"Many people turn to therapy when they don't know where else to turn. You might be feeling pain or feelings that are confusing or overwhelming to you; you may be acting (or thinking) in ways that you would rather not act (or think). I see therapy as a unique opportunity to engage in a collaborative relationship--focusing on your needs--that helps you go where you want to go in your life, or heal what needs to be healed. Together, we will work to create the safe environment that you need to do your work."

"I am an experienced therapist who has been working with teens, individuals, couples and families for over 30 years. I see therapy as a partnership: you enter this process with your particular issues and uniqueness and together, through building trust, being curious, and using specialized techniques, you progress. My approach is based on my client's personal history and their needs and, in general, I am quite interactive. I provide short-term as well as long-term treatment."

"If you are feeling unhappy or stuck, struggling with relationships, work, and not getting what you want in life, our therapy sessions can help you move forward. I will help you listen to yourself better, understand what's getting in your way, and feel more confident in being yourself. For couples, I help you to slow down, to learn to listen to each other, to identify your own needs, and to communicate them to your partner. I help couples build empathy for each other, which can turn conflict into an opportunity for closeness and deeper understanding."

"Welcome to my practice. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with a doctoral degree from California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University in SF. I have experience helping clients address a range of concerns including, adjusting to life transitions, questioning and exploring identity , relationship issues, aging, grief/loss, work-life balance, and more. My approach is client centered and collaborative. I incorporate therapeutic strategies from insight-oriented psychotherapies, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness, and self-compassion. I enjoy working with a diversity of client and have training and experience provided culturally competent and affirming therapy to LGBTQ+ and Latinx clients."

"Are you struggling with CAREER TRANSITION or JOB DISSATISFACTION? If you're feeling stuck, confused or overwhelmed about what you want to do next I can help. Together, we'll look at where you are now & where you want to be. I'll help you get clear about what direction to go and map out a PLAN to get you there. I'll help you get rid of the NEGATIVE THINKING, self-sabotage, and fear that keeps you stuck. You'll get CLARITY and FOCUS and develop the tools and strategies to achieve your goals."

"We come to therapy to understand and solve our most complex personal challenges. When suffering goes deep enough, therapy is an intuitive response to problems that are emotionally complex and cannot be solved by our ordinary methods. Therapy alleviates our isolation by giving us the specialized and dedicated attention of a therapist. Therapy restores or kindles confidence in our ability to make it through difficult times. Lastly, it gives us some emotional distance, some sense of freedom, from the at times consuming turmoil of our personal lives by stimulating a deeper or broader understanding."

"My ideal client is someone who wants solutions to current life issues, but also to explore and let go of limiting beliefs and patterns. Many of them deal with depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, relationship issues, and blocked creativity. Uncovering and releasing unresolved emotions opens up space for lasting change. My Mind/Body approach integrates relational talk therapy, somatics, and expressive arts. Through these processes of self-discovery and healing, clients may feel more empowered and connected with their innate vitality and creativity."

"In my practice, I offer support and guidance with responsiveness, empathy, creativity, and psychological insight to children/teens, adults, families, and couples as you face life's difficulties and transitions. As your therapist, my job is to help you tap into the limitless storehouse of resilience inside of you and your innate ability to heal, move towards health and wholeness, and not just survive, but thrive in this world. Together, we can transform the poison in your life into the medicine of wisdom and compassion."

"Are you tired of feeling stuck? Sick of encountering the same problems/ issues/ struggles over and over again. You are not alone. Change is very hard; we naturally fear it. I can help. In my work, I am actively engaged, interested, curious, thoughtful and direct. I will work with you to get beneath the surface, sort through the layers and come to a place of deeper understanding and greater ability to make conscious choices. In both my professional and personal experience, I have come to believe in the transformative power of therapy."

"My practice is mainly focused on providing services to adult patients with moderate to severe psychopathology, primarily Depressive disorders, Bipolar spectrum disorders, Anxiety disorders, OCD, PTSD and Personality disorders. In addition, I treat people with complex medical problems, managing autoimmune disorders, cancer, diabetes and high risk pregnancies co morbid with mood disorders."

"I facilitate client's healing and growth by creating a real partnership and a safe environment as well as by being authentic, supportive, compassionate and empathic within a nonjudgmental atmosphere. I feel honored to do this work and privileged to help individuals on their journey."

""The more aspects of myself I am given the freedom to know and live without reacting to as right or wrong, good or bad, the more I can witness all the elements of who I am and the healthier I am" ---Diane Shainberg. As a psychotherapist, I practice with the belief that therapy can be a rich and vital exploration into understanding the deepest parts of ourselves.The parts we cherish as well as the parts we want to change."

"As a clinical psychologist I specialize in treating anxiety and depression in the context of trauma, work stress, relationship problems and family conflict. I help people deal with issues including grief and loss, substance abuse, domestic violence, and childhood trauma. My approach is to seek immediate reduction in symptoms while carefully addressing long-term, underlying problems."

"We all need special attention at times in our lives. Working on emotional problems by yourself can be hard, even when you have support in your life. If you are feeling lost, overwhelmed or are searching for self-understanding, therapy is an excellent choice. Just as finding the deeper meaning in suffering may be important, sometimes simply solving day to day practical issues is as well. Either way, the value of inner work far exceeds what we can imagine."

"I provide compassionate, calm, warm, collaborative, direct psychotherapy influenced by a variety of psychological modalities. I believe much be is accomplished through the trusted relationship between the therapist and a person in a safe, comfortable environment. Much is also accomplished by an in-depth look at serious life experiences as a means for growth. I provider both brief and long term psychotherapy."

"I feel most passionate about working with adults who feel isolated, or that they cannot connect with others around them in a way that feels fulfilling and genuine, both socially and romantically. Gaining self-confidence, self-acceptance, and freedom from judgement can feel impossible. I am committed to helping clients reach goals that feel appropriate for them, free from judgement. The pressure to perform and be successful is particularly daunting in this city, and I am here to support you as you begin to question patterns or behaviors that no longer serve you. I can assist on your path to self-discovery."

"Hello and welcome! I started SF Creative Therapy to help individuals overcome relationship, grief and trauma issues with a creative approach. This allows negative or problem situations to transform into positive solutions. I am a certified grief specialist and also work with pet loss, cancer survival and healing from painful break-ups. I enter each therapy session with sincerity and compassion and will work with you to develop a plan for reaching your goals. If you are experiencing pain from a relationship or situation, I encourage you to call or e-mail to set up a consultation appointment to talk further."

"It takes courage to admit that you can no longer face life's challenges alone. It is also the most important step towards change. My style is warm, interactive and intuitive. I integrate various therapeutic methodologies, which enables me to creatively meet your distinctive, personal needs. In addition to talk therapy I offer Expressive Arts and Guided Imagery to help us connect with and process negative, painful, and fearful emotions."

"I believe each of us can lead lives of authenticity, balance, and purpose through mindfulness and self-reflection. I aim to create a warm, peaceful space for healing and awakening, a place where you can slow down your breath, calm the chattering of your mind, and get in touch with a deeper, more divine part of yourself. Life can be scary at times. We all need someone we can count on: to listen, to try to understand, and to hold our hand as we travel rocky terrain. I will take that voyage with you when you are ready."

"I have helped individual adults, couples and families for nearly 30 years in my private psychotherapy practice. I offer an in-depth, insightful, potent and integrative approach which blends Relational, Psychodynamic, Psychoanalytic, Jungian and Mindfulness orientations."