Art Therapy in San Francisco, CA
I am also trained in art therapy and passionate about utilizing a creative approach, which can bring something unique to our work together or to places where you might feel stuck.
For the past two years I worked with individuals struggling with addiction and underlying mental health issues who were brave enough to want to try something new. It was a privilege to empower them with knowledge and tools in the recovery process. For four years before that I worked in under-resourced public schools helping children and families access therapy for (usually) the first time. There I used my creativity, flexibility, and patience to meet people wherever they were at – both psychologically and literally, in their schools, communities, and homes.
I am also trained in art therapy and passionate about utilizing a creative approach, which can bring something unique to our work together or to places where you might feel stuck.
For the past two years I worked with individuals struggling with addiction and underlying mental health issues who were brave enough to want to try something new. It was a privilege to empower them with knowledge and tools in the recovery process. For four years before that I worked in under-resourced public schools helping children and families access therapy for (usually) the first time. There I used my creativity, flexibility, and patience to meet people wherever they were at – both psychologically and literally, in their schools, communities, and homes.
I have been treating patients for more than twenty five years.
My area of specialization involves the treatment of loss, grief, trauma and the anxiety disorders that sometimes accompany these events.
Traumatic events can bring a host of overwhelming emotions that people may not have the skills to cope with effectively.
I endeavor to bring insight into the nature of trauma and introduce skills that help people to cope more effectively. Once this is accomplished, I work with people to help them find more balance and meaning in their lives.
I have been treating patients for more than twenty five years.
My area of specialization involves the treatment of loss, grief, trauma and the anxiety disorders that sometimes accompany these events.
Traumatic events can bring a host of overwhelming emotions that people may not have the skills to cope with effectively.
I endeavor to bring insight into the nature of trauma and introduce skills that help people to cope more effectively. Once this is accomplished, I work with people to help them find more balance and meaning in their lives.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about how to navigate life’s challenges—whether that’s parenting struggles, family conflicts, personal growth, or supporting your child’s emotional well-being and behavioral challenges. Maybe your child is facing difficulties with emotions or behavior, or you’re a parent searching for tools to connect with and guide them effectively. Perhaps you’re an adult working through stress, anxiety, or relationships and want a supportive space to gain clarity and feel more grounded. I work collaboratively with client's to set and reach their unique goals.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about how to navigate life’s challenges—whether that’s parenting struggles, family conflicts, personal growth, or supporting your child’s emotional well-being and behavioral challenges. Maybe your child is facing difficulties with emotions or behavior, or you’re a parent searching for tools to connect with and guide them effectively. Perhaps you’re an adult working through stress, anxiety, or relationships and want a supportive space to gain clarity and feel more grounded. I work collaboratively with client's to set and reach their unique goals.
Let’s face it—today’s world can feel like trying to navigate the increasingly complicated system at Disneyland that used to feel so easy but now feels impossibly exclusive. Anxiety and stress are natural responses to the chaos around us, and if you're feeling overwhelmed, you're definitely not alone. I get it—I’ve been there too. I have a holistic approach to help you not only understand what you're going through, but to navigate it with more clarity and confidence. Together, we’ll explore the root of your challenges and develop practical strategies that will help you find your way to a place of flourishing—no special app required!
Let’s face it—today’s world can feel like trying to navigate the increasingly complicated system at Disneyland that used to feel so easy but now feels impossibly exclusive. Anxiety and stress are natural responses to the chaos around us, and if you're feeling overwhelmed, you're definitely not alone. I get it—I’ve been there too. I have a holistic approach to help you not only understand what you're going through, but to navigate it with more clarity and confidence. Together, we’ll explore the root of your challenges and develop practical strategies that will help you find your way to a place of flourishing—no special app required!
Eva Healy EMDR Trauma Therapy & Narcissistic
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
San Francisco, CA 94121
You don’t have to keep carrying what was never yours to hold. If you long to set down old burdens, soften pain, and feel joy and closeness again, I am here to help. I specialize in relational trauma therapy in San Francisco and online throughout CA—supporting survivors of narcissistic abuse, emotionally immature parents, and sexual assault; neurodivergence—ADHD, Autism, and AuDHD; and sex therapy—queer, poly, and kinky relationships. Whatever you carry, you deserve a space where healing feels possible.
You don’t have to keep carrying what was never yours to hold. If you long to set down old burdens, soften pain, and feel joy and closeness again, I am here to help. I specialize in relational trauma therapy in San Francisco and online throughout CA—supporting survivors of narcissistic abuse, emotionally immature parents, and sexual assault; neurodivergence—ADHD, Autism, and AuDHD; and sex therapy—queer, poly, and kinky relationships. Whatever you carry, you deserve a space where healing feels possible.
My holistic methodology is compassionate and focused on the individual, integrating mindfulness, somatic practices, and expressive techniques (Masters in Art Therapy).
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and mindfulness practitioner, I offer a warm, person-centered approach. Together, we explore how early experiences shape beliefs, emotions, and patterns that can continue into adulthood and influence the implicit behaviors we carry forward.
My holistic methodology is compassionate and focused on the individual, integrating mindfulness, somatic practices, and expressive techniques (Masters in Art Therapy).
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and mindfulness practitioner, I offer a warm, person-centered approach. Together, we explore how early experiences shape beliefs, emotions, and patterns that can continue into adulthood and influence the implicit behaviors we carry forward.
I have been licensed since 2006, and my background includes extensive experience in addiction treatment in inpatient, outpatient, and detox settings. That clinical experience gives me a strong foundation, but what matters most in my work is tailoring therapy to the individuals. I especially enjoy working with professionals, both individuals and couples, who want a thoughtful, high-quality therapeutic experience. My approach is both depth-oriented and practical. I use evidence-based, eclectic, and psychodynamic therapies. The goal is not simply to manage symptoms, but to understand what is driving them and create change.
I have been licensed since 2006, and my background includes extensive experience in addiction treatment in inpatient, outpatient, and detox settings. That clinical experience gives me a strong foundation, but what matters most in my work is tailoring therapy to the individuals. I especially enjoy working with professionals, both individuals and couples, who want a thoughtful, high-quality therapeutic experience. My approach is both depth-oriented and practical. I use evidence-based, eclectic, and psychodynamic therapies. The goal is not simply to manage symptoms, but to understand what is driving them and create change.
If you are navigating the heavy weight of Trauma, PTSD or Grief, or feeling the isolation of a Postpartum transition or Chronic Illness, I am here to help you anchor yourself. I am a multi-state licensed therapist helping adults facing Bipolar, Depression and Anxiety. I am dedicated to helping you move from feeling boxed in to being empowered to make changes. My approach is centered on controlling the controllables. We will work together to identify practical steps you can take today, whether you are a First Responder processing trauma, navigating a new diagnosis, or the deeper emotional impact of a major life transition.
If you are navigating the heavy weight of Trauma, PTSD or Grief, or feeling the isolation of a Postpartum transition or Chronic Illness, I am here to help you anchor yourself. I am a multi-state licensed therapist helping adults facing Bipolar, Depression and Anxiety. I am dedicated to helping you move from feeling boxed in to being empowered to make changes. My approach is centered on controlling the controllables. We will work together to identify practical steps you can take today, whether you are a First Responder processing trauma, navigating a new diagnosis, or the deeper emotional impact of a major life transition.
Healing is not a straight path—it is a river, winding and deep, carving new landscapes within you as it moves. As a licensed Psy.D. Clinical Psychologist, I see therapy as a space where we step together into the current of transformation, not just to mend what is broken, but to awaken what longs to be fully alive.
Your inner world is vast—an ecosystem of memories, emotions, and untapped creative forces. Together, we explore the patterns that shape you, the stories that have kept you bound, and the luminous possibilities waiting beyond. Therapy is not just a process of understanding but of becoming—an unfolding, an expansion.
Healing is not a straight path—it is a river, winding and deep, carving new landscapes within you as it moves. As a licensed Psy.D. Clinical Psychologist, I see therapy as a space where we step together into the current of transformation, not just to mend what is broken, but to awaken what longs to be fully alive.
Your inner world is vast—an ecosystem of memories, emotions, and untapped creative forces. Together, we explore the patterns that shape you, the stories that have kept you bound, and the luminous possibilities waiting beyond. Therapy is not just a process of understanding but of becoming—an unfolding, an expansion.
I understand that the first step in seeking help can be overwhelming or even scary. I have a great respect for those who seek to improve their quality of life. My life's work is dedicated to help facilitate that process and help collaborate to create clarity. I'm a Marriage and Family Therapist providing psychotherapy to individuals and couples. I work and have experience with a wide variety of situations and life issues; depression, anxiety, transitions, burnout, relationship dynamics, adoption, and more. Specialties of mine include premarital counseling, young adult/college age concerns & transitions, EMDR, grief & polyam couples.
I understand that the first step in seeking help can be overwhelming or even scary. I have a great respect for those who seek to improve their quality of life. My life's work is dedicated to help facilitate that process and help collaborate to create clarity. I'm a Marriage and Family Therapist providing psychotherapy to individuals and couples. I work and have experience with a wide variety of situations and life issues; depression, anxiety, transitions, burnout, relationship dynamics, adoption, and more. Specialties of mine include premarital counseling, young adult/college age concerns & transitions, EMDR, grief & polyam couples.
Alison Leigh, Top Rated Somatic Sex Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, PhD
San Francisco, CA 94111
Somatic Sex Therapy, Somatic Psychotherapy, Marriage & Family Therapy, Couples Intimacy, Sex and Intimacy, Corporate and Executive Career Coaching, Mindfulness Based Therapy, CBT, DBT, Family Systems, Art Therapy, Coaching, Holistic, Integrative, Feminist, Humanistic, Psychodynamic, Trauma Informed, Play Therapy.
Talk therapy alone doesn't work. If you need to overcome sexual trauma, PTSD, Somatic Sex Therapy is the answer. Do you disconnect or crave intimacy? Stressed at work, lacking libido, sex drive, or want to learn how to build confidence and intimacy again? Using Somatic Psychotherapy, Somatic Sex Therapy and executive coaching techniques, I'll help you increase your confidence through my trauma-informed approach. I've helped 5,900 men and 10,000 women, and 15,000 couples find their love and confidence again through mastering intimacy. I specialize in erectile dysfunction (ED), performance anxiety, low libido and couples counseling.
Somatic Sex Therapy, Somatic Psychotherapy, Marriage & Family Therapy, Couples Intimacy, Sex and Intimacy, Corporate and Executive Career Coaching, Mindfulness Based Therapy, CBT, DBT, Family Systems, Art Therapy, Coaching, Holistic, Integrative, Feminist, Humanistic, Psychodynamic, Trauma Informed, Play Therapy.
Talk therapy alone doesn't work. If you need to overcome sexual trauma, PTSD, Somatic Sex Therapy is the answer. Do you disconnect or crave intimacy? Stressed at work, lacking libido, sex drive, or want to learn how to build confidence and intimacy again? Using Somatic Psychotherapy, Somatic Sex Therapy and executive coaching techniques, I'll help you increase your confidence through my trauma-informed approach. I've helped 5,900 men and 10,000 women, and 15,000 couples find their love and confidence again through mastering intimacy. I specialize in erectile dysfunction (ED), performance anxiety, low libido and couples counseling.
Do you struggle to communicate your needs, set boundaries, and be assertive? Are you going through a life transition? I challenge you to speak your truth, understand yourself, and be authentic while maintaining boundaries and moving through the difficulties of life. I use humor and a strong therapeutic relationship to help you be your ideal, most grounded self. I am also a Haitian / Black woman who understands what it means to be an immigrant and someone straddling multiple identities at once. I help you integrate your identities into your journey so that you will be able to navigate family or cultural needs with ease.
Do you struggle to communicate your needs, set boundaries, and be assertive? Are you going through a life transition? I challenge you to speak your truth, understand yourself, and be authentic while maintaining boundaries and moving through the difficulties of life. I use humor and a strong therapeutic relationship to help you be your ideal, most grounded self. I am also a Haitian / Black woman who understands what it means to be an immigrant and someone straddling multiple identities at once. I help you integrate your identities into your journey so that you will be able to navigate family or cultural needs with ease.
I have always been fiercely passionate about helping others to amplify their strengths and manifest the lives they find most fulfilling. Nothing moves me more than to be a guide and a witness to human transformation. As we go through life's inevitable transitions, occasionally we encounter roadblocks or detours that can either stop us in our tracks or provide us with vital life lessons filled with wisdom and empowerment. Whether you're single and searching, recovering from a recent split, or at the precipice of big change in your relationship, I am here to help you move through those valuable transitions.
I have always been fiercely passionate about helping others to amplify their strengths and manifest the lives they find most fulfilling. Nothing moves me more than to be a guide and a witness to human transformation. As we go through life's inevitable transitions, occasionally we encounter roadblocks or detours that can either stop us in our tracks or provide us with vital life lessons filled with wisdom and empowerment. Whether you're single and searching, recovering from a recent split, or at the precipice of big change in your relationship, I am here to help you move through those valuable transitions.
I am an embodied and holistic therapist who helps you slow down, tune into your body, and understand your emotional patterns. Together, we explore what’s beneath the surface, moving beyond insight alone into deeper, lasting change. My approach blends mindfulness, nervous system awareness, and compassion to support healing and clarity. I specialize in working with women navigating life transitions, stress, and the desire to feel more grounded, connected, and aligned within themselves. This work invites a deeper relationship with your inner experience, fostering self-trust, resilience, and a greater sense of ease in your daily life,
I am an embodied and holistic therapist who helps you slow down, tune into your body, and understand your emotional patterns. Together, we explore what’s beneath the surface, moving beyond insight alone into deeper, lasting change. My approach blends mindfulness, nervous system awareness, and compassion to support healing and clarity. I specialize in working with women navigating life transitions, stress, and the desire to feel more grounded, connected, and aligned within themselves. This work invites a deeper relationship with your inner experience, fostering self-trust, resilience, and a greater sense of ease in your daily life,
Juliette Lida Hirt
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, JD, AMFT
2 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94114
I enjoy working with adults and couples of all ages. Because my practice is integrated and client-centered, I don't limit my practice to a particular demographic or diagnosis. I am qualified to work with a broad variety of human experiences, symptoms, and challenges.
I enjoy working with adults and couples of all ages. Because my practice is integrated and client-centered, I don't limit my practice to a particular demographic or diagnosis. I am qualified to work with a broad variety of human experiences, symptoms, and challenges.
I offer the support and safety in which to explore the vast and intricate landscapes of yourself. Body, mind, spirit, heart, and imagination, as well as how it feels to be you in the world, all hold importance in my work.
I believe that freedom and fulfillment come from the experience of a full spectrum of feelings. Fear, love, grief, anger, sadness, jealousy, joy, and reverence all hold a place inside of us. By making space for all of our feelings, we become intimate with ourselves. What you celebrate about yourself, the hidden or unclaimed parts of yourself, and everything in between have a place in therapy.
I offer the support and safety in which to explore the vast and intricate landscapes of yourself. Body, mind, spirit, heart, and imagination, as well as how it feels to be you in the world, all hold importance in my work.
I believe that freedom and fulfillment come from the experience of a full spectrum of feelings. Fear, love, grief, anger, sadness, jealousy, joy, and reverence all hold a place inside of us. By making space for all of our feelings, we become intimate with ourselves. What you celebrate about yourself, the hidden or unclaimed parts of yourself, and everything in between have a place in therapy.
We support children, teens, parents, couples and families in finding their voice. We offer support in becoming more self confident, and communicating in a way that expresses essential needs. We are here to support you every step of the way. We work closely to increase awareness and encourage an overall goal of self awareness and self control. We believe that every human has the potential to fulfill their dreams and create an outcome they desire.
We support children, teens, parents, couples and families in finding their voice. We offer support in becoming more self confident, and communicating in a way that expresses essential needs. We are here to support you every step of the way. We work closely to increase awareness and encourage an overall goal of self awareness and self control. We believe that every human has the potential to fulfill their dreams and create an outcome they desire.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and an Art Therapist.
In addition talk therapy, I also offer art therapy to provide a non-verbal, safe way to externalize and resolve issues. The process itself can be healing and reflection on the artwork may provide insights into inner experiences, emotions, and behaviors.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and an Art Therapist.
In addition talk therapy, I also offer art therapy to provide a non-verbal, safe way to externalize and resolve issues. The process itself can be healing and reflection on the artwork may provide insights into inner experiences, emotions, and behaviors.
I also offer video workshops and groups utilizing expressive art.
Do you want to learn to carry grief with grace? Do you feel despair or shame from eating emotionally? Does it seem impossible to accept your body? Have you lost a loved one to Cancer or COVID? Grief and eating disorder recovery are my specialties. I can help you recover from disordered eating/body image hatred, and not pass it on to your daughter. I work with women on body acceptance, and a non-diet approach to recovery. I can assist you in learning love your life, even after loss. I can help guide you in learning to carry grief with grace.
I also offer video workshops and groups utilizing expressive art.
Do you want to learn to carry grief with grace? Do you feel despair or shame from eating emotionally? Does it seem impossible to accept your body? Have you lost a loved one to Cancer or COVID? Grief and eating disorder recovery are my specialties. I can help you recover from disordered eating/body image hatred, and not pass it on to your daughter. I work with women on body acceptance, and a non-diet approach to recovery. I can assist you in learning love your life, even after loss. I can help guide you in learning to carry grief with grace.
Do you believe that happiness is not possible unless you obtain a certain body size, relationship or job and are on a constant quest for perfectionism? You may find yourself turning to addiction, chaotic relationships, disordered eating, your inner critic and negative body image to find relief from anxiety, stress or trauma. This is understandable, but there is another way... Imagine creating a compassionate relationship with yourself based on accepting your body as a source of wisdom, connecting you to your feelings, authenticity, creativity and life force.
Do you believe that happiness is not possible unless you obtain a certain body size, relationship or job and are on a constant quest for perfectionism? You may find yourself turning to addiction, chaotic relationships, disordered eating, your inner critic and negative body image to find relief from anxiety, stress or trauma. This is understandable, but there is another way... Imagine creating a compassionate relationship with yourself based on accepting your body as a source of wisdom, connecting you to your feelings, authenticity, creativity and life force.
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Art Therapy
How does art therapy work?
The process of making art allows people to express themselves. Art-making can take many forms, such as painting, collage, or sculpting. The therapist asks questions that the work elicits, such as how the person felt while creating their piece, or if any memories surfaced that they can discuss. The therapist will then work with the patient to process their experience, understand themselves better, and work toward change.
Does art therapy help with trauma?
Art therapy can be a valuable treatment option for those suffering from trauma. Traumatic experiences such as combat, rape, or childhood abuse can be so painful that articulating them can be too scary or painful; creating art allows people to express themselves without words, and tell their story in a different way. The physical nature of creating art can also help people feel rooted in the body, which may benefit those who feel disconnected from their body in the aftermath of trauma.
How long does art therapy last?
The duration of art therapy varies, but a common length for treatment is 10 to 15 weekly sessions. Some people may see improvement in just a few weeks, while others may choose to remain in therapy longer term. Patients should periodically discuss their goals with their therapist to make sure the two are aligned on process and progress.
What are the limitations of art therapy?
Art therapy is helpful for many people, but a limitation is that it doesn’t have as robust an evidence base as other forms of therapy, such as cognitive behavioral therapy or acceptance and commitment therapy. The evidence on art therapy is mixed; some research demonstrates its benefits, while other research suggests that it has little impact on patients.