Therapists for Teens and Adolescents in San Francisco, CA
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
What is it you most deeply want? I can help you find your natural strengths and let go of old beliefs and painful emotions that stand in the way of you loving the life you live. Through a mindful and compassionate inquiry into places where you feel stuck, I help you to extinguish negative patterns and to recognize and express your true gifts in the world. Many of my clients are artists and creative professionals. My specialties include helping you to have more fulfilling relationships, expand your creativity, overcome addictive patterns, develop your self-esteem, and experience greater personal growth.
What is it you most deeply want? I can help you find your natural strengths and let go of old beliefs and painful emotions that stand in the way of you loving the life you live. Through a mindful and compassionate inquiry into places where you feel stuck, I help you to extinguish negative patterns and to recognize and express your true gifts in the world. Many of my clients are artists and creative professionals. My specialties include helping you to have more fulfilling relationships, expand your creativity, overcome addictive patterns, develop your self-esteem, and experience greater personal growth.
On the outside, some of us are competent, driven, and dependable in our daily life. But internally, we may struggle with anxiety, self-doubt, perfectionism, or a persistent sense that we're “not enough.” We feel stuck in this way and wish to break free from old narratives, unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, and relational dynamics that no longer serve us. Essentially, we want to reclaim an authentic connection with our self and others.
If this resonates with you, and your goal is to better understand yourself while learning practical, science-backed strategies to make real changes in your life today, I'm here to help you.
On the outside, some of us are competent, driven, and dependable in our daily life. But internally, we may struggle with anxiety, self-doubt, perfectionism, or a persistent sense that we're “not enough.” We feel stuck in this way and wish to break free from old narratives, unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, and relational dynamics that no longer serve us. Essentially, we want to reclaim an authentic connection with our self and others.
If this resonates with you, and your goal is to better understand yourself while learning practical, science-backed strategies to make real changes in your life today, I'm here to help you.
I specialize in supporting children, adolescents, and families navigating anxiety, depression, behavioral challenges, trauma, and social difficulties, as well as infant and early childhood development.
My work is rooted in creating a safe, supportive space where children feel seen and understood. Using trauma-informed care, mindfulness, and practical coping strategies, I help children build self-regulation, resilience, and healthy relationships. My approach is tailored to each child's strengths and cultural identity, guiding them towards growth.
I specialize in supporting children, adolescents, and families navigating anxiety, depression, behavioral challenges, trauma, and social difficulties, as well as infant and early childhood development.
My work is rooted in creating a safe, supportive space where children feel seen and understood. Using trauma-informed care, mindfulness, and practical coping strategies, I help children build self-regulation, resilience, and healthy relationships. My approach is tailored to each child's strengths and cultural identity, guiding them towards growth.
I also have extensive experience working with children, adolescents and adults who are experiencing relationship/family issues, divorce, and LGBTQ challenges.
Are you hindered by anxiety, depression, or trauma, preventing you from expressing your authentic self? Do you find yourself trapped in navigating challenging family and relationship situations? Every minor issue now feels incredibly overwhelming, reopening past wounds and creating new ones. Despite attempting to bury the pain, it persists, leaving you feeling isolated and tormented. The constant exhaustion, stress, and anger make you question your resilience. Unsure of where to seek assistance, you don't have to endure this painful journey by yourself. I aim to assist you in achieving a more integrated and balanced sense of self.
I also have extensive experience working with children, adolescents and adults who are experiencing relationship/family issues, divorce, and LGBTQ challenges.
Are you hindered by anxiety, depression, or trauma, preventing you from expressing your authentic self? Do you find yourself trapped in navigating challenging family and relationship situations? Every minor issue now feels incredibly overwhelming, reopening past wounds and creating new ones. Despite attempting to bury the pain, it persists, leaving you feeling isolated and tormented. The constant exhaustion, stress, and anger make you question your resilience. Unsure of where to seek assistance, you don't have to endure this painful journey by yourself. I aim to assist you in achieving a more integrated and balanced sense of self.
I focus on unlocking past disturbances from childhood through adulthood that inhibit one's relationships, work environment and overall goals. We will work with your current day stressors to help you feel more relaxed in life and less depressed. I will help you feel more empowered with deeper meaning and with more satisfying connections to yourself and others.
I focus on unlocking past disturbances from childhood through adulthood that inhibit one's relationships, work environment and overall goals. We will work with your current day stressors to help you feel more relaxed in life and less depressed. I will help you feel more empowered with deeper meaning and with more satisfying connections to yourself and others.
I fundamentally believe that healing happens in relationships where we feel safe, supported, and seen. To this end, I strive to cultivate a warm, collaborative, and non-judgemental relationship with my clients. Therapy will look different for everyone, but I will seek to partner with you to explore difficult past experiences and current challenges in living as a way to better understand what's working and what's not. I will work to help you slow down and tune into the present moment to increase your ability to cope, while also making sense of the ways your developmental context as well as systems of oppression may have impacted you.
I fundamentally believe that healing happens in relationships where we feel safe, supported, and seen. To this end, I strive to cultivate a warm, collaborative, and non-judgemental relationship with my clients. Therapy will look different for everyone, but I will seek to partner with you to explore difficult past experiences and current challenges in living as a way to better understand what's working and what's not. I will work to help you slow down and tune into the present moment to increase your ability to cope, while also making sense of the ways your developmental context as well as systems of oppression may have impacted you.
I believe every person has a unique story, and my open, compassionate approach reflects my respect and desire to help. In working together, we will create a therapy plan tailored around your coping style, relational patterns, and most importantly- your goals. No matter what you come in for (anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, identity questions, personality issues, career issues, etc.), I will meet you where you are in life, and work actively to understand your situation and collaborate on the best treatment plan.
I believe every person has a unique story, and my open, compassionate approach reflects my respect and desire to help. In working together, we will create a therapy plan tailored around your coping style, relational patterns, and most importantly- your goals. No matter what you come in for (anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, identity questions, personality issues, career issues, etc.), I will meet you where you are in life, and work actively to understand your situation and collaborate on the best treatment plan.
Something is off…even if you can’t put your finger on what it is. Maybe you know exactly what it is. You might see the patterns you’re stuck in—the same kinds of relationships, ways of thinking, or reactions you aren’t proud of—but can never seem to actually shift them. You've tried everything and looked everywhere for answers (and relief), but you still come up empty. I believe it’s possible to get unstuck, but sometimes it takes a different approach to get there—one that helps you connect with the lost and emerging parts of yourself. Whether you’re dealing with trauma, seeking clarity, or need a place to simply breathe, I’m here.
Something is off…even if you can’t put your finger on what it is. Maybe you know exactly what it is. You might see the patterns you’re stuck in—the same kinds of relationships, ways of thinking, or reactions you aren’t proud of—but can never seem to actually shift them. You've tried everything and looked everywhere for answers (and relief), but you still come up empty. I believe it’s possible to get unstuck, but sometimes it takes a different approach to get there—one that helps you connect with the lost and emerging parts of yourself. Whether you’re dealing with trauma, seeking clarity, or need a place to simply breathe, I’m here.
If you've been in therapy before and had a not-so-great experience, chances are you'll fare better with me. I can't guarantee this, but I say it confidently because I'm very good at adapting how I work to each client's needs and abilities - especially in the early going.
If you've been in therapy before and had a not-so-great experience, chances are you'll fare better with me. I can't guarantee this, but I say it confidently because I'm very good at adapting how I work to each client's needs and abilities - especially in the early going.
Jonathan Weisblatt
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
4 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94115
As an artist & psychotherapist who has lived in a variety of cultures, I enjoy collaborating with teens, families and adults from diverse backgrounds and needs.
How can we feel more alive, free and true? I offer a compassionate, creative, reflective refuge. Decades of meditation, somatic, integral and wilderness practices and facilitation inform my way of accompanying you through your relationships with trauma, anxiety, depression, neurodivergence, or other shapes of human experiences and toward liberation together.
As an artist & psychotherapist who has lived in a variety of cultures, I enjoy collaborating with teens, families and adults from diverse backgrounds and needs.
How can we feel more alive, free and true? I offer a compassionate, creative, reflective refuge. Decades of meditation, somatic, integral and wilderness practices and facilitation inform my way of accompanying you through your relationships with trauma, anxiety, depression, neurodivergence, or other shapes of human experiences and toward liberation together.
You deserve better than to stay stuck. (Though some of you have nagging thoughts that you may not). You deserve to be in less pain. Perhaps you’re coping with a loss of some kind like a divorce or a death and that’s been difficult? Often it is easier to reduce distress and achieve your goals with the help of a therapist who is objective, can hear your WHOLE story and hold it in confidence, and who can offer compassionate, evidence-based therapy. You deserve to feel “seen” and feel valued and you may need a place to nurture yourself and develop better coping skills for what life has thrown your way lately. Let me help.
You deserve better than to stay stuck. (Though some of you have nagging thoughts that you may not). You deserve to be in less pain. Perhaps you’re coping with a loss of some kind like a divorce or a death and that’s been difficult? Often it is easier to reduce distress and achieve your goals with the help of a therapist who is objective, can hear your WHOLE story and hold it in confidence, and who can offer compassionate, evidence-based therapy. You deserve to feel “seen” and feel valued and you may need a place to nurture yourself and develop better coping skills for what life has thrown your way lately. Let me help.
I help people move through stuck patterns—overwhelm, self-criticism, relationship loops—so there’s more room for aliveness and choice. My approach is integrative and depth-oriented (relational, contemporary psychoanalytic, trauma-informed). Together we’ll slow down, notice what’s happening, and understand the meanings beneath symptoms so real change can take root.
I help people move through stuck patterns—overwhelm, self-criticism, relationship loops—so there’s more room for aliveness and choice. My approach is integrative and depth-oriented (relational, contemporary psychoanalytic, trauma-informed). Together we’ll slow down, notice what’s happening, and understand the meanings beneath symptoms so real change can take root.
I have experience in family counseling, adult and adolescent individuwal sessions.
25 plus years of experience in all areas of counseling. - Clinical Director Substance Abuse - Directed County Mental Health Teams , including Crisis and Children's Mental Health - Adjunct faculty at two Universities totaling 20 years - Juvenile Justice experience I enjoy working with couples and adults as they sort through the challenges of life. I make every attempt to help develop change for a healthy lifestyles. I am skilled in CBT, DBT, and Solution Focused treatments.
I have experience in family counseling, adult and adolescent individuwal sessions.
25 plus years of experience in all areas of counseling. - Clinical Director Substance Abuse - Directed County Mental Health Teams , including Crisis and Children's Mental Health - Adjunct faculty at two Universities totaling 20 years - Juvenile Justice experience I enjoy working with couples and adults as they sort through the challenges of life. I make every attempt to help develop change for a healthy lifestyles. I am skilled in CBT, DBT, and Solution Focused treatments.
I offer personalized therapy for adults, teens, and couples, as well as EMDR and Ecotherapy, in-person in SF and online across California
I've always believed that our sense of self is made up of stories- the ones we’re given, and the ones we tell ourselves. In my previous life as a film producer and studio executive, I spent years helping shape stories in film. Over time, I became fascinated by how that same process unfolds within each of us: how our stories - about self, others and the world- can lift us up, or hold us back. That curiosity led me to pursue a new path as a therapist so that I could help people reframe and reshape the stories that determine the quality of their lives.
I offer personalized therapy for adults, teens, and couples, as well as EMDR and Ecotherapy, in-person in SF and online across California
I've always believed that our sense of self is made up of stories- the ones we’re given, and the ones we tell ourselves. In my previous life as a film producer and studio executive, I spent years helping shape stories in film. Over time, I became fascinated by how that same process unfolds within each of us: how our stories - about self, others and the world- can lift us up, or hold us back. That curiosity led me to pursue a new path as a therapist so that I could help people reframe and reshape the stories that determine the quality of their lives.
You’ve learned how to function on the outside — to stay composed, keep moving, and try to handle what life throws at you. But inside, you feel burnt out, anxious, maybe have emotions that you can't describe. Maybe there’s a steady sense of overwhelm, anxiety that comes out of nowhere, feeling like you can't escape your mind. You might overthink things, overanalyze reactions, or find yourself shutting down or pulling away from people without fully understanding why. These aren’t personal flaws within you — they’re often trauma responses, old survival strategies your mind and nervous system learned to use to cope with everyday life.
You’ve learned how to function on the outside — to stay composed, keep moving, and try to handle what life throws at you. But inside, you feel burnt out, anxious, maybe have emotions that you can't describe. Maybe there’s a steady sense of overwhelm, anxiety that comes out of nowhere, feeling like you can't escape your mind. You might overthink things, overanalyze reactions, or find yourself shutting down or pulling away from people without fully understanding why. These aren’t personal flaws within you — they’re often trauma responses, old survival strategies your mind and nervous system learned to use to cope with everyday life.
Adam Brown
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
3 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94129
Waitlist for new clients
I previously worked as a journalist and patient advocate in the diabetes field (2010-2019), and, more recently, as a therapist in teenage eating disorders (2021-2024).
I specialize in diabetes, chronic illness and health, anxiety, trauma and PTSD, stress, grief, burnout, perfectionism, ADHD, and more. I'm passionate about therapy that is creative, experiential, and goes beyond words and insight. I believe I'm doing my job when I help folks Slow Down, connect to what is deeply important to them, and learn skills for handling difficulties. I'm often a good fit for those who have tried many things already and are looking for something different. I love working in-person and offer Nature Therapy to those who enjoy being outside - e.g., we can do sessions in the forest or on the beach!
I previously worked as a journalist and patient advocate in the diabetes field (2010-2019), and, more recently, as a therapist in teenage eating disorders (2021-2024).
I specialize in diabetes, chronic illness and health, anxiety, trauma and PTSD, stress, grief, burnout, perfectionism, ADHD, and more. I'm passionate about therapy that is creative, experiential, and goes beyond words and insight. I believe I'm doing my job when I help folks Slow Down, connect to what is deeply important to them, and learn skills for handling difficulties. I'm often a good fit for those who have tried many things already and are looking for something different. I love working in-person and offer Nature Therapy to those who enjoy being outside - e.g., we can do sessions in the forest or on the beach!
Before graduate school, I worked for several years at a residential center for teenagers, so I also have a particular interest in working with young adults.
I offer weekly psychoanalytic individual and couples' therapy. My style is warm, direct and gentle. I use humor and playfulness in my work. I bring thoughtfulness to the vulnerable task of exploring one's past, present and future. My practice is LGBTQIA+ affirming and culturally sensitive. I also offer comprehensive psychological assessments.
Before graduate school, I worked for several years at a residential center for teenagers, so I also have a particular interest in working with young adults.
I offer weekly psychoanalytic individual and couples' therapy. My style is warm, direct and gentle. I use humor and playfulness in my work. I bring thoughtfulness to the vulnerable task of exploring one's past, present and future. My practice is LGBTQIA+ affirming and culturally sensitive. I also offer comprehensive psychological assessments.
When couples counseling, family therapy, or child/ adolescent support is needed, flexibility and fit become essential.
Since 2004, I have specialized in psychotherapy with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I tailor treatment to each person's unique needs, drawing from psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and family systems approaches while providing neurodiversity-affirming care that promotes insight, resilience, and lasting change.
When couples counseling, family therapy, or child/ adolescent support is needed, flexibility and fit become essential.
Since 2004, I have specialized in psychotherapy with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I tailor treatment to each person's unique needs, drawing from psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and family systems approaches while providing neurodiversity-affirming care that promotes insight, resilience, and lasting change.
Feeling out of control or out of Focus? Do ADHD related issues hold you or a loved one back from dreams and potential? Feelings of worry, confusion, anger, and sadness can make your relationships, parenting, work, or your education seem impossible or like plain torture. My passion is helping people tap into their their inherent worth and significance, while promoting growth. You CAN tackle the problems you have, and you have the power to promote well-being in yourself and in your relationships. Lets get to work, and see the results in your life: improvements in mood/ relationships/work and educational performance, and peace of mind.
Feeling out of control or out of Focus? Do ADHD related issues hold you or a loved one back from dreams and potential? Feelings of worry, confusion, anger, and sadness can make your relationships, parenting, work, or your education seem impossible or like plain torture. My passion is helping people tap into their their inherent worth and significance, while promoting growth. You CAN tackle the problems you have, and you have the power to promote well-being in yourself and in your relationships. Lets get to work, and see the results in your life: improvements in mood/ relationships/work and educational performance, and peace of mind.
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FAQ - Teenage and Adolescent Therapists
What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.
How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.
How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.