Therapists in Outer Mission, San Francisco, CA

If you are struggling in your marriage, with your partner, or with anxiety, I would love to help! I work with couples and adult individuals. We all have our own unique strengths and challenges. It would be my honor to move along with you on your journey toward your goals and a more meaningful life experience.

I have been working with adult children of immigrants and multicultural/interracial couples that struggle with anxiety, depression, relationship issue, adults’ ADHD, boundaries issues, and family conflict. In therapy, I collaborate with my clients on finding effective ways of communication, changing irrational beliefs, learning/setting healthier boundaries, and identifying/expressing emotions. Especially, I try to assist them to interpret their world from different angles. Although it can be challenging to achieve our therapeutic goals, I trust that my clients can work through this journey because they are resilient and strong.

My name is Charlie Ruff (She, her). I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (38646) who sees individuals and couples via Telehealth. People often experience anxiety and depression regarding their relationships. I particularly enjoy helping my clients talk to themselves and their partners about their concerns in ways that help them de-escalate and create a secure bond. My approach with both individuals and couples is Emotionally Focused Therapy, an evidenced-based therapy for couples as evaluated by Division 12 of the American Psychological Association according to 1998 guidelines.

My name is Mariola Craver, and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. Utilizing cultural competency and trauma-informed capability, I provide services to teens and adults. During sessions, we address symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression, among others, as well as coping skills for many life transitions. In my practice, I use CBT/DBT as well as Positive Psychology and Mindfulness. I am client-centered and emphasize unconditional positive regard.

Trauma can haunt you for a very long time. You might "know" in your head that the trauma is in the past, yet it doesn't "feel" that way. You may be having flashbacks, where a reminder can take you back into the painful past. Maybe you've been thinking about starting therapy, but dreading to revisit the traumatic memory. The trauma therapy that I offer does not require you to retell the details of your past. If you are no longer in danger, yet still feel fear, terror, or helplessness, please contact me. Let's get your body catch up to what your mind already knows - the trauma is in the past.

I specialize in working with adolescents (13-17) and emerging adults (18-29) who are struggling with relationship/peer, family, behavioral, emotional, self-esteem, academic, and career challenges. My clients and their families look for support to address different life changes and stressors, such as starting college, loss/grief, dating/relationships, navigating independence, and intergenerational family conflict. They are also looking for strategies to effectively manage symptoms related to mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, ADD/ADHD, adjustment disorders, and trauma.

Hi there, I'm Kerri! I have been working in the mental health field for over 30 years. I specialize in working with those with intellectual disabilities. I am compassionate, understanding, and able to meet them where they are. I like to work with the elderly with mental health challenges and those who need someone compassionate, interested in them, and able to make valuable suggestions. I work to provide coping skills, stress relief, trauma work, and medication referrals if needed. I use the Recovery Model, solution-focused, trauma-focused, and person-centered modalities.

Taking the step to begin therapy can be pretty overwhelming, especially if you struggle with persistent intrusive thoughts that feel uncomfortable or scary. These unwanted thoughts might make you feel stuck in a difficult cycle of fear and anxiety. In my work, I honor this sensitive and individualized process by meeting you at your own pace while gently encouraging you to examine your thoughts mindfully, experience your feelings openly, and embrace the great unknown. My approach is warm and collaborative, offering space for authentic, human connection in the therapy room.

Dr. Lau specializes in providing comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological evaluations to adolescents and adults. She provides diagnostic clarification and treatment recommendations for a number of neuropsychological diagnoses, including ADHD, learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, neurocognitive disorders, and emotional conditions. If you have experienced memory loss, attentional difficulties, social differences, or academic struggles, you've found the right place.

Hello. I'm Claudia. Hola! Hablo español. Helping others and being a support has always been my passion. For the past 20 years, I have worked in the mental health field, helping individuals and families during times of crisis, brought on by various stressors, mental health conditions and/or past or current trauma(s). I believe healing from trauma, whether it is a single or complex trauma, can happen in many forms. I see you as the expert in your life and me as a support person who is happy to share knowledge and tools.

When making the complex and vulnerable choice to begin therapy, you should be able to trust your therapist and feel safe sharing your story. This is why compassion and empathy are my priorities when building our therapeutic alliance. Together, we will collaborate on an individualized plan for change and growth that is consistent with your values and cultural identities. Every human is a unique mix of identities, experiences, fears, dreams, and values. I am well-versed in theory and operate from a foundation of science. However, I also believe that it is essential to recognize the humanity behind everyone’s struggles and actions.

I work with teens and adults to overcome past adverse and traumatic experiences in order to live fulfilling and meaningful lives. Adversity and trauma may have led you to experience anxiety, depression, PTSD, low self-esteem, or relationship challenges, that negatively impact your daily life. These symptoms do not define you. They speak to the hardships and challenges you have faced. Allow me to offer you a safe space to process your story and learn new skills to begin your healing journey, release shame, build self-compassion, and live authentically YOU.

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.

Hi there, I'm Jennifer! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of California. I have experience working with all ages including children, adolescents, families, and adults who have anxiety, depression, psychosis, substance abuse, a trauma history, and history of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). I utilize brief solution-focused therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), client-centered therapy, and motivational interviewing to accommodate my clients' needs.

Collaborative, honest, and consistent relationships heal the impact of trauma. Together, we can make meaning of your past while increasing safety and joy in the present so that you can step into your chosen future. As an integrative Somatic therapist, I value the innate wisdom held in the body. In sessions, I support you in widening your capacity to mindfully be with all parts of yourself in the present. And, since I understand that tuning into the body takes time and trust, I incorporate other approaches to meet you where you are at. This can look like EMDR, IFS parts work, skill-building, and boundary explorations.

Is life harder than it used to be? Is it time to make a big decision? Tired of taking care of others & feeling unappreciated. Lacking the quality love you desire. Maybe life has you nervous about what to do next, second-guessing. Your work balance is out of balance. Yet you carry it all within struggling with your hurts and desire for happiness. You long for a safe space to be heard, and discover solutions to feel more fulfilled/happy. What if your inner chatter could support you while your worry disappeared? What if you could feel seen for your value, not just heard but understood? What if you truly could feel happiness?

Dr. Baker is a Clinical Psychologist, creator of the Go Friend Your Self podcast and an experienced clinician who has collaborated with clients for over 10 years in private practice to provide effective, individually tailored, evidenced based therapeutic approaches. She applies specialized training and experience, a creative approach and love for her work to help clients achieve goals, decrease stress and improve quality of life. Her specialties include anxiety, perfectionism, relationship issues and trauma. Dr. Baker collaborates with entrepreneurs, professionals, parents, physicians, artists and those with career/life transitions.

I am a warm, collaborative Telehealth therapist and I utilize EMDR Therapy to help my clients achieve their goals of reducing the physical and emotional burdens associated with traumatic life experiences and their present day triggers. EMDR Therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is effective in providing relief from trauma-related symptoms. I specialize in treating PTSD, trauma related symptoms, and other anxiety-related issues. In our online sessions together, I curate and utilize a highly personalized set of EMDR tools tailored to each client.

Specializing in perinatal mental health, I support individuals navigating the unique challenges of this transformative period. Often feeling isolated, my clients are often balancing careers, pregnancy, parenting, pregnancy loss, and changes in their family dynamics. In our journey, we address perinatal mental health nuances, recognizing past trauma's potential impact on your experiences. Clients actively seek support, reassurance, and hope during this significant life transition. I provide a safe space for authentic exploration, acknowledging societal gaps in understanding and support for the birthing community.