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Wendy Von Wiederhold
Psychologist, PhD
Not Verified Not Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94115
I provide consultation to parents with concerns regarding their child or adolescent.
Emotions can sometimes be difficult to bear-sadness, worries about yourself and others, fears, painful recurrent interactions and relationships. Working with an understanding professional to explore feelings and expectations about yourself and your relationships can be the key to clarifying troubling emotional states. These feelings can cause recurrent painful states, or push us toward repetitive or self-destructive behaviors. Exploring these feelings in a safe relationship can cause feelings about yourself and others to shift, opening to new ways of thinking and behaving. This allows for greater flexibility, enhanced creativity, a better relationship with yourself, and better connections and relationships.
I provide consultation to parents with concerns regarding their child or adolescent.
Emotions can sometimes be difficult to bear-sadness, worries about yourself and others, fears, painful recurrent interactions and relationships. Working with an understanding professional to explore feelings and expectations about yourself and your relationships can be the key to clarifying troubling emotional states. These feelings can cause recurrent painful states, or push us toward repetitive or self-destructive behaviors. Exploring these feelings in a safe relationship can cause feelings about yourself and others to shift, opening to new ways of thinking and behaving. This allows for greater flexibility, enhanced creativity, a better relationship with yourself, and better connections and relationships.
(415) 322-0318 View (415) 322-0318
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David Sol Meshel
Psychologist, PhD, EdM
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94115  (Online Only)
I am a child and adolescent psychologist who has been working with children/teens and their families struggling with a variety of mental health issues for the past 25 years.
Welcome to my private practice! I have been a licensed psychologist for over 25 years! I provide individual and family therapy to children and teens with ADHD, anxiety, depression, behavioral dysregulation and relationship issues. I often involve the parents in the therapy process. I also provide live parental coaching to parents of 2-8 year-olds using PCIT protocol (parent child interaction therapy). I also support neurodivergent children develop specific executive functioning strategies for school and home. I use humor and a child's specific strengths to reach clinical treatment goals. Please click on my website in my bio.
I am a child and adolescent psychologist who has been working with children/teens and their families struggling with a variety of mental health issues for the past 25 years.
Welcome to my private practice! I have been a licensed psychologist for over 25 years! I provide individual and family therapy to children and teens with ADHD, anxiety, depression, behavioral dysregulation and relationship issues. I often involve the parents in the therapy process. I also provide live parental coaching to parents of 2-8 year-olds using PCIT protocol (parent child interaction therapy). I also support neurodivergent children develop specific executive functioning strategies for school and home. I use humor and a child's specific strengths to reach clinical treatment goals. Please click on my website in my bio.
(415) 936-0582 View (415) 936-0582
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J. Marc Wallis, LCSW, Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94115
My approach is warm, collaborative and effective. With 30 years of clinical experience, I help adults, adolescents, couples and teams address a variety of concerns, including: emotional turmoil, unsatisyfing relationships, and ways you may unwittingly be doing things that get in your own way. The collaborative work of therapy helps people feel more alive, satisfied and engaged in work, relationships and their other pursuits.
My approach is warm, collaborative and effective. With 30 years of clinical experience, I help adults, adolescents, couples and teams address a variety of concerns, including: emotional turmoil, unsatisyfing relationships, and ways you may unwittingly be doing things that get in your own way. The collaborative work of therapy helps people feel more alive, satisfied and engaged in work, relationships and their other pursuits.
(650) 209-7826 View (650) 209-7826
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Fausto Poza
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94115
My name is Fausto Poza, I'm a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), and I work mostly with couples and individuals on a wide variety of issues, most commonly anxiety, relationship difficulties, depression, grief, and anger. I generally describe my approach as person-centered, as the therapeutic relationship is the foundation for progress and healing. Through a client-centered approach, I'll work side by side with you, helping you navigate a path forward that you feel comfortable with.
My name is Fausto Poza, I'm a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), and I work mostly with couples and individuals on a wide variety of issues, most commonly anxiety, relationship difficulties, depression, grief, and anger. I generally describe my approach as person-centered, as the therapeutic relationship is the foundation for progress and healing. Through a client-centered approach, I'll work side by side with you, helping you navigate a path forward that you feel comfortable with.
(415) 650-0423 View (415) 650-0423
Patricia Hecht
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94115  (Online Only)
As a San Francisco therapist, I work with adults, young children and adolescents. I provide marriage therapy, couples counseling and individual psychotherapy. I have over 20 years of experience, and am expert in helping my patients understand their thoughts, behaviors and emotions. I have helped people facing a diverse, wide variety of challenges in their lives. I use my expertise to provide a safe atmosphere where you can explore solutions for your problems. I use an interactive approach to help you develop improved ways of coping with issues. My goal is to help improve the quality of your life.
As a San Francisco therapist, I work with adults, young children and adolescents. I provide marriage therapy, couples counseling and individual psychotherapy. I have over 20 years of experience, and am expert in helping my patients understand their thoughts, behaviors and emotions. I have helped people facing a diverse, wide variety of challenges in their lives. I use my expertise to provide a safe atmosphere where you can explore solutions for your problems. I use an interactive approach to help you develop improved ways of coping with issues. My goal is to help improve the quality of your life.
(415) 969-5956 View (415) 969-5956
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Benjamin Russack
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94115
I tend to be quite direct in my approach and begin therapy with a combination of focused goal and solution oriented work. As the therapy proceeds, I then branch out into deeper issues concerning the unconscious, dream work, unresolved trauma and more. Additionally, I specialize and am not limited to, treating depression, anxiety and chemical dependency. Lastly, I also enjoy working with adolescents, couples and families. ** I host a podcast called "Look, Just Tell Me What To Do" which addresses issues related to mental health which is available here https://lookjusttellmewhattodo.podbean.com/ or on most podcast platforms.
I tend to be quite direct in my approach and begin therapy with a combination of focused goal and solution oriented work. As the therapy proceeds, I then branch out into deeper issues concerning the unconscious, dream work, unresolved trauma and more. Additionally, I specialize and am not limited to, treating depression, anxiety and chemical dependency. Lastly, I also enjoy working with adolescents, couples and families. ** I host a podcast called "Look, Just Tell Me What To Do" which addresses issues related to mental health which is available here https://lookjusttellmewhattodo.podbean.com/ or on most podcast platforms.
(415) 735-3508 View (415) 735-3508
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Thomas Marchevsky
Licensed Psychoanalyst, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94115
Welcome. Are you ready for the work necessary to make real, enduring change? Do you have a troubling personal issue or suffer from general dissatisfaction? My orientation is to focus on the unconscious, the elusive essence of the problem. A powerful process unfolds when change occurs at this level of the mind. This opens the space for authentic personal transformation.
Welcome. Are you ready for the work necessary to make real, enduring change? Do you have a troubling personal issue or suffer from general dissatisfaction? My orientation is to focus on the unconscious, the elusive essence of the problem. A powerful process unfolds when change occurs at this level of the mind. This opens the space for authentic personal transformation.
(628) 225-3616 View (628) 225-3616
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Sophie Lew
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94115  (Online Only)
I am a licensed clinical psychologist specialized in providing psychotherapy to teens, adults, and couples. I work with clients who are experiencing emotional, behavioral, and/or interpersonal challenges to optimize mental health and wellness. My approach is compassionate and collaborative, largely based on psychodynamic, mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral, and interpersonal modalities. My hope is to help decrease emotional suffering, enhance your relationships, and work towards meaningful change.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist specialized in providing psychotherapy to teens, adults, and couples. I work with clients who are experiencing emotional, behavioral, and/or interpersonal challenges to optimize mental health and wellness. My approach is compassionate and collaborative, largely based on psychodynamic, mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral, and interpersonal modalities. My hope is to help decrease emotional suffering, enhance your relationships, and work towards meaningful change.
(617) 807-0884 View (617) 807-0884
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Nathan Rubin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94115
Accepting new patients for Telehealth. Nathan Rubin is a licensed psychotherapist (LCSW) based in San Francisco. He sees patients virtually and in person for a range of concerns. He has experience working with adults, adolescents, and older children. ​ Choosing to start psychotherapy is one of the most consequential decisions you can make. Nathan provides a safe and confidential space to explore your behaviors, thoughts, and feelings. His approach is to help you achieve a more meaningful and fulfilling life by addressing the root causes of your struggles.
Accepting new patients for Telehealth. Nathan Rubin is a licensed psychotherapist (LCSW) based in San Francisco. He sees patients virtually and in person for a range of concerns. He has experience working with adults, adolescents, and older children. ​ Choosing to start psychotherapy is one of the most consequential decisions you can make. Nathan provides a safe and confidential space to explore your behaviors, thoughts, and feelings. His approach is to help you achieve a more meaningful and fulfilling life by addressing the root causes of your struggles.
(415) 799-1137 View (415) 799-1137
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Sarah Kwan
Psychologist, MS, NCSP, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94115
I am passionate about empowering clients to live a more spirited and enlivened existence. Recognizing that we all react out of habit in challenging situations, I offer concrete practices that build the necessary skills to intervene in these habitual reactions. These skills and insights will help you make new choices and live a more engaged and fulfilling life; you will learn effective ways to communicate personal needs, listen and respond to your own values, and connect with your innate wisdom and ability to heal.
I am passionate about empowering clients to live a more spirited and enlivened existence. Recognizing that we all react out of habit in challenging situations, I offer concrete practices that build the necessary skills to intervene in these habitual reactions. These skills and insights will help you make new choices and live a more engaged and fulfilling life; you will learn effective ways to communicate personal needs, listen and respond to your own values, and connect with your innate wisdom and ability to heal.
(415) 403-2384 View (415) 403-2384
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Garrett Howard
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94115
Navigating life's complexities can often feel overwhelming, especially when you're balancing personal aspirations with societal expectations. Psychotherapy provides a unique space where you can confront and understand these feelings, and address what is holding you back. Together we will explore the unique narrative shaping your experiences, unravel the knots of unconscious conflicts, and relieve emotional burdens. Your creativity and independent spirit are assets; let's use them to foster resilience and self-assuredness, empowering you on your journey towards self-discovery and genuine transformation, not just quick fixes.
Navigating life's complexities can often feel overwhelming, especially when you're balancing personal aspirations with societal expectations. Psychotherapy provides a unique space where you can confront and understand these feelings, and address what is holding you back. Together we will explore the unique narrative shaping your experiences, unravel the knots of unconscious conflicts, and relieve emotional burdens. Your creativity and independent spirit are assets; let's use them to foster resilience and self-assuredness, empowering you on your journey towards self-discovery and genuine transformation, not just quick fixes.
(510) 953-4675 View (510) 953-4675
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Wendy Skillern, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94115  (Online Only)
Life can feel overwhelming--but it doesn't have to. If you have experienced trauma, whether recurring or as an isolated incident, even the typical stresses of a normal day can provoke anxiety, fear, anger, or withdrawal. Luckily, therapy can provide you tools to deal with life's challenges, enabling you to minimize your stress levels and continue your personal growth. I will guide you to increased happiness and well-being by supporting you in exploring and enacting lasting, positive changes in your relationships with others, and most importantly, with yourself.
Life can feel overwhelming--but it doesn't have to. If you have experienced trauma, whether recurring or as an isolated incident, even the typical stresses of a normal day can provoke anxiety, fear, anger, or withdrawal. Luckily, therapy can provide you tools to deal with life's challenges, enabling you to minimize your stress levels and continue your personal growth. I will guide you to increased happiness and well-being by supporting you in exploring and enacting lasting, positive changes in your relationships with others, and most importantly, with yourself.
(415) 202-6934 View (415) 202-6934
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Jeremy Mintz
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94115
I imagine you've found your way here because you're feeling stuck and needing a reason to hope that things will change. Others may not see that you're feeling this way, but you know you're in need of relief. If this sounds like what you're going through, I may be a good fit to help you.
I imagine you've found your way here because you're feeling stuck and needing a reason to hope that things will change. Others may not see that you're feeling this way, but you know you're in need of relief. If this sounds like what you're going through, I may be a good fit to help you.
(415) 964-2474 View (415) 964-2474
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Ivy Mayer Lavie
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, SEP
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94115
Perhaps you're down or anxious - maybe you're unsure about how to move forward, or just feel that you aren't living the life you were meant to lead. Therapy is a process of growth and self-discovery, and in my sessions I promote transformation by engaging your deeper self, along with the most current therapeutic approaches. This often includes support for issues like anxiety, relationship and communication problems, and dysregulation and trauma. I also work with the changing roles and shifts in identity that occur throughout the life cycle.
Perhaps you're down or anxious - maybe you're unsure about how to move forward, or just feel that you aren't living the life you were meant to lead. Therapy is a process of growth and self-discovery, and in my sessions I promote transformation by engaging your deeper self, along with the most current therapeutic approaches. This often includes support for issues like anxiety, relationship and communication problems, and dysregulation and trauma. I also work with the changing roles and shifts in identity that occur throughout the life cycle.
(415) 650-0651 View (415) 650-0651
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At Home Ketamine Assisted Therapy (Instant Insurance Verification)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MD, PhD
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94115
Feya Health is a woman-owned, Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy group practice, featured on MTV. Our Integrative approach helps clients address their self-destructive patterns by getting to the core and root of their issues. The result is a drastic reduction in the initial presenting symptoms over a short period of time. We offer a comprehensive, integrative & customizable approach to the Ketamine & Oxytocin Therapy Process and specialize in EMDR, PTSD, CPTSD, human optimization and Pharmaceutical Medication withdrawal.
Feya Health is a woman-owned, Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy group practice, featured on MTV. Our Integrative approach helps clients address their self-destructive patterns by getting to the core and root of their issues. The result is a drastic reduction in the initial presenting symptoms over a short period of time. We offer a comprehensive, integrative & customizable approach to the Ketamine & Oxytocin Therapy Process and specialize in EMDR, PTSD, CPTSD, human optimization and Pharmaceutical Medication withdrawal.
(929) 442-0715 View (929) 442-0715
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Sydney McCall Patel
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94115
I trust things can get better. I support clients to discover this for themselves. I work with sensitivity and directness to support people to enter into their lives more fully and explore what they need to thrive. Often once this happens symptoms go away and the client gets better. I offer a safe and warm space where clients' deepest concerns are met with authentic attention and care. I support clients to encounter their lives with curiosity, honesty and self-compassion. I work with adults and teens who are facing a variety of life challenges including: postpartum depression, anxiety/panic, grief and trauma.
I trust things can get better. I support clients to discover this for themselves. I work with sensitivity and directness to support people to enter into their lives more fully and explore what they need to thrive. Often once this happens symptoms go away and the client gets better. I offer a safe and warm space where clients' deepest concerns are met with authentic attention and care. I support clients to encounter their lives with curiosity, honesty and self-compassion. I work with adults and teens who are facing a variety of life challenges including: postpartum depression, anxiety/panic, grief and trauma.
(415) 237-0092 View (415) 237-0092
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Haley Hewitt
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, E-RYT
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94115
Waitlist for new clients
My name is Haley Hewitt and I specialize in individual, couples, and family therapy. I believe that because we are complex and unique individuals, an approach that integrates both mind and body is essential for the healing, growth, and resiliency that is the goal of therapeutic counseling. Treatment specializations include: depression and anxiety, couples counseling, children and adolescents, psychedelic-assisted therapies, stress and/or pain management, life transitions, self-esteem, mental illness/mental health issues, gender and/or sexual identity, and LGBTQIA. I am trained in EMDR, Brainspotting, IFS, DBT/CBT & Somatics.
My name is Haley Hewitt and I specialize in individual, couples, and family therapy. I believe that because we are complex and unique individuals, an approach that integrates both mind and body is essential for the healing, growth, and resiliency that is the goal of therapeutic counseling. Treatment specializations include: depression and anxiety, couples counseling, children and adolescents, psychedelic-assisted therapies, stress and/or pain management, life transitions, self-esteem, mental illness/mental health issues, gender and/or sexual identity, and LGBTQIA. I am trained in EMDR, Brainspotting, IFS, DBT/CBT & Somatics.
(925) 275-5742 View (925) 275-5742
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Christine Valdez
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94115
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in empirically supported treatments for trauma-related issues, including post-traumatic stress, depression, and anxiety. I specialize in individual and group therapy for adults who have experienced interpersonal trauma.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in empirically supported treatments for trauma-related issues, including post-traumatic stress, depression, and anxiety. I specialize in individual and group therapy for adults who have experienced interpersonal trauma.
(510) 851-8934 View (510) 851-8934
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Estepha Francisque
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94115
I do free consultations with clients and instant online scheduling because getting help shouldn't wait for a call back. I am here for you, to walk along side you or your family through the toughest moments. We will laugh together, cry together, and heal together. Most importantly, we will grow together.
I do free consultations with clients and instant online scheduling because getting help shouldn't wait for a call back. I am here for you, to walk along side you or your family through the toughest moments. We will laugh together, cry together, and heal together. Most importantly, we will grow together.
(415) 326-7312 View (415) 326-7312
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Barbara Gabriel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94115
I am dedicated to helping people identify and work through symptoms, problems, and obstacles to true health and vitality in personal and professional relationships. I have over thirty years experience working as a therapist, teacher, consultant, coach. I am Certified as an EFT Therapist for couple's and individuals (ICEEFT.com). I am also a Certified EFT Supervisor. Currently I am helping several therapists become certified in EFT for Couples via Zoom or in person. I am Certified in Coherence Therapy (CoherenceTherapy.com). I am Certified and a trainer in Emotional Brain Training. (EBTconnect.net) www.LoveandMarriageWorks.com
I am dedicated to helping people identify and work through symptoms, problems, and obstacles to true health and vitality in personal and professional relationships. I have over thirty years experience working as a therapist, teacher, consultant, coach. I am Certified as an EFT Therapist for couple's and individuals (ICEEFT.com). I am also a Certified EFT Supervisor. Currently I am helping several therapists become certified in EFT for Couples via Zoom or in person. I am Certified in Coherence Therapy (CoherenceTherapy.com). I am Certified and a trainer in Emotional Brain Training. (EBTconnect.net) www.LoveandMarriageWorks.com
(707) 418-8978 View (707) 418-8978
Teen Therapists

What does therapy for teenagers look like?

When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.

How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?

There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.

How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?

It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.

How do you prepare teens for therapy?

You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.