Therapists in 94104

Regardless of your suffering, there is a way through it and because we each have our own way of processing emotional wounds, I take an individualized approach to help you transform pain into healing. I specialize in addressing trauma and grief. This includes the loss of a loved one, traumatic loss (event-related, developmental), as well as psychological symptoms associated with chronic and terminal illness. Through an integrated approach, my work is about healing the soul and finding light in the darkness despite facing life-threatening conditions afflicting the body, mind, heart, and spirit.

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.

After training and working at universities across the country like Stanford, Emory, and Northwestern, I believe effective therapy requires a few essential components: a strong therapist-client relationship, a supportive yet challenging environment, and a combination of skill-based and insight-oriented work. Whether you are feeling stuck or stressed, have a history of mental health treatment, or are not sure what is wrong, I am well-equipped to meet you where you are at, explore and identify your unique needs, and help you reach your desired goals.

I have 20 years of experience but I don't believe that says anything unless I can relate, connect and feel with my clients. I can be professional when necessary but I am better at just being real. I am not everyones therapist and I am okay with it. I engage in the conversation with respect and authenticity. I'm direct with the intention to help and shift the issues in a place for change .

Even the most capable and intelligent person will sometimes need help. My clients include professionals, supervisors, executives, and healthcare providers who seek to better manage the stressors of their professional and personal lives. I create a safe and comfortable environment where you can learn how to decrease stress and anxiety, sleep better, reduce or eliminate pain, live well with chronic illness, resolve past trauma and stop self-limiting behaviors. My over 25 years of experience and training enables me to tailor therapeutic interventions to your needs.

I do my best work with people of color who are 1.5 to 2nd generation immigrants. These resilient individuals often push through adversities by neglecting themselves and their needs. I want to help people learn how to take care of both their outer and inner world. If you identify as a BIPOC working in tech (or other high pressure industries) with immigrant parents, we'd likely get along very well. I tend to be very engaging and active in session and enjoy guiding clients towards desired changes, self-compassion, and acceptance.

Do you feel like communication between you and your partner is difficult? Do you find yourself in repetitive fights? Does it seem like these patterns are unlikely to change? Do you long to laugh more, share more, have more sex, and be able to tell your partner everything? Being close and feeling secure with your partner is a basic need that has been shown to increase longevity and decrease stress.

With 25 years of experience, I have come to believe that what is most essential in therapy is the therapist-client connection. The first step is to establish a positive, mutually respectful working relationship. The essentials of any healthy relationship are honesty, trust, and good communication. I often receive feedback that I am more interactive with my client than other therapists. I don’t pretend to be wiser or the holder of some secret formula; I do believe that a safe, supportive environment is a wonderful place to explore life’s deeper issues, and I make my best effort to provide that.

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.

I am a clinical health psychologist with advanced training at Harvard Medical School and UCSF offering evidence-based treatments to alleviate distress and increase quality of life across the lifespan. I work in collaboration with adults, adolescents, and children on issues ranging from anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and ADHD, to medical issues. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, combining elements from Solution Focused Therapy, Relaxation Therapy, and ACT depending on particular client needs. I want LGBTQ clients to know that I have an affirming practice: I will support couples, families, and transgender people with the dignity and respect they deserve.

We all face challenges in our lives that can benefit from the guidance of therapy. These times can be an opportunity to expand our thinking and heal our past. I welcome you to begin a better way to connect with yourself and interact in the world.

The people I work with all have one thing in common: they want to feel better. They may come to me with a discrete crisis or a problem with work, family, or relationships. They may simply feel bad and want to talk with someone who can listen and understand. Whatever their concerns, they have the curiosity, courage and desire to feel better in order to achieve their personal goals .

I work with driven professionals who feel stressed and overwhelmed. Often those I work with appear to have everything together but feel lousy on the inside. This can bring about feelings of isolation, sadness and anxiety. People who seek me out are frequently perfectionists or struggling with imposter syndrome. We work to find ways to give these types of issues less power in your life while channelling your energy into making more positive, meaningful changes that will better serve you. Together we work to help you feel less "stuck" in your current situation.

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.

Let me be your guide, psychotherapy is one instrument for well being and change! Reach goals and live with inner peace. Access your creativity. Life may bring challenges leaving us anxious, depressed, feel out of balance in some way. Stress points show up in relationships, at work or in how we perceive of our life. Life transitions, sheltering-in-place, career and work changes, dating, family issues, illness or loss may signal a need for change and therapy can be a of great help for such a next step. Long term recovery from addiction, loss, chronic illness or pain and adverse childhood experiences also may call for deeper work.

I specialize in helping people overcome anxiety and fear in its many forms-- generalized anxiety, perfectionism, social anxiety, phobias, procrastination, chronic stress, PTSD, and sleep disturbance (including insomnia). Using research-proven therapies, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, I'll help you regain control from worry, fear, and unhealthy behaviors. My extensive experience at major hospitals, academic medical centers, and leading clinics means that I can effectively address what's weighing on you. I'm also experienced in working with culturally diverse clients and have depth of experience in LGBTQ issues.

I respect the bravery it takes to begin psychotherapy, and choose the path of healing. Taking the first step towards attaining help is a difficult and courageous decision. Whether you need help with a specific issue or greater personal growth, the services you seek will require a commitment to yourself and to the therapeutic process.Perhaps you’re successful professionally, yet there are areas you’ve endeavored to change, yet can't maximize your potential and want this to shift.

Starting therapy and finding the right fit can be a daunting task. I view the therapeutic relationship as something that is co-created over time and as the primary tool for healing. Focusing on the here and now, we work to increase self awareness, compassion, insight and care while simultaneously holding the larger context within which we meet, including ways that race, gender, class and culture impact us. I work to understand how you can nurture yourself given your history and interests and make meaning of those experiences, ultimately moving forward with increased attention and joy in your life.

I work with Asian American individuals and couples around relationship issues. Most of my clients are thriving in their careers, but they want more. They want meaningful and deep connections. They want to be seen and accepted for who they are. But as Asians living in the US, being seen and understood is often complicated by cultural misunderstandings, holding conflicting values and identities, communication differences, prejudice and racism, intergenerational trauma, and immigration issues.