Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in San Francisco, CA
Carmen Chow, MFT Private Practice SF
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94110
I combine my therapeutic techniques with compassion, mindfulness, and a sense of humor and believe that every therapeutic relationship is sacred and unique.
Psychotherapy has the ability to significantly improve your mental well being, treat mental illnesses and boost your overall social and psychological functionality. During therapy, we will explore life's challenges, thought patterns and behaviors that are hindering your well being within a very safe, supportive, and non-critical environment. The search for the right therapist can take time and courage. It's important that you find the right match. Let me share with you about my practice and see if I can be of help to you.
I combine my therapeutic techniques with compassion, mindfulness, and a sense of humor and believe that every therapeutic relationship is sacred and unique.
Psychotherapy has the ability to significantly improve your mental well being, treat mental illnesses and boost your overall social and psychological functionality. During therapy, we will explore life's challenges, thought patterns and behaviors that are hindering your well being within a very safe, supportive, and non-critical environment. The search for the right therapist can take time and courage. It's important that you find the right match. Let me share with you about my practice and see if I can be of help to you.
I specialize in somatic therapy and mindfulness.
Tired of not living fully. Learn tools to be more engaged and present with your life and the people in it. One such tool is mindfulness. Mindfulness is a way of directing your attention away from habitual thoughts(lists, judgements, negative self talk)and toward experiencing the present(where your life is actually being lived). I believe in the power of this work. Depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, difficult relationships and addictions can be products of molding to others' ideas of who you "should" be. I will work with you to uncover who you want to be.
I specialize in somatic therapy and mindfulness.
Tired of not living fully. Learn tools to be more engaged and present with your life and the people in it. One such tool is mindfulness. Mindfulness is a way of directing your attention away from habitual thoughts(lists, judgements, negative self talk)and toward experiencing the present(where your life is actually being lived). I believe in the power of this work. Depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, difficult relationships and addictions can be products of molding to others' ideas of who you "should" be. I will work with you to uncover who you want to be.
My name is Jenna Zucker, and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist based in Los Angeles, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adolescents and young adults, specializing in depression, social anxiety, relationship challenges, and life transitions. I have an eclectic approach utilizing Solution-Focused, Client-Centered, and Mindfulness-based modalities. My therapeutic approach is individualized to meet my clients where they are. Depending on the unique goals of each client, I often pull from Solution-Focused, Mindfulness-based Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and Experiential Modalities.
My name is Jenna Zucker, and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist based in Los Angeles, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adolescents and young adults, specializing in depression, social anxiety, relationship challenges, and life transitions. I have an eclectic approach utilizing Solution-Focused, Client-Centered, and Mindfulness-based modalities. My therapeutic approach is individualized to meet my clients where they are. Depending on the unique goals of each client, I often pull from Solution-Focused, Mindfulness-based Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and Experiential Modalities.
Lori B Bloustein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94110 (Online Only)
I am a photographer, musician, and writer with special interests including mindfulness, addictions, body image, emotional literacy.
It has been said that all sickness is home-sickness. Your one true life is calling and therapy is a pathway home. Having a trusted companion on the journey is invaluable in the unfolding. A good therapist is a sounding board, a guide, a coach, a compassionate ear and an excellent compass. Someone who not only creates a safe space for exploration but joins you in the weeds, helps comb through the confusions, and acts, at the same time, as a referee, an archivist and a witness. A good therapist stands out of the way when the work is moving along & gently encourages when the work is stuck or sidelined.
I am a photographer, musician, and writer with special interests including mindfulness, addictions, body image, emotional literacy.
It has been said that all sickness is home-sickness. Your one true life is calling and therapy is a pathway home. Having a trusted companion on the journey is invaluable in the unfolding. A good therapist is a sounding board, a guide, a coach, a compassionate ear and an excellent compass. Someone who not only creates a safe space for exploration but joins you in the weeds, helps comb through the confusions, and acts, at the same time, as a referee, an archivist and a witness. A good therapist stands out of the way when the work is moving along & gently encourages when the work is stuck or sidelined.
I incorporate aspects of positive psychology and emerging neuroscience, and utilize practices and skills including Cognitive-Behavioral techniques and desensitization, EMDR, mindfulness, harm reduction and mind-body techniques.
Whatever your current struggle, loss, transition or self-limiting behaviors are, I am committed to helping you access your own wisdom and healing potential. I am interactive, supportive, engaged and solution-based, tailoring interventions to your personal needs. Goals can include helping you: Find personal freedom, hope, and self-compassion that are the calling beneath fear/anxiety; Become happier and stronger as you navigate through loss and change related to career, relationships, aging, etc; Find balance in your life and what really brings you passion and joy; Relinquish problematic behaviors and beliefs and find a more workable and heartfelt connection to yourself and others.
I incorporate aspects of positive psychology and emerging neuroscience, and utilize practices and skills including Cognitive-Behavioral techniques and desensitization, EMDR, mindfulness, harm reduction and mind-body techniques.
Whatever your current struggle, loss, transition or self-limiting behaviors are, I am committed to helping you access your own wisdom and healing potential. I am interactive, supportive, engaged and solution-based, tailoring interventions to your personal needs. Goals can include helping you: Find personal freedom, hope, and self-compassion that are the calling beneath fear/anxiety; Become happier and stronger as you navigate through loss and change related to career, relationships, aging, etc; Find balance in your life and what really brings you passion and joy; Relinquish problematic behaviors and beliefs and find a more workable and heartfelt connection to yourself and others.
Raina Verma
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94114
I draw from current neuroscience research, CBT, and mindfulness techniques to guide us in sessions and also strongly believe in the healing effects that the therapeutic relationship itself can elicit.
No matter what age or developmental phase of life we are in, it can be so easy to become trapped in ideas of who we should be or how we should be by looking to external comparisons. In therapy, I offer myself as an ally and guide to help you discover the version of yourself that brings you the most internal joy and satisfaction. I strive to create a safe and nurturing environment in the therapy room that allows you to consider all facets of yourself and to truly examine what your needs are and how to meet them.
I draw from current neuroscience research, CBT, and mindfulness techniques to guide us in sessions and also strongly believe in the healing effects that the therapeutic relationship itself can elicit.
No matter what age or developmental phase of life we are in, it can be so easy to become trapped in ideas of who we should be or how we should be by looking to external comparisons. In therapy, I offer myself as an ally and guide to help you discover the version of yourself that brings you the most internal joy and satisfaction. I strive to create a safe and nurturing environment in the therapy room that allows you to consider all facets of yourself and to truly examine what your needs are and how to meet them.
Welcome! Mindfulness is a practice of self awareness where one learns the significance of what I call the "emotional pause", this is essential in both individual and couples work. Being able to pause allows our minds and bodies to process and integrate information, creating space for self acceptance and making choices that support and align with our personal wellbeing. It also allows us to "respond" rather than "react" in relationship. My approach is direct yet compassionate,I use talk therapy and somatic practices to help couples and individuals fully get to know themselves and make choices that create lasting change.
Welcome! Mindfulness is a practice of self awareness where one learns the significance of what I call the "emotional pause", this is essential in both individual and couples work. Being able to pause allows our minds and bodies to process and integrate information, creating space for self acceptance and making choices that support and align with our personal wellbeing. It also allows us to "respond" rather than "react" in relationship. My approach is direct yet compassionate,I use talk therapy and somatic practices to help couples and individuals fully get to know themselves and make choices that create lasting change.
Leigh Hall
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ASW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94115
I model a foundation of trust, compassion, and respect for yourself one another and use an eclectic mix of Gottman, emotionally-focused therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing and psychodynamic theory.
As we change and grow, and get caught up in the daily grind, we forget to tend to our relationships and they can begin to feel burdensome. Part of what I do is normalize that relationships are work. Over time they disappoint us, trigger us, and often serve as mirrors for parts of ourselves we like the least. We start to forget that they bring us joy and purpose and get wrapped up in toxic thought patterns. The neglect breeds contempt and then we feel more disconnected than ever. My passion lies in helping you reconnect with yourself and your loved ones.
I model a foundation of trust, compassion, and respect for yourself one another and use an eclectic mix of Gottman, emotionally-focused therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing and psychodynamic theory.
As we change and grow, and get caught up in the daily grind, we forget to tend to our relationships and they can begin to feel burdensome. Part of what I do is normalize that relationships are work. Over time they disappoint us, trigger us, and often serve as mirrors for parts of ourselves we like the least. We start to forget that they bring us joy and purpose and get wrapped up in toxic thought patterns. The neglect breeds contempt and then we feel more disconnected than ever. My passion lies in helping you reconnect with yourself and your loved ones.
Bridges To Mental Wellness. Lic. In Ca. and Ga.
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, EdD, LPCC/, MFT, MS
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94112
Karimah AdisaThomas is a highly skilled and dedicated mental health professional with a wealth of experience in helping clients of all ages and backgrounds manage the challenges of life. As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, she is well-versed in a variety of evidence-based practices, including CBT, DBT, and mindfulness. She is particularly skilled in working with clients dealing with crisis and trauma, anxiety, coping skills, depression, emotional disturbance, life coaching, stress, and personality disorders. As a clinician, she begins by listening to her client's stories while providing a safe and supportive space.
Karimah AdisaThomas is a highly skilled and dedicated mental health professional with a wealth of experience in helping clients of all ages and backgrounds manage the challenges of life. As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, she is well-versed in a variety of evidence-based practices, including CBT, DBT, and mindfulness. She is particularly skilled in working with clients dealing with crisis and trauma, anxiety, coping skills, depression, emotional disturbance, life coaching, stress, and personality disorders. As a clinician, she begins by listening to her client's stories while providing a safe and supportive space.
Crystal Barrera
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94122 (Online Only)
I have experience working in a variety of therapy styles including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, solution focused therapy, mindfulness therapy, and psycho-dynamic approach and treatment.
I am a licensed clinical social worker who has a passion for helping clients develop a better understanding of themselves and their lives. I am bilingual in English and Spanish and provide a culturally sensitive environment.
I have experience working in a variety of therapy styles including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, solution focused therapy, mindfulness therapy, and psycho-dynamic approach and treatment.
I am a licensed clinical social worker who has a passion for helping clients develop a better understanding of themselves and their lives. I am bilingual in English and Spanish and provide a culturally sensitive environment.
Megan Brubaker
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94110 (Online Only)
My approach is eclectic and I draw on psychodynamic, humanistic, mindfulness, and existential theories to identify and process specific issues.
Life is tough and seeking help at any point helps you become the hero of your story. I've worked with clients dealing with everyday stress, milestones, traumas, and losses. One of the most amazing things I witness are people who want to bring positive changes into their lives and are willing to set aside time to work on themselves and their growth and often find they can improve their lives in ways that surpass expectations.
My approach is eclectic and I draw on psychodynamic, humanistic, mindfulness, and existential theories to identify and process specific issues.
Life is tough and seeking help at any point helps you become the hero of your story. I've worked with clients dealing with everyday stress, milestones, traumas, and losses. One of the most amazing things I witness are people who want to bring positive changes into their lives and are willing to set aside time to work on themselves and their growth and often find they can improve their lives in ways that surpass expectations.
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I use teachings from cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and the Gottman method to inform an evidence-based therapy practice.
It is through our relationship with others and our relationship with ourselves that we can learn who we are. I work with families, couples and individuals as they navigate loneliness within and between relationships, manage life transitions, navigate grief, and learn to better understand their mental and physical health. I am passionate about the work that I do and have seen how therapy can be a place to find self-acceptance, resilience, forgiveness, and healing.
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It is through our relationship with others and our relationship with ourselves that we can learn who we are. I work with families, couples and individuals as they navigate loneliness within and between relationships, manage life transitions, navigate grief, and learn to better understand their mental and physical health. I am passionate about the work that I do and have seen how therapy can be a place to find self-acceptance, resilience, forgiveness, and healing.
With the goal of creating deep and lasting change, my work often entails using mindfulness and body awareness to help clients think more clearly, feel more balanced, and act more effectively.
'Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?' - Mary Oliver. Choosing a therapist can be an intimidating process and reaching out for help can be uncomfortable, but we all need support in order to thrive. Within a warm, open and compassionate environment, my practice helps clients make sense of the challenges they face and use this understanding to navigate their lives with increased resilience and grace.
With the goal of creating deep and lasting change, my work often entails using mindfulness and body awareness to help clients think more clearly, feel more balanced, and act more effectively.
'Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?' - Mary Oliver. Choosing a therapist can be an intimidating process and reaching out for help can be uncomfortable, but we all need support in order to thrive. Within a warm, open and compassionate environment, my practice helps clients make sense of the challenges they face and use this understanding to navigate their lives with increased resilience and grace.
My practice focuses on helping LGBTQ+ individuals and couples understand their present experience by identifying obstacles, patterns and core beliefs that become barriers to true growth and change. I specialize in addressing depression, anxiety, maladaptive coping skills, low self esteem, challenges with trust, intimacy and communication, open and polyamorous relationships. Utilizing attachment-based and emotional focused models along with integrated mindfulness and somatic practices, I strive to help clients find the right tools repair the wounds, strengthen relationships and learn to love themselves. It begins with one decision.
My practice focuses on helping LGBTQ+ individuals and couples understand their present experience by identifying obstacles, patterns and core beliefs that become barriers to true growth and change. I specialize in addressing depression, anxiety, maladaptive coping skills, low self esteem, challenges with trust, intimacy and communication, open and polyamorous relationships. Utilizing attachment-based and emotional focused models along with integrated mindfulness and somatic practices, I strive to help clients find the right tools repair the wounds, strengthen relationships and learn to love themselves. It begins with one decision.
Shirley Ailsworth
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94127
I draw from a variety of approaches in my work: CBT, Positive Psychology, Solution Focus, and Mindfulness are a few approaches that we may use.
Congratulations on taking this FIRST step. Life’s challenges can leave you feeling defeated, exhausted, anxious and depressed. All of these feelings can take a toll on our daily lives, sense of self and relationships. However with the right therapeutic support those feelings can decrease or become easier and more manageable. I also have a special interest in supporting individuals and couples who have breast cancer or have experienced breast cancer and its lasting impacts. I’m an out-of-network provider.
I draw from a variety of approaches in my work: CBT, Positive Psychology, Solution Focus, and Mindfulness are a few approaches that we may use.
Congratulations on taking this FIRST step. Life’s challenges can leave you feeling defeated, exhausted, anxious and depressed. All of these feelings can take a toll on our daily lives, sense of self and relationships. However with the right therapeutic support those feelings can decrease or become easier and more manageable. I also have a special interest in supporting individuals and couples who have breast cancer or have experienced breast cancer and its lasting impacts. I’m an out-of-network provider.
Laura Morgan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94116 (Online Only)
I’ve found tools such as mindfulness, somatic awareness, emotionally focused interactions, CBT and art to promote new perspectives and healing for anxiety, grief, and trauma amon.
I will draw on decades of wide professional training and lived experience to nurture and develop insight and tools together. My education is in marriage, family, and child counseling, holistic health, and psychology. I’ve worked in therapy settings with all ages, including infants, and in social and behavioral programs. I strive to address bias and embrace diversity while being open to learning how each person’s race, culture, gender, sexuality, class and identity impacts their life.
I’ve found tools such as mindfulness, somatic awareness, emotionally focused interactions, CBT and art to promote new perspectives and healing for anxiety, grief, and trauma amon.
I will draw on decades of wide professional training and lived experience to nurture and develop insight and tools together. My education is in marriage, family, and child counseling, holistic health, and psychology. I’ve worked in therapy settings with all ages, including infants, and in social and behavioral programs. I strive to address bias and embrace diversity while being open to learning how each person’s race, culture, gender, sexuality, class and identity impacts their life.
Welcome! I am Dr. Nina Paul. With a commitment to evidence-based practices, I provide therapy tailored to you to address OCD, PTSD and trauma, and a wide range of anxiety disorders. My goal is to help patients find the strength to gradually approach their worries, obsessions, distressing thoughts, fears, and traumatic memories. I create a warm space fostering self-awareness, self-compassion, and confidence to let go of self-blame and expectations. I equip patients with tools (e.g., thought challenging or defusion, acceptance of emotions, mindfulness practices) to help them overcome their challenges and build meaningful lives.
Welcome! I am Dr. Nina Paul. With a commitment to evidence-based practices, I provide therapy tailored to you to address OCD, PTSD and trauma, and a wide range of anxiety disorders. My goal is to help patients find the strength to gradually approach their worries, obsessions, distressing thoughts, fears, and traumatic memories. I create a warm space fostering self-awareness, self-compassion, and confidence to let go of self-blame and expectations. I equip patients with tools (e.g., thought challenging or defusion, acceptance of emotions, mindfulness practices) to help them overcome their challenges and build meaningful lives.
Shannel Busuioc
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94129
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Accepting new clients. With a blend of solution-focused therapy and mindfulness teachings, I help my clients develop skills to relate more effectively with their anxieties and sense of self, navigate the complexities of dating or marriage, and engage with life’s most prevalent existential questions. I’m a firm believer in taking control of one’s circumstances through self-compassion and agency. What my clients learn: manage anxiety in a culture that promotes urgency, strategies for dealing with stress, self-awareness in ones dating patterns and how to work through them, and differentiating between intuition and fear.
From Matthew Hussey's dating wisdom and Esther Perel's expertise in intimacy to Pema Chodron's mindfulness practices and Dr.
Accepting new clients. With a blend of solution-focused therapy and mindfulness teachings, I help my clients develop skills to relate more effectively with their anxieties and sense of self, navigate the complexities of dating or marriage, and engage with life’s most prevalent existential questions. I’m a firm believer in taking control of one’s circumstances through self-compassion and agency. What my clients learn: manage anxiety in a culture that promotes urgency, strategies for dealing with stress, self-awareness in ones dating patterns and how to work through them, and differentiating between intuition and fear.
Rima Danielle Jomaa
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94102 (Online Only)
I offer a holistic approach, bringing in practices like breathwork, mindfulness, inner child, forgiveness & shadow work.
I create a confidential space for you to safely explore your mental health concerns & gain practical tools to apply to your daily life. I offer short- & long-term therapy. I collaborate with you to understand your needs & goals. Then I create a treatment plan that is unique for you, based on what you need. I teach tools that have been proven to work in the past for my clients or for me. My clients tend to struggle with anxiety, depression, self-comparison, body image/EDs, trauma, abuse, substance use/addiction, relationship issues, spirituality questions, lack of self-esteem/confidence, stress, setting boundaries, & communication.
I offer a holistic approach, bringing in practices like breathwork, mindfulness, inner child, forgiveness & shadow work.
I create a confidential space for you to safely explore your mental health concerns & gain practical tools to apply to your daily life. I offer short- & long-term therapy. I collaborate with you to understand your needs & goals. Then I create a treatment plan that is unique for you, based on what you need. I teach tools that have been proven to work in the past for my clients or for me. My clients tend to struggle with anxiety, depression, self-comparison, body image/EDs, trauma, abuse, substance use/addiction, relationship issues, spirituality questions, lack of self-esteem/confidence, stress, setting boundaries, & communication.
Brigitte Knight
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PPSC
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94112
I use a variety of therapeutic methods including art, CBT, CPP, EMDR, mindfulness & play therapy.
I specialize in therapeutic services for children 0-12, teens, families & adults. I use a trauma-sensitive, strengths-based approach & believe that through the therapeutic relationship one develops the ability to make change, process past & present challenges, and learn coping skills for specific needs and overall wellness. I support and respect clients to develop goals & intentions for their wellness, at their own comfort level and pace. I've provided therapeutic for 25+ years with families in the SF Bay area in English and Spanish, working closely with Latine communities.
I use a variety of therapeutic methods including art, CBT, CPP, EMDR, mindfulness & play therapy.
I specialize in therapeutic services for children 0-12, teens, families & adults. I use a trauma-sensitive, strengths-based approach & believe that through the therapeutic relationship one develops the ability to make change, process past & present challenges, and learn coping skills for specific needs and overall wellness. I support and respect clients to develop goals & intentions for their wellness, at their own comfort level and pace. I've provided therapeutic for 25+ years with families in the SF Bay area in English and Spanish, working closely with Latine communities.
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