human being. We all yearn, suffer, and celebrate, often privately, and often in ways that are not fully known even to ourselves. I strive to help each person feel safe enough that such private and unknown thoughts and feelings can emerge and be explored together. Whether you are looking for help through a crisis or with a long-standing illness or sense of discontent, my aim is to understand who you uniquely are and how I can help you heal and grow.

Lisa Anne Youngblood
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
What sets my practice apart from other providers is my specialty in women mental health needs as they navigate the hormonal changes through each phase of their lives. These transitions and conditions include PMDD, PMS pregnancy, perimenopause, menopause and post menopause. My dual degree as a family nurse practitioner has allowed me the expertise in this area and to offer a unique servce to all my clients. I offer an integrated and holistic approach that is dedicated to helping you create an emotionally balanced life.
What sets my practice apart from other providers is my specialty in women mental health needs as they navigate the hormonal changes through each phase of their lives. These transitions and conditions include PMDD, PMS pregnancy, perimenopause, menopause and post menopause. My dual degree as a family nurse practitioner has allowed me the expertise in this area and to offer a unique servce to all my clients. I offer an integrated and holistic approach that is dedicated to helping you create an emotionally balanced life.

I earned a Ph.D. in cognitive neuropsychology from UC Berkeley before attending medical school at UC San Francisco and later specializing in psychiatry at New York University. As a result, I have a thorough understanding of the neural pathways involved in emotions and cognition, how they develop, how they are regulated, and the relevant neurotransmitters. I have applied my training to develop a specific expertise in identifying and treating ADHD in adults. While neural pathways affect behavior, your mind doesn't exist in a vacuum. Your mind developed and operates under distinct circumstances.
I earned a Ph.D. in cognitive neuropsychology from UC Berkeley before attending medical school at UC San Francisco and later specializing in psychiatry at New York University. As a result, I have a thorough understanding of the neural pathways involved in emotions and cognition, how they develop, how they are regulated, and the relevant neurotransmitters. I have applied my training to develop a specific expertise in identifying and treating ADHD in adults. While neural pathways affect behavior, your mind doesn't exist in a vacuum. Your mind developed and operates under distinct circumstances.

We offer a full range of psychiatric and psychological services: TMS, Telepsychiatry, Psychopharmacology - Medication Management, Psychotherapy, and Spravato (Also known as Esketamine). TMS Therapy is a therapy designed for the treatment of certain Neurological conditions, specifically Major Depressive Disorder. Remission from Depression. Knowledgeable approach to medication management. For patients who want to be seen at the convenience of their homes, we provide telepsychiatry options. Most Insurances are Welcome, including Medicare & Partnership (Beacon)
We offer a full range of psychiatric and psychological services: TMS, Telepsychiatry, Psychopharmacology - Medication Management, Psychotherapy, and Spravato (Also known as Esketamine). TMS Therapy is a therapy designed for the treatment of certain Neurological conditions, specifically Major Depressive Disorder. Remission from Depression. Knowledgeable approach to medication management. For patients who want to be seen at the convenience of their homes, we provide telepsychiatry options. Most Insurances are Welcome, including Medicare & Partnership (Beacon)

I am a Board Certified Psychiatrist and provide medication management as well as psychotherapy to late teens and adults. My treatment philosophy incorporates a humanistic mind-body approach that appreciates the unique strengths and cultural background of each individual. My emphasis is on helping and not medicating. I strongly value the therapeutic relationship and make every effort to ensure that each patient's experience in treatment is comfortable and safe. And, importantly, I firmly believe in walking down the treatment path together.
I am a Board Certified Psychiatrist and provide medication management as well as psychotherapy to late teens and adults. My treatment philosophy incorporates a humanistic mind-body approach that appreciates the unique strengths and cultural background of each individual. My emphasis is on helping and not medicating. I strongly value the therapeutic relationship and make every effort to ensure that each patient's experience in treatment is comfortable and safe. And, importantly, I firmly believe in walking down the treatment path together.
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Grief Psychiatrists
How long does therapy take for grief?
There is no exact timeline for grief counseling. Some people may start to feel better after just a few sessions, while others may take months or longer to feel relief. Some specific approaches, including some types of CBT, may involve a set number of sessions, or therapy may be open-ended until the patient determines they are ready to wrap up. Just as there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there is no right or wrong way to seek therapy for grief.
When should you seek therapy for grief?
Many people mistakenly believe that their grief needs to be debilitating or all-encompassing to warrant therapy. This is not the case. While people who experience severe, prolonged grief—particularly those who are considering self-harm or engaging in unhealthy substance use—are especially likely to benefit from therapy, so too are people whose grief is less intense but still interfering with well-being or daily functioning. In practice, almost anyone struggling to process a loss could benefit from grief counseling.
Can grief be managed without therapy?
Oftentimes, yes. Grief is a near-universal part of being human, and many find that their grief, while profound, does not stop them from participating in day-to-day life and steadily eases over time without outside help. For others, however, the harsh pain of early grief persists for months or years or leaves them unable to function. This group is especially likely to benefit from seeing a therapist, who can guide them through their grief and help them reconnect with the world.
What happens if grief is left untreated?
Because grief does not in itself necessitate therapy, untreated grief will often resolve on its own. However, for some people—particularly those who would qualify for a diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder—untreated grief can be a source of seemingly endless pain or lead them to withdraw from the world. In such cases, treatment can be indispensable, as it can help an individual adapt to the loss and start living again.