Substance Use Therapists in Haight-Ashbury, San Francisco, CA
Group Practice of Kate Franza LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Haight-Ashbury, San Francisco, CA 94117 (Online Only)
My name is Kate Franza, and I am a licensed therapist, providing services in both California and New York. I am originally from New York, where I received my MSW degree from Fordham University. My practice is grounded in my community mental health background, with a focus on LGBTQ issues, anxiety, depression and substance use. My clients experience relationship struggles, trauma, chronic relapse, and many are interested in exploring and understanding their sexuality and gender identity. I use a harm reduction approach and I draw from a range of therapeutic modalities, including cognitive and mindfulness-based skill building.
My name is Kate Franza, and I am a licensed therapist, providing services in both California and New York. I am originally from New York, where I received my MSW degree from Fordham University. My practice is grounded in my community mental health background, with a focus on LGBTQ issues, anxiety, depression and substance use. My clients experience relationship struggles, trauma, chronic relapse, and many are interested in exploring and understanding their sexuality and gender identity. I use a harm reduction approach and I draw from a range of therapeutic modalities, including cognitive and mindfulness-based skill building.
Megan Elliott
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Haight-Ashbury, San Francisco, CA 94117
My name is Megan Elliott, and I am an LMFT. I believe therapy is most successful when a healthy alliance is formed between the therapist and the client. My goal is to create a safe space for the client to bring whatever is most pressing for them and to support them with creating tools to manage the challenges and stressors they may be experiencing. I am trauma-focused on my training, as well as experience with anxiety/panic, and depression. I work primarily with people who have symptoms/issues related to trauma, ranging from anxiety and depression to substance use, to thought and mood disorders.
My name is Megan Elliott, and I am an LMFT. I believe therapy is most successful when a healthy alliance is formed between the therapist and the client. My goal is to create a safe space for the client to bring whatever is most pressing for them and to support them with creating tools to manage the challenges and stressors they may be experiencing. I am trauma-focused on my training, as well as experience with anxiety/panic, and depression. I work primarily with people who have symptoms/issues related to trauma, ranging from anxiety and depression to substance use, to thought and mood disorders.
In addition to specializing in working with families, couples, and teens, I have particular skills in working with issues that are often considered high risk, such as substance use and self-harm.
I know that the search for a therapist can be incredibly challenging, especially when things are feeling most difficult or confusing. I specialize in providing family therapy, couples therapy, and individual therapy with teens and adults, and am often trusted to support people with the most vulnerable aspects of their lives. If it feels like I may be a good fit for you and your family, I am ready to facilitate a process with you that honors your needs and wishes while finding the best path forward.
In addition to specializing in working with families, couples, and teens, I have particular skills in working with issues that are often considered high risk, such as substance use and self-harm.
I know that the search for a therapist can be incredibly challenging, especially when things are feeling most difficult or confusing. I specialize in providing family therapy, couples therapy, and individual therapy with teens and adults, and am often trusted to support people with the most vulnerable aspects of their lives. If it feels like I may be a good fit for you and your family, I am ready to facilitate a process with you that honors your needs and wishes while finding the best path forward.
Dr. Meg Earls, Psychotherapy
Psychologist, MA, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Haight-Ashbury, San Francisco, CA 94117
My general practice welcomes individuals and couples working with many issues such as depression, anxiety, grief, life transitions, identity and sexuality, trauma, substance use, LGBTI concerns, new parenting, family conflict, and work-life balance issues.
Therapeutic relationships can truly be life changing and transformational. The issues that are leading you to think about therapy can be worked on, leading to increased satisfaction and joy with yourself, improved relationships with others, and enhanced functioning in pursuit of the life you want. I work collaboratively with you to help you develop more flexible responses to resolve conflict. Listening to your unique story with deep curiosity is crucial to our work, but I'm also pro-active and engaged in sharing my thoughts and observations. Kindness and compassion are vital, but so too are active help and feedback.
My general practice welcomes individuals and couples working with many issues such as depression, anxiety, grief, life transitions, identity and sexuality, trauma, substance use, LGBTI concerns, new parenting, family conflict, and work-life balance issues.
Therapeutic relationships can truly be life changing and transformational. The issues that are leading you to think about therapy can be worked on, leading to increased satisfaction and joy with yourself, improved relationships with others, and enhanced functioning in pursuit of the life you want. I work collaboratively with you to help you develop more flexible responses to resolve conflict. Listening to your unique story with deep curiosity is crucial to our work, but I'm also pro-active and engaged in sharing my thoughts and observations. Kindness and compassion are vital, but so too are active help and feedback.
Hilary Rosenberg
Registered Psychological Assistant, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Haight-Ashbury, San Francisco, CA 94117
My adult and couples clients seek me out for many reasons. Some want to make changes in their lives. Others feel weighed down by difficult emotions, relationships, or past experiences. Some just want to better understand themselves and how to find meaning. My work is a collaborative process, rooted in theory and research, that creates meaningful, lasting change. I've helped clients with professional stress, challenging relationships, mood difficulties (anxiety, depression), challenges adjusting to new life stages/change, medical illness, substance use, a desire to build mindfulness skills, or simply feeling “stuck” and uncreative.
My adult and couples clients seek me out for many reasons. Some want to make changes in their lives. Others feel weighed down by difficult emotions, relationships, or past experiences. Some just want to better understand themselves and how to find meaning. My work is a collaborative process, rooted in theory and research, that creates meaningful, lasting change. I've helped clients with professional stress, challenging relationships, mood difficulties (anxiety, depression), challenges adjusting to new life stages/change, medical illness, substance use, a desire to build mindfulness skills, or simply feeling “stuck” and uncreative.
Kelly Lloyd
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Haight-Ashbury, San Francisco, CA 94117
My name is Kelly Lloyd, and I’m a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in California. I have experience working with a variety of diagnoses and issues, including depression, anxiety, substance use, PTSD, domestic violence, life transitions, LGBTQIA+ issues, and gender identity. I have worked with diverse populations, including homeless and low-income adults, survivors of domestic violence, adolescents, and families. My approach is psychodynamic, strengths-based, and client-centered. I also like to incorporate practical tools to help my clients improve their daily lives.
My name is Kelly Lloyd, and I’m a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in California. I have experience working with a variety of diagnoses and issues, including depression, anxiety, substance use, PTSD, domestic violence, life transitions, LGBTQIA+ issues, and gender identity. I have worked with diverse populations, including homeless and low-income adults, survivors of domestic violence, adolescents, and families. My approach is psychodynamic, strengths-based, and client-centered. I also like to incorporate practical tools to help my clients improve their daily lives.
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'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.
Anna Sapozhnikova
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Haight-Ashbury, San Francisco, CA 94117
I am a licensed psychologist specializing in assessment and psychotherapy with adults as well as older adolescents and their families. I provide long- and short-term therapy to individuals struggling with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, anger, trauma, life transitions and relationship difficulties. I also provide comprehensive psychological evaluations (e.g., cognitive functioning; diagnostic clarification). My approach to treatment involves bringing together evidence based emotion-focused, cognitive-behavioral, and relational interventions in order to best support the unique needs and goals of my clients.
I am a licensed psychologist specializing in assessment and psychotherapy with adults as well as older adolescents and their families. I provide long- and short-term therapy to individuals struggling with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, anger, trauma, life transitions and relationship difficulties. I also provide comprehensive psychological evaluations (e.g., cognitive functioning; diagnostic clarification). My approach to treatment involves bringing together evidence based emotion-focused, cognitive-behavioral, and relational interventions in order to best support the unique needs and goals of my clients.
Taylor Eva Simon
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Haight-Ashbury, San Francisco, CA 94118 (Online Only)
I work with individuals who have been harmed by toxic family dynamics and are seeking their authentic self. I want to acknowledge that beginning your journey may be an intimidating prospect. Maybe you don't know what your needs are, don't feel permission to be yourself, or feel worthy of your boundaries. Perhaps you leave family interactions with conflicting feelings of guilt, anger and shame and feel powerless to change things. I'm here to support you as you re-align with your authenticity and self-expression, processing and shedding the stories of who you are that are told by people in your life that have never truly seen you.
I work with individuals who have been harmed by toxic family dynamics and are seeking their authentic self. I want to acknowledge that beginning your journey may be an intimidating prospect. Maybe you don't know what your needs are, don't feel permission to be yourself, or feel worthy of your boundaries. Perhaps you leave family interactions with conflicting feelings of guilt, anger and shame and feel powerless to change things. I'm here to support you as you re-align with your authenticity and self-expression, processing and shedding the stories of who you are that are told by people in your life that have never truly seen you.
Sinami Maxie
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Haight-Ashbury, San Francisco, CA 94117
My name is Sinami Maxie, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I help adults struggling with anxiety and depression triggered by trauma and relationship issues. Through person-centered therapy combined with cognitive-behavioral therapy, my clients gain insight into their emotions and behavior patterns while learning healthier ways of coping. My goal is to understand your story. From a safe, non-judgmental, and curious perspective, I will help you move forward and break unhealthy emotional and behavioral patterns so that you can discover the best path to the life you seek.
My name is Sinami Maxie, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I help adults struggling with anxiety and depression triggered by trauma and relationship issues. Through person-centered therapy combined with cognitive-behavioral therapy, my clients gain insight into their emotions and behavior patterns while learning healthier ways of coping. My goal is to understand your story. From a safe, non-judgmental, and curious perspective, I will help you move forward and break unhealthy emotional and behavioral patterns so that you can discover the best path to the life you seek.
Ami E. Hartley
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CAS, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Haight-Ashbury, San Francisco, CA 94117
People come to therapy when they feel ready. Often they have gained some insight and are consciously seeking a happier, more balanced life. Many people are aware of a need for healing narcissistic abuse from family, partners or in the work environment. The motivation it takes to make that first phone call is a major step towards positive change. My style is interpersonal, supportive, open and communicative. Most people appreciate guidance, direction and practical feedback. I encourage exploration of unconscious repetitive patterns in relationships and making changes wherever possible.
People come to therapy when they feel ready. Often they have gained some insight and are consciously seeking a happier, more balanced life. Many people are aware of a need for healing narcissistic abuse from family, partners or in the work environment. The motivation it takes to make that first phone call is a major step towards positive change. My style is interpersonal, supportive, open and communicative. Most people appreciate guidance, direction and practical feedback. I encourage exploration of unconscious repetitive patterns in relationships and making changes wherever possible.
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Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC, NCC
Verified Verified
Haight-Ashbury, San Francisco, CA 94117 (Online Only)
Taking care of your mental health is important for fostering a life with more success and happiness. There are times in our lives where things seem unmanageable with no solution. Given the proper tools, we all have the ability to overcome difficult situations in life. My goal is to assist clients in understanding and overcoming the obstacles they face to help them gain control of their lives & achieve their goals.
Taking care of your mental health is important for fostering a life with more success and happiness. There are times in our lives where things seem unmanageable with no solution. Given the proper tools, we all have the ability to overcome difficult situations in life. My goal is to assist clients in understanding and overcoming the obstacles they face to help them gain control of their lives & achieve their goals.
Dave Cooperberg
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Haight-Ashbury, San Francisco, CA 94117
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.
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.
Dr. Ian Fetterolf
Psychologist, PsyD, MSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Haight-Ashbury, San Francisco, CA 94117 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I'm a licensed clinical psychologist with over a decade of experience providing psychotherapy. My ideal client is someone who is open-minded, receptive to challenge, and motivated towards enacting positive change. Many of my clients experience mood and anxiety symptoms, and/or are referred through couples therapists for issues involving physical and emotional intimacy, attachment patterns, communication and self-expression, infidelity, identity changes, and establishing healthy boundaries. I collaborate closely with referring providers to support clients in optimizing relationships with themselves and important others.
I'm a licensed clinical psychologist with over a decade of experience providing psychotherapy. My ideal client is someone who is open-minded, receptive to challenge, and motivated towards enacting positive change. Many of my clients experience mood and anxiety symptoms, and/or are referred through couples therapists for issues involving physical and emotional intimacy, attachment patterns, communication and self-expression, infidelity, identity changes, and establishing healthy boundaries. I collaborate closely with referring providers to support clients in optimizing relationships with themselves and important others.
Joy Zembruski
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Haight-Ashbury, San Francisco, CA 94117
Joy Zembruski is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT 129403) and professional clinical counselor (LPCC 11600) fortunate to be based in the beautiful costal towns of Southern California. Joy's practice, TherapyJoyZ offers client-centered therapy specializing in the treatment of anxiety, depression, addictions, and cultural adaptation through the therapeutic tools of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Experience with diverse populations of all ages.
Joy Zembruski is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT 129403) and professional clinical counselor (LPCC 11600) fortunate to be based in the beautiful costal towns of Southern California. Joy's practice, TherapyJoyZ offers client-centered therapy specializing in the treatment of anxiety, depression, addictions, and cultural adaptation through the therapeutic tools of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Experience with diverse populations of all ages.
Nate Hinerman
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT
Verified Verified
Haight-Ashbury, San Francisco, CA 94117
Nate Hinerman, PhD, LMFT, is Dean of Undergraduate Programs at Golden Gate University, San Francisco, where he is also a tenured Professor of Psychology, as well as the Chair of the Psychology Department. He is also on the faculty at the University of San Francisco, teaching in the Nursing School, and in the Religious Studies Department. He 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 23rd year (www.sfeol.org).
Nate Hinerman, PhD, LMFT, is Dean of Undergraduate Programs at Golden Gate University, San Francisco, where he is also a tenured Professor of Psychology, as well as the Chair of the Psychology Department. He is also on the faculty at the University of San Francisco, teaching in the Nursing School, and in the Religious Studies Department. He 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 23rd year (www.sfeol.org).
Victoria L. Vogel
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Haight-Ashbury, San Francisco, CA 94117
I combine LENS Neurofeedback with ancient wisdom, warmth and caring. Are you longing for someone positive to talk to who cares and understands? Someone who has experience with anxiety, ADHD, head trauma, PTSD, depression and finding your place in life and love? I can hold your issues and teach you mindfulness which brings happiness and relief. Days, evenings, some insurance.
I combine LENS Neurofeedback with ancient wisdom, warmth and caring. Are you longing for someone positive to talk to who cares and understands? Someone who has experience with anxiety, ADHD, head trauma, PTSD, depression and finding your place in life and love? I can hold your issues and teach you mindfulness which brings happiness and relief. Days, evenings, some insurance.
Craig Metz | Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Haight-Ashbury, San Francisco, CA 94117
I help people to live the life they dream of living.
I help people to live the life they dream of living.
Rebecca A. Ward
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MA, LMFT, SEP, PCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Haight-Ashbury, San Francisco, CA 94117 (Online Only)
Regardless of your suffering, there is a way through it and because we each have our own way of processing emotional wounds, I take an individualized approach to help you transform pain into healing. I specialize in addressing trauma and grief. This includes the loss of a loved one, traumatic loss (event-related, developmental), as well as psychological symptoms associated with chronic and terminal illness. Through an integrated approach, my work is about healing the soul and finding light in the darkness despite facing life-threatening conditions afflicting the body, mind, heart, and spirit.
Regardless of your suffering, there is a way through it and because we each have our own way of processing emotional wounds, I take an individualized approach to help you transform pain into healing. I specialize in addressing trauma and grief. This includes the loss of a loved one, traumatic loss (event-related, developmental), as well as psychological symptoms associated with chronic and terminal illness. Through an integrated approach, my work is about healing the soul and finding light in the darkness despite facing life-threatening conditions afflicting the body, mind, heart, and spirit.
Diana Teich (Licensed In Tn Ca And Fl)
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Haight-Ashbury, San Francisco, CA 94117
Waitlist for new clients
Clients come to me because they struggle with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, feeling lost and being stuck in patterns they don't like. Many experienced childhood trauma that has hurt their sense of self. Others come for support during life transitions or because they are grieving. I work with couples and adult family members who have a fear of conflict and tend to give up what they need in their relationships, and also those who fight easily and find conflict escalates quickly.
Clients come to me because they struggle with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, feeling lost and being stuck in patterns they don't like. Many experienced childhood trauma that has hurt their sense of self. Others come for support during life transitions or because they are grieving. I work with couples and adult family members who have a fear of conflict and tend to give up what they need in their relationships, and also those who fight easily and find conflict escalates quickly.
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Substance Use Therapists
How do substance and drug recovery or rehabilitation programs work?
In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other clients in recovery; in outpatient programs, individuals reside at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counselors, and psychotherapists. Staff often also includes people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other methods.
How do 12-step programs combined with psychotherapy work?
Members of 12-step programs help each other reach abstinence and work to maintain it. These programs promote complete change in the individual’s emotional, mental, physical, and even spiritual perspectives. Some programs require that new members attend 90 meetings in 90 days. Many people do attend these programs in conjunction with their work in psychotherapy; the combination of therapy along with 12-step can be extremely effective.
How does harm reduction combined with psychotherapy work?
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, harm reduction prevents death, injury, disease, overdose, and substance misuse. People who choose harm reduction for substance use reduce the amount of drugs they consume. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.
Are there specific medications for substance and drug use?
There are medications approved to treat substance use disorder—such as buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone, and acamprosate. These medications do help people cope with substance use as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone can help reduce cravings, methadone is an opioid medication used to treat severe pain, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.