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Arabella Hester

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT (she, her)

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Available both in-person and online
1944 Fillmore Street San Francisco, CA 94115
Are you a high-achieving professional, founder, or investor who feels like you’re holding everything together — except the relationships that matter most? Or a couple who loves each other but has started to feel more like roommates than partners? I work with individuals and couples in San Francisco who are ready to go deeper — to understand the patterns keeping them stuck and build something more connected and fulfilling.
I am an EFT therapist when I work with couples. With individuals I work collaboratively to make sure their needs are met. Whether working with couples, individuals, or families, my therapeutic approach is rooted in attachment theory and integrative methods, emphasizing the importance of feeling secure and heard.
Book a free 20 minute consultation so I can answer any question you might have about me or about my practice.
Call or Arabella Hester now for a free 15 minute consultation - (415) 578-3010

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

1944 Fillmore Street

San Francisco, CA 94115 map

(415) 578-3010

Santa Monica, CA 90401

My website
Sliding scale couples therapy
$225 Per Session  
I see individuals and couples  
Let's Connect (415) 578-3010
Photo of Arabella Hester, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

1944 Fillmore Street

San Francisco, CA 94115 map

(415) 578-3010

Santa Monica, CA 90401

My website
Sliding scale couples therapy
$225 Per Session  
I see individuals and couples  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $225
  • Couple Sessions $250
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Mastercard, Venmo, Visa
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I do not take insurance at the moment. But I offer income based sliding scale if needed.
Photo of Arabella Hester, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Arabella Hester
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 578-3010
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I do not take insurance at the moment. But I offer income based sliding scale if needed.
Photo of Arabella Hester, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Arabella Hester
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 578-3010

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of California / 143574 Supervised by Julian Redwood (California / 47939) Arabella Hester
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended The Wright Institute, Masters in Counseling Psychology
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from EFT Core Skills 2025
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Arabella Hester
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (415) 578-3010
Photo of Arabella Hester, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Arabella Hester
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (415) 578-3010

Specialties and Expertise

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Bisexual
  • Child
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Gay
  • Infertility
  • Infidelity
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Polyamory & ENM
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Relationship Issues
  • Sex Therapy
  • Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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I am an advanced EFT Couples Therapist.
Photo of Arabella Hester, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Arabella Hester
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 578-3010
"
I am an advanced EFT Couples Therapist.
Photo of Arabella Hester, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Arabella Hester
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 578-3010

5 Endorsements

Ros Wyatt
Ros Wyatt
Marriage & Family Therapist AssociateMAAMFT
Arabella is an extraordinary therapist. She is not only warm and caring but she has a remarkable insight that helps you see things in whole new ways. I recommend her as a therapist without reserve.
Meagan Holden
Meagan Holden
Marriage & Family Therapist AssociateMDAMFT
I've worked with Arabella for years and I can say without hesitation that she brings an extraordinary level of warmth, thoughtfulness, and dedication to her clinical work. I appreciate her genuine presence and deep attunement to her clients.
Annie Patyk
Annie Patyk
Marriage & Family Therapist AssociateAMFT
Arabella brings so much warmth and skill to her work. She is an excellent individual and couples therapist who attunes to the unique needs of each client, creating a safe space for growth and healing.
Traci Freeman
Traci Freeman
Marriage & Family TherapistMALMFT
Arabella is a skilled, kind and insightful therapist. I appreciate how she approaches her clients with curiosity and openness. Her ability to help couples come together and work through really hard stuff is impressive.
Maya Shemtov
Maya Shemtov
Marriage & Family TherapistLMFT
Arabella is such a thoughtful, warm, and insightful clinician and I have enjoyed collaborating with her through the EFT community. She also has strong skills and a wonderful style around relationship work.

Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Queer Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

I also speak

Hungarian, Romanian

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Queer Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

I also speak

Hungarian, Romanian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Feminist
  • Humanistic
  • Multicultural
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
Photo of Arabella Hester, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Arabella Hester
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (415) 578-3010
Photo of Arabella Hester, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Arabella Hester
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (415) 578-3010

Location

Primary Location

1944 Fillmore Street

San Francisco, CA 94115

(415) 578-3010

Additional Location

Santa Monica, CA 90401

(415) 578-3010
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Sliding scale couples therapy
Photo of Arabella Hester, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Arabella Hester
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (415) 578-3010
"
Sliding scale couples therapy
Photo of Arabella Hester, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Arabella Hester
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (415) 578-3010