Therapists in 94104

Want to work on your relationships? Intimate, career, family, or friends? Let's work on being more genuine, more balanced, more aware in love, career and at home. Let's create sustainable changes that get you closer to the fuller more meaningful life you are searching for.

I am Nathan Hale and have been providing crisis counseling and psychotherapy services in the Bay Area for more than twelve years. My experience has been in suicide prevention, community mental health and working with older adults. Doing this, I have seen people at their best and their worst. My work has spanned postgraduate, graduate and undergraduate work. This work has included working with individuals from many different backgrounds and experiences. I come from a culturally sensitive and respectful place, where your lived experience is truly a part of the work we do together.

I work with professionals and adolescents who struggle with stress, anxiety, relationships, work/life balance, self-esteem, interpersonal resolutions and depression. I focus on helping clients find solutions, understanding, and meaning to reach their personal goals while developing a deeper awareness that encourages you to be your truest, most authentic self.

Are you feeling stuck, exhausted, down, and overwhelmed? Are you ready to start doing things differently to improve your life and wellbeing? Now is the time to start. I help clients work on issues that have plagued them for years. When providing services to others, I assist in their healing as they are the ultimate healer. The healing begins deep within to enhance an alignment with the authentic self to establish open expression without self judgement. I use a collaborative based mindfulness approach tailored to meet the client’s need for self- actualized growth.

Career transition can be a time of possibility new beginnings; it can be stressful, confusing. You may feel stuck, overwhelmed. My specialization in career and lifework transition is informed by a clinical background on how work impacts well being. Together we identify how to create a life that works; a life that is fulfilled and meaningful. Overcome internal barriers, develop new mindsets, creatively maximize professional/personal effectiveness, launch a successful job search strategy: Resumes, LinkedIn, Networking, Interviews, Assessment: Strong Interest Inventory, Transferable Skills, Myers Briggs Type Indicator MBTI, Enneagram.

I specialize in working with underrepresented populations, particularly those in San Francisco's tech culture. This includes people of color, women, LGBTQ folk, first- and second-generation immigrants, and first-generation college students, to name a few. The issues that people commonly come to see me for include depression, anxiety, identity issues, low self-esteem and confidence, occupational stress, and dating/relationship stress.

Each individual or couple's suffering is unique. In spite of significant success and achievements the sources of this suffering can frustratingly elude and confuse you. I offer a place where we can think and talk together about your suffering and where you can develop the capacity for a calm sense of sturdiness and purpose. Thoughtfully examining your unique experiences in the presence of a warm, nonjudgmental therapist can allow you to discover new ways of relating to yourself and others and the flexibility to live your life differently. The therapy relationship is a powerful venue for insight AND transformation.

My approach helps you feel more connected to yourself - your needs, wants, values, strengths, and areas for growth. I help you work through what is in the way of asserting these valuable, important parts of who you are. When you feel more connected to yourself, your relationships with others improve and concerns such as depression and anxiety are often relieved. We'll work together to identify the best approach to meet your needs and I will offer feedback about what I think might be getting in the way of having the life you most want.

Dr. Dihmes is a licensed clinical psychologist one of the few board certified biofeedback psychologists in Northern California. With specialties in life stressors, executive coaching, psychophysiology, and teens, she has expertise in working with a wide range of psychological concerns including depression, anxiety, life transitions and chronic illness. Dr. Dihmes' integrates evidence-based treatments such as CBT and mindfulness-based interventions, with consideration for each patient’s unique cultural, biological, and psychological background.

No one, no matter how much difficulty they are facing in their life, is broken. At some point in our lives, we may feel stalled, even hopeless. I work with anyone who finds themselves in emotional pain, who wants to live a life with a sense of satisfaction, vitality, and purpose. Anyone who has the slightest desire to move towards something fuller. One of my aims is to help clients discover what it is they feel is missing in their lives, what they'd like to change about their behavior, and to hone in on what matters most to them.

There are many things that draw us to therapy. Some arrive struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or career uncertainty. Others have difficulty managing  the roller coaster of emotions inherent in the peri- and postpartum experience, while some simply want a space to engage in deeper reflection. Whatever your goals and challenges, I welcome the opportunity to see whether I may be a good fit for your journey.

Dr. Crystal Jimenez is a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in chronic pain management, behavioral medicine, adjustment to chronic health conditions and related life stressors. She has experience working with a wide range of mental health concerns, including generalized anxiety, depression, stress reduction, life transitions. Dr. Jimenez’s approach is culturally sensitive, evidence-based, and strengths-based, integrating CBT, mindfulness, and values-based interventions to help patients learn effective skills to increase connection, change, and empowerment in their lives.

Let go, let in, and embrace - I believe these three steps can be the hardest, yet, with compassion, they can be the most life-giving and beautiful approaches to human life. It has always been my greatest pleasure to assist my clients in the process of letting go, letting in, and embracing life more intimately. The strength, love, and compassion that shine through our work together is deeply rewarding for me.

Working together will be an important part of your therapy. I will assist you in making positive changes in your life. I am a clinical psychologist with more than 25 years of experience in healthcare and community organizations.

I work with clients to collaboratively develop a plan that addresses your needs, incorporates your strengths, and alleviates your symptoms in the most timely way possible. My approach is compassionate, solution-focused, and pragmatic. I believe that my clients ultimately know what is best for them, and it is my job to facilitate improvement through a empathic yet challenging therapeutic environment.

Psychotherapy is a little mysterious, and when taken up with a playful kind of seriousness, I find that it's full of surprises. I like surprises, most of all when people surprise themselves with insights and new energy to slough off stale habits of thinking and relationship patterns, whatever it is that's holding them back. I like to assist with this, bear witness to an empowering process, psychotherapy as imagining one's life and possibilities anew. To me, it's as creative and gratifying as it gets, and if you're reading this, maybe it appeals to you too.

Life is stressful, and sometimes it seems overwhelming. That's where I can help. Many of my clients are highly motivated, achievement-oriented professionals who feel held back or "stuck." Some are dealing with stress and anxiety, some are having trouble finding focus or motivation, and many are trying to clarify their purpose and direction. I help them find a way through these issues--particularly as they show up in the workplace. Like it or not, we spend a huge amount of time and energy at work, so it's important that we spend it well.

No one warned you "adulting" would be so hard. You’re tired of feeling overwhelmed by trying to figure out if you’re on the right path, frustrated by an unfulfilling job or possibly annoyed by your dating life (or lack thereof). The problem is you’re not sure what else to do. You’ve spent your entire life following a carefully laid-out plan. You’ve gotten the degrees, secured the job, and landed the apartment. Your life is good but you wonder if "good" is enough. This is where I come in. We’ll work together to define your goals, create a clear path forward, and take action.

20+ Years experience in the treatment of: Anxiety, panic attacks, chronic worry, fears, trauma/abuse, PTSD, adjustment to difficult life events, shame, guilt, everyday stress, My treatment approach is collaborative and solution focused. I use empirically supported treatment modalities including: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Mindfulness training. Video therapy available to CA residents only. ***For initial appointment complete appointment request form: www.anxietytherapysf.com

First of all, I want to congratulate you on making the decision to start therapy. Unlike what some people believe, that going to therapy implies that you are “weak”, the exact opposite is true. Making the decision to actively look at your life and face and overcome the challenges you are facing takes courage and strength. I specialize in working with mid to high-functioning, young adults/adults, and it is a true pleasure to see more and more people who embrace the idea that therapy is a healthy, proactive way to learn to listen to their heart and take steps to make changes and create lives that they will truly enjoy.