Anxiety Therapists in San Francisco, CA

Simi Bhaurla
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94103
Struggling with mental health and trying to find the right therapist can be difficult to manage alone. I strive to be fully present for my clients from the initial consultation to the last session we have. I have experience working with clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship issues, stress, grief, issues related to identity, and overall life changes. I provide a safe, warm, and empathetic space for my clients to process their thoughts and emotions and equip them with effective coping skills to manage their symptoms and stressors. I motivate my clients to become the best versions of themselves.
Struggling with mental health and trying to find the right therapist can be difficult to manage alone. I strive to be fully present for my clients from the initial consultation to the last session we have. I have experience working with clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship issues, stress, grief, issues related to identity, and overall life changes. I provide a safe, warm, and empathetic space for my clients to process their thoughts and emotions and equip them with effective coping skills to manage their symptoms and stressors. I motivate my clients to become the best versions of themselves.

I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, and trauma.
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 specialize in treating anxiety, depression, and trauma.
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.

My work is with adults experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, or adjustment to life changes. My name is Kimberly Higgins, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Board Certified Diplomate (BCD) based in Northern California working with adult clients statewide via telehealth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing are my primary approaches to therapy. We’ll work together so that you can build a foundation to move toward wellness.
My work is with adults experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, or adjustment to life changes. My name is Kimberly Higgins, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Board Certified Diplomate (BCD) based in Northern California working with adult clients statewide via telehealth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing are my primary approaches to therapy. We’ll work together so that you can build a foundation to move toward wellness.

Ian Whitmarsh
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, MA, PhD
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94123
I specialize in issues of anxiety, career, shame, trauma, parenting, grief, and relationships.
I use a heart-centered approach to facilitate a sense of freedom and compassion for all that is inside you. I'm a Level 3 Internal Family Systems practitioner and a Professor in the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at University of California San Francisco where my current research is on Internal Family Systems. IFS is a method for going inward and getting to know and welcome all parts of you. We all have a creative power within us that is our birthright, that knows how to heal and that cannot be damaged. In my work, I help you connect with that power inside yourself.
I specialize in issues of anxiety, career, shame, trauma, parenting, grief, and relationships.
I use a heart-centered approach to facilitate a sense of freedom and compassion for all that is inside you. I'm a Level 3 Internal Family Systems practitioner and a Professor in the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at University of California San Francisco where my current research is on Internal Family Systems. IFS is a method for going inward and getting to know and welcome all parts of you. We all have a creative power within us that is our birthright, that knows how to heal and that cannot be damaged. In my work, I help you connect with that power inside yourself.

I have years of experience working with individuals and families through challenges like anxiety, depression, and addiction, I’m passionate about guiding people toward meaningful change, healing, and growth. I offer a space for reflection and help clients understand and work toward their therapy goals. Together, we explore patterns you may be repeating to find more effective and authentic ways of being. I’m interactive in sessions, using humanistic and Cognitive Behavioral Therapies to provide practical tools and skills.
I have years of experience working with individuals and families through challenges like anxiety, depression, and addiction, I’m passionate about guiding people toward meaningful change, healing, and growth. I offer a space for reflection and help clients understand and work toward their therapy goals. Together, we explore patterns you may be repeating to find more effective and authentic ways of being. I’m interactive in sessions, using humanistic and Cognitive Behavioral Therapies to provide practical tools and skills.

I’m skilled at working with anxiety, trauma/PTSD/CPTSD, life transitions, grief and loss, and LGBTQIA+ issues.
It may be hard to believe, but our most troubling habits and patterns began as strategies that once helped us deal with challenging or even dangerous circumstances. The difficulties that feel burdensome to you now—rumination, self-defeating behaviors, problematic relationship dynamics, stubborn emotional cycles—actually helped you survive in the past. And because they helped you survive, it takes more than just understanding and willpower to unravel them—it takes deeper work that engages both the body and mind. I weave together multiple therapeutic modalities into an approach tailored to your needs, goals, and whole self.
I’m skilled at working with anxiety, trauma/PTSD/CPTSD, life transitions, grief and loss, and LGBTQIA+ issues.
It may be hard to believe, but our most troubling habits and patterns began as strategies that once helped us deal with challenging or even dangerous circumstances. The difficulties that feel burdensome to you now—rumination, self-defeating behaviors, problematic relationship dynamics, stubborn emotional cycles—actually helped you survive in the past. And because they helped you survive, it takes more than just understanding and willpower to unravel them—it takes deeper work that engages both the body and mind. I weave together multiple therapeutic modalities into an approach tailored to your needs, goals, and whole self.

You may be seeking help with a difficult relationship, a painful loss, anxiety, depression, or a sense of feeling "stuck" in some way. The goal of therapy is to increase your ability to face life's challenges with greater confidence, energy and creativity. Psychotherapy can help you develop a greater sense of your potential. My approach invites an engaging dialogue geared to your needs and goals.
You may be seeking help with a difficult relationship, a painful loss, anxiety, depression, or a sense of feeling "stuck" in some way. The goal of therapy is to increase your ability to face life's challenges with greater confidence, energy and creativity. Psychotherapy can help you develop a greater sense of your potential. My approach invites an engaging dialogue geared to your needs and goals.

When we get stuck in any of these areas, that's when emotional difficulties can arise like depression, anxiety, addictions, fragile self-esteem, and family conflict.
Sometimes it can be very difficult to get relief from emotional problems on your own. It's hard to dedicate the time and space to figure it out. Often the situation feels too confusing and hopeless to confront alone. In my practice, I work together with people grappling with universal struggles such as how to connect with others more freely and build healthy relationships, how to identify work that is meaningful to you and feel successful doing it, how to be more accepting of yourself, and how to move on from past trauma and disappointments.
When we get stuck in any of these areas, that's when emotional difficulties can arise like depression, anxiety, addictions, fragile self-esteem, and family conflict.
Sometimes it can be very difficult to get relief from emotional problems on your own. It's hard to dedicate the time and space to figure it out. Often the situation feels too confusing and hopeless to confront alone. In my practice, I work together with people grappling with universal struggles such as how to connect with others more freely and build healthy relationships, how to identify work that is meaningful to you and feel successful doing it, how to be more accepting of yourself, and how to move on from past trauma and disappointments.

I believe in walking alongside individuals through their life experiences in a non-judgmental way, especially those processing past traumas to achieve a more fulfilling life. People are not defined by their circumstances and do not need to live self-punishing lives. Personal insight and growth are strengths that enhance relationships. Working with people is my passion, and I believe your past does not define your future. Therapy provides a space to be vulnerable and explore fears and difficult emotions you may not feel comfortable sharing with family and friends.
I believe in walking alongside individuals through their life experiences in a non-judgmental way, especially those processing past traumas to achieve a more fulfilling life. People are not defined by their circumstances and do not need to live self-punishing lives. Personal insight and growth are strengths that enhance relationships. Working with people is my passion, and I believe your past does not define your future. Therapy provides a space to be vulnerable and explore fears and difficult emotions you may not feel comfortable sharing with family and friends.

I help people who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship difficulties.
If you're feeling stuck or overwhelmed, I would like to provide a place to think about what's troubling you and find new ways forward. We can work to understand the deeper patterns that shape your experiences and relationships.
Your history, relationships, and internal conflicts all matter in making sense of current struggles. In our work together, we’ll consider what drives your reactions and choices in ways that may not be immediately obvious. My aim is to help you develop greater self-understanding, find more satisfying ways to navigate life’s challenges, and to provide an attentive, supportive environment for this work.
I help people who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship difficulties.
If you're feeling stuck or overwhelmed, I would like to provide a place to think about what's troubling you and find new ways forward. We can work to understand the deeper patterns that shape your experiences and relationships.
Your history, relationships, and internal conflicts all matter in making sense of current struggles. In our work together, we’ll consider what drives your reactions and choices in ways that may not be immediately obvious. My aim is to help you develop greater self-understanding, find more satisfying ways to navigate life’s challenges, and to provide an attentive, supportive environment for this work.

We’re passionate about helping individuals who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or lost in life’s challenges. Our ideal clients are seeking clarity, emotional relief, and personal growth. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or navigating a life transition, we’re here to help you uncover new perspectives, cope with stress, and rediscover your sense of purpose. We believe in meeting you where you are and helping you build the life you envision.
We’re passionate about helping individuals who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or lost in life’s challenges. Our ideal clients are seeking clarity, emotional relief, and personal growth. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or navigating a life transition, we’re here to help you uncover new perspectives, cope with stress, and rediscover your sense of purpose. We believe in meeting you where you are and helping you build the life you envision.
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Anxiety, depression, trauma, lack of community acceptance, and difficult circumstances may’ve brought you to a place of feeling unwell or stuck. Time-tested therapy techniques may be what you need to address these difficulties and move forward. I am passionate about helping my clients do that with compassion-focused cognitive behavioral therapy techniques and mindfulness practices. I've worked with a diverse assortment of clients who've faced a variety of concerns, including career difficulties, LGBT-related matters, abuse, grief, severe persistent mental illness, and relationship issues.
Anxiety, depression, trauma, lack of community acceptance, and difficult circumstances may’ve brought you to a place of feeling unwell or stuck. Time-tested therapy techniques may be what you need to address these difficulties and move forward. I am passionate about helping my clients do that with compassion-focused cognitive behavioral therapy techniques and mindfulness practices. I've worked with a diverse assortment of clients who've faced a variety of concerns, including career difficulties, LGBT-related matters, abuse, grief, severe persistent mental illness, and relationship issues.

Hello, I am a licensed clinical psychologist who provides individual and group therapy to adolescents and adults. I also work with athletes to improve performance skills by helping with their "mental game". Are you or a family member experiencing anxiety, depression, or other mental health challenges that are negatively affecting you? Are you trying to find a better balance that can lead to increased happiness and more success in your relationships, at work, and/or at school? Making the decision to start therapy can be tough but I am here to support you in your journey to a more fulfilled life.
Hello, I am a licensed clinical psychologist who provides individual and group therapy to adolescents and adults. I also work with athletes to improve performance skills by helping with their "mental game". Are you or a family member experiencing anxiety, depression, or other mental health challenges that are negatively affecting you? Are you trying to find a better balance that can lead to increased happiness and more success in your relationships, at work, and/or at school? Making the decision to start therapy can be tough but I am here to support you in your journey to a more fulfilled life.

Many people, perhaps like yourself, find relationship issues with family, spouses, work colleagues very challenging and often these relationships evoke anxiety, anger and fear. Some people have had very difficult upbringings, and while they appear to cope, they are often emotionally surviving rather than thriving. This is a valid reason to seek therapeutic attention.
Many people, perhaps like yourself, find relationship issues with family, spouses, work colleagues very challenging and often these relationships evoke anxiety, anger and fear. Some people have had very difficult upbringings, and while they appear to cope, they are often emotionally surviving rather than thriving. This is a valid reason to seek therapeutic attention.

I use a client centered approach where the client works with me in deciding the direction of treatment. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive skills and experience working with clients from age 4 to 70 with various issues such as anxiety, depression, and trauma. I quickly assist my clients in learning appropriate coping skills to assist with any intense feelings they are experiencing at the start of treatment. We then begin meeting weekly to explore those feelings as we work toward the goals established during the assessment process.
I use a client centered approach where the client works with me in deciding the direction of treatment. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive skills and experience working with clients from age 4 to 70 with various issues such as anxiety, depression, and trauma. I quickly assist my clients in learning appropriate coping skills to assist with any intense feelings they are experiencing at the start of treatment. We then begin meeting weekly to explore those feelings as we work toward the goals established during the assessment process.

I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship problems as well as managing life transitions, loss, and recovery from substance use.
Seeking out psychotherapy is an investment in yourself so you can reach your dreams and overcome emotional hurdles like depression, anxiety, trauma, loss, relationship and work problems, and recovery from substance use. I have helped many people jump over these barriers to get more of what they want in their lives. The therapy I practice can lead to longstanding changes in your relationships and how you feel about yourself. I create a safe and confidential space where we can explore what’s getting in the way. My approach understands complexity and privileges the uniqueness of your personality.
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship problems as well as managing life transitions, loss, and recovery from substance use.
Seeking out psychotherapy is an investment in yourself so you can reach your dreams and overcome emotional hurdles like depression, anxiety, trauma, loss, relationship and work problems, and recovery from substance use. I have helped many people jump over these barriers to get more of what they want in their lives. The therapy I practice can lead to longstanding changes in your relationships and how you feel about yourself. I create a safe and confidential space where we can explore what’s getting in the way. My approach understands complexity and privileges the uniqueness of your personality.

I utilize CBT to explore and reframe negative thought patterns, DBT to equip you with coping skills for anxiety & depression and psychodynamic therapy to understand your trauma and unconscious desire and promote insight for lasting change.
Do you feel as though your anxiety and depression are unmanageable? How about feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or helplessness like you’ve hit rock bottom and are struggling to find hope for tomorrow? Once we start to unravel the details of our past and trauma we give ourselves the ability to process feelings that we have long suppressed. I aim to collaborate with you and provide tools to decrease the challenging feelings you are currently facing and achieve a more integrated and balanced sense of self, leading to emotional healing and personal growth.
I utilize CBT to explore and reframe negative thought patterns, DBT to equip you with coping skills for anxiety & depression and psychodynamic therapy to understand your trauma and unconscious desire and promote insight for lasting change.
Do you feel as though your anxiety and depression are unmanageable? How about feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or helplessness like you’ve hit rock bottom and are struggling to find hope for tomorrow? Once we start to unravel the details of our past and trauma we give ourselves the ability to process feelings that we have long suppressed. I aim to collaborate with you and provide tools to decrease the challenging feelings you are currently facing and achieve a more integrated and balanced sense of self, leading to emotional healing and personal growth.

As a bilingual Latino clinician, I have successfully used my clinical skills by applying Cognitive Behavior Therapy interventions and Motivational Interviewing, with individuals experiencing depression, PTSD and anxiety. My passion for clinical work, along with my interpersonal skills, has made me effective at building rapport with clients as they move through burnout, life transitions and through the stages of change. My ability to connect with clients at each step of the treatment process has helped them achieve successful outcomes, symptom stabilization, and self determination.
As a bilingual Latino clinician, I have successfully used my clinical skills by applying Cognitive Behavior Therapy interventions and Motivational Interviewing, with individuals experiencing depression, PTSD and anxiety. My passion for clinical work, along with my interpersonal skills, has made me effective at building rapport with clients as they move through burnout, life transitions and through the stages of change. My ability to connect with clients at each step of the treatment process has helped them achieve successful outcomes, symptom stabilization, and self determination.

Anxiety And Trauma Recovery Therapy Masha Lisitsa
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94114
If you're struggling with anxiety, depression, feeling stuck, burnt-out, or giving more than you are getting in your relationships, these are signs telling you it's time for a change. I work with individuals and couples that want to shift patterns such as co-dependency, self-criticism, boundary issues, and difficulty in intimate relationships. I also work with people who want to learn more about themselves through understanding their childhood family dynamics and trauma. I am trained in EMDR therapy (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing), a highly effective tool for coping with and healing trauma.
If you're struggling with anxiety, depression, feeling stuck, burnt-out, or giving more than you are getting in your relationships, these are signs telling you it's time for a change. I work with individuals and couples that want to shift patterns such as co-dependency, self-criticism, boundary issues, and difficulty in intimate relationships. I also work with people who want to learn more about themselves through understanding their childhood family dynamics and trauma. I am trained in EMDR therapy (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing), a highly effective tool for coping with and healing trauma.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist, registered with the California Board of Psychology. I have been a therapist in the Bay Area for over 5 years. My goal in therapy is to provide space for clients to better understand themselves and the different dynamics that have created specific patterns of relationships, behaviors, and anxieties. I approach therapy and each client from a psychodynamic and humanistic framework. As a clinical psychologist, I have experience working with trauma, mood and anxiety disorders, family and relationship issues, obsessive compulsive disorders, and serious mental illness.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist, registered with the California Board of Psychology. I have been a therapist in the Bay Area for over 5 years. My goal in therapy is to provide space for clients to better understand themselves and the different dynamics that have created specific patterns of relationships, behaviors, and anxieties. I approach therapy and each client from a psychodynamic and humanistic framework. As a clinical psychologist, I have experience working with trauma, mood and anxiety disorders, family and relationship issues, obsessive compulsive disorders, and serious mental illness.
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Anxiety Therapists
What are the most common treatments for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other popular forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.
How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.
How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.