Christian Therapists in San Francisco, CA
While I have experience working with clients of all backgrounds and faith systems, I am a practicing Christian who enjoys integrating spirituality and psychological well-being.
Therapy can help you overcome unwanted behaviors and restore joy and fulfillment to your life. Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship issues, or the impact of trauma? I provide a non-judgmental, active, and caring environment to facilitate positive change.
For COUPLES, do you feel stuck in a “crazy cycle”? Communication issues often lie at the core of relationships. Therapy can empower you to master effective communication. My therapeutic approach is supported by the most recent research and discoveries from experts in the psychology field. I have witnessed many couples flourish and transform.
While I have experience working with clients of all backgrounds and faith systems, I am a practicing Christian who enjoys integrating spirituality and psychological well-being.
Therapy can help you overcome unwanted behaviors and restore joy and fulfillment to your life. Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship issues, or the impact of trauma? I provide a non-judgmental, active, and caring environment to facilitate positive change.
For COUPLES, do you feel stuck in a “crazy cycle”? Communication issues often lie at the core of relationships. Therapy can empower you to master effective communication. My therapeutic approach is supported by the most recent research and discoveries from experts in the psychology field. I have witnessed many couples flourish and transform.
I offer a safe and brave space for individuals navigating grief, depression, anxiety, trauma, identity, life transitions, and inherited intergenerational burdens. If you're ready to do the deep, meaningful work, you’re in the right place.
I believe therapy isn’t just about treating symptoms—it’s about understanding the deeper systems and social symbols that shape your experience. Trauma does not exist in a vacuum. It’s personal and political. Your story matters in every dimension. This is an invitation to reclaim your narrative, reconnect with your parts, and move through the world with more clarity, compassion, and power.
I offer a safe and brave space for individuals navigating grief, depression, anxiety, trauma, identity, life transitions, and inherited intergenerational burdens. If you're ready to do the deep, meaningful work, you’re in the right place.
I believe therapy isn’t just about treating symptoms—it’s about understanding the deeper systems and social symbols that shape your experience. Trauma does not exist in a vacuum. It’s personal and political. Your story matters in every dimension. This is an invitation to reclaim your narrative, reconnect with your parts, and move through the world with more clarity, compassion, and power.
I know sometimes we may feel alone with our own problems. We may feel stuck. We may have a hard time settling down. We may not know who to talk to. It happens to everybody and it is wise to reach out to someone and talk about possible solutions. I'd like to help you.
I know sometimes we may feel alone with our own problems. We may feel stuck. We may have a hard time settling down. We may not know who to talk to. It happens to everybody and it is wise to reach out to someone and talk about possible solutions. I'd like to help you.
My clients are a wide-range of individuals—running the gamut from creative filmmakers to successful software engineers—and many are members of the BIPOC and AAPI community that struggle with work stress, ethnic identity, grief, relationship issues and family-of-origin difficulties. Many of my clients remark how quickly the awkwardness fades and appreciate our friendly, professional collaboration. Therapy is hard enough; it's easier when you actually like your shrink.
My clients are a wide-range of individuals—running the gamut from creative filmmakers to successful software engineers—and many are members of the BIPOC and AAPI community that struggle with work stress, ethnic identity, grief, relationship issues and family-of-origin difficulties. Many of my clients remark how quickly the awkwardness fades and appreciate our friendly, professional collaboration. Therapy is hard enough; it's easier when you actually like your shrink.
I love to support individuals and families through life transitions, relational challenges, and navigating the stress of day to day life. Building trust is a critical part of the transformative process, so I emphasize creating a safe and warm environment for each client. My approach also incorporates practical skills and resources for clients to implement immediately to help you reach your goals.
I love to support individuals and families through life transitions, relational challenges, and navigating the stress of day to day life. Building trust is a critical part of the transformative process, so I emphasize creating a safe and warm environment for each client. My approach also incorporates practical skills and resources for clients to implement immediately to help you reach your goals.
While I am a Christian, I am not trained as a Christian Counselor.
My training is secular, and I regularly see people or all faiths, or none at all. I do not offer court ordered services, nor do I do assessments for custody, or any other legal purpose. Unfortunately, I cannot accept Medicare, or Medicare based plans. The world is changing, and more and more people are reaching out.
While I am a Christian, I am not trained as a Christian Counselor.
My training is secular, and I regularly see people or all faiths, or none at all. I do not offer court ordered services, nor do I do assessments for custody, or any other legal purpose. Unfortunately, I cannot accept Medicare, or Medicare based plans. The world is changing, and more and more people are reaching out.
As a therapist, I want to encourage others to reach out and experience the benefits of therapy. My therapeutic style is rooted in the belief that people are intrinsically valued and are deserving of fundamental human connection; to be seen, to be heard, and to be understood. These fundamental values hold the framework in how I work with the individual. I enjoy working with Asian American individuals who may have conflict with immigrant parents due to cultural and generational differences. Individuals who struggle with self-identity, and reconciling cultural issues and family dynamics.
As a therapist, I want to encourage others to reach out and experience the benefits of therapy. My therapeutic style is rooted in the belief that people are intrinsically valued and are deserving of fundamental human connection; to be seen, to be heard, and to be understood. These fundamental values hold the framework in how I work with the individual. I enjoy working with Asian American individuals who may have conflict with immigrant parents due to cultural and generational differences. Individuals who struggle with self-identity, and reconciling cultural issues and family dynamics.
As a licensed clinical social worker, I specialize in helping Black and other underserved communities navigate stress, anger, trauma, depression, and anxiety. My approach is strength-based and culturally responsive, creating a supportive space to build on your resilience and move toward peace and healing. In our initial sessions, we'll take the time to get to know one another, explore the challenges you're facing, and identify the goals you hope to achieve in therapy. I'm deeply passionate about helping others thrive by turning pain into purpose, and I am committed to offering a helping hand to guide you on your journey.
As a licensed clinical social worker, I specialize in helping Black and other underserved communities navigate stress, anger, trauma, depression, and anxiety. My approach is strength-based and culturally responsive, creating a supportive space to build on your resilience and move toward peace and healing. In our initial sessions, we'll take the time to get to know one another, explore the challenges you're facing, and identify the goals you hope to achieve in therapy. I'm deeply passionate about helping others thrive by turning pain into purpose, and I am committed to offering a helping hand to guide you on your journey.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist certified to provide mental health services in the state of California. I have been providing mental health services for the past 6 years working with non-profit community mental health clinics, probation offices & court systems, middle school, high schools and now as a private practice clinician. Within these settings, I have had the privilege of working with individuals, couples, parents, teenagers, children and families at many different phases of life and personal development.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist certified to provide mental health services in the state of California. I have been providing mental health services for the past 6 years working with non-profit community mental health clinics, probation offices & court systems, middle school, high schools and now as a private practice clinician. Within these settings, I have had the privilege of working with individuals, couples, parents, teenagers, children and families at many different phases of life and personal development.
Daria Dasha Cochran
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MEd, PhD, LPCC
2 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94127
Dear seeker, I’m here to guide you through a journey of healing, self-discovery, and personal growth. My approach is integrative and holistic, tailored to honor your unique strengths and individuality. I use scientifically supported methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), as well as innovative techniques such as Mindfulness and Polyvagal Theory, to help you achieve noticeable improvements in your mental health. I often joke that my goal is to help you thrive so well that you no longer need me :).
Dear seeker, I’m here to guide you through a journey of healing, self-discovery, and personal growth. My approach is integrative and holistic, tailored to honor your unique strengths and individuality. I use scientifically supported methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), as well as innovative techniques such as Mindfulness and Polyvagal Theory, to help you achieve noticeable improvements in your mental health. I often joke that my goal is to help you thrive so well that you no longer need me :).
Are you struggling with Pornography or Sexual Compulsivity, betrayal trauma, or a loss of trust and intimacy in your relationship? You’re not alone—My husband and I have personally walked this journey and have been helping individuals and couples heal since 2011. I’m a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) and Certified Brainspotting Therapist; Hunter is a Certified Mentor Coach and in long-term recovery. Together, we help clients heal, rebuild self-worth, trust, communication, and deep connection. We've helped clients through porn, sexting, prostitution, emotional affairs, physical affairs, and much more.
Are you struggling with Pornography or Sexual Compulsivity, betrayal trauma, or a loss of trust and intimacy in your relationship? You’re not alone—My husband and I have personally walked this journey and have been helping individuals and couples heal since 2011. I’m a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) and Certified Brainspotting Therapist; Hunter is a Certified Mentor Coach and in long-term recovery. Together, we help clients heal, rebuild self-worth, trust, communication, and deep connection. We've helped clients through porn, sexting, prostitution, emotional affairs, physical affairs, and much more.
Hello, I'm Keri Onan-Levy, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My work with clients is grounded in respect, empathy, reliability, and professionalism. My practice focuses on supporting individuals and couples as they navigate life's challenges, process family of origin experiences, and work to better understand themselves. My approach to providing therapy is unique to each individual or couple. I use a variety of theoretical approaches including Attachment Theory, Psychodynamic Theory, Trauma Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. All treatment options are discussed with my clients.
Hello, I'm Keri Onan-Levy, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My work with clients is grounded in respect, empathy, reliability, and professionalism. My practice focuses on supporting individuals and couples as they navigate life's challenges, process family of origin experiences, and work to better understand themselves. My approach to providing therapy is unique to each individual or couple. I use a variety of theoretical approaches including Attachment Theory, Psychodynamic Theory, Trauma Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. All treatment options are discussed with my clients.
Feeling stuck leads to discouragement and restlessness. The reason people seek therapy is - we don't know where we are stuck!
Anxiety lurks in every life experience, leading to brain fog, low self-esteem, and often, addictive tendencies. With a year of experience in substance use addiction treatment and depth of experiencing supporting couples and individuals dealing with traumatic experiences, my focus is to help clients come back to themselves, rebuilding their identity, repairing their relationships in community, and embracing a life they love.
Feeling stuck leads to discouragement and restlessness. The reason people seek therapy is - we don't know where we are stuck!
Anxiety lurks in every life experience, leading to brain fog, low self-esteem, and often, addictive tendencies. With a year of experience in substance use addiction treatment and depth of experiencing supporting couples and individuals dealing with traumatic experiences, my focus is to help clients come back to themselves, rebuilding their identity, repairing their relationships in community, and embracing a life they love.
Welcome, and thank you for reaching out. I’m glad you’ve taken this step and look forward to supporting you. As a compassionate psychologist, I specialize in helping people facing challenges with anxiety, depression, and stress to find clarity, healing, and a stronger sense of direction. I am Level II trained in the Gottman Method and use this extensively in my work with couples.
For over 20 years, I have supported clients in overcoming depression, reducing anxiety and stress, navigating trauma recovery, managing identity and family concerns, improving communication, and resolving estrangement.
Welcome, and thank you for reaching out. I’m glad you’ve taken this step and look forward to supporting you. As a compassionate psychologist, I specialize in helping people facing challenges with anxiety, depression, and stress to find clarity, healing, and a stronger sense of direction. I am Level II trained in the Gottman Method and use this extensively in my work with couples.
For over 20 years, I have supported clients in overcoming depression, reducing anxiety and stress, navigating trauma recovery, managing identity and family concerns, improving communication, and resolving estrangement.
I’m Johanna Lee, a therapist specializing in postpartum and motherhood mental health. I support mamas navigating anxiety, overwhelm, intrusive thoughts, identity shifts, and the emotional load that often goes unseen in early motherhood. As a culturally affirming and trauma-informed therapist, I honor how your upbringing, cultura, family expectations, faith, and lived experiences shape the way you move through this season. You deserve support that understands the layers you’re carrying- and you don’t have to hold or unpack any of it alone. My approach is gentle, compassionate, and grounding.
I’m Johanna Lee, a therapist specializing in postpartum and motherhood mental health. I support mamas navigating anxiety, overwhelm, intrusive thoughts, identity shifts, and the emotional load that often goes unseen in early motherhood. As a culturally affirming and trauma-informed therapist, I honor how your upbringing, cultura, family expectations, faith, and lived experiences shape the way you move through this season. You deserve support that understands the layers you’re carrying- and you don’t have to hold or unpack any of it alone. My approach is gentle, compassionate, and grounding.
Feeling down, unmotivated or flat? Are you disengaging in previously pleasurable activities leaving you feeling unmotivated and anxious? Through a collaborative partnership, I can help you lead a more fulfilling and meaningful life, helping to reduce anxiety and boost problem solving all from the comfort of your living room!
I utilize a client centered, solution focused approach, through the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing interventions to help reduce anxiety and depression and promote wellbeing.
Feeling down, unmotivated or flat? Are you disengaging in previously pleasurable activities leaving you feeling unmotivated and anxious? Through a collaborative partnership, I can help you lead a more fulfilling and meaningful life, helping to reduce anxiety and boost problem solving all from the comfort of your living room!
I utilize a client centered, solution focused approach, through the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing interventions to help reduce anxiety and depression and promote wellbeing.
Everyone is unique. Your thoughts, feelings and needs are shaped by your own background, family history, past interpersonal encounters and other significant events, including early child trauma. Psychotherapy is an emotional process. As we discuss your concerns, it will surface unexamined parts of your life of which you may not be aware or want to experience. My central role as your therapist is to help you talk about and understand more fully these unexamined thoughts, feelings, and needs in the context of your past, develop greater tolerance and acceptance of them, and to bring changes to your current situation.
Everyone is unique. Your thoughts, feelings and needs are shaped by your own background, family history, past interpersonal encounters and other significant events, including early child trauma. Psychotherapy is an emotional process. As we discuss your concerns, it will surface unexamined parts of your life of which you may not be aware or want to experience. My central role as your therapist is to help you talk about and understand more fully these unexamined thoughts, feelings, and needs in the context of your past, develop greater tolerance and acceptance of them, and to bring changes to your current situation.
My goal is to create a safe and open space for you to explore your story and deepen your self understanding, putting you on a path to healing. I work with you to identify areas of frustration and concern, as well as areas of strength. My approach is based in relational psychotherapy and also incorporates Emotionally Focused Therapy, family systems and Existential perspectives.
My goal is to create a safe and open space for you to explore your story and deepen your self understanding, putting you on a path to healing. I work with you to identify areas of frustration and concern, as well as areas of strength. My approach is based in relational psychotherapy and also incorporates Emotionally Focused Therapy, family systems and Existential perspectives.
Hi! I'm Erica, a warm, empathetic, and open Marriage and Family Therapist that helps clients find their purpose, heal, and thrive! I'd love to be your guide to holistic healing and transformation. With expertise in trauma- rooted anxiety and depression, recovery counseling with addictions, and women’s issues including body image, low self esteem, and eating disorders, I'll help teach you evidence-based tools to reframe thoughts and regulate emotions, as well as explore root causes for symptom management. Let's empower you to achieve resilience and personal growth, leading to a healthier and happier future:)
Hi! I'm Erica, a warm, empathetic, and open Marriage and Family Therapist that helps clients find their purpose, heal, and thrive! I'd love to be your guide to holistic healing and transformation. With expertise in trauma- rooted anxiety and depression, recovery counseling with addictions, and women’s issues including body image, low self esteem, and eating disorders, I'll help teach you evidence-based tools to reframe thoughts and regulate emotions, as well as explore root causes for symptom management. Let's empower you to achieve resilience and personal growth, leading to a healthier and happier future:)
What do you do when you’ve done everything “right” and things turn out differently than they were supposed to? An unexpected diagnosis, broken relationship, loss of a dream, death of a loved one—this isn’t the way things were supposed to be.
Disappointed, anxious, exhausted, hopeless. Life feels a lot harder than it used to, and things that used to bring you joy feel flat now. This isn’t what you were told would happen if you worked hard, played nice, and checked all the boxes of what you were “supposed” to do.
What do you do when you’ve done everything “right” and things turn out differently than they were supposed to? An unexpected diagnosis, broken relationship, loss of a dream, death of a loved one—this isn’t the way things were supposed to be.
Disappointed, anxious, exhausted, hopeless. Life feels a lot harder than it used to, and things that used to bring you joy feel flat now. This isn’t what you were told would happen if you worked hard, played nice, and checked all the boxes of what you were “supposed” to do.
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Christian Therapists
Why is it important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive?
Therapists and clients don’t need to share the same belief system or background to be able to work effectively together, but a therapist whose training includes a focus on cultural competence may be better able to form a therapeutic bond with individuals from a range of backgrounds, as they will have experience in tailoring their approach to each client—and will be prepared to acknowledge and consider the effects of culture, religion, and other factors on each individual.
Why is it important to find a therapist sensitive to Christian values?
Each person brings a unique history and background to therapy, making it important to find a licensed therapist who is trained in a broad range of treatment modalities. In addition, for people who grow up in a faith tradition that strongly influences the way they conduct their everyday life, finding a therapist who understands or shares that background can ease the disclosure of sensitive information and facilitate the therapeutic process. For some clients, a Christian therapist is likely to incorporate faith-based principles into emotional healing techniques.
How do I recognize an effective Christian therapist?
Christian therapists are licensed mental health professionals—holding a master’s or doctoral degree in medicine, nursing, psychology, counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy—who are also familiar with Christian beliefs and values. They have an understanding of the importance that Christian principles play in the lives of individuals and families, which allows them to be especially sensitive to the kinds of struggles that can affect daily functioning. Like all effective therapists, a Christian therapist will have undergone training and certification in a variety of treatment modalities that help people through crises and enable them to master the challenges of life.
Why might someone feel comfortable with a Christian therapist?
While training, qualifications, and experience are always important, research has long established that a strong alliance between client and therapist is a major contributor to therapeutic success. An alliance is likely to be strengthened with a therapist who not only is responsive to questions and concerns but also shares a client’s faith and values. Sensitivity to spiritual matters as well as to everyday struggles can provide a welcome sense of safety and contribute to the bond between client and therapist, both of which support the therapeutic process.
Who is included in Psychology Today’s directory of Christian therapists?
The directory of Christian therapists includes professionals who have shared their background in their profiles. However, not all therapists choose to disclose this information, and they may not appear in search results for this reason. The directory also shows therapists who indicate that they have extensive experience working with Christian clients, regardless of their own background or religious affiliation.