Therapists in San Francisco, CA
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Corrie Varga
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, 104535
Verified
Have you been struggling with anxiety, loneliness, confusion, or grief in this time of uncertainty? Do you feel the swirling emotions around you and have trouble controlling your own? I can help. I specialize in supporting people who have experienced trauma or just have that nagging sense in the back of their mind that something isn’t quite right. I enjoy supporting people on developing self-esteem and strengthening their relationships.
Dorene Paul, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Welcome, my name Dorene Paul and I am a licensed therapist and marriage therapist. I have had the honor of practicing therapy for over 20 years, working with adults, couples and youth with a wide variety of issues. In my experience, each person comes to therapy with a unique set of experiences, feelings, issues, gifts, goals, therefore I use a variety of therapeutic approaches, from cognitive to current psychodynamic approaches and EMDR for those dealing with past trauma. In therapy I am your companion and counselor on a deeply meaningful journey.
Allison Horky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
I offer individual therapy to adults. I combine intellectual, thoughtful and non-judgmental perspectives on issues brought to session, such as behavior change, depression, anxiety, relational conflicts, grief and stress. I specialize in helping folks with historical/current trauma, substance use, sexuality/gender issues, folks with disabilities, and problem gambling. Overall, my goal is to reduce suffering and increase happiness. We will do that together by identifying patterns, increasing self-acceptance, and illuminating strengths. My style is active, caring, personal, and joyful.
Stephanie Lay
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Stephanie specializes in working with young people (12 - 30 years old), queer populations, people in transition (gender, sexuality, and life), and nerds, geeks & gamers. Her clinical specialities include suicidal ideation, self harm, depression, anxiety, sexuality, gender identity, and sexual abuse/assault.
Elise Noland
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
If you are having a tough time in relationships, are feeling 'off', out-of-balance or facing feelings of loss, grief, anxiety, depression or confusion, I may be able to help you. Let's collaborate in a process where we explore, uncover and understand your experience and look at what your patterns and feelings are trying to tell you. We will face the truth with compassion. I bring a calming, engaging and dynamic presence to therapy as well as experience, strength and hope. I offer a combination of insight, empathy and tools that can support you to move through the raw or tough parts of your psyche.
Integral Coastal Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA MFT, RCC, YTT
Verified
I specialize in working with people struggling with anxiety, attachment issues, depression, existential issues such as finding life purpose and meaning. I work well with people who have experienced childhood emotional neglect and find themselves struggling as adults in their relationships. Often these adverse experiences we have leave us with difficult patterns to make sense of in our adult lives. Inner emptiness, guilt, shame, anger, lack of self-compassion, difficulty identifying and expressing emotions, and a feeling of being different can be indicators that these old patterns still have a tight hold on your daily functioning.
Alex Widas
Pre-Licensed Professional, CMT, CHT, CDHP, Rev
Verified
We all need to be seen, understood, taken sincerely, and met with warmth and respect. Psychotherapy is a special kind of relationship that is uniquely suited to meeting this need, offering a space for healing and a platform for growth. I can support you to discover who you are, who you are becoming, and what hidden obstacles lie in the shadow. It is my hope that, working together, you can develop: a sense of feeling safe and vital in your body; a sense of belonging in the world; enduring and significant connections with others; a purposeful livelihood; and a meaningful and fulfilling life, imbued with freedom, love and artistry.
Wing Shall Lem
Pre-Licensed Professional, D Min, M Div, Trainee
Verified
Rev. Wing Lem has counseled couples and individuals for 30 years as an ordained pastor. Wing is currently attending Western Seminary for his Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Counseling and is a MFT Trainee. Wing is excited to help men and women who are "stuck" in their relationships whether you are single, married, part of a growing family or single again. Wing can help you feel less anxious and gain mastery in art of communication, which is vital to having successful relationships. He enjoys working with individuals and couples like you who desire to enrich, strengthen, and increase joy in your lives.
Jim Christrup
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Are you struggling with issues of anxiety, panic, phobias, OCD, stress, self-criticism, shyness, or excessive worry? Are your efforts to cope not working or making things worse? My goal in therapy is to help you move out of old, unproductive ways of dealing with problems, and learn more flexible and effective ways of responding to life's challenges. I am an experienced and caring therapist. My style is supportive, interactive and engaged. Together we can work on what is most meaningful to you, and help you move towards those things that you care most deeply about in your life.
Arturo Trujillo
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
I’ve had training in various modalities but ultimately use an eclectic approach emphasizing cognitive behavior therapy. I operate from the position that our thoughts strongly influence our moods and actions. My clients will gain a more intuitive understanding of themselves, better process their situation and consider which course of action makes the most sense. With some flexibility, a healthier perspective, and the right support, clients find that they are much more resilient and that situations don’t have to be as detrimental. My goal as your therapist is to support you on your path called life.
Marianna Andrea Evripidou
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
I am an experienced Psychotherapist with over twenty years experience. I specialize in Individuals and Couples. I am also an expert in women's issues, LGBTQ issues, Life Transitions, anxiety, covid 19 depression related issues, and adolescents with identity and family relationship challenges. I bring a strong Psychodynamic Clinical base, in a combination with a Client centered expertise that empowers and gives the client the space to bring their authentic selves , and to create lasting change and growth. I hope that you take the first step towards your wellness. I will help you address the core issues that create the symptoms.
Charmaine Ehrhart
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
I invite you to visit my website drehrhart.com for a more complete sense of how I can help you, or you and your partner, who I am, and how I work. In short though, if we work together we would explore the dynamic terrain of your relationships - your relationships to your emotions, your thoughts, your behavior, to your idea of self, and to others. This is done in a relationship of genuine curiosity and compassion, so that change, in place of judgement, is fostered. Eventually, this productive and curious environment or relationship that we foster together, can be internalized and taken with you as a tool for your life journey.
Meiyang Liu Kadaba
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
You deserve to feel at home within yourself, your relationships, and your environment. A psychological home is not a particular physical place. It's being at home within yourself and your life, where there's a sense of comfort and belonging that you can carry with you wherever you go. If you choose to work with me, our therapy can become a kind of “home” that we co-construct together. You'll be supported to gain more clarity around your feelings and behavioral patterns, as well as develop more freedom and agency around your choices about work, life, and relationships.
Taylor Stearns
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
As we experience life and its challenges, we can sometimes feel lost, disconnected, or worried about which direction to go next. If you are feeling stuck, psychotherapy can help. I take a supportive, collaborative, and solution focused approach towards psychotherapy that uses effective and evidence-based treatments to help my clients change their current relationships with difficult thoughts and feelings. Together, we will work on identifying and freeing you from the ineffective patterns that have been keeping you stuck while you actively take steps towards a more meaningful life.
Mariel Barcebal
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Making the choice to seek support and guidance is very powerful as it means that you are looking to create a shift within yourself, and what you are currently doing is no longer working for you. When we experience life's challenges and transitions, we can feel overwhelmed, confused, and stuck in the negative cycle of our circumstances and deeply established emotional patterns. I will work collaboratively with you to create forward movement in your life. And I am passionate about helping folks break longstanding patterns of intergenerational trauma, and ultimately experience new ways to be and feel in the world.
Evan Wassarman
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
I provide a safe, supportive environment in which you can talk about your feelings and experiences, both past and present. We engage in a collaborative process that allows for investigation into why you feel the way you do and what factors have influenced your development into who you are and how you experience life. In doing so, people are often able to feel better about themselves, their relationships, and their place in the world.
Framework Associates - Online Therapy
Registered Psychological Assistant, PhD, PsyD, MFT, LCSW
Want to use your insurance to pay for therapy, but having a hard time finding a therapist who's accepting new clients? Stop your endless searching and skip the waitlists! We'd love to offer some help. Please visit FrameworkPsych.com to schedule your first appointment. Framework Associates was founded on the principles of providing affordable, accessible therapy from highly qualified therapists. We've invested in the latest healthcare technology that allows you to securely videochat with a therapist from the comfort of your own home.
Akemi Takagi Matsuoka
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
Verified
I believe in an integrative approach to help people. I incorporate psychotherapy, relaxation, mindfulness, exercise, nutrition and self-regulation techniques to work with people who suffer from mental health issues and relational problems. I enjoy sharing with my clients a tool to take care of themselves and looking for practical solutions that meet their needs. I have practiced psychotherapy and provided mental health treatment over 20 years in the field of community mental health as well as in school settings. I work with children, adolescents and adults.
Seema Sharma
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC, MA, MBA
Verified
The human response to trauma is complex. Intertwined systems react - the mind, body, and spirit - attempting to protect the self from fragmentation. I specialize in working with trauma (workplace, relationship, childhood trauma), helping you put the pieces together, regardless of how that trauma is manifesting in your life. I am a client-centered trauma-focused therapist who focuses on holistic wellness (mind, body, spirit). We work together to help you unravel your system, achieving balance, wholeness, and authenticity.
Colby Croft
MD
Verified
My style is warm, gentle, and nonjudgmental. I mostly practice in a psychodynamic psychotherapy frame. This means that we will use our unique therapeutic relationship to learn about patterns of managing feelings and relationships that likely helped you in your early environment, but may be getting in your way today. With greater awareness of these patterns, we can further make use of our relationship as a safe opportunity for you to test out new ways of managing emotions and relating to people. We also have the option of judicious use of medication to address symptoms that may be impeding your life and relationships, if desired.
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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.