Therapists in Financial District, San Francisco, CA
Dr. Natasha Smolkin is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in working with patients who struggle with chronic pain, stress and anxiety, addiction, interpersonal challenges, depression, self-esteem issues, and many more of life’s mental wellness obstacles. She utilizes an integrative, strength-based approach, which focuses on cultivating sense-of-efficacy around changes, obstacles, and goals.
Dr. Natasha Smolkin is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in working with patients who struggle with chronic pain, stress and anxiety, addiction, interpersonal challenges, depression, self-esteem issues, and many more of life’s mental wellness obstacles. She utilizes an integrative, strength-based approach, which focuses on cultivating sense-of-efficacy around changes, obstacles, and goals.
I tend to see individuals who achieve success in school and in their careers, but retain a chronic and deep-seated feeling that something is missing. Often, these individuals have gotten by on exceptional logic with little sense that there can be more to their existence. They may be more comfortable doing as opposed to being, thinking as opposed to feeling, and helping as opposed to being helped. High standards commonly include high pressure to self-contain, which can cause immense, private suffering. I aim to provide these individuals with a fuller and more compassionate experience of themselves.
I tend to see individuals who achieve success in school and in their careers, but retain a chronic and deep-seated feeling that something is missing. Often, these individuals have gotten by on exceptional logic with little sense that there can be more to their existence. They may be more comfortable doing as opposed to being, thinking as opposed to feeling, and helping as opposed to being helped. High standards commonly include high pressure to self-contain, which can cause immense, private suffering. I aim to provide these individuals with a fuller and more compassionate experience of themselves.
Kurt Vaillancourt
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Financial District, San Francisco, CA 94105
Some of the areas I have provided treatment for include substance use/abuse, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, and adjustment disorders due to life transitions. For nearly 20 years, I have worked with adults, families, and couples both individually and in group settings. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the state of California and obtained a Doctorate Degree in Clinical Psychology (PsyD) in 2005.
Some of the areas I have provided treatment for include substance use/abuse, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, and adjustment disorders due to life transitions. For nearly 20 years, I have worked with adults, families, and couples both individually and in group settings. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the state of California and obtained a Doctorate Degree in Clinical Psychology (PsyD) in 2005.
Are you thriving in your life? Do your pursuits fulfill you, or make you second guess yourself? Perhaps you're caught in constant comparison to your peers. I specialize in helping individuals get past these common hurdles - the ones that hold you back from living a more meaningful life. Whether you are looking to resolve core issues, or trying to achieve balance between work, love and play, people can sometimes feel "stuck." I am here to be your coach, to help you experience your life in a more purposeful way - one that holds value independent of the expectations of others.
Are you thriving in your life? Do your pursuits fulfill you, or make you second guess yourself? Perhaps you're caught in constant comparison to your peers. I specialize in helping individuals get past these common hurdles - the ones that hold you back from living a more meaningful life. Whether you are looking to resolve core issues, or trying to achieve balance between work, love and play, people can sometimes feel "stuck." I am here to be your coach, to help you experience your life in a more purposeful way - one that holds value independent of the expectations of others.
Natalie (Nat) Newton
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Are you having the same fight with your partner over and over? Are you unsure if you can heal from past wounds in your relationship? Are you feeling distant, like you don’t know each other anymore? Couples therapy may help. I’m Level 3 trained in the Gottman Method for couples and have four years of institutional psychoanalytic training, building on my previous career as an anthropologist (PhD) working with LGBTQ+, Asian, and Asian American communities.
Are you having the same fight with your partner over and over? Are you unsure if you can heal from past wounds in your relationship? Are you feeling distant, like you don’t know each other anymore? Couples therapy may help. I’m Level 3 trained in the Gottman Method for couples and have four years of institutional psychoanalytic training, building on my previous career as an anthropologist (PhD) working with LGBTQ+, Asian, and Asian American communities.
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.
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.
Karla Schlags
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Financial District, San Francisco, CA 94104
I founded a group practice, California Integrative Counseling Center, in downtown San Francisco. Our team specializes in treating individuals with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, mood disorders, trauma therapy, 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.
I founded a group practice, California Integrative Counseling Center, in downtown San Francisco. Our team specializes in treating individuals with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, mood disorders, trauma therapy, 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.
Share Holland
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC, LPC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Financial District, San Francisco, CA 94104
Are you are unhappy with aspects of your life, struggling to break free from old patterns, and unable to move forward? My approach is collaborative, supportive, non-judgmental, and based on your unique needs. I work with a wide array of concerns including anxiety, depression, relationships, self-judgment, loss and grief, addiction and compulsive behaviors, trauma, spirituality, and purpose. I am trained in Eating Disorder Intuitive Therapy and have helped many clients recover from food, body image, and exercise addiction issues by reconnecting them to their emotional experience rather than their obsessive thoughts.
Are you are unhappy with aspects of your life, struggling to break free from old patterns, and unable to move forward? My approach is collaborative, supportive, non-judgmental, and based on your unique needs. I work with a wide array of concerns including anxiety, depression, relationships, self-judgment, loss and grief, addiction and compulsive behaviors, trauma, spirituality, and purpose. I am trained in Eating Disorder Intuitive Therapy and have helped many clients recover from food, body image, and exercise addiction issues by reconnecting them to their emotional experience rather than their obsessive thoughts.
Counseling service is like having a personal trainer in the gym for our mind muscle; individually tailored guidance doesn’t hurt. We all have ups and downs in our life, work, family, relationships, and I'm here to support you through the things that are messy, challenging, and confusing with a safe space for you to just be yourself with no judgements. Let me join your journey of figuring-out, growing, healing, shining and thriving, and make the full access to life experiences with joy of living coming true.
Counseling service is like having a personal trainer in the gym for our mind muscle; individually tailored guidance doesn’t hurt. We all have ups and downs in our life, work, family, relationships, and I'm here to support you through the things that are messy, challenging, and confusing with a safe space for you to just be yourself with no judgements. Let me join your journey of figuring-out, growing, healing, shining and thriving, and make the full access to life experiences with joy of living coming true.
Whether you’re a creative, a therapist, or someone who felt they had to grow up too fast, you may be deeply attuned to the world—yet struggle to offer yourself the same understanding. Anxiety, perfectionism, or relationship patterns may keep you stuck. Self-doubt can shake your instincts, and the pressures of visibility, caregiving, or self-sacrifice can leave you depleted. When stress derails confidence and self-expression, pushing through often makes things worse. Therapy offers a different path—helping you cultivate the resilience needed to live a more embodied, fulfilling life.
Whether you’re a creative, a therapist, or someone who felt they had to grow up too fast, you may be deeply attuned to the world—yet struggle to offer yourself the same understanding. Anxiety, perfectionism, or relationship patterns may keep you stuck. Self-doubt can shake your instincts, and the pressures of visibility, caregiving, or self-sacrifice can leave you depleted. When stress derails confidence and self-expression, pushing through often makes things worse. Therapy offers a different path—helping you cultivate the resilience needed to live a more embodied, fulfilling life.
My deep belief, rooted in both my practice and my own trauma healing, is that our brains and bodies can heal from trauma when given a safe space to connect with our internal world. As human beings, we are neurobiologically wired to be in relationships. A key aspect of trauma recovery involves being in the presence of someone who can create safety, allowing us to explore our internal landscapes, experience and release unprocessed emotions, and free the stuck survival response trapped in the body.
My deep belief, rooted in both my practice and my own trauma healing, is that our brains and bodies can heal from trauma when given a safe space to connect with our internal world. As human beings, we are neurobiologically wired to be in relationships. A key aspect of trauma recovery involves being in the presence of someone who can create safety, allowing us to explore our internal landscapes, experience and release unprocessed emotions, and free the stuck survival response trapped in the body.
Meet Our Therapists
Michael G. Quirke
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified Verified
Financial District, San Francisco, CA 94104
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.
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.
My therapy style is warm, engaging, and collaborative and I believe that authentic and supportive relationships are key to healing. My philosophy is to seek to understand the whole person with genuine interest, care, and compassion. I use a tailored approach to help you reach your goals, typically combining several modalities including Humanistic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy. Providing client-centered and trauma-informed care that is culturally sensitive, strength-based, and rooted in compassion is at the heart of my work.
My therapy style is warm, engaging, and collaborative and I believe that authentic and supportive relationships are key to healing. My philosophy is to seek to understand the whole person with genuine interest, care, and compassion. I use a tailored approach to help you reach your goals, typically combining several modalities including Humanistic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy. Providing client-centered and trauma-informed care that is culturally sensitive, strength-based, and rooted in compassion is at the heart of my work.
A Harvard and Stanford trained trauma therapist and clinical neuropsychologist, my passion is helping individuals return to themselves after trauma, chronic illness and major life changes. Has something changed in your life and you just don't feel like yourself anymore? Do you feel overwhelmed trying to get through the day? Do you feel scared, angry, or stuck? If so, you're not alone! People who have experienced major events or illnesses often feel frustrated, uncertain, and overwhelmed. They worry that this will go on forever. But there is hope. I can help you to focus your mind, process your feelings, and rekindle joy.
A Harvard and Stanford trained trauma therapist and clinical neuropsychologist, my passion is helping individuals return to themselves after trauma, chronic illness and major life changes. Has something changed in your life and you just don't feel like yourself anymore? Do you feel overwhelmed trying to get through the day? Do you feel scared, angry, or stuck? If so, you're not alone! People who have experienced major events or illnesses often feel frustrated, uncertain, and overwhelmed. They worry that this will go on forever. But there is hope. I can help you to focus your mind, process your feelings, and rekindle joy.
I work with adolescents, young adults, and adults who are motivated and committed to improving their lives. Many of my clients work on managing stress, anxiety, depression, are experiencing challenging life transitions, or are generally looking to gain skills and insight to increase their overall wellbeing and achieve goals.
I work with adolescents, young adults, and adults who are motivated and committed to improving their lives. Many of my clients work on managing stress, anxiety, depression, are experiencing challenging life transitions, or are generally looking to gain skills and insight to increase their overall wellbeing and achieve goals.
Hi, my name is Kristina. I love to help people overcome obstacles in their lives, including but not limited to relationship problems, anxiety, low moods, work burnout, major life transitions, or self-esteem issues.
Hi, my name is Kristina. I love to help people overcome obstacles in their lives, including but not limited to relationship problems, anxiety, low moods, work burnout, major life transitions, or self-esteem issues.
I’ve worked with people of all ages facing trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship conflicts, work issues, self-esteem, substance abuse, and daily stressors. I bring a deep desire to support others on their journey toward healing and wholehearted living. Using a trauma-informed lens, I affirm each client’s culture, gender identity, and strengths. I strive to create a safe, inclusive, and warm environment that uplifts while addressing challenges that hinder living your best life. I believe our work is most effective when it is authentic, collaborative, and tailored to your unique needs.
I’ve worked with people of all ages facing trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship conflicts, work issues, self-esteem, substance abuse, and daily stressors. I bring a deep desire to support others on their journey toward healing and wholehearted living. Using a trauma-informed lens, I affirm each client’s culture, gender identity, and strengths. I strive to create a safe, inclusive, and warm environment that uplifts while addressing challenges that hinder living your best life. I believe our work is most effective when it is authentic, collaborative, and tailored to your unique needs.
Sarah Dunn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Financial District, San Francisco, CA 94104
There are many things that draw us to therapy. Some arrive struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or career uncertainty. Some are having difficulty managing the roller coaster of emotions inherent in the peri- and postpartum experience. Others feel stuck in patterns that don't seem to serve them. While others are curious to discover who they are uniquely meant to be. Whatever your goals and challenges, I welcome the opportunity to see whether I may be a good fit for your journey.
There are many things that draw us to therapy. Some arrive struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or career uncertainty. Some are having difficulty managing the roller coaster of emotions inherent in the peri- and postpartum experience. Others feel stuck in patterns that don't seem to serve them. While others are curious to discover who they are uniquely meant to be. Whatever your goals and challenges, I welcome the opportunity to see whether I may be a good fit for your journey.
My name is Justine, and I’m a licensed clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience working with adults. I enjoy getting to know my patients, and developing strategies together that make life happier and more fulfilling. I bring my clinical training and experience in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and my clients bring their in depth knowledge of themselves, their goals, and personal values. I particularly enjoy working with people who are struggling with anxiety, relationships and stress management, or life transitions such as moving, having a child, or a break up.
My name is Justine, and I’m a licensed clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience working with adults. I enjoy getting to know my patients, and developing strategies together that make life happier and more fulfilling. I bring my clinical training and experience in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and my clients bring their in depth knowledge of themselves, their goals, and personal values. I particularly enjoy working with people who are struggling with anxiety, relationships and stress management, or life transitions such as moving, having a child, or a break up.
I treat challenges associated with depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationships, using individualized treatment approaches that include strength-based, client-centered, and eclectic methods. One thing I've learned in my 10+ years of experience is that one of the most important indicators of treatment success is the connection between client and therapist, and I strive to cultivate a safe working relationship in which you can openly share your thoughts, feelings, and challenges to help untangle them.
I treat challenges associated with depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationships, using individualized treatment approaches that include strength-based, client-centered, and eclectic methods. One thing I've learned in my 10+ years of experience is that one of the most important indicators of treatment success is the connection between client and therapist, and I strive to cultivate a safe working relationship in which you can openly share your thoughts, feelings, and challenges to help untangle them.
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Number of Therapists in Financial District, San Francisco, CA
1,000+
Average cost per session
$180
Therapists in Financial District, San Francisco, CA who prioritize treating:
| 94% | Anxiety |
| 88% | Depression |
| 74% | Relationship Issues |
| 69% | Coping Skills |
| 68% | Self Esteem |
| 66% | Stress |
| 66% | Life Transitions |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 75% | Aetna |
| 59% | Cigna and Evernorth |
| 54% | Other |
How Therapists in Financial District, San Francisco, CA see their clients
| 66% | Online Only | |
| 34% | In Person and Online |
Gender breakdown
| 77% | Female | |
| 22% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |