Female Therapists in Western Addition, San Francisco, CA
Lindsay Durgan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Western Addition, San Francisco, CA 94115 (Online Only)
Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, relationship difficulties, or feel lost or hopeless, some type of past trauma may be spilling over into your present life. But you don't need to be held hostage by the past. Help is available! And the most important ingredient in your healing and growth is the relationship you create with your therapist. Why? Because the emotional wounds, behaviors and beliefs that keep us stuck occurred in our relationship with others, which means healing also needs to occur in relationship. This is precisely what the counseling and psychotherapy services I offer are all about.
Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, relationship difficulties, or feel lost or hopeless, some type of past trauma may be spilling over into your present life. But you don't need to be held hostage by the past. Help is available! And the most important ingredient in your healing and growth is the relationship you create with your therapist. Why? Because the emotional wounds, behaviors and beliefs that keep us stuck occurred in our relationship with others, which means healing also needs to occur in relationship. This is precisely what the counseling and psychotherapy services I offer are all about.
Tanisha Thelemaque
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Western Addition, San Francisco, CA 94115 (Online Only)
Are you a person trying to explore your gender, race, or sexuality? Do you struggle to communicate your needs, set boundaries, and be assertive? I challenge you to speak your truth, understand yourself, and be authentic while maintaining boundaries. I use humor and a strong therapeutic relationship to help you be your ideal, most grounded self. When I think about transforming and changing one's life, I always reflect on Audre Lorde's powerful words. "What are the words you do not yet have...Next time, ask: What's the worst that will happen? Then push yourself a little further than you dare. "
Are you a person trying to explore your gender, race, or sexuality? Do you struggle to communicate your needs, set boundaries, and be assertive? I challenge you to speak your truth, understand yourself, and be authentic while maintaining boundaries. I use humor and a strong therapeutic relationship to help you be your ideal, most grounded self. When I think about transforming and changing one's life, I always reflect on Audre Lorde's powerful words. "What are the words you do not yet have...Next time, ask: What's the worst that will happen? Then push yourself a little further than you dare. "
Kristen Krauel, LCSW, LPCC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPCC
Verified Verified
Western Addition, San Francisco, CA 94115 (Online Only)
Difficult life events or trauma may have shaped your past, but you have the power to define your future. Let’s rewrite your story together, focusing on your innate strengths and building your capacity to create a fulfilling life. Together, we can make sense of overwhelming emotions, work through relationship challenges, and transform shame into self-esteem.
Difficult life events or trauma may have shaped your past, but you have the power to define your future. Let’s rewrite your story together, focusing on your innate strengths and building your capacity to create a fulfilling life. Together, we can make sense of overwhelming emotions, work through relationship challenges, and transform shame into self-esteem.
Ali Howard Kirsch
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Western Addition, San Francisco, CA 94115 (Online Only)
I’m a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and a clinical supervisor. For the past 15 years I’ve helped people better understand themselves, heal from past difficulties, and build stronger interpersonal connections. Examining one’s difficulties requires courage and resolve. Therapy is a long-term investment in yourself and in your desire to live a fuller, more satisfying life. With a lot of effort and patience, the therapeutic process can pays off.
I’m a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and a clinical supervisor. For the past 15 years I’ve helped people better understand themselves, heal from past difficulties, and build stronger interpersonal connections. Examining one’s difficulties requires courage and resolve. Therapy is a long-term investment in yourself and in your desire to live a fuller, more satisfying life. With a lot of effort and patience, the therapeutic process can pays off.
Rebecca Wrangham
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified Verified
Western Addition, San Francisco, CA 94115 (Online Only)
Life can feel so stressful and challenging, and therapy can really help with that. As an Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist, I help couples uncover negative relational patterns as well as their underlying longings and needs so they can feel much closer and more connected for a lifetime of love. My approach is non-pathologizing, collaborative and effective. I also work with individuals looking to feel better, whether it's anxiety, depression or any kind of relationship issue that's causing distress. I use a combination of cognitive-behavioral interventions and psychodynamic approach in my work, as well as a sense of humor.
Life can feel so stressful and challenging, and therapy can really help with that. As an Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist, I help couples uncover negative relational patterns as well as their underlying longings and needs so they can feel much closer and more connected for a lifetime of love. My approach is non-pathologizing, collaborative and effective. I also work with individuals looking to feel better, whether it's anxiety, depression or any kind of relationship issue that's causing distress. I use a combination of cognitive-behavioral interventions and psychodynamic approach in my work, as well as a sense of humor.
Dr. Amy Waldron
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Western Addition, San Francisco, CA 94115
Do you find yourself in a constant state of ‘doing’ in order to stay regulated and out of your head? Are you trying to care less about what others think? I work best with millennials and professionals who refer to themselves as “overthinkers” and are looking for new ways to manage anxiety. Contact me for a free consultation if you struggle with the nagging feeling of being disconnected from others, or if you wonder what it would feel like if you could break free from your inner critic and the feeling that you’re lacking despite a mountain of accomplishments.
Do you find yourself in a constant state of ‘doing’ in order to stay regulated and out of your head? Are you trying to care less about what others think? I work best with millennials and professionals who refer to themselves as “overthinkers” and are looking for new ways to manage anxiety. Contact me for a free consultation if you struggle with the nagging feeling of being disconnected from others, or if you wonder what it would feel like if you could break free from your inner critic and the feeling that you’re lacking despite a mountain of accomplishments.
Stacey A Christensen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Western Addition, San Francisco, CA 94115
I am a collaborative therapist which means that we work together on the goals you want to achieve and how you'd like to achieve therm.
I am a collaborative therapist which means that we work together on the goals you want to achieve and how you'd like to achieve therm.
Rebecca Chandler
Psychologist, DPhil, PsyD
Verified Verified
Western Addition, San Francisco, CA 94115 (Online Only)
Hi, it’s nice to meet you! Whatever reason you are here I want to welcome you, because beginning therapy is not always an easy process. I am a Clinical Psychologist (PSY29465) offering video telehealth throughout California and I strive to help clients reach their goals using warmth, compassion, and collaboration. I enjoy working with clients who are seeking assistance for a variety of needs, including, trauma, different types of stressors and anxiety, and depression. I also have a special interest in working with veterans, active duty military, and their families.
Hi, it’s nice to meet you! Whatever reason you are here I want to welcome you, because beginning therapy is not always an easy process. I am a Clinical Psychologist (PSY29465) offering video telehealth throughout California and I strive to help clients reach their goals using warmth, compassion, and collaboration. I enjoy working with clients who are seeking assistance for a variety of needs, including, trauma, different types of stressors and anxiety, and depression. I also have a special interest in working with veterans, active duty military, and their families.
Something is getting in the way of living the life you want to live. You want to be professionally successful, have good relationships with friends and family, contribute meaningfully to the world and even have some fun. Instead you may be suffering a barrage of negative thoughts about yourself, sabotaging work or relationships or feeling unbearably anxious. I can provide a supportive, respectful relationship where you can face these difficult issues. I have helped many people to curb self/other destructiveness, improve relationships and have a more successful work-life while learning to be more kind to themselves and others.
Something is getting in the way of living the life you want to live. You want to be professionally successful, have good relationships with friends and family, contribute meaningfully to the world and even have some fun. Instead you may be suffering a barrage of negative thoughts about yourself, sabotaging work or relationships or feeling unbearably anxious. I can provide a supportive, respectful relationship where you can face these difficult issues. I have helped many people to curb self/other destructiveness, improve relationships and have a more successful work-life while learning to be more kind to themselves and others.
Alexandra E Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Western Addition, San Francisco, CA 94115 (Online Only)
Are past experiences holding you back from living the life you truly deserve? Trauma isn’t always obvious, and many people don’t even realize they’ve experienced it until it starts affecting their emotions, relationships, and sense of self. Whether from childhood challenges, toxic relationships, or moments that made you feel unsafe, these hidden wounds can deeply impact your mental health, happiness, and overall well-being. As a trauma-informed therapist, I specialize in helping motivated individuals identify and heal the emotional pain they’ve been carrying, often without realizing it.
Are past experiences holding you back from living the life you truly deserve? Trauma isn’t always obvious, and many people don’t even realize they’ve experienced it until it starts affecting their emotions, relationships, and sense of self. Whether from childhood challenges, toxic relationships, or moments that made you feel unsafe, these hidden wounds can deeply impact your mental health, happiness, and overall well-being. As a trauma-informed therapist, I specialize in helping motivated individuals identify and heal the emotional pain they’ve been carrying, often without realizing it.
Dr. Elizabeth C. Johnson
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Western Addition, San Francisco, CA 94115
Hi, I’m Elizabeth—thank you for your interest in my private practice. If you're reading this right now things are probably pretty tough. I can help. As a licensed psychologist, my number one goal is to help you feel better—full stop. The way we’ll do this is by moving at your pace to find out what is keeping you stuck, and then use a concrete treatment plan backed by research to get you feeling better. In my practice I specialize in working with adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, family challenges, as well as adults with ADHD. Previous clients have described my style as warm, disarming, down-to-earth, and affirming.
Hi, I’m Elizabeth—thank you for your interest in my private practice. If you're reading this right now things are probably pretty tough. I can help. As a licensed psychologist, my number one goal is to help you feel better—full stop. The way we’ll do this is by moving at your pace to find out what is keeping you stuck, and then use a concrete treatment plan backed by research to get you feeling better. In my practice I specialize in working with adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, family challenges, as well as adults with ADHD. Previous clients have described my style as warm, disarming, down-to-earth, and affirming.
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Karen Briceno
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Western Addition, San Francisco, CA 94118
Hello, my name is Karen Briceno and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience. My therapeutic approach is Trauma Informed, Client-Centered, Holistic, and Strength-based. My training includes but is not limited to the following evidence base practices: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Seeking Safety. My approach will include creating an environment where you can be open about your ideas and experiences without judgment. I will be genuine in my interactions with you.
Hello, my name is Karen Briceno and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience. My therapeutic approach is Trauma Informed, Client-Centered, Holistic, and Strength-based. My training includes but is not limited to the following evidence base practices: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Seeking Safety. My approach will include creating an environment where you can be open about your ideas and experiences without judgment. I will be genuine in my interactions with you.
Jordan Long
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Western Addition, San Francisco, CA 94115
Waitlist for new clients
If you are a tween, adolescent, or young adult, you may be feeling the weight of the personal, relational, family, and physical changes of this time. If you are a person who has been affected by cancer or chronic illness, you may feel alone in your experience, and exceedingly overwhelmed. If you are experiencing anxiety or OCD, you may be feeling scared and out of control. This is where I come in, to support you through these challenges, uncertainties, and trying times.
If you are a tween, adolescent, or young adult, you may be feeling the weight of the personal, relational, family, and physical changes of this time. If you are a person who has been affected by cancer or chronic illness, you may feel alone in your experience, and exceedingly overwhelmed. If you are experiencing anxiety or OCD, you may be feeling scared and out of control. This is where I come in, to support you through these challenges, uncertainties, and trying times.
Sarah Carr
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Western Addition, San Francisco, CA 94115
Sarah specializes in helping teens and adults navigate OCD, anxiety disorders (social, generalized, phobias, panic), depression, work stress, and trauma. She is trained in evidence-based treatments that include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC). Sarah has attended several multi-day residential mindfulness retreats and is a Certified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Teacher. Sarah has also has completed intensive training in Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP). More info at www.mindfulsf.com.
Sarah specializes in helping teens and adults navigate OCD, anxiety disorders (social, generalized, phobias, panic), depression, work stress, and trauma. She is trained in evidence-based treatments that include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC). Sarah has attended several multi-day residential mindfulness retreats and is a Certified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Teacher. Sarah has also has completed intensive training in Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP). More info at www.mindfulsf.com.
I've been in private practice for twenty years offering psychodynamic therapy and psychoanalysis. I received my B.A. at the Un. of Iowa where I studied poetry and creative writing, my Ph.D. in clinical psychology at U.C. Berkeley, trained in psychoanalysis at PANY-NYU. I am on the Faculty at San Francisco Center for Psychoanalysis, currently accepting new patients only in my San Francisco CA office. I take Aetna insurance through Headway. I've worked with children and families on early attachment issues, adults with depression, anxiety, early trauma, creative blocks, gay and lesbian issues, psychosomatic problems.
I've been in private practice for twenty years offering psychodynamic therapy and psychoanalysis. I received my B.A. at the Un. of Iowa where I studied poetry and creative writing, my Ph.D. in clinical psychology at U.C. Berkeley, trained in psychoanalysis at PANY-NYU. I am on the Faculty at San Francisco Center for Psychoanalysis, currently accepting new patients only in my San Francisco CA office. I take Aetna insurance through Headway. I've worked with children and families on early attachment issues, adults with depression, anxiety, early trauma, creative blocks, gay and lesbian issues, psychosomatic problems.
Batya Ross
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Western Addition, San Francisco, CA 94115
Most of us lug around a suitcase full of our thoughts, feelings, family history and past experiences and have no idea what's in there. Our current responses to and experience of life come from the contents of that suitcase. Together in therapy we gently unpack it. We will see what is working for you, what needs more support and what has served it's purpose but no longer works. I work collaboratively and am curious about all the things that make you who you are. I am particularly interested in working with people who feel misunderstood or unimportant.
Most of us lug around a suitcase full of our thoughts, feelings, family history and past experiences and have no idea what's in there. Our current responses to and experience of life come from the contents of that suitcase. Together in therapy we gently unpack it. We will see what is working for you, what needs more support and what has served it's purpose but no longer works. I work collaboratively and am curious about all the things that make you who you are. I am particularly interested in working with people who feel misunderstood or unimportant.
Shelley Richardson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Western Addition, San Francisco, CA 94115
If you are looking for ways to heal from past hurts, create a life worth living, or are dealing with anxiety, stress, or life transitions, I can offer you support and skills to help lessen your pain and make you more effective in moving your life forward. You may also be dealing with trauma and, with focused trauma therapy, I can help you find a greater sense of calm. If you are in a couple, and hoping to improve your connection and communication, deal with past hurts, or simply to be more loving to one another, we can work together to create a stronger relationship.
If you are looking for ways to heal from past hurts, create a life worth living, or are dealing with anxiety, stress, or life transitions, I can offer you support and skills to help lessen your pain and make you more effective in moving your life forward. You may also be dealing with trauma and, with focused trauma therapy, I can help you find a greater sense of calm. If you are in a couple, and hoping to improve your connection and communication, deal with past hurts, or simply to be more loving to one another, we can work together to create a stronger relationship.
Svenson Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Western Addition, San Francisco, CA 94118
If your child has experienced trauma & dissociation, they may have trouble managing their feelings, communicating their needs, or be using challenging behaviors. The world can feel scary to the traumatized child, so it's hard for them to communicate. They often cope in ways that were the best solution during the trauma, but no longer fit current circumstances, and which seem confusing or destructive. I see it as my job to help your child explore their inner world, so, through the language of play, they can learn how to express emotions, solve problems, & get needs met in healthy ways that fit the present!
If your child has experienced trauma & dissociation, they may have trouble managing their feelings, communicating their needs, or be using challenging behaviors. The world can feel scary to the traumatized child, so it's hard for them to communicate. They often cope in ways that were the best solution during the trauma, but no longer fit current circumstances, and which seem confusing or destructive. I see it as my job to help your child explore their inner world, so, through the language of play, they can learn how to express emotions, solve problems, & get needs met in healthy ways that fit the present!
Ashley Hansen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Western Addition, San Francisco, CA 94115
Relationship changes, career transitions, and life events can cause us to experience anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma. I can help you work through it and process what is going on. I have 20 years of experience in this field and am continually inspired by how talk therapy can bring peace and clarity into day to day life. Whatever you're facing, my goal is to work with you to find unique strengths and creative solutions that allow you to thrive in the midst of it all. I provide therapy virtually, so I can see anyone in California via telehealth. And I also see clients in person in Pacifica and San Francisco.
Relationship changes, career transitions, and life events can cause us to experience anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma. I can help you work through it and process what is going on. I have 20 years of experience in this field and am continually inspired by how talk therapy can bring peace and clarity into day to day life. Whatever you're facing, my goal is to work with you to find unique strengths and creative solutions that allow you to thrive in the midst of it all. I provide therapy virtually, so I can see anyone in California via telehealth. And I also see clients in person in Pacifica and San Francisco.
Susannah Ruth Feder
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Western Addition, San Francisco, CA 94115 (Online Only)
I am most experienced in working with people with pain, illness, addictions, anxiety and depression. I use interpersonal and cognitive approaches to these issues, and believe that the client is best able to assist in selecting the types of approaches best suited to them.
I am most experienced in working with people with pain, illness, addictions, anxiety and depression. I use interpersonal and cognitive approaches to these issues, and believe that the client is best able to assist in selecting the types of approaches best suited to them.
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