My clients are adults of all ages. Most are accustomed to accomplishing their goals but are facing a new type of challenge in life that requires a new set of skills. They want to learn coping skills that will help them live a more fulfilling life aligned with their values. I specialize in helping people who are feeling overwhelmed by life stressors, a life transition, an acquired disability or health concern, obstacles to a healthy work-life balance, or career challenges. I also help people who are experiencing depression or anxiety associated with significant existential concerns.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist located in downtown San Francisco, where I specialize in treating individuals with ADHD, mood disorders, relationship issues, and those going through life transitions. I also support families and couples in therapy. The work that I do is relational. I'm a transplant to the Bay Area and a mom of three young children. In my therapy relationships, I pull in experience from my own life, marriage, and family.

I work with individuals and couples struggling with unhealthy recurrent patterns within themselves and in relationships. I believe therapy can be a powerful opportunity for people to develop a deeper understanding of themselves and make meaning of their past experiences. Being stuck with deep seated patterns often continue to cause us pain and suffering and my hope is to be able to create a safe warm environment for people to explore what aspects of their past may be getting in the way of their present and future. I work in a collaborative fashion, hoping to help people find their truth.

My approach is to understand you deeply and individualize our work by finding what is most effective for you. All people are unique and their life circumstances are particular to who they are. Through collaboration, we figure out what is what is most beneficial for your wellbeing and also what is realistic for your lifestyle. I look forward to meeting you and exploring what you wish to change through an initial free half hour phone consultation. My two offices, downtown San Francisco and on Piedmont Avenue in Oakland, are accessible by public transportation.

I typically work best with clients that have a high degree of self-agency and are in a career building or sustaining phase of life. I enjoy working with clients that enjoy a challenge from their therapist to grow and improve from visit to visit.

I am a client centered therapist that focuses addressing negative thought patterns and behaviors that have led to discontent in your relationships. It is important to me that you feel heard, understood, and connected. If you are struggling with life transitions, frequently feeling worried, and are concerned about yourself and your relationships, therapy can help.

Balancing relationships, work or school, family, and social life presents many moments of happiness and struggles. My goal is to help clients navigate through their life challenges. I am a Licensed Marriage, Family Therapist (MFT no. 49716). I provide individual, group and family therapy, and consultation services in San Francisco. I look forward to meeting you.

Manal Shehadi is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist that believes individuals have the answers and tools within themselves. She uses a collaborative multifaceted approach rooted in strength-based psychology and evidence-based practices to meet the unique needs of those who strive for personal growth. Therapy can help those struggling with life transitions, bettering relationships with others and self, or challenging unhelpful thought patterns for a better you.

I am dedicated to helping young professionals gain clarity on their values and work towards their personal objectives of growth and change. So often, individuals feel stuck in unhelpful behavior patterns or a life that looks good on paper, but feels unsatisfying. I work collaboratively with my clients to develop new strategies for addressing these issues in a more productive and meaningful way.

People seek therapy for many reasons: unexpected mood swings, undergoing a big change, withdrawing from things they once enjoyed, feeling isolated/alone, experiencing burn out, sleep patterns are off, relationship is strained, and just feeling as though they need to talk to someone. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist I am here to help empower individuals and couples to overcome their current concerns and stressors.

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.

Do you feel trapped by your past and anxious about your future, unable to live in the present? This malaise of modern living is often a sign of past trauma. I can help you uncover the experiences that keep you from living a full and zestful life. My primary focus is with women and parents, particularly those with a history of trauma. In therapy you'll explore the feelings that arise in your body, and notice their links to negative thoughts. You can choose a new and more positive narrative, to look at your life through a different lens.

People seek therapy for many different reasons, whether in times of transition or to address more long-standing issues. I offer warm, insightful, and collaborative psychotherapy to help individuals change behaviors and patterns to improve the quality of their lives and relationships. I have extensive training and experience in the treatment of stress and anxiety, depression, grief/loss, and relationship issues.

Whatever your current struggle, loss, transition or self-limiting behaviors are, I am committed to helping you access your own wisdom and healing potential. I am interactive, supportive, engaged and solution-based, tailoring interventions to your personal needs. Goals can include helping you: Find personal freedom, hope, and self-compassion that are the calling beneath fear/anxiety; Become happier and stronger as you navigate through loss and change related to career, relationships, aging, etc; Find balance in your life and what really brings you passion and joy; Relinquish problematic behaviors and beliefs and find a more workable and heartfelt connection to yourself and others.

We all have times in our lives when we face a challenge or need help to think through a problem. My special interests include working with individuals and couples experiencing: anxiety and depression when working through personal and professional relationships, grief/loss, sexual assault, and life transitions such as moving and changing jobs. I have a caring heart and relaxed style that also allows me to speak candidly when there is need.

If you struggle with feelings of sadness or worry and want to experience more joy and happiness, Cognitive Behavioral therapy can help. Good psychotherapy can change your life for the better. I have found that difficult issues can be healed with the right treatment and connection to a knowledgeable clinician. Please don't hesitate to contact me.

In addition to working extensively with anxiety issues, I specialize in helping clients improve their relationships with their partners/spouses. I wholeheartedly welcome both straight and LGBT clients into my practice. I often tell clients that everything makes perfect sense (ie. the problems they share and how they react), and all we need to do is find the right pieces of the puzzle to help them understand. It is from this understanding that relief and solutions arise. By truly understanding what anxiety is an isn't, we learn how to navigate it so it doesn't control our lives.

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.

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.

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.