Therapists in San Francisco, CA
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Virgine De Paepe
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CMT, LCSW
Verified
7 Endorsed
Verified
7 Endorsed
Hello! I have a warm, active and authentic style. I am not the stereo typical therapist who sits back and nods. I'm engaged and curious about you and your process, and I'm constantly learning about new approaches to healing and therapy. I am originally from Belgium and have been living in the states for 20 years now. My ultimate goal is to inspire, guide and empower you to live more JOY-FUL lives. I have a strong interest in working with women on the foundation of their SELF ESTEEM and how this impacts their relationships and decisions.

Debra Safren
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
If you struggle with feelings of sadness or worry and want to experience more joy and happiness, Cognitive Behavioral therapy can help. Good psychotherapy can change your life for the better. I have found that difficult issues can be healed with the right treatment and connection to a knowledgeable clinician. Please don't hesitate to contact me.

Sonia Sztejnklaper Bell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, ACSW
Verified
Verified
As a therapist with over 30 years of experience, including as a director of clinical services at a non-profit agency, I've worked with individuals of all ages, couples and families. I offer a wide range of therapy services, specializing in helping my clients deal with emotional and behavioral issues, including anxiety and depression. I also have extensive experience working with those undergoing personal transitions, family, marital and relationship issues, coping with medical challenges including loss and grief.

Arturo Trujillo
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
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.
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Nancy Hoopes
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
*MY PRACTICE IS CURRENTLY FULL.* Many of us long for deeper attachments, more intimate understanding from those around us, and new skills. Yet we can find ourselves avoiding the commitments and the profound effort that developing these require. We avoid hard work--physical, mental, or emotional. Seeking therapy and change requires courage and diligence. You are not lazy. However, you might be confounded by the barriers of fear, exhaustion, pain, or habit. My goal is to listen keenly and compassionately. I want to know your personal story, and I want you to feel understood and supported in your transformation.

Hilary See
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Building the therapeutic alliance and trust is an integral part of therapy, which is a top priority of mine. I come from a trauma informed, cognitive behavioral (CBT) background and I maintain a client-centered approach. I see the individual as a whole, and together we can work towards attainable goals to help improve your quality of life. We can practice using tools, developing personal strengths and techniques/coping strategies while building new skills along the way.

Rubina Dhani
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
My therapy style has been described as supportive, caring, and compassionate, with a good sense of humor. I like to focus on identifying clients' strengths and helping them maximize them to overcome obstacles. I'm here to help clients sort through the difficult things right now, and offer a safe place to be open and honest without fear of judgment. I love to see change take place in the lives of people. I love seeing someone who feels broken begin to heal and realize how to love their authentic self.

Britney Blair
Psychologist, PsyD, CBSM
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I work with individuals and couples looking to benefit from brief, problem-focused treatments that work. I provide treatment for individuals and/or couples coping with a wide range of concerns including trouble sleeping, anxiety, depression, couples conflict and concerns with sexual health. I am passionate about helping my patients optimize their physical, mental and emotional health and take a collaborative and practical approach. I am committed to making sure we are a good fit, so please feel free to call me for a complimentary phone consultation.

Octave - Financial District SF Clinic
Psychologist, PhD, PsyD, LCSW, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Octave is a modern practice creating a new standard for mental health care that’s both high-quality and accessible. With in-person and virtual clinics in California, Connecticut, Florida, New Jersey, New York, Texas, and Washington D.C., we partner with you to develop personalized plans that can include individual, couples, and family therapy to best suit your needs. Grounded in science, our approach enables you to experience profound change that is just as measurable as it is meaningful. Learn more at www.findoctave.com

Todd Troutman
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
Verified
Verified
I have been working and teaching in the mental health field for the past 18 years and have helped many people grow, live a more authentic life and form stronger bonds with the ones they love. I believe a good therapeutic relationship forms the foundation from which emotional growth and change occur. I create a warm, playful and collaborative environment where your thoughts and feelings can be safely experienced and explored. Ultimately, a good experience in therapy should help you to become more yourself and feel more secure in who that is.

Stephen Del Grosso
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
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.
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Wellplace Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, PsyD, LCSW, LMFT, YTT
Verified
Verified
Wellplace's compassionate and skilled therapists can help if you're struggling with: chronic perfectionism and self-esteem issues, relationships, grief and loss, work/life balance, life transitions, self-growth, imposter syndrome, codependence, attachment issues, stress and anxiety, depression, substance use and addiction, or trauma. Utilizing evidence-based therapy models, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, your Wellplace therapist will work with you to form an individualized plan to help improve your life in concrete ways.

Chidi Njoku
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
In the last 20 years, I have worked with a number of patient populations, including, couples and families, individuals struggling with addictions, mood disorders, relationship challenges, work stress, and victims of violent crimes. My varied experiences have developed me into the clinician I am today. My style is solution focused, geared towards helping my clients feel safe and empowered to tap into the tools and resources within them.

Andrea Bass
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, ATR-BC
Verified
Verified
Making positive changes in our lives is not always easy. It often takes courage and strength to reach out for support during challenging times. By connecting more deeply with ourselves, our emotions, our bodies, our creativity, other people and the earth, we can learn to alleviate much suffering. I feel honored to accompany you on your journey while providing skillful guidance and resources along the way. If you have been struggling with depression, grief / loss, anxiety, relationship issues, childhood trauma / abuse or post-traumatic stress disorder I can provide ways for you to find healing, resolution and build resilience.

Stephanie Corinna Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I am passionate about helping my clients decrease symptoms of anxiety and depression, communicate more effectively, and disrupt negative relational patterns. In working with couples and individuals, I utilize mindfulness, attachment theory, and trauma-informed care to create a therapeutic environment for healing and change. The goal is not just increased insight but cultivating a different emotional experience that can benefit all aspects of life.

Dr. Shianling Weeks
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
You're deeply caring, creative, and curious. And you feel stuck, not good enough, overwhelmed, hurting. Disconnected from the life you want. You may be in numbness and slowly suffocating in a deep hole. You may find yourself shutting down and avoiding things that are usually important to you. You may be facing a big life change that throws your sense of who you are. You could be struggling to start a family, or dealing with scary thoughts and emotional pain in pregnancy, postpartum, or beyond.

Yashua Gonzalez Robledo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Are you feeling stuck in life, struggling with depression, anxiety, shame, relationship conflicts, or patterns you want to change? I’m here to support you in finding your way, cultivating self-awareness, and greater clarity. I approach therapy with warmth, sensitivity, and compassion. Our work together will hold a space for you to feel seen, heard, and understood. We will identify your goals, get attuned to what you need, and how to achieve it while learning to be gentle with yourself in the process and practicing self-acceptance.

Bart Magee
PhD
Therapy doesn't have to be a mysterious and confusing process. I believe that it should be linked directly to one's personal goals and desire for change. I'll work with you to enhance your self-knowledge, expand your emotional awareness and thinking to provide you new ways of solving problems and enhancing well-being. My style is direct and collaborative and aims to identify patterns of thinking, feeling, acting and relating that reinforce fears and negative attitudes, thereby limiting your ability to pursue your goals. Exploring the underlying forces and dynamics driving those patterns opens up new avenues for growth and change.

John C McLaughlin
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My work is to help people discover this hidden other place from which their impulses and motivations flow, in an attempt at answering the questions of 'why am I this way?' and 'where am I going?' It works when it is a collaboration which can focus your insight at your future. My experience is detailed and extensive with both adult and child therapies. I also do infant parent psychotherapy geared at helping parents adapt to the new person the baby represents in their lives. Relationships, Depression, Identity, and Motivational issues respond to the work I do.

Winston J. Hendzel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
Verified
I believe that psychotherapy is an interpersonal journey of discovery of new perspectives and new ideas on the issues that concern the client(s). The therapist lends his or her knowledge of psychotherapeutic techniques, desire to help, ability to empathize, and his or her ideas from past and present experience The client brings curiosity about himself or herself, expertise on his or her own experience, and a desire/need to change.
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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.
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.
What type of therapist is right for me?
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.
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.
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.
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.