Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in San Francisco, CA
Simi Bhaurla
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94103 (Online Only)
Common modalities I use are CBT, DBT, and Mindfulness.
Struggling with mental health and trying to find the right therapist can be difficult to manage alone. I strive to be fully present for my clients from the initial consultation to the last session we have. The clients I work with typically experience various types of anxiety, depression, substance use issues, or are simply struggling with difficult life transitions. I provide clients with the tools they need to help improve their lives and become the best version of themselves. The most important part of this process is to find the right therapist for you.
Common modalities I use are CBT, DBT, and Mindfulness.
Struggling with mental health and trying to find the right therapist can be difficult to manage alone. I strive to be fully present for my clients from the initial consultation to the last session we have. The clients I work with typically experience various types of anxiety, depression, substance use issues, or are simply struggling with difficult life transitions. I provide clients with the tools they need to help improve their lives and become the best version of themselves. The most important part of this process is to find the right therapist for you.
Giemar 'gigi' Fernandez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94105 (Online Only)
I am a certified Mindfulness Teacher through International Mindfulness Teachers Association (IMTA).
My style is focused on educating, supporting, and empowering others in developing emotional and behavioral coping skills that are healthy and effective to manage life’s difficulties. I am deeply passionate about sharing the power of meditation and practicing a mindful life. I believe that learning and cultivating a meditation practice can lead to awakening insight which expands the individual’s ability to explore their own pain and suffering. Therefore, I integrate mindfulness as a pivotal piece in not only my personal life but in all my therapeutic approaches.
I am a certified Mindfulness Teacher through International Mindfulness Teachers Association (IMTA).
My style is focused on educating, supporting, and empowering others in developing emotional and behavioral coping skills that are healthy and effective to manage life’s difficulties. I am deeply passionate about sharing the power of meditation and practicing a mindful life. I believe that learning and cultivating a meditation practice can lead to awakening insight which expands the individual’s ability to explore their own pain and suffering. Therefore, I integrate mindfulness as a pivotal piece in not only my personal life but in all my therapeutic approaches.
Brittney Green
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, EMDR, IFS
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94114
I can also help you discover new coping skills which include mindfulness, interpersonal skills, and emotional regulation techniques.
Life can feel impossible to avoid struggling and we often don't feel we have the skills to cope successfully through. Unfortunately, sometimes we don't have all the resources we need for a given situation. Parts of us take on desperate roles trying to help us to survive. This might look like anxiety, depression, PTSD, addiction, and relationship/family issues. I aim to help you process unresolved issues and feelings and find solutions.
I can also help you discover new coping skills which include mindfulness, interpersonal skills, and emotional regulation techniques.
Life can feel impossible to avoid struggling and we often don't feel we have the skills to cope successfully through. Unfortunately, sometimes we don't have all the resources we need for a given situation. Parts of us take on desperate roles trying to help us to survive. This might look like anxiety, depression, PTSD, addiction, and relationship/family issues. I aim to help you process unresolved issues and feelings and find solutions.
I incorporate aspects of mindfulness and embodied self awareness including relaxation techniques, meditation and art, specializing in trauma, grief and child/family/parenting work.
Starting therapy and finding the right fit can be a daunting task. I view the therapeutic relationship as something that is co-created over time and as the primary tool for healing. I have experience working with ages 3-50+ providing specific insights and tools relevant for the progressive stages of life and the many difficulties that can come up along the way. Focusing on the here and now, we work to increase self awareness, compassion, insight and care while simultaneously holding the larger context within which we meet, including ways that race, gender, class and culture impact our experiences and identities.
I incorporate aspects of mindfulness and embodied self awareness including relaxation techniques, meditation and art, specializing in trauma, grief and child/family/parenting work.
Starting therapy and finding the right fit can be a daunting task. I view the therapeutic relationship as something that is co-created over time and as the primary tool for healing. I have experience working with ages 3-50+ providing specific insights and tools relevant for the progressive stages of life and the many difficulties that can come up along the way. Focusing on the here and now, we work to increase self awareness, compassion, insight and care while simultaneously holding the larger context within which we meet, including ways that race, gender, class and culture impact our experiences and identities.
Many years of Mindfulness training.
I am available for telehealth appointments with current clients and those who have worked with me in the past.
Many years of Mindfulness training.
I am available for telehealth appointments with current clients and those who have worked with me in the past.
Stephanie Owen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94117 (Online Only)
Using research-based therapies, such as Mindfulness-Based Cognitive-Behavioral, Compassion-Focused approaches and practical tools and strategies, together we can plant seeds for change.
Currently accepting new clients. Are you feeling anxious, lost, find yourself overthinking past or future events? Are you struggling with self-love, dating, or a recent loss? Have you tried to suppress the worries and thoughts, but still find yourself looping on the same ones? If so, you've come to a place where together we can explore ways to gain clarity, insight and healing.
Using research-based therapies, such as Mindfulness-Based Cognitive-Behavioral, Compassion-Focused approaches and practical tools and strategies, together we can plant seeds for change.
Currently accepting new clients. Are you feeling anxious, lost, find yourself overthinking past or future events? Are you struggling with self-love, dating, or a recent loss? Have you tried to suppress the worries and thoughts, but still find yourself looping on the same ones? If so, you've come to a place where together we can explore ways to gain clarity, insight and healing.
Maureen Fiorelli Therapy And Psychedelic Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94104
In my practice, I teach clients meditation/ mindfulness tools working from a holistic view addressing mind, body and spirit.
Have you been feeling depressed, anxious, overwhelmed and alone? Do you find that your mind and emotions control you? Are you stuck in repetitive patterns? I work with people who suffer with these symptoms and I have over 17 years of experience treating depression, addictions, anxiety and eating disorders. I offer Therapy & Psychedelic Therapy. I have a background in art and have a warm, engaging (rather than silent) style of interacting. My experience includes work at Eating Disorder Centers, Mental Health Assessor for UCSF, Graduate psychology professor, crisis work for Mental Health Association of NYC & supervision of interns.
In my practice, I teach clients meditation/ mindfulness tools working from a holistic view addressing mind, body and spirit.
Have you been feeling depressed, anxious, overwhelmed and alone? Do you find that your mind and emotions control you? Are you stuck in repetitive patterns? I work with people who suffer with these symptoms and I have over 17 years of experience treating depression, addictions, anxiety and eating disorders. I offer Therapy & Psychedelic Therapy. I have a background in art and have a warm, engaging (rather than silent) style of interacting. My experience includes work at Eating Disorder Centers, Mental Health Assessor for UCSF, Graduate psychology professor, crisis work for Mental Health Association of NYC & supervision of interns.
Vanessa Ffrench
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94115 (Online Only)
I also value using mindfulness and breathing techniques to work with what is coming up in the present moment.
I enjoy working collaboratively with my clients, helping them to become empowered and find a sense of purpose and fulfillment in their lives and relationships. Sometimes in life we feel stuck, lost, or simply want to learn more about ourselves - therapy is here to help you heal and grow. I work with a wide range of issues and a variety of people. People often come to see me when other modalities of therapy haven't worked, such as just talk therapy. My approach is holistic - I use somatic therapy and mindfulness to enrich and diversify your growth. You are the expert in your life and I am here to help guide you back home to yourself.
I also value using mindfulness and breathing techniques to work with what is coming up in the present moment.
I enjoy working collaboratively with my clients, helping them to become empowered and find a sense of purpose and fulfillment in their lives and relationships. Sometimes in life we feel stuck, lost, or simply want to learn more about ourselves - therapy is here to help you heal and grow. I work with a wide range of issues and a variety of people. People often come to see me when other modalities of therapy haven't worked, such as just talk therapy. My approach is holistic - I use somatic therapy and mindfulness to enrich and diversify your growth. You are the expert in your life and I am here to help guide you back home to yourself.
In our work together, I draw upon attachment-based approaches, parts work, mindfulness, self-compassion, CBT, and relevant neuroscience, as well as emotionally-focused therapy for couples.
If you're feeling unhappy in your relationships and life, dissatisfied, scared, or stuck, I can help guide you towards greater well-being. I will offer you practical real-world tools and real insight to help you figure out not just what you need to be happier and more fulfilled, but how to get there. By the end of each session, I aim to help you feel you've learned something about yourself or your relationships, and that you're leaving with new approaches or ideas to try in your life. I work with individuals, young adults, parents, and couples, offering support, skills and insight to navigate life transitions and relationships.
In our work together, I draw upon attachment-based approaches, parts work, mindfulness, self-compassion, CBT, and relevant neuroscience, as well as emotionally-focused therapy for couples.
If you're feeling unhappy in your relationships and life, dissatisfied, scared, or stuck, I can help guide you towards greater well-being. I will offer you practical real-world tools and real insight to help you figure out not just what you need to be happier and more fulfilled, but how to get there. By the end of each session, I aim to help you feel you've learned something about yourself or your relationships, and that you're leaving with new approaches or ideas to try in your life. I work with individuals, young adults, parents, and couples, offering support, skills and insight to navigate life transitions and relationships.
In our shared work we will draw from perspectives on evolutionary psychology, compassion and mindfulness practices, cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative psychology, and attachment theory, with a somatic awareness focus.
I offer Zoom video sessions and in-person psychotherapy sessions. I offer heart and science-based psychotherapy to growth-oriented individuals interested in deepening their capacity for resilience, coping with life’s challenges, care, connection, and meaning. Sessions are offered in person, or online via video chat. Counseling and coaching services are all informed by evidence-based psychotherapy perspectives, emphasizing primarily Compassion-Focused Therapy and related perspectives. Furthermore, I also offer psychotherapy in Hebrew.
In our shared work we will draw from perspectives on evolutionary psychology, compassion and mindfulness practices, cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative psychology, and attachment theory, with a somatic awareness focus.
I offer Zoom video sessions and in-person psychotherapy sessions. I offer heart and science-based psychotherapy to growth-oriented individuals interested in deepening their capacity for resilience, coping with life’s challenges, care, connection, and meaning. Sessions are offered in person, or online via video chat. Counseling and coaching services are all informed by evidence-based psychotherapy perspectives, emphasizing primarily Compassion-Focused Therapy and related perspectives. Furthermore, I also offer psychotherapy in Hebrew.
Farhad Ghodsi MFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94102 (Online Only)
My approach is integrative, and mindfulness based tailored to your needs.
Are you experiencing some roadblocks that are preventing you from getting where you want to be in life whether it be in your work, school, or relationships with others? When you’re feeling overwhelmed therapy can make the difference between feeling stuck and moving forward. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist located in San Francisco, specializing in psychotherapy for adult individuals and couples. I’ve had the privilege of working within various multidisciplinary teams providing psychotherapy for over a decade.
My approach is integrative, and mindfulness based tailored to your needs.
Are you experiencing some roadblocks that are preventing you from getting where you want to be in life whether it be in your work, school, or relationships with others? When you’re feeling overwhelmed therapy can make the difference between feeling stuck and moving forward. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist located in San Francisco, specializing in psychotherapy for adult individuals and couples. I’ve had the privilege of working within various multidisciplinary teams providing psychotherapy for over a decade.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94102
I view psychotherapy as a joint venture in which we work collaboratively to reach your goals. My style is direct, transparent and positive, warm, interactive and nonjudgemental. I create the safety needed to allow us to explore the issues that underlie depression, anxiety, loneliness, lack of fulfillment and other concerns. As a therapist I follow your lead. With over two decades of experience I work diligently to understand each individual, employing elements of psychoanalytic, mindfulness and cognitive behavioral theories to create an approach that best suits the unique individuals and relationships with whom I am working.
I view psychotherapy as a joint venture in which we work collaboratively to reach your goals. My style is direct, transparent and positive, warm, interactive and nonjudgemental. I create the safety needed to allow us to explore the issues that underlie depression, anxiety, loneliness, lack of fulfillment and other concerns. As a therapist I follow your lead. With over two decades of experience I work diligently to understand each individual, employing elements of psychoanalytic, mindfulness and cognitive behavioral theories to create an approach that best suits the unique individuals and relationships with whom I am working.
Leah R Finn
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94109 (Online Only)
I will treat you with respect and compassion, combining mindfulness with therapeutic modalities which can include cognitive behavioral, somatic, parts work, psychodynamic and others.
As your therapist, I create an environment for you to feel safe to explore fears, challenges and your deepest desires. I'm here to empower you! I'll offer a variety of techniques and collaborate with you in developing goals to co-create a therapeutic experience, facilitating healing and personal growth. I use an anti-oppression, disability justice framework and consider how ethnicity, class, gender, age, ability and sexuality intersect. My background as a community organizer for social justice informs my practice. I will tailor our work together to address your unique and specific needs and preferences.
I will treat you with respect and compassion, combining mindfulness with therapeutic modalities which can include cognitive behavioral, somatic, parts work, psychodynamic and others.
As your therapist, I create an environment for you to feel safe to explore fears, challenges and your deepest desires. I'm here to empower you! I'll offer a variety of techniques and collaborate with you in developing goals to co-create a therapeutic experience, facilitating healing and personal growth. I use an anti-oppression, disability justice framework and consider how ethnicity, class, gender, age, ability and sexuality intersect. My background as a community organizer for social justice informs my practice. I will tailor our work together to address your unique and specific needs and preferences.
Lirany Vasquez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94103 (Online Only)
I use a blend of evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and trauma informed care.
If you're feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, stress, or struggling with challenging relationships, you are not alone! My clients often face issues like self-doubt, low self-esteem, imposter syndrome, and feelings of isolation. They seek relief and a path to greater self-awareness, emotional balance, and fulfilling relationships.
I use a blend of evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and trauma informed care.
If you're feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, stress, or struggling with challenging relationships, you are not alone! My clients often face issues like self-doubt, low self-esteem, imposter syndrome, and feelings of isolation. They seek relief and a path to greater self-awareness, emotional balance, and fulfilling relationships.
Catherine Singstad, MFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94110
I bring a variety of evidence-based therapeutic approaches (EMDR, psychodynamic, and mindfulness-based) to my work, all designed to shift negative emotions, beliefs and patterns, and strengthen internal resources.
Most of my clients come in struggling with their closest relationships - with their partners, parents, kids, colleagues and/or friends. There is often a deep longing for more joy, authenticity, and freedom from painful symptoms like anxiety and depression. I help clients learn to understand and thoughtfully navigate their emotional world, as we work to unpack and rewire recurring symptoms and habits. Issues I commonly work with include unhealthy relationships, work/life balance, healing unresolved childhood wounds, couples issues, anxiety, depression, parenthood, trauma, low self-esteem, addiction, infertility, loss, and grief.
I bring a variety of evidence-based therapeutic approaches (EMDR, psychodynamic, and mindfulness-based) to my work, all designed to shift negative emotions, beliefs and patterns, and strengthen internal resources.
Most of my clients come in struggling with their closest relationships - with their partners, parents, kids, colleagues and/or friends. There is often a deep longing for more joy, authenticity, and freedom from painful symptoms like anxiety and depression. I help clients learn to understand and thoughtfully navigate their emotional world, as we work to unpack and rewire recurring symptoms and habits. Issues I commonly work with include unhealthy relationships, work/life balance, healing unresolved childhood wounds, couples issues, anxiety, depression, parenthood, trauma, low self-esteem, addiction, infertility, loss, and grief.
Natalie M. Mills
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94102
I approach my work from a strong foundation in mindfulness, insight-oriented training, Compassion-Focused Therapy, EMDR Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy, and Attachment-Based Therapy.
I work with individuals and couples who want to shift relational problem patterns by healing from trauma, deepening their self-awareness, and strengthening their connections with others. I offer tools to help people gain insight into their behavior, learn how to effectively manage their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and ameliorate destructive cycles. Collaboratively, my clients and I improve their self-concepts. I use a relational, attachment-based framework and draw on EMDR therapy when indicated.
I approach my work from a strong foundation in mindfulness, insight-oriented training, Compassion-Focused Therapy, EMDR Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy, and Attachment-Based Therapy.
I work with individuals and couples who want to shift relational problem patterns by healing from trauma, deepening their self-awareness, and strengthening their connections with others. I offer tools to help people gain insight into their behavior, learn how to effectively manage their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and ameliorate destructive cycles. Collaboratively, my clients and I improve their self-concepts. I use a relational, attachment-based framework and draw on EMDR therapy when indicated.
When working with clients, I integrate this creative background with techniques in mindfulness, body-centered awareness, and expressive arts.
Therapy can help you locate your internal compass in order to navigate the challenges that life brings. If you are seeking therapy, perhaps some area of your life is out of balance. You may feel conflicted, that you are not finding the connection you want in relationships or not living up to your fullest potential. I can help you make sense of these feelings, cultivate your innate gifts and respectfully let go of old habits so you can live more freely.
When working with clients, I integrate this creative background with techniques in mindfulness, body-centered awareness, and expressive arts.
Therapy can help you locate your internal compass in order to navigate the challenges that life brings. If you are seeking therapy, perhaps some area of your life is out of balance. You may feel conflicted, that you are not finding the connection you want in relationships or not living up to your fullest potential. I can help you make sense of these feelings, cultivate your innate gifts and respectfully let go of old habits so you can live more freely.
The modalities I use in my practice are accelerated experiential dynamic psychotherapy, mindfulness practices, somatic psychotherapy, relational and psychodynamic psychotherapy.
I approach my work with clients with compassion, authenticity and openness. As a psychotherapist, I will work together with you to access the resources you have within you. When you are able to connect with this core strength, you are able to see more possibilities. Clients have reported that ,through our work together, they have developed a deeper understanding of themselves, more openness to meaningful and fulfilling experiences and a greater capacity for connection with others. They have also reported that their underlying depression has been alleviated and they have a greater ability to manage the stress in their lives.
The modalities I use in my practice are accelerated experiential dynamic psychotherapy, mindfulness practices, somatic psychotherapy, relational and psychodynamic psychotherapy.
I approach my work with clients with compassion, authenticity and openness. As a psychotherapist, I will work together with you to access the resources you have within you. When you are able to connect with this core strength, you are able to see more possibilities. Clients have reported that ,through our work together, they have developed a deeper understanding of themselves, more openness to meaningful and fulfilling experiences and a greater capacity for connection with others. They have also reported that their underlying depression has been alleviated and they have a greater ability to manage the stress in their lives.
Jennie Fernandez Beltz
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, LMHC, EMDR, IFS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94123 (Online Only)
I aim to treat the whole person (mind, body, spirit) with techniques such as IFS, EMDR, hypnotherapy, and/or mindfulness to meet my clients' needs.
Are you feeling stuck? Are you tired of repeating the same mistakes over and over? Are you attracting the wrong people to your life or messing up your relationships? Are you constantly anxious, worried, angry or depressed? Do you feel out of control or disassociated? Many of these symptoms stem from a compilation of life traumas or a large traumatic event. I will work with you to help you heal from the past, reprocess memories, develop new skills, and grow into the person that you were meant to be. Its never too late to live the life that you deserve. I balance my sessions with technical expertise, intuition, and a sense of humor.
I aim to treat the whole person (mind, body, spirit) with techniques such as IFS, EMDR, hypnotherapy, and/or mindfulness to meet my clients' needs.
Are you feeling stuck? Are you tired of repeating the same mistakes over and over? Are you attracting the wrong people to your life or messing up your relationships? Are you constantly anxious, worried, angry or depressed? Do you feel out of control or disassociated? Many of these symptoms stem from a compilation of life traumas or a large traumatic event. I will work with you to help you heal from the past, reprocess memories, develop new skills, and grow into the person that you were meant to be. Its never too late to live the life that you deserve. I balance my sessions with technical expertise, intuition, and a sense of humor.
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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