Anxiety Therapists in Castro, San Francisco, CA
Janelle De Veyra
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Castro, San Francisco, CA 94114
Do you struggle with depression, anxiety, and trauma? Do you experience difficulties managing family and relationship issues? I believe that healing happens when we pay attention to all the parts that make us whole—our mind, body, and soul. The subconscious mind controls most of our reality and choices, so building awareness and active presence can improve the quality of daily living and assist in not only surviving but thriving through life. As an intuitive & holistic therapist, I will assist you in strengthening your inner psyche and developing new tools to manage negative feelings and thoughts.
Do you struggle with depression, anxiety, and trauma? Do you experience difficulties managing family and relationship issues? I believe that healing happens when we pay attention to all the parts that make us whole—our mind, body, and soul. The subconscious mind controls most of our reality and choices, so building awareness and active presence can improve the quality of daily living and assist in not only surviving but thriving through life. As an intuitive & holistic therapist, I will assist you in strengthening your inner psyche and developing new tools to manage negative feelings and thoughts.
Michael Halyard
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Castro, San Francisco, CA 94114
Whether you’re stuck in your life, or having trouble coping with problem relationships, addictions, anxiety, or depression, now is the perfect time to start therapy. Therapy can help you to improve your quality of life and learn to reconnect with yourself and the world. For more than 12 years I have been helping clients transcend their problems, gain insight, develop new coping strategies, and change unhealthy behavior patterns through empathy, warmth, and understanding. My many years of experience mean I can quickly help you zero in on the underlying causes of your unhappiness, while supporting you throughout the process.
Whether you’re stuck in your life, or having trouble coping with problem relationships, addictions, anxiety, or depression, now is the perfect time to start therapy. Therapy can help you to improve your quality of life and learn to reconnect with yourself and the world. For more than 12 years I have been helping clients transcend their problems, gain insight, develop new coping strategies, and change unhealthy behavior patterns through empathy, warmth, and understanding. My many years of experience mean I can quickly help you zero in on the underlying causes of your unhappiness, while supporting you throughout the process.
Tamara Alton
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Castro, San Francisco, CA 94114
Life can seem to throw us curve balls at times. Whether with work, parenting, or relationships, we can become off-balance. Therapy can help you find that balance. We all strive for peace and calm in our lives. However, life is constantly changing, and it can sometimes be overwhelming. I am here to help you navigate through these challenges in your life. With over 15 years of experience, I enjoy working with people of color struggling with anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, and life transitions.
Life can seem to throw us curve balls at times. Whether with work, parenting, or relationships, we can become off-balance. Therapy can help you find that balance. We all strive for peace and calm in our lives. However, life is constantly changing, and it can sometimes be overwhelming. I am here to help you navigate through these challenges in your life. With over 15 years of experience, I enjoy working with people of color struggling with anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, and life transitions.
Erik Karff
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Castro, San Francisco, CA 94114
There are many factors that can lead a person to therapy. Perhaps you’re experiencing a persistent feeling of fear, loneliness, or anxiety, but can’t quite put your finger on where it’s coming from. You may have experienced a recent change or loss of a loved one, relationship, or job that is profoundly impacting you. Or, it could be that the voice of your inner critic is so loud that they/she/he is all you hear.
There are many factors that can lead a person to therapy. Perhaps you’re experiencing a persistent feeling of fear, loneliness, or anxiety, but can’t quite put your finger on where it’s coming from. You may have experienced a recent change or loss of a loved one, relationship, or job that is profoundly impacting you. Or, it could be that the voice of your inner critic is so loud that they/she/he is all you hear.
Tamara Lipton
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Castro, San Francisco, CA 94114 (Online Only)
Are you interested in having a consistent place to explore and better understand yourself and your relationships? Are there issues that date back to early life that seem to surface in your current relationships or in how you see yourself? Do you find it difficult to feel comfortable in social situations, or avoid them because they leave you feeling anxious? Or perhaps you are a couple with many strengths, yet find differences in history, approaches to life, coping or communication styles that result in recurring disconnections or communication roadblocks. I would like to help.
Are you interested in having a consistent place to explore and better understand yourself and your relationships? Are there issues that date back to early life that seem to surface in your current relationships or in how you see yourself? Do you find it difficult to feel comfortable in social situations, or avoid them because they leave you feeling anxious? Or perhaps you are a couple with many strengths, yet find differences in history, approaches to life, coping or communication styles that result in recurring disconnections or communication roadblocks. I would like to help.
Liana Huang
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR
Verified Verified
Castro, San Francisco, CA 94114
When we are exposed to trauma at an early age, it can seriously impact how we feel about ourselves and our relationships with others. Trauma can also profoundly affect whether we feel this is a safe world and can contribute to depression, anxiety, and relational/familial issues. My practice is from a strengths-based, trauma-informed perspective with a non-judgmental framework. I aim to understand clients’ internal responses and to provide more options for emotional regulation and problem-solving.
When we are exposed to trauma at an early age, it can seriously impact how we feel about ourselves and our relationships with others. Trauma can also profoundly affect whether we feel this is a safe world and can contribute to depression, anxiety, and relational/familial issues. My practice is from a strengths-based, trauma-informed perspective with a non-judgmental framework. I aim to understand clients’ internal responses and to provide more options for emotional regulation and problem-solving.
Leila Kakunda
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Castro, San Francisco, CA 94114 (Online Only)
Hi there and welcome! I am Leila, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist located in San Francisco. Over the last several years, I have supported my clients with anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, relationship issues, trauma and life's transitions. My style of therapy is relational, strength based and integrative. Through the therapeutic relationship and collaborating on practices like self-compassion, body-mind integration, and boundary-setting, I support my clients on their paths to finding relief from their symptoms and building a sense of empowerment.
Hi there and welcome! I am Leila, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist located in San Francisco. Over the last several years, I have supported my clients with anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, relationship issues, trauma and life's transitions. My style of therapy is relational, strength based and integrative. Through the therapeutic relationship and collaborating on practices like self-compassion, body-mind integration, and boundary-setting, I support my clients on their paths to finding relief from their symptoms and building a sense of empowerment.
Laurel Salmon
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Castro, San Francisco, CA 94114
Experiencing anxiety, depression, and trauma can be hard to navigate on one’s own. Through the use of integrative modalities, my goal is to help you find your way so that you can manage symptoms, feel your best, discover who you truly are, and move forward in the direction of your dreams whereby your past no longer holds you back. Using warmth and compassion, I also aim to provide trauma-informed care to discuss your struggles without judgment and safely process unresolved trauma and feelings.
Experiencing anxiety, depression, and trauma can be hard to navigate on one’s own. Through the use of integrative modalities, my goal is to help you find your way so that you can manage symptoms, feel your best, discover who you truly are, and move forward in the direction of your dreams whereby your past no longer holds you back. Using warmth and compassion, I also aim to provide trauma-informed care to discuss your struggles without judgment and safely process unresolved trauma and feelings.
Christi Gallon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Castro, San Francisco, CA 94114
Are you hindered by anxiety, depression, or trauma, preventing you from expressing your authentic self? Do you find yourself trapped in navigating challenging family and relationship situations? Every minor issue now feels incredibly overwhelming, reopening past wounds and creating new ones. Despite attempting to bury the pain, it persists, leaving you feeling isolated and tormented. The constant exhaustion, stress, and anger make you question your resilience. Unsure of where to seek assistance, you don't have to endure this painful journey by yourself. I aim to assist you in achieving a more integrated and balanced sense of self.
Are you hindered by anxiety, depression, or trauma, preventing you from expressing your authentic self? Do you find yourself trapped in navigating challenging family and relationship situations? Every minor issue now feels incredibly overwhelming, reopening past wounds and creating new ones. Despite attempting to bury the pain, it persists, leaving you feeling isolated and tormented. The constant exhaustion, stress, and anger make you question your resilience. Unsure of where to seek assistance, you don't have to endure this painful journey by yourself. I aim to assist you in achieving a more integrated and balanced sense of self.
Carina Hartley
LPC Intern, MA
Verified Verified
Castro, San Francisco, CA 94131 (Online Only)
I have a special place in my heart for supporting people through bisexual identity development, religious trauma, low self-esteem, anxiety, and those who are adult children of alcoholics.
I love working with spiritual, creative, artistic weirdos who live and love outside the box. If you're feeling lost, disconnected, and struggling to find your groove in the world: I hear you. I bet there are also ways that you are yearning to express yourself; to be deeply seen and supported. Are you hoping to show up in relationships in a more authentic way? Exploring parts of your identity that feel like exciting and scary unknowns? I’m here to help you embrace the fluidity and complexity of who you are. Therapy is your space to integrate all of life's challenges and beauty within a safe and compassionate relationship.
I have a special place in my heart for supporting people through bisexual identity development, religious trauma, low self-esteem, anxiety, and those who are adult children of alcoholics.
I love working with spiritual, creative, artistic weirdos who live and love outside the box. If you're feeling lost, disconnected, and struggling to find your groove in the world: I hear you. I bet there are also ways that you are yearning to express yourself; to be deeply seen and supported. Are you hoping to show up in relationships in a more authentic way? Exploring parts of your identity that feel like exciting and scary unknowns? I’m here to help you embrace the fluidity and complexity of who you are. Therapy is your space to integrate all of life's challenges and beauty within a safe and compassionate relationship.
Masha Lisitsa
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Castro, San Francisco, CA 94114
If you're struggling with anxiety, depression, feeling stuck, burnt-out, or giving more than you are getting in your relationships, these are signs telling you it's time for a change. I work with individuals that want to shift painful patterns such as co-dependency, self-criticism, poor boundaries, or difficulty in intimate relationships. I also work with people who are experiencing transitions such as grief and loss, breakups, and career changes. I am trained in EMDR therapy (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing), a highly effective tool for coping with and healing trauma.
If you're struggling with anxiety, depression, feeling stuck, burnt-out, or giving more than you are getting in your relationships, these are signs telling you it's time for a change. I work with individuals that want to shift painful patterns such as co-dependency, self-criticism, poor boundaries, or difficulty in intimate relationships. I also work with people who are experiencing transitions such as grief and loss, breakups, and career changes. I am trained in EMDR therapy (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing), a highly effective tool for coping with and healing trauma.
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Verified Verified
Castro, San Francisco, CA 94114 (Online Only)
My therapeutic approach mainly focuses on helping my clients identify their strengths to help alleviate anxiety, depression, and trauma. I am a firm believer that our childhood experiences contribute to our beliefs, behavioral patterns, and selecting a romantic partner. Therapy is a process! To allow ourselves to be intimate and vulnerable with someone about our experiences and trauma can be daunting. As a therapist, it is my goal to help validate, create a safe environment and help understand aspects of lived experiences.
My therapeutic approach mainly focuses on helping my clients identify their strengths to help alleviate anxiety, depression, and trauma. I am a firm believer that our childhood experiences contribute to our beliefs, behavioral patterns, and selecting a romantic partner. Therapy is a process! To allow ourselves to be intimate and vulnerable with someone about our experiences and trauma can be daunting. As a therapist, it is my goal to help validate, create a safe environment and help understand aspects of lived experiences.
Rick Nizzardini
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, JD
Verified Verified
Castro, San Francisco, CA 94114
I work with clients facing many challenges, including traumatic histories of childhood and adult abuse, depression, anxiety, relationship and work problems, and sexuality concerns, including sexual functioning issues facing individuals and couples.
People have questions about therapy or selecting a therapist: When is the right time? What can it help me with? How do I find the right therapist? From my perspective, therapy is a process where we can change our internal sense of self to enjoy and engage with the world more. We can alter beliefs about ourselves and world that may not work nor support us in becoming who we want to be. Therapy is like this: helping to move you to an awareness of all that you're capable of with the ability to tolerate feelings that arise in life.
I work with clients facing many challenges, including traumatic histories of childhood and adult abuse, depression, anxiety, relationship and work problems, and sexuality concerns, including sexual functioning issues facing individuals and couples.
People have questions about therapy or selecting a therapist: When is the right time? What can it help me with? How do I find the right therapist? From my perspective, therapy is a process where we can change our internal sense of self to enjoy and engage with the world more. We can alter beliefs about ourselves and world that may not work nor support us in becoming who we want to be. Therapy is like this: helping to move you to an awareness of all that you're capable of with the ability to tolerate feelings that arise in life.
Dorise Hebenstreit
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, EMDR
Verified Verified
Castro, San Francisco, CA 94114
My focus is to help individuals and families heal from anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship/family issues. As the therapeutic area of concern is introduced, we can begin to work together in developing empowerment of self as we set up together healthy and achievable goals. I aim to establish include compassion, good communication and trust. In our relationship then I will work alongside you to develop your own coping tools. My approach is a person-centered (positive type) direction to further your strengths and resilience which is tailored towards your specific goals and needs.
My focus is to help individuals and families heal from anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship/family issues. As the therapeutic area of concern is introduced, we can begin to work together in developing empowerment of self as we set up together healthy and achievable goals. I aim to establish include compassion, good communication and trust. In our relationship then I will work alongside you to develop your own coping tools. My approach is a person-centered (positive type) direction to further your strengths and resilience which is tailored towards your specific goals and needs.
Phillip Whitely, M.S., LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Castro, San Francisco, CA 94114
Some of my areas of focus include: LGBTQ+, Work issues, Anxiety, Depression, Poly relationships, Kink, Addictions, Disabilities and disability-related issues, Grief and loss, HIV/AIDS.
I believe that each of us has the ability to make the changes necessary in order to live the life we want. Unfortunately, we cannot always clearly see that path. My goal is to help you uncover the answers which will allow you to take the necessary steps in order to make positive changes in your life. Whether you want to make changes in your habits, further understand your behaviors in relationships, get a handle on your anxiety or depression, or maybe something else, I believe a strong connection with an understanding therapist will help you along your journey.
Some of my areas of focus include: LGBTQ+, Work issues, Anxiety, Depression, Poly relationships, Kink, Addictions, Disabilities and disability-related issues, Grief and loss, HIV/AIDS.
I believe that each of us has the ability to make the changes necessary in order to live the life we want. Unfortunately, we cannot always clearly see that path. My goal is to help you uncover the answers which will allow you to take the necessary steps in order to make positive changes in your life. Whether you want to make changes in your habits, further understand your behaviors in relationships, get a handle on your anxiety or depression, or maybe something else, I believe a strong connection with an understanding therapist will help you along your journey.
Frank William Ehrenfried
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, MBA
Verified Verified
Castro, San Francisco, CA 94114
I know getting started with a new therapist can come with some anxiety and confusion and it can be overwhelming trying to find the right person.
I imagine what brought you here was a deep knowing inside that something in your life isn't right. Perhaps you feel depressed or a lack of meaning and purpose, but don't know what to do to make yourself feel better. I believe that building a meaningful relationship in therapy has the power to heal and transform us from the inside out. I want to support you in resolving your issues quickly and clearly. I offer in-person and virtual sessions via Zoom, telephone and other platforms for clients who are currently needing at distance support.
I know getting started with a new therapist can come with some anxiety and confusion and it can be overwhelming trying to find the right person.
I imagine what brought you here was a deep knowing inside that something in your life isn't right. Perhaps you feel depressed or a lack of meaning and purpose, but don't know what to do to make yourself feel better. I believe that building a meaningful relationship in therapy has the power to heal and transform us from the inside out. I want to support you in resolving your issues quickly and clearly. I offer in-person and virtual sessions via Zoom, telephone and other platforms for clients who are currently needing at distance support.
Renee Maksoud
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Castro, San Francisco, CA 94114
Creating a strong therapeutic alliance, where you feel understood and supported, is crucial for effective therapy. I focus on building such a relationship, ensuring a space where your experiences and feelings are acknowledged and respected. With expertise in anxiety, relationships, depression, self-esteem, trauma, and boundaries, our work will be integrative, blending somatic, mindfulness, Internal Family Systems, narrative therapy, and other holistic methods. While I offer services in psychedelic integration and intimacy therapy, my approach is inclusive, designed to meet a diverse range of needs and goals.
Creating a strong therapeutic alliance, where you feel understood and supported, is crucial for effective therapy. I focus on building such a relationship, ensuring a space where your experiences and feelings are acknowledged and respected. With expertise in anxiety, relationships, depression, self-esteem, trauma, and boundaries, our work will be integrative, blending somatic, mindfulness, Internal Family Systems, narrative therapy, and other holistic methods. While I offer services in psychedelic integration and intimacy therapy, my approach is inclusive, designed to meet a diverse range of needs and goals.
Bianca Aarons Integrative Psychotherapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Castro, San Francisco, CA 94114 (Online Only)
Bianca Aarons is a San Francisco based Couples Therapist and Individual Therapist who works in an integrative way, incorporating a psychoanalytic, relational, and somatic styles of working. Bianca treats couples who struggle with communication, survivors of sexual abuse, and others to help people find their voice, to feel empowered, and to access healthy anger and boundaries. Bianca also works with people who struggle within relationships because of anxiety and past family issues which may have let to lower self esteem and perfectionism. She works in a direct and honest way while also being very compassionate and empathetic.
Bianca Aarons is a San Francisco based Couples Therapist and Individual Therapist who works in an integrative way, incorporating a psychoanalytic, relational, and somatic styles of working. Bianca treats couples who struggle with communication, survivors of sexual abuse, and others to help people find their voice, to feel empowered, and to access healthy anger and boundaries. Bianca also works with people who struggle within relationships because of anxiety and past family issues which may have let to lower self esteem and perfectionism. She works in a direct and honest way while also being very compassionate and empathetic.
Alexis Hunter
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Verified Verified
Castro, San Francisco, CA 94114 (Online Only)
I help individuals and couples move past stuck points, ease anxiety and depression, heal past hurts and trauma, and transform relationship challenges. My style is warm, down-to-earth, and collaborative, reflecting my commitment that therapy be a safe, non-judgmental space where you can feel seen and understood. I work relationally, bringing my authentic self to our meetings, and offer gentle yet directive support that can help you address both day-to-day challenges as well as the deeper layers that lead to lasting change.
I help individuals and couples move past stuck points, ease anxiety and depression, heal past hurts and trauma, and transform relationship challenges. My style is warm, down-to-earth, and collaborative, reflecting my commitment that therapy be a safe, non-judgmental space where you can feel seen and understood. I work relationally, bringing my authentic self to our meetings, and offer gentle yet directive support that can help you address both day-to-day challenges as well as the deeper layers that lead to lasting change.
Evan Wassarman
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Castro, San Francisco, CA 94114
I work with adults to address issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, bipolar, relational difficulties, career and life transitions, personality disorders, psychotic disorders, substance use, and personal growth.
There is no one reason to enter therapy that is more meaningful or valid than any other. In my approach, all of your experiences matter and there are no wrong answers. I view each person as unique and multi-dimensional–not just a diagnosis or a set of symptoms. You and I will discuss and think together about your past, present, and future to gain a deeper understanding of how you experience the world. Through this process we can uncover thoughts and feelings you may not have realized you had, and help you to gain a new understanding of yourself and your relationships that improves your quality of life and sense of peace of mind.
I work with adults to address issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, bipolar, relational difficulties, career and life transitions, personality disorders, psychotic disorders, substance use, and personal growth.
There is no one reason to enter therapy that is more meaningful or valid than any other. In my approach, all of your experiences matter and there are no wrong answers. I view each person as unique and multi-dimensional–not just a diagnosis or a set of symptoms. You and I will discuss and think together about your past, present, and future to gain a deeper understanding of how you experience the world. Through this process we can uncover thoughts and feelings you may not have realized you had, and help you to gain a new understanding of yourself and your relationships that improves your quality of life and sense of peace of mind.
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Anxiety Therapists
What are the most common treatments for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other popular forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.
How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.
How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.