Family Therapy in San Francisco, CA
In Individual/Couples/ Family (including Sibling) therapy, I can offer new communication skills and increase your understanding and empathy of your own thoughts, feelings, and wants in a way that will make you feel more empowered, more courageous.
For 45 years I have helped people explore, and come to like, themselves and others. In individual and conjoint therapy I encourage a 'no-fault' perspective. I think of it as 'every one is at their own movie'. But once freed from blaming and defending (ourselves and others), we can feel, at times, true love, and authentic connection.
In Individual/Couples/ Family (including Sibling) therapy, I can offer new communication skills and increase your understanding and empathy of your own thoughts, feelings, and wants in a way that will make you feel more empowered, more courageous.
For 45 years I have helped people explore, and come to like, themselves and others. In individual and conjoint therapy I encourage a 'no-fault' perspective. I think of it as 'every one is at their own movie'. But once freed from blaming and defending (ourselves and others), we can feel, at times, true love, and authentic connection.
As a gay therapist focused on LGBTQ+ mental health, I bring a deep understanding and professional experience to help gay, bi and queer men shift to a healthier mindset, find meaning and purpose, and create a connected, fulfilling life. Whether you’re working through life transitions or seeking deeper connections and fulfillment, I will guide you every step of the way. I provide a safe and welcoming space to help you process emotions, find clarity, and build resilience. Therapy isn’t just about solving problems—it’s about moving toward a brighter future and embracing your story.
As a gay therapist focused on LGBTQ+ mental health, I bring a deep understanding and professional experience to help gay, bi and queer men shift to a healthier mindset, find meaning and purpose, and create a connected, fulfilling life. Whether you’re working through life transitions or seeking deeper connections and fulfillment, I will guide you every step of the way. I provide a safe and welcoming space to help you process emotions, find clarity, and build resilience. Therapy isn’t just about solving problems—it’s about moving toward a brighter future and embracing your story.
My approach is relational and collaborative. I feel passionate about helping you make the changes in your life you'd like help with, including better relationships/marriage, navigating fertility issues, improving mood and self-esteem, more effective parenting, navigating divorce, and feeling less stuck in your life. Additionally, I work with startup founders and executives to drive better outcomes in their professional and personal lives.
My approach is relational and collaborative. I feel passionate about helping you make the changes in your life you'd like help with, including better relationships/marriage, navigating fertility issues, improving mood and self-esteem, more effective parenting, navigating divorce, and feeling less stuck in your life. Additionally, I work with startup founders and executives to drive better outcomes in their professional and personal lives.
Therapy with me is casual and warm, while providing you a space for direct guidance and deep embodied meditation practices to help you on your journey. I specialize in relationships and intimacy and support to improve communication, work through anxiety, and create a fulfilling life. I have training in both holistic East-West Psychotherapy as well as relationship and embodiment-focused life coaching. I have offices San Francisco and the East Bay CA. This holistic, embodiment-oriented psychotherapy offers individuals and couples concrete skills to tackle anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges in a safe and inviting space.
Therapy with me is casual and warm, while providing you a space for direct guidance and deep embodied meditation practices to help you on your journey. I specialize in relationships and intimacy and support to improve communication, work through anxiety, and create a fulfilling life. I have training in both holistic East-West Psychotherapy as well as relationship and embodiment-focused life coaching. I have offices San Francisco and the East Bay CA. This holistic, embodiment-oriented psychotherapy offers individuals and couples concrete skills to tackle anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges in a safe and inviting space.
Inaê Cintra Mattiazzi
Pre-Licensed Professional, AMFT
5 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94107
Waitlist for new clients
Whatever you're struggling with, it can be really helpful to have someone by your side to figure it out. Together we can bring awareness to your patterns, emotional experience, and relational issues in order to give you more agency and empowerment. That is what therapy is to me- I believe you are the expert in your own life, and I am there to support you. My ideal client is anyone who is motivated to explore their inner world and connect to their sense of self through depth work and creative means. My specialties include working with queer folxs and teens. I offer conjoint therapy for monogamous and polyamorous relationships.
Whatever you're struggling with, it can be really helpful to have someone by your side to figure it out. Together we can bring awareness to your patterns, emotional experience, and relational issues in order to give you more agency and empowerment. That is what therapy is to me- I believe you are the expert in your own life, and I am there to support you. My ideal client is anyone who is motivated to explore their inner world and connect to their sense of self through depth work and creative means. My specialties include working with queer folxs and teens. I offer conjoint therapy for monogamous and polyamorous relationships.
I specialize in working with people who feel anxious, overwhelmed, or distressed in career, life situation, or around their relationships, whether with a significant other, family, friends, or social situations.
I have specialized expertise in working with couples, and have successfully helped couples and individuals work through difficult relationship issues including challenging communication, betrayal, loss of intimacy, parenting challenges, sexual trauma, multicultural dynamics, and preparing for marriage. I am trained in EFT, Gottman, and Tatkin's PACT therapy.
I specialize in working with people who feel anxious, overwhelmed, or distressed in career, life situation, or around their relationships, whether with a significant other, family, friends, or social situations.
I have specialized expertise in working with couples, and have successfully helped couples and individuals work through difficult relationship issues including challenging communication, betrayal, loss of intimacy, parenting challenges, sexual trauma, multicultural dynamics, and preparing for marriage. I am trained in EFT, Gottman, and Tatkin's PACT therapy.
I use an integrative approach drawing from EMDR, Internal Family Systems, somatic work, and depth-oriented therapy to support clients navigating anxiety, identity questions, trauma, and relationship challenges.
I work with people who want to understand themselves more deeply and move through anxiety, identity questions, and life transitions with greater clarity and compassion. I’m glad you’re here, and I look forward to the possibility of working together. I’ve always been drawn to people’s stories—their challenges, their joys, and the quiet moments of growth that shape a life. It’s a privilege to walk alongside clients as they navigate anxiety, identity, relationships, and change. My hope is that therapy becomes a place where you feel genuinely seen, accepted, and supported as you move toward what feels more true and grounded in yourself.
I use an integrative approach drawing from EMDR, Internal Family Systems, somatic work, and depth-oriented therapy to support clients navigating anxiety, identity questions, trauma, and relationship challenges.
I work with people who want to understand themselves more deeply and move through anxiety, identity questions, and life transitions with greater clarity and compassion. I’m glad you’re here, and I look forward to the possibility of working together. I’ve always been drawn to people’s stories—their challenges, their joys, and the quiet moments of growth that shape a life. It’s a privilege to walk alongside clients as they navigate anxiety, identity, relationships, and change. My hope is that therapy becomes a place where you feel genuinely seen, accepted, and supported as you move toward what feels more true and grounded in yourself.
I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
and Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC)
with a passion for supporting youth and adults through
life’s challenges.
My approach is rooted in strength-based, trauma-
informed, and multicultural frameworks. I believe in
meeting each client exactly where they are, honoring
their unique identities and experiences. Together, we’ll
explore your struggles, navigate hardships, and work
toward meaningful goals.
I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
and Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC)
with a passion for supporting youth and adults through
life’s challenges.
My approach is rooted in strength-based, trauma-
informed, and multicultural frameworks. I believe in
meeting each client exactly where they are, honoring
their unique identities and experiences. Together, we’ll
explore your struggles, navigate hardships, and work
toward meaningful goals.
Topics can include but not limited to: family systems, attachment styles, intimacy, pleasure, sexual dysfunction, boundaries, kink and BDSM, religion, fertility/ reproductive health, non monogamy/ polyamory, infidelity, mood disorders.
As a sex-positive Asian, licensed clinician and certified sex therapist, I provide a safe and supportive space for individuals and couples to explore their attachment and relationship dynamics, intimacy, identity of self, and sexuality. I believe that everyone has the capacity to experience pleasure, joy, and have an overall sense of freedom throughout their lives, especially when they are living their most authentic life.
Topics can include but not limited to: family systems, attachment styles, intimacy, pleasure, sexual dysfunction, boundaries, kink and BDSM, religion, fertility/ reproductive health, non monogamy/ polyamory, infidelity, mood disorders.
As a sex-positive Asian, licensed clinician and certified sex therapist, I provide a safe and supportive space for individuals and couples to explore their attachment and relationship dynamics, intimacy, identity of self, and sexuality. I believe that everyone has the capacity to experience pleasure, joy, and have an overall sense of freedom throughout their lives, especially when they are living their most authentic life.
You're the go-to person — the steady one who keeps everything together. But lately, giving has started to drain you. You’re exhausted, stretched thin, and wondering when you get to matter, too.
Therapy gives you a place to finally exhale. Together, we’ll help you rediscover your needs, your energy, and the parts of you that have been running on empty.
You're the go-to person — the steady one who keeps everything together. But lately, giving has started to drain you. You’re exhausted, stretched thin, and wondering when you get to matter, too.
Therapy gives you a place to finally exhale. Together, we’ll help you rediscover your needs, your energy, and the parts of you that have been running on empty.
Bob Burns has counseled couples and individuals for decades as a pastor, often in cross-cultural settings. Today Bob continues to do this in his private practice. Professional Pastoral Counseling combines proven reparative approaches, spiritual insights and intercessory prayer. The emphasis will be on discovering your strengths and empowering you to live life as God intended. Bob is a Certified "Prepare-Enrich" Facilitator. Both Prepare-Enrich and SYMBIS are used for relationship counseling, premarital counseling, and marriage enrichment. Bob is a trained Gottman "Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work", Educator. Gottman's seven principles are proven, research-based tools for making marriage work.
Bob Burns has counseled couples and individuals for decades as a pastor, often in cross-cultural settings. Today Bob continues to do this in his private practice. Professional Pastoral Counseling combines proven reparative approaches, spiritual insights and intercessory prayer. The emphasis will be on discovering your strengths and empowering you to live life as God intended. Bob is a Certified "Prepare-Enrich" Facilitator. Both Prepare-Enrich and SYMBIS are used for relationship counseling, premarital counseling, and marriage enrichment. Bob is a trained Gottman "Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work", Educator. Gottman's seven principles are proven, research-based tools for making marriage work.
I also have further training in EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Psychedelic and Ketamine-Assisted therapy, and integrative therapy for complex trauma
Are you longing for a space where you can feel secure, heard, and genuinely understood? In our collaboration, you won't have to shrink, translate, or hide parts of who you are. As a transgender, queer, multicultural immigrant and trauma survivor living with (dis)abilities, I understand how complex it can be to show up as your whole self in a world that wasn’t built with you in mind. Together, we will create a grounded, welcoming environment to (re)connect with your intuition, part with what no longer helps you, and nurture the version of you that feels most real, present, and alive.
I also have further training in EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Psychedelic and Ketamine-Assisted therapy, and integrative therapy for complex trauma
Are you longing for a space where you can feel secure, heard, and genuinely understood? In our collaboration, you won't have to shrink, translate, or hide parts of who you are. As a transgender, queer, multicultural immigrant and trauma survivor living with (dis)abilities, I understand how complex it can be to show up as your whole self in a world that wasn’t built with you in mind. Together, we will create a grounded, welcoming environment to (re)connect with your intuition, part with what no longer helps you, and nurture the version of you that feels most real, present, and alive.
As children, and throughout our lives, many of us are taught, through our families, our peers and our culture, that parts of the truth of who we are—our feelings, thoughts, desires, expression or identity—are bad or wrong, and that we must cut off and bury those unacceptable parts of ourselves in order to be loved.
I believe that a life of pleasure, play, rest, ease, connection and flow is not only possible, but is our natural state and our birthright. In doing the deep and profound work of coming back to our wholeness and healing ourselves, we are committing quietly revolutionary acts of resistance against a culture that thrives on our spiritual fragmentation.
As children, and throughout our lives, many of us are taught, through our families, our peers and our culture, that parts of the truth of who we are—our feelings, thoughts, desires, expression or identity—are bad or wrong, and that we must cut off and bury those unacceptable parts of ourselves in order to be loved.
I believe that a life of pleasure, play, rest, ease, connection and flow is not only possible, but is our natural state and our birthright. In doing the deep and profound work of coming back to our wholeness and healing ourselves, we are committing quietly revolutionary acts of resistance against a culture that thrives on our spiritual fragmentation.
I am trained in and use a mix of modalities, including Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Jungian analytic psychology, which address different, and sometimes conflicting, forces at work in each of us.
One of the goals of therapy is to make you more aware of your feelings, thoughts, and actions, which influence the way you live your life. Having more understanding and insight about why you do what you do will give you more choices. Sometimes we feel like we repeat patterns or are stuck in a situation and don’t know how to do something different. I can help you work through difficult times you are encountering in the present and also help to heal past traumas. Therapy can help you act with intention and in support of your personal goals.
I am trained in and use a mix of modalities, including Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Jungian analytic psychology, which address different, and sometimes conflicting, forces at work in each of us.
One of the goals of therapy is to make you more aware of your feelings, thoughts, and actions, which influence the way you live your life. Having more understanding and insight about why you do what you do will give you more choices. Sometimes we feel like we repeat patterns or are stuck in a situation and don’t know how to do something different. I can help you work through difficult times you are encountering in the present and also help to heal past traumas. Therapy can help you act with intention and in support of your personal goals.
Do you feel like you have all the knowledge needed to make change, however you still find yourself repeating the same old habits + patterns? Do you struggle with anxiety + perfectionism and it is affecting your career and relationships? Do you struggle with low self-esteem and it is causing you to feel emotionally exhausted? Do you feel burnt out, stuck, overwhelmed day to day and feel like no matter what "productivity hack" you do, nothing feels enough + fulfilling?
Do you feel like you have all the knowledge needed to make change, however you still find yourself repeating the same old habits + patterns? Do you struggle with anxiety + perfectionism and it is affecting your career and relationships? Do you struggle with low self-esteem and it is causing you to feel emotionally exhausted? Do you feel burnt out, stuck, overwhelmed day to day and feel like no matter what "productivity hack" you do, nothing feels enough + fulfilling?
For over 20 years, I’ve supported adults, children, teens & families to increase their communication skills.
I draw from mindfulness, ACT, somatic tools, CBT, expressive arts, and a deep understanding of family systems and attachment theory. Together, we’ll explore your inner world, past history, strengths, and I will help you build lasting skills and support your fullest potential. I’m gender-affirming and an LGBTQ+ ally.
For over 20 years, I’ve supported adults, children, teens & families to increase their communication skills.
I draw from mindfulness, ACT, somatic tools, CBT, expressive arts, and a deep understanding of family systems and attachment theory. Together, we’ll explore your inner world, past history, strengths, and I will help you build lasting skills and support your fullest potential. I’m gender-affirming and an LGBTQ+ ally.
I am compassionate and skilled therapist with an expertise in helping individuals and families navigate challenges related to anxiety disorders, depression, stress management, blended family dynamics, and relationships.
I invite you to learn me about me and my practice via my website www.elevatingintentions.com
I am compassionate and skilled therapist with an expertise in helping individuals and families navigate challenges related to anxiety disorders, depression, stress management, blended family dynamics, and relationships.
I invite you to learn me about me and my practice via my website www.elevatingintentions.com
I'm glad you are reaching out for support during difficult times. Therapy can help. I specialize in working with queer and trans folx and couples/partners of all identities and backgrounds. With me you will find a safe and affirming environment in which your problems are understood and your own identity is embraced and celebrated; you will feel seen, heard, validated, and supported. I am accepting new clients and I offer services statewide via telehealth.
I'm glad you are reaching out for support during difficult times. Therapy can help. I specialize in working with queer and trans folx and couples/partners of all identities and backgrounds. With me you will find a safe and affirming environment in which your problems are understood and your own identity is embraced and celebrated; you will feel seen, heard, validated, and supported. I am accepting new clients and I offer services statewide via telehealth.
I am a queer, autistic licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in high masking Autism, depression and anxiety, LGBTQIA issues, women’s health issues, and life transitions. My approach is warm and collaborative, informed by interpersonal and emotion-focused theories. I foster a safe and nurturing environment from which to gain greater insight and confidence through genuineness, interest, and humor.
I am a queer, autistic licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in high masking Autism, depression and anxiety, LGBTQIA issues, women’s health issues, and life transitions. My approach is warm and collaborative, informed by interpersonal and emotion-focused theories. I foster a safe and nurturing environment from which to gain greater insight and confidence through genuineness, interest, and humor.
Most of us lug around a suitcase full of our thoughts, feelings, family history and past experiences and have no idea what's in there.
I help my clients, who include children, adults and couples, build their capacity to relate to their feelings and connect with others. I am experienced in working with people confronted by relationship challenges, low self esteem, anxiety, depression, family challenges and self harm.
Most of us lug around a suitcase full of our thoughts, feelings, family history and past experiences and have no idea what's in there.
I help my clients, who include children, adults and couples, build their capacity to relate to their feelings and connect with others. I am experienced in working with people confronted by relationship challenges, low self esteem, anxiety, depression, family challenges and self harm.
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Family Therapy Therapists
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.