Integrative Therapists in San Francisco, CA

I work from a trauma-informed, relational space of deep listening, in an open, accepting, and non-shaming manner—welcoming of all that you bring to our session. I believe that each human being is perfectly imperfect. I hold a deep curiosity for my clients’ inner worlds and an ability to hold space for difficult material without shame or judgment, seeing the patterns my clients’ stories, beliefs, and feelings weave and sharing those insights and reflections in our process. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, I work with adolescents, young adults, and their families, and see adults individually and in group settings.

I assist you to develop and use your strengths to improve your relationships and yourself through self-exploration and guidance. I use an integrative Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approach. I work with individuals that struggle with depression and anxiety related to career, athletics, interpersonal relationships, medical conditions, disease, pre/post op surgery and injuries. Through a safe and supportive environment, I believe in the importance of devising a realistic plan for treatment that is personalized for your particular symptoms and collaborate with you to improve your quality of life.

I am a caring, empathetic, and experienced therapist with more than 20 years in practice. I can assist you to find your unique life's path, overcome obstacles such as difficult emotions and past trauma, and expand your potential for happiness. I work with individuals, families, and people in many sorts of relationships, especially in the areas of anxiety and stress management, trauma and post-traumatic stress, depression, self worth and self-actualization, gender identity, sexuality and intimacy, and life transitions.

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in working with lawyers and other professionals dealing with career and personal issues. I work often with clients who struggle with the many various issues that come from working in a high pressured, rigidly structured environment, including career fit, internal and external motivation, the fine line between effective and ineffective anxiety, and managing interpersonal dynamics in the workplace and in your personal life. Any underlying relational and interpersonal issues we may have can be highlighted and exacerbated in a high-pressured working environment.

For many people, deciding to see a therapist and selecting who to trust your life narrative with is a big decision. If that’s the case for you, congratulations on taking this major step towards living your life more authentically and with greater self-awareness. Regardless of what brings you here, my integrative approach to therapy allows me to approach our work together in a manner that considers all the things and experiences that makes you, you. This means that I attend to your race/ethnicity, sexuality, gender identity, religious/spirituality and all other important contexts that influences who are you and who you want to be.

I am a psychotherapist with offices in San Francisco and Marin, and I provide individual therapy for adults and teens. I have a holistic and integrative approach to therapy, helping people to explore and resolve deeper issues that might be holding them back or manifesting as depression or anxiety. I specialize in helping clients to navigate major life transitions, overcome feelings of being stuck or overwhelmed, improve their relationships, and live with a stronger sense of vitality and authenticity.

I believe in an integrative approach to help people. I incorporate psychotherapy, relaxation, mindfulness, exercise, nutrition and self-regulation techniques to work with people who suffer from mental health issues and relational problems. I enjoy sharing with my clients a tool to take care of themselves and looking for practical solutions that meet their needs. I have practiced psychotherapy and provided mental health treatment over 20 years in the field of community mental health as well as in school settings. I work with children, adolescents and adults.

Dr. LeKisha Mixon is a licensed clinical forensic psychologist who values multi cultural competence in assessment and healing.Her assessment process includes consideration of cultural dynamics on presenting questions. Her experience in assessment is in evaluating criminal and civil law inquiries. In Psychotherapy, Dr. Mixon enjoys facilitating a healing environment where individuals can look at aspects of themselves that are no longer serving life fulfillment and expand into aspects of themselves that are strengths.She is committed to social justice and offers community experiences for cultural explorations into social issues.

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Dr. Elizabeth Willems holds a doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Alliant International University. Her private practice focuses on traumatic memories, depression, stress management, relationship problems, and acculturation. Dr. Willems sees clients in her Mexico City office or via phone/video for residents of CA, NY, MD, and FL. She completed her clinical training at the Center for Multicultural Training in Psychology, Harvard Longwood Psychiatry Massachusetts Mental Health Center, Boston Medical Center Department of Behavioral Medicine, and Casa del Sol at La Clinica as well as other community clinics.

Seeking therapy can often be a scary and confusing decision to make. If you are experiencing difficulties in life that seem overwhelming or you feel stuck in a rut, I can be the person that will join you on the path to figuring out what step to take next. My approach to therapy is integrative and I work collaboratively with my clients to create a treatment plan that is unique to each individual in order to promote growth.

Dr. Vertin specializes in modern-day relationships with self and others. Her work helps people thrive by revolutionizing how people think about health and relationship and thus, how they function. Vanessa's specializations are integral health, coupling relationships, and life transitions/stress. Other areas in which she has extensive training and therapeutic experience include: freedom and intimacy dynamics, marriage and other relationship forms, survivors of abuse, anxiety and depression, issues of elders and their families, aging & death, developmental issues, PTSD, and women’s issues.

**Currently offering teletherapy only to CA residents** I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, disordered eating, body image concerns, relationship issues, life/role transitions, and trauma. I focus on trying to help my clients identify what is important to them and to find ways to live a more rich and meaningful life. I help to uncover what negative beliefs or patterns might be keeping them stuck while helping to shift perspective on their distress and find ways to move forward. I see adults only in my practice.

I know how important relationships are, and how little we are taught about how to do them! I work with women who are feeling disconnected from themselves. Women who are struggling with body image issues, eating disorders, trauma, boundaries and relationship issues. I'm here to help facilitate a relationship between you and all parts of you. I believe there is creativity, reflection and expression inside of everyone and it can be easier to communicate without words. I bring warmth and energy to the room, my laugh is infectious. I bring levity to situations that can sometimes feel overwhelming and heavy.

I’m so glad you are here. I know it can be tough getting started with psychotherapy. While therapy can be effortful, I strive for it to be a constructive process that builds you up. I am passionate about helping people get the most out of life and am committed to providing quality, individualized services to meet your specific needs. I am a generalist with more than 10 years of experience, providing therapy for adults with a variety of concerns, particularly recovery from trauma, anxiety, depression, stress and burnout, self-esteem difficulties, grief, chronic pain, college age challenges and addiction/substance recovery.

I'm a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in working with adults in the Bay Area. I utilize evidence based practices stemming from an integrative approach to encourage and provide support, comfort, and productivity within the therapeutic process. I work with each client to develop healthy goals to support positive change. My expertise includes depression, anxiety, adjustment difficulties, relationship problems, immigration stressors, trauma, grief and loss, as well as life phase transitions.

I provide a safe, empathic, and non-judgmental space to explore any issues that have brought you to therapy. I work with individuals and couples at all developmental stages, partnering with you to navigate the uncertainties of life transitions, relationship difficulties, and barriers that may be keeping you stuck. Most of us want to move in the direction of a meaningful, authentic life that reflects our values, but for various reasons the path becomes obscured. I both challenge and support my clients in their courageous steps toward clarity and fulfillment.

As your therapist, using mindfulness and a caring presence, I will accompany you on the road to personal growth, supporting you in understanding how you can become appreciative of your behaviors: they helped you come this far! We will explore how you can see your life through different, enriching perspectives to include multiple ways of being in relationship and acting in the world in a more satisfying way for you. It's about empowering you with the ability to choose what you want to live. It is about giving you choices.

Welcome! I'm currently offering telehealth and in-person sessions. My work is warm, relational, and balanced. I enjoy cultivating genuine relationships with clients and value each individual's story, including their identity, strengths, relationships, and personal beliefs. Together, we will discover what is no longer serving you and replace it with the skills to help you live a more fulfilling life.

Do you feel overwhelmed by challenging relationships with loved ones, friends, or coworkers? Do you feel anxious or depressed, or struggle with low self-esteem, OCD, or the effects of trauma? Are you seeking a way to live a meaningful life that reflects your values? The Bay Area CBT Center is a group practice of behavioral therapists dedicated to providing high quality evidence-based treatments. Our integrative approach allows us to apply principles from the most up to date research-based treatments while adapting these tools to meet your unique needs and build an authentic relationship with you.