Substance Use Therapists in Cow Hollow, San Francisco, CA
If you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, relationship challenges, grief, substance use, or major life transitions, I’m here to help.
I take an integrative approach tailored to your needs. Using somatic practices, solution-focused strategies, and mindfulness, we’ll work to regulate your nervous system, restore balance, and help you feel more grounded—whether you’re managing stress, processing emotions, or seeking personal growth.
If you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, relationship challenges, grief, substance use, or major life transitions, I’m here to help.
I take an integrative approach tailored to your needs. Using somatic practices, solution-focused strategies, and mindfulness, we’ll work to regulate your nervous system, restore balance, and help you feel more grounded—whether you’re managing stress, processing emotions, or seeking personal growth.
I work with clients who want to change, are interested in getting to know themselves better, and have the courage to engage in that exploration alongside a trusted professional. Your motivation for seeking therapy may be feeling depressed, stuck, anxious, or confused and longing for explanations or just some relief from cycles of distress. Maybe you are aware of the impact your past experiences are having on your current situation or you’re starting to make those connections. Wherever you are in the process, I will guide you in deepening your understanding and empower you to change.
I work with clients who want to change, are interested in getting to know themselves better, and have the courage to engage in that exploration alongside a trusted professional. Your motivation for seeking therapy may be feeling depressed, stuck, anxious, or confused and longing for explanations or just some relief from cycles of distress. Maybe you are aware of the impact your past experiences are having on your current situation or you’re starting to make those connections. Wherever you are in the process, I will guide you in deepening your understanding and empower you to change.
You have the right to exist in the world just as you are. If you're here, something within you may be initiating growth. Maybe you're tired of feeling 'stuck', maybe there are questions you have yet to voice or maybe there is a dissatisfaction with your life or your relationships, most importantly the relationship you have with yourself.
You have the right to exist in the world just as you are. If you're here, something within you may be initiating growth. Maybe you're tired of feeling 'stuck', maybe there are questions you have yet to voice or maybe there is a dissatisfaction with your life or your relationships, most importantly the relationship you have with yourself.
Natalie Doyle
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MBA, AMFT, APCC
Cow Hollow, San Francisco, CA 94123
I work with individuals and couples to explore deep-rooted patterns and move through life transitions and relationship challenges with greater clarity and authenticity. My work often includes supporting people in managing anxiety, strengthening personal boundaries, understanding the impact of family-of-origin dynamics, and processing trauma. My psychotherapy work is informed by a decade in the corporate world, my experience as a birth doula, and an MBA with a focus on coaching.
I work with individuals and couples to explore deep-rooted patterns and move through life transitions and relationship challenges with greater clarity and authenticity. My work often includes supporting people in managing anxiety, strengthening personal boundaries, understanding the impact of family-of-origin dynamics, and processing trauma. My psychotherapy work is informed by a decade in the corporate world, my experience as a birth doula, and an MBA with a focus on coaching.
We all struggle at times to learn from life and to become our best selves. As a young man I pursued a variety of strategies, healthy and unhealthy, to cope with my own struggles. I think we all do that. When I entered into psychotherapy for the first time I found the help that I needed to learn and to grow and to overcome the struggles that had been so overwhelming for me. I became a psychologist to pass on what had been so helpful for me.
We all struggle at times to learn from life and to become our best selves. As a young man I pursued a variety of strategies, healthy and unhealthy, to cope with my own struggles. I think we all do that. When I entered into psychotherapy for the first time I found the help that I needed to learn and to grow and to overcome the struggles that had been so overwhelming for me. I became a psychologist to pass on what had been so helpful for me.
Are you having challenges in your most important relationships? Do you feel overwhelmed by anxiety? Do aspects of your past continue to hold you back? Maybe you feel hopeless or without purpose.
I passionately believe that psychotherapy offers relief from these very human feelings. Navigating the difficult times with a trusted therapist eases suffering. It also leads to greater self-awareness and to a life of meaning and connection. My experience is in helping people with anxiety, trauma, depression, issues of identity, grief, relationship difficulties and challenging life transitions.
Are you having challenges in your most important relationships? Do you feel overwhelmed by anxiety? Do aspects of your past continue to hold you back? Maybe you feel hopeless or without purpose.
I passionately believe that psychotherapy offers relief from these very human feelings. Navigating the difficult times with a trusted therapist eases suffering. It also leads to greater self-awareness and to a life of meaning and connection. My experience is in helping people with anxiety, trauma, depression, issues of identity, grief, relationship difficulties and challenging life transitions.
I have been licensed as a Marriage Family Therapist and life coach for over 27 years. I see a client's issues in the context of the unfolding of the whole person. Making life changes can be a powerfully transformative experience. I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to my clients needs and interests, depending on whether you are more interested counseling or coaching, individual or couple's work. I offer a complimentary phone con to determine whether we may be a good fit. I offer a nonjudgmental and safe space to explore your concerns while also wanting to get you results. My style is supportive, and direct.
I have been licensed as a Marriage Family Therapist and life coach for over 27 years. I see a client's issues in the context of the unfolding of the whole person. Making life changes can be a powerfully transformative experience. I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to my clients needs and interests, depending on whether you are more interested counseling or coaching, individual or couple's work. I offer a complimentary phone con to determine whether we may be a good fit. I offer a nonjudgmental and safe space to explore your concerns while also wanting to get you results. My style is supportive, and direct.
Welcome! I bring a deep sensitivity and nurturing approach to my therapy practice. I believe that we become who we truly are in a safe, welcoming, and loving environment -- free from judgement and imposed expectation. Working with me you can expect to feel unconditionally seen for who you are, and safely encouraged to explore the most challenging parts of your life. My experience is in working with individuals, families, young adults, and adolescents. I focus on working with life transitions, relationship challenges, identity, self-esteem, career hurdles, anxiety, depression, panic disorders, and early childhood trauma.
Welcome! I bring a deep sensitivity and nurturing approach to my therapy practice. I believe that we become who we truly are in a safe, welcoming, and loving environment -- free from judgement and imposed expectation. Working with me you can expect to feel unconditionally seen for who you are, and safely encouraged to explore the most challenging parts of your life. My experience is in working with individuals, families, young adults, and adolescents. I focus on working with life transitions, relationship challenges, identity, self-esteem, career hurdles, anxiety, depression, panic disorders, and early childhood trauma.
In therapy you become more familiar with yourself. The parts you’re proud to share, afraid to share, or secretly wish to share. It’s all welcome. I’ll listen carefully and deeply, and offer reflections and suggestions where appropriate. And I’ll help create a space where you can gently untangle what’s knotted inside, letting what no longer fits fall away so you can live more freely.
In therapy you become more familiar with yourself. The parts you’re proud to share, afraid to share, or secretly wish to share. It’s all welcome. I’ll listen carefully and deeply, and offer reflections and suggestions where appropriate. And I’ll help create a space where you can gently untangle what’s knotted inside, letting what no longer fits fall away so you can live more freely.
You have friction in your relationship. You need help enhancing your connection and communication skills so you can set healthier and stronger boundaries. Maybe you're looking to get ahead of future problems before they start. It can be difficult making a change in your life, even one you want. Couples therapy is an opportunity to work on your relationship to feel closer, to build something that will last. It's also a place to understand why it just doesn't feel like it's working anymore. Come have a space to strengthen boundaries, healthy communication, and re-establish a partnership. Come try couples counseling.
You have friction in your relationship. You need help enhancing your connection and communication skills so you can set healthier and stronger boundaries. Maybe you're looking to get ahead of future problems before they start. It can be difficult making a change in your life, even one you want. Couples therapy is an opportunity to work on your relationship to feel closer, to build something that will last. It's also a place to understand why it just doesn't feel like it's working anymore. Come have a space to strengthen boundaries, healthy communication, and re-establish a partnership. Come try couples counseling.
You and your life isn’t one note. You are multifaceted and the demands you face happen to be as well; balance, as of late, has been hard to achieve. Currently, the sound-track of your life has moved away from a harmonious symphony -or maybe from an upbeat pop song- to something more unnerving and stressful (like the alarm you use to wake up to in the morning or the background music in a horror film—building tension, bracing yourself from some known or unknown threat). Life is stressful...add fears about the future, a breakup, difficult friends/family, and/or other stressors and you may find that old coping strategies aren't enough.
You and your life isn’t one note. You are multifaceted and the demands you face happen to be as well; balance, as of late, has been hard to achieve. Currently, the sound-track of your life has moved away from a harmonious symphony -or maybe from an upbeat pop song- to something more unnerving and stressful (like the alarm you use to wake up to in the morning or the background music in a horror film—building tension, bracing yourself from some known or unknown threat). Life is stressful...add fears about the future, a breakup, difficult friends/family, and/or other stressors and you may find that old coping strategies aren't enough.
My specialty for over 20 years is food, weight, body image and exercise issues as a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist and nutritional consultant . My own eating disorder history led to my path helping those struggling with binging, restricting, purging, compulsive exercise and body dissatisfaction. We work on the BODY level with nutrition; the FEELING level, addressing anxiety, depression, self esteem; the THINKING level, obsessing about calories, carbohydrates, fat grams, the gym, the scale; we build EMPOWERMENT, finding your voice, using boundaries, recognizing and honoring your needs, healthier coping skills. Our focus is to normalize eating and change your relationship to food and to your body.
My specialty for over 20 years is food, weight, body image and exercise issues as a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist and nutritional consultant . My own eating disorder history led to my path helping those struggling with binging, restricting, purging, compulsive exercise and body dissatisfaction. We work on the BODY level with nutrition; the FEELING level, addressing anxiety, depression, self esteem; the THINKING level, obsessing about calories, carbohydrates, fat grams, the gym, the scale; we build EMPOWERMENT, finding your voice, using boundaries, recognizing and honoring your needs, healthier coping skills. Our focus is to normalize eating and change your relationship to food and to your body.
Are you hoping to make a meaningful shift in your life—discover your purpose, free yourself from an addiction, reduce anxiety, or strengthen your relationships? I believe therapy offers a way to connect inward, access your own wisdom, and create lasting changes that lead to a more fulfilling life. In our work together, I invite you to explore the areas that may be holding you back and support you in moving from where you are to where you want to be. My approach is warm, relational, authentic, and accepting, while also being action-oriented and solution-focused.
Are you hoping to make a meaningful shift in your life—discover your purpose, free yourself from an addiction, reduce anxiety, or strengthen your relationships? I believe therapy offers a way to connect inward, access your own wisdom, and create lasting changes that lead to a more fulfilling life. In our work together, I invite you to explore the areas that may be holding you back and support you in moving from where you are to where you want to be. My approach is warm, relational, authentic, and accepting, while also being action-oriented and solution-focused.
I am dedicated to helping people identify and work through symptoms, problems, and obstacles to true health and vitality in personal and professional relationships. I have over thirty years experience working as a therapist, teacher, consultant, coach. I am Certified as an EFT Therapist for couple's and individuals (ICEEFT.com). I am also a Certified EFT Supervisor. Currently I am helping several therapists become certified in EFT for Couples via Zoom or in person. I am Certified in Coherence Therapy (CoherenceTherapy.com). I am Certified and a trainer in Emotional Brain Training. (EBTconnect.net) www.LoveandMarriageWorks.com
I am dedicated to helping people identify and work through symptoms, problems, and obstacles to true health and vitality in personal and professional relationships. I have over thirty years experience working as a therapist, teacher, consultant, coach. I am Certified as an EFT Therapist for couple's and individuals (ICEEFT.com). I am also a Certified EFT Supervisor. Currently I am helping several therapists become certified in EFT for Couples via Zoom or in person. I am Certified in Coherence Therapy (CoherenceTherapy.com). I am Certified and a trainer in Emotional Brain Training. (EBTconnect.net) www.LoveandMarriageWorks.com
I work collaboratively to help you become aware of your strengths and start finding solutions that will enhance your life and relationships.
Being mindful of how societal attitudes about success, gender, age, class, religion, ethnicity, sexuality, body image and relationships impact our experience of life helps guide the work.
In a supportive environment I work with individuals as they explore and learn to live their life, in their own context, in their own way.
I work collaboratively to help you become aware of your strengths and start finding solutions that will enhance your life and relationships.
Being mindful of how societal attitudes about success, gender, age, class, religion, ethnicity, sexuality, body image and relationships impact our experience of life helps guide the work.
In a supportive environment I work with individuals as they explore and learn to live their life, in their own context, in their own way.
We at the Bay Area Center for Adolescents understand that adolescence can be a difficult time for preteens, teens, young adults, and parents. On the one hand, adolescents are learning to manage life on their own and wanting more independence, but on the other hand, they may not be prepared for the responsibilities of life or realizing the consequences of their actions. We work with adolescents and their families to navigate this difficult time while helping adolescents to become independent, but still maintain the relationship with family.
The Bay Area Center for Adolescents is a group of providers who all know how to connect with adolescents and their families and provide effective therapy.
We at the Bay Area Center for Adolescents understand that adolescence can be a difficult time for preteens, teens, young adults, and parents. On the one hand, adolescents are learning to manage life on their own and wanting more independence, but on the other hand, they may not be prepared for the responsibilities of life or realizing the consequences of their actions. We work with adolescents and their families to navigate this difficult time while helping adolescents to become independent, but still maintain the relationship with family.
The Bay Area Center for Adolescents is a group of providers who all know how to connect with adolescents and their families and provide effective therapy.
You are here because on some level you know that life can be better. It is possible to feel, think, and actually live more in alignment with the ways that we really want to. Psychotherapy is a highly effective tool that can help get us there. While friends can help relieve loneliness and various medications can ease symptoms, the process of psychotherapy helps us to change the way we experience and interact with our feelings and with the world around us. For over 25 years I have had a full-time psychotherapy and coaching practice and have helped many individuals and couples activate potential and live fuller more rewarding lives.
You are here because on some level you know that life can be better. It is possible to feel, think, and actually live more in alignment with the ways that we really want to. Psychotherapy is a highly effective tool that can help get us there. While friends can help relieve loneliness and various medications can ease symptoms, the process of psychotherapy helps us to change the way we experience and interact with our feelings and with the world around us. For over 25 years I have had a full-time psychotherapy and coaching practice and have helped many individuals and couples activate potential and live fuller more rewarding lives.
When I ask my clients what brings them to therapy, I am often told it is because they are feeling “stuck.” Many of my clients struggle with questions related to values and life purpose. Others may require support navigating difficult transitions, setting boundaries, or overcoming burnout in their professional lives and relationships. I specialize in the treatment of stress, anxiety, depression and ADHD using evidence-based approaches. Additionally, I provide preparation/integration for therapeutic ketamine sessions, helping you to make sense of and assimilate the insights you gained during these experiences into your daily life.
When I ask my clients what brings them to therapy, I am often told it is because they are feeling “stuck.” Many of my clients struggle with questions related to values and life purpose. Others may require support navigating difficult transitions, setting boundaries, or overcoming burnout in their professional lives and relationships. I specialize in the treatment of stress, anxiety, depression and ADHD using evidence-based approaches. Additionally, I provide preparation/integration for therapeutic ketamine sessions, helping you to make sense of and assimilate the insights you gained during these experiences into your daily life.
Marina Counseling | Affirming & Inclusive Therapy
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, AMFT
1 Endorsed
Cow Hollow, San Francisco, CA 94123
Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face them alone. Our diverse team of therapists provides trauma-informed, holistic, and culturally-sensitive psychotherapy for adults, children, teens, couples, and families, in person in San Francisco's Marina and Downtown districts, and virtually for residents in all of California. Our sliding scale is thoughtfully adjusted to your financial circumstances. We take great care to connect you with a therapist who resonates with your lived experience and the challenges you're facing.
Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face them alone. Our diverse team of therapists provides trauma-informed, holistic, and culturally-sensitive psychotherapy for adults, children, teens, couples, and families, in person in San Francisco's Marina and Downtown districts, and virtually for residents in all of California. Our sliding scale is thoughtfully adjusted to your financial circumstances. We take great care to connect you with a therapist who resonates with your lived experience and the challenges you're facing.
Hello! I work with individuals who wish to create lasting, positive changes in their lives and relationships. I offer safe, compassionate and supportive counseling in an atmosphere that deepens understanding, promotes healing, and releases potential. Unresolved emotional issues can stifle creativity, confidence, ambition, and our ability for good relationships. Trauma and loss can cause sadness, depression and pain that inhibit and block. My personal style is interactive, empathic, non-judgmental and respectful of individual values and choices.
Hello! I work with individuals who wish to create lasting, positive changes in their lives and relationships. I offer safe, compassionate and supportive counseling in an atmosphere that deepens understanding, promotes healing, and releases potential. Unresolved emotional issues can stifle creativity, confidence, ambition, and our ability for good relationships. Trauma and loss can cause sadness, depression and pain that inhibit and block. My personal style is interactive, empathic, non-judgmental and respectful of individual values and choices.
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Substance Use Therapists
How do substance and drug recovery or rehabilitation programs work?
In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other clients in recovery; in outpatient programs, individuals reside at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counselors, and psychotherapists. Staff often also includes people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other methods.
How do 12-step programs combined with psychotherapy work?
Members of 12-step programs help each other reach abstinence and work to maintain it. These programs promote complete change in the individual’s emotional, mental, physical, and even spiritual perspectives. Some programs require that new members attend 90 meetings in 90 days. Many people do attend these programs in conjunction with their work in psychotherapy; the combination of therapy along with 12-step can be extremely effective.
How does harm reduction combined with psychotherapy work?
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, harm reduction prevents death, injury, disease, overdose, and substance misuse. People who choose harm reduction for substance use reduce the amount of drugs they consume. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.
Are there specific medications for substance and drug use?
There are medications approved to treat substance use disorder—such as buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone, and acamprosate. These medications do help people cope with substance use as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone can help reduce cravings, methadone is an opioid medication used to treat severe pain, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.