Depression Therapists in San Francisco, CA
People can change and evolve. I utilize an integrative and empirically-validated method that often helps clients change quite rapidly. I am a compassionate, dedicated and fully-licensed Psychologist. My formal training was at an American Psychological Assoc. accredited, university-based Ph.D. program and Internship site. For more information regarding my services, please go to my website, which I created specifically to help you determine whether you seek the type of personal change work I provide. I hope it achieves that for you. If you have questions, email me. If I don't answer, please re-send because I miss them sometimes.
People can change and evolve. I utilize an integrative and empirically-validated method that often helps clients change quite rapidly. I am a compassionate, dedicated and fully-licensed Psychologist. My formal training was at an American Psychological Assoc. accredited, university-based Ph.D. program and Internship site. For more information regarding my services, please go to my website, which I created specifically to help you determine whether you seek the type of personal change work I provide. I hope it achieves that for you. If you have questions, email me. If I don't answer, please re-send because I miss them sometimes.
I work with adults, adolescents, children, and older adults navigating anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, and caregiver stress.
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, grief, and co-occurring concerns using evidence-based and compassionate approaches. With extensive experience in crisis stabilization, inpatient, and community care, I offer personalized therapy that supports emotional healing, resilience, and practical tools for lasting change.
I work with adults, adolescents, children, and older adults navigating anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, and caregiver stress.
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, grief, and co-occurring concerns using evidence-based and compassionate approaches. With extensive experience in crisis stabilization, inpatient, and community care, I offer personalized therapy that supports emotional healing, resilience, and practical tools for lasting change.
Dr. Joanna Renee Fassl
Marriage & Family Therapist, Joanna Fassl, LMFT, DC, MA
San Francisco, CA 94117
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My clients seek a therapy that engages beyond words, enlivening the body, heart, and mind to address chronic anxiety, depression, or anger, and the feeling of being stuck in rigid patterns.
I specialize in Orgonomic Character and Somatic Biophysical work, integrating breath, de-armoring, and trauma-informed bodywork to move talk therapy into the body. I help individuals and couples release rigid patterns and emotional blocks, transforming long-standing habits into deep, lasting change, remotely or in person.
My clients seek a therapy that engages beyond words, enlivening the body, heart, and mind to address chronic anxiety, depression, or anger, and the feeling of being stuck in rigid patterns.
I specialize in Orgonomic Character and Somatic Biophysical work, integrating breath, de-armoring, and trauma-informed bodywork to move talk therapy into the body. I help individuals and couples release rigid patterns and emotional blocks, transforming long-standing habits into deep, lasting change, remotely or in person.
I specialize in trauma, grief, depression, and anxiety.
Being human guarantees a range of feelings and thoughts, some of which are beautiful and light, others of which are heavy or scary. Sometimes it's hard to see the way ahead or feel like you could move toward it if you did see it. We seek to manage emotions in ways that end up getting us more stuck rather than less so. As one comes in contact with these internal experiences, both inside and outside of the therapy room, I help my clients to respond in new ways that take them closer to their most deeply cherished values. The answers you ultimately need are mostly within you already, if we look in the right places.
I specialize in trauma, grief, depression, and anxiety.
Being human guarantees a range of feelings and thoughts, some of which are beautiful and light, others of which are heavy or scary. Sometimes it's hard to see the way ahead or feel like you could move toward it if you did see it. We seek to manage emotions in ways that end up getting us more stuck rather than less so. As one comes in contact with these internal experiences, both inside and outside of the therapy room, I help my clients to respond in new ways that take them closer to their most deeply cherished values. The answers you ultimately need are mostly within you already, if we look in the right places.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 14 years of experience. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem, and self-discovery. My style of treatment is collaborative and goal-oriented, with a compassionate, supportive, and individualized approach. I will help you decrease your symptoms while exploring and addressing the underlying reasons these symptoms exist. My goal is to empower you and help you feel more fulfilled in every area of your life as you move towards goals that are meaningful to you. I enjoy working with individuals and families.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 14 years of experience. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem, and self-discovery. My style of treatment is collaborative and goal-oriented, with a compassionate, supportive, and individualized approach. I will help you decrease your symptoms while exploring and addressing the underlying reasons these symptoms exist. My goal is to empower you and help you feel more fulfilled in every area of your life as you move towards goals that are meaningful to you. I enjoy working with individuals and families.
Douglas was educated in Great Britain and brings a wealth of professional experience from careers in Corporate America and Europe.
Douglas was educated in Great Britain and brings a wealth of professional experience from careers in Corporate America and Europe.
You may be seeking therapy to manage anxiety, depression, relationship stress, or the pressure of family expectations.
This profile reflects my independent private practice. I specialize in culturally responsive therapy for clients addressing anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship concerns, and intergenerational trauma. I integrate cultural values, family dynamics, and identity into the therapeutic process. Services are private pay only.
You may be seeking therapy to manage anxiety, depression, relationship stress, or the pressure of family expectations.
This profile reflects my independent private practice. I specialize in culturally responsive therapy for clients addressing anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship concerns, and intergenerational trauma. I integrate cultural values, family dynamics, and identity into the therapeutic process. Services are private pay only.
I have professional working experience is in helping clients with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflict, grief and trauma.
My clinical approaches combine: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused and Trauma-Focused Therapy. I do not see myself as the expert, but rather as an ally to listen and offer suggestions when desired.
I have professional working experience is in helping clients with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflict, grief and trauma.
My clinical approaches combine: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused and Trauma-Focused Therapy. I do not see myself as the expert, but rather as an ally to listen and offer suggestions when desired.
I specialize in working with individuals facing eating disorders, trauma, grief, loss, LGBTQ+ issues, HIV/AIDS, substance abuse, as well as anxiety and depression/bipolar. I believe we all have inner resources to navigate life's challenges and heal, though sometimes guidance is needed to return to the right path. I use an approach tailored to your needs, incorporating modalities like EMDR, CBT, DBT, sensorimotor therapy, Gestalt, EFT, and IFS to help you reconnect with your "Self" and move forward.
I specialize in working with individuals facing eating disorders, trauma, grief, loss, LGBTQ+ issues, HIV/AIDS, substance abuse, as well as anxiety and depression/bipolar. I believe we all have inner resources to navigate life's challenges and heal, though sometimes guidance is needed to return to the right path. I use an approach tailored to your needs, incorporating modalities like EMDR, CBT, DBT, sensorimotor therapy, Gestalt, EFT, and IFS to help you reconnect with your "Self" and move forward.
I help adults navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life transitions.
Are you feeling stuck in patterns that erode self-esteem, drain your energy, leave you anxious, burntout, or disconnected from yourself? Perhaps you’re caught in cycles of perfectionism, self-criticism, doubt, or people-pleasing and are uncertain how to live differently. I help clients use these "stuck points" as powerful opportunities for deeper healing, going beyond what the mind alone can resolve. Together, we’ll explore the root causes of your limiting beliefs to help create meaningful shifts—whether you’re looking to build intimacy, boost career confidence, take risks, find balance, or feel more grounded in yourself.
I help adults navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life transitions.
Are you feeling stuck in patterns that erode self-esteem, drain your energy, leave you anxious, burntout, or disconnected from yourself? Perhaps you’re caught in cycles of perfectionism, self-criticism, doubt, or people-pleasing and are uncertain how to live differently. I help clients use these "stuck points" as powerful opportunities for deeper healing, going beyond what the mind alone can resolve. Together, we’ll explore the root causes of your limiting beliefs to help create meaningful shifts—whether you’re looking to build intimacy, boost career confidence, take risks, find balance, or feel more grounded in yourself.
I use a client centered approach where the client works with me in deciding the direction of treatment. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive skills and experience working with clients from age 4 to 70 with various issues such as anxiety, depression, and trauma. I quickly assist my clients in learning appropriate coping skills to assist with any intense feelings they are experiencing at the start of treatment. We then begin meeting weekly to explore those feelings as we work toward the goals established during the assessment process.
I use a client centered approach where the client works with me in deciding the direction of treatment. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive skills and experience working with clients from age 4 to 70 with various issues such as anxiety, depression, and trauma. I quickly assist my clients in learning appropriate coping skills to assist with any intense feelings they are experiencing at the start of treatment. We then begin meeting weekly to explore those feelings as we work toward the goals established during the assessment process.
I am most effective with immigrants, first-generation professionals, and bicultural adults who are tired of constantly juggling identities and expectations. They often arrive with anxiety, unprocessed trauma, and the quiet grief of what they have left behind, trying to build a new life, a new language, and a new sense of self. With EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, and Brainspotting, I help them move beyond the things talk alone could not touch—cultivating the awareness, coping skills, and self-compassion to feel grounded and whole.
I am most effective with immigrants, first-generation professionals, and bicultural adults who are tired of constantly juggling identities and expectations. They often arrive with anxiety, unprocessed trauma, and the quiet grief of what they have left behind, trying to build a new life, a new language, and a new sense of self. With EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, and Brainspotting, I help them move beyond the things talk alone could not touch—cultivating the awareness, coping skills, and self-compassion to feel grounded and whole.
My expertise is helping people with anxiety, trauma, depression, eating difficulties, body image struggles, issues of identity (including gender identity and sexual orientation), pregnancy (and efforts to become pregnant), parenthood and burnout.
I believe that therapy can help you feel more connected to yourself and those around you, freer to pursue your goals, and more alive. My approach is to provide a warm supportive environment so you can feel comfortable and able to speak about whatever is distressing you. I like to work collaboratively, exploring both the past and the present, to figure out what is preventing you from feeling more fulfilled. Together, we will develop strategies to remove these obstacles.
My expertise is helping people with anxiety, trauma, depression, eating difficulties, body image struggles, issues of identity (including gender identity and sexual orientation), pregnancy (and efforts to become pregnant), parenthood and burnout.
I believe that therapy can help you feel more connected to yourself and those around you, freer to pursue your goals, and more alive. My approach is to provide a warm supportive environment so you can feel comfortable and able to speak about whatever is distressing you. I like to work collaboratively, exploring both the past and the present, to figure out what is preventing you from feeling more fulfilled. Together, we will develop strategies to remove these obstacles.
I primarily work with loss, processing grief, existential dread, perfectionism, life-transitions, self-discovery, self-confidence/improvement, ADHD, anxiety, and depression.
Howdy, I work with teens and adults. Life can be challenging at times (especially given the current state of the world) and I understand first-hand what it's like to go through it. Maybe you need a space to process/talk it out or maybe you just need someone to curse like a sailor with when life's thrown you a few curveballs? Whatever the circumstances are, I'll walk alongside you as we navigate through it all. By the end of it all, my goal is that you exit therapy with a positive experience feeling prepared and ready to tackle life again (and hopefully not have to come back).
I primarily work with loss, processing grief, existential dread, perfectionism, life-transitions, self-discovery, self-confidence/improvement, ADHD, anxiety, and depression.
Howdy, I work with teens and adults. Life can be challenging at times (especially given the current state of the world) and I understand first-hand what it's like to go through it. Maybe you need a space to process/talk it out or maybe you just need someone to curse like a sailor with when life's thrown you a few curveballs? Whatever the circumstances are, I'll walk alongside you as we navigate through it all. By the end of it all, my goal is that you exit therapy with a positive experience feeling prepared and ready to tackle life again (and hopefully not have to come back).
You're capable and self-aware, but something still feels off. I work with adults ready to reduce emotional suffering and grow into their highest potential. Many of my clients are LGBTQ+, professionals, creatives, or navigating body image issues, burnout, or identity stress. My approach is warm, collaborative, and rooted in CBT. With the right support, real change is possible. I’m licensed in California and Nevada and offer virtual therapy for clients in both states.
You're capable and self-aware, but something still feels off. I work with adults ready to reduce emotional suffering and grow into their highest potential. Many of my clients are LGBTQ+, professionals, creatives, or navigating body image issues, burnout, or identity stress. My approach is warm, collaborative, and rooted in CBT. With the right support, real change is possible. I’m licensed in California and Nevada and offer virtual therapy for clients in both states.
I provide counseling and therapy for adult individuals, couples, and older adolescents with an expertise in mood disorders (anxiety, depression, OCD), relationships, and the general difficulties that one may experience from major and minor life transitions.
I also counsel couples in all phases of the relationship - from pre-marital counseling to relational challenges to the uncoupling process.
I provide counseling and therapy for adult individuals, couples, and older adolescents with an expertise in mood disorders (anxiety, depression, OCD), relationships, and the general difficulties that one may experience from major and minor life transitions.
I also counsel couples in all phases of the relationship - from pre-marital counseling to relational challenges to the uncoupling process.
My areas of clinical experience and interest include crisis work, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, occupational stress and substance use issues.
In my practice, East meets West. I have been a psychotherapist for more than 30 years, providing MHS to veterans, children, adults, couples and families. I have worked at Kaiser Permanente in the Psychiatry Department for 15 years, the City and County of San Francisco for three years, Santa Clara County for 7 years and at the VA Medical Center for a year.
My areas of clinical experience and interest include crisis work, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, occupational stress and substance use issues.
In my practice, East meets West. I have been a psychotherapist for more than 30 years, providing MHS to veterans, children, adults, couples and families. I have worked at Kaiser Permanente in the Psychiatry Department for 15 years, the City and County of San Francisco for three years, Santa Clara County for 7 years and at the VA Medical Center for a year.
I'm Erika and an LMFT who helps adults navigate transitions, anxiety, relationship challenges, and identity development. I support clients in understanding themselves deeply, healing old patterns, and creating more meaningful, fulfilling lives.
I'm Erika and an LMFT who helps adults navigate transitions, anxiety, relationship challenges, and identity development. I support clients in understanding themselves deeply, healing old patterns, and creating more meaningful, fulfilling lives.
I have been in private practice since 1981
and I am a Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at UCSF Medical School.
I am dedicated to working collaboratively with people to efficiently address their
clinical issues with warmth and compassion.
I have been in private practice since 1981
and I am a Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at UCSF Medical School.
I am dedicated to working collaboratively with people to efficiently address their
clinical issues with warmth and compassion.
I specialize in working with adults and teens to help mitigate depression and anxiety, interpersonal challenges, life transitions, school or professional difficulties and entrenched familial conflicts.
As a licensed psychoanalytic psychotherapist and relational psychoanalyst, I believe in the collaborative process of assisting clients in uncovering their emotional and personal truths. I attempt to create a safe place for the client to more fully understand and transform their challenging lived experiences, in order to identify and work through the obstacles that inhibit their growth. I see my therapeutic role as being a thought partner in helping clients create meaningful change and identify and strengthen one’s inherent resilience.
I specialize in working with adults and teens to help mitigate depression and anxiety, interpersonal challenges, life transitions, school or professional difficulties and entrenched familial conflicts.
As a licensed psychoanalytic psychotherapist and relational psychoanalyst, I believe in the collaborative process of assisting clients in uncovering their emotional and personal truths. I attempt to create a safe place for the client to more fully understand and transform their challenging lived experiences, in order to identify and work through the obstacles that inhibit their growth. I see my therapeutic role as being a thought partner in helping clients create meaningful change and identify and strengthen one’s inherent resilience.
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Depression Therapists
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.