Therapists in San Anselmo, CA
Nancy Ilene Gump
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Anselmo, CA 94960
The roadblocks and challenges we all long to avoid often contain hidden gold. We can find this valuable treasure when we learn to relate to our pain differently. In my work I help my clients learn to release unnecessary suffering and meet the difficulties they cannot change. This brings an increased capacity for happiness. I help my clients release the need for perfection and move instead towards wholeness and completeness - holding both the joy and sorrow of life. When we learn to hold our 'broken' places with compassion, we feel more whole.
The roadblocks and challenges we all long to avoid often contain hidden gold. We can find this valuable treasure when we learn to relate to our pain differently. In my work I help my clients learn to release unnecessary suffering and meet the difficulties they cannot change. This brings an increased capacity for happiness. I help my clients release the need for perfection and move instead towards wholeness and completeness - holding both the joy and sorrow of life. When we learn to hold our 'broken' places with compassion, we feel more whole.
Evelyn Weiser
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
San Anselmo, CA 94960
I engage with my clients deeply, using my years of experience, expertise and intuition, to allow them to experience life more fully. Many people cover over feelings of fear and sadness to protect themselves from hurt. I strive to create a safe environment where trust can be developed, and people can gradually rely less on their need to protect themselves through self-destructive patterns, and more on their healthy, life-enhancing strengths. I help my clients to feel more connected with themselves and to have richer, more meaningful relationships with the people in their lives.
I engage with my clients deeply, using my years of experience, expertise and intuition, to allow them to experience life more fully. Many people cover over feelings of fear and sadness to protect themselves from hurt. I strive to create a safe environment where trust can be developed, and people can gradually rely less on their need to protect themselves through self-destructive patterns, and more on their healthy, life-enhancing strengths. I help my clients to feel more connected with themselves and to have richer, more meaningful relationships with the people in their lives.
Grace Fisher
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, SEP
Verified Verified
San Anselmo, CA 94960 (Online Only)
Each of us has the innate wisdom to guide us towards well-being, yet sometimes, we need help accessing that inner voice. Whether you are seeking short-term, issue specific solutions to your relationship, family or work challenges, or wanting to delve more deeply into freeing yourself from patterns that keep you stuck, I offer a compassionate style, rich in understanding and humor. I have taught mindfulness to teens and adults at Spirit Rock since 2002. And in our work together, I can offer tools to help you learn how to pause and skillfully listen to the wisdom within.
Each of us has the innate wisdom to guide us towards well-being, yet sometimes, we need help accessing that inner voice. Whether you are seeking short-term, issue specific solutions to your relationship, family or work challenges, or wanting to delve more deeply into freeing yourself from patterns that keep you stuck, I offer a compassionate style, rich in understanding and humor. I have taught mindfulness to teens and adults at Spirit Rock since 2002. And in our work together, I can offer tools to help you learn how to pause and skillfully listen to the wisdom within.
Sandra Hirschfield
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
San Anselmo, CA 94960
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California with extensive experience over the past twenty years to provide comprehensive clinical support including assessment and therapeutic strategies to reduce symptoms related to environmental stress and mental health issues. Children, adolescents and adults who struggle with emotional regulation learn to develop coping strategies when experiencing distressing situations that impacts their quality of life.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California with extensive experience over the past twenty years to provide comprehensive clinical support including assessment and therapeutic strategies to reduce symptoms related to environmental stress and mental health issues. Children, adolescents and adults who struggle with emotional regulation learn to develop coping strategies when experiencing distressing situations that impacts their quality of life.
Early Childhood and Family Wellness Consultant
IPMH, CPE
Verified Verified
San Anselmo, CA 94960
Families consult with me to get guidance on a large variety of issues-from behavioral challenges, childhood aggression, situational crisis such as illness, weening, separation anxiety, or sibling concerns. Some parents need help in learning how to talk to their children about particular topics, some are working hard not to bring the ghosts of their own childhood's into the relationship with their children. Many are trying to figure out what behavior is developmentally appropriate, what behavior needs particular attention and how to set effective limits for their children in a way that feels both strong and loving.
Families consult with me to get guidance on a large variety of issues-from behavioral challenges, childhood aggression, situational crisis such as illness, weening, separation anxiety, or sibling concerns. Some parents need help in learning how to talk to their children about particular topics, some are working hard not to bring the ghosts of their own childhood's into the relationship with their children. Many are trying to figure out what behavior is developmentally appropriate, what behavior needs particular attention and how to set effective limits for their children in a way that feels both strong and loving.
Yevgeniya Garanina
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
San Anselmo, CA 94960
Taking the first step towards therapy is courageous; it's the beginning of your healing journey. I'm Jenny, and I'm thrilled you've found your way to my profile. I hold a master's degree in marriage and family therapy with a specialization in professional clinical counseling from Saint Mary’s College in California.
Taking the first step towards therapy is courageous; it's the beginning of your healing journey. I'm Jenny, and I'm thrilled you've found your way to my profile. I hold a master's degree in marriage and family therapy with a specialization in professional clinical counseling from Saint Mary’s College in California.
Jennifer W Cortright
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
San Anselmo, CA 94960
My training is based in a combination of psychodynamic and experiential psychotherapy. My emphasis is to facilitate a therapeutic relationship where vulnerable feelings can be safely expressed.
Symptoms of anxiety, depression, addiction... can be seen as invitations from the psyche to explore our internal world with understanding and compassion. Psychotherapy provides a safe place for this internal exploration within a caring relationship of respect.
My training is based in a combination of psychodynamic and experiential psychotherapy. My emphasis is to facilitate a therapeutic relationship where vulnerable feelings can be safely expressed.
Symptoms of anxiety, depression, addiction... can be seen as invitations from the psyche to explore our internal world with understanding and compassion. Psychotherapy provides a safe place for this internal exploration within a caring relationship of respect.
Hollis (Holly) A. Byers
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Anselmo, CA 94960
Are you or your family under stress, or does personal tension or relational conflict rule the day? Are you experiencing a transition, a divorce, a loss, or have new partners entered the family picture? Do you worry that your child is depressed or anxious? Do you worry that you are not a good parent? For over 25 years, I have been helping people like you successfully resolve these issues. I help adults navigate individual and marital challenges and parents master the skills that parenting requires. I help teens make better choices as they come to know themselves.
Are you or your family under stress, or does personal tension or relational conflict rule the day? Are you experiencing a transition, a divorce, a loss, or have new partners entered the family picture? Do you worry that your child is depressed or anxious? Do you worry that you are not a good parent? For over 25 years, I have been helping people like you successfully resolve these issues. I help adults navigate individual and marital challenges and parents master the skills that parenting requires. I help teens make better choices as they come to know themselves.
Maureen Young Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Anselmo, CA 94960
Before opening a private practice in San Anselmo, I worked as a primary therapist with the Child Therapy Institute of Marin working with children and adults. I have also worked as a school counselor in Marin elementary, middle and high schools; and at a local university. I have clinical experience working in an eating recovery center helping clients and their families recover from eating disorders. I received a bachelor’s in arts from Scripps College in Claremont, California and a master’s in counseling psychology from Dominican University in San Rafael, California. I am a doctoral candidate in Clinical Psychology.
Before opening a private practice in San Anselmo, I worked as a primary therapist with the Child Therapy Institute of Marin working with children and adults. I have also worked as a school counselor in Marin elementary, middle and high schools; and at a local university. I have clinical experience working in an eating recovery center helping clients and their families recover from eating disorders. I received a bachelor’s in arts from Scripps College in Claremont, California and a master’s in counseling psychology from Dominican University in San Rafael, California. I am a doctoral candidate in Clinical Psychology.
Caley Keene
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, PPSC
Verified Verified
San Anselmo, CA 94960
“We are seeking for life ourselves with our feet. Life is what we ask for that is why the dancers are told: ‘Dance, dance hard.’” - Sauk Fox, White Buffalo Dancer. We all seek to travel the roads of life with light feet and levity, but we don’t all wake up with the tools we need to dance our way through the day. Sometimes we find ourselves living far outside the present moment, lost in thoughts of our childhoods or conversations we had with loved ones months ago. There are mornings when the gravity of bed keeps us stuck under the covers like a funeral shroud and sunshine is an insult.
“We are seeking for life ourselves with our feet. Life is what we ask for that is why the dancers are told: ‘Dance, dance hard.’” - Sauk Fox, White Buffalo Dancer. We all seek to travel the roads of life with light feet and levity, but we don’t all wake up with the tools we need to dance our way through the day. Sometimes we find ourselves living far outside the present moment, lost in thoughts of our childhoods or conversations we had with loved ones months ago. There are mornings when the gravity of bed keeps us stuck under the covers like a funeral shroud and sunshine is an insult.
Amanda Coleman
Psychologist, MA, PsyD
Verified Verified
San Anselmo, CA 94960
There is a solution to the suffering! I am directional and empathic in my approach to working with clients. People come to me because they are wanting to make some personal changes in their lives and I facilitate this process. A safe and trusting environment is vital for this work and I create this early on with warmth and unconditional acceptance of all that is arising.
There is a solution to the suffering! I am directional and empathic in my approach to working with clients. People come to me because they are wanting to make some personal changes in their lives and I facilitate this process. A safe and trusting environment is vital for this work and I create this early on with warmth and unconditional acceptance of all that is arising.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Anselmo, CA 94960
I believe in our ability to do meaningful psychological work at all stages of human development. It is a privilege to sit with people and walk through these important moments in our lives. I have worked in substance use disorder treatment for almost two decades and have been actively involved in my own recovery, gratefully sober for over 25 years. As a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist, I create space for meaningful therapeutic conversations.
I believe in our ability to do meaningful psychological work at all stages of human development. It is a privilege to sit with people and walk through these important moments in our lives. I have worked in substance use disorder treatment for almost two decades and have been actively involved in my own recovery, gratefully sober for over 25 years. As a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist, I create space for meaningful therapeutic conversations.
Diana Benjamin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Anselmo, CA 94960
I have over 25 years of experience treating individuals, couples, families and groups. I work with a wide spectrum of psychological issues including but not limited to relationship difficulties, mood and anxiety disorders, addiction and grief. I have advanced training in couples counseling, eating disorders and mindfulness practices . My work is informed by family systems, cognitive behavioral and attachment theory.
I have over 25 years of experience treating individuals, couples, families and groups. I work with a wide spectrum of psychological issues including but not limited to relationship difficulties, mood and anxiety disorders, addiction and grief. I have advanced training in couples counseling, eating disorders and mindfulness practices . My work is informed by family systems, cognitive behavioral and attachment theory.
David S. Mars
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Anselmo, CA 94960
I am the developer of the Transformative Couples Therapy (formerly called AEDP for Couples). I teach and supervise this method nationally and internationally. This method is distinct from other approaches in that we do not focus on finding what is wrong with the relationship, but rather we uncover the felt experience of love that has become buried over time. This method is unique in that the couple members speak directly to each other from the first moments of the first session and with the skillful structure the therapist provides. They discover how to create experiences of loving and being loved that they have been missing.
I am the developer of the Transformative Couples Therapy (formerly called AEDP for Couples). I teach and supervise this method nationally and internationally. This method is distinct from other approaches in that we do not focus on finding what is wrong with the relationship, but rather we uncover the felt experience of love that has become buried over time. This method is unique in that the couple members speak directly to each other from the first moments of the first session and with the skillful structure the therapist provides. They discover how to create experiences of loving and being loved that they have been missing.
Ahria Wolf
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
San Anselmo, CA 94960
Hello! I am a seasoned therapist bringing a warm, compassionate and embodied presence to our work. I value a collaborative approach, helping you to actualize your integrated Self and care for your vulnerabilities. Whatever growth edge you are walking on, I will meet you with care and compassion and wisdom to support your journey. I am trained in Trauma modalities, Somatic/Attachment, psychodynamic theories, grief and death/dying and am a certified Mindfulness meditation teacher. I am available for the integration of psychedelic experience as well, bringing a wealth of spiritual practice and understanding to support you.
Hello! I am a seasoned therapist bringing a warm, compassionate and embodied presence to our work. I value a collaborative approach, helping you to actualize your integrated Self and care for your vulnerabilities. Whatever growth edge you are walking on, I will meet you with care and compassion and wisdom to support your journey. I am trained in Trauma modalities, Somatic/Attachment, psychodynamic theories, grief and death/dying and am a certified Mindfulness meditation teacher. I am available for the integration of psychedelic experience as well, bringing a wealth of spiritual practice and understanding to support you.
Mosaic Psychotherapy Center
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
San Anselmo, CA 94960 (Online Only)
Currently, no waitlist. Scheduling Wed-Thurs. "Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it" (Helen Keller). My work aims to reduce suffering through evidence-based techniques, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and mindfulness. I have extensive experience treating trauma survivors and with the refugee, asylum-seeker, and immigrant communities. My practice has focused on people of color; clients with serious mental illness; and individuals with justice system-involvement, neurodivergence (esp. autism), and HIV.
Currently, no waitlist. Scheduling Wed-Thurs. "Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it" (Helen Keller). My work aims to reduce suffering through evidence-based techniques, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and mindfulness. I have extensive experience treating trauma survivors and with the refugee, asylum-seeker, and immigrant communities. My practice has focused on people of color; clients with serious mental illness; and individuals with justice system-involvement, neurodivergence (esp. autism), and HIV.
Kate Brennan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, PsyD, SEP
Verified Verified
San Anselmo, CA 94960 (Online Only)
If you overwhelmed, run down, irritable, sad or depressed, you are not alone. At times we find ourselves worn down by the weight of everything. Somatic Experiencing and EMDR, when used in combination with psychotherapy can help you to restore your resiliency and capacity and support you to feel like your self once again.
If you overwhelmed, run down, irritable, sad or depressed, you are not alone. At times we find ourselves worn down by the weight of everything. Somatic Experiencing and EMDR, when used in combination with psychotherapy can help you to restore your resiliency and capacity and support you to feel like your self once again.
Lili Weckler
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MFA, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Anselmo, CA 94960 (Online Only)
I provide queer, trans, poly, health at any size, neurodivergent, BIPOC-affirming therapeutic space for adults and self-motivated teenagers. I am very interested in the question of what the future might look like, and who we might become, if systems of oppression did not so drastically impact our bodies, psyches and relationships. As a therapist, I am excited about supporting clients who have been excluded by mainstream society in some way, and/or asked to draw on their deepest reserves in order to survive. I work relationally, creatively and somatically, using tools from Somatic Experiencing and Internal Family Systems Therapy.
I provide queer, trans, poly, health at any size, neurodivergent, BIPOC-affirming therapeutic space for adults and self-motivated teenagers. I am very interested in the question of what the future might look like, and who we might become, if systems of oppression did not so drastically impact our bodies, psyches and relationships. As a therapist, I am excited about supporting clients who have been excluded by mainstream society in some way, and/or asked to draw on their deepest reserves in order to survive. I work relationally, creatively and somatically, using tools from Somatic Experiencing and Internal Family Systems Therapy.
Alice S Treves
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Anselmo, CA 94960
Waitlist for new clients
Does this describe your current state? You are feeling stuck during a difficult life transition, or realize that you have to resolve issues that you have been carrying with you. Or, you are the parent of a teen who is struggling and your family needs professional support to gain ground at this time. Your teen son or daughter could use a compassionate and skilled guide through the turbulent time of adolescence. If you, or your teen, has a trauma to be resolved, are stuck in your life circumstances, or in feelings that are overwhelming, then you have found help! Living a full, healthy life is possible!
Does this describe your current state? You are feeling stuck during a difficult life transition, or realize that you have to resolve issues that you have been carrying with you. Or, you are the parent of a teen who is struggling and your family needs professional support to gain ground at this time. Your teen son or daughter could use a compassionate and skilled guide through the turbulent time of adolescence. If you, or your teen, has a trauma to be resolved, are stuck in your life circumstances, or in feelings that are overwhelming, then you have found help! Living a full, healthy life is possible!
Kathryn 'kat' Conour
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, RYT500
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
San Anselmo, CA 94960 (Online Only)
Are you struggling in your relationship? Still healing from childhood wounds, or on the border between breaking down and breaking through? Do you know you have powerful gifts to offer but find yourself blocked? I am here to help you find the fertile, solid ground inside yourself from which you can nurture a life and relationships in which you wholeheartedly thrive. My approach to psychotherapy with couples and individuals is collaborative and unique to each client, but one element remains core: creating a foundation of respect, trust, transparency, and loving-kindness from which real growth and change can occur.
Are you struggling in your relationship? Still healing from childhood wounds, or on the border between breaking down and breaking through? Do you know you have powerful gifts to offer but find yourself blocked? I am here to help you find the fertile, solid ground inside yourself from which you can nurture a life and relationships in which you wholeheartedly thrive. My approach to psychotherapy with couples and individuals is collaborative and unique to each client, but one element remains core: creating a foundation of respect, trust, transparency, and loving-kindness from which real growth and change can occur.
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Number of Therapists in San Anselmo, CA
100+
Average cost per session
$200
Therapists in San Anselmo, CA who prioritize treating:
94% | Anxiety |
82% | Depression |
81% | Relationship Issues |
71% | Trauma and PTSD |
71% | Self Esteem |
69% | Grief |
62% | Stress |
Average years in practice
18 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
55% | Aetna |
45% | MHN | Health Net |
42% | Anthem | Elevance |
How Therapists in San Anselmo, CA see their clients
71% | In Person and Online | |
29% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
83% | Female | |
15% | Male | |
2% | Non-Binary |
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.