Life Coaching Therapists in San Francisco, CA

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Maria Lentzou
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, NTP
5 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94115
I can offer curious questions, valuable resources and tools to add to your own toolbelt, new perspectives, and challenges that honor your goals and what you need to live your best life.
In my work with children: I help your child process the BIG feelings that affect negatively their behavior and I can help you improve your parenting skills. My goal is to facilitate your child's emotional wellbeing and cognitive development, help them gain better social skills, and support them in challenging transitions.
I can offer curious questions, valuable resources and tools to add to your own toolbelt, new perspectives, and challenges that honor your goals and what you need to live your best life.
In my work with children: I help your child process the BIG feelings that affect negatively their behavior and I can help you improve your parenting skills. My goal is to facilitate your child's emotional wellbeing and cognitive development, help them gain better social skills, and support them in challenging transitions.
(415) 862-1656 View (415) 862-1656
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Dr. JM Licensed Psychologist
Psychologist, PhD, MSEd
San Francisco, CA 94102
I work with unique individuals who are seemingly successful and happy but deep inside feel lost, alone, even if they are in a relationship, and often feel like they don't belong or struggle to be present in life.
I treat anxiety and depression through examining deep-rooted inner conflicts/shame/guilt/childhood trauma and unconscious cognitive distortions while reshaping repetitive/obsessive coping mechanisms that manifest in perpetuating self esteem, career, and relationship difficulties. Clients with prior therapies often report making progress in initial sessions.
I work with unique individuals who are seemingly successful and happy but deep inside feel lost, alone, even if they are in a relationship, and often feel like they don't belong or struggle to be present in life.
I treat anxiety and depression through examining deep-rooted inner conflicts/shame/guilt/childhood trauma and unconscious cognitive distortions while reshaping repetitive/obsessive coping mechanisms that manifest in perpetuating self esteem, career, and relationship difficulties. Clients with prior therapies often report making progress in initial sessions.
(714) 464-7616 View (714) 464-7616
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Caitlin O'Brient Bauer
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I provide ADHD, AuDHD, Business, & Executive Coaching for neurodivergent adults (ADHD, Autistic, & AuDHD) in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond.
My approach is neurodivergent affirming, collaborative, and highly customized—centered around each client’s personal formula for success. I can help you learn how your brain works, uncover your strengths, get clear on what matters to you most, and start taking aligned, sustainable action.
I provide ADHD, AuDHD, Business, & Executive Coaching for neurodivergent adults (ADHD, Autistic, & AuDHD) in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond.
My approach is neurodivergent affirming, collaborative, and highly customized—centered around each client’s personal formula for success. I can help you learn how your brain works, uncover your strengths, get clear on what matters to you most, and start taking aligned, sustainable action.
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Carolyn Hinman
Verified Verified
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
It can be so painful when old limiting patterns keep us from experiencing the life we want.
Forging connections with these inner "antagonists" not only opens up pathways to change, but naturally liberates a greater sense of spaciousness and choice, as well as a new experience of self-love and acceptance. When we engage these seemingly intractable inner adversaries with respect and compassion, they reveal themselves to be our devoted allies.
It can be so painful when old limiting patterns keep us from experiencing the life we want.
Forging connections with these inner "antagonists" not only opens up pathways to change, but naturally liberates a greater sense of spaciousness and choice, as well as a new experience of self-love and acceptance. When we engage these seemingly intractable inner adversaries with respect and compassion, they reveal themselves to be our devoted allies.
(415) 968-4080 View (415) 968-4080
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Efrén F. Hilera
Psychologist, PsyD, MBA
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94111
I am an empowerment and transformational coach who works with individuals, couples, companies and organizations who are committed to living life in a powerful, meaningful and fulfilling way!
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with 20 years of experience. I am well-trained & have extensive experience with evidence-based treatments, including CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), exposure treatment for anxiety, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), motivational interviewing, MBCT (Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy) & DBT (Dialectic-Behavioral Therapy). I also work well with substance use issues.
I am an empowerment and transformational coach who works with individuals, couples, companies and organizations who are committed to living life in a powerful, meaningful and fulfilling way!
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with 20 years of experience. I am well-trained & have extensive experience with evidence-based treatments, including CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), exposure treatment for anxiety, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), motivational interviewing, MBCT (Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy) & DBT (Dialectic-Behavioral Therapy). I also work well with substance use issues.
(650) 924-9912 View (650) 924-9912
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Zack O Oelerich
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
San Francisco, CA 94129
Taking a supportive coaching role and utilizing a psychotherapeutic framework, I help clients develop and successfully execute their goals while developing a better understanding of social nuance in relationships and in the complex group dynamics of their home and work environments.
Clients in my practice include technology and finance leaders, professional sports executives and coaches, NCAA student athletes, recent graduates or newly independent adults, and individuals adjusting to newfound success. Often clients need support for relationships with other creative and sensitive family members and coworkers.
Taking a supportive coaching role and utilizing a psychotherapeutic framework, I help clients develop and successfully execute their goals while developing a better understanding of social nuance in relationships and in the complex group dynamics of their home and work environments.
Clients in my practice include technology and finance leaders, professional sports executives and coaches, NCAA student athletes, recent graduates or newly independent adults, and individuals adjusting to newfound success. Often clients need support for relationships with other creative and sensitive family members and coworkers.
(925) 892-3090 View (925) 892-3090
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Judith L Wyatt
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT
San Francisco, CA 94102
I love to help people discover or unblock the sensing of their life direction, and the motivation to pursue it.
I'm there for your deepest feelings, and to help you realize your truths. I respect anyone's spiritual, political or cultural framework, sexual orientation, timing and boundaries; all are resources in therapy. Together we choose what fits, from body-based (bioenergetic) work, EMDR, hypnosis, gestalt, imagery, dreams, or just talking.
I love to help people discover or unblock the sensing of their life direction, and the motivation to pursue it.
I'm there for your deepest feelings, and to help you realize your truths. I respect anyone's spiritual, political or cultural framework, sexual orientation, timing and boundaries; all are resources in therapy. Together we choose what fits, from body-based (bioenergetic) work, EMDR, hypnosis, gestalt, imagery, dreams, or just talking.
(415) 800-2558 View (415) 800-2558
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Eileen McCarthy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Online Only
I create a space for clients to discover the truth of their current life situation and to take steps, no matter how small, toward self-improvement and empowerment.
Hi there, I'm Eileen! My mission is to guide others to access the untapped power and inner peace that reveals itself when we approach our lives and ourselves through the lens of love and acceptance. I empower my clients to discover what’s right and valuable about themselves, and to express, with confidence, who they are and who they want to be.
I create a space for clients to discover the truth of their current life situation and to take steps, no matter how small, toward self-improvement and empowerment.
Hi there, I'm Eileen! My mission is to guide others to access the untapped power and inner peace that reveals itself when we approach our lives and ourselves through the lens of love and acceptance. I empower my clients to discover what’s right and valuable about themselves, and to express, with confidence, who they are and who they want to be.
(510) 313-2216 View (510) 313-2216
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Adriana Popescu
Psychologist, PhD
San Francisco, CA 94115
I work with clients from all walks of life who are demanding freedom and change.
My specialty is rapid change. I have a unique capacity for clarity and the ability to quickly access and transform the energetic roots beneath a client's issues. Clients have found greater freedom and ease in all aspects of life including addictions, trauma, mental health symptoms, self-esteem, body, money, relationships, work, business, and creativity.
I work with clients from all walks of life who are demanding freedom and change.
My specialty is rapid change. I have a unique capacity for clarity and the ability to quickly access and transform the energetic roots beneath a client's issues. Clients have found greater freedom and ease in all aspects of life including addictions, trauma, mental health symptoms, self-esteem, body, money, relationships, work, business, and creativity.
(415) 968-6889 View (415) 968-6889
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Nellie Rodgers
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, MS
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Through a positive and supportive framework of therapy and coaching, she provides guidance to help clients get their lives back on track, surmount obstacles, and reach their goals.
Nellie focuses on Hope, Empathy, Results and Optimism. She works with clients to empower their HERO within. As a therapist and depth-oriented life coach, she listens and tunes into her clients and their stories: the stories they tell themselves; the unfulfilled stories they must release; and the stories of hope they are meant to live.
Through a positive and supportive framework of therapy and coaching, she provides guidance to help clients get their lives back on track, surmount obstacles, and reach their goals.
Nellie focuses on Hope, Empathy, Results and Optimism. She works with clients to empower their HERO within. As a therapist and depth-oriented life coach, she listens and tunes into her clients and their stories: the stories they tell themselves; the unfulfilled stories they must release; and the stories of hope they are meant to live.
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Jiewen Huang
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CGE
2 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94115
Waitlist for new clients
Through counseling and treatment, I am here to assist you in restrengthening/restoring/gaining motivation, perspective, and values in your life.
My focus is to provide a neutral safe space, listen to your concerns, and customize an individualized treatment plan. I utilize the following modalities: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), EMDR, Brainspotting, Grief Education, IFS, and Complicated Grief Treatment (CGT). Please visit www.PresentMomentWellness.org for more information about my training.
Through counseling and treatment, I am here to assist you in restrengthening/restoring/gaining motivation, perspective, and values in your life.
My focus is to provide a neutral safe space, listen to your concerns, and customize an individualized treatment plan. I utilize the following modalities: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), EMDR, Brainspotting, Grief Education, IFS, and Complicated Grief Treatment (CGT). Please visit www.PresentMomentWellness.org for more information about my training.
(415) 449-8155 View (415) 449-8155
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Dr. Thuy Tran
Verified Verified
Online Only
I completed extensive ADHD, family, and life coach training through ADD Coach Academy (ADDCA).
As a doctor and a coach, I offer consultation, screening, diagnosis, integrative and personalized care for ADHD. I collaborate and facilitate understanding of your relationship to ADHD/ASD. Together in a safe, compassionate, and judgement free space, we explore your strengths, interests, passions, intentions, motivations, and bridge them to actions.
I completed extensive ADHD, family, and life coach training through ADD Coach Academy (ADDCA).
As a doctor and a coach, I offer consultation, screening, diagnosis, integrative and personalized care for ADHD. I collaborate and facilitate understanding of your relationship to ADHD/ASD. Together in a safe, compassionate, and judgement free space, we explore your strengths, interests, passions, intentions, motivations, and bridge them to actions.
(415) 237-9214 View (415) 237-9214
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Emily G. Barrett
Psychologist, PsyD
1 Endorsed
Online Only
To live closer to your values, examine the cultural factors that create pain in our lives, heal unhelpful patterns, and explore your life from a grounded spiritual perspective?
This model is a respectful way of working with yourself that invites change and healing into your inner and outer worlds. I also have years of Buddhist meditation practice, Somatic Experiencing, racial justice work and intuitive training that I bring to my practice. My identities as a queer, polyamorous person inform the work I do with clients as well.
To live closer to your values, examine the cultural factors that create pain in our lives, heal unhelpful patterns, and explore your life from a grounded spiritual perspective?
This model is a respectful way of working with yourself that invites change and healing into your inner and outer worlds. I also have years of Buddhist meditation practice, Somatic Experiencing, racial justice work and intuitive training that I bring to my practice. My identities as a queer, polyamorous person inform the work I do with clients as well.
(415) 789-3509 View (415) 789-3509
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Thomas Ellis
Psychologist, PsyD
2 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94123
As a seasoned psychologist, I offer psychotherapy, personal coaching, and sex therapy to a diverse range of business professionals across the Bay Area and beyond.
In a world marked by global uncertainties and increasing polarization, the need for authentic human connection is more vital than ever. I provide in-person empathic psychotherapy that validates experiences while challenging individuals to foster personal growth.
As a seasoned psychologist, I offer psychotherapy, personal coaching, and sex therapy to a diverse range of business professionals across the Bay Area and beyond.
In a world marked by global uncertainties and increasing polarization, the need for authentic human connection is more vital than ever. I provide in-person empathic psychotherapy that validates experiences while challenging individuals to foster personal growth.
(415) 359-4586 View (415) 359-4586
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Diane Hough
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
San Francisco, CA 94123
I have been licensed as a Marriage Family Therapist and life coach for over 27 years.
My Passion is to help you move through the limiting beliefs that have been stopping you and assist you in beginning to live with the awareness and choice of new possibilities. I assist you in learning listen to your own inner guidance, and in bringing new balance to your life. I have assisted many clients dealing with making difficult life transitions,
I have been licensed as a Marriage Family Therapist and life coach for over 27 years.
My Passion is to help you move through the limiting beliefs that have been stopping you and assist you in beginning to live with the awareness and choice of new possibilities. I assist you in learning listen to your own inner guidance, and in bringing new balance to your life. I have assisted many clients dealing with making difficult life transitions,
(415) 312-0744 View (415) 312-0744
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Sharone Weltfreid
Psychologist, PhD
Online Only
  I am also solution-focused and incorporate coaching strategies and cognitive behavioral therapy to help you take action today.
For those seeking individual therapy, I will help you sort through your thoughts and feelings, access your wise mind, clarify your goals, understand and quiet your harsh inner critic, develop self-compassion, use your strengths, and acquire the skills needed to accomplish your goals.
  I am also solution-focused and incorporate coaching strategies and cognitive behavioral therapy to help you take action today.
For those seeking individual therapy, I will help you sort through your thoughts and feelings, access your wise mind, clarify your goals, understand and quiet your harsh inner critic, develop self-compassion, use your strengths, and acquire the skills needed to accomplish your goals.
(415) 594-4826 View (415) 594-4826
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Yang Yang
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Online Only
I am deeply committed to walking alongside my clients as they explore and address the challenges they face. My approach is grounded in deep listening, providing thoughtful feedback, and helping you gain a clearer understanding of yourself and your experiences. I believe true change happens when we can confront and process difficult emotions, and I am here to support you every step of the way.
I am deeply committed to walking alongside my clients as they explore and address the challenges they face. My approach is grounded in deep listening, providing thoughtful feedback, and helping you gain a clearer understanding of yourself and your experiences. I believe true change happens when we can confront and process difficult emotions, and I am here to support you every step of the way.
(323) 643-8569 View (323) 643-8569
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Ask Alison Leigh, PHD, MFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT
Online Only
My clients include artists, musicians, executives, and entrepreneurs as well as provide career counseling, executive coaching, and short-term therapy tailored to meet your exact goals.
I am a Licensed Psychologist in both California as well as Tennessee. I utilize a broad range of techniques that I custom to every individual including Body Oriented Therapy, Somatic Psychotherapy, Mindfulness and Holistic Integrative Modalities.
My clients include artists, musicians, executives, and entrepreneurs as well as provide career counseling, executive coaching, and short-term therapy tailored to meet your exact goals.
I am a Licensed Psychologist in both California as well as Tennessee. I utilize a broad range of techniques that I custom to every individual including Body Oriented Therapy, Somatic Psychotherapy, Mindfulness and Holistic Integrative Modalities.
(628) 226-1830 View (628) 226-1830
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Gary Stolzoff
Psychologist, PhD
San Francisco, CA 94109
I have been in private practice since 1981 and I am a Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at UCSF Medical School. I am dedicated to working collaboratively with people to efficiently address their clinical issues with warmth and compassion.
I have been in private practice since 1981 and I am a Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at UCSF Medical School. I am dedicated to working collaboratively with people to efficiently address their clinical issues with warmth and compassion.
(415) 689-8685 View (415) 689-8685
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Jacelyn C Bronte
Psychologist, PhD
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Do you find there are some recurrent patterns in your life that cause you to feel anxious, less than, and/or depressed?
Waking up to your true nature is not a self-improvement project! Rather a path of welcoming and a willingness to be with emotions as they arise. Utilizing self-inquiry and the sensations that arise in the body in the moment are an integral part of liberation and discovering what is true.
Do you find there are some recurrent patterns in your life that cause you to feel anxious, less than, and/or depressed?
Waking up to your true nature is not a self-improvement project! Rather a path of welcoming and a willingness to be with emotions as they arise. Utilizing self-inquiry and the sensations that arise in the body in the moment are an integral part of liberation and discovering what is true.
(510) 878-4749 View (510) 878-4749

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Life Coaching Therapists

What can I expect from life coaching?

Clients and coaches will typically start by identifying the problem area(s) that the client hopes to address—then, the coach will help the client brainstorm potential solutions and explore concrete techniques to help the client attain their goals. Coaching is typically short-term and focused on finding solutions in the here and now, rather than exploring a client’s past. In addition to strategies aimed at the client’s specific concerns, coaches may encourage general stress management techniques such as meditation.

Can a life coach help treat anxiety?

Because the majority of life coaches are not licensed clinicians, they are not qualified to diagnose or treat anxiety. Anyone struggling with anxiety or another mental health condition should seek help from a licensed mental health practitioner. However, some coaching clients who struggle with subclinical anxiety report that working with their coach on other problems—such as career dissatisfaction or unhealthy habits—has a positive effect on their anxiety.

Can life coaching be done online?

Yes. While life coaching often happens in person, many coaches conduct sessions over the phone or via online platforms such as Zoom or Skype. Because life coaches are not subject to local licensing regulations in the same way that therapists are, they are able to see clients who live in other locations.

How long does life coaching last?

Life coaching tends to be a shorter-term process than therapy, though it does not always unfold over a specific period of time and is instead based on the coach’s or the client’s preferences. Coaching often takes place over three to 12 months but may be shorter or longer if necessary.