Therapists in 94941
Are you here because you feel called? Perhaps you’re looking to explore unlived potential, let go of patterns that no longer work, or process something that’s been on your mind for as long as you can remember. At the same time, you may feel stuck, anxious, ambivalent, or even resistant. Answering the call to live an examined life is a courageous act. Further, neuroscience has proven we all have the capacity for change, regardless of age. I’m here to act as a guide and accompany you on your journey; to listen deeply, to hold space for you, and to ask meaningful questions that empower you to awaken and embody your own inner healer.
Are you here because you feel called? Perhaps you’re looking to explore unlived potential, let go of patterns that no longer work, or process something that’s been on your mind for as long as you can remember. At the same time, you may feel stuck, anxious, ambivalent, or even resistant. Answering the call to live an examined life is a courageous act. Further, neuroscience has proven we all have the capacity for change, regardless of age. I’m here to act as a guide and accompany you on your journey; to listen deeply, to hold space for you, and to ask meaningful questions that empower you to awaken and embody your own inner healer.
There are times when we need an open-minded, non-judgmental external support person who offers strength-based, empathetic, and solution-focused interventions. I provide support to survivors of traumatic experiences, individuals who have experienced a loss or separation from a loved one, as well as those suffering from depression and anxiety.
There are times when we need an open-minded, non-judgmental external support person who offers strength-based, empathetic, and solution-focused interventions. I provide support to survivors of traumatic experiences, individuals who have experienced a loss or separation from a loved one, as well as those suffering from depression and anxiety.
I work with adults exploring sexuality, intimacy, identity, and relationships. Many of my clients are navigating low desire, shame around sex, internalized homophobia, difficulty communicating needs, or feeling disconnected from themselves or their partner(s). I especially enjoy working with LGBTQ+ clients, therapists/healers, and people questioning what they were taught about sex, gender, and desire.
I work with adults exploring sexuality, intimacy, identity, and relationships. Many of my clients are navigating low desire, shame around sex, internalized homophobia, difficulty communicating needs, or feeling disconnected from themselves or their partner(s). I especially enjoy working with LGBTQ+ clients, therapists/healers, and people questioning what they were taught about sex, gender, and desire.
I generally work with high functioning people at important junctures in life where the suffering is great. Asking for help is often a powerful step of surrendering the ego's attempts to resist change. Symptoms are often a sign that something is trying to wake up inside of you. When you turn your attention inward and get intimate with your inner life you can generate the energy to heal, to grow and to change. I specialize in somatic table work for treating developmental trauma. This work focuses on repairing developmental wounds, strengthening somatic resilience and increasing capacity for regulation in the nervous system.
I generally work with high functioning people at important junctures in life where the suffering is great. Asking for help is often a powerful step of surrendering the ego's attempts to resist change. Symptoms are often a sign that something is trying to wake up inside of you. When you turn your attention inward and get intimate with your inner life you can generate the energy to heal, to grow and to change. I specialize in somatic table work for treating developmental trauma. This work focuses on repairing developmental wounds, strengthening somatic resilience and increasing capacity for regulation in the nervous system.
Individuals across the lifespan—LGBTQ+ kids, teens, and adults—often seek support when anxiety, identity questions, family dynamics, school stress, or relationship challenges feel overwhelming. Adults may want to better understand long-standing emotional patterns and build more secure, fulfilling connections. Parents often look for affirming care that helps their child feel safe, understood, and confident. Therapy provides space to build resilience, strengthen self-acceptance, and develop healthier ways of coping and relating in daily life.
Individuals across the lifespan—LGBTQ+ kids, teens, and adults—often seek support when anxiety, identity questions, family dynamics, school stress, or relationship challenges feel overwhelming. Adults may want to better understand long-standing emotional patterns and build more secure, fulfilling connections. Parents often look for affirming care that helps their child feel safe, understood, and confident. Therapy provides space to build resilience, strengthen self-acceptance, and develop healthier ways of coping and relating in daily life.
I believe therapy should be a safe, empowering space where you're met with empathy, honesty, and respect. I bring a grounded, compassionate presence to support children, adults, and families. As a bilingual and bicultural therapist, I value the role of culture, identity, and community in healing. I offer a collaborative approach—holding space for your story while encouraging growth. You don’t need all the answers—just a willingness to begin. I’ll meet you there.
I believe therapy should be a safe, empowering space where you're met with empathy, honesty, and respect. I bring a grounded, compassionate presence to support children, adults, and families. As a bilingual and bicultural therapist, I value the role of culture, identity, and community in healing. I offer a collaborative approach—holding space for your story while encouraging growth. You don’t need all the answers—just a willingness to begin. I’ll meet you there.
My work is informed by years of practice and research in evidence-based methods and interventions aimed at helping people change. I create strong collaborative relationships with a goal of helping to improve personal and interpersonal effectiveness, and to bringing about one's best, most authentic self. By working on problematic relationship patterns, changing patterns of thought and behavior, and by learning to become more flexible and integrated, my aim is to increase my patients' overall effectiveness and help them lead happier, more fulfilling lives. I expect changes made in therapy will lead to systemic improvements in my patients' lives.
My work is informed by years of practice and research in evidence-based methods and interventions aimed at helping people change. I create strong collaborative relationships with a goal of helping to improve personal and interpersonal effectiveness, and to bringing about one's best, most authentic self. By working on problematic relationship patterns, changing patterns of thought and behavior, and by learning to become more flexible and integrated, my aim is to increase my patients' overall effectiveness and help them lead happier, more fulfilling lives. I expect changes made in therapy will lead to systemic improvements in my patients' lives.
When the difficult experiences from your past are still impacting you, it is hard to know what to do. You don’t feel like yourself anymore, and the people in your life are starting to notice. It’s coming out at work, in your relationships, in your mood. You might be thinking “I just want to move on with my life. Why can’t I just get over it already?” But no matter how many times you try to move on, you still feel stuck.
You are not alone. I help survivors of childhood and relationship trauma look at how their experiences have shaped them, and explore how to take back their lives from the memories that have burdened them for so long.
When the difficult experiences from your past are still impacting you, it is hard to know what to do. You don’t feel like yourself anymore, and the people in your life are starting to notice. It’s coming out at work, in your relationships, in your mood. You might be thinking “I just want to move on with my life. Why can’t I just get over it already?” But no matter how many times you try to move on, you still feel stuck.
You are not alone. I help survivors of childhood and relationship trauma look at how their experiences have shaped them, and explore how to take back their lives from the memories that have burdened them for so long.
I see children, adolescents, and adults in individual psychotherapy and psychoanalysis who are struggling with a variety of issues, including depression, anxiety, relationship problems, life cycle challenges, and trauma. At times the way people cope with and manage their past or present difficulties create additional barriers to feeling good, and fulfilling their hopes and goals. As a conscientious, professional, and compassionate clinician, I strive to provide a therapeutic relationship in which together we can think about, understand and help you work through those feelings and thoughts that are troubling, confusing and worrisome.
I see children, adolescents, and adults in individual psychotherapy and psychoanalysis who are struggling with a variety of issues, including depression, anxiety, relationship problems, life cycle challenges, and trauma. At times the way people cope with and manage their past or present difficulties create additional barriers to feeling good, and fulfilling their hopes and goals. As a conscientious, professional, and compassionate clinician, I strive to provide a therapeutic relationship in which together we can think about, understand and help you work through those feelings and thoughts that are troubling, confusing and worrisome.
Dr. Alicia Smart is the founder and clinical director of Guidepost DBT, a center dedicated to providing comprehensive and informed Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) with an emphasis on in-person care. Dr. Smart has experience working with diverse populations, from children and adolescents to families and adults. Additionally, she is an experienced supervisor for associates at the beginning of their careers.
Dr. Smart is also the Co-Founder and Chief Training Officer at TheraHive, a mental health education company that offers online DBT skills groups to a global audience.
Dr. Alicia Smart is the founder and clinical director of Guidepost DBT, a center dedicated to providing comprehensive and informed Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) with an emphasis on in-person care. Dr. Smart has experience working with diverse populations, from children and adolescents to families and adults. Additionally, she is an experienced supervisor for associates at the beginning of their careers.
Dr. Smart is also the Co-Founder and Chief Training Officer at TheraHive, a mental health education company that offers online DBT skills groups to a global audience.
I can help you feel good again in your life. You may have tried therapy before or talking with friends and family. But the real, tangible changes that you want haven't happened. I can help you create meaningful, lasting change by guiding you in experiential therapy that reformulates you in body, mind, soul and spirit. Licensed in CA and WA, I specialize in working with: Pre-teens, teens and young adults, couples and families- including acting out behaviors, conflicts with teens, discipline, substance abuse, etc.; Men's issues- including relationships, connecting with or managing emotions, career issues and life transitions.
I can help you feel good again in your life. You may have tried therapy before or talking with friends and family. But the real, tangible changes that you want haven't happened. I can help you create meaningful, lasting change by guiding you in experiential therapy that reformulates you in body, mind, soul and spirit. Licensed in CA and WA, I specialize in working with: Pre-teens, teens and young adults, couples and families- including acting out behaviors, conflicts with teens, discipline, substance abuse, etc.; Men's issues- including relationships, connecting with or managing emotions, career issues and life transitions.
My treatment approach is best described as strength-based. I believe that we come to even our most challenging moments, with the best of intentions. When a client chooses me as their therapist, they provide themselves with a dedicated, judgment-free professional who believes in their ability to guide their own journey. If you are at your most vulnerable or in the darkest of places, there is always hope. Both short-term and long-term therapy is available.
My treatment approach is best described as strength-based. I believe that we come to even our most challenging moments, with the best of intentions. When a client chooses me as their therapist, they provide themselves with a dedicated, judgment-free professional who believes in their ability to guide their own journey. If you are at your most vulnerable or in the darkest of places, there is always hope. Both short-term and long-term therapy is available.
As a therapist and the Director of The Addictions Institute San Francisco, I am deeply committed to supporting anyone who has been affected by alcohol or drugs. If you have struggled or are still struggling, we can help. If you are worried about someone who struggles, we can help. If you are unsure of what you may need, we can support you. We strive to develop meaningful relationships that allow for understanding, grieving, healing and growth. Our style is compassionate, practical, engaged and genuine. Those who find help may be teens, adult children, spouses, partners, parents, grandparents, couples, families and individuals.
As a therapist and the Director of The Addictions Institute San Francisco, I am deeply committed to supporting anyone who has been affected by alcohol or drugs. If you have struggled or are still struggling, we can help. If you are worried about someone who struggles, we can help. If you are unsure of what you may need, we can support you. We strive to develop meaningful relationships that allow for understanding, grieving, healing and growth. Our style is compassionate, practical, engaged and genuine. Those who find help may be teens, adult children, spouses, partners, parents, grandparents, couples, families and individuals.
My approach is to provide empathic, warm, and collaborative care. My goal is to meet you where you are. I want to understand your struggles as best I can, so we can start to navigate the path forward. I will listen openly and without judgment. I will provide a safe space for holding wherever you may be at this time. For some I may mostly be listening, for others I may offer creative problem solving approaches. We will work together to create a balance that is right for you. This is your journey. I am here to help.
My approach is to provide empathic, warm, and collaborative care. My goal is to meet you where you are. I want to understand your struggles as best I can, so we can start to navigate the path forward. I will listen openly and without judgment. I will provide a safe space for holding wherever you may be at this time. For some I may mostly be listening, for others I may offer creative problem solving approaches. We will work together to create a balance that is right for you. This is your journey. I am here to help.
I help individuals, teens and couples work through transitions and difficult stages in their lives and relationships. I have over 15 years of experience in helping individuals, couples and families learn problem solving techniques, coping skills, improved communication and stress management. My approach is warm, interactive and solution-focused. I believe that everyone has strengths, but during stressful times they may need help accessing those strengths. It can be helpful during those times to have an objective professional that provides support, perspective and guidance to make positive changes.
I help individuals, teens and couples work through transitions and difficult stages in their lives and relationships. I have over 15 years of experience in helping individuals, couples and families learn problem solving techniques, coping skills, improved communication and stress management. My approach is warm, interactive and solution-focused. I believe that everyone has strengths, but during stressful times they may need help accessing those strengths. It can be helpful during those times to have an objective professional that provides support, perspective and guidance to make positive changes.
When anxiety takes up a lot of space, it can feel hard to know where to begin. We can start with a 20-minute call so you can get a feel for my approach, with no pressure to continue. I work collaboratively to help you build awareness, create space for difficult thoughts and feelings, and take meaningful steps toward what matters to you.
When anxiety takes up a lot of space, it can feel hard to know where to begin. We can start with a 20-minute call so you can get a feel for my approach, with no pressure to continue. I work collaboratively to help you build awareness, create space for difficult thoughts and feelings, and take meaningful steps toward what matters to you.
Welcome! Searching for a therapist can feel overwhelming, and I'm happy you are taking the first steps. Whether you are healing trauma, navigating strong emotions and difficult relationships, or learning how to better manage stress and anxiety, I am passionate about helping others create meaningful, lasting, positive change in their lives.
Welcome! Searching for a therapist can feel overwhelming, and I'm happy you are taking the first steps. Whether you are healing trauma, navigating strong emotions and difficult relationships, or learning how to better manage stress and anxiety, I am passionate about helping others create meaningful, lasting, positive change in their lives.
Are you your own worst critic? Do you often beat yourself up when faced with disappointment or struggle? Do you spend more of your time worrying about the future or past than enjoying your life or engaging in the present moment? Are these challenges affecting your relationships or career and leaving you feeling anxious or depressed? Allow me to assist you in developing helpful strategies to enhance your wellbeing. Through a collaborative, empathic, and strengths-oriented approach, I can help you develop the skills and insight necessary to achieve your goals and more fully engage in your life.
Are you your own worst critic? Do you often beat yourself up when faced with disappointment or struggle? Do you spend more of your time worrying about the future or past than enjoying your life or engaging in the present moment? Are these challenges affecting your relationships or career and leaving you feeling anxious or depressed? Allow me to assist you in developing helpful strategies to enhance your wellbeing. Through a collaborative, empathic, and strengths-oriented approach, I can help you develop the skills and insight necessary to achieve your goals and more fully engage in your life.
It’s no secret. Many boys hate the idea of therapy or even just talking about their feelings. I’ve been working almost exclusively with boys (ages 5-18) and their families for over 15 years. If your son and family feel overwhelmed or distant from each other, I take a fresh look at your family’s unique strengths and build on these to work through conflict, reconnect, and re-establish joy as a daily practice. My work is driven by the latest research in neurobiology.
It’s no secret. Many boys hate the idea of therapy or even just talking about their feelings. I’ve been working almost exclusively with boys (ages 5-18) and their families for over 15 years. If your son and family feel overwhelmed or distant from each other, I take a fresh look at your family’s unique strengths and build on these to work through conflict, reconnect, and re-establish joy as a daily practice. My work is driven by the latest research in neurobiology.
I see adult individuals who would like to: feel empowered, self-compassionate and self-expressive, to know their heart's desires, and to overcome self-defeating thoughts, behaviors and anxiety. I see straight and queer couples who want to: learn new ways of relating to co-create secure and fulfilling attachment, to learn how to make effective repairs with each other, and to learn how to manage oneself and one's partner in the best way.
I see adult individuals who would like to: feel empowered, self-compassionate and self-expressive, to know their heart's desires, and to overcome self-defeating thoughts, behaviors and anxiety. I see straight and queer couples who want to: learn new ways of relating to co-create secure and fulfilling attachment, to learn how to make effective repairs with each other, and to learn how to manage oneself and one's partner in the best way.
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Number of Therapists in 94941
500+
Average cost per session
$215
Therapists in 94941 who prioritize treating:
| 93% | Anxiety |
| 93% | Social Anxiety |
| 93% | Health Anxiety |
| 93% | Driving Anxiety |
| 86% | Depression |
| 85% | Relationship Issues |
| 80% | Relationship Anxiety |
Average years in practice
15 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 65% | Aetna |
| 45% | Anthem |
| 42% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in 94941 see their clients
| 65% | In Person and Online | |
| 35% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 81% | Female | |
| 18% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |