Bisexual Therapists in San Francisco, CA
Are you successful in many areas of life, yet still find yourself repeating painful patterns in relationships, work, or the way you relate to yourself? I've been there too. I'm intimately familiar with loud inner critics, perfectionism, depression, anxiety, and feeling stuck. I'm an MIT-educated problem solver who left my tech career to become the therapist I needed when I was stuck. I blend scientific thinking with empathetic curiosity, helping my clients examine their patterns from a new perspective and create a more authentic self. My goal isn't simply symptom relief, it's lasting change through deeper self-understanding..
Are you successful in many areas of life, yet still find yourself repeating painful patterns in relationships, work, or the way you relate to yourself? I've been there too. I'm intimately familiar with loud inner critics, perfectionism, depression, anxiety, and feeling stuck. I'm an MIT-educated problem solver who left my tech career to become the therapist I needed when I was stuck. I blend scientific thinking with empathetic curiosity, helping my clients examine their patterns from a new perspective and create a more authentic self. My goal isn't simply symptom relief, it's lasting change through deeper self-understanding..
I work with teens and adults (14+) who are ready for change but feel weighed down or stuck. My clients are often women, people of color, and LGBTQ individuals who are high-achieving but put immense pressure on themselves, whether at work, in relationships, or both, and are struggling with anxiety or depression. I especially love working with those seeking greater confidence, or are learning how to set boundaries and prioritize themselves. My specialty is people struggling with ADD/ADHD. At the heart of my work is helping people find their voice; and learning how to use it in ways that feel authentic, powerful, and heard.
I work with teens and adults (14+) who are ready for change but feel weighed down or stuck. My clients are often women, people of color, and LGBTQ individuals who are high-achieving but put immense pressure on themselves, whether at work, in relationships, or both, and are struggling with anxiety or depression. I especially love working with those seeking greater confidence, or are learning how to set boundaries and prioritize themselves. My specialty is people struggling with ADD/ADHD. At the heart of my work is helping people find their voice; and learning how to use it in ways that feel authentic, powerful, and heard.
I work with adults who are often seen by others as highly capable, dependable, and “holding it all together,” while privately struggling with anxiety, burnout, relationship challenges, grief, trauma, or emotional exhaustion. Many of my clients are professionals, caregivers, creatives, and high-achieving individuals who have spent years prioritizing responsibility, achievement, or the needs of others over themselves.
I specialize in working with individuals in established recovery who are looking for deeper therapeutic support beyond early sobriety, as well as partners, family members, and loved ones impacted by addiction.
I work with adults who are often seen by others as highly capable, dependable, and “holding it all together,” while privately struggling with anxiety, burnout, relationship challenges, grief, trauma, or emotional exhaustion. Many of my clients are professionals, caregivers, creatives, and high-achieving individuals who have spent years prioritizing responsibility, achievement, or the needs of others over themselves.
I specialize in working with individuals in established recovery who are looking for deeper therapeutic support beyond early sobriety, as well as partners, family members, and loved ones impacted by addiction.
I support individuals and couples navigating anxiety, depression, relational challenges, trauma, life transitions, grief, or existential contemplations, offering therapy that is relational, compassionate and depth oriented. I work with people from all walks of life, including those in the LGBTQ+ community and across diverse identities. My role is to walk alongside you as you reclaim clarity, resilience, and authenticity. I work psychodynamically and relationally, helping you step back from repetitive patterns and unconscious narratives, and draw from somatic awareness, Gestalt, existential inquiry, and transpersonal perspectives.
I support individuals and couples navigating anxiety, depression, relational challenges, trauma, life transitions, grief, or existential contemplations, offering therapy that is relational, compassionate and depth oriented. I work with people from all walks of life, including those in the LGBTQ+ community and across diverse identities. My role is to walk alongside you as you reclaim clarity, resilience, and authenticity. I work psychodynamically and relationally, helping you step back from repetitive patterns and unconscious narratives, and draw from somatic awareness, Gestalt, existential inquiry, and transpersonal perspectives.
With nearly 20 years of experience in the helping profession, I have worked with individuals ranging from preschoolers to elders, including those with diverse abilities, needs, and strengths. As a Drama Therapist focusing on Transgenerational Therapy, mindfulness and Feminist Psychology, I bring play, humor, and deep self-inquiry to the therapeutic work we engage in together. The experience of expressing oneself through a creative process can provide fresh perspectives and a sense of hope and empowerment.
With nearly 20 years of experience in the helping profession, I have worked with individuals ranging from preschoolers to elders, including those with diverse abilities, needs, and strengths. As a Drama Therapist focusing on Transgenerational Therapy, mindfulness and Feminist Psychology, I bring play, humor, and deep self-inquiry to the therapeutic work we engage in together. The experience of expressing oneself through a creative process can provide fresh perspectives and a sense of hope and empowerment.
Trauma leaves us feeling ashamed, overwhelmed, and disconnected from ourselves and others. You’re self-aware and have probably been to therapy before, but still find yourself struggling to manage your emotions, repeating harmful relationship patterns, and stuck in endless self-criticism. It’s hard to relax and feel good. But you’re ready to make a change. You’re ready to learn to stay present and be kind to yourself when life gets stressful. You’re ready to have healthier relationships, with deep connections that feel supportive and secure. You’re ready for a better, more peaceful, more joyful life. I want to help you get there.
Trauma leaves us feeling ashamed, overwhelmed, and disconnected from ourselves and others. You’re self-aware and have probably been to therapy before, but still find yourself struggling to manage your emotions, repeating harmful relationship patterns, and stuck in endless self-criticism. It’s hard to relax and feel good. But you’re ready to make a change. You’re ready to learn to stay present and be kind to yourself when life gets stressful. You’re ready to have healthier relationships, with deep connections that feel supportive and secure. You’re ready for a better, more peaceful, more joyful life. I want to help you get there.
There comes a point for many of us when we realize that we don’t want to face our problems alone. We are human after all, and a part of what defines that humanity is our need for each other. Maybe it’s difficult for you to acknowledge this desire. You may be afraid to let people in and get close. You might tend to give more than you get back. Sometimes you might not even know what is that you're needing. Maybe you find yourself stuck in the same patterns you thought you had broken. You might feel self-critical. You may be marginalized and feel unseen and unheard. Feelings of hopelessness, grief, and anxiety might overwhelm you.
There comes a point for many of us when we realize that we don’t want to face our problems alone. We are human after all, and a part of what defines that humanity is our need for each other. Maybe it’s difficult for you to acknowledge this desire. You may be afraid to let people in and get close. You might tend to give more than you get back. Sometimes you might not even know what is that you're needing. Maybe you find yourself stuck in the same patterns you thought you had broken. You might feel self-critical. You may be marginalized and feel unseen and unheard. Feelings of hopelessness, grief, and anxiety might overwhelm you.
You find yourself being "too" angry, upset, or emotional. There is so much happening externally that it feels impossible to stay calm internally. The state of the world wears your patience thin, so that when you interact with loved ones, you notice yourself getting irritated. That irritation is a symptom of the anxiety you hold in your body day after day. You’ve been in therapy before, but you can’t shake the intrusive thoughts. You tried mindfulness, but it didn't work for you. Being on the defensive is how you've coped with trauma, but it's exhausting.
You find yourself being "too" angry, upset, or emotional. There is so much happening externally that it feels impossible to stay calm internally. The state of the world wears your patience thin, so that when you interact with loved ones, you notice yourself getting irritated. That irritation is a symptom of the anxiety you hold in your body day after day. You’ve been in therapy before, but you can’t shake the intrusive thoughts. You tried mindfulness, but it didn't work for you. Being on the defensive is how you've coped with trauma, but it's exhausting.
How are YOU? Be honest. If you’ve landed here, chances are something in your life is asking for care, attention, or change. I’m so glad you’re here.
I’m Amilia, a heart-centered therapist offering individual, couples, and teen therapy in a safe, compassionate space. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, trauma, or simply feeling disconnected, I’m here to support your unique healing journey.
How are YOU? Be honest. If you’ve landed here, chances are something in your life is asking for care, attention, or change. I’m so glad you’re here.
I’m Amilia, a heart-centered therapist offering individual, couples, and teen therapy in a safe, compassionate space. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, trauma, or simply feeling disconnected, I’m here to support your unique healing journey.
I offer individuals and couple opportunity to heal difficult communications, overwhelming emotions and painful trauma, I borrow practices from Eastern approaches, integrating them with cutting-edge coaching, energetic training, and shamanic practices to offer you a profound approach to personal growth, emotional intimacy and spiritual development. For individuals, I guide you in the deep knowing of yourself to support emotional, mental and spiritual healing. I support couples in finding a joyous sacred intimacy through the healing of their emotional, mental and spiritual pain.
I offer individuals and couple opportunity to heal difficult communications, overwhelming emotions and painful trauma, I borrow practices from Eastern approaches, integrating them with cutting-edge coaching, energetic training, and shamanic practices to offer you a profound approach to personal growth, emotional intimacy and spiritual development. For individuals, I guide you in the deep knowing of yourself to support emotional, mental and spiritual healing. I support couples in finding a joyous sacred intimacy through the healing of their emotional, mental and spiritual pain.
You're noticing limiting patterns in yourself and in your relationships but feel helpless to change them. You're confused about how you feel and have forgotten who you are. You're going through a major life transition and need help finding your inner compass. Perhaps you've tried traditional talk therapy but found yourself understanding your issues intellectually yet still feel stuck. In therapy with me, you'll go beyond surface-level insight, uncovering the deeper beliefs keeping you stuck and reconnect with your authentic self.
You're noticing limiting patterns in yourself and in your relationships but feel helpless to change them. You're confused about how you feel and have forgotten who you are. You're going through a major life transition and need help finding your inner compass. Perhaps you've tried traditional talk therapy but found yourself understanding your issues intellectually yet still feel stuck. In therapy with me, you'll go beyond surface-level insight, uncovering the deeper beliefs keeping you stuck and reconnect with your authentic self.
People come to me when they are feeling stuck, looking to be understood, struggling and in pain, or aware that things that happened in the past are affecting them now—what we often call trauma. This can show up as relationship challenges, internal criticism, perfectionism, anxiety, depression, insecurity, and shame. The stresses of marginalization exacerbate these challenges. My goals are to help you feel more like yourself, bring you more balance and ease, improve your connection to yourself and others, and increase your access to compassion, clarity, and internal stability.
People come to me when they are feeling stuck, looking to be understood, struggling and in pain, or aware that things that happened in the past are affecting them now—what we often call trauma. This can show up as relationship challenges, internal criticism, perfectionism, anxiety, depression, insecurity, and shame. The stresses of marginalization exacerbate these challenges. My goals are to help you feel more like yourself, bring you more balance and ease, improve your connection to yourself and others, and increase your access to compassion, clarity, and internal stability.
What if therapy could feel like a soft place to land—not a performance or task, but a steady space where your full self is welcomed? I offer a mindful, presence-based approach rooted in deep respect for your inner world. Together we slow down and tune in—through curiosity, body awareness, and gentle exploration. This helps you reconnect with your inner compass: the part of you that knows what you need, even if it’s been buried under pain, pressure, or old patterns. Many clients describe feeling more real, more whole, and less alone in the process.
What if therapy could feel like a soft place to land—not a performance or task, but a steady space where your full self is welcomed? I offer a mindful, presence-based approach rooted in deep respect for your inner world. Together we slow down and tune in—through curiosity, body awareness, and gentle exploration. This helps you reconnect with your inner compass: the part of you that knows what you need, even if it’s been buried under pain, pressure, or old patterns. Many clients describe feeling more real, more whole, and less alone in the process.
Accepting new patients (Updated: 9/26). Socially anxious, self-critical, perfectionistic, sexually insecure, or generally unfulfilled? Whether you're burnt out, dealing with ambivalence or conflict in your relationships, or struggling to manage intense emotions, you don’t have to go it alone or push forward without a sense of direction. My role is to listen very closely, ask deep questions, and offer direct, usable observations. Therapy with me is both challenging and rewarding, offering both fast-acting relief and a longer-lasting personal transformation. If you’re ready to do the work, I’m here.
Accepting new patients (Updated: 9/26). Socially anxious, self-critical, perfectionistic, sexually insecure, or generally unfulfilled? Whether you're burnt out, dealing with ambivalence or conflict in your relationships, or struggling to manage intense emotions, you don’t have to go it alone or push forward without a sense of direction. My role is to listen very closely, ask deep questions, and offer direct, usable observations. Therapy with me is both challenging and rewarding, offering both fast-acting relief and a longer-lasting personal transformation. If you’re ready to do the work, I’m here.
My ideal clients are people who want to better understand themselves, navigate life transitions, and create lives and relationships that feel authentic and meaningful. I often work with LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent individuals, as well as people exploring identity, anxiety, depression, trauma, self-discovery, and ethically non-monogamous (ENM) relationships. Together, we create a supportive space to explore patterns, build on strengths, and develop tools that help you move forward with greater self-understanding, confidence, and connection.
My ideal clients are people who want to better understand themselves, navigate life transitions, and create lives and relationships that feel authentic and meaningful. I often work with LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent individuals, as well as people exploring identity, anxiety, depression, trauma, self-discovery, and ethically non-monogamous (ENM) relationships. Together, we create a supportive space to explore patterns, build on strengths, and develop tools that help you move forward with greater self-understanding, confidence, and connection.
I work with high achieving queer and gender expansive adults in California, especially founders and CEO's, doctors, lawyers, and executives. I practice longterm, depth therapy informed by psychoanalytic and existential thinking. People often see me two or three times a week— the intensity and duration enables people to truly change their lives.
I work with high achieving queer and gender expansive adults in California, especially founders and CEO's, doctors, lawyers, and executives. I practice longterm, depth therapy informed by psychoanalytic and existential thinking. People often see me two or three times a week— the intensity and duration enables people to truly change their lives.
I work with people who have experienced trauma in many forms, including abusive relationships and high-control or coercive religious groups. These experiences often involve a loss of autonomy, confusion around identity, and difficulty trusting your own thoughts and instincts. My perspective is shaped by my own story of growing up in a non-traditional environment and feeling unsure where I belonged as a young adult. Therapy helped me build a stronger sense of identity and direction, and that experience continues to inform how I show up for my clients.
I work with people who have experienced trauma in many forms, including abusive relationships and high-control or coercive religious groups. These experiences often involve a loss of autonomy, confusion around identity, and difficulty trusting your own thoughts and instincts. My perspective is shaped by my own story of growing up in a non-traditional environment and feeling unsure where I belonged as a young adult. Therapy helped me build a stronger sense of identity and direction, and that experience continues to inform how I show up for my clients.
Accepting NEW couples and individuals (in-person services in SF, teletherapy throughout CA).
Ready for a change? Caught in a cycle of uncertainty and low self-worth? It can feel like nothing will improve. There are patterns in your relationship with yourself, and with others, that seem fixed (e.g. people-pleasing, perfectionism, defensiveness, codependency, imposter syndrome, feeling unseen or misunderstood). The louder your negative self-talk becomes, the further your goals seem to slip out of reach. But this pattern doesn’t need to continue. You can break this cycle and build something new – you just need the right support.
Accepting NEW couples and individuals (in-person services in SF, teletherapy throughout CA).
Ready for a change? Caught in a cycle of uncertainty and low self-worth? It can feel like nothing will improve. There are patterns in your relationship with yourself, and with others, that seem fixed (e.g. people-pleasing, perfectionism, defensiveness, codependency, imposter syndrome, feeling unseen or misunderstood). The louder your negative self-talk becomes, the further your goals seem to slip out of reach. But this pattern doesn’t need to continue. You can break this cycle and build something new – you just need the right support.
My approach to therapy is grounded in the belief that mental health should be understood within the context of a person’s life, never condescending or one-size-fits-all, and ideally, with a sense of lightness and even humor. I recognize that while mental illness can feel like an overwhelming challenge at times, it often coexists with unique qualities and strengths that can deepen a person’s understanding of themselves and the world around them. Our work is rooted in the belief that mental health is a deeply personal and cultural experience, shaped by our individual histories, identities, and the social environments we navigate.
My approach to therapy is grounded in the belief that mental health should be understood within the context of a person’s life, never condescending or one-size-fits-all, and ideally, with a sense of lightness and even humor. I recognize that while mental illness can feel like an overwhelming challenge at times, it often coexists with unique qualities and strengths that can deepen a person’s understanding of themselves and the world around them. Our work is rooted in the belief that mental health is a deeply personal and cultural experience, shaped by our individual histories, identities, and the social environments we navigate.
Everybody has a story to tell, and I want to hear yours. I work with adults & teens struggling with a range of issues (anxiety, depression, trauma, neuroatypical related challenges, disordered eating, body image issues, substance use, and burnout/perfectionism). Whether you are experiencing a challenge or you are interested in finding more balance in your life, I am here to support you. My clients often to come from a variety of marginalized communities: LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, Latine, multi-racial/cultural, Fat, neurodivergent, kinky, polyam/ENM, people who use alcohol/drugs, performers/creatives, and black sheep.
Everybody has a story to tell, and I want to hear yours. I work with adults & teens struggling with a range of issues (anxiety, depression, trauma, neuroatypical related challenges, disordered eating, body image issues, substance use, and burnout/perfectionism). Whether you are experiencing a challenge or you are interested in finding more balance in your life, I am here to support you. My clients often to come from a variety of marginalized communities: LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, Latine, multi-racial/cultural, Fat, neurodivergent, kinky, polyam/ENM, people who use alcohol/drugs, performers/creatives, and black sheep.
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Bisexual Therapists
What is bisexual-affirming therapy?
Bisexual-affirming therapy is a type of mental health support that fully affirms and reflects a client’s bisexual identity. It is rooted in acceptance and does not attempt to change or question an individual’s orientation. In this type of therapy, clients work with a therapist who understands the unique experiences of bisexual people. This support is especially important, as research shows that bisexual individuals face higher rates of anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation compared to other groups. Bisexual-affirming therapy acknowledges that bisexual individuals may encounter specific stressors—such as invalidation, relationship challenges, and minority stress—that require specialized understanding and intervention. Many therapists also provide couples therapy for bisexual partners, helping them navigate relationship dynamics, communication challenges, or external stressors that may impact their relationship. While not required, some clients prefer working with bisexual therapists who may bring personal insight to the therapeutic relationship. However, a non-bisexual therapist with strong training and a genuine commitment to affirmation can be equally effective. The most important factor is finding a therapist who understands how identity impacts mental health and can create a space of trust and respect.
What can a bisexual therapist help with?
Bisexual-affirming therapists can provide support across a wide range of concerns relevant to bisexual individuals. Whether through personal or professional experience, they often have specialized knowledge in areas such as the coming out process, navigating stereotypes, and dealing with common stressors. Relationship support is another key area of focus, as bisexual clients may face unique challenge when dating or maintaining relationships across genders. Affirming therapists can also help clients build coping strategies for managing discrimination or stigma. Additionally, many bisexual-affirming therapists can connect clients to other providers or community-based resources—such as bisexual support groups or LGBTQ+ organizations—that offer additional affirming spaces for connection. It's important to note that therapists provide can talk therapy and counseling services but do not prescribe medication—if medication is needed for conditions like depression or anxiety, they will coordinate care with a psychiatrist or primary care physician who can provide psychiatric medication management alongside therapeutic support.
How do I find a bisexual therapist?
The Psychology Today online directory is a helpful tool for finding bisexual-affirming therapists. You can use search filters to identify therapists who specialize in LGBTQ+ care and work specifically with bisexual clients. You can also filter by clinical specialties, therapeutic approaches, accepted insurance, session costs, and languages spoken to find the right fit. During initial consultations or early sessions, ask potential therapists about their specific training in bisexual-affirming care, their experience with LGBTQ+ clients, and their therapeutic approach to identity-related concerns. An effective bisexual-affirming therapist will demonstrate genuine understanding of bisexual experiences, including awareness of the unique challenges facing bisexual individuals. You can also look for credentials or continuing education in areas such as LGBTQ+ mental health, trauma-informed care, and intersectionality.