Alina Liu
Psychologist, PsyD, MSW (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
4 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94122
Let's Connect (415) 639-5225

Are you caught in repeating patterns at work, in relationships, or within your family, and wondering why they keep showing up? You may feel exhausted from self-doubt, loneliness, or living in ways that don’t feel true to you. Many patients seek therapy for relief from anxiety, burnout, or depression, but also to understand the deeper relational dynamics shaping their lives. Together, we’ll explore these patterns, uncover new choices, and help you reconnect with a more authentic and fulfilling way of being.
I believe the heart of therapy is the trust and relationship we build. Each person brings a unique story, and I approach our work with warmth, curiosity, and respect. By creating emotional safety, I invite you to explore relational and behavioral patterns, deepen self-understanding, and move toward lasting change.
Anxiety and emotional pain are part of being human, but you don’t have to face them alone. In our work together, I offer a safe, supportive space to release what feels heavy, gain deeper understanding of yourself, and reconnect with values that bring meaning and fulfillment. Healing is possible, and I would be honored to walk that path with you.
Call or Email Alina Liu now for a free 15 minute consultation - (415) 639-5225
Let's Connect (415) 639-5225

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $280
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Health Savings Account, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, ZelleInsurance
- Lyra
- Out of Network
Alina Liu
Psychologist, PsyD, MSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 639-5225
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 33103 Alina Liu
- In Practice for 13 years
- Attended Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology , PSYD
- Degree/Diploma from University of Pennsylvania MSW / 2015
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Alina Liu
Psychologist, PsyD, MSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 639-5225
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Relationship Issues
- Work/career stress
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Chronic Pain
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Emotional Disturbance
- Grief
- Infidelity
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Peer Relationships
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Racial Identity
- Self Esteem
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Alina Liu
Psychologist, PsyD, MSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 639-5225
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
I also speak
Mandarin
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
I also speak
Mandarin
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Existential
- Feminist
- Gestalt
- Positive Psychology
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Alina Liu
Psychologist, PsyD, MSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (415) 639-5225