Intervention Therapists in San Francisco, CA
Hello, and welcome. I am a psychodynamic therapist working with mature adults navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, grief, and longstanding patterns that no longer serve them. In addition to my general practice, I have a particular interest in working with individuals who have struggled with weight across decades and are beginning to understand the role biology plays in appetite, metabolism, and persistent “food noise.” Many thoughtful, capable adults have carried a private struggle with weight. Despite discipline and repeated effort, the cycle of hope, loss, and regain can quietly shape identity and self-worth.
Hello, and welcome. I am a psychodynamic therapist working with mature adults navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, grief, and longstanding patterns that no longer serve them. In addition to my general practice, I have a particular interest in working with individuals who have struggled with weight across decades and are beginning to understand the role biology plays in appetite, metabolism, and persistent “food noise.” Many thoughtful, capable adults have carried a private struggle with weight. Despite discipline and repeated effort, the cycle of hope, loss, and regain can quietly shape identity and self-worth.
My extensive work with trauma, grief, and loss has earned worldwide attention spanning across four decades. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and International Certified Life Coach, I work with individuals, families, and groups to transform mental and emotional challenges into experiences of thriving health and well-being. My early career defining work began in the 80’s alongside John Bradshaw and focused on addiction, recovery, and codependency. Together with a team of cutting-edge psychotherapists, I developed groundbreaking techniques for understanding trauma: when it starts, how it affects the brain, and how to heal.
My extensive work with trauma, grief, and loss has earned worldwide attention spanning across four decades. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and International Certified Life Coach, I work with individuals, families, and groups to transform mental and emotional challenges into experiences of thriving health and well-being. My early career defining work began in the 80’s alongside John Bradshaw and focused on addiction, recovery, and codependency. Together with a team of cutting-edge psychotherapists, I developed groundbreaking techniques for understanding trauma: when it starts, how it affects the brain, and how to heal.
I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey!
I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey!
Patricia holds a Master’s-level accredited certification in Addiction Studies and is a Licensed Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LAADC), a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC-II), and an Internationally Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (I.C.A.A.D.C) through the IC&RC and (CCIP) Certified Intervention Professional.
Patricia Pike, CEO of CanAm Interventions, is one of the most trusted licensed interventionists and addiction specialists in the U.S. With over 20 years of experience in behavioral health, complex mental health, and family support, she brings deep compassion and proven expertise to every client interaction. Her approach is also deeply personal—rooted in her own journey of long-term recovery.
Patricia is dedicated to helping individuals and families heal from the effects of addiction and mental health challenges. She believes that every connection happens for a reason, and she meets each client with purpose, respect, and compassion
Patricia holds a Master’s-level accredited certification in Addiction Studies and is a Licensed Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LAADC), a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC-II), and an Internationally Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (I.C.A.A.D.C) through the IC&RC and (CCIP) Certified Intervention Professional.
Patricia Pike, CEO of CanAm Interventions, is one of the most trusted licensed interventionists and addiction specialists in the U.S. With over 20 years of experience in behavioral health, complex mental health, and family support, she brings deep compassion and proven expertise to every client interaction. Her approach is also deeply personal—rooted in her own journey of long-term recovery.
Patricia is dedicated to helping individuals and families heal from the effects of addiction and mental health challenges. She believes that every connection happens for a reason, and she meets each client with purpose, respect, and compassion
Dr. Victoria Blacksmith is a Clinical Psychologist and psychotherapist specializing in culturally inclusive, holistic care. As a first-generation Mexican-American, she integrates traditional healing practices with evidence-based methods to support clients navigating anxiety, life transitions, and cultural identity challenges. Dr. Blacksmith creates a safe, collaborative space where clients feel seen, respected, and empowered.
Dr. Victoria Blacksmith is a Clinical Psychologist and psychotherapist specializing in culturally inclusive, holistic care. As a first-generation Mexican-American, she integrates traditional healing practices with evidence-based methods to support clients navigating anxiety, life transitions, and cultural identity challenges. Dr. Blacksmith creates a safe, collaborative space where clients feel seen, respected, and empowered.
I have a license as a marriage family therapist. I have over 40 years of experience. I have training in alcohol and drug abuse. Therapy is a tool that you will take with you for the rest of your life.
I have a license as a marriage family therapist. I have over 40 years of experience. I have training in alcohol and drug abuse. Therapy is a tool that you will take with you for the rest of your life.
Some experiences are hard to find words for, especially when they come wrapped in something the world expects you to feel grateful for. I work with BIPOC women navigating maternal mental health, grief, and the identity shifts that can quietly unravel what you thought you knew about yourself. Your identity, your culture, and your lived experience are part of the story. I also work with adults carrying patterns that quietly shape how they show up in their relationships and in their own lives, and there's space for all of it here. From 17 years of work in community mental health, my core belief is "healing doesn't happen in a vacuum".
Some experiences are hard to find words for, especially when they come wrapped in something the world expects you to feel grateful for. I work with BIPOC women navigating maternal mental health, grief, and the identity shifts that can quietly unravel what you thought you knew about yourself. Your identity, your culture, and your lived experience are part of the story. I also work with adults carrying patterns that quietly shape how they show up in their relationships and in their own lives, and there's space for all of it here. From 17 years of work in community mental health, my core belief is "healing doesn't happen in a vacuum".
Are you an out-of-the-box thinker struggling to balance a demanding career with an active personal life? Do you find yourself dealing with anxiety, depression, self-doubt, self-esteem issues, life transitions, or self-sabotaging behaviors? Whether you're a creative, out-of-the-box thinker, a leader, or an entrepreneur, you might feel immense pressure to perform and innovate, often feeling isolated and overwhelmed. You want effective strategies to overcome these barriers, achieve a fulfilling, balanced life, and maximize your personal and professional potential. You may also seek a space where you can express yourself freely.
Are you an out-of-the-box thinker struggling to balance a demanding career with an active personal life? Do you find yourself dealing with anxiety, depression, self-doubt, self-esteem issues, life transitions, or self-sabotaging behaviors? Whether you're a creative, out-of-the-box thinker, a leader, or an entrepreneur, you might feel immense pressure to perform and innovate, often feeling isolated and overwhelmed. You want effective strategies to overcome these barriers, achieve a fulfilling, balanced life, and maximize your personal and professional potential. You may also seek a space where you can express yourself freely.
Best Intentions Peer Services by The WIT
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MCPSS, MBA, MSW, LCSW, CHW
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Serves Area
We bridge gaps in health care by offering mental health services. We also provide CHW training & non-profit business services
Group Classes
- Free Gambling Addiction Support (Paid Client Pilot Program Available)
- Medi-Cal Diabetes Prevention Programs
- Equestrian Diabetes Prevention Programs
- Justice Involvement Re-Entry Group Classes
Individual Therapeutic Services
- Enhanced Care Management (ECM): Mental & behavioral health coordination
- General Medi-Cal Care Services (CS): Housing navigation & community resources
- Justice Involved Re-Entry Support (JI): Community reintegration & Social Independent Living Skills
We bridge gaps in health care by offering mental health services. We also provide CHW training & non-profit business services
Group Classes
- Free Gambling Addiction Support (Paid Client Pilot Program Available)
- Medi-Cal Diabetes Prevention Programs
- Equestrian Diabetes Prevention Programs
- Justice Involvement Re-Entry Group Classes
Individual Therapeutic Services
- Enhanced Care Management (ECM): Mental & behavioral health coordination
- General Medi-Cal Care Services (CS): Housing navigation & community resources
- Justice Involved Re-Entry Support (JI): Community reintegration & Social Independent Living Skills
We provide a holistic mental health coaching/counseling committed to personal, social and professional growth. Our professionals are expert professors, PhD, MA, BS for more than 20yrs. Our counseling services are dedicated to:
1- Supporting collage students in overcoming academic, personal, and career challenges to ensure their successful graduation. We also offer comprehensive career services to address diverse student needs, fostering resilience, self-and professional growth throughout their academic journey.
2- Supporting the transition from school to college involves providing students with guidance on academic expectations.
We provide a holistic mental health coaching/counseling committed to personal, social and professional growth. Our professionals are expert professors, PhD, MA, BS for more than 20yrs. Our counseling services are dedicated to:
1- Supporting collage students in overcoming academic, personal, and career challenges to ensure their successful graduation. We also offer comprehensive career services to address diverse student needs, fostering resilience, self-and professional growth throughout their academic journey.
2- Supporting the transition from school to college involves providing students with guidance on academic expectations.
Taking that first step to contact a therapist can feel overwhelming and anxiety-inducing. If you are grappling with stress, burnout, or mental exhaustion, you may feel as if you’ve hit a dead end or you can’t see beyond your current struggles. You know that saying, "you can’t see the forest for the trees"? This is the case when you live in your own thoughts. It becomes hard to gain perspective. Discovering, learning and applying practical tools to help you manage your stress and make positive changes in your life is possible.
Taking that first step to contact a therapist can feel overwhelming and anxiety-inducing. If you are grappling with stress, burnout, or mental exhaustion, you may feel as if you’ve hit a dead end or you can’t see beyond your current struggles. You know that saying, "you can’t see the forest for the trees"? This is the case when you live in your own thoughts. It becomes hard to gain perspective. Discovering, learning and applying practical tools to help you manage your stress and make positive changes in your life is possible.
Are you a young lady or adult woman who is having difficulty navigating life? Are you interested in straightening your path and gaining clarity? If so, please consider reaching out. It is important to understand that throughout life, you will face many different challenges that can leave you feeling off balance or uncomfortable with the emotions you are experiencing. My goal as a therapist is to provide evidence-based interventions, self-awareness, and skills specific to your situation to help guide you to a new place in life. I believe in utilizing an individualized and integrated approach to help you reach your full potential.
Are you a young lady or adult woman who is having difficulty navigating life? Are you interested in straightening your path and gaining clarity? If so, please consider reaching out. It is important to understand that throughout life, you will face many different challenges that can leave you feeling off balance or uncomfortable with the emotions you are experiencing. My goal as a therapist is to provide evidence-based interventions, self-awareness, and skills specific to your situation to help guide you to a new place in life. I believe in utilizing an individualized and integrated approach to help you reach your full potential.
One of the hardest things to do in life is to ask for help for yourself. Being a person who was always there to help others, I understand how difficult it can feel to reach out to a therapist. That's why my goal is to help my clients feel safe to open up and talk about what has been weighing on their minds and hearts. I am a first-generation Filipina-American who loves working and living in diverse communities. Through becoming a single mom, I learned that crisis is a time for change and growth. I'm also a dog-mom to a sweet English bulldog who snores like a bear!
One of the hardest things to do in life is to ask for help for yourself. Being a person who was always there to help others, I understand how difficult it can feel to reach out to a therapist. That's why my goal is to help my clients feel safe to open up and talk about what has been weighing on their minds and hearts. I am a first-generation Filipina-American who loves working and living in diverse communities. Through becoming a single mom, I learned that crisis is a time for change and growth. I'm also a dog-mom to a sweet English bulldog who snores like a bear!
Hello, my name is Jim Anderson and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW 125093). I thank you for considering me to accompany you on your journey. After serving in the U.S. Army for 8-years I obtained my Master of Social Work degree in 2004 and have been serving in the helping professions for over 20 years now. I am trained from a trauma-informed approach and draw elements from several therapeutic interventions including psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, task-centered, acceptance and commitment, mindfulness, and solution-focused.
Hello, my name is Jim Anderson and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW 125093). I thank you for considering me to accompany you on your journey. After serving in the U.S. Army for 8-years I obtained my Master of Social Work degree in 2004 and have been serving in the helping professions for over 20 years now. I am trained from a trauma-informed approach and draw elements from several therapeutic interventions including psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, task-centered, acceptance and commitment, mindfulness, and solution-focused.
I have worked with a wide variety of clients dealing with a range of symptoms. I enjoy working with different clients from adults to kids and individual, families, couples and groups and I believe we can all learn from each other. I enjoy offering my experiences and skills to help others better understand themselves and their relationships. I understand that life challenges, both big and small, can affect people's mood and productivity. I am caring, compassionate, understanding and a great listener. I provide a very non-judgmental and caring space for clients to explore the challenges they are faced with.
I have worked with a wide variety of clients dealing with a range of symptoms. I enjoy working with different clients from adults to kids and individual, families, couples and groups and I believe we can all learn from each other. I enjoy offering my experiences and skills to help others better understand themselves and their relationships. I understand that life challenges, both big and small, can affect people's mood and productivity. I am caring, compassionate, understanding and a great listener. I provide a very non-judgmental and caring space for clients to explore the challenges they are faced with.
I help people who are experiencing anxiety, depression, or relationship challenges. If you’re looking for a new way to understand and work with what’s happening inside you, we might be a good fit.
Unlike an AI or quick fix approach, I help you slow down and really feel what's happening beneath the surface. We'll explore where your feelings and beliefs come from, how they've shaped your relationship and sense of self, and what new choices are possible.
I help people who are experiencing anxiety, depression, or relationship challenges. If you’re looking for a new way to understand and work with what’s happening inside you, we might be a good fit.
Unlike an AI or quick fix approach, I help you slow down and really feel what's happening beneath the surface. We'll explore where your feelings and beliefs come from, how they've shaped your relationship and sense of self, and what new choices are possible.
I set clear goals for myself and my clients, and treat every session as an opportunity to make progress. I approach therapy with an eclectic assortment of approaches and tools to individualize our work together to best meet your needs.
I set clear goals for myself and my clients, and treat every session as an opportunity to make progress. I approach therapy with an eclectic assortment of approaches and tools to individualize our work together to best meet your needs.
Is anxiety, depression, or trauma holding you back from being your true self? Do you feel stuck in managing difficult life transitions? Now, every little thing becomes super overwhelming. Those negative experiences reopen old wounds and cause new ones. You tried burying your pain hoping it would go away. You feel lonely and tormented. You feel exhausted, stressed, and angry all the time. You wonder how much more you can take. You are unsure of who or where to turn for help. In the midst of this painful journey, you do not have to go through it alone.
Is anxiety, depression, or trauma holding you back from being your true self? Do you feel stuck in managing difficult life transitions? Now, every little thing becomes super overwhelming. Those negative experiences reopen old wounds and cause new ones. You tried burying your pain hoping it would go away. You feel lonely and tormented. You feel exhausted, stressed, and angry all the time. You wonder how much more you can take. You are unsure of who or where to turn for help. In the midst of this painful journey, you do not have to go through it alone.
I believe that healing begins when we feel seen, understood, and safe enough to explore the parts of ourselves we've learned to hide. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Clinical Director of a dual-diagnosis treatment program, I provide compassionate, personalized care grounded in neuroscience and evidence-based modalities. Together, we'll explore the patterns keeping you stuck, strengthen resilience, and create lasting change so you can navigate life's challenges with greater clarity, confidence, and connection.
I believe that healing begins when we feel seen, understood, and safe enough to explore the parts of ourselves we've learned to hide. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Clinical Director of a dual-diagnosis treatment program, I provide compassionate, personalized care grounded in neuroscience and evidence-based modalities. Together, we'll explore the patterns keeping you stuck, strengthen resilience, and create lasting change so you can navigate life's challenges with greater clarity, confidence, and connection.
Do you feel stuck, hopeless, or alone? Is it difficult for you to get your needs met? Does it feel like you give more than you get? For over 20 years, I have had the opportunity to work alongside individuals, families, and couples in a variety of mental health settings targeting symptoms of anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions and depression. We will take a look at what lies underneath your pain points as this kind of exploration can be a catalyst towards healing. Together, we will find practical tools that you can integrate immediately so that you can continue to thrive and live a life that feels in balance.
Do you feel stuck, hopeless, or alone? Is it difficult for you to get your needs met? Does it feel like you give more than you get? For over 20 years, I have had the opportunity to work alongside individuals, families, and couples in a variety of mental health settings targeting symptoms of anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions and depression. We will take a look at what lies underneath your pain points as this kind of exploration can be a catalyst towards healing. Together, we will find practical tools that you can integrate immediately so that you can continue to thrive and live a life that feels in balance.
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