Couples Counseling Therapists in Inner Richmond, San Francisco, CA
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Kaye Reeves
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Feelings of anxiety, depression, isolation, grief and loss, difficulties in communicating or achieving emotional intimacy with our
partner
, or even just a vague dissatisfaction with the trajectory of our lives may impel us to seek out a therapist. Change and growth are possible when we talk with someone with whom we can feel safe and build a sense of connection. I welcome you and all the parts of you that long for compassionate exploration. Let’s collaborate in understanding your issues, identifying your goals, and creating a path to achieving them.
Waitlist for new clients

Shoshana Green
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I am a licensed psychotherapist and work with adults and adolescents specializing in trauma recovery,
relationship
dynamics and sexuality. I am experienced and celebrate sexual and gender diversity and non-traditional
relationship
structures. I offer support to people who have struggled with compromising who they in order to surivive conditions of societal, familial and
relationship
trauma. My work is somatic and experiential. “Experiential” means I support you to cultivate a
relationship
with your felt experience, emotions and empowered choice making to help you live into and align with your core needs, desires & values.

Kristina Kenyon
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I work from a directive strength based approach interweaving Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, supportive and solution focused therapies to address anxiety, depression, traumas, life transitions or
relationship
issues.
I believe we all come into this world being enough as we are but sometimes there are challenges, losses, difficulties, or behaviors that get in the way of what you may be wanting or where you want to be in your life. Together, we can build insight and understanding and work towards making the changes you want to see.

Rachel Goldstein
Psychologist, PsyD, CEDS
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Hello! I believe very strongly in each person's capacity for growth and change. Therapy can be a place to gain practical skills and confidence needed to face life's challenges and to harness the resources that you already have. As a licensed clinical psychologist, I specialize in the treatment of eating disorders, mood and anxiety disorders,
relationship
issues, emotional disturbances, and life transitions.

Maureen Mccracken
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
In the context of a warm, interactive
relationship
,you will feel safe to explore your life.
Are you feeling stuck? Perhaps you're in the middle of one of life's "necessary changes," or struggling with starting on your path in the world, regarding purpose,meaning, and making a living. Perhaps you're trying to "reboot" after a loss, illness, or other life-changing experience, or trying to adjust and move forward in the midst of mid-life transition. As your therapist, I will meet you where you are at, and team up with you to create a life in which you find meaning, joy, and fulfillment.

Robert S Badame
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I have worked extensivily with
couples
and individuals.
I am a clinical psychologist in practice for over 35 years. A primary interest is working with men, particularly problems with men and aging, men and issues of retirement, anger/stress mgmt., and sexual addiction. I enjoy consulting with corporations. (I also have an MBA). I have extensive background and training in infertility and adoption issues. My wife and I are adoptive parents. I also have an interest in working with
couples
, issues of intimacy, sexuality, soulmate and kindred relationships.

Cecilie Herring
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist offering psychotherapy to adults, adolescents, and children. My training focuses on helping my clients improve their relationships with themselves and others, navigate life transitions, and heal from traumatic experiences. My overall approach seeks to provide a warm, trusting, nonjudgemental
relationship
in which you are deeply listened to and can safely and freely discuss your challenges, concerns, and vulnerabilities.

Dr. Anna Yam
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I specialize in perinatal mental health, including anxiety, depression, birth trauma, OCD, early parenting, &
relationship
therapy.
I help individuals who are feeling overwhelmed. Do you feel like you should be doing something more, even when you're already doing something? Is your inner voice telling you to do more, be more, or strive harder? Have you felt like you're failing or "broken" or that there aren't people who understand or care about your suffering? In our work together, we will explore ways of developing comfort with the spectrum of emotions. We also work to balance your caregiving responsibilities with your needs, creating space for your most replenished, empowered self.

Jeffrey Hall Psy. D
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My
relationship
with several psychiatrists is helpful around medication considerations, if necessary.
Welcome. I offer an initial 30 minute phone or video consultation at no charge. It's essential to determine comfort level and fit before proceeding. I have have expertise with adult ADHD, marital/relational therapy, trauma (PTSD), geriatric populations, bipolar spectrum disorders, and the more common disorders (major depression/anxiety). My approach aims to provide some immediate symptom relief while also focusing on deeper, longer term resolution. Many clinical situations cannot be quickly resolved in a way that sustains. Therefore, I am also attentive to unconscious processes, relational patterns and family-of-origin influences.

Ngozi Ojukwu
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I work with adults,
couples
and families to address issues that include, but are not limited to anxiety, workplace trauma, depression, stress and anger management, experiences with microaggressions, and building healthy relationships.
Do you find yourself feeling deflated or anxious? Are you overwhelmed by the constant changes of the past few years? Has work become more stressful for you? Do you find yourself feeling isolated and empty? You don't have to "figure it out" alone. I can help. I provide competent counseling & tangible solutions for coping with life's difficult issues. I am sensitive to various cultural, spiritual, racial and ethnic backgrounds as well as affirming of LGBTQ+ identities.

Jeff Mool
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I support
couples
and individuals to effectively address the troubles they are having in their relationships and personal lives. To ensure a good fit, I do not charge a fee for the initial consultation session.

Chelsea Owens
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR-BC, MA
Verified
Verified
I know how important relationships are, and how little we are taught about how to do them! I work with women who are feeling disconnected from themselves. Women who are struggling with body image issues, eating disorders, trauma, boundaries and
relationship
issues. I'm here to help facilitate a
relationship
between you and all parts of you. I believe there is creativity, reflection and expression inside of everyone and it can be easier to communicate without words. I bring warmth and energy to the room and levity to situations that can sometimes feel overwhelming and heavy.

Danielle Ghilotti
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
Verified
I am a psychotherapist specialized in working with adults,
couples
and families. I offer support for a wide range of issues and challenges. My approach is grounded, warm, engaged and collaborative. I work from a relational psychodynamic perspective. Our past experiences and traumas can have a significant impact on the way we relate to ourselves and others. With the exploration of this old patterning we can be empowered to make different choices. In doing so, our lives have the chance to be made anew.

Feel Well with Arielle
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
As an evidence-based trained clinician, I have found that ultimately the best therapeutic
relationship
is one that feels safe to get comfortable with discomfort. My specialties are in codependency, perfectionism, and eating disorders, and my intent is to help people who struggle with these issues get out of the patterns that no longer serve them. I have a true passion for supporting people in recognizing their inherent worth, exploring narratives that might have influenced self-defeating coping mechanisms, and implementing practices that align with shifted - and uplifted - perspectives of themselves.

Alexandra Berkman
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, RYT
Verified
Verified
Hello! I am a psychotherapist practicing in the Bay Area, who specializes in working with adolescents and adults. I specialize in working with anxiety, grief, and relational and systemic trauma. At the root of my work is supporting clients in connecting with their own intuition and nurturing their
relationship
to self. My hope is to support you in straying grounded in yourself through transitions and to build sufficient self-support to make real, lasting changes. I believe making time to get curious about your experiences in therapy may help life feel better.

Terrence Higgins
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified
Verified
Frustrated? Feel you are getting nowhere in your efforts to fix some emotional snag? Feel you are caught in a loop that has left you depressed or anxious? Maybe both? I help individuals and
couples
work through their rough patches. By using proven methods based on research I have helped resolve many issues without lengthy treatment. Being empathically present with clients to ensure their safety and comfort is a core value for me. All lifestyles and cultural backgrounds are welcomed in my practice. In addition to California clients, I am also licensed for televideo sessions in New Mexico and Florida.
Not accepting new clients

Kelle A Kirk
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Have you made significant changes in your life but find yourself stuck in old patterns? Are you in recovery from drugs or alcohol or disordered eating, but still find yourself struggling in other ways? My Name is Kelle Kirk and I help folks in recovery STAY in recovery. Many of us have found out that cutting out the drinking or drugging or changing our
relationship
to food or our bodies did not "fix" everything; in some ways, maybe we found things to be more intense or complicated in this new landscape. You have come so far and made such progress, let's work on the being human and helping you learn to do something different.

Andrea Bass
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, ATR-BC
Verified
Verified
Making positive changes in our lives is not always easy. It often takes courage and strength to reach out for support during challenging times. By connecting more deeply with ourselves, our emotions, our bodies, our creativity, other people and the earth, we can learn to alleviate much suffering. I feel honored to accompany you on your journey while providing skillful guidance and resources along the way. If you have been struggling with depression, grief / loss, anxiety,
relationship
issues, childhood trauma / abuse or post-traumatic stress disorder I can provide ways for you to find healing, resolution and build resilience.

Claudia Sinay-Mosias, Mft Online Psychotherapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MHS, LFMT
Verified
Verified
I specialize in treating survivors of narcissistic abuse,
relationship
issues, anxiety and depression. I am also very interested in what it means and how to become, a fully functioning human being, emotionally, mentally, physically and spiritually. In this world that has been accelerating at a pace beyond our expectations and sometimes our ability to cope,how do we find peace, happiness and fulfillment, or at least the absence of anxiety and depression? Locked within our own personal stories lie the answer to these questions. Whatever "pathology" you present with can be turned into a "path" toward healing.

Gabriela Arroyo-Grynbal
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Hello and welcome! I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) psychotherapist that is dedicated to creating an inclusive, authentic, and safe therapeutic experience. Therapy with me focuses on collaborating with individuals and
couples
seeking to explore their current and past experiences, personal identity, and gain insight into what may no longer be serving them in order to cultivate growth and healing. In addition to working with individuals, I am passionate about collaborating with
couples
of all kinds to navigate the challenges of communication, stressors, intimacy, and differing experiences that show up in relationships.
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Couples Counseling Therapists
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.