Couples Counseling Therapists in San Francisco, CA

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Carol Winetsky
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over thirty years of experience. I have helped people navigate a variety of different life transitions such as divorce and separation, job loss, leaving home, starting a family or new career or both, as well as end-of-life issues. I have helped children deal with school and peer issues as well as parental loss and separation. My therapy style is interactive and psychodynamic and may entail short or long-term therapy, individual psychotherapy or couples work.
(415) 236-2948
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San Francisco, CA 94118
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Michael Stample
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Hello, I'm Michael F. Stample, PhD, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. I work extensively with individual adults, couples and families. My primary expertise is in mood and anxiety disorders, OCD, dual diagnosis, LGBTQ+ and transgender healthcare. I mostly work with adults over age 17 or 18, through the later years. While psychiatric diagnoses have their uses, I prefer to see my clients as dealing with "problems of living." I work comfortably with psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral and other evidence-based therapies. My early training included internship at the Jung Institute of Los Angeles.
(415) 639-5417
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San Francisco, CA 94110
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Loïc Pritchard
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My focus is helping unconventional people, LGBTQ2SIAA people (with a focus on elders and youth), people in non-traditional relationship configurations (poly, non-monogamous, kinky), and people who are going through pet illness and pet loss.
Are you struggling? Are you feeling you have to withdraw from the world or you've lost some of the spark for living? Maybe you consider yourself unconventional in some way. You may feel like it's hard both to be yourself and to get the support you need, as if the message others are giving is "You can be your authentic self or you can have their compassion and understanding, but you can have both." Maybe this has lead to feeling isolated or like others can't truly understand what you're going through. Therapy can help.
(415) 917-1727
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San Francisco, CA 94114
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Geetali Chitre
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I work with adults and couples in psychotherapy private practice.
Life can be very overwhelming and lonely at times. When this feels too much to deal with alone, psychotherapy can be a place to have someone else see your struggles and help you bear them. I believe that through a meaningful relationship , we can work together to help you understand why you are suffering and how you can have more options for relating to yourself and others. For couples , being in a relationship itself can feel impossible. Through allowing in a third person to witness your dynamics and understand both members of the couple, it can be easier to communicate with each other.
(415) 853-5791
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San Francisco, CA 94115
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Dr. Anna Yam
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I specialize in perinatal mental health, including anxiety, depression, birth trauma, OCD, early parenting, & relationship therapy.
I help individuals who are feeling overwhelmed. Do you feel like you should be doing something more, even when you're already doing something? Is your inner voice telling you to do more, be more, or strive harder? Have you felt like you're failing or "broken" or that there aren't people who understand or care about your suffering? In our work together, we will explore ways of developing comfort with the spectrum of emotions. We also work to balance your caregiving responsibilities with your needs, creating space for your most replenished, empowered self.
(858) 430-8069
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San Francisco, CA 94118
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Mia Freund Walker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
It is normal to go through periods of struggle, conflict, or loneliness. You don't need to struggle alone. I specialize in working with students, young adults, early and mid-career professionals, and parents. Specific areas of expertise include job and academic pressure, family and career issues, work/life balance, building healthy relationships, major life transitions, divorce, loss, parenting challenges, and healthy use of technology. I use warmth, compassion and humor to build a trusting relationship and help you break free of patterns and behaviors that get in in the way of living and experiencing a full life.
(628) 666-0625
San Francisco, CA 94118
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J. Marc Wallis, LCSW, Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD
Verified
Verified
My approach is friendly, collaborative and straight-forward. With more than 15 years of clinical experience, I help adults, adolescents, children and couples address a variety of concerns, including: emotional turmoil, unsatisyfing relationships, and ways you may unwittingly be doing things that get in your own way. The collaborative work of therapy helps people feel more alive, satisfied and engaged in work, relationships and their other pursuits.
(650) 209-7826
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San Francisco, CA 94115
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Natalie Bell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
“May the Scared Be Restored in Beauty.” by Dr. Eduardo Duran. It is, in this vein of Dr. Duran's quote, that I am seeking curious individuals, couples or families interested in exploring and deepen their communication and connections in relationship to a therapist who is well versed in trauma informed approaches with gestalt and somatic therapy techniques and who values intergenerational knowledge and liberation psychology. My Gestalt Therapy is mindful of trauma and its intergenerational impacts on the social and environmental context of a one’s experience.
(415) 909-4693
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San Francisco, CA 94117
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Christine Corrigan
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
As a clinical psychologist I specialize in treating anxiety and depression in the context of trauma, work stress, relationship problems and family conflict. I help people deal with issues including grief and loss, substance abuse, domestic violence, and childhood trauma. My approach is to seek immediate reduction in symptoms while carefully addressing long-term, underlying problems.
(415) 494-7027
San Francisco, CA 94114
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Rebecca Wrangham
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified
Verified
My specialties include: relationship issues, anxiety and depression, self-esteem issues, and women's issues.
Psychotherapy can be helpful when you are struggling and need help. We can work together, collaboratively, in a warm and supportive environment to discover patterns that you may be repeating and outdated beliefs about yourself. I work with depression, anxiety, relationships (all kinds - family, gay, straight, married or not), women's issues, self-esteem problems, and grief and loss issues. I use a relational, psycho-dynamic approach with individuals and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy with couples . I help my clients live their best life.
(415) 682-6188
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San Francisco, CA 94115
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Claire Perelman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PPSC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
You deserve to feel deeply connected to yourself, your partner (s), and the world around you. I’m here to help. Talking about sex with your partner - or anyone - might feel like a daunting task. Having sex might feel difficult, impossible, or like too much effort - or lead to conflict with your partner . You might be questioning your sexual desires or wondering if you and your partner are still compatible. I help clients overcome their sexual and relational difficulties to feel confident in and outside the bedroom. Together, we will collaborate on how to help you reach your goals, through therapy sessions and home assignments.
(415) 985-4279
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San Francisco, CA 94115
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Lisa Choi
Registered Psychological Associate
Verified
Verified
Dr. Lisa Choi is a postdoctoral fellow with interests in trauma, sexual health, and couples therapy. She has worked in a variety of clinical settings across Southern California and has experience with a wide range of presenting issues, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, relationship stressors, gender and sexual identity, and race-based stress and trauma, among others. Dr. Choi works from an integrative approach that draws on her training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, and Humanistic Existential therapy.
(415) 949-3382
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San Francisco, CA 94109
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Desiree Alise Angelo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Through our work together, we'll explore values, build a healthier relationship to emotional experiences, and problem solve barriers to change.
My name is Desiree Angelo and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am committed to helping individuals make transformative changes in their lives. Maybe you are struggling with overwhelming and intense emotional experiences that feel hard to control; finding it difficult to cope with life transitions, work stress, or relationship conflict; have been unable to break free of negative thoughts or unhelpful behaviors. You want to feel more in control of your life and to feel better about yourself and your relationships. I am here to support you along your journey of growth and healing.
(415) 329-3477
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San Francisco, CA 94127
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June Madsen Clausen
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
My goal is to create a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship in which we can collaboratively focus on the concerns for which you are seeking professional help.
I work primarily with individuals who have experienced trauma, either during childhood and adolescence, or as adults. Together, we address concerns regarding anxiety and mood, as well as challenges in relationships and/or in meeting personal and professional goals.
(415) 539-2644
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San Francisco, CA 94117
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Carol Mills
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Have you been struggling with feelings of anxiety or loss or sadness? Do you have questions and concerns about relationships with a spouse or a partner or a child? Are you recovering from substance abuse? Psychotherapy can offer a path to change and personal growth. We will engage in a conversation that will be shaped by you and your own unique goals and hopes for the future. I will be your ally, supporting your self-discovery and healing, looking for what is going right in your life and encouraging experimentation toward something new.
(415) 635-0417
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San Francisco, CA 94131
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Bay Area Center For Anxiety
Psychologist
Verified
Verified
We work with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples .
Anxiety is the most common mental health problem, with an estimated 18% suffering from anxiety disorders at any one time. Fortunately, anxiety disorders are one of the most researched areas of mental health and have numerous treatments with strong research showing its effectiveness. Anxiety can come in many different forms from specific phobias to an inability to stop worrying about most everything. Anxiety can cause physical illness, pain, difficulty sleeping, weight gain, distress in relationships with partners, children, or parents, and can have a profoundly negative effect on work and school.
(415) 594-4145
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San Francisco, CA 94123
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Heidi Xue
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APPC, EMDR
Verified
Verified
I also specialize in couples /family therapy.
Do you have trouble with anxiety, depression, and relationship /family issues due to trauma? Past experiences can create imprints onto your brain that activate your fight/flight responses whenever your emotions feel dysregulated, but life without the constant feeling of being on edge is possible. Those traumatic memories don’t have to permanently influence who you are meant to be. Through therapy, you will gain control of your feelings/thoughts and your response to everyday life hurdles. Healing from trauma can create healthier beliefs about yourself and your relationships along with sustainable changes.
(415) 534-9538
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San Francisco, CA 94114
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Joanna Calabrese
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, MA
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
I help couples get to the bottom of their struggles, navigate changes, and find the connection they desire.
Sometimes as humans we lose the plot. We forget who we are, why we're here, what drew us to the people, places, and work we chose. We forget how to take care of ourselves best, listen to ourselves and others, stay present to life, and take risks. Or maybe we feel we never really knew, but there is a seed of hope in us longing for more. Therapy can help you remember and connect to your wisdom within. The part of you that knows exactly what is needed and what is next.
(415) 612-6580
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San Francisco, CA 94115
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Susan Frankel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
Verified
I have worked collaberatively with individuals, couples and families for over 30 years. I am an active therapist and strive to build developmentally appropriate interventions to meet the needs of clients throughout the life cycle. About half my practice is dedicated to couples work assisting in all aspects of communication, sexuality, reproductive challenges, parenting and work/life balance issues. I see individuals from adolescence to end of life. I have expertise in trauma, PTSD, anxiety and relational issues.
(415) 578-7661
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San Francisco, CA 94114
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Ramona Benner
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
The quality of the therapeutic relationship itself is essential to successful treatment outcomes.
My therapeutic style is down-to-earth, experiential, and interpersonal. I enjoy creating collaborative relationships with clients where we non-judgmentally look into presenting issues. My approach emphasizes authenticity and the idea that growth can happen while in an environment that is nourishing. Through this process, you may step into greater self-discovery and self-acceptance. My goal is to help my clients feel understood and empowered.
(310) 507-7655
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San Francisco, CA 94105
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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.