Therapists in San Francisco, CA
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Ryan Moore
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
My goal is to create a safe and open space for you to explore your story and deepen your self understanding, putting you on a path to healing. I work with you to identify areas of frustration and concern, as well as areas of strength. My approach is based in relational psychotherapy and also incorporates Emotionally Focused Therapy, family systems and Existential perspectives.
Ian Silverness
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified
Do you have the intuition or sense that there is a lot more to life, but are feeling stuck, blocked, or living less fully than you would like? Whether it is fear, trauma, or stories we tell about ourselves and others, there are many obstacles that prevent us from living a deeply embodied life. Landing in your truth takes courage, and I am here to offer deep and compassionate support for the ongoing journey that is your life.
Dana Iscoff
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
As a psychotherapist, I help individuals, by fostering a safe and engaging environment, to express their feelings and think about their experiences. I support individuals in the context of the therapeutic relationship to better understand themselves and the difficulties they are having. I help clients identify and ascribe meaning to the things that are not in their awareness. In psychotherapy, individuals can learn to understand and manage their internal obstacles that have led to difficulties in their mood, behavior, self-esteem, jobs and relationships.
Olivia Provan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
You want better relationships, with your partner, your family, at work and with yourself. You’re at the point where all of the boxes are checked, but you’re still not feeling happy or fulfilled. You struggle with guilt for wanting more, but know deep down that there's something holding you back. If you’re a couple, you want deeper intimacy and connection, to resolve recurring disagreements, or support when facing key milestones such as moving in together or getting engaged. You’re in the right place. I specialize in attachment-based therapy for those wanting to improve their relationships, beginning with themselves.
Kate Stoddard @ Wellspace
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Many of us possess a feeling that there is a way to live better and to feel better. It's this feeling that drives the work of therapy and stems from an essential experience of feeling healthy, safe, and loved. Being human, by nature, is a perilous journey where we often get lost and hurt and find ourselves in an experience of emotional and physical pain. Coming to therapy means committing to a relationship with a therapist that is in service of finding your truth and a way to feel better.
Holly Gordon
Psychologist, DMH
Verified
Talking to someone who understands the pain you feel-depression, anxiety, or feeling stuck-can relieve inner distress and give you a new perspective on your life. I am empathic and experienced at providing a safe setting where we can explore what is causing you to feel anxious, distressed or unfulfilled. In therapy we work together to clarify those emotions that have kept you from moving forward in your life. You will find new ways to see yourself and others, which leads to more meaningful relationships and a more fulfilling life.
Martin Newman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
I believe that every one of us has the potential of establishing a fuller and more joyous relationship with others and the world. As we work to bring our own unique voice into our lives, we frequently struggle against our childhood conditioning and the culture within which we find ourselves. Therapy as I see and practice it, is a process by which people, reconnect with their deepest yearnings and are helped to become more of whom they were meant to be so they may fulfill their truest destiny.
Marjorie Boggs Vazquez
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified
Are you exploring your sexuality or gender and need support? Are you healing from sexual assault or intimate partner violence and don't know how to talk about it? Are you in the kink and/or poly community and need nonjudgmental support? I get it. It can be scary to look for a therapist when your experiences are outside "the norm." I empower my clients to become more self-aware and to better understand and process their unique experiences in a collaborative, self-affirming environment.
Stephen Del Grosso
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Feeling down, unmotivated or flat? Are you disengaging in previously pleasurable activities leaving you feeling unmotivated and anxious? Through a collaborative partnership, I can help you lead a more fulfilling and meaningful life, helping to reduce anxiety and boost problem solving all from the comfort of your living room! I utilize a client centered, solution focused approach, through the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing interventions to help reduce anxiety and depression and promote wellbeing.
Margaret Boucher
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Not currently patients. While I am not currently taking on new patients at this time, I am supervising a Psychological Assistant, Dr. Anthony Morice. He has availability and works with children, families, adolescents and adults. If interested, please send me a message and I will help facilitate the referral.
Jeff Wright
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
FREE 15min phone consultation. Over 20 years experience offering short-term solution focused therapy to individuals and couples. Real Help for Real People Living Real Lives. I offer tools you can use to improve the quality of your life and relationships. People who come to me want to be empowered to make real changes in their life. They’re looking for an engaged ally and a trusted guide and tangible results. Life is short. Time is passing. You’re not here in this life to suffer or waste time struggling with madness, fear and regret - confused, alone, anxious, depressed, defeated, unhappy and upset. You want a better life!
Christopher Corey
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
My approach is a flexible, organic experience of healing for many emotional concerns, particularly anxiety, grief, fear, shame, loneliness, guilt, sexual and creative blockages. We work to bring the hidden into the light. I embrace all gender expressions and sexual orientations. I have experience supporting a variety of relationship configurations and lifestyles, and can assist in navigating issues that can surface in these choices, such as boredom, jealousy, intimacy blockages, differing needs and desires, sexual and emotional satisfaction.
Rouse Relational Wellness
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Are you tired of feeling betrayed by your body? Do you want to feel less shame and anxiety about your sex and dating life? I focus on helping people build confidence and understanding about their sex and relationship life. I focus on helping you improve your insight and awareness on how you relate to yourself and your life in order to help reach the goals you desire.
Shaw Talley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
My name is Shaw Talley and I received my Masters in Social Work from the University of Washington in 2010. I received my License in Clinical Social Work in 2019 and have 11 years experience working as a Medical Social Worker in the Emergency Room at San Francisco General Hospital. As a therapist I am curious, disarming, calm, compassionate, non judgmental, professional, accountable to growth, emotionally present, passionate, mindful, positive and loving. I practice Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) and was introduced to ACT in 2017 during clinical supervision under an experienced ACT therapist.
Adina Morguelan Ascher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, PhD
Verified
I believe that the therapy process is a practice of paying attention to what is actually happening - it sounds simple, but this is actually a deeply profound and challenging stance to maintain towards life. The work we do in therapy involves bringing elements of our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, how we relate to ourselves and to others, and how we move through the world, from the darkness of the unconscious into the light of consciousness where we can take a look at them. We do not have to struggle and toil in order to implement change in our lives.
Zak Forrest, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
There are many reasons to begin therapy. No issue is too small or unworthy of consideration and care. Sometimes the stated reasons for seeking therapy are beacons for something deeper, which may or may not be related to the present problem. Together, we can focus on alleviating distress in the short term while beginning the more in-depth process of addressing issues at their core. In this process, many of the people I work with discover what is most important to them, what can be changed, and what can be actualized within their relationships and career.
Aviva Euripides
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, Lacanan
Verified
I am an experienced clinician and gauge our work by the progress you are making towards your treatment goals. I have supervised and trained clinicians in treatment settings ranging from the counselor's office to acute mental health facilities. I also have a professional background in the arts and work with self defined meaning, identity and creative processes. Symptoms are quite manageable, but often get in the way of the quality of life if left untreated. I provide a safe and dynamic space in which we can effectively together target your goals. My work specifically is in Lacanalysis and I am in ongoing formation as such.
Vanessa Wolter
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
I specialize in holistically treating anxiety, social anxiety, low self esteem, depression, grief, and existential issues such as finding purpose and meaning. My mission is to help clients transform pain into an opportunity for self-discovery, healing and empowerment, to ultimately reclaim their voice, purpose, and self-worth. I compassionately welcome individuals who feel silenced, disconnected from loved ones, overwhelmed, lost, or that they "don't belong," as well as people who have experienced bullying, emotional or physical abuse, or struggle with negative body image and/or a harsh inner critic.
Dr. Juliana Yam
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Are you feeling depressed, hopeless, worthless, anxious, experiencing emotional distress or PTSD symptoms? I can assist you with helpful tools for symptom relief and improve positive emotions-hope, joy, peace, and satisfaction in life. When you are ready, feel free to reach out to me to schedule a free 15-minute consultation to see if we are a good fit.
Anne E Gimbel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Life used to be easier! Perhaps you feel stuck in your relationships and you are not getting along with the people you see daily. Issues in life can be overwhelming and full of challenges. I begin by meeting you at your place of growth or healing, and whether trauma, abuse, grieving, recovery or life issues, we work together to overcome them. There is hope. Let me help you reach the goals and connections you deserve. With sensitivity and compassion, we work to determine what might be blocking your full potential and your feelings.
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What type of mental health professional is right for me?
Some of the most common types of mental health providers in San Francisco are psychologists, licensed counselors, therapists, psychotherapists, and licensed clinical social workers, all of whom diagnose mental health conditions and provide individualized treatment.
Services offered, education and credentials vary by type of mental health professional. Each professional in San Francisco then may specialize in certain areas, such as depression, marriage counseling, or anxiety. Although many mental health providers are not licensed to prescribe medication, they may coordinate with a provider who can.
Both in-person and online therapy sessions are available from most psychologists.
Services offered, education and credentials vary by type of mental health professional. Each professional in San Francisco then may specialize in certain areas, such as depression, marriage counseling, or anxiety. Although many mental health providers are not licensed to prescribe medication, they may coordinate with a provider who can.
Both in-person and online therapy sessions are available from most psychologists.
How to find a specialist?
You can refine your search using the filters on this page. There are several categories you can filter by to find mental health professionals with the experience you are looking for. You may want to filter for CBT Psychologists in San Francisco, or Child Psychologists in San Francisco.
Many find it useful to use filters to view only psychologists that have experience working with certain issues, like San Francisco psychologists specializing in EMDR.
Many find it useful to use filters to view only psychologists that have experience working with certain issues, like San Francisco psychologists specializing in EMDR.
What method of therapy is right for me?
When it comes to treatment methods, there's no 'right way.’ Each method of therapy can be beneficial for a variety of issues. Psychologists in San Francisco specialize in therapeutic approaches such as CBT, EMDR, and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), among others. Finding a psychologist or therapist who is a good fit for you is the most important step to discovering what type of therapy, or combination of therapeutic approaches, will meet your individual needs. Learn what to expect from different types of therapy and how they work.
How to use my insurance?
Many therapists accept health insurance. Check to see if your insurance is covered. Feel free to discuss this when you contact the therapist.