Filipino Therapists in San Francisco, CA
When major life transitions happen, it can feel overwhelming. Sometimes it’s the world around us that contributes to feelings of nervousness or avoidance. As your therapist, I support individuals, relationships and families through difficult times. I work in the areas of depression, anxiety, grief, and life transitions.
When major life transitions happen, it can feel overwhelming. Sometimes it’s the world around us that contributes to feelings of nervousness or avoidance. As your therapist, I support individuals, relationships and families through difficult times. I work in the areas of depression, anxiety, grief, and life transitions.
Conversational Tagalog & Cantonese.
You’re extremely busy but facing anxiety, burnout, low self-esteem, relationship issues, or cross-cultural stress. You want quick relief now and lasting change that restores agency. I start with evidence-based treatment to stabilize sleep, mood, and routines, then work deeper to surface and update subconscious patterns and limiting beliefs. We will work together to design tangible solutions, strengthen boundaries and communication, and align choices with your values so that daily life feels workable again.
Conversational Tagalog & Cantonese.
You’re extremely busy but facing anxiety, burnout, low self-esteem, relationship issues, or cross-cultural stress. You want quick relief now and lasting change that restores agency. I start with evidence-based treatment to stabilize sleep, mood, and routines, then work deeper to surface and update subconscious patterns and limiting beliefs. We will work together to design tangible solutions, strengthen boundaries and communication, and align choices with your values so that daily life feels workable again.
Our ideal client is someone who knows they don’t want to keep “powering through,” but also doesn’t want to waste time (or money) cycling through therapists who aren’t the right fit. They might be navigating anxiety (racing thoughts, worry, panic), depression (low mood, numbness, fatigue), chronic stress or burnout, relationship conflict, major life transitions, grief, trauma-related symptoms, or feeling stuck in patterns they can’t explain. They may be a busy professional, a parent, a student, a caregiver, or simply someone who’s tired of carrying it alone. Many are high-functioning on the outside, but internally feel overwhelmed.
Our ideal client is someone who knows they don’t want to keep “powering through,” but also doesn’t want to waste time (or money) cycling through therapists who aren’t the right fit. They might be navigating anxiety (racing thoughts, worry, panic), depression (low mood, numbness, fatigue), chronic stress or burnout, relationship conflict, major life transitions, grief, trauma-related symptoms, or feeling stuck in patterns they can’t explain. They may be a busy professional, a parent, a student, a caregiver, or simply someone who’s tired of carrying it alone. Many are high-functioning on the outside, but internally feel overwhelmed.
Do you feel stuck? Many people begin psychotherapy because they feel something is "off". They are dissatisfied, but unclear about what they want; they feel that "something is missing," but they're not sure what it is. Others begin psychotherapy because they find themselves repeatedly cycling through unhealthy relationship patterns and they want to change. Additionally, we all have traumas and woundings within us, to varying degrees. Psychotherapy can help untangle these knots and move you through suffering and pain towards greater health, integration, wholeness, vitality, and well-being.
Do you feel stuck? Many people begin psychotherapy because they feel something is "off". They are dissatisfied, but unclear about what they want; they feel that "something is missing," but they're not sure what it is. Others begin psychotherapy because they find themselves repeatedly cycling through unhealthy relationship patterns and they want to change. Additionally, we all have traumas and woundings within us, to varying degrees. Psychotherapy can help untangle these knots and move you through suffering and pain towards greater health, integration, wholeness, vitality, and well-being.
I conduct therapy sessions in English, though I speak conversational Tagalog and Cantonese.
My approach to therapy begins with evidence-based treatment, addressing the immediate reasons you’re seeking support, followed by deeper work with the subconscious once your day to day becomes more stable. Together we can return agency to your life by collaborating on tangible solutions while uncovering the origin of limiting beliefs. I work with couples and individuals to recalibrate patterns of behavior that leave them struggling with depression, anxiety, co-dependency, or substance use.
I conduct therapy sessions in English, though I speak conversational Tagalog and Cantonese.
My approach to therapy begins with evidence-based treatment, addressing the immediate reasons you’re seeking support, followed by deeper work with the subconscious once your day to day becomes more stable. Together we can return agency to your life by collaborating on tangible solutions while uncovering the origin of limiting beliefs. I work with couples and individuals to recalibrate patterns of behavior that leave them struggling with depression, anxiety, co-dependency, or substance use.
Sessions available in English and Tagalog.
I work with adults seeking therapy in moments of despair or acute distress, when psychological symptoms interfere with work, relationships, or one's inner life. Raising children, caring for aging parents, or navigating endings and beginnings can feel daunting, even frightening. Symptoms often return when something unfinished persists despite prior meaningful work. My practice is suited to those who value a committed engagement and are curious about what lies behind their experience of self in relation to important others.
Sessions available in English and Tagalog.
I work with adults seeking therapy in moments of despair or acute distress, when psychological symptoms interfere with work, relationships, or one's inner life. Raising children, caring for aging parents, or navigating endings and beginnings can feel daunting, even frightening. Symptoms often return when something unfinished persists despite prior meaningful work. My practice is suited to those who value a committed engagement and are curious about what lies behind their experience of self in relation to important others.
Maybe you’ve started to notice how small your world has become.
How much energy goes into managing someone else’s moods, habits, or addiction. How often you swallow your own needs to keep the peace. You love fiercely but you’re paying a quiet price for it.
I work with people who are ready to stop disappearing inside their relationships. Some are partners of those struggling with addiction; others are facing their own relationship with substances or co-dependency. Most arrive feeling torn between compassion for someone they love and the exhaustion of living this way.
Maybe you’ve started to notice how small your world has become.
How much energy goes into managing someone else’s moods, habits, or addiction. How often you swallow your own needs to keep the peace. You love fiercely but you’re paying a quiet price for it.
I work with people who are ready to stop disappearing inside their relationships. Some are partners of those struggling with addiction; others are facing their own relationship with substances or co-dependency. Most arrive feeling torn between compassion for someone they love and the exhaustion of living this way.
Frances Mulcahy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
5 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
For my fellow Filipino/a/x kababayans, I especially welcome the chance to connect and offer a space where our shared cultural experiences are centered.
Does your "success" on the outside feel at odds with how burnt out you feel on the inside?
Navigating the intersection of career pressure, complex trauma, and the invisible weight of cultural and family expectations is a specific kind of exhaustion. If you're starting this year feeling depleted, it's likely because "powering through" has reached its limit. You don’t need a place to just vent; you need a strategic partner to help you recalibrate.
For my fellow Filipino/a/x kababayans, I especially welcome the chance to connect and offer a space where our shared cultural experiences are centered.
Does your "success" on the outside feel at odds with how burnt out you feel on the inside?
Navigating the intersection of career pressure, complex trauma, and the invisible weight of cultural and family expectations is a specific kind of exhaustion. If you're starting this year feeling depleted, it's likely because "powering through" has reached its limit. You don’t need a place to just vent; you need a strategic partner to help you recalibrate.
Life can get complicated and there is no handbook on how to handle things like depression, anxiety, addiction and relationship problems. It is important to know two things: 1. you are not alone, 2. challenges are always opportunities to grow and change your life. You are probably here because it's time to "do something different." Let us help guide you through this journey!
Life can get complicated and there is no handbook on how to handle things like depression, anxiety, addiction and relationship problems. It is important to know two things: 1. you are not alone, 2. challenges are always opportunities to grow and change your life. You are probably here because it's time to "do something different." Let us help guide you through this journey!
Hi! I'm Gi, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker supporting adults through life transitions, identity exploration, and the stress and anxiety of everyday life. Many of my clients feel pressure to have it all together while feeling overwhelmed or disconnected.
I help you slow down, reconnect, and move forward with intention.
Hi! I'm Gi, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker supporting adults through life transitions, identity exploration, and the stress and anxiety of everyday life. Many of my clients feel pressure to have it all together while feeling overwhelmed or disconnected.
I help you slow down, reconnect, and move forward with intention.
Do you experience overwhelming feelings of anxiety, isolation, fear, or persistent sadness? Do you find yourself stuck (over and over) in painful relationship patterns? Are you struggling to move forward after a traumatic event? Do you long for healthier connections, emotional relief, or a space to process your pain without judgment? Is it hard to live a fulfilling life because of these struggles? If you often wonder if there's a way forward, you're not alone.
Do you experience overwhelming feelings of anxiety, isolation, fear, or persistent sadness? Do you find yourself stuck (over and over) in painful relationship patterns? Are you struggling to move forward after a traumatic event? Do you long for healthier connections, emotional relief, or a space to process your pain without judgment? Is it hard to live a fulfilling life because of these struggles? If you often wonder if there's a way forward, you're not alone.
You may be experiencing feelings of brokenness and suffering from devastating loss. You may have stories that need to be explored in search of healing and restoration. You may be ready to address these challenges with knowledgeable care, holistic engagement, and compassionate understanding. Finding the courage to share your stories of harm and pain is the beginning of your healing and inner peace. If you are seeking guidance as you navigate through your healing journey, it may be time to take the next step and reach out for help.
You may be experiencing feelings of brokenness and suffering from devastating loss. You may have stories that need to be explored in search of healing and restoration. You may be ready to address these challenges with knowledgeable care, holistic engagement, and compassionate understanding. Finding the courage to share your stories of harm and pain is the beginning of your healing and inner peace. If you are seeking guidance as you navigate through your healing journey, it may be time to take the next step and reach out for help.
I’m a psychotherapist who works best helping goal-oriented, high-functioning clients get results through deep, exploratory work while providing tools and techniques that help bring about change. I pay close attention to how past experiences, family dynamics, cultural context, and unconscious patterns influence your present life. My work is influenced by Jungian psychology. I also draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and take a mind-body approach. I invite clients to not only explore their inner world but to embody that awareness in their daily lives, moving toward a more authentic, integrated, and meaningful way of being.
I’m a psychotherapist who works best helping goal-oriented, high-functioning clients get results through deep, exploratory work while providing tools and techniques that help bring about change. I pay close attention to how past experiences, family dynamics, cultural context, and unconscious patterns influence your present life. My work is influenced by Jungian psychology. I also draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and take a mind-body approach. I invite clients to not only explore their inner world but to embody that awareness in their daily lives, moving toward a more authentic, integrated, and meaningful way of being.
I also provide therapy in tagalog.
are you tired of overthinking? Have you been living w/ constant worry, body tension & avoidance behaviors? Do you need to process a recent loss or traumatic experience? was there recent infidelity in your relationship? Wondering how to best manage relationship conflict? Do you engage in compulsive behaviors? Do you or your child procrastinate & get side tracked? Is your child struggling w/ anxiety, self esteem or recent life changes? Does your child have frequent emotional outbursts? I see children, teens and adults who deal with anxiety, trauma, porn/sex addiction, depression, infidelity, attachment injuries, grief, OCD & ADHD.
I also provide therapy in tagalog.
are you tired of overthinking? Have you been living w/ constant worry, body tension & avoidance behaviors? Do you need to process a recent loss or traumatic experience? was there recent infidelity in your relationship? Wondering how to best manage relationship conflict? Do you engage in compulsive behaviors? Do you or your child procrastinate & get side tracked? Is your child struggling w/ anxiety, self esteem or recent life changes? Does your child have frequent emotional outbursts? I see children, teens and adults who deal with anxiety, trauma, porn/sex addiction, depression, infidelity, attachment injuries, grief, OCD & ADHD.
As a second-generation Filipino American therapist, I understand the tension between honoring family and finding your own voice.
Do you ever feel like you’re moving through life on autopilot? Getting things done, being there for others, yet carrying a sense of emptiness, restlessness, or invisibility inside? Many of my clients relate to the experience that they’ve spent years holding everything together, often putting their own needs aside. With time, this can create burnout, emotional distance, and a quiet uncertainty about who you are and what truly matters to you. In therapy, we make room to slow down, notice, and reconnect. Our work isn’t about “fixing” you, but about exploring the deeper threads of your experience.
As a second-generation Filipino American therapist, I understand the tension between honoring family and finding your own voice.
Do you ever feel like you’re moving through life on autopilot? Getting things done, being there for others, yet carrying a sense of emptiness, restlessness, or invisibility inside? Many of my clients relate to the experience that they’ve spent years holding everything together, often putting their own needs aside. With time, this can create burnout, emotional distance, and a quiet uncertainty about who you are and what truly matters to you. In therapy, we make room to slow down, notice, and reconnect. Our work isn’t about “fixing” you, but about exploring the deeper threads of your experience.
Life can be complicated, and there isn’t a handbook for managing issues like anxiety, depression, addiction, and relationships. It’s important to know that you’re not alone, and these challenges are growth opportunities. You’re probably here because it’s time to “do something different.” Let our team at Meridian Counseling guide you on this journey.
We specialize in treating addictions, relationships, mood disorders, and trauma, and helping clients like you find direction in life. Real change comes from understanding the root causes of your problems, connecting with your emotions, and learning new skills to navigate life’s tests.
Life can be complicated, and there isn’t a handbook for managing issues like anxiety, depression, addiction, and relationships. It’s important to know that you’re not alone, and these challenges are growth opportunities. You’re probably here because it’s time to “do something different.” Let our team at Meridian Counseling guide you on this journey.
We specialize in treating addictions, relationships, mood disorders, and trauma, and helping clients like you find direction in life. Real change comes from understanding the root causes of your problems, connecting with your emotions, and learning new skills to navigate life’s tests.
Life can be complicated, and there isn’t a handbook for managing issues like anxiety, depression, addiction, and relationships. It’s important to know that you’re not alone, and these challenges are growth opportunities. You’re probably here because it’s time to “do something different.” Let our team at Meridian Counseling guide you on this journey.
We specialize in treating relationships, mood disorders, and trauma, and helping clients like you find direction in life. Real change comes from understanding the root causes of your problems, connecting with your emotions, and learning new skills to navigate life’s journey.
Life can be complicated, and there isn’t a handbook for managing issues like anxiety, depression, addiction, and relationships. It’s important to know that you’re not alone, and these challenges are growth opportunities. You’re probably here because it’s time to “do something different.” Let our team at Meridian Counseling guide you on this journey.
We specialize in treating relationships, mood disorders, and trauma, and helping clients like you find direction in life. Real change comes from understanding the root causes of your problems, connecting with your emotions, and learning new skills to navigate life’s journey.
You might be here because there is currently something(s) causing distress, disconnection, a state of dis-ease, or disempowerment in your life. You might be here because you're curious to begin or continue a path towards healing through self-exploration & self-awareness. You may just be looking for specific services. Whatever your motivation(s) might be, I commend your courage to seek support during these times. I can offer to be a kind witness & potential mirror for you; especially if you are curious with how to increase your capacity to move through Life's varied, inevitable, internal & external highs & lows.
You might be here because there is currently something(s) causing distress, disconnection, a state of dis-ease, or disempowerment in your life. You might be here because you're curious to begin or continue a path towards healing through self-exploration & self-awareness. You may just be looking for specific services. Whatever your motivation(s) might be, I commend your courage to seek support during these times. I can offer to be a kind witness & potential mirror for you; especially if you are curious with how to increase your capacity to move through Life's varied, inevitable, internal & external highs & lows.
Change Talk with Angelyne Arellano, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Are you feeling sad, anxious or lonely and you’re too ashamed or embarrassed to tell anyone about it? Do you pretend everything is alright as to not draw negative attention or cause problems in your relationships, yet inside you’re feeling anger or despair? Do you feel confused and frustrated during conflicts, and you end up taking care of everyone else’s needs? Are you terrified to make decisions that go against familial or cultural norms? Do negative thoughts take over? Together, you and I will figure out what’s really going on with your discontent so that you don’t have to feel like a fraud or a helpless person. You're not alone.
Are you feeling sad, anxious or lonely and you’re too ashamed or embarrassed to tell anyone about it? Do you pretend everything is alright as to not draw negative attention or cause problems in your relationships, yet inside you’re feeling anger or despair? Do you feel confused and frustrated during conflicts, and you end up taking care of everyone else’s needs? Are you terrified to make decisions that go against familial or cultural norms? Do negative thoughts take over? Together, you and I will figure out what’s really going on with your discontent so that you don’t have to feel like a fraud or a helpless person. You're not alone.
If you feel overwhelmed, uncertain, or stuck in patterns that no longer feel sustainable, therapy can offer a steadier path forward. Many of the adults I work with struggle with people-pleasing, difficulty setting boundaries, guilt around self-care, chronic anxiety, ADHD-related overwhelm, or ongoing internal conflict. Some have been in therapy before and return when new stressors arise or deeper relational patterns begin to surface.
If you feel overwhelmed, uncertain, or stuck in patterns that no longer feel sustainable, therapy can offer a steadier path forward. Many of the adults I work with struggle with people-pleasing, difficulty setting boundaries, guilt around self-care, chronic anxiety, ADHD-related overwhelm, or ongoing internal conflict. Some have been in therapy before and return when new stressors arise or deeper relational patterns begin to surface.
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