Therapists in San Francisco, CA
As a seasoned depth psychologist formally trained in exploring the depths of being human, I will work collaboratively with you to get to the root of what ails you. I find cultivating an affirming, caring stance allows an individual to move more readily towards healing and the resolution of problems and difficulties. Consequently, you can be the person you want to be thereby realizing greater personal agency and generating more successful relationships. The heart and soul of my practice involves working with chronic shame, gender and sexuality issues, life transitions, grief, loss, trauma, dissociated self-states, self exploration.
As a seasoned depth psychologist formally trained in exploring the depths of being human, I will work collaboratively with you to get to the root of what ails you. I find cultivating an affirming, caring stance allows an individual to move more readily towards healing and the resolution of problems and difficulties. Consequently, you can be the person you want to be thereby realizing greater personal agency and generating more successful relationships. The heart and soul of my practice involves working with chronic shame, gender and sexuality issues, life transitions, grief, loss, trauma, dissociated self-states, self exploration.
Jessica Turner
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94123 (Online Only)
I am dedicated to offering support and hope to individuals, couples and adolescents who may be working through a myriad of challenges. I offer a warm environment in which to explore and untangle the complexities of life. I aim to support you in sifting through what feels difficult and to offer a grounded, objective and kindhearted space in which to gain the insight necessary for growth. Transformation is possible when one speaks their truth and when one is fully seen in that truth in connection with a compassionate other.
I am dedicated to offering support and hope to individuals, couples and adolescents who may be working through a myriad of challenges. I offer a warm environment in which to explore and untangle the complexities of life. I aim to support you in sifting through what feels difficult and to offer a grounded, objective and kindhearted space in which to gain the insight necessary for growth. Transformation is possible when one speaks their truth and when one is fully seen in that truth in connection with a compassionate other.
Samantha Segall Therapy LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94110 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with depression or anxiety? Do you need support processing a recent trauma? Are you grieving a loss? Everyone needs support sometimes and having the support of a licensed therapist can help to make things feel a bit more manageable. Together we can explore what you need to feel more resourced and help you to become more present in your own life. My hope is for you to leave therapy with deeper insight, increased trust in yourself and a renewed sense of confidence.
Are you struggling with depression or anxiety? Do you need support processing a recent trauma? Are you grieving a loss? Everyone needs support sometimes and having the support of a licensed therapist can help to make things feel a bit more manageable. Together we can explore what you need to feel more resourced and help you to become more present in your own life. My hope is for you to leave therapy with deeper insight, increased trust in yourself and a renewed sense of confidence.
I help adults with problems around self-esteem, mid and late life issues,sexual orientation, life coaching, codependency, and addiction/substance use.
I help adults with problems around self-esteem, mid and late life issues,sexual orientation, life coaching, codependency, and addiction/substance use.
Sky Meets Sea Child and Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94118
Hello, I'm Julia Hammett! With a background in Fine Arts, teaching, and professional childcare, I studied Marriage and Family Therapy and Art Therapy at Notre Dame de Namur University and have been working with children and their caregivers since 2014.
Hello, I'm Julia Hammett! With a background in Fine Arts, teaching, and professional childcare, I studied Marriage and Family Therapy and Art Therapy at Notre Dame de Namur University and have been working with children and their caregivers since 2014.
Ian Pereida-Perry
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94114
Therapy is a way to find out what is real. It is an opportunity to explore the byways of your past, future, and present selves. It’s a chance to seek truth, safety, vulnerability, belonging, and your unknown parts. As waves of sensations, thoughts, urges, and habitual impulses come crashing over you it can be healing to have a safe, understanding, empathetic, and objective person to turn to. I offer clients a caring perspective, emotional holding, honesty, dependability, and hope.
Therapy is a way to find out what is real. It is an opportunity to explore the byways of your past, future, and present selves. It’s a chance to seek truth, safety, vulnerability, belonging, and your unknown parts. As waves of sensations, thoughts, urges, and habitual impulses come crashing over you it can be healing to have a safe, understanding, empathetic, and objective person to turn to. I offer clients a caring perspective, emotional holding, honesty, dependability, and hope.
I am Dr. Koba, a licensed clinical psychologist. I specialize in working with couples, women, and men. I provide psychotherapy and coaching. I work with couples helping them improve their relationship through improving communication, intimacy, and connection. I also work with pregnant and postpartum women as well as women who struggle with parenting issues and work/life/career balance. I work with men helping them find their authentic self. My style is warm, non-judgmental, and direct. I believe that together we can change the way you think, interact, and relate to others and yourself.
I am Dr. Koba, a licensed clinical psychologist. I specialize in working with couples, women, and men. I provide psychotherapy and coaching. I work with couples helping them improve their relationship through improving communication, intimacy, and connection. I also work with pregnant and postpartum women as well as women who struggle with parenting issues and work/life/career balance. I work with men helping them find their authentic self. My style is warm, non-judgmental, and direct. I believe that together we can change the way you think, interact, and relate to others and yourself.
Dr. Adina M Ascher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, PhD
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94103 (Online Only)
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.
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.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults seeking support to improve social and emotional well-being and alleviate distress. I support children struggling at home or at school due to academic or environmental stressors, mood and behavioral challenges, attention and concentration difficulties, and those with learning differences. I also provide supportive parent consultation in which we work together towards a better understanding of your child’s experience and behavior to increase social-emotional functioning and academic success.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults seeking support to improve social and emotional well-being and alleviate distress. I support children struggling at home or at school due to academic or environmental stressors, mood and behavioral challenges, attention and concentration difficulties, and those with learning differences. I also provide supportive parent consultation in which we work together towards a better understanding of your child’s experience and behavior to increase social-emotional functioning and academic success.
Maureen Gregg Kroll
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94118 (Online Only)
We humans are relational. We all need support, and this is a meaningful step -- choosing to enter therapy and accept that support. As an LMFT, my emphasis is on relationship. That could be relationships to anyone and ultimately it is relationship to oneself. I work with empathy, partnering with you in your growth, with the aim of expanding your love of self and life. I ask that you join me in being curious about you and to treat our work as a lab for learning which you can take outside of our sessions and apply to your life. We are all naturally striving toward greater health and aliveness -- it is the thrust of life.
We humans are relational. We all need support, and this is a meaningful step -- choosing to enter therapy and accept that support. As an LMFT, my emphasis is on relationship. That could be relationships to anyone and ultimately it is relationship to oneself. I work with empathy, partnering with you in your growth, with the aim of expanding your love of self and life. I ask that you join me in being curious about you and to treat our work as a lab for learning which you can take outside of our sessions and apply to your life. We are all naturally striving toward greater health and aliveness -- it is the thrust of life.
Nicholas Lawrence Seibel
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94158 (Online Only)
Nice to meet you! My name is Nicholas and I am excited to meet with you. I am a California local born and raised in Los Angeles but now reside in San Francisco. I received my education in San Francisco and thrive in a city full of advanced technology and innovation. Combining both evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy and the mindfulness of Buddhist teachings, Acceptance and Commitment therapy has proven healing and useful to many clients. I also enjoy working through your childhood experiences. Together, I can help you develop the competency to face your past, find comfort in the present, and look forward to the future.
Nice to meet you! My name is Nicholas and I am excited to meet with you. I am a California local born and raised in Los Angeles but now reside in San Francisco. I received my education in San Francisco and thrive in a city full of advanced technology and innovation. Combining both evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy and the mindfulness of Buddhist teachings, Acceptance and Commitment therapy has proven healing and useful to many clients. I also enjoy working through your childhood experiences. Together, I can help you develop the competency to face your past, find comfort in the present, and look forward to the future.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94115
We are a group of Marriage and Family Therapists with locations in San Francisco, Oakland, and Orinda. We offer child and family play therapy, Hand in Hand Parenting coaching, individual and couples therapy, Brainspotting and trainings. Whether you are a child, parent, or teacher, we want to empower you to connect deeply with yourself and to help you create meaningful and satisfying relationships. Through the tools of play therapy, hand in hand parenting coaching, and relational psychotherapy we help children and adults reflect, build stronger bonds, and find the inner resources to create the family life you are longing for.
We are a group of Marriage and Family Therapists with locations in San Francisco, Oakland, and Orinda. We offer child and family play therapy, Hand in Hand Parenting coaching, individual and couples therapy, Brainspotting and trainings. Whether you are a child, parent, or teacher, we want to empower you to connect deeply with yourself and to help you create meaningful and satisfying relationships. Through the tools of play therapy, hand in hand parenting coaching, and relational psychotherapy we help children and adults reflect, build stronger bonds, and find the inner resources to create the family life you are longing for.
Dr. Jesus Leyva is a clinical psychologist who is licensed in the state of California. Dr. Leyva provides psychological testing and psychotherapy services via Telehealth.
Dr. Jesus Leyva is a clinical psychologist who is licensed in the state of California. Dr. Leyva provides psychological testing and psychotherapy services via Telehealth.
Audrey Lehmann, PhD
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CADCIII
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94114 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Please note that I am presently booked and not excepting new clients. I am committed to learning about who you truly are and working with you to make long lasting change. Based on 25 years clinical experience, I take an active role in the therapy process by helping you gain insight into patterns in your life. Therapy can also involve weekly homework assignments - this is optional.
Please note that I am presently booked and not excepting new clients. I am committed to learning about who you truly are and working with you to make long lasting change. Based on 25 years clinical experience, I take an active role in the therapy process by helping you gain insight into patterns in your life. Therapy can also involve weekly homework assignments - this is optional.
Greg Bodin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94104
Anxiety is something you’ve struggled with for a long time. While you seem to be functioning OK on the outside, inside you’re dealing with feelings of dread, catastrophic thoughts that you can’t seem to stop, and constantly feeling like you need to plan for what could go wrong. The good news is that therapy can help you struggle less with anxiety. You and I will work together to help you relate to anxiety more effectively and focus on building a full and vital life.
Anxiety is something you’ve struggled with for a long time. While you seem to be functioning OK on the outside, inside you’re dealing with feelings of dread, catastrophic thoughts that you can’t seem to stop, and constantly feeling like you need to plan for what could go wrong. The good news is that therapy can help you struggle less with anxiety. You and I will work together to help you relate to anxiety more effectively and focus on building a full and vital life.
Shahin Carrigan
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, AMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94105 (Online Only)
Putting off your mental health any longer is not an option. Enroll as a client today! WellPsyche providers can help you regain control of your life and function at your best. WellPsyche is a telehealth practice only. All WellPsyche provider appointments are via Zoom, ensuring you can receive medication management and psychotherapy from the comfort of home.
Putting off your mental health any longer is not an option. Enroll as a client today! WellPsyche providers can help you regain control of your life and function at your best. WellPsyche is a telehealth practice only. All WellPsyche provider appointments are via Zoom, ensuring you can receive medication management and psychotherapy from the comfort of home.
Leah Heyman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94115
Tired of feeling exhausted and stuck in a life that doesn't work for you? You don't have to figure this out by yourself. I'm here to help you cultivate resilience, reconcile past pains, and forge a path toward greater well-being. I specialize in working with teens and adults navigating the complexities of what it means to live in this world. My focus areas include dissociation, substance use/addiction, concussions/TBIs and disordered eating. My approach emphasizes setting healthy boundaries, building connection to self and others, and developing tools for more effective communication.
Tired of feeling exhausted and stuck in a life that doesn't work for you? You don't have to figure this out by yourself. I'm here to help you cultivate resilience, reconcile past pains, and forge a path toward greater well-being. I specialize in working with teens and adults navigating the complexities of what it means to live in this world. My focus areas include dissociation, substance use/addiction, concussions/TBIs and disordered eating. My approach emphasizes setting healthy boundaries, building connection to self and others, and developing tools for more effective communication.
I have extensive experience providing individual therapy. My clients are often struggling with unhealthy or unsatisfying relationships. They may be having difficulty setting boundaries or are limited due to fear of closeness. I also work with students and professionals who are experiencing dissatisfaction, burnout, or imposter syndrome. Together, we work to identify and remove barriers that are getting in the way. I work best with clients who are interested in understanding themselves, their histories, and patterns of thought and feeling. Through therapy, people are able to make lasting, meaningful changes in their lives.
I have extensive experience providing individual therapy. My clients are often struggling with unhealthy or unsatisfying relationships. They may be having difficulty setting boundaries or are limited due to fear of closeness. I also work with students and professionals who are experiencing dissatisfaction, burnout, or imposter syndrome. Together, we work to identify and remove barriers that are getting in the way. I work best with clients who are interested in understanding themselves, their histories, and patterns of thought and feeling. Through therapy, people are able to make lasting, meaningful changes in their lives.
Alter N Bader
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94114 (Online Only)
I was raised by caring parents whose emotional maturity mirrored their upbringing. My journey to understand, navigate, and thrive beyond those experiences, including childhood trauma, has led me on a fulfilling path. I address a broad spectrum of issues including communication & boundaries, anxiety, relationships, depression, trauma, addiction, recovery, harm reduction, grief, loss, and resilience.
I was raised by caring parents whose emotional maturity mirrored their upbringing. My journey to understand, navigate, and thrive beyond those experiences, including childhood trauma, has led me on a fulfilling path. I address a broad spectrum of issues including communication & boundaries, anxiety, relationships, depression, trauma, addiction, recovery, harm reduction, grief, loss, and resilience.
Tomomi Yamada Rector
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94117
I am an interactive, solution-focused therapist. I provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. My clients describe me "DIFFERENT" and "EFFECTIVE". I will help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life.
I am an interactive, solution-focused therapist. I provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. My clients describe me "DIFFERENT" and "EFFECTIVE". I will help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in San Francisco, CA
3,000+
Average cost per session
$189
Therapists in San Francisco, CA who prioritize treating:
93% | Anxiety |
86% | Depression |
82% | Relationship Issues |
74% | Self Esteem |
69% | Trauma and PTSD |
68% | Stress |
66% | Life Transitions |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
72% | Aetna |
56% | Cigna and Evernorth |
54% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in San Francisco, CA see their clients
54% | In Person and Online | |
46% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
75% | Female | |
23% | Male | |
2% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in San Francisco?
Search for nearby therapists or counselors by inputting your city, town, or suburb; or zip code; or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or zip code into the search bar.
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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.