Therapists in Financial District, San Francisco, CA
Ilene Rich-Holtzberg Ph.D.
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Financial District, San Francisco, CA 94104
My focus is to develop a relationship with the client. This is called the two person model which is different than the old fashion practice where the doctor is one up and the client is one down. Rather, the two person model attempts to understand the client through questions and mutual discussion. I am not a silent therapist. I give feedback and remain fully engaged with the patient. Together we build a rapport. I adhere to a humanistic approach.
My focus is to develop a relationship with the client. This is called the two person model which is different than the old fashion practice where the doctor is one up and the client is one down. Rather, the two person model attempts to understand the client through questions and mutual discussion. I am not a silent therapist. I give feedback and remain fully engaged with the patient. Together we build a rapport. I adhere to a humanistic approach.
My specialties include providing the appropriate coping skills to treat problematic response patterns ranging from perfectionism to codependency. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker I help clients process their experiences with the whole picture in mind; considering their history, culture, identity, and underlying systems of privilege and oppression. I take a therapeutic approach that is both kind and challenging, motivating clients to reach their goals. Over the past decade, I have collaborated with individuals to confront a wide range of barriers holding them back from living the life they desire.
My specialties include providing the appropriate coping skills to treat problematic response patterns ranging from perfectionism to codependency. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker I help clients process their experiences with the whole picture in mind; considering their history, culture, identity, and underlying systems of privilege and oppression. I take a therapeutic approach that is both kind and challenging, motivating clients to reach their goals. Over the past decade, I have collaborated with individuals to confront a wide range of barriers holding them back from living the life they desire.
Welcome! Thank you for checking out my page, and more importantly, for taking this step to invest in yourself! You likely are struggling significantly with something and looking for guidance. You may be wondering if I could be the therapist by your side on this journey. Here's a little about me to help you make an informed decision: My style of therapy is thoughtful, warm, compassionate, non-judgmental, highly collaborative, and results-driven. You are the expert on you (your child), and are likely coming to me for expertise in specific therapies to help you get to where you are heading. As a team we can get there quicker!
Welcome! Thank you for checking out my page, and more importantly, for taking this step to invest in yourself! You likely are struggling significantly with something and looking for guidance. You may be wondering if I could be the therapist by your side on this journey. Here's a little about me to help you make an informed decision: My style of therapy is thoughtful, warm, compassionate, non-judgmental, highly collaborative, and results-driven. You are the expert on you (your child), and are likely coming to me for expertise in specific therapies to help you get to where you are heading. As a team we can get there quicker!
Hey there! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California. I show up with authenticity, compassion, kindness, humor, and coffee. I help adults struggling with depression, anxiety, generational trauma, perfectionism, people-pleasing, and family or interpersonal conflict to improve their overall quality of life.
Hey there! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California. I show up with authenticity, compassion, kindness, humor, and coffee. I help adults struggling with depression, anxiety, generational trauma, perfectionism, people-pleasing, and family or interpersonal conflict to improve their overall quality of life.
Unconditional Positive Regard: Our time together will be encouraging, open, honest and positive. We will create an emotionally safe space so that you can explore and share out loud what you may hesitate to share with others in your life.Strengths-Based: Each person is the owner and expert of their own SELF. I will help you explore and utilize your strengths in a work, school, social, and family setting so that you are maximizing your potential.
Unconditional Positive Regard: Our time together will be encouraging, open, honest and positive. We will create an emotionally safe space so that you can explore and share out loud what you may hesitate to share with others in your life.Strengths-Based: Each person is the owner and expert of their own SELF. I will help you explore and utilize your strengths in a work, school, social, and family setting so that you are maximizing your potential.
I’m glad you’re reading this. I’ve worked with teens on probation, young adults facing life transitions, and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma. As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Registered Yoga Teacher, I’ve been helping clients since 2011. My approach is compassionate, non-judgmental, and collaborative, empowering you to explore solutions and regain control over your thoughts and feelings. I use techniques like CBT, mindfulness, yoga, breathwork, and journaling, tailored to your needs. Take a deep breath and know there’s hope. Let’s work together!
I’m glad you’re reading this. I’ve worked with teens on probation, young adults facing life transitions, and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma. As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Registered Yoga Teacher, I’ve been helping clients since 2011. My approach is compassionate, non-judgmental, and collaborative, empowering you to explore solutions and regain control over your thoughts and feelings. I use techniques like CBT, mindfulness, yoga, breathwork, and journaling, tailored to your needs. Take a deep breath and know there’s hope. Let’s work together!
Welcome! I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in the Central Valley of California and accepting clients statewide via telehealth. I have been working in the counseling field for the last 15 years. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, and stress related disorders with adults and adolescents. I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) along with mindfulness practices to support my clients. My therapeutic approach is compassionate, holistic, client-centered, and tailored to individual needs.
Welcome! I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in the Central Valley of California and accepting clients statewide via telehealth. I have been working in the counseling field for the last 15 years. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, and stress related disorders with adults and adolescents. I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) along with mindfulness practices to support my clients. My therapeutic approach is compassionate, holistic, client-centered, and tailored to individual needs.
Robert A. Vargas
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Financial District, San Francisco, CA 94104
Many clients I work with are experiencing a difficult state of transition and are seeking support to help them through this difficult time. I listen carefully for individual strengths of my clients and help them to get in touch with this part of themselves, while also providing input and feedback that they can try to help them navigate. I am passionate about helping my clients feel more empowered and in control of their emotional responses, and provide direction and access to available resources. Many clients I work with are working professionals and student therapists, while other clients are retired or approaching retirement.
Many clients I work with are experiencing a difficult state of transition and are seeking support to help them through this difficult time. I listen carefully for individual strengths of my clients and help them to get in touch with this part of themselves, while also providing input and feedback that they can try to help them navigate. I am passionate about helping my clients feel more empowered and in control of their emotional responses, and provide direction and access to available resources. Many clients I work with are working professionals and student therapists, while other clients are retired or approaching retirement.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, or maybe just a lack of direction in life? Are these problems getting in the way of you pursuing your goals, or maybe draining on your relationships? With over 10 years of clinical experience working with diverse populations experiencing these issues, I have developed a passion for helping people find peace, meaning, and connection in their lives. Together, we’ll navigate the underlying factors contributing to your situation and empower you to regain control and rediscover joy in your life.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, or maybe just a lack of direction in life? Are these problems getting in the way of you pursuing your goals, or maybe draining on your relationships? With over 10 years of clinical experience working with diverse populations experiencing these issues, I have developed a passion for helping people find peace, meaning, and connection in their lives. Together, we’ll navigate the underlying factors contributing to your situation and empower you to regain control and rediscover joy in your life.
Hello, my name is Nicole. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have been practicing for approximately 10 years. I am licensed in California and in Washington. I believe that mental health is a core component to happiness and wellness in life. My practice focuses on depression, anxiety, and helping clients to manage basic life stressors.
Hello, my name is Nicole. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have been practicing for approximately 10 years. I am licensed in California and in Washington. I believe that mental health is a core component to happiness and wellness in life. My practice focuses on depression, anxiety, and helping clients to manage basic life stressors.
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.
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Welcome! Please use this profile to contact me directly. I am a licensed clinical social worker and take an integrated, holistic, strengths-based approach to therapy. My style is client-centered and adaptable. I believe in a strong therapeutic alliance - my job is to partner with you in applying evidence-based practices to enhance your toolkit and improve your quality of life. In addition to private practice, I worked as a social worker in Level I Trauma Center Emergency Departments and Intensive Care Units for 10 years, specializing in acute mental health crises, complex grief and trauma, perinatal care, and child welfare.
Welcome! Please use this profile to contact me directly. I am a licensed clinical social worker and take an integrated, holistic, strengths-based approach to therapy. My style is client-centered and adaptable. I believe in a strong therapeutic alliance - my job is to partner with you in applying evidence-based practices to enhance your toolkit and improve your quality of life. In addition to private practice, I worked as a social worker in Level I Trauma Center Emergency Departments and Intensive Care Units for 10 years, specializing in acute mental health crises, complex grief and trauma, perinatal care, and child welfare.
My belief is that we can all use someone to support us in processing our thoughts and feelings. It can be difficult finding time, money and energy to find the right therapist. I would love to be of service to you on your journey. I believe the therapeutic relationship is essential to therapy. Together we will work to accomplish the goals you have for yourself. I believe that your core beliefs about yourself will impact the way you behave and feel; therefore, by considering and examining these beliefs, you can gradually alter them and consequently, alter your behaviors and emotions.
My belief is that we can all use someone to support us in processing our thoughts and feelings. It can be difficult finding time, money and energy to find the right therapist. I would love to be of service to you on your journey. I believe the therapeutic relationship is essential to therapy. Together we will work to accomplish the goals you have for yourself. I believe that your core beliefs about yourself will impact the way you behave and feel; therefore, by considering and examining these beliefs, you can gradually alter them and consequently, alter your behaviors and emotions.
Struggling with OCD or anxiety can feel like an endless battle with your own mind. You may be caught in cycles of doubt, fear, or compulsions that disrupt your life and leave you exhausted. I specialize in helping people break free from these patterns, using evidence-based therapy to build resilience and regain control. Together, we’ll work toward a life where your fears no longer dictate your choices—where confidence, clarity, and peace of mind take the lead.
Struggling with OCD or anxiety can feel like an endless battle with your own mind. You may be caught in cycles of doubt, fear, or compulsions that disrupt your life and leave you exhausted. I specialize in helping people break free from these patterns, using evidence-based therapy to build resilience and regain control. Together, we’ll work toward a life where your fears no longer dictate your choices—where confidence, clarity, and peace of mind take the lead.
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.
It is not always easy to reach out for help, but you are on the right path. Things will get better as we approach your struggles and goals together. I have any easy going straight forward approach to therapy as I work to meet each client’s unique needs. I have been a therapist for over 30 years and have worked with clients on a myriad of issues including anxiety, depression, postpartum depression, perinatal loss and other women’s issues. My work has also included working with folks on life transitions whether it be family or career related, as these can create much stress for people.
It is not always easy to reach out for help, but you are on the right path. Things will get better as we approach your struggles and goals together. I have any easy going straight forward approach to therapy as I work to meet each client’s unique needs. I have been a therapist for over 30 years and have worked with clients on a myriad of issues including anxiety, depression, postpartum depression, perinatal loss and other women’s issues. My work has also included working with folks on life transitions whether it be family or career related, as these can create much stress for people.
My role as a therapist is to work with you collaboratively to address your needs, to guide you in understanding how your past experiences shape your present self; to help you in identifying your thought patterns and emotions that affect your behaviors; and to coach you so that you are equipped when dealing with different life challenges. I believe being in an equilibrium state is one of the keys to healthy well-being; however, we often face many challenges in our life that could easily lead to a disequilibrium. By working as a team, you will eventually be able to restore the balance and maintain a healthy well-being.
My role as a therapist is to work with you collaboratively to address your needs, to guide you in understanding how your past experiences shape your present self; to help you in identifying your thought patterns and emotions that affect your behaviors; and to coach you so that you are equipped when dealing with different life challenges. I believe being in an equilibrium state is one of the keys to healthy well-being; however, we often face many challenges in our life that could easily lead to a disequilibrium. By working as a team, you will eventually be able to restore the balance and maintain a healthy well-being.
Celeste Balaban
Pre-Licensed Professional, ASW
Verified Verified
Financial District, San Francisco, CA 94104
Each person has a unique and compelling story, and I’m passionate about helping each one of them. I am committed to supporting individuals struggling with mental health and life challenges by using evidence-based interventions in a supportive environment. My clients have diverse backgrounds and present with a variety of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, substance use, grief and loss, dealing with a family member or friend who is on the autism spectrum or has a disability, coping with illness, and spirituality/religion.
Each person has a unique and compelling story, and I’m passionate about helping each one of them. I am committed to supporting individuals struggling with mental health and life challenges by using evidence-based interventions in a supportive environment. My clients have diverse backgrounds and present with a variety of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, substance use, grief and loss, dealing with a family member or friend who is on the autism spectrum or has a disability, coping with illness, and spirituality/religion.
I specialize in using cognitive behavioral techniques to help people struggling with anxiety, depression, OCD, social phobia, and trauma. I have a direct, solution-focused, and empathic style that works best with people who are looking to change cognitive and behavioral patterns that are limiting their potential to be a more authentic and intentional version of themselves. My therapeutic approach is evidence-based and action-oriented.
I specialize in using cognitive behavioral techniques to help people struggling with anxiety, depression, OCD, social phobia, and trauma. I have a direct, solution-focused, and empathic style that works best with people who are looking to change cognitive and behavioral patterns that are limiting their potential to be a more authentic and intentional version of themselves. My therapeutic approach is evidence-based and action-oriented.
Welcome to my page - I'm so happy you are here! My name is Katrina and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California. I graduated with my Masters in Social Work from San Jose Sate University and have been in the field for over 6 years.
Welcome to my page - I'm so happy you are here! My name is Katrina and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California. I graduated with my Masters in Social Work from San Jose Sate University and have been in the field for over 6 years.
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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 |
| 73% | Relationship Issues |
| 69% | Coping Skills |
| 68% | Self Esteem |
| 66% | Stress |
| 66% | Life Transitions |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 76% | 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 |