Therapists in Haight-Ashbury, San Francisco, CA
Lorna Khoo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I work predominantly with millennials who are facing mental health challenges relating to a variety of issues, including life transitions, anxiety and depression, relationships, grief and loss, self esteem, and careers. You may have already attended talk therapy, know your attachment style, and follow therapists on Instagram, but now you're seeking professional support to create meaningful change in your life.
Claire Morrison
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Hi, I'm Claire, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a passion for connecting with humans like you. I view therapy and coaching as an intricate piece of your wellness routine, kind of like skincare for your mind. As your therapist/coach I will be real, direct and provide you with a safe space to feel understood (I'll use a lot of humor too). I believe in the power of validation and the need to release our most inner thoughts to maintain our mental health and a positive outlook on life; together we can fuel yours.
Samantha Ludin
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
These are really tough times, aren't they? Existing issues feel bigger and it can be that much harder to cope. Therapy can heIp. I approach therapy in a warm and collaborative manner to help couples, individuals, and families identify new and adaptive ways to deal with life's challenges. In couples therapy, I use Emotion-Focused and Gottman approaches to help partners learn to manage and repair conflict, rebuild trust and intimacy, and build emotional connections. In family treatment, I'll work with your family to develop adaptive and healthy communication patterns, as well as address parenting concerns and behavioral issues.
Sophia Boissevain
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified
Verified
You’re not sure why you’ve been feeling so overwhelmed and down on yourself because you’ve worked hard to get where you are now. You’re a rock for many people in your life, yet it feels so hard to find help when you need it. It's terrifying to think that you could always feel this way. If you’re struggling in your relationships, emotions feel out of control, or maybe your gut just is telling you that something is off, I’m here to help you create movement in your life. You’ve taken an important step already by beginning to look for help.
Pamela Lopez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
We are currently surviving, learning to navigate our lives during a health crisis. With such a fast pace, I deeply believe therapy provides us the container to check in with ourselves and find that moment to catch up. I invite you to give yourself the gift of three deep breaths - inhale deeply and exhale slowly letting something go repeat another two times. No matter what brings you into therapy, I aim to create a safe space alongside you. Every person is an expert on their own lives and I am here to simply help as WE discover and learn the tools to live a life that feels most authentic to YOU.
Vanessa Gamache
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
When we're in the midst of a life transition, challenging relationship, or loss, we can find ourselves overwhelmed and in need of support. We can also encounter stress that keeps us awake at night, pulls us into low moods, or prompts us to make decisions that do not serve us well. During my years of experience as a psychotherapist, I have met with a variety of presenting needs that can arise for individuals and families. My practice includes adults, teens, and pre-teens from a diversity of backgrounds.
Liza T. Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified
Verified
“Living Beautifully with Uncertainty” is a daily mantra I live by. As a veteran who has lived a life of service, our PATHs colliding is not by chance. Being no stranger to hard work or life struggles, I bring the whole body-mind healing process to every encounter. How can I assist? Are you ready to shift and change to be the best version of yourself? Are you tired of struggling with the same patterns and negative self-doubt? Well, welcome to your new supportive environment, I am here to motivate, support, and encourage your healing. I provide an inviting and supportive space to grow and reach one’s own true potential.
Paula Pulizzi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Do you desire change but feel ambivalent and/or stuck? I believe this is a perfect place to explore because underneath is a great seed for transformation. Whether you are experiencing major or minor life transitions, loss, betrayal or need some guidance, I’m here to support you and offer insight without judgment. If you’re ready for more inner peace, flexibility, or perhaps problem solving, I’m here to support you. By being courageous and doing this deeper work, you will feel more clarity, ease, and purpose.
Stephanie Owen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Currently accepting new clients. Are you feeling anxious, lost, find yourself overthinking past or future events? Are you struggling with self-love, dating, or a recent loss? Have you tried to suppress the worries and thoughts, but still find yourself looping on the same ones? If so, you've come to a place where together we can explore ways to gain clarity, insight and healing.
Simon (Chi) Chan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Many clients wonder if their problems will ever go away or how long they need to be in therapy to overcome their problems. I reassure my clients with success stories of past clients and help clients to see the silver lining in any given situations. With kindness and humility, I will welcome you into each session and follow your lead to determine which direction to take for therapy.
W. Craig McDermit, PhD
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I'm a "seasoned" psychologist in practice for 40 years. I enjoy working with people from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds and have always preferred having a "general practice" which allows addressing a wide range of personal concerns. While each individual requires a unique approach; the transformative power of therapy is rooted in the trusting relationship that evolves between you & I. It's the alliance between us which helps you become the person you aspire to be. The work is serious but also allows for having a bit of fun while seeking the most gratifying life to foster a sense of fulfilling purpose for yourself.
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Elise Noland
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
11 Endorsed
Verified
11 Endorsed
If you are having a tough time in relationships, are feeling 'off', out-of-balance, or facing feelings of loss, grief, anxiety, depression, or confusion, I may be able to help you. Let's collaborate in a process where we explore, uncover, and understand your experience. Let's look with curiosity at what your patterns and feelings are trying to tell you. We will face the truth with compassion. I bring a calming, engaging, and dynamic presence to therapy as well as experience, strength, and hope. I offer a combination of insight, empathy, and tools that can support you to move through the raw, or tough parts of your psyche.
Anna Sapozhnikova
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a licensed psychologist specializing in collaborative psychological assessment, consultation and psychotherapy with younger and older adults. I provide long- and short-term psychotherapy to individuals struggling with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, anger, trauma, life transitions and relationship difficulties. My approach to treatment involves bringing together emotion-focused, cognitive-behavioral, and relational interventions in order to best meet the needs of my clients.
Adrian Rivera
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified
Verified
Some people struggle for weeks, months, or even years before considering psychotherapy. And it makes sense — it's hard to confide in a stranger and can take a while to find the right fit. We want authenticity and experience in a therapist but also someone relatable and easy to talk with. When couples counseling, family therapy, or child/adolescent support is needed, the search may seem even more daunting. We need a clinician with the interpersonal skills, temperament, and adaptability to forge a meaningful connection with our partners, children, and the networks who support them.
Waitlist for new clients
Susan Jewkes Allen
MSW, GCDF
Career transition can be a time of possibility new beginnings; it can be stressful, confusing. You may feel stuck, overwhelmed. My specialization in career and lifework transition is informed by a clinical background on how work impacts well being. Together we identify how to create a life that works; a life that is fulfilled and meaningful. Overcome internal barriers, develop new mindsets, creatively maximize professional/personal effectiveness, launch a successful job search strategy: Resumes, LinkedIn, Networking, Interviews, Assessment: Strong Interest Inventory, Transferable Skills, Myers Briggs Type Indicator MBTI, Enneagram.
Waitlist for new clients
Waitlist for new clients
Tina Stromsted
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PhD, LPCC, BC-DMT, Jungian
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As a Jungian analyst and body-oriented psychotherapist, I work with individuals who wish to explore the roots of their issues and lead more fulfilling lives. My integrative approach incorporates dreamwork, Authentic Movement, Marion Woodman's BodySoul Rhythms approach and other embodied, creative disciplines, together with in-depth verbal psychotherapy. In a safe and non-judgmental atmosphere I assist people in reconnecting with their feelings, developing healthier relationships and exploring meaningful career paths. As a university professor and international trainer I support people's learning, change and growth and hold a profound respect for the uniqueness of each person's calling.
Anne-Marie C Basso
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, NCC
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
You are one of a kind. No one experiences the world quite like you do. So it is important you find a therapist you feel is capable of understanding your unique lived experience so that together we can work towards change. I see the moment you enter my office as an opening into a more fulfilling life. Whatever brings you to therapy, whether the wish to overcome anxiety or depression, change repetitive relationship patterns, unblock creativity, or come to terms with a divorce/breakup, or other seismic shift in circumstances, my hope is to create a trusting relationship.
Genevieve Walker
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Welcome. Perhaps you are seeking out therapy to help manage a crisis or maybe you finally have enough stability in your life to work on deeper issues? As a psychotherapist, I meet my clients where they are and offer the support most suited for their needs. In my practice, I work with everything from artistic blocks, anxiety, depression and relationship issues to severe trauma, grief, addiction and existential unrest.
Not accepting new clients
Michelle Bernard
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Feeling stressed and overwhelmed? Going through a challenging transition? At odds with friends and family members? Stuck in repetitive cycles? Frequently triggered by old hurts and frustrations?
Wellplace Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, PsyD, LCSW, LMFT, YTT
Verified
Verified
Wellplace's compassionate and skilled therapists can help if you're struggling with: chronic perfectionism and self-esteem issues, relationships, grief and loss, work/life balance, life transitions, self-growth, imposter syndrome, codependence, attachment issues, stress and anxiety, depression, substance use and addiction, or trauma. Utilizing evidence-based therapy models, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, your Wellplace therapist will work with you to form an individualized plan to help improve your life in concrete ways.
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How can I find a therapist in Haight-Ashbury, San Francisco?
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Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
What type of therapist is right for me?
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors. Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.