Couples Counseling Therapists in Financial District, San Francisco, CA

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Amber Garman
Pre-Licensed Professional, AMFT
Verified
Verified
Amber Garman is passionate about facilitating therapeutic work with children (10+), teens, adults, families, couples , and groups, especially those interested in moving inward toward transformation and healing. Growing up a local resident in Morro Bay CA, Amber attended California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo where she earned a Master of Science in Psychology with Distinction. Currently as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, Amber is experienced in the domains of trauma informed care, sexual assault and intimate partner violence, death/ grief/ dying, and living with disabilities.
(415) 324-6152
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Financial District
San Francisco, CA 94104
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Vaheideh Gudeman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
My goal is to establish a therapeutic relationship that guides individuals to recognize their strengths and enhance resiliency.
I have been a Licensed Clinical Psychologist since 2011. I have been in the mental health field for over 10 years and specialize in the treatment of adults, couples and families. My areas of clinical focus include but are not limited to anxiety, depression, and mood disorders, trauma and PTSD, marital and premarital counseling, partner -relational, family conflict, parenting/co-parenting skills, life transitions, acculturation adjustments, stress management, and women’s issues.
(415) 534-4206
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Financial District
San Francisco, CA 94105
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Romi Mann
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
Searching online for a therapist is not easy but finding a good fit is essential to feel safe and get the most out of your effort, time, and money. I work collaboratively and actively with adolescents, adults, and couples . We will work together to recognize and develop your strengths, to understand and change unproductive or painful patterns, and to help you gain relief from suffering. I emphasize safety, respect, honesty, and compassion for self and others. I offer a free initial phone consultation. If I am unable to help, I will try to provide you with referrals to others.
(415) 508-7664
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Financial District
San Francisco, CA 94104
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Jacqueline Gravell-O’Kane
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
You are already resilient and brave, let us use those characteristics to define the kind of life you have always wanted to live. The process to find and live the life you want can be difficult, I am here to help. Through our work together we will identify the obstacles in your path and design a treatment plan and goals to tackle them. I have worked with a wide range of diagnoses and clinical issues including depression, anxiety, personality disorders, mood disorders, couples counseling , addiction issues, codependency, trauma, family conflict, and psychosis.
(415) 965-5442
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Financial District
San Francisco, CA 94105
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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.
(925) 291-4397
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Financial District
San Francisco, CA 94104
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Vernon Lee
Psychologist, PhD, CSAT-S
Verified
Verified
moMENtum provides primary treatment (education/counseling services) for male individuals who have admitted to committing acts of domestic violence or have been convicted of criminal offenses against a current or former adult family member or intimate partner .
In a field with very few recognized experts, Dr. Lee is an acknowledged professional in the assessment and treatment of persons with addictive sexual disorders and domestic violence.Clients come to us for professional and compassionate guidance in creating the most appropriate treatment plan for their success.
(415) 842-4206
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Financial District
San Francisco, CA 94104
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Asish Purushan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Above all, I emphasize the importance of a strong and compassionate therapeutic relationship .
My approach to therapy involves a balance between helping a client explore past experiences and identifying how these may be affecting them in the present. I often use culturally sensitive tools in my practice while working closely with my clients and work within an anti-oppressive and anti-racist framework. I work primarily from a client-centered model and my therapeutic approach is eclectic, which means I cater to the individual needs of my clients by incorporating elements and tools from various therapeutic approaches.
(415) 707-7401
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Financial District
San Francisco, CA 94105
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Evie Talmus
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT
Verified
Verified
Having nearly 30 years of experience & training with couples , adults (both in and seeking relationships) and parents, my style is collaborative, empathic and effective.
Most of us want the same thing: to be happy. If you are on this website, you are most likely experiencing some discomfort - mental, physical, emotional - and have realized this truth — that sometimes it's hard to go it alone. You may be facing tenacious challenges like loneliness, illness, ADHD, anxiety, loss, low self-esteem, less-than-satisfying relationships, body/food conflicts, procrastination and parenting issues. If so, having someone who knows the terrain makes for a more successful outcome.
(415) 655-1505
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Financial District
San Francisco, CA 94104
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Amy Diner
Psychologist, PsyD, CEAP
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I can also be especially useful if you are having relationship , dating, or intimacy issues, struggling with an unreachable family member, or feeling addicted to an unwanted behavior or substance.
Therapy is a highly transformative and fascinating process. It has the power to heal, enliven, and repair. I enthusiastically invite you to begin this process with me. My warm, engaging, curious, and playful approach can help you feel like your personal experience and unique point of view is consistently appreciated. From this place, you may begin to feel more empowered and liberated in your life. I am a doctor with over 16 years of professional experience treating adults, couples , and adolescents.
(415) 799-9491
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Financial District
San Francisco, CA 94104
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Alexandra Davidson
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
People seek therapy for many different reasons, whether in times of transition or to address more long-standing issues. I offer warm, insightful, and collaborative psychotherapy to help individuals change behaviors and patterns to improve the quality of their lives and relationships. I have extensive training and experience in the treatment of stress and anxiety, depression, grief/loss, and relationship issues.
(415) 481-4255
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Financial District
San Francisco, CA 94103
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Pak Poon
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Finding solutions to problems in life is a difficult task. It can be frustrating and time-consuming. My focus as a therapist is to provide a safe and supportive space for couples and individuals to resolve issues that are hindering growth. I want to help my clients develop meaningful insight that will contribute to better self-awareness and personal growth. I want to help couples strengthen their relationship through better support and communication. I am a true believer in relationships. Healthy relationships will lead to emotional strength, which is ultimately my goal for all my clients.
(424) 408-4648
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Financial District
San Francisco, CA 94105
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Alison Leigh, Expert Sex Advice
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
The past 22 years I've seen an eclectic group of clientele: men, women & couples of any gender/orientation who want to improve their sexual lifestyle. I've helped men overcome ED through increasing their self confidence and women who want to feel more sexually in charge. I've seen over 25,000 couples throughout every stage of their relationship whether single, dating, married, or exploring and experimenting couples to ones who are curious how to stay together and keep the chemistry strong. My clients include stay at home moms, stressed out executives, artists, entrepreneurs & communities: LGBTQ, BDSM, & Transgender Families.
(628) 226-1830
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Financial District
San Francisco, CA 94111
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Ariella Benji-Beyzer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a humanistic therapist in that I believe that the most important part of therapy is the therapeutic relationship . I work on building a strong connection with my clients and then helping them build insight into their behaviors and patterns.
(415) 639-3091
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Financial District
San Francisco, CA 94105
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Jhoana Sarabia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Many people see her for help in building relationship and communication skills, as well as addressing panic attacks, trauma and PTSD, domestic violence, low self-esteem, postpartum depression, and LGBTQ issues.
Jhoana Sarabia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in California. Whether a client is facing anxiety, depression, experiencing grief and loss, or has substance abuse issues, Jhoana offers a judgement free environment for people of all ages, genders, cultures, and social backgrounds to explore their concerns. She specializes in helping members of the Latinx community, and has extensive cultural and linguistic knowledge.
(310) 943-1244
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Financial District
San Francisco, CA 94103
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Eliott Goretsky
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
My extensive background includes providing individual, family and group counseling to a culturally diverse population across the Southern California region since 2004, including 10 years with Riverside University Healthcare Systems in the desert region. From 2016 to 2021, I worked extensively with chronic, high-acuity patients at Kaiser Permanente, providing clinical assessment, treatment planning and outside referrals, clinical care management, and group psychotherapy. And for the past year, I have worked as a contracted telehealth clinician providing adult individual and couples counseling sessions to patients.
(415) 888-9201
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Financial District
San Francisco, CA 94105
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Octave - Downtown SF Clinic
Psychologist, PhD, PsyD, LCSW, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Octave is a modern practice creating a new standard for mental health care that’s both high-quality and accessible. With in-person and virtual clinics in California, Connecticut, Florida, New Jersey, New York, Texas, and Washington D.C., we partner with you to develop personalized plans that can include individual, couples , and family therapy to best suit your needs. Grounded in science, our approach enables you to experience profound change that is just as measurable as it is meaningful. Learn more at www.findoctave.com
(415) 366-2851
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Financial District
San Francisco, CA 94105
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Efrén F. Hilera
Psychologist, PsyD, MBA
Verified
Verified
I am an empowerment and transformational coach who works with individuals, couples , companies and organizations who are committed to living life in a powerful, meaningful and fulfilling way! I am passionate about working with and developing effective leaders, transforming work cultures, creating more engagement in teams, and helping individuals and organizations achieve their goals and dreams. If you feel inspired by what you read, please contact me so that we can explore if we should work together and discuss how I can bring value to your life and/or organization.
(650) 924-9912
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Financial District
San Francisco, CA 94111
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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.
(415) 524-0582 x1
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Financial District
San Francisco, CA 94104
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Geoffrey Fletcher
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
My approach is collaborative. I provide support and help to clients as they seek to make changes in line with their personal goals. During sessions I seek to earn the client's trust and develop a strong therapeutic relationship which is often a key component of therapy.
(415) 876-5985
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Financial District
San Francisco, CA 94105
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Cate Corcoran
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I work with adults (18 to elderly) to address issues including transitions, grief, health challenges, relationship struggles, difficulty connecting with others, low self-image, and dissatisfaction with life, work and love.
PLEASE NOTE MY PRACTICE IS CURRENTLY FULL AS OF 5/1/23 As a fully licensed Psy.D. Clinical Psychologist, I bring years of experience to the private practice of psychotherapy. Together with you, I help discover patterns, assumptions, conflicts, and internal limitations that are holding you back from a greater sense of happiness, confidence, connection, self-understanding and future direction. My approach is tailored to your specific needs, and I treat root causes, not just symptoms. I work with couples to help move past stuck patterns, while deepening communication and connection.
(415) 237-4366
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Financial District
San Francisco, CA 94104
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Couples Counseling Therapists

Does couples counseling work?

Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.

When should a couple seek counseling?

Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.

How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?

The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.

How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?

The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.