Therapists in Haight-Ashbury, San Francisco, CA

Feeling stuck in life, work or relationships? Living too long with anxiety or depression? Struggling with grief or trauma? Perhaps you just want to live a more joyous, lively and value centered life. Our needs often overlap between personal growth and in-depth psychotherapy. Working from the here-and-now, I have been assisting people enrich their lives since 1978.

I offer warmth and love created by a safe and welcoming environment. I have a passion for working with those who have been told they are “too much”. From working with teens and families to those struggling through trauma or grief, I am here. I work with intersectionality and identity, cultural explorations and difficulties, as well as difference and sensitivity. I have worked extensively with those with eating struggles. I have worked in restorative justice and enjoy working with the formerly incarcerated, Please ask me anything

*Accepting new clients* Welcome! I have a PhD in psychology and use cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to treat a variety of specific problems, including depression/dissatisfaction with life, anxiety/stress, time management, career direction, body image concerns, grief, illness, and dealing with past abuse or assault. I also help people who are feeling dissatisfied with one or more of their relationships. My work has great personal meaning for me, and I love watching my clients leave therapy feeling free, calm, and powerful.

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.

I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in individual and family psychotherapy. I am currently serving as a private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of patients. As your therapist, I will provide a non-judgmental space to be your inspiring and reliable partner. Being in therapy is a process. I will motivate you to think more positively, guide you through transforming your negative thoughts, and celebrate your achievements. You will rebuild confidence, strength, and skills that will serve you for the rest of your life! I will help you reach happiness both in your personal life and in your career.

Asking for help is a vulnerable and courageous act, especially when despair and anxiety consume one's world and force being into isolation. It would be an honor for me to answer your call. To see and hear you. Hold the unbearable with you. And help you discover and embody your stronger, freer and vital self. My approach to psychotherapy is primarily depth oriented and I utilize psychodynamic, existential and mindfulness-based interventions. I facilitate a safe and reflective environment for exploration of existential questions linked to identity, relationships, meaning and purpose.

I work with adults and couples who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or dissatisfied and unsure of how to create meaningful change. My training and experience has centered on helping people with marginalized identities overcome anxiety, depression, traumatic stress symptoms, substance abuse, and relationship issues. I’m informed by the neurobiology of trauma and attachment theory, and believe that you are the expert on your own life. I provide a safe and compassionate space to explore, uncover, and heal all the parts of the self while honoring the central role that relationships play in this process.

My style is directive, empowering, solution-focused, down-to-earth, non-judgmental, and humorous. My approach is collaborative — we'll work together to help identify and reach your goals. I welcome an open dialogue to create the best therapy for you as an individual. I see the immense strength, value, and potential for self-growth in each of my clients.

In my nearly 20 years of clinical experience, I have come to trust that the process of a safe, non-judgmental therapeutic relationship can help us feel empowered, and confident in our own healthy sense of self. We may be stuck in the debilitating self-criticism of depression, or paralyzed with anxiety. We may feel lonely, angry, bored, insecure, victimized, or worthless. A trusting therapeutic relationship offers witness, safety, clarity and validation as we come to know and accept our own vulnerabilities, develop our own language of self, and face the challenges in our lives.

Welcome! Finding the right therapist can be a difficult, but rewarding process. My hope is that you find just the right fit to meet your needs. Appreciating the range of individuality of each person, I start where you are at using a titrated, supportive therapeutic approach. I am an LCSW and Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner. I specialize in the treatment of PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Addiction Problems, Grief/Loss, Chronic Pain, Self-Esteem, and Relationship Stress.

I have been a psychotherapist for 30+ years. My preference is to work with people who want to go beyond immediate problem solving to an understanding of the underlying causes of their difficulties. I am aware of how challenging it can be to choose a therapist. My work style is to listen deeply and be collaborative. I am interactive and direct and use the therapy relationship to understand dynamics that may not be visible to my client. I have a strong belief in our potential to grow and change especially with increased awareness within a therapy relationship.

“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.

You are unique and complex. Each one of us comes with our own personal challenges, triumphs, fears, and passions. I am eager to learn all these important things about you, so I can support you in the right way. We will uncover what is serving you well and what is blocking you from reaching your goals or having the things you desire in your life. I will help you discover your inner motivations, thoughts, and feelings and how they impact your mood, behaviors, and interactions. Equipped with new insight about yourself, you will be able to push aside the barriers in your way and realize your true potential.

Nate Hinerman, PhD, LMFT, is an Associate Professor of Psychology and former Dean of Undergraduate Studies at Golden Gate University, San Francisco. He is also on the faculty at the University of San Francisco, teaching in the Nursing School, and in the Religious Studies Department. He also serves as Chair of the San Francisco End of Life Network, a community-based support and education group for hospice and palliative care professionals and patients, now in its 21st year (www.sfeol.org) . Dr. Hinerman is also a psychotherapist with Psychiatric Alternatives helping clients in a variety of ways, including coping with change/loss.

Welcome! I’m so glad you have taken this step to look for a therapist. I believe taking this step will be one of the best things you can do for yourself and is already progress towards changing and improving your life. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who absolutely loves to deeply listen to people as well as build a safe, trusting, and helpful environment for each person that can provide a space for change to occur. I feel truly honored to get to hear people’s stories and get to connect with them on a deeper and more vulnerable level.

My name is Vittoria and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) working out of California. My passion for a life worth living means I aim to help you find the self-love, agency, and motivation to set and achieve life goals, also. My extensive background working with children and their families reinforces the fact we are social creatures who are greatly influenced by countless intrinsic factors and regularly impacted by our environment.

Do you feel stuck and overwhelmed? Confused about what's getting in the way of your relationships, focus or productivity? Would you like clarity for how to best move forward? I specialize in collaborative psychological testing and assessment, an intervention that is often the most thorough and efficient way to understand your strengths, conceptualize your difficulties and develop an effective course of action to start making meaningful changes in your life.

Where can I go for help? Who can I talk to? How do I get through this? Won't somebody help me? Yes! I will. There are times in life when we go through something we just don't know how to get through. There are times when we reach a breaking point and acknowledge that doing it alone is just not an option anymore. Making the choice to reach out at that point is a breakthrough that can open the door to the relief you are seeking.

My passion and dedication to this work lies in that asking for help is not a sign of weakness. Everyone at some point in their life has had some frictions or challenges and need support to get through those times. I work mostly experiently and relationally. Welcoming clients to tell their stories, histories, and important aspects of life.