Couples Counseling Therapists in San Francisco, CA
Every Relationship (married, sibings, parent/child, friend, co worker, etc.
Our primary relationship is our relationship to ourselves. With ourselves- and with others - I encourage a 'no-fault' perspective. It is not easy to be forgiving towards yourself, and/or someone who has hurt you. But once freed from blaming and defending, we can feel great love, and authentic connection.
Every Relationship (married, sibings, parent/child, friend, co worker, etc.
Our primary relationship is our relationship to ourselves. With ourselves- and with others - I encourage a 'no-fault' perspective. It is not easy to be forgiving towards yourself, and/or someone who has hurt you. But once freed from blaming and defending, we can feel great love, and authentic connection.
V'Anne Singleton, MFT - Therapist and Life Coach
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Whether you are going through a life transition, feeling depressed or anxious, experiencing a relationship conflict, or struggling with an addiction, making a change is always easier when you have an experienced professional to guide you through it.
I am experienced in serving diverse clients. Clients include individuals, families, and couples. Areas of experience: Life Transitions (job changes, medical concerns, parenting, loss, life stages); Relationship Counseling (dating, pre-marital, marital, separation, divorce, conflicts with supervisor/colleagues); Mood Disorders; Substance Abuse; Recovery Barriers; Perennial Dieting; Binge Eating; and Body Image Issues.
Whether you are going through a life transition, feeling depressed or anxious, experiencing a relationship conflict, or struggling with an addiction, making a change is always easier when you have an experienced professional to guide you through it.
I am experienced in serving diverse clients. Clients include individuals, families, and couples. Areas of experience: Life Transitions (job changes, medical concerns, parenting, loss, life stages); Relationship Counseling (dating, pre-marital, marital, separation, divorce, conflicts with supervisor/colleagues); Mood Disorders; Substance Abuse; Recovery Barriers; Perennial Dieting; Binge Eating; and Body Image Issues.
Although I have a diverse practice, I specialize in working with roughly 25-to-35 year-old individuals and couples, helping them find ways to foster safety, strength and inner peace when facing depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and relationship challenges.
"Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength; mastering yourself is true power. If you realize you have enough, you are truly rich." ~ Lao Tzu
Although I have a diverse practice, I specialize in working with roughly 25-to-35 year-old individuals and couples, helping them find ways to foster safety, strength and inner peace when facing depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and relationship challenges.
"Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength; mastering yourself is true power. If you realize you have enough, you are truly rich." ~ Lao Tzu
Are you in relationship with a toxic or narcissistic person?.
I was educated at Cornell University and the University of Denver's School of Professional Psychology. I interned at the Albert Einstein Medical School and earned a post-doctoral fellowship at the world-renowned Menninger School of Psychiatry. I have highly specialized training in trauma, dissociative disorders and DID, spirituality, and toxic relationships.
Are you in relationship with a toxic or narcissistic person?.
I was educated at Cornell University and the University of Denver's School of Professional Psychology. I interned at the Albert Einstein Medical School and earned a post-doctoral fellowship at the world-renowned Menninger School of Psychiatry. I have highly specialized training in trauma, dissociative disorders and DID, spirituality, and toxic relationships.
Welcome, my name is Mitsué and I offer compassionate, trauma-informed therapy for adults, teens, couples and relationships of every kind.
Life's challenges shape us in unique and profound ways so my approach is integrative, culturally sensitive and guided by how you experience the world. Through compassionate, client-centered, and evidence-based care, we will move towards healing, growth, and lasting well-being. I’m here to support you in your journey of bringing greater balance to your life.
Welcome, my name is Mitsué and I offer compassionate, trauma-informed therapy for adults, teens, couples and relationships of every kind.
Life's challenges shape us in unique and profound ways so my approach is integrative, culturally sensitive and guided by how you experience the world. Through compassionate, client-centered, and evidence-based care, we will move towards healing, growth, and lasting well-being. I’m here to support you in your journey of bringing greater balance to your life.
I have over seven years of experience providing therapy to adults and couples.
My name is Melinda Clark; I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have worked with various populations and have a background working with many different populations, including people with trauma, depression, anxiety, and relationships.
I have over seven years of experience providing therapy to adults and couples.
My name is Melinda Clark; I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have worked with various populations and have a background working with many different populations, including people with trauma, depression, anxiety, and relationships.
Clients I've seen have suffered from anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship problems, addictions.
You're in emotional pain, you have problems you've been trying to solve. You want to feel better, to feel seen, heard, understood. You want to change, feel better.
Clients I've seen have suffered from anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship problems, addictions.
You're in emotional pain, you have problems you've been trying to solve. You want to feel better, to feel seen, heard, understood. You want to change, feel better.
Start seeing challenges as opportunities to get your needs met and improve your relationship!.
I have been counseling couples for over 13 years. In our work together I will teach you valuable communication skills before we head into challenging areas. Working together, we will use the best psychology tools available to create brand new patterns that are more affirming of your wants and needs.
Start seeing challenges as opportunities to get your needs met and improve your relationship!.
I have been counseling couples for over 13 years. In our work together I will teach you valuable communication skills before we head into challenging areas. Working together, we will use the best psychology tools available to create brand new patterns that are more affirming of your wants and needs.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience in evidence-based practices, diagnosing and treating individuals and couples at One Medical Onsite Wellness Centers at Google, the University of California San Francisco, San Francisco Public Health Department, and community based organizations.
I am skilled in providing therapy to high-level professionals in tech, science, medical, pharmaceutical, business and law industries, specializing in depression, anxiety, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, LGBTQ-issues, and addictions. Challenges related to professional development, harnessing managerial skills, career and educational transitions, work-life balance, primary relationships, and intentional and curated living are most often the focus of the work with those I serve. I see patients in New York State and the State of California.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience in evidence-based practices, diagnosing and treating individuals and couples at One Medical Onsite Wellness Centers at Google, the University of California San Francisco, San Francisco Public Health Department, and community based organizations.
I am skilled in providing therapy to high-level professionals in tech, science, medical, pharmaceutical, business and law industries, specializing in depression, anxiety, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, LGBTQ-issues, and addictions. Challenges related to professional development, harnessing managerial skills, career and educational transitions, work-life balance, primary relationships, and intentional and curated living are most often the focus of the work with those I serve. I see patients in New York State and the State of California.
Therese Yrani
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, #110224
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94115
I work with individuals and couples who want to feel more connected and fulfilled in their relationships.
I provide a safe and nonjudgmental space. My style is direct and empathetic. I challenge the unhelpful patterns and negative dynamics you’re experiencing and support you in unraveling their construction. My goal is to help you discover your strengths, overcome hurdles and develop practical skills to maintain a healthy emotional and interpersonal lifestyle.
I work with individuals and couples who want to feel more connected and fulfilled in their relationships.
I provide a safe and nonjudgmental space. My style is direct and empathetic. I challenge the unhelpful patterns and negative dynamics you’re experiencing and support you in unraveling their construction. My goal is to help you discover your strengths, overcome hurdles and develop practical skills to maintain a healthy emotional and interpersonal lifestyle.
Relationship struggles?.
I specialize in helping individuals and couples develop the clarity and skills to enjoy greater harmony and well-being. I will help you better understand and manage your anxieties. Currently, I work as a psychotherapist at Google offering evidence-based psychotherapy to help employees become measurably healthier, happier, and more productive.
Relationship struggles?.
I specialize in helping individuals and couples develop the clarity and skills to enjoy greater harmony and well-being. I will help you better understand and manage your anxieties. Currently, I work as a psychotherapist at Google offering evidence-based psychotherapy to help employees become measurably healthier, happier, and more productive.
Meet Our Couples Counseling Therapists
Dr. Jennifer Musselman
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdD, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94104
Do you feel alone and lonely, despite that you love your partner and your two adorable kids?.
My speciality is understanding YOU. Seeing how you see the world. How it has handled you. And how you have responded in return in relationships, work and body. You tell your story...we find the humor in it, the hurt, the anger. We break-down defenses. I offer insight - without judgement - with nerve, compassion & honesty.
Do you feel alone and lonely, despite that you love your partner and your two adorable kids?.
My speciality is understanding YOU. Seeing how you see the world. How it has handled you. And how you have responded in return in relationships, work and body. You tell your story...we find the humor in it, the hurt, the anger. We break-down defenses. I offer insight - without judgement - with nerve, compassion & honesty.
I offer a mindful, compassionate, non-judgmental approach to therapy for those seeking relationship health and more harmony in their lives.
In parents and couples therapy, you'll shift toward more conscious, loving connection, even through conflict and upheaval. Fall in love all over again, building your vision for life-long partnership. We'll integrate mindfulness, attachment work and body-oriented approaches to help you find more calm in your life.
I offer a mindful, compassionate, non-judgmental approach to therapy for those seeking relationship health and more harmony in their lives.
In parents and couples therapy, you'll shift toward more conscious, loving connection, even through conflict and upheaval. Fall in love all over again, building your vision for life-long partnership. We'll integrate mindfulness, attachment work and body-oriented approaches to help you find more calm in your life.
Jennifer Burton Flier
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CDWF, CEAT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94114
Healing happens within the context of a connected, caring, and empathic relationship.
Using a resiliency-focused approach, it doesn’t have to be an ordeal to heal. In fact, neuroscience has shown this is not the best way to work on oneself. Rather, focusing on regulating the nervous system using simple wellness skills and education about the brain and body connection can pave the way toward increased daily well-being as well as lay groundwork for resolving trauma. We can't always prevent stressors, and many of us have been through challenges or traumas in childhood that make it difficult to weather life's changes. Together, we will co-create the best course of treatment to help you live more fully in each moment.
Healing happens within the context of a connected, caring, and empathic relationship.
Using a resiliency-focused approach, it doesn’t have to be an ordeal to heal. In fact, neuroscience has shown this is not the best way to work on oneself. Rather, focusing on regulating the nervous system using simple wellness skills and education about the brain and body connection can pave the way toward increased daily well-being as well as lay groundwork for resolving trauma. We can't always prevent stressors, and many of us have been through challenges or traumas in childhood that make it difficult to weather life's changes. Together, we will co-create the best course of treatment to help you live more fully in each moment.
Sascha Kyssa
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MACP
Verified Verified
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in working with adults, teens, and elders recovering from traumatic stress, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and addiction.
I offer a holistic evidence-based approach to therapy, providing practical and grounded treatment. The clients I work with report feeling greater relief, self-compassion, motivation, and insightful changes in thinking and feeling.
I specialize in working with adults, teens, and elders recovering from traumatic stress, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and addiction.
I offer a holistic evidence-based approach to therapy, providing practical and grounded treatment. The clients I work with report feeling greater relief, self-compassion, motivation, and insightful changes in thinking and feeling.
I also specialize in family/ relationship issues, sexual abuse, religious trauma, dissociation, psychosis, and the physical symptoms of chronic nervous system dysregulation from trauma/ anxiety.
The toll of trauma, stress, anxiety, & depression builds over time, things that once seemed manageable turn into a life that's not our own, because we're stuck in survival mode. It's exhausting. As a therapist, my goal is to collaborate with you to safely navigate your inner landscape and put pieces together so you can uncover your unique abilities and create a mental health toolkit that will carry you through a lifetime. I am here to support you in working through unresolved feelings and conflicts and guide you toward healing. Therefore, you can feel empowered, rejuvenated, and enthusiastic about life again.
I also specialize in family/ relationship issues, sexual abuse, religious trauma, dissociation, psychosis, and the physical symptoms of chronic nervous system dysregulation from trauma/ anxiety.
The toll of trauma, stress, anxiety, & depression builds over time, things that once seemed manageable turn into a life that's not our own, because we're stuck in survival mode. It's exhausting. As a therapist, my goal is to collaborate with you to safely navigate your inner landscape and put pieces together so you can uncover your unique abilities and create a mental health toolkit that will carry you through a lifetime. I am here to support you in working through unresolved feelings and conflicts and guide you toward healing. Therefore, you can feel empowered, rejuvenated, and enthusiastic about life again.
Lori Roniger
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA,LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94110
I provide psychotherapy to adult individuals and couples from a place of open-mindedness, curiosity, and sex-positivity.
My clients include those who work in tech; are creative or Burners; or are neurodivergent or sensitive. I welcome those who find themselves in complicated situations or dynamics, whether relationships with conflict, blending families, approaching aspects of their lives nontraditionally, or juggling parenting while caring for aging parents.
I provide psychotherapy to adult individuals and couples from a place of open-mindedness, curiosity, and sex-positivity.
My clients include those who work in tech; are creative or Burners; or are neurodivergent or sensitive. I welcome those who find themselves in complicated situations or dynamics, whether relationships with conflict, blending families, approaching aspects of their lives nontraditionally, or juggling parenting while caring for aging parents.
My specialty areas include relationship challenges, identity development and esteem, sleep issues, anxiety, depression, and trauma-related disorders.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist dedicated to providing culturally-sensitive and evidence-based therapy for adults. I take an empathic, client-centered approach to meet each of my clients where they are at. Based on your identity, background, and needs, I prefer a collaborative, "tough love" approach to support you in your journey to create meaningful change and become the best version of yourself.
My specialty areas include relationship challenges, identity development and esteem, sleep issues, anxiety, depression, and trauma-related disorders.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist dedicated to providing culturally-sensitive and evidence-based therapy for adults. I take an empathic, client-centered approach to meet each of my clients where they are at. Based on your identity, background, and needs, I prefer a collaborative, "tough love" approach to support you in your journey to create meaningful change and become the best version of yourself.
My expertise includes mental health counseling, such as depressive/anxiety disorders, communication, family, intimacy and/or relationship issues for individuals, groups, couples, and families, drug addiction treatment, and gambling addiction.
I also strongly value the connections with my clients because I understand it is the relationship and connections we have that make all the curing procedure possible!
My expertise includes mental health counseling, such as depressive/anxiety disorders, communication, family, intimacy and/or relationship issues for individuals, groups, couples, and families, drug addiction treatment, and gambling addiction.
I also strongly value the connections with my clients because I understand it is the relationship and connections we have that make all the curing procedure possible!
I provide my services to a wide spectrum of clients, encompassing families, couples, individuals, and children.
Hello, I'm Patricia Temple (License 45408), a therapist specializing in family and relationships. I use a straightforward and friendly approach to enhance communication and nurture healthier connections. With expertise in anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationships, I'm here to guide you towards emotional well-being and personal growth. I aim to maintain a warm and friendly tone in our conversations, providing truthful and straightforward information. It should feel like a productive yet professional discussion, fostering a comfortable atmosphere for meaningful interactions.
I provide my services to a wide spectrum of clients, encompassing families, couples, individuals, and children.
Hello, I'm Patricia Temple (License 45408), a therapist specializing in family and relationships. I use a straightforward and friendly approach to enhance communication and nurture healthier connections. With expertise in anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationships, I'm here to guide you towards emotional well-being and personal growth. I aim to maintain a warm and friendly tone in our conversations, providing truthful and straightforward information. It should feel like a productive yet professional discussion, fostering a comfortable atmosphere for meaningful interactions.
See more therapy options for San Francisco
Couples Counseling Therapists
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.