Therapists in San Francisco, CA

As a skilled psychotherapist, I understand the challenges and concerns that can arise when seeking therapy. That's why I accept insurance to make the process more accessible and affordable for those in need. Whether you're new to therapy or have sought help in the past, my goal is to empower you with the tools and insights necessary to manage life's difficulties and achieve healthy, meaningful relationships. With over 26 years of experience, I have worked extensively with clients facing chronic and terminal illnesses, as well as their support systems, helping to alleviate stress and promote positive coping strategies.

Are you trying to figure out who you are, what you want, and how to get there? Does it seem like you think differently than others, procrastinate too often, are having trouble focusing, and feeling stuck? Starting to question if all the partying is getting in the way of your goals? Ready to blow up your life if things don't change? Got a nagging feeling you may need more support than you currently have? Need clarity on your relationships and help on how to communicate things? Not sure about your career path, or totally burned out with the one you're in? Do you feel like you should have it all figured out by now? Let's get into it.

As you begin a new year and are thinking about making resolutions to change things in your life that have stopped working for you, one might asks where do I start? How might your life improve if you followed through on the things that you know you want to do differently? What if you adopted healthier habits, learned a new skill or made changes to job or relationships? What are the things that bring you happiness and life satisfaction? Why do you keep on engaging in behaviors that feel safe and familiar but are leading you nowhere? As the new year begins it is time to get unstuck and make positive changes for yourself.

I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) psychologist with experience working with issues ranging from anxiety and depression to trauma, family problems, and relationship issues. I approach treatment in a direct, dynamic, culturally sensitive, and client focused way. I am particularly interested in issues of diversity, couples, families, work stress, and helping you overcome patterns and obstacles that hinder your personal transformation.

If you’ve been struggling with anxiety, depression, body image, and your relationship with food, I can help. I'm ready to roll up my sleeves and help each of my clients. I believe we work as a team. I strive to help you fully see your strengths and gifts and will always convey the respect and honor it is to be able to know people so deeply. My aim is to help you feel better and healthier so you can enjoy a life engaged in activities and relationships that are meaningful and fulfilling to you. Together, we will identify what's working, what is keeping you stuck, and collaboratively develop a plan for change.

Do you find yourself uncontrollably spiraling with your thoughts at the most inconvenient times? Does it feel like you are completely at the mercy of overwhelming emotions due to a difficult situation? There is an inherent amount of pain and difficulty that comes with life: a strained relationship, a stressful job, or the loss of a loved one for instance. Our work together will involve reducing the impact and influence these difficult experiences are holding over you while learning how to hold steady in the midst of an emotional storm.

No one warned you "adulting" would be so hard. You’re tired of feeling overwhelmed by trying to figure out if you’re on the right path, frustrated by an unfulfilling job or possibly annoyed by your dating life (or lack thereof). The problem is you’re not sure what else to do. You’ve spent your entire life following a carefully laid-out plan. You’ve gotten the degrees, secured the job, and landed the apartment. Your life is good but you wonder if "good" is enough. This is where I come in. We’ll work together to define your goals, create a clear path forward, and take action.

I enjoy working with individuals who are negotiating changes, difficulties, or losses in their lives and trying to understand their experience. I believe it is up to each of us to make sense of our lives, and psychotherapy is often a valuable place to explore this in an open and non-judgmental way. It is often turning points or changing phases of life that call us to question things, confront us with important decisions, and challenge us to decide what is meaningful. Symptoms of depression and anxiety, or events such as illness, trauma and loss can call into question our beliefs, values and goals in life.

Life challenges and transitions can be scary and overwhelming. Sometimes you need someone to support you through them. My therapeutic approach is as a guide, honoring your stories and experiences in the world. Our work together will be collaborative, holistic, somatic and integrative. Everyone is different and together we will discover and explore healing modalities that will work best for you. With over 15 years of experience working in community mental health with diverse and traditionally marginalized communities, I offer a unique grounded perspective of the intersections of oppression and the impact it has on our mental health.

I am a CBT therapist who has been licensed since 2017. I have worked in the field of Psychology since 1992 and have extensive experience working with children, adults and families. I am most interested in working with children, parents, and families but I also work with individual adults.

Whether you’re stuck in your life, or having trouble coping with problem relationships, addictions, anxiety, or depression, now is the perfect time to start therapy. Therapy can help you to improve your quality of life and learn to reconnect with yourself and the world. For more than 12 years I have been helping clients transcend their problems, gain insight, develop new coping strategies, and change unhealthy behavior patterns through empathy, warmth, and understanding. My many years of experience mean I can quickly help you zero in on the underlying causes of your unhappiness, while supporting you throughout the process.

Are you a woman feeling overwhelmed, sad, anxious…possibly even derailed? Like something just isn’t right? Perhaps these issues are arising now to be healed. These feelings may mean that you are ready to discover a path to greater alignment with your purpose, your gifts, your desires! You may need expert help to embark on those journeys, even if you don’t know what they are yet! Your own highest expression in love, life, and leadership invite you to gently relax and listen to your deeper truth. I welcome you with great understanding, calm curiosity, and heart-to-heart connection, as we illuminate your path of self-actualization.

My style is focused on educating, supporting, and empowering others in developing emotional and behavioral coping skills that are healthy and effective to manage life’s difficulties. I am deeply passionate about sharing the power of meditation and practicing a mindful life. I believe that learning and cultivating a meditation practice can lead to awakening insight which expands the individual’s ability to explore their own pain and suffering. Therefore, I integrate mindfulness as a pivotal piece in not only my personal life but in all my therapeutic approaches.

You are ready to initiate a process of change, growth and reconnection with yourself and others. You feel overwhelmed, stuck, or caught in a spiral of thoughts. My focus is on supporting people who are anxious, experiencing grief and loss, and navigating life transitions. My therapeutic approach is mindful, compassionate and non-judgmental. In therapy, I will listen, we will collaborate, and you will learn to cultivate the curiosity and compassion needed to understand your emotions to process and integrate life's experiences. My intention is to help you identify tools to help you cope with life's challenges, and find peace of mind.

Over 2 decades of experience helping people like you with anxiety, panic, fears, difficult life transitions, shame, guilt, and everyday stress, My therapy style is friendly, warm, and collaborative. I use evidence-based treatment modalities including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), and Mindfulness training to guide you through your journey to a richer and fuller life. All sessions are via Video therapy and available to CA residents only. To request an intake session, visit www.anxietytherapysf.com and complete the appointment request form.

I'm a scientist and a clinician. I believe in evidence-based treatments supported by extensive clinical research at the best medical institutions in the world. My methods have been evaluated and used by scientists and clinicians at the Mayo Clinic, USC, UCSF, Yale, Stanford, Harvard University Center for Brain Science, Johns Hopkins, University of Haifa, MIT, Cambridge, Hebrew University etc

Being a therapist is one of the greatest joys in my life. It allows me the opportunity to encourage and witness the human growth process in a profound and personal way. Research shows that modern day distress is caused by isolation and disconnection, which many of us feel even in relationships. We are social creatures who thrive when we feel connected, especially to those who matter the most to us. The work and goal of therapy is to explore and strengthen our connections, first and foremost to ourselves, then to our partners, our families, or people in general.

Are you feeling anxious, depressed or stuck? Are you struggling with emotional wounds that are holding you back from living the life you truly want for yourself? Are you satisfied in your most important relationships? When life throws you challenges it may seem impossible to go it alone. Therapy is a healthy and interactive dialogue that can help you achieve your goals and gain a greater sense of self-acceptance and acceptance of others. My style is warm, non-judgmental and curious.

Childhood can be an incredibly challenging time for kids, as well as for their families. The days can drag on, as the years fly by. While teens and children strive for independence and control, we as adults know that it may take time and effort until they are truly ready to take the reins successfully. This can be a difficult balance that can lead to turmoil and conflict. I am here to help young people find the tools to successfully navigate this time of change, and to help whole families increase respectful dialogue and peace at home. I also work with parents to increase effective parenting and co-parenting strategies.