Teen Therapists in Financial District, San Francisco, CA
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Laura Picard
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, 135100
Verified
Verified
I love working with
adolescent
, teens and young adults! All are welcome:).
With a kind heart and open mind, I strive to make therapy a comfortable place where you can explore the deepest insights about yourself with compassion and empathy. Therapy is a place to reinstill hope and better navigate life. Using a three prong approach that integrates past, present and future we can create a full picture to heal, solve problems and reach your goals. Together we will build on your strengths, find helpful coping skills with evidence based tools and help you learn about yourself.
Ramandeep Kular
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I have experience working with depression, anxiety, grief, life transitions, relationship issues, self-wellness, South Asian families and the bi-cultural pressures, children of divorce and various
teen
concerns.
I engage with each person as an individual that requires a unique set of skills specifically altered to address your personal sources of distress. I offer a safe, non-judgmental, compassionate and supportive environment so that you can create the change you are seeking. There are times in our lives when we struggle with the most valuable relationships in our lives. It helps to be able to reflect together, problem-solve toward solutions and ways of coping with someone who can remain objective and supportive. I believe a strong therapeutic relationship is important in order to grow in therapy.
Not accepting new clients

Javier Omar Meléndez-Vega
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My name is Javier Meléndez and I am a licensed clinical social worker. As such, I’m grateful for the opportunity to walk alongside others on their journey toward healing and wholeness. I have a love for nature and the outdoors and I believe that reestablishing our connection to nature and the Earth is essential to our physical and psychological well being. In my practice I use mindfulness and embodiment in the context of nature to help empower clients throughout their therapeutic journey. I’m experienced in addressing issues related to spirituality, trauma, and sexual identity for
teen
clients ages 14-19, as well as for adults.

Karla Schlags
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
8 Endorsed
Verified
8 Endorsed
I am the founder of a group practice, California Integrative Counseling Center, located in downtown San Francisco. Our team specializes in treating individuals with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, mood disorders, career challenges, relationship issues, and those going through life transitions. We provide individual therapy, group therapy for Adults with ADHD, couples therapy,
teen
therapy, and family therapy.
Zena Vevaina
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MD
Verified
Verified
Hi and welcome! I would like to offer my hand in your journey. Often, people seek therapy when they are in a crisis such as a challenge in marriage, infidelity, difficulty with an
adolescent
, a transition, depression, anxiety, psychosis, or struggling with substance abuse. Sometimes people seek therapy when they need someone to help them reframe an issue or offer a different perspective. I value and respect each individual I work with. I work with adults, children, adolescents, couples, and families using many different theoretical approaches tailored to match your unique needs and personality.

Aly Giermann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I work with clients ages older
adolescent
through adulthood.
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS: I believe therapy is a powerful tool for change and personal empowerment. It can be difficult to make the decision to seek support, but I believe starting therapy is a courageous act of self-compassion. I aim to provide a warm, genuine, and collaborative approach when working with clients. I strive to create a connection that allows clients to be themselves and feel safe to work through any obstacles in their path. Utilizing a strengths-based approach, I work with clients to build confidence and skills to navigate life stressors and to create a life they can’t wait to wake up to.

Cindi Rivera
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified
Verified
Are you concerned about the relationship you have with your
teenager
? Are you troubled by arguments you have with your spouse? Do you struggle with loneliness and emptiness? Unhappiness at work? Do you have difficulty communicating your wishes? Or have bad memories of your past? Do you wake up worried?.
I am a bilingual bicultural psychotherapist working primarily with adults, couples and adolescents who are having problems in their relationships and/or who feel badly about themselves or their life situation. The in-depth work I do focuses on one's feelings and significant relationships - past and present. With compassion and deep personal respect, I help my clients to deal with the painful issues, losses and complex struggles of living. I work well with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, parenting issues, inter-racial couples, life transitions, loss, and trauma; toward repairing the relationships that are inevitably affected by these problems.

Howard Sugarman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
Verified
Braun
Adolescent
Services, 18-yr Clinical Consultant.
I bring 40 plus years of assorted, diverse and complex Clinical Experience to the care of my patients. I offer Psychoanalysis & Psychotherapy providing Individual, Couple & Family Treatments. MFT License 17611 - May 1982; Certified as a Psychoanalyst by The International Psychoanalytical Association. My Specialty is to understand as best I can, each person that comes to me and in conjunction with them, formulate a psychotherapy that is responsive and creates the conditions for treatment that most deeply address their concerns.

Sheena Craig
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified
Verified
I currently work with adult and
adolescent
individuals and couples. The issues I deal with include depression and dysthymia, panic attacks, stress, generalized anxiety disorder, gender identity disorder, obsessions and compulsions, childhood sexual trauma, childhood physical abuse, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, communication conflict, commitment, intimacy, sexual difficulties, insecurity, trust, infidelity and social phobia.

Miriam 'mimi' Anthony
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Let me help your child or
teenager
who is struggling with social anxiety, queer questioning, or adjusting to a post-pandemic world.
Many of my clients want to feel better- to change their situation- with the support of someone who understands what it is like to feel lost or invisible. Many have hard jobs, work remotely, are either separated from family and friends or feeling alienated. My clients feel angry, isolated, lonely, anxious, depressed- and stuck. The couples I see are working through life's challenges and want a couple's counselor who gets them, who instead of pointing blame- finds solutions. Clients range from Hollywood to military, and teenagers to construction workers. Whatever your challenges, I will meet you there and help you navigate through.

Heather E Ayers-Cluff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PPSC
Verified
Verified
Hello! I am Heather and I am currently accepting new clients, offering both in-person and telehealth services. Are you looking for support for your
teen
or young adult who would benefit from support with personal growth, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, perfectionism, adjustment to school/work/life stressors, and/or grief/loss? I'm an LCSW with over 15 years of experience working with teens, adolescents, and young adults (18-35 years old). I offer a unique ability to connect in an authentic and compassionate way that helps remind clients that they matter. I am trained in EMDR, mindfulness practices, and CBT techniques.

Ciana Gonzales
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Whether you are seeking individual therapy for yourself, or for your child or
teen
, I know how important it is to find the right fit.
Are you feeling stuck? Overwhelmed? Unsure of how to move forward due to past pain, current challenges, or future worries? Although seeking therapy can be scary and daunting, I also believe it can be a catalyst for personal growth and change. I want to walk with you on your journey through these experiences that evoke difficult emotions, such as sadness, anger, hurt, and confusion, to help you find your strength through the process.

Amy Rands
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I'm so glad you're here! You may consider individual therapy with me if you are an adult or
teen
looking for support with navigating pregnancy or parenthood, grief & loss, life transitions, depression & anxiety, or just want to move through the world with greater ease. I believe that the relationship between therapist and client is foundational for our work together. Creating a safe, secure and trusting alliance will allow us to do the deep work that leads to effective and lasting transformation. My work with clients is heavily influenced by Somatic-based therapy, Relational therapy, and Mindful-based therapy.

Mendi Baron
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
As a nationally recognized expert in
Teen
Mental Health and
Teen
/Family related issues, I have spent my career working, training, speaking, and providing consultation and therapy in a variety of settings. I also work with young adults transitioning to real-life and provide therapy and coaching to navigate the challenges in real time.
Not accepting new clients
Rose F Sneed
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Going into psychotherapy or coaching should be like putting the finishing touches on your life. My goal in working with clients is to assist them in discovering their strengths so they can use them to create the life they most desire. I believe clients move towards growth when time is right. Most clients enter therapy or coaching when they have reached a critical life transition. In our work, we will explore how your thoughts, behaviors, and emotions are all connected. As a result of our meetings, you will gain tools to feel better, more confident, and satisfied with your life.

Dana Andrews
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you struggling with anxiety and/or depression and looking for help? Are old wounds surfacing from the past and affecting your current relationships? Experiencing PTSD symptoms due to trauma and needing more support? From a holistic perspective, I offer a warm and compassionate space for you to share you story, process the feelings around your story, and further help you identify the parts of yourself that desire to be healed. Providing personalized tools and exercises for you to feel well-resourced both inside and outside of session, we can work together to create a healing experience that works best for you and your needs.

Michael G. Quirke
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified
Verified
Don't Let Your Feelings Get The Best Of You. Is a persistent, overwhelming sense of grief and sadness preventing you from living the life you want? Are you dealing with intense emotions of shame, guilt, or hopelessness for seemingly no reason at all? Perhaps you have experienced a traumatic event or childhood neglect that is manifesting as fear, anxiety, or helplessness. Or it could be that you recognize the signs of depression but feel like you have nowhere to turn. If any of this sounds familiar, you are not alone. And I want to assure you that there is much we can do to help you find inner peace and greater contentment.

Bruce Hearn
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
You may be reading this because you have felt held back from your potential, struggling with anxiety, isolation, or feeling unseen. You may live with a harsh inner critic, or have a partner who can be painfully critical, or who doesn't look out for you. Perhaps you are trying to hold yourself together, or hold a relationship together.

Alena Bell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified
Verified
Are you feeling anxious or down? Are you unsure about the future of a relationship, or wondering why you find yourself repeating the same patterns and behaviors? Therapy is a collaborative process of self-discovery and personal growth. I focus on helping my clients through the development of greater self-understanding, self-awareness and self-acceptance. I want to support you to make the changes you desire, and to live your life to the fullest. I treat a wide range of clinical issues and invite clients of diverse identities and backgrounds into my therapy practice.

Chia-Ying Chou
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Let go, let in, and embrace - I believe these three steps can be the hardest, yet, with compassion, they can be the most life-giving and beautiful approaches to human life. It has always been my greatest pleasure to assist clients in the process of letting go, letting in, and embracing life more intimately. Clients I work with include individuals seeking to transform impacts of trauma or loss, relieve burden associated with hoarding or clutterring, learn more about self-love and love for and with others.
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Teen Therapists
What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.
How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.
How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.