Art Therapy in San Francisco, CA
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 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 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.
The group sessions build this capacity, deepening fluency in presence, attunement, and the art of relational healing.
As a licensed therapist, I’ve spent years helping people heal and grow. But I began to see the limits of the one-on-one model. Real transformation doesn’t happen alone — it happens in connection.
Every person has a natural ability to heal, not just themselves but others. Traditional therapy rarely activates that power. That’s why I now focus on Transformative Listening, a small-group practice that restores our built-in healing system through presence, safety, and love.
In groups of six, people don’t just receive healing — they become part of each other’s transformation. It’s an experience that turns emotional pain into freedom.
The group sessions build this capacity, deepening fluency in presence, attunement, and the art of relational healing.
As a licensed therapist, I’ve spent years helping people heal and grow. But I began to see the limits of the one-on-one model. Real transformation doesn’t happen alone — it happens in connection.
Every person has a natural ability to heal, not just themselves but others. Traditional therapy rarely activates that power. That’s why I now focus on Transformative Listening, a small-group practice that restores our built-in healing system through presence, safety, and love.
In groups of six, people don’t just receive healing — they become part of each other’s transformation. It’s an experience that turns emotional pain into freedom.
I also have additional training in Brainspotting, IFS, Relational Somatic Healing, and Tamalpa Life/ Art process, which all offer ways to process & transform traumatic and/or unhelpful imprints from the past.
I support people navigating the often overwhelming and lonely experience of healing from c-PTSD, or complex relational trauma. Early trauma, whether from unmet needs or overt abuse, can warp our sense of self and imprison us in frozen fear, shame, or reactivity, impacting every aspect of our lives. Therapy can help us find more freedom and connection – to all the lost and disowned parts of our psyches; to our amazingly resilient bodies, fiercely compassionate hearts and creative spirits; to other beings, community, and nature; to the present moment; to meaning and purpose; and to a felt sense of safety, agency, and possibility.
I also have additional training in Brainspotting, IFS, Relational Somatic Healing, and Tamalpa Life/ Art process, which all offer ways to process & transform traumatic and/or unhelpful imprints from the past.
I support people navigating the often overwhelming and lonely experience of healing from c-PTSD, or complex relational trauma. Early trauma, whether from unmet needs or overt abuse, can warp our sense of self and imprison us in frozen fear, shame, or reactivity, impacting every aspect of our lives. Therapy can help us find more freedom and connection – to all the lost and disowned parts of our psyches; to our amazingly resilient bodies, fiercely compassionate hearts and creative spirits; to other beings, community, and nature; to the present moment; to meaning and purpose; and to a felt sense of safety, agency, and possibility.
Therapy for teens and adults in San Francisco navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and relationship challenges. I offer a compassionate, down-to-earth approach that integrates mindfulness and body-based practices to help you feel more grounded, regulate your nervous system, and build tools in order to thrive and making meaningful growth in your life. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and certified yoga instructor, I incorporate breathwork and mind-body techniques to support deeper healing and a stronger connection to yourself.
Therapy for teens and adults in San Francisco navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and relationship challenges. I offer a compassionate, down-to-earth approach that integrates mindfulness and body-based practices to help you feel more grounded, regulate your nervous system, and build tools in order to thrive and making meaningful growth in your life. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and certified yoga instructor, I incorporate breathwork and mind-body techniques to support deeper healing and a stronger connection to yourself.
Carolyn B Cooper
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, SEP, SAP, EMDR
7 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94104
Somatic Experiencing (SE) takes healing to a deeper level. Combined with 'top-down' approaches, SE helps identify strengths and intentions beneath painful survival patterns. Shame, fear and anger transform into vital life energy. Surviving becomes thriving. As a private practice psychotherapist based in SF & Marin for several years, I was fortunate to work with people from a wide variety of backgrounds. During the pandemic, my practice shifted to primarily virtual.
Somatic Experiencing (SE) takes healing to a deeper level. Combined with 'top-down' approaches, SE helps identify strengths and intentions beneath painful survival patterns. Shame, fear and anger transform into vital life energy. Surviving becomes thriving. As a private practice psychotherapist based in SF & Marin for several years, I was fortunate to work with people from a wide variety of backgrounds. During the pandemic, my practice shifted to primarily virtual.
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!
in Marital and Family Therapy with a specialization in Art Therapy.
Explore how meaning, reflective art-making, and active dialogue can inspire creative insight and positive changes. Finding meaning could be like finding yourself again.
in Marital and Family Therapy with a specialization in Art Therapy.
Explore how meaning, reflective art-making, and active dialogue can inspire creative insight and positive changes. Finding meaning could be like finding yourself again.
My ideal client is seeking clarity, confidence, and coping strategies to feel more in control of their emotions and decisions. Whether anxious and overwhelmed, grieving loss, juggling ADHD/executive functioning, stuck in conflict, or navigating a major life transition, my clients want balance, direction, and lasting change. In our work together, they feel heard, understood, and empowered to build resilience, improve relationships, and create a life that aligns with their values and goals.
My ideal client is seeking clarity, confidence, and coping strategies to feel more in control of their emotions and decisions. Whether anxious and overwhelmed, grieving loss, juggling ADHD/executive functioning, stuck in conflict, or navigating a major life transition, my clients want balance, direction, and lasting change. In our work together, they feel heard, understood, and empowered to build resilience, improve relationships, and create a life that aligns with their values and goals.
Are you a pregnant person or new parent? Are you the parent of someone who is transgender or nonbinary? Are you struggling with an unhealthy relationship or are you a survivor of an abusive relationship? Are you looking for a therapist who is warm and supportive? Do you want to feel truly heard? You might be nervous to start therapy, so finding a therapist who will collaborate with you is important. I will focus on your strengths to help you heal and grow, while providing you with tools and a safe place to explore. I believe the relationship between the therapist and client offers opportunities for healing and transformation.
Are you a pregnant person or new parent? Are you the parent of someone who is transgender or nonbinary? Are you struggling with an unhealthy relationship or are you a survivor of an abusive relationship? Are you looking for a therapist who is warm and supportive? Do you want to feel truly heard? You might be nervous to start therapy, so finding a therapist who will collaborate with you is important. I will focus on your strengths to help you heal and grow, while providing you with tools and a safe place to explore. I believe the relationship between the therapist and client offers opportunities for healing and transformation.
Breaking down? Burnout often develops quietly through chronic stress, emotional labor, perfectionism, and the invisible mental load many carry every day. This isn’t a personal weakness—it’s a nervous system that’s been operating in survival mode for too long. An important message that something in your life needs attention and change. Therapy for burnout, stress, and anxiety offers a supportive space to slow down, restore balance, and build sustainable ways of living and working that protect your mental and emotional wellbeing.
Breaking down? Burnout often develops quietly through chronic stress, emotional labor, perfectionism, and the invisible mental load many carry every day. This isn’t a personal weakness—it’s a nervous system that’s been operating in survival mode for too long. An important message that something in your life needs attention and change. Therapy for burnout, stress, and anxiety offers a supportive space to slow down, restore balance, and build sustainable ways of living and working that protect your mental and emotional wellbeing.
Hi there :) Welcome.
I became a therapist because of my own life experiences and my desire to support others in their healing journey. I specialize in the following areas: couples therapy, intergenerational trauma, racial trauma, complex PTSD, ADHD, and sleep issues. I am trained in sleep coaching and CBT for Insomnia. I enjoy working with BIPOC and LGBTQ+ folks, especially those from immigrant families. I take a special interest in working with couples and families on cultural and family issues, including partners from different cultural / immigration backgrounds.
Hi there :) Welcome.
I became a therapist because of my own life experiences and my desire to support others in their healing journey. I specialize in the following areas: couples therapy, intergenerational trauma, racial trauma, complex PTSD, ADHD, and sleep issues. I am trained in sleep coaching and CBT for Insomnia. I enjoy working with BIPOC and LGBTQ+ folks, especially those from immigrant families. I take a special interest in working with couples and families on cultural and family issues, including partners from different cultural / immigration backgrounds.
What is holding you back from living the life you have been dreaming of? I will help you bridge the gap between how you see your self today and the person you want to become. Anxiety, low self worth, grief, relationship issues, career concerns, and other life challenges are barriers to living life to it's fullest - but they don't have to be permanent blocks! Our hardships can also be catalysts to tremendous change and growth where, like the lotus flower (my practice logo), something beautiful can bloom from even the muddiest waters. You have the ability to learn new tools, try out new strategies, and you don't have to do it alone!
What is holding you back from living the life you have been dreaming of? I will help you bridge the gap between how you see your self today and the person you want to become. Anxiety, low self worth, grief, relationship issues, career concerns, and other life challenges are barriers to living life to it's fullest - but they don't have to be permanent blocks! Our hardships can also be catalysts to tremendous change and growth where, like the lotus flower (my practice logo), something beautiful can bloom from even the muddiest waters. You have the ability to learn new tools, try out new strategies, and you don't have to do it alone!
When words are hard to find, we can use art, writing, and mindfulness with talk to explore, express, and transform thoughts and emotions woven throughout life's journey.
Life is a beautiful thing, and is a complex thing that brings with it challenges and opportunities to grow, heal, and soften our edges. Intergenerational trauma, personal experiences, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, stress, as well as relationships and cultural expectations, can all affect how we see ourselves and interact with the world around us. By helping you unearth connections between mind and body, we can integrate each aspect that makes you, you.
When words are hard to find, we can use art, writing, and mindfulness with talk to explore, express, and transform thoughts and emotions woven throughout life's journey.
Life is a beautiful thing, and is a complex thing that brings with it challenges and opportunities to grow, heal, and soften our edges. Intergenerational trauma, personal experiences, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, stress, as well as relationships and cultural expectations, can all affect how we see ourselves and interact with the world around us. By helping you unearth connections between mind and body, we can integrate each aspect that makes you, you.
With children and teens, I use art, play, and drama therapy to reduce stress and express feelings through creative flow.
Now accepting child and teen clients for individual and family therapy. Parent coaching online or in person.
Growing up can be tough. And while parenting has its joys, it isn't always a walk in the park. As a mom to three adolescents, I understand how hard it is to take care of kids and find balance in your own life. Whether you're overwhelmed by demands, navigating a transition, or feeling painfully stuck, I help children, teens and families find realistic, positive changes that foster harmony and connection.
Together, we’ll uncover patterns, build on strengths, and explore new ways to create the life and relationships you want.
With children and teens, I use art, play, and drama therapy to reduce stress and express feelings through creative flow.
Now accepting child and teen clients for individual and family therapy. Parent coaching online or in person.
Growing up can be tough. And while parenting has its joys, it isn't always a walk in the park. As a mom to three adolescents, I understand how hard it is to take care of kids and find balance in your own life. Whether you're overwhelmed by demands, navigating a transition, or feeling painfully stuck, I help children, teens and families find realistic, positive changes that foster harmony and connection.
Together, we’ll uncover patterns, build on strengths, and explore new ways to create the life and relationships you want.
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.
Many of my clients reach out for therapy amidst a "dark night of the soul", no longer driven by whatever motivated them in the past; now they don’t know what they want. I work with a lot of "good girls” and boys and people who have burned out from life-long perfectionism. I work with tons of gifted folks with childhood trauma who want to break out of painfully familiar relationship patterns and to trust and believe in themselves...Perhaps you are also someone who knows that you need to make a change. Maybe you are super self sufficient and believe you should be able to think your way through this on your own. Hmm, anxious much?
Many of my clients reach out for therapy amidst a "dark night of the soul", no longer driven by whatever motivated them in the past; now they don’t know what they want. I work with a lot of "good girls” and boys and people who have burned out from life-long perfectionism. I work with tons of gifted folks with childhood trauma who want to break out of painfully familiar relationship patterns and to trust and believe in themselves...Perhaps you are also someone who knows that you need to make a change. Maybe you are super self sufficient and believe you should be able to think your way through this on your own. Hmm, anxious much?
Are you feeling burned out in your career, caught between the desire for change and the need to maintain performance? It's possible to achieve balance by embracing both productivity and self-care. I'm here to support you as you navigate life's complexities, helping you sharpen your communication skills and build the confidence needed to achieve your goals. With practical tools based on innovative approaches, you can live mindfully and maximize your potential.
Are you feeling burned out in your career, caught between the desire for change and the need to maintain performance? It's possible to achieve balance by embracing both productivity and self-care. I'm here to support you as you navigate life's complexities, helping you sharpen your communication skills and build the confidence needed to achieve your goals. With practical tools based on innovative approaches, you can live mindfully and maximize your potential.
Offering CA-based Telehealth ideal for People of the Global Majority (PGM): a term for ethnic groups which constitute about 85% of the global population. Also welcoming Families & Partnerships with ≥1 PGM in regular attendance.
I offer Xychotherapy: psychotherapy that recognizes therapeutic experiences existed long before psychotherapy was invented, and incorporates psychotherapy into global therapeutic wisdoms and practices.
Offering CA-based Telehealth ideal for People of the Global Majority (PGM): a term for ethnic groups which constitute about 85% of the global population. Also welcoming Families & Partnerships with ≥1 PGM in regular attendance.
I offer Xychotherapy: psychotherapy that recognizes therapeutic experiences existed long before psychotherapy was invented, and incorporates psychotherapy into global therapeutic wisdoms and practices.
I specialize in working with children, teens, and young adults with trauma histories, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, body and self-esteem issues, life and family transitions. I also work with clients who are dealing with immigration and acculturation issues and support them with exploring and resolving intergenerational conflicts and cultural differences within their families and communities. I strive to create a safe space that includes collaboration, reflective curiosity, opportunities for change, creativity and humor.
I specialize in working with children, teens, and young adults with trauma histories, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, body and self-esteem issues, life and family transitions. I also work with clients who are dealing with immigration and acculturation issues and support them with exploring and resolving intergenerational conflicts and cultural differences within their families and communities. I strive to create a safe space that includes collaboration, reflective curiosity, opportunities for change, creativity and humor.
Psychotherapy isn't one size fits all. It's a unique relationship that develops and responds to your needs, life-experiences, gender/ethnic/cultural identity, challenges and resources. Overwhelmed? Stuck in painful patterns, and wanting to make changes? Are the ways you've been coping not working anymore? I meet you where you are and bring my clinical and life experience, deep listening, compassion, acceptance, warmth and creativity. Together we create and draw on the power of a safe, supportive and accepting therapeutic relationship to support your growth and wholeness.
Psychotherapy isn't one size fits all. It's a unique relationship that develops and responds to your needs, life-experiences, gender/ethnic/cultural identity, challenges and resources. Overwhelmed? Stuck in painful patterns, and wanting to make changes? Are the ways you've been coping not working anymore? I meet you where you are and bring my clinical and life experience, deep listening, compassion, acceptance, warmth and creativity. Together we create and draw on the power of a safe, supportive and accepting therapeutic relationship to support your growth and wholeness.
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