Intellectual Disability Therapists in San Francisco, CA
I've had the privilege of working with a diverse clientele, I have worked with people who have symptoms of depression anxiety, trauma, Schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, and intellectual disability.
I use a variety of therapeutic approaches; each person is a unique individual and I will use many theories as they apply to your situation. I frequently use the following approaches: seeking safety, positive psychology, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy. I use a trauma-informed perspective.
I've had the privilege of working with a diverse clientele, I have worked with people who have symptoms of depression anxiety, trauma, Schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, and intellectual disability.
I use a variety of therapeutic approaches; each person is a unique individual and I will use many theories as they apply to your situation. I frequently use the following approaches: seeking safety, positive psychology, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy. I use a trauma-informed perspective.
I have had the opportunity to work in crisis intervention, intellectual disability services, prison population and active-duty service members.
I am trained in EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing), cognitive processing therapy, prolonged exposure, acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and grief therapy. I believe in a comprehensive approach to helping you through your trauma, without re-traumatizing my patients.
I have had the opportunity to work in crisis intervention, intellectual disability services, prison population and active-duty service members.
I am trained in EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing), cognitive processing therapy, prolonged exposure, acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and grief therapy. I believe in a comprehensive approach to helping you through your trauma, without re-traumatizing my patients.
Dr. Diana L Wong
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
San Francisco, CA 94132
Waitlist for new clients
As a bicultural & multilingual licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in California & Ohio, I provide individual (celebrity & adult), children, & couples therapy in private practice & in outpatient settings. I received my Doctorate of Psychology in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology/Alliant International University. I have completed an APA-accredited doctoral internship at UCSF, Child & Adolescent Services Multicultural Training Program at San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center. I have a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology with a concentration in marriage & family therapy from USF.
As a bicultural & multilingual licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in California & Ohio, I provide individual (celebrity & adult), children, & couples therapy in private practice & in outpatient settings. I received my Doctorate of Psychology in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology/Alliant International University. I have completed an APA-accredited doctoral internship at UCSF, Child & Adolescent Services Multicultural Training Program at San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center. I have a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology with a concentration in marriage & family therapy from USF.
I am a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) with comprehensive knowledge and extensive experience serving individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other developmental, intellectual, and mental health disabilities, as well as supporting, collaborating, and coordinating care with their families and other service providers.
I am a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) with comprehensive knowledge and extensive experience serving individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other developmental, intellectual, and mental health disabilities, as well as supporting, collaborating, and coordinating care with their families and other service providers.
You may be struggling with anxiety, trauma, or relationship challenges, feeling caught between identities or cultures. Perhaps you’re navigating the complexities of being LGBTQ+, neurodivergent, or part of a marginalized community. You want a space where you feel truly understood, where you can explore your emotions, patterns, and relationships with depth and clarity. You may feel caught between worlds - personally, professionally, or culturally. I work with individuals, teens, and couples to explore what’s beneath the surface, helping you gain clarity, confidence, and emotional stability.
You may be struggling with anxiety, trauma, or relationship challenges, feeling caught between identities or cultures. Perhaps you’re navigating the complexities of being LGBTQ+, neurodivergent, or part of a marginalized community. You want a space where you feel truly understood, where you can explore your emotions, patterns, and relationships with depth and clarity. You may feel caught between worlds - personally, professionally, or culturally. I work with individuals, teens, and couples to explore what’s beneath the surface, helping you gain clarity, confidence, and emotional stability.
Hello! My name is Julie Schmidt. I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) providing Client Centered counseling for Californians for nearly 20 years. I enjoy working with clients who are interested in improving their thinking, feeling, and behaviors as life brings us opportunities to explore our strengths and gain insight. People develop and experience their perspectives and feelings in their own unique way, therefore I offer a variety of approaches to therapy. I offer clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or "CBT" which emphasizes the link between thinking, feeling, and behaviors.
Hello! My name is Julie Schmidt. I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) providing Client Centered counseling for Californians for nearly 20 years. I enjoy working with clients who are interested in improving their thinking, feeling, and behaviors as life brings us opportunities to explore our strengths and gain insight. People develop and experience their perspectives and feelings in their own unique way, therefore I offer a variety of approaches to therapy. I offer clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or "CBT" which emphasizes the link between thinking, feeling, and behaviors.
Everyone deserves support– life can be overwhelming. Our sessions provide a safe, encouraging space for you to slow down and focus on what’s important. As an advocate for you, your family, or your child, we create solutions that help you find healing.
Everyone deserves support– life can be overwhelming. Our sessions provide a safe, encouraging space for you to slow down and focus on what’s important. As an advocate for you, your family, or your child, we create solutions that help you find healing.
Together we will leverage evidence-based therapies and techniques to redefine your stories of pain, loss, trauma, or suffering. I help clients feel stabilized in their distress while also providing opportunities to work through difficult emotions that leave them feeling “stuck”. I provide support in identifying, accepting, and regulating these emotions. This increases feelings of competency and autonomy which promotes relational growth with self and others. We will also focus on your unique values and what matters most to you to guide our work together.
Together we will leverage evidence-based therapies and techniques to redefine your stories of pain, loss, trauma, or suffering. I help clients feel stabilized in their distress while also providing opportunities to work through difficult emotions that leave them feeling “stuck”. I provide support in identifying, accepting, and regulating these emotions. This increases feelings of competency and autonomy which promotes relational growth with self and others. We will also focus on your unique values and what matters most to you to guide our work together.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a passion for self-exploration and personal development, especially regarding balancing the emotional and intellectual sides. Trust, authenticity, and validation are my most-used tools throughout my therapeutic process.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a passion for self-exploration and personal development, especially regarding balancing the emotional and intellectual sides. Trust, authenticity, and validation are my most-used tools throughout my therapeutic process.
Are you concerned about your child’s learning, attention, or school behavior? As a Licensed Educational Psychologist in the San Francisco Bay Area, I provide comprehensive psychoeducational assessments, IEP consultations, and diagnostic support for students with ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia and executive functioning challenges.
Are you concerned about your child’s learning, attention, or school behavior? As a Licensed Educational Psychologist in the San Francisco Bay Area, I provide comprehensive psychoeducational assessments, IEP consultations, and diagnostic support for students with ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia and executive functioning challenges.
I am a PhD and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years of experience working with people in helping them to resolve personal, social, relationship, and family problems.
I am a PhD and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years of experience working with people in helping them to resolve personal, social, relationship, and family problems.
Gaylesta, Psych Assn for Gender & Sexual Diversity
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, PsyD, LMFT, LCSW, LPCC
San Francisco, CA 94114
WELCOME to Gaylesta: The Psychotherapist Association for Gender and Sexual Diversity.
Our members provide mental health services including therapist referrals, education, and consultation. We offer a wide range of specializations, allowing us to serve as a unique resource both the LGBTQ communities and to other service providers.
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WELCOME to Gaylesta: The Psychotherapist Association for Gender and Sexual Diversity.
Our members provide mental health services including therapist referrals, education, and consultation. We offer a wide range of specializations, allowing us to serve as a unique resource both the LGBTQ communities and to other service providers.
Explore our site to find a therapist, learn more about us, or become a valued member.
I offer brief, solution-focused coaching designed specifically for you and your co-parent to enhance communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen your partnership. My aim is to start with you, the primary caregivers, to improve family dynamics and ensure that all family members benefit from a cohesive and supportive parental approach. Through our coaching sessions, we will tackle the relational strains and conflicts that naturally emerge between partners due to the stress of caregiving for a child with physical or neurological differences.
I offer brief, solution-focused coaching designed specifically for you and your co-parent to enhance communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen your partnership. My aim is to start with you, the primary caregivers, to improve family dynamics and ensure that all family members benefit from a cohesive and supportive parental approach. Through our coaching sessions, we will tackle the relational strains and conflicts that naturally emerge between partners due to the stress of caregiving for a child with physical or neurological differences.
Choosing to begin psychotherapy opens yourself to the experience of self-discovery, reflection, and growth. This decision may feel exhilarating or scary, as self-work often requires courage and a willingness to examine aspects of life which may have gone unattended for some time. But truly, beginning psychotherapy reflects an inner desire and commitment to enhance the parts of yourself and your life which are working well, and to explore, and ultimately make changes in the parts you would like to be different.
Choosing to begin psychotherapy opens yourself to the experience of self-discovery, reflection, and growth. This decision may feel exhilarating or scary, as self-work often requires courage and a willingness to examine aspects of life which may have gone unattended for some time. But truly, beginning psychotherapy reflects an inner desire and commitment to enhance the parts of yourself and your life which are working well, and to explore, and ultimately make changes in the parts you would like to be different.
I believe healing happens when you make a connection with another person where you can be yourself, feel valued, listened to, and cared for. Working with a therapist can be a way to access the healing you desire and deserve. In our work together we can look at ALL the aspects of you, without judgement (even the parts you don't LOVE). When the totality of you is allowed to be seen, heard and cared for, a shift happens--that's where the healing happens. While you don't need to do a "Big Dig" to examine your past, you CAN change the way the past impacts the present. If you're up for making art, that's great--and it's not required.
I believe healing happens when you make a connection with another person where you can be yourself, feel valued, listened to, and cared for. Working with a therapist can be a way to access the healing you desire and deserve. In our work together we can look at ALL the aspects of you, without judgement (even the parts you don't LOVE). When the totality of you is allowed to be seen, heard and cared for, a shift happens--that's where the healing happens. While you don't need to do a "Big Dig" to examine your past, you CAN change the way the past impacts the present. If you're up for making art, that's great--and it's not required.
As a skilled psychotherapist, I understand the challenges and concerns that can arise when seeking therapy. That's why I accept insurance to make the process more accessible and affordable for those in need. Whether you're new to therapy or have sought help in the past, my goal is to empower you with the tools and insights necessary to manage life's difficulties and achieve healthy, meaningful relationships. With over 26 years of experience, I have worked extensively with clients facing chronic and terminal illnesses, as well as their support systems, helping to alleviate stress and promote positive coping strategies.
As a skilled psychotherapist, I understand the challenges and concerns that can arise when seeking therapy. That's why I accept insurance to make the process more accessible and affordable for those in need. Whether you're new to therapy or have sought help in the past, my goal is to empower you with the tools and insights necessary to manage life's difficulties and achieve healthy, meaningful relationships. With over 26 years of experience, I have worked extensively with clients facing chronic and terminal illnesses, as well as their support systems, helping to alleviate stress and promote positive coping strategies.
I became a therapist because I love people and their stories. I appreciate the complexity of people, the therapeutic process, and the reality that multiple truths of the human experience don’t often fit together neatly. Part of my work as a therapist helps people dig down to their truths so they can better hold themselves and communicate honestly with others. In my practice, I have seen therapy facilitate deep personal growth and expansion. As we know and expand ourselves, we can all better hold complexity and bring more health and balance into our lives.
I became a therapist because I love people and their stories. I appreciate the complexity of people, the therapeutic process, and the reality that multiple truths of the human experience don’t often fit together neatly. Part of my work as a therapist helps people dig down to their truths so they can better hold themselves and communicate honestly with others. In my practice, I have seen therapy facilitate deep personal growth and expansion. As we know and expand ourselves, we can all better hold complexity and bring more health and balance into our lives.
I have always been dedicated to a life of service. Working as a psychotherapist allows me a direct space to serve others as a career. I am here to listen. Active listening includes clarifying questions, by rephrasing what I’ve heard to make sure it aligns with what you’re trying to communicate. This is a space to be heard. I build trust by meeting you where you at and focusing on what you want to focus on. I am here to serve you and foster a space for your personal development.
I have always been dedicated to a life of service. Working as a psychotherapist allows me a direct space to serve others as a career. I am here to listen. Active listening includes clarifying questions, by rephrasing what I’ve heard to make sure it aligns with what you’re trying to communicate. This is a space to be heard. I build trust by meeting you where you at and focusing on what you want to focus on. I am here to serve you and foster a space for your personal development.
Are you concerned about your child's development? Is your child experiencing learning difficulties? I conduct pediatric neuropsychological evaluations to help understand how your child learns best and then provide recommendations based on that learning profile. My goal is to bridge the gap between neuropsychological assessment and educational/treatment programming. I am not only a pediatric neuropsychologist, but have a master's degree in special education. This enables me to better integrate the neuropsychological assessment and educational programming. Integral to my approach is translating the neurocognitive profile to parents, educators and physicians in a meaningful, practical and collaborative manner.
Are you concerned about your child's development? Is your child experiencing learning difficulties? I conduct pediatric neuropsychological evaluations to help understand how your child learns best and then provide recommendations based on that learning profile. My goal is to bridge the gap between neuropsychological assessment and educational/treatment programming. I am not only a pediatric neuropsychologist, but have a master's degree in special education. This enables me to better integrate the neuropsychological assessment and educational programming. Integral to my approach is translating the neurocognitive profile to parents, educators and physicians in a meaningful, practical and collaborative manner.
I have a warm and compassionate style and my goal is for my clients to feel heard, known, understood, better equipped, and empowered through our work in the therapy space. I grew up on the East Coast and have spent the better part of the last decade on the West Coast, though have moved around and experienced life in many different cities, towns, and even countries. I have a passion for time spent in the outdoors and believe strongly that everyone has a place in nature. I have an eclectic approach that draws from various theoretical orientations.
I have a warm and compassionate style and my goal is for my clients to feel heard, known, understood, better equipped, and empowered through our work in the therapy space. I grew up on the East Coast and have spent the better part of the last decade on the West Coast, though have moved around and experienced life in many different cities, towns, and even countries. I have a passion for time spent in the outdoors and believe strongly that everyone has a place in nature. I have an eclectic approach that draws from various theoretical orientations.
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Nearby Intellectual Disability Therapists Searches for San Francisco
- Alameda
- Albany
- Berkeley
- Burlingame
- Corte Madera
- Daly City
- Emeryville
- Kentfield
- Mill Valley
- Oakland
- Richmond
- South San Francisco