First Responders Therapists in San Francisco, CA
Many of us carry pain that isn’t always visible to others. You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, hurt, or disconnected, and part of you may be longing for things to feel different.
I offer a warm, safe and supportive space where you don’t have to go through it alone. Together, we’ll gently explore what may be getting in the way, using approaches like EMDR, Somatic, and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to support healing and deeper understanding. I’m not a blank-slate therapist; I show up as a real person and believe the relationship we build together is an important part of the healing process.
Many of us carry pain that isn’t always visible to others. You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, hurt, or disconnected, and part of you may be longing for things to feel different.
I offer a warm, safe and supportive space where you don’t have to go through it alone. Together, we’ll gently explore what may be getting in the way, using approaches like EMDR, Somatic, and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to support healing and deeper understanding. I’m not a blank-slate therapist; I show up as a real person and believe the relationship we build together is an important part of the healing process.
Life is shaped by our thoughts, and while change can feel daunting, it also offers the opportunity for growth and transformation. Embracing change is not only about welcoming the unknown but also about releasing the past and letting go of what no longer serves us. As a licensed trauma therapist, I specialize in helping individuals navigate this very process.
Life is shaped by our thoughts, and while change can feel daunting, it also offers the opportunity for growth and transformation. Embracing change is not only about welcoming the unknown but also about releasing the past and letting go of what no longer serves us. As a licensed trauma therapist, I specialize in helping individuals navigate this very process.
Success is heavy. On paper, you’re handling it all. In reality, the cost of "keeping it together" is becoming unsustainable. I specialize in supporting high-achieving adults navigating the invisible weight of burnout and major life transitions.
I don't just offer a place to vent; I provide a strategic, emotional framework to help you reclaim agency. By blending deep insight with a structured, international perspective, I help you lead your life with intention. With my first available session at 5:00 AM PST via telehealth, I ensure your mental well-being is the first priority of your day.
Success is heavy. On paper, you’re handling it all. In reality, the cost of "keeping it together" is becoming unsustainable. I specialize in supporting high-achieving adults navigating the invisible weight of burnout and major life transitions.
I don't just offer a place to vent; I provide a strategic, emotional framework to help you reclaim agency. By blending deep insight with a structured, international perspective, I help you lead your life with intention. With my first available session at 5:00 AM PST via telehealth, I ensure your mental well-being is the first priority of your day.
Because of this experience I also love to support health care workers and first responders.
Do you know you want to feel better but don't know where to begin? Or maybe you have memories that are hard to look at or have changed the way you view yourself and the world. My clients are generally working on recovering from traumas in their lives and changing the resulting fixed patterns and stuck beliefs. I delight in getting to know your internal world with you. I especially value providing support and healing to survivors of sexual abuse and sexual assault. I also help couples who are dealing with conflict, infidelity, intimacy issues or disconnection. I use EMDR and Internal Family Systems Therapy.
Because of this experience I also love to support health care workers and first responders.
Do you know you want to feel better but don't know where to begin? Or maybe you have memories that are hard to look at or have changed the way you view yourself and the world. My clients are generally working on recovering from traumas in their lives and changing the resulting fixed patterns and stuck beliefs. I delight in getting to know your internal world with you. I especially value providing support and healing to survivors of sexual abuse and sexual assault. I also help couples who are dealing with conflict, infidelity, intimacy issues or disconnection. I use EMDR and Internal Family Systems Therapy.
Welcome to Positive Mind Counseling! I'm Angie and I am glad you found me. I am excited to start this journey with you. First thing, Positive Mind Counseling is a virtual private practice working with clients residing anywhere in California. I enjoy helping everyone, but my specialties include working with those struggling with relationship issues, PTSD, postpartum depression, parenting, depression, anger and anxiety. If you want to explore more of my background, and you think we might be a great fit, you can find out more by visiting www.positivemindcounseling.net. I hope we can connect soon!
Welcome to Positive Mind Counseling! I'm Angie and I am glad you found me. I am excited to start this journey with you. First thing, Positive Mind Counseling is a virtual private practice working with clients residing anywhere in California. I enjoy helping everyone, but my specialties include working with those struggling with relationship issues, PTSD, postpartum depression, parenting, depression, anger and anxiety. If you want to explore more of my background, and you think we might be a great fit, you can find out more by visiting www.positivemindcounseling.net. I hope we can connect soon!
On the outside, it may look like you’re doing well; you’re responsible, thoughtful, and used to figuring things out on your own. But internally, it can feel like a different story: overthinking, second-guessing, feeling stuck in patterns you can’t quite shift. I’m a therapist who takes an integrative, evidence-based approach, helping you understand the deeper patterns behind what you’re experiencing while also finding practical ways to create change. Therapy with me is a space where you can be honest, slow things down, and start making sense of what has been holding you back.
On the outside, it may look like you’re doing well; you’re responsible, thoughtful, and used to figuring things out on your own. But internally, it can feel like a different story: overthinking, second-guessing, feeling stuck in patterns you can’t quite shift. I’m a therapist who takes an integrative, evidence-based approach, helping you understand the deeper patterns behind what you’re experiencing while also finding practical ways to create change. Therapy with me is a space where you can be honest, slow things down, and start making sense of what has been holding you back.
Anxiety can persist even when you’re capable, accomplished, and outwardly “doing fine.”
Many of the people I work with are high-functioning adults who feel anxious, overwhelmed, or internally on edge despite insight, effort, and success in other areas of life. You may find yourself overthinking, struggling to relax, or feeling emotionally exhausted.
I work with clients to identify the patterns that maintain anxiety and explore how stress, past experiences, and trauma have shaped the way your mind and body respond. This work is intentional and paced, helping insight translate into real, lasting change rather than temporary relief.
Anxiety can persist even when you’re capable, accomplished, and outwardly “doing fine.”
Many of the people I work with are high-functioning adults who feel anxious, overwhelmed, or internally on edge despite insight, effort, and success in other areas of life. You may find yourself overthinking, struggling to relax, or feeling emotionally exhausted.
I work with clients to identify the patterns that maintain anxiety and explore how stress, past experiences, and trauma have shaped the way your mind and body respond. This work is intentional and paced, helping insight translate into real, lasting change rather than temporary relief.
Anne Seveska - Intimacy and Sex Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CST, KAP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Sexuality is part of our core identity. I provide a judgment-free space to help foster connections to love, intimacy, desire, and pleasure. I work with sexual connection, sexual trauma, kink, fertility (IUI, IVF, adoption, etc). and sex post-partum. I also offer support to address male confidence, premature ejaculation, and anxiety. I love facilitating couples healing from infidelity and individuals making sense of complex sexual histories. I see cis-hetero & LGBTQIA+ populations in traditional or non-traditional relationships.
Sexuality is part of our core identity. I provide a judgment-free space to help foster connections to love, intimacy, desire, and pleasure. I work with sexual connection, sexual trauma, kink, fertility (IUI, IVF, adoption, etc). and sex post-partum. I also offer support to address male confidence, premature ejaculation, and anxiety. I love facilitating couples healing from infidelity and individuals making sense of complex sexual histories. I see cis-hetero & LGBTQIA+ populations in traditional or non-traditional relationships.
We offer professional virtual counseling sessions in Louisiana and Texas. Literally we are as close as the phone in your hand.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, my mission is to provide a safe, supportive space where you feel truly heard, understood, and empowered. I believe that everyone has the strength and capacity to heal, grow, and create meaningful change in their lives—and my role is to help you uncover and nurture that potential.
We offer professional virtual counseling sessions in Louisiana and Texas. Literally we are as close as the phone in your hand.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, my mission is to provide a safe, supportive space where you feel truly heard, understood, and empowered. I believe that everyone has the strength and capacity to heal, grow, and create meaningful change in their lives—and my role is to help you uncover and nurture that potential.
Thank you for taking the time to review my page and consider me as a potential partner in your health and recovery journey. I look forward to hearing from you and learning more about your needs. The three fundamental values that guide my work are humility, graciousness, and compassion. It is my intention and purpose to work with every person in an authentic and empowering manner in a caring space where direct conversations are the norm and healing is the purpose.
Thank you for taking the time to review my page and consider me as a potential partner in your health and recovery journey. I look forward to hearing from you and learning more about your needs. The three fundamental values that guide my work are humility, graciousness, and compassion. It is my intention and purpose to work with every person in an authentic and empowering manner in a caring space where direct conversations are the norm and healing is the purpose.
I’m Melissa Lapides, and my work centers around attachment. If you’re dating or in a relationship, we’re going to look at how your early experiences shaped the way you connect, protect, pursue, withdraw, or repeat the same patterns over and over. Together, we make sense of why you’re experiencing the challenges you’re having — not from a place of blame, but from understanding. I work with both individuals and couples to help them build more harmonious relationships rooted in emotional safety, secure connection, and real love and intimacy.
I’m Melissa Lapides, and my work centers around attachment. If you’re dating or in a relationship, we’re going to look at how your early experiences shaped the way you connect, protect, pursue, withdraw, or repeat the same patterns over and over. Together, we make sense of why you’re experiencing the challenges you’re having — not from a place of blame, but from understanding. I work with both individuals and couples to help them build more harmonious relationships rooted in emotional safety, secure connection, and real love and intimacy.
As a therapist of 14 years, I believe everyone deserves a safe and open environment to feel heard and supported through life’s ups and downs. Whether you’re feeling weighed down by stress, healing from past experiences, or simply need a place to process your thoughts and emotions, I'm here to walk alongside you.
I also specialize in working with women experiencing the cancer journey, trauma, and survivorship after treatment, including practical and emotional support. Together, we’ll sort through what feels heavy, uncover strengths and find concrete ways forward that feel right for you.
As a therapist of 14 years, I believe everyone deserves a safe and open environment to feel heard and supported through life’s ups and downs. Whether you’re feeling weighed down by stress, healing from past experiences, or simply need a place to process your thoughts and emotions, I'm here to walk alongside you.
I also specialize in working with women experiencing the cancer journey, trauma, and survivorship after treatment, including practical and emotional support. Together, we’ll sort through what feels heavy, uncover strengths and find concrete ways forward that feel right for you.
Do you feel stuck or overwhelmed by circumstances that feel impossible? I help people get unstuck from what’s holding them back. My goal is for you to have more freedom and live an authentic, fulfilling life. We’ll work together to create a respectful and affirming environment for healing. As a queer therapist, I aim to provide inclusive care for folks from diverse backgrounds. I have supported people facing various challenges and am especially interested in working with survivors of trauma, grief, narcissistic abuse, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those struggling with anxiety.
Do you feel stuck or overwhelmed by circumstances that feel impossible? I help people get unstuck from what’s holding them back. My goal is for you to have more freedom and live an authentic, fulfilling life. We’ll work together to create a respectful and affirming environment for healing. As a queer therapist, I aim to provide inclusive care for folks from diverse backgrounds. I have supported people facing various challenges and am especially interested in working with survivors of trauma, grief, narcissistic abuse, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those struggling with anxiety.
We are complex; we go through iterations of ourselves. It's a healthy part of being human. My job is not to judge you but to make space to encourage your next iteration. In our lifetime we will be messy and beautiful; kind and mean; complicated and simple. We are allowed to change & grow - it's not always easy. I'm a straight shooter who will tell it like I see it and compassionately challenge you. You're not "too much" for me. I don't see your challenges as deficiencies, but rather as coping skills that are no longer working for you. I'm client focused and I allow you to set the pace, flow, and tone. I meet you where you are.
We are complex; we go through iterations of ourselves. It's a healthy part of being human. My job is not to judge you but to make space to encourage your next iteration. In our lifetime we will be messy and beautiful; kind and mean; complicated and simple. We are allowed to change & grow - it's not always easy. I'm a straight shooter who will tell it like I see it and compassionately challenge you. You're not "too much" for me. I don't see your challenges as deficiencies, but rather as coping skills that are no longer working for you. I'm client focused and I allow you to set the pace, flow, and tone. I meet you where you are.
At Leavitt Marriage and Family Therapy, we are dedicated to providing compassionate and effective mental health care. Our group practice is comprised of a diverse team of therapists, psychologists, and social workers who bring a wealth of experience and expertise to our clients. With practitioners from various cultural backgrounds and fluency in multiple languages, we are uniquely equipped to connect with and support individuals from all walks of life. We are located in California and Arizona. We accept most major California and Arizona insurances, making our services accessible to those who need them.
At Leavitt Marriage and Family Therapy, we are dedicated to providing compassionate and effective mental health care. Our group practice is comprised of a diverse team of therapists, psychologists, and social workers who bring a wealth of experience and expertise to our clients. With practitioners from various cultural backgrounds and fluency in multiple languages, we are uniquely equipped to connect with and support individuals from all walks of life. We are located in California and Arizona. We accept most major California and Arizona insurances, making our services accessible to those who need them.
Let me start by saying self-care is the one thing that we can do for ourselves, but is usually the last thing we do for ourselves. So, congratulations for taking the first steps in caring for yourself.
The journey of therapy is not easy. There will be times when it gets exhausting but as you continue through your path the answers will be revealed through the work you complete with your therapist.
It is a privilege and honor to walk the journey. As a therapist, I have worked with a plethora of clients from couples counseling, to adolescent, trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, and mood disorders.
Let me start by saying self-care is the one thing that we can do for ourselves, but is usually the last thing we do for ourselves. So, congratulations for taking the first steps in caring for yourself.
The journey of therapy is not easy. There will be times when it gets exhausting but as you continue through your path the answers will be revealed through the work you complete with your therapist.
It is a privilege and honor to walk the journey. As a therapist, I have worked with a plethora of clients from couples counseling, to adolescent, trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, and mood disorders.
I have had the privilege of working extensively with members of the LGBTQ+ community, as well as military personnel and their families.
My training includes a range of evidence-based therapies—CBT, DBT, ACT, psychoanalytic therapy, Prolonged Exposure (PE), and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)—and I tailor my approach to fit your specific goals and needs. Whether you're looking for practical tools, deeper insight, or both, I’ll meet you where you're at.
I have had the privilege of working extensively with members of the LGBTQ+ community, as well as military personnel and their families.
My training includes a range of evidence-based therapies—CBT, DBT, ACT, psychoanalytic therapy, Prolonged Exposure (PE), and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)—and I tailor my approach to fit your specific goals and needs. Whether you're looking for practical tools, deeper insight, or both, I’ll meet you where you're at.
Life can feel overwhelming. Especially when you’ve spent years holding it together. Whether you're navigating the weight of anxiety, deep sadness, insecurities, or the aftermath of trauma, you don’t have to do it alone. These symptoms aren’t flaws, they’re reflections of what you’ve survived. In therapy, we’ll create a space where you can finally exhale. A space to feel safe, seen, and supported as you reconnect with your voice, your boundaries, and your sense of self. Together, we’ll move toward healing with compassion and clarity, so you can live from a place that feels true.
Life can feel overwhelming. Especially when you’ve spent years holding it together. Whether you're navigating the weight of anxiety, deep sadness, insecurities, or the aftermath of trauma, you don’t have to do it alone. These symptoms aren’t flaws, they’re reflections of what you’ve survived. In therapy, we’ll create a space where you can finally exhale. A space to feel safe, seen, and supported as you reconnect with your voice, your boundaries, and your sense of self. Together, we’ll move toward healing with compassion and clarity, so you can live from a place that feels true.
Something keeps getting in the way. Maybe it's the same argument on repeat, the same wave of exhaustion, the same feeling of being stuck just when things should feel okay. You've tried understanding it. Talking about it. Pushing through it. And yet here it is again.
I work differently than most. Rather than focusing on what happened to you, we pay attention to what's happening in you, in this moment, in this relationship, in this room. That present-moment focus is where real change tends to live.
If you're looking for someone who will actually engage with you, not just reflect your words back, this might be the right fit.
Something keeps getting in the way. Maybe it's the same argument on repeat, the same wave of exhaustion, the same feeling of being stuck just when things should feel okay. You've tried understanding it. Talking about it. Pushing through it. And yet here it is again.
I work differently than most. Rather than focusing on what happened to you, we pay attention to what's happening in you, in this moment, in this relationship, in this room. That present-moment focus is where real change tends to live.
If you're looking for someone who will actually engage with you, not just reflect your words back, this might be the right fit.
Did you experience a life event that left you dealing with uncomfortable memories and uncomfortable feelings? Have you been struggling with establishing and maintaining happy and healthy relationships? Do you struggle with knowing how to construct the life you deserve?
Did you experience a life event that left you dealing with uncomfortable memories and uncomfortable feelings? Have you been struggling with establishing and maintaining happy and healthy relationships? Do you struggle with knowing how to construct the life you deserve?
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