Family Therapy in San Francisco, CA

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Sharon Christopher
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Most people identify their relationships with their partner and family as the most important things in their life. Our society provides significant education about how to be successful in many other important life domains. However, most of us are left on our own to learn how to build successful relationships. I work with individuals and couples using methods of therapy that are based on research about what actually works to strengthen and heal relationships and improve overall well-being.
(628) 200-4132
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San Francisco, CA 94118
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Nida Mirza
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Are you not feeling like your usual self? Are stress, work, family pressure, relocation and/or COVID overwhelming you? Is there just way too much going on? Sometimes our brain won't turn off and stop worrying, sometimes it is difficult to get out of bed or get a good night's rest, other times it is tough to buckle down and focus. If you'd like to feel more calm, more relaxed, less upset, and more happy - let's chat. Therapy can help - even if you're not sure how. I see mental health as part of one's overall wellness. My approach focuses not just on having fewer negative emotions, but also on experiencing more positive emotions.
(628) 600-2941 x1006
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San Francisco, CA 94104
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Malaena Grace Waldman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, MIM
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
Family , culture, and life experiences caused a structure to form that was protective, yet now no longer serves us.
In my experience, external circumstances directly reflect internal workings. Therefore, to change our outside life, the work must start within. My practice is about meeting ourselves in the present moment with the understanding that as we feel into our pain, expansion of experience is opened, allowing for greater expressions of love and joy. The therapy becomes a place to be with what we so often deny ourselves, the tenderness, shakiness, fear, suffering, connectedness, love, bliss, and so much more.
(415) 465-5958
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San Francisco, CA 94123
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Trevor Agar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 23 years professional experience in an outpatient and inpatient setting. I'm committed to helping others by providing: mental health treatment, case management, and patient focused advocacy. I have a strong commitment to serving the needs of individuals and family suffering chronic illness, loss, trauma, and tragedy. I’m here to help with extensive experience treating complex life situations, chronic illness, grief, end of life issues, suicidal episodes, depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and alcohol and substance use disorders.
(415) 481-4147
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San Francisco, CA 94105
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Ifeyinwa A Nzerem
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
In addition, I have provided trainings and seminars with the Bay Area Association of Black Social Workers (BAABSW), Black Family Preservation Symposium, on Eating Disorders (primarily Binge Eating Disorder), Mind, Body & Self-Care, and the Success of Exercise.
I specialize in Eating Disorders (primarily with Binge Eating Disorder and Obesity) to a culturally diverse population. I provide treatment for health & wellness lifestyle issues, family vs. blended family crises, anxiety & depression, binge eating, substance abuse/dependencies, employment challenges and loss & bereavement. I also provide community referrals and resources that will assist and support client's daily challenges and obstacles. I enjoy working with others and I am experience in treating families from all ethnic backgrounds with disadvantage, traumatic, and abusive histories.
(415) 767-0743
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San Francisco, CA 94102
Not accepting new clients
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Olesya Anatolevna Leskel
Counselor, LPC, MHSP, LPCC, MEd
Verified
Verified
I work well with children, adults and family system as a whole.
Do you feel alone with what you are going through ? Do you feel stuck in a situation and don't see way out? Please know, you don't have to suffer alone! The help is just a phone call way! As your therapist, I will help you feel safe, accepted, and cared for. My care and understanding is genuine, as for someone who struggled myself the strugglers of others are easy to understand. I am direct but compassionate, working hard to uncover the root of the problem rather than putting a bandage on it.
(415) 702-3807
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San Francisco, CA 94115
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Deborah Whiting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MFT
Verified
Verified
I have over 30 years of experience, working with both adolescents and adults. I am dedicated to supporting you in finding clarity and direction, so that you can thrive in the life you want. As a licensed psychotherapist and professional coach, you may come in to see me for problems with your relationship, work, family , mood, health or addictive behavior. I can help you get back on track, creating and achieving your goals!
(855) 304-0750
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San Francisco, CA 94107
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Kimia Mansoor
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
You may have come to my page feeling disappointed with your current circumstances, relationships, work, or the world at large. I specialize in working with adults, adolescents, and couples experiencing high levels of stress, interpersonal conflict, difficult family dynamics, grief, and chronic pain or illness. I often work with people who feel "different" and who may have experienced discrimination and deep feelings of otherness throughout their lives. This includes children of immigrants, neurodiverse individuals, survivors of complex trauma/abuse, and others who identify with minority status in one or more ways.
(415) 423-0335
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San Francisco, CA 94115
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Kavitha Goldowitz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
I have over 10 years experience working with individuals and couples. My area of expertise includes working with ethnic and multicultural population and addressing issues related to couples in inter-racial marriages, struggles with cultural assimilation and family relationship dynamics. I speak 5 languages and I am keenly aware of the specific issues faced by Indian-Americans in particular and Asian Americans and Latinos in general, especially with regards to struggles with personal and cultural identity. I offer brief and long term models of therapy. I also provide tele-therapy (online) in addition to face-to-face counseling.
(707) 549-6681
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San Francisco, CA 94104
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Atheena Matcham
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I come from a multi-cultural family and have a passion for working with young professionals and women.
Finding the right therapist can be scary. It takes a lot of courage to begin the search and build trust. I value this process and am honored to be a part of this sacred therapeutic relationship. I believe every individual has the strength within to grow and change. Having a safe space to reflect, learn, and explore can be helpful in the journey. I offer a safe space to work with individuals through life stress, transitions, painful experiences, & overall wellness.
(628) 227-6420
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San Francisco, CA 94118
Not accepting new clients
Not accepting new clients
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Berkeley Therapy Institute in SF
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
The clinicians in the institute's SF office consist of licensed psychologists and post-doctoral candidate. We specialize in depth psychologies, using a combination of psychodynamic, relational, humanistic, multicultural and, in the case of children, play therapy approaches. We believe that each individual, couple or family brings with them their unique experiences and philosophies and we prefer to collaborate with our clients to provide a therapy experience that is more personal and effective.
(415) 594-4876 x1178
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San Francisco, CA 94123
Not accepting new clients
Not accepting new clients
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Holly N Kirth
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, ME
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and trained in EMDR, DBT, CBT, and Family Systems.
Are you struggling to cope with life’s difficulties? Are you feeling out of control? Hopeless? Whether this is a recent experience or a life long issue, I am here to help. I believe every person has the innate ability and power within themselves to manage life’s challenges and improve yourselves—you just don’t always know how to access it. I will assist you and challenge you into accessing your tools, utilizing your innate strengths, and finding new insights into yourself.
(949) 468-5731
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San Francisco, CA 94115
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Lisa Abdilova Andresen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Specialties include the links between trauma & achievement, imposter syndrome, burnout, procrastination, family estrangement, narcissistic abuse, stress reduction, & anger management.
Major stressors bringing you down? Feeling overwhelmed, unproductive, or isolated? Learn how to interrupt racing thoughts, relax under pressure, and bring joy back in your life. What if therapy could help you feel like yourself again? You can regain your energy, manage irritability, and connect with people more easily. It's okay to set boundaries, prioritize yourself, and make space to figure out what you want and need. Together, we can address what doesn't seem right in your job, life, or business and develop custom tools and strategies to help you reach your goals.
(628) 200-3816
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San Francisco, CA 94107
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Michelle Leao, MFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist that works with children, parents, families, and individuals that are experiencing challenges in their lives that may have stemmed from early childhood trauma, generational trauma, or those who were born with biological traits that drastically differer from their parents. I have extensive history working with families and children who are strained from challenging behaviors, unproductive familial patterns, and ongoing parent-child conflict.
(650) 753-8347
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San Francisco, CA 94114
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Dr. Sanford Rosenberg
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I work with you to help you identify your real issues, and honest feelings about yourself, your life, your loves,your work,your family . I'll help you create real goals unlock emotional skills and intelligence to accomplish them. If you want to find out how to get practical skills and solutions to your issues, call me and set up a meeting.
(415) 689-9734
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San Francisco, CA 94123
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Kurt Vaillancourt
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
For nearly 20 years, I have worked with adults, families, and couples both individually and in group settings. Some of the areas I have provided treatment for include substance use/abuse, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, and adjustment disorders due to life transitions. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the state of California and obtained a Doctorate Degree in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) in 2005.
(408) 340-9952
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San Francisco, CA 94105
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Lisa A Murphy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Are you are you struggling with anxiety, stress, weight control/obesity, emotional eating, unhealthy/excessive behaviors or a chronic illness/ family member's chronic illness? You may have tried to change many times in the past without the results you want. If you are ready to break the cycle, therapy can help you make changes...for life. My approach is to welcome your whole self in therapy, including your mind, body and spirit. We'll develop specific strategies to help you get better faster
(415) 763-6231
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San Francisco, CA 94115
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Savannah Wagner Belk
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I use an attachment-based, family systems lens to work with families.
My passion is to support others in discovering their strengths, values, and how to make change in their relationships, behaviors, and lives. We will observe all the factors that may be contributing to the ways you're feeling stuck as well as helping you work through patterns that aren’t serving you, or relationships that need boundaries. I use evidence-based strategies such as CBT to look at unhelpful thought patterns and guide you using mind/body approaches. I enjoy working with children struggling with ADHD, pre-teens and teens dealing with academic and confidence issues, parents, and young adults going through life transitions.
(415) 702-4586
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San Francisco, CA 94115
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Peter Bradley
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I have been a practicing psychologist since 1989 helping individuals and couples in emotional distress due to the common sources of adult unhappiness: divorce or romantic disappointment, family strife, alcohol or substance addiction, job stress, life transitions, chronic or life-threatening illness, and difficulties with aging. For couples I employ the Gottman approach to counseling, which is most useful for couples seeking to de-escalate arguments and/or recover from an affair. I also offer consulting and supervision services to psychotherapists and psychology students on a reduced fee basis.
(415) 324-4254
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San Francisco, CA 94114
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The Fluent Mind
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
As parents and clinicians, we know it is hard to have a unique brain in a typical world. We know you need different navigational tools in these turbulent waters. So, we designed a program based on well-researched therapies for all ages that will strengthen core brain functions - attention, memory, processing speed and problem-solving - and increase social skills. For parents, we work together to find the right community supports and develop the skills you need as a parent to support a calm and thriving family life.
(415) 944-5813
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San Francisco, CA 94115
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Family Therapy

What do family therapists do?

A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.

How long does therapy for families take to work?

Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.

How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?

You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.

Is therapy for families effective?

Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.