Therapists in Civic Center, San Francisco, CA

I specialize in helping men who are dealing with anxiety to feel less stressed and more in control of their lives. Many people who choose to work with me are struggling with conflict or uncertainty in their relationships, anxiety about work and life direction, self-criticism and low self esteem, and hesitation about making big changes in their lives. I help to provide some new tools for managing problems areas in your life, as well as a space to talk without judgement or concern about how I'll react.

Nicole Danielle Watts, LCSW is an intuitive creative, public servant, and compassionate visionary possessing over 30 years of Clinical Social Work experience. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from The University of Maryland at College Park and her Master of Social Work Degree from Howard University in Washington, DC. She was credentialed as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in the year 2000. Nicole has provided mental health treatment services in a myriad of settings. Her clinical work with youth, adults, couples, and families has spanned over three decades.

People I work with often tell me they feel anxious or dissatisfied, unable to enjoy life for reasons they may not understand. No amount of yoga or meditation can dispel the sense that something is wrong. We live in a world made of language, and psychological symptoms are a means of communication. Something in you needs to be heard, and a trained professional can help. If we can decipher the language of your distress, you may find you can change. My aim is to help you listen to and experience yourself in new or long-forgotten ways so that you may, in the words of W.B. Yeats, "live... with a clearer, perhaps even with a fiercer life."

Do you find yourself ruminating about certain things? Are you unable to fall asleep at night because your mind keeps racing? Are there things you want to get off your chest but feel like nobody will understand? One way or another, you’re here because you want to feel better. You want to live your life to the fullest yet can’t quite seem to figure out how. This is where our work comes in.

I provide psychotherapy for individuals, couples and families. My aim is to help you identify and understand past experiences and to assist you in making decisions to cultivate a life of satisfaction, meaning and peace.

We work with a diverse population of adult individuals, couples, and special interest groups who may be struggling with any number of mental health challenges related to anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, relationship issues, and substance abuse, among others. We are committed to providing culturally competent care across the spectrum of age, race, gender, sexuality, religion, and background.

Life comes with a lot of challenges and adversity that can sometimes feel overwhelming. Maybe you're noticing that you complain a lot about feeling stressed, tired, and unfulfilled or you know you'd be happier if you made changes but it feels too difficult and discouraging. It’s possible to feel better. My clients discover that it's possible to manage their difficult feelings and be more engaged in their relationships. With over ten years of experience, I work with people who want to make changes in their lives, learn healthy coping strategies, heal past trauma, and improve their relationships with others.

I view psychotherapy as a joint venture in which we work collaboratively to reach your goals. My style is direct, transparent and positive, warm, interactive and nonjudgemental. I create the safety needed within our relationship to allow us to explore the issues that underlie depression, anxiety, loneliness, lack of fulfillment and other concerns. As a therapist I follow your lead. With over two decades of experience I work diligently to understand each individual, employing elements of psychoanalytic, mindfulness and cognitive behavioral theories to create an approach that best suits the unique individual with whom I am working.

Accepting clients as of June 2023. I work with couples on topics such as polyamory, sexuality, infidelity, codependency, and addiction. As a therapist, I value honesty above all else because if we're not honest about what is bothering us, we can't fix it- that means that we have to sometimes be truthful to ourselves or sometimes be truthful to our partners. I am extremely direct as a therapist, I use plenty of dark humor, and my clients often describe me as the most effective therapist they have worked with. Please feel free to email me for a consultation and check out my website for group therapy I offer for addiction/codependency!

Accepting new clients (update May 2023): I help clients shine a light on things not serving them - limiting beliefs, low self-esteem, negative habits, self-critical thoughts, or unhealthy relationships. Each of my clients is an expert in their own experience, and my role is to help you understand and take affirming actions and positive steps in the right direction. I am particularly interested in working with people navigating transition, relationship issues, or who have a deep desire for a greater sense of meaning or healthier self-esteem. I also enjoy working with college-age adults struggling with anxiety or depression.

Do you feel stuck, overwhelmed, stressed, or struggle with anxiety, anger or depression? If so, you are in the right place. Do you have goals you'd like to achieve (any goal imaginable) and are struggling to reach these goals? If so, you are ALSO in the right place. I can provide you the tools to be more in control of your thoughts, emotions and behaviors, live your life in a "flow state," and actualize your dreams and desires.

I am a licensed psychologist with 20+ years of experience. My style is warm, collaborative and down to earth. Along with helping you identify patterns and stuck places, I offer new perspectives and coping skills training to help you overcome challenges and live a fulfilling life.

I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist who provides holistic psychotherapy for people who are struggling with anxiety, depression, and relationship issues, especially in immigrant and cross-cultural families with a history of complex trauma. I believe that our symptoms make sense in the context of our early experiences, family histories, and systems we live in. We learn resilience and survival strategies in difficult situations that may not be sustainable for us now. Therapy has lasting results when it starts with an exploration of who you are as a whole person, not just the symptoms you are experiencing right now. ​

Thank you for visiting my profile. I feel honored whenever people allow me into their lives—especially when they don’t know me. As a therapist, my primary areas of focus are trauma, addictions, anxiety and relationships.

I help people lead an examined life, especially when they're making transformative, profound shifts. I love to meet people when they're trying to make big changes relationships, careers, or rebooting their life out of addiction, depression, or bad relationships. I offer both practical, tactical solutions and exploration of deeper, unconscious currents. I have a particular interest in people looking to develop or integrate a sense of spiritual with the material and highly-successful refugees from messed up families. I work with people in tech, leaders, artists and seekers who are looking to lead a vital and integrated life.