Therapists in 94044
If you are suffering with food & body image issues, issues of self-esteem & self-worth, relationship issues or dealing with trauma, I can help you. There are so many women who feel as though they are not enough. They believe that they somehow have to be better, look different, lose weight, be a whole different person to have a good relationship and a happy life. They beat themselves up constantly and are always trying to change. Do you understand this feeling? If so, I can help you have a loving relationship with yourself and settle into who you really are.
If you are suffering with food & body image issues, issues of self-esteem & self-worth, relationship issues or dealing with trauma, I can help you. There are so many women who feel as though they are not enough. They believe that they somehow have to be better, look different, lose weight, be a whole different person to have a good relationship and a happy life. They beat themselves up constantly and are always trying to change. Do you understand this feeling? If so, I can help you have a loving relationship with yourself and settle into who you really are.
As a caring, experienced psychotherapist, I listen carefully and respond honestly in person or by phone, FaceTime or zoom. Parental neglect or abuse leaves us with low self esteem, unresolved hurts & insufficient coping skills. Self criticism leads to painful and negative beliefs that cause depression and anxiety. We begin with the formative events in your life & your current issues. By drawing on family systems & psychodynamic principles, I use the latest interpersonal, cognitive & behavioral techniques with an informal and collaborative therapeutic approach that leads you toward greater self understanding & positive steps.
As a caring, experienced psychotherapist, I listen carefully and respond honestly in person or by phone, FaceTime or zoom. Parental neglect or abuse leaves us with low self esteem, unresolved hurts & insufficient coping skills. Self criticism leads to painful and negative beliefs that cause depression and anxiety. We begin with the formative events in your life & your current issues. By drawing on family systems & psychodynamic principles, I use the latest interpersonal, cognitive & behavioral techniques with an informal and collaborative therapeutic approach that leads you toward greater self understanding & positive steps.
I take a non-pathologizing approach to symptoms rooted in trauma.
Difficulty in relationships and with anxiety and depression is often rooted in experiences in significant relationships over our lifetimes.
Hidden wounds may manifest as life-long beliefs that you are damaged, overly sensitive, unhealthy, and have poor judgement.
On the one hand you may be quite accomplished, socially and professionally, but deep inside you may suspect that you are irrevocably broken, eternally confused, and unlovable.
I take a non-pathologizing approach to symptoms rooted in trauma.
Difficulty in relationships and with anxiety and depression is often rooted in experiences in significant relationships over our lifetimes.
Hidden wounds may manifest as life-long beliefs that you are damaged, overly sensitive, unhealthy, and have poor judgement.
On the one hand you may be quite accomplished, socially and professionally, but deep inside you may suspect that you are irrevocably broken, eternally confused, and unlovable.
Psychotherapy and psychoanalysis offer emotional and psychological space for change. They offer an opportunity to decode what is not working and with therapeutic guidance provide clients with a scaffolding to try out new thinking and ways of feeling. I see psychotherapy as a kind of lab, where clients safely get to try new approaches out, notice what works and what is most effective. My work is about helping clients; whether a problem to be solved, a desired behavioral change, or finding meaning during a life challenging experience. I encourage individuals to contact me and explore that change. I am here to help.
Psychotherapy and psychoanalysis offer emotional and psychological space for change. They offer an opportunity to decode what is not working and with therapeutic guidance provide clients with a scaffolding to try out new thinking and ways of feeling. I see psychotherapy as a kind of lab, where clients safely get to try new approaches out, notice what works and what is most effective. My work is about helping clients; whether a problem to be solved, a desired behavioral change, or finding meaning during a life challenging experience. I encourage individuals to contact me and explore that change. I am here to help.
We've all seen the stereotypical therapists on TV, but that's not what you'll find with me. I am a down-to-earth person, which is reflected in my approach as a therapist. Compassion, warmth, and believe it or not, humor is what you will experience in our work together. You first must feel comfortable with your therapist for the experience to be successful.
We've all seen the stereotypical therapists on TV, but that's not what you'll find with me. I am a down-to-earth person, which is reflected in my approach as a therapist. Compassion, warmth, and believe it or not, humor is what you will experience in our work together. You first must feel comfortable with your therapist for the experience to be successful.
Everyone needs support from time to time in navigating through life. Therapy is a great way to meet this need. We all go through life’s ups and downs and experience adversity, challenges and set-backs, which is what helps connect us as human beings. If you are struggling with major life changes, with your career, relationships or parenting, I’m here to help. My goal is to identify behavioral patterns and triggers that contribute to stress in your life. Once identified, together we can provide you the tools to navigate and cope through current and future challenges.
Everyone needs support from time to time in navigating through life. Therapy is a great way to meet this need. We all go through life’s ups and downs and experience adversity, challenges and set-backs, which is what helps connect us as human beings. If you are struggling with major life changes, with your career, relationships or parenting, I’m here to help. My goal is to identify behavioral patterns and triggers that contribute to stress in your life. Once identified, together we can provide you the tools to navigate and cope through current and future challenges.
You’re the life of the party (when you’re in the mood) making others laugh with your witty comments, but you go home feeling worthless, perhaps it’s because you are ruminating over that one thing you said that didn’t land as you expected and it’s hard to shake the feeling that the others in the room won’t forget it either.
If you are finding this sense of disconnection in your relationships, feeling misunderstood by those closest to you, or you are simply wanting to understand your own emotions and reactions better, it might be time to explore this in therapy. We will uncover the deeper connections to help resolve these patterns.
You’re the life of the party (when you’re in the mood) making others laugh with your witty comments, but you go home feeling worthless, perhaps it’s because you are ruminating over that one thing you said that didn’t land as you expected and it’s hard to shake the feeling that the others in the room won’t forget it either.
If you are finding this sense of disconnection in your relationships, feeling misunderstood by those closest to you, or you are simply wanting to understand your own emotions and reactions better, it might be time to explore this in therapy. We will uncover the deeper connections to help resolve these patterns.
My name is Laura Whyte and I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker in private practice. I have over 12 years of experience working with clients and professionals in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings. I employ a collaborative therapeutic approach that encourages informed decisions about action and change. Sessions will focus on exploring your personal values and goals allowing you to move towards the life you want with confidence and optimism. My goal in practice is to help you recognize your strengths and build upon them. I look forward to working with you!
My name is Laura Whyte and I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker in private practice. I have over 12 years of experience working with clients and professionals in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings. I employ a collaborative therapeutic approach that encourages informed decisions about action and change. Sessions will focus on exploring your personal values and goals allowing you to move towards the life you want with confidence and optimism. My goal in practice is to help you recognize your strengths and build upon them. I look forward to working with you!
Tiffany Rose Fernandez
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
1 Endorsed
Pacifica, CA 94044
Waitlist for new clients
Having supported loved ones through addiction and faced my own struggles with anxiety, I hope to create a space where individuals feel safe to be their true and vulnerable selves. My overall goal is for each individual to walk out of sessions feeling more comfortable and confident navigating life’s challenges.
Having supported loved ones through addiction and faced my own struggles with anxiety, I hope to create a space where individuals feel safe to be their true and vulnerable selves. My overall goal is for each individual to walk out of sessions feeling more comfortable and confident navigating life’s challenges.
I am now accepting new clients. I work with clients to explore past experiences and life transitions that are affecting their lives. Through weekly sessions, we will work through self exploration, personal concerns and life challenges. We will explore circumstances that can be changed, those that cannot be changed, and how to discern the difference. We will also discuss and practice various coping mechanisms that can help clients improve their lives. Therapy is a gift to yourself!
I am now accepting new clients. I work with clients to explore past experiences and life transitions that are affecting their lives. Through weekly sessions, we will work through self exploration, personal concerns and life challenges. We will explore circumstances that can be changed, those that cannot be changed, and how to discern the difference. We will also discuss and practice various coping mechanisms that can help clients improve their lives. Therapy is a gift to yourself!
Change is stressful, even when it comes with joy or success, or when you’ve worked toward it for a long time. It’s natural to have lots of emotions or even doubts arise in times of transition. Promotions, new relationships, moves, the death of a friend or loved one or beloved pet, relationships ending, moving into a new stage of life - change always involves elements of the unknown. For over 20 years I’ve been helping people navigate life transitions. I meet each client where they are, to help them grow and develop in ways that help them through challenging times.
Change is stressful, even when it comes with joy or success, or when you’ve worked toward it for a long time. It’s natural to have lots of emotions or even doubts arise in times of transition. Promotions, new relationships, moves, the death of a friend or loved one or beloved pet, relationships ending, moving into a new stage of life - change always involves elements of the unknown. For over 20 years I’ve been helping people navigate life transitions. I meet each client where they are, to help them grow and develop in ways that help them through challenging times.
As a dance/movement therapist, our sessions can be purely talk therapy, movement and talk therapy, or a mixture of movement, talk, and other creative approaches. In our sessions together, I will create a space where all aspects of you are welcome and you can speak freely about whatever is on your mind. I can help you understand how your past impacts your present. I am here to listen, understand, and help you discover new choices and new ways of being, so that you can flourish in life. I am here to support you on your journey of self discovery and self growth.
As a dance/movement therapist, our sessions can be purely talk therapy, movement and talk therapy, or a mixture of movement, talk, and other creative approaches. In our sessions together, I will create a space where all aspects of you are welcome and you can speak freely about whatever is on your mind. I can help you understand how your past impacts your present. I am here to listen, understand, and help you discover new choices and new ways of being, so that you can flourish in life. I am here to support you on your journey of self discovery and self growth.
I have worked with a wide variety of clients dealing with a range of symptoms. I enjoy working with different clients from adults to kids and individual, families, couples and groups and I believe we can all learn from each other. I enjoy offering my experiences and skills to help others better understand themselves and their relationships. I understand that life challenges, both big and small, can affect people's mood and productivity. I am caring, compassionate, understanding and a great listener. I provide a very non-judgmental and caring space for clients to explore the challenges they are faced with.
I have worked with a wide variety of clients dealing with a range of symptoms. I enjoy working with different clients from adults to kids and individual, families, couples and groups and I believe we can all learn from each other. I enjoy offering my experiences and skills to help others better understand themselves and their relationships. I understand that life challenges, both big and small, can affect people's mood and productivity. I am caring, compassionate, understanding and a great listener. I provide a very non-judgmental and caring space for clients to explore the challenges they are faced with.
Hi, I'm Victoria! My focus is working with children ages 6+, adolescents, teenagers and women - specifically moms and moms of multiples. I help with a variety of issues, primarily anxiety, social anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, and those struggling with finding or rediscovering identity and authenticity. I believe humans strive to be the best they can be, and are always on the path to self-actualization. You are the expert in your life, but sometimes there is a disconnect between where you are and where you want to be. I will help guide you to get there and together, we will work towards your goals.
Hi, I'm Victoria! My focus is working with children ages 6+, adolescents, teenagers and women - specifically moms and moms of multiples. I help with a variety of issues, primarily anxiety, social anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, and those struggling with finding or rediscovering identity and authenticity. I believe humans strive to be the best they can be, and are always on the path to self-actualization. You are the expert in your life, but sometimes there is a disconnect between where you are and where you want to be. I will help guide you to get there and together, we will work towards your goals.
Donna C Rodriguez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RSP
Pacifica, CA 94044
Not accepting new clients
For over 20 years, I have worked in urban and suburban schools before transitioning to private practice in 2020. K-5 has been my most recent focus, and have worked with middle and high school students in previous years. I have supported students with anxiety, social and behavioral challenges, mood, grief, and attention difficulties. Working collaboratively with parents we can help your child feel a sense of belonging, uncover the frustrations and worry, relieve symptoms of anxiety, and reduce the anger and behavioral challenges using a strength-based approach. I'm here to help!
For over 20 years, I have worked in urban and suburban schools before transitioning to private practice in 2020. K-5 has been my most recent focus, and have worked with middle and high school students in previous years. I have supported students with anxiety, social and behavioral challenges, mood, grief, and attention difficulties. Working collaboratively with parents we can help your child feel a sense of belonging, uncover the frustrations and worry, relieve symptoms of anxiety, and reduce the anger and behavioral challenges using a strength-based approach. I'm here to help!
My name is Blanca DiDonato and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have over 20 years experience working with children, youth and families, as well as working in a Behavioral Health program integrated in a Primary Care setting. My approach to therapy is to provide brief therapeutic interventions that focus on the reduction of symptoms associated with stress, anxiety, and depression, using solution-focused strategies.
My name is Blanca DiDonato and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have over 20 years experience working with children, youth and families, as well as working in a Behavioral Health program integrated in a Primary Care setting. My approach to therapy is to provide brief therapeutic interventions that focus on the reduction of symptoms associated with stress, anxiety, and depression, using solution-focused strategies.
Patricia A Luken
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, RN, CDE
Pacifica, CA 94044
Not accepting new clients
So you are looking for a therapist and I am happy that you have found my page. I know this is not an easy decision for you to consider coming to therapy. Therapy is a very individualized process and finding the right therapist for yourself is important. I conceptualize therapy as a collaborative process in which the therapist and client(s) work together to develop treatment content and goals. I can and do work in a solution-oriented fashion but can also go further beyond symptom relief to help clients create lasting change in their lives.
So you are looking for a therapist and I am happy that you have found my page. I know this is not an easy decision for you to consider coming to therapy. Therapy is a very individualized process and finding the right therapist for yourself is important. I conceptualize therapy as a collaborative process in which the therapist and client(s) work together to develop treatment content and goals. I can and do work in a solution-oriented fashion but can also go further beyond symptom relief to help clients create lasting change in their lives.
You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in sadness. You’re struggling to feel genuine self-esteem and often find yourself caught in cycles of self-criticism. Perhaps you're navigating life transitions—graduating, changing jobs, starting or ending a relationship—and feeling lost or disconnected from yourself. You might carry pain from past trauma or find yourself repeating patterns that bring emotional distress and challenges in your relationships. I offer a warm and accepting space where you can gently tend to these struggles with care and empathy for deep healing and meaningful change to unfold. In-network with Aetna.
You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in sadness. You’re struggling to feel genuine self-esteem and often find yourself caught in cycles of self-criticism. Perhaps you're navigating life transitions—graduating, changing jobs, starting or ending a relationship—and feeling lost or disconnected from yourself. You might carry pain from past trauma or find yourself repeating patterns that bring emotional distress and challenges in your relationships. I offer a warm and accepting space where you can gently tend to these struggles with care and empathy for deep healing and meaningful change to unfold. In-network with Aetna.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Psychologist based in the San Francisco Bay Area. As a 1st-generation immigrant myself, I deeply understand the cultural, family, and career pressures experienced by Asian American adults and professionals. I specialize in therapy for individuals in the San Francisco Bay Area and across California.
I received my master's and doctoral degrees from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology and completed my internship at the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health and my postdoctoral residency at Kaiser Permanente, Santa Clara.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Psychologist based in the San Francisco Bay Area. As a 1st-generation immigrant myself, I deeply understand the cultural, family, and career pressures experienced by Asian American adults and professionals. I specialize in therapy for individuals in the San Francisco Bay Area and across California.
I received my master's and doctoral degrees from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology and completed my internship at the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health and my postdoctoral residency at Kaiser Permanente, Santa Clara.
Everyone feels anxious, overwhelmed, stressed, or sad sometimes. When these feelings build up without a healthy way of releasing them they can affect our quality of life. I work with both adolescents and adults who are having a hard time navigating these concerns.
My approach focuses on building a warm, non-judgmental environment where you can process your emotions and work toward meaningful goals while also being kind to yourself.
Everyone feels anxious, overwhelmed, stressed, or sad sometimes. When these feelings build up without a healthy way of releasing them they can affect our quality of life. I work with both adolescents and adults who are having a hard time navigating these concerns.
My approach focuses on building a warm, non-judgmental environment where you can process your emotions and work toward meaningful goals while also being kind to yourself.
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Number of Therapists in 94044
90+
Average cost per session
$183
Therapists in 94044 who prioritize treating:
| 90% | Anxiety |
| 78% | Depression |
| 74% | Self Esteem |
| 68% | Relationship Issues |
| 63% | Stress |
| 60% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 56% | Family Conflict |
Average years in practice
14 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 74% | Aetna |
| 68% | Cigna and Evernorth |
| 66% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in 94044 see their clients
| 55% | In Person and Online | |
| 45% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 83% | Female | |
| 13% | Male | |
| 4% | Non-Binary |