Anxiety Therapists in San Francisco, CA
You may be experiencing symptoms of anxiety and depression.
My focus is healing trauma and building self-empowerment. I'm passionate about guiding people into intimate self-knowing. Expect embodied techniques such as awareness practices, meditation, or movement. You'll begin to release and heal old wounds, gain better physical awareness and vitality, and release negative beliefs that have kept you contracted.
You may be experiencing symptoms of anxiety and depression.
My focus is healing trauma and building self-empowerment. I'm passionate about guiding people into intimate self-knowing. Expect embodied techniques such as awareness practices, meditation, or movement. You'll begin to release and heal old wounds, gain better physical awareness and vitality, and release negative beliefs that have kept you contracted.
If you feel anxious, struggle with boundaries in relationships, life transitions, seeking clarity, and personal growth, we may be a wonderful fit for working together.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental. I use a person-centered, humanistic style and often incorporate family systems work—because where you come from matters. Together, we’ll explore what’s holding you back and help you reconnect with your strengths, build confidence, and create healthier boundaries—with yourself and others.
If you feel anxious, struggle with boundaries in relationships, life transitions, seeking clarity, and personal growth, we may be a wonderful fit for working together.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental. I use a person-centered, humanistic style and often incorporate family systems work—because where you come from matters. Together, we’ll explore what’s holding you back and help you reconnect with your strengths, build confidence, and create healthier boundaries—with yourself and others.
I work with diverse persons, treating depression, anxiety disorders, relationship problems and trauma-related problems.
I have more than 30 years of clinical experience.
I work with diverse persons, treating depression, anxiety disorders, relationship problems and trauma-related problems.
I have more than 30 years of clinical experience.
I have 20+ years experience assisting clients to overcome issues related to Anxiety, Mid-Life Crisis, Burnout, Anger, Depression, Addictive/Compulsive Behavior.
I use my training, skills and expertise to actually solve the root of the issue. I do not squeeze you into a theory. I work with whatever you bring in my office: your personality, needs and circumstances.
I have 20+ years experience assisting clients to overcome issues related to Anxiety, Mid-Life Crisis, Burnout, Anger, Depression, Addictive/Compulsive Behavior.
I use my training, skills and expertise to actually solve the root of the issue. I do not squeeze you into a theory. I work with whatever you bring in my office: your personality, needs and circumstances.
They’ve survived by striving to manage their emotions, overcome their fears, and hold back problematic impulses, not to mention managing everyone around them.
To facilitate true change, we go to the level of the body and work with what we find. Often traumas are trapped like old wounds, held by parts of ourselves that are aching to be heard and witnessed, to be relieved of their pain. I use a gentle, somatic-informed Internal Family Systems approach to guide clients to befriend themselves and relearn trust.
They’ve survived by striving to manage their emotions, overcome their fears, and hold back problematic impulses, not to mention managing everyone around them.
To facilitate true change, we go to the level of the body and work with what we find. Often traumas are trapped like old wounds, held by parts of ourselves that are aching to be heard and witnessed, to be relieved of their pain. I use a gentle, somatic-informed Internal Family Systems approach to guide clients to befriend themselves and relearn trust.
As a trauma informed, somatic psychotherapist. I guide exploratory inquiry to support the embodied insight needed to make positive mental, physical, emotional change possible. I support a depth process to inspire new connections to self and movement towards desired shifts in health, relationships and vocation while decreasing the suffering of negative internal states, destructive patterns and distorted beliefs caused by early environment and attachment wounding. I invite safe passage on a mindful journey of healing, awakening presence, trust, the expansion of agency and life affirming realizations that promote post traumatic growth.
As a trauma informed, somatic psychotherapist. I guide exploratory inquiry to support the embodied insight needed to make positive mental, physical, emotional change possible. I support a depth process to inspire new connections to self and movement towards desired shifts in health, relationships and vocation while decreasing the suffering of negative internal states, destructive patterns and distorted beliefs caused by early environment and attachment wounding. I invite safe passage on a mindful journey of healing, awakening presence, trust, the expansion of agency and life affirming realizations that promote post traumatic growth.
I have helped clients dealing with anxiety, depression, grief issues, interpersonal issues, as well as many other issues.
I use an eclectic therapeutic style, however, I find that I often use interventions of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focus Brief Therapy, Transtheoretical Model, as well as Motivational Interviewing. I believe that no one person or situation is the same and because of that, I believe that flexibility can often help my clients gain the most benefit.
I have helped clients dealing with anxiety, depression, grief issues, interpersonal issues, as well as many other issues.
I use an eclectic therapeutic style, however, I find that I often use interventions of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focus Brief Therapy, Transtheoretical Model, as well as Motivational Interviewing. I believe that no one person or situation is the same and because of that, I believe that flexibility can often help my clients gain the most benefit.
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.
By offering online therapy, we make mental health support accessible, so you can receive care no matter where you are. We create a space where you can feel safe, heard, and supported. Our goal is to guide you through your struggles and help you develop skills to manage life’s stressors with confidence.
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.
By offering online therapy, we make mental health support accessible, so you can receive care no matter where you are. We create a space where you can feel safe, heard, and supported. Our goal is to guide you through your struggles and help you develop skills to manage life’s stressors with confidence.
Positive and healthy experiences can deeply enrich our lives, fostering a sense of connection and clarity about what we truly want and deserve. However, many of us have also faced negative or traumatic experiences that can shape our core beliefs, leaving us feeling unworthy, unlovable, or trapped in harmful thought patterns and behaviors. I am here to support you as you work towards creating the life you truly desire.
Positive and healthy experiences can deeply enrich our lives, fostering a sense of connection and clarity about what we truly want and deserve. However, many of us have also faced negative or traumatic experiences that can shape our core beliefs, leaving us feeling unworthy, unlovable, or trapped in harmful thought patterns and behaviors. I am here to support you as you work towards creating the life you truly desire.
Do you often feel inadequate or face mental creative blocks due to worry?
My interactive psychotherapy practice incorporates empathy, humor, dialectal behavior and mindfulness-based cognitive therapies. Skills overcoming depression, anxiety, phobias, interpersonal conflict, addictions and trauma are taught and practiced both in session and between appointments. I am also trained in EMDR as an additional therapy.
Do you often feel inadequate or face mental creative blocks due to worry?
My interactive psychotherapy practice incorporates empathy, humor, dialectal behavior and mindfulness-based cognitive therapies. Skills overcoming depression, anxiety, phobias, interpersonal conflict, addictions and trauma are taught and practiced both in session and between appointments. I am also trained in EMDR as an additional therapy.
I'd love to help you transform your suffering, fear or frustrations into something brighter.
My approaches generally include emotional awareness, CBT, mindfulness, and humanistic therapies that help you confront and transform obstacles into greater harmony. Maybe you know exactly what you want to work on; maybe you just know you could be happier and more fulfilled or alive. Either way, it's a collaborative process that we'll navigate together.
I'd love to help you transform your suffering, fear or frustrations into something brighter.
My approaches generally include emotional awareness, CBT, mindfulness, and humanistic therapies that help you confront and transform obstacles into greater harmony. Maybe you know exactly what you want to work on; maybe you just know you could be happier and more fulfilled or alive. Either way, it's a collaborative process that we'll navigate together.
I am dedicated to offering support and hope to individuals, couples and adolescents who may be working through a myriad of challenges. I offer a warm environment in which to explore and untangle the complexities of life. I aim to support you in sifting through what feels difficult and to offer a grounded, objective and kindhearted space in which to gain the insight necessary for growth. Transformation is possible when one speaks their truth and when one is fully seen in that truth in connection with a compassionate other.
I am dedicated to offering support and hope to individuals, couples and adolescents who may be working through a myriad of challenges. I offer a warm environment in which to explore and untangle the complexities of life. I aim to support you in sifting through what feels difficult and to offer a grounded, objective and kindhearted space in which to gain the insight necessary for growth. Transformation is possible when one speaks their truth and when one is fully seen in that truth in connection with a compassionate other.
Feeling anxious or frustrated with yourself & your life even though, from the outside, you look like you've got it "all-together"?
With 20+ years of experience as a psychologist, I specialize in helping adults handle anxiety, manage life transitions, build self-esteem, and learn to embrace who they are now. We'll work together on how you can strengthen self-worth, cultivate self-compassion, and lessen signs of anxiety and depression.
Feeling anxious or frustrated with yourself & your life even though, from the outside, you look like you've got it "all-together"?
With 20+ years of experience as a psychologist, I specialize in helping adults handle anxiety, manage life transitions, build self-esteem, and learn to embrace who they are now. We'll work together on how you can strengthen self-worth, cultivate self-compassion, and lessen signs of anxiety and depression.
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 have worked extensively with a variety of mental health issues, both in brief therapy (6-12 sessions) and long-term therapy. We can work effectively whether you are seeking immediate relief from a stressful situation or have more long-standing concerns.
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 have worked extensively with a variety of mental health issues, both in brief therapy (6-12 sessions) and long-term therapy. We can work effectively whether you are seeking immediate relief from a stressful situation or have more long-standing concerns.
I am a body-centered psychotherapist and shaman specializing in working with people with anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues.
"Through Dorothy's therapy, I now look at life with fresh perspective. I appreciate, instead of dread, life's challenges - seeing them as incredible opportunities for growth. My self-esteem has soared, as she helped me to value myself. Dorothy has a wonderful gift to share." -R.N., Illinois
I am a body-centered psychotherapist and shaman specializing in working with people with anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues.
"Through Dorothy's therapy, I now look at life with fresh perspective. I appreciate, instead of dread, life's challenges - seeing them as incredible opportunities for growth. My self-esteem has soared, as she helped me to value myself. Dorothy has a wonderful gift to share." -R.N., Illinois
I work with adults of diverse identities navigating:
Anxiety and depression
Relationship struggles
Grief
Family dynamics
Trauma
Professional transitions
In our work I help you discover what's beneath the surface and move toward what you want to be true.
I draw from psychodynamic, family systems, and solution-focused approaches to help you access your inner knowing and capacity for healing. Together, we'll explore the patterns, thoughts, and feelings driving your experience, examine the systems' influence, and clarify what matters most. My 20+ years as a leadership coach informs my approach.
I work with adults of diverse identities navigating:
Anxiety and depression
Relationship struggles
Grief
Family dynamics
Trauma
Professional transitions
In our work I help you discover what's beneath the surface and move toward what you want to be true.
I draw from psychodynamic, family systems, and solution-focused approaches to help you access your inner knowing and capacity for healing. Together, we'll explore the patterns, thoughts, and feelings driving your experience, examine the systems' influence, and clarify what matters most. My 20+ years as a leadership coach informs my approach.
A good therapy session should feel emotional and immediate, yet grounded in the past so one can understand and feel old experiences in new ways. Sometimes there is laughter and sometimes there are tears. A good therapy session feels alive and satisfying.
A good therapy session should feel emotional and immediate, yet grounded in the past so one can understand and feel old experiences in new ways. Sometimes there is laughter and sometimes there are tears. A good therapy session feels alive and satisfying.
Are you struggling with anxiety, complex trauma, PTSD, or attachment injuries?
I use a blend of IFS, EMDR, and mindfulness based somatic techniques to help people recover from trauma and anxiety while developing a deeper capacity for self compassion. In my practice I consistently find that nervous system stabilization, compassion, and insight work synergistically to create change.
Are you struggling with anxiety, complex trauma, PTSD, or attachment injuries?
I use a blend of IFS, EMDR, and mindfulness based somatic techniques to help people recover from trauma and anxiety while developing a deeper capacity for self compassion. In my practice I consistently find that nervous system stabilization, compassion, and insight work synergistically to create change.
My work embraces two levels. 1. Licensed clinical psychologist with a range of classical methods. 2. Board Certified Senior Fellow in Medical Neurofeedback and QEEG (not consumer level for amusement/recreation). Clients develop a more powerful sense of relaxed self-esteem and an effective understanding of how to manage life traumas and stress more effectively. Several publications in mental health and medical neurofeedback. "The Encyclopedia of Mental Health", "Neurofeedback First 50 Years". The combination of clinical therapy and medical neurofeedback can be powerful, healing, and transformative in its ability to change lives.
My work embraces two levels. 1. Licensed clinical psychologist with a range of classical methods. 2. Board Certified Senior Fellow in Medical Neurofeedback and QEEG (not consumer level for amusement/recreation). Clients develop a more powerful sense of relaxed self-esteem and an effective understanding of how to manage life traumas and stress more effectively. Several publications in mental health and medical neurofeedback. "The Encyclopedia of Mental Health", "Neurofeedback First 50 Years". The combination of clinical therapy and medical neurofeedback can be powerful, healing, and transformative in its ability to change lives.
If you have experienced trauma, whether recurring or as an isolated incident, even the typical stresses of a normal day can provoke anxiety, fear, anger, or withdrawal.
I draw from evidence-based treatment modalities, including: EMDR, IFS, DBT, CBT, ACT, EFT, and mindfulness strategies. I am a certified by EMDRIA as an EMDR therapist. I have completed Level One of IFS training.
If you have experienced trauma, whether recurring or as an isolated incident, even the typical stresses of a normal day can provoke anxiety, fear, anger, or withdrawal.
I draw from evidence-based treatment modalities, including: EMDR, IFS, DBT, CBT, ACT, EFT, and mindfulness strategies. I am a certified by EMDRIA as an EMDR therapist. I have completed Level One of IFS training.
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Anxiety Therapists
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.
What are the most common types of treatment 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.
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.