The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Therapists in San Francisco, CA
Are you struggling with pornography or sexual compulsivity? Is secrecy, broken trust or loss of intimacy hurting your relationship? Or maybe you’re not in crisis, but you know your marriage could be stronger, more connected, more alive? You’re not alone–we have been through these issues personally and know what it’s like. I’m a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), and Hunter is a Certified Mentor Coach in long-term recovery. Together, we help men break free (porn, sexting, affairs, prostitution, etc) and we help couples rebuild trust and real intimacy.
Are you struggling with pornography or sexual compulsivity? Is secrecy, broken trust or loss of intimacy hurting your relationship? Or maybe you’re not in crisis, but you know your marriage could be stronger, more connected, more alive? You’re not alone–we have been through these issues personally and know what it’s like. I’m a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), and Hunter is a Certified Mentor Coach in long-term recovery. Together, we help men break free (porn, sexting, affairs, prostitution, etc) and we help couples rebuild trust and real intimacy.
Laura Stockdale
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, PhD, APCC
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94102
People are complicated. Life can be challenging and all of us get stuck from time to time. My approach with clients is to sit with them as they process, learn, grow, and develop. My therapeutic approach focuses on validating, teaching, empathy, compassion, and confronting problematic thought processes and ideas. I seek to help my clients gain the tools they need to continue growing and developing throughout their lives. It’s my great privilege to walk with my clients on this journey. I am a trauma informed (EMDR trained) and insight-oriented therapist. For trauma work, I specialize in adults and cPTSD (complex PTSD).
People are complicated. Life can be challenging and all of us get stuck from time to time. My approach with clients is to sit with them as they process, learn, grow, and develop. My therapeutic approach focuses on validating, teaching, empathy, compassion, and confronting problematic thought processes and ideas. I seek to help my clients gain the tools they need to continue growing and developing throughout their lives. It’s my great privilege to walk with my clients on this journey. I am a trauma informed (EMDR trained) and insight-oriented therapist. For trauma work, I specialize in adults and cPTSD (complex PTSD).
Marina Counseling | Affirming & Inclusive Therapy
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, AMFT
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94123
Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face them alone. Our diverse team of therapists provides trauma-informed, holistic, and culturally-sensitive psychotherapy for adults, children, teens, couples, and families, in person in San Francisco's Marina and Downtown districts, and virtually for residents in all of California. Our sliding scale is thoughtfully adjusted to your financial circumstances. We take great care to connect you with a therapist who resonates with your lived experience and the challenges you're facing.
Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face them alone. Our diverse team of therapists provides trauma-informed, holistic, and culturally-sensitive psychotherapy for adults, children, teens, couples, and families, in person in San Francisco's Marina and Downtown districts, and virtually for residents in all of California. Our sliding scale is thoughtfully adjusted to your financial circumstances. We take great care to connect you with a therapist who resonates with your lived experience and the challenges you're facing.
Our ideal client is someone who knows they don’t want to keep “powering through,” but also doesn’t want to waste time (or money) cycling through therapists who aren’t the right fit. They might be navigating anxiety (racing thoughts, worry, panic), depression (low mood, numbness, fatigue), chronic stress or burnout, relationship conflict, major life transitions, grief, trauma-related symptoms, or feeling stuck in patterns they can’t explain. They may be a busy professional, a parent, a student, a caregiver, or simply someone who’s tired of carrying it alone. Many are high-functioning on the outside, but internally feel overwhelmed.
Our ideal client is someone who knows they don’t want to keep “powering through,” but also doesn’t want to waste time (or money) cycling through therapists who aren’t the right fit. They might be navigating anxiety (racing thoughts, worry, panic), depression (low mood, numbness, fatigue), chronic stress or burnout, relationship conflict, major life transitions, grief, trauma-related symptoms, or feeling stuck in patterns they can’t explain. They may be a busy professional, a parent, a student, a caregiver, or simply someone who’s tired of carrying it alone. Many are high-functioning on the outside, but internally feel overwhelmed.
Offering CA-based Telehealth ideal for People of the Global Majority (PGM): a term for ethnic groups which constitute about 85% of the global population. Also welcoming Families & Partnerships with ≥1 PGM in regular attendance.
I offer Xychotherapy: psychotherapy that recognizes therapeutic experiences existed long before psychotherapy was invented, and incorporates psychotherapy into global therapeutic wisdoms and practices.
Offering CA-based Telehealth ideal for People of the Global Majority (PGM): a term for ethnic groups which constitute about 85% of the global population. Also welcoming Families & Partnerships with ≥1 PGM in regular attendance.
I offer Xychotherapy: psychotherapy that recognizes therapeutic experiences existed long before psychotherapy was invented, and incorporates psychotherapy into global therapeutic wisdoms and practices.
Are you struggling with pornography or sexual compulsivity? Is secrecy, broken trust or loss of intimacy hurting your relationship? Or maybe you’re not in crisis, but you know your marriage could be stronger, more connected, more alive? You’re not alone–we have been through these issues personally and know what it’s like. I’m a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), and Hunter is a Certified Mentor Coach in long-term recovery. Together, we help men break free (porn, sexting, affairs, prostitution, etc) and we help couples rebuild trust and real intimacy.
Are you struggling with pornography or sexual compulsivity? Is secrecy, broken trust or loss of intimacy hurting your relationship? Or maybe you’re not in crisis, but you know your marriage could be stronger, more connected, more alive? You’re not alone–we have been through these issues personally and know what it’s like. I’m a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), and Hunter is a Certified Mentor Coach in long-term recovery. Together, we help men break free (porn, sexting, affairs, prostitution, etc) and we help couples rebuild trust and real intimacy.
We offer therapy for individuals, families & groups, as well as couples, throuples, & relationships of all types. The diverse clients that tend to be drawn to Church Street Integral Counseling Center (Church St ICC) seek to explore a wide range of experiences, including but not limited to their anxiety, depression, loneliness, grief, PTSD, stress, relationships, occupational concerns, substance use, life transitions, gender, sexuality, body image, shame, and spiritual growth. We serve people of all ages, economic and ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, and spiritual traditions, as well as atheists, agnostics, and those who do not consider themselves part of any spiritual or religious group. Our per-session fee ranges from $30 - $155 depending on your income. It feels important to note that we are not a crisis clinic nor do we offer addiction treatment services. All of our in-person therapy sessions are held at our San Francisco counseling center in the Noe Valley neighborhood, or by TeleHealth anywhere in California (by video only).
We offer therapy for individuals, families & groups, as well as couples, throuples, & relationships of all types. The diverse clients that tend to be drawn to Church Street Integral Counseling Center (Church St ICC) seek to explore a wide range of experiences, including but not limited to their anxiety, depression, loneliness, grief, PTSD, stress, relationships, occupational concerns, substance use, life transitions, gender, sexuality, body image, shame, and spiritual growth. We serve people of all ages, economic and ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, and spiritual traditions, as well as atheists, agnostics, and those who do not consider themselves part of any spiritual or religious group. Our per-session fee ranges from $30 - $155 depending on your income. It feels important to note that we are not a crisis clinic nor do we offer addiction treatment services. All of our in-person therapy sessions are held at our San Francisco counseling center in the Noe Valley neighborhood, or by TeleHealth anywhere in California (by video only).
Welcome. Are you ready for the work necessary to make real, enduring change? Do you have a troubling personal issue or suffer from general dissatisfaction? My orientation is to focus on the unconscious, the elusive essence of the problem. A powerful process unfolds when change occurs at this level of the mind. This opens the space for authentic personal transformation.
Welcome. Are you ready for the work necessary to make real, enduring change? Do you have a troubling personal issue or suffer from general dissatisfaction? My orientation is to focus on the unconscious, the elusive essence of the problem. A powerful process unfolds when change occurs at this level of the mind. This opens the space for authentic personal transformation.
Pablo Lo Giudice Polyamorous Kinks Fetishes Coupls
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
San Francisco, CA 94102
I'll meet you In Person or via Zoom, as a Spanish-bilingual psychotherapist with a diploma in sexology and a focus on rapid results-oriented therapy.
Learn to enjoy sexual intimacy and your kinks.
Create meaningful relationships and set healthy boundaries with those around you.
Do not settle for solitude or succumb to despair or depression.
Life is and CAN be beautiful.
I'll meet you In Person or via Zoom, as a Spanish-bilingual psychotherapist with a diploma in sexology and a focus on rapid results-oriented therapy.
Learn to enjoy sexual intimacy and your kinks.
Create meaningful relationships and set healthy boundaries with those around you.
Do not settle for solitude or succumb to despair or depression.
Life is and CAN be beautiful.
At Telehealth of California, we understand that life’s challenges can sometimes feel overwhelming. Whether you’re dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges or simply seeking personal growth, our dedicated team of over 50 experienced and compassionate mental health professionals is here to guide and support you on your path toward healing and happiness. Our practice uses a fully virtual model to offer affordable, accessible and effective mental health care for individuals across the state of California.
At Telehealth of California, we understand that life’s challenges can sometimes feel overwhelming. Whether you’re dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges or simply seeking personal growth, our dedicated team of over 50 experienced and compassionate mental health professionals is here to guide and support you on your path toward healing and happiness. Our practice uses a fully virtual model to offer affordable, accessible and effective mental health care for individuals across the state of California.
Immigration Psychological Evaluations - Dr.
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT, LPCC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
You are facing the stress and fear of an immigration case that feels deeply personal and overwhelming. You might be holding pain that no one else sees. Maybe you've experienced violence or persecution, or you're carrying the weight of separation from loved ones. You deserve to have your story told with dignity, accuracy, and care. Whether you're seeking asylum, a hardship waiver, a VAWA petition, or support with another immigration matter, this process can stir up powerful emotions such as anxiety, trauma, grief, and uncertainty about your future and the safety of your family.
You are facing the stress and fear of an immigration case that feels deeply personal and overwhelming. You might be holding pain that no one else sees. Maybe you've experienced violence or persecution, or you're carrying the weight of separation from loved ones. You deserve to have your story told with dignity, accuracy, and care. Whether you're seeking asylum, a hardship waiver, a VAWA petition, or support with another immigration matter, this process can stir up powerful emotions such as anxiety, trauma, grief, and uncertainty about your future and the safety of your family.
Life can get complicated and there is no handbook on how to handle things like depression, anxiety, addiction and relationship problems. It is important to know two things: 1. you are not alone, 2. challenges are always opportunities to grow and change your life. You are probably here because it's time to "do something different." Let us help guide you through this journey!
Life can get complicated and there is no handbook on how to handle things like depression, anxiety, addiction and relationship problems. It is important to know two things: 1. you are not alone, 2. challenges are always opportunities to grow and change your life. You are probably here because it's time to "do something different." Let us help guide you through this journey!
I tailor my approach to you as the individual client based on each unique situation. My therapy tool box includes years of collected training and tools in various modalities including cognitive-behavioral, acceptance and commitment, dialectical behavioral, exposure-response, Internal Family Systems, and psychodynamic therapies with all ages, populations, and issues. Clients can expect to leave sessions with me feeling seen, heard and validated, curious about what is happening within themselves, and with tools and steps to move forward with more confidence.
I tailor my approach to you as the individual client based on each unique situation. My therapy tool box includes years of collected training and tools in various modalities including cognitive-behavioral, acceptance and commitment, dialectical behavioral, exposure-response, Internal Family Systems, and psychodynamic therapies with all ages, populations, and issues. Clients can expect to leave sessions with me feeling seen, heard and validated, curious about what is happening within themselves, and with tools and steps to move forward with more confidence.
At Bridges Therapy Group of California, we’re dedicated to matching you with the perfect therapist for you and ensuring that your insurance will truly pay for your sessions. We are contracted, in-network providers with all the insurers listed below. We verify your benefits before you start so there are no surprises to you.
At Bridges Therapy Group of California, we’re dedicated to matching you with the perfect therapist for you and ensuring that your insurance will truly pay for your sessions. We are contracted, in-network providers with all the insurers listed below. We verify your benefits before you start so there are no surprises to you.
Dr. Andrew Khalil - The Poly Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT, LPCC
3 Endorsed
Online Only
You thought opening your relationship would bring energy, closeness, and possibility. You imagined feeling more alive, more connected, and more like yourself. Instead, you find yourself carrying worries you never expected. Maybe you feel insecure when your partner sees someone new. Maybe you feel guilty for wanting more than one connection. Or maybe the two of you are stuck in loops of communication that leave you hurt, confused, and questioning the future. You want this to work, but right now it feels heavier than it should. What was supposed to be fun has become overwhelming. Something needs to change.
You thought opening your relationship would bring energy, closeness, and possibility. You imagined feeling more alive, more connected, and more like yourself. Instead, you find yourself carrying worries you never expected. Maybe you feel insecure when your partner sees someone new. Maybe you feel guilty for wanting more than one connection. Or maybe the two of you are stuck in loops of communication that leave you hurt, confused, and questioning the future. You want this to work, but right now it feels heavier than it should. What was supposed to be fun has become overwhelming. Something needs to change.
Are you a young adult struggling with anxiety, overthinking, or feeling overwhelmed during a major life transition? Many of the clients I work with are navigating stress related to career changes, school, relationships, identity shifts, or the pressure to have life “figured out.” Even positive changes can bring anxiety, self-doubt, and burnout.
I specialize in working with young adults (18-30s) who are dealing with anxiety, chronic worry, low motivation, burn out, and the pressure to “do life right.”
Are you a young adult struggling with anxiety, overthinking, or feeling overwhelmed during a major life transition? Many of the clients I work with are navigating stress related to career changes, school, relationships, identity shifts, or the pressure to have life “figured out.” Even positive changes can bring anxiety, self-doubt, and burnout.
I specialize in working with young adults (18-30s) who are dealing with anxiety, chronic worry, low motivation, burn out, and the pressure to “do life right.”
Ashley Lynn Simon
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT, APCC
3 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94123
Healing begins with empowering people to recognize their control and individual strengths. We are all humans doing the best we can in our current circumstances. I use a blend of Gottman and EFT, while specializing in working with couples. I believe that any obstacle can be viewed as an opportunity to grow together and individually. For individuals, my approach is integrative, using CBT, psychodynamic, and humanistic existential approaches. I am dedicated to providing a safe space for individuals, couples, and families to feel supported, validated, and heard throughout their therapeutic journeys.
Healing begins with empowering people to recognize their control and individual strengths. We are all humans doing the best we can in our current circumstances. I use a blend of Gottman and EFT, while specializing in working with couples. I believe that any obstacle can be viewed as an opportunity to grow together and individually. For individuals, my approach is integrative, using CBT, psychodynamic, and humanistic existential approaches. I am dedicated to providing a safe space for individuals, couples, and families to feel supported, validated, and heard throughout their therapeutic journeys.
You've been considering therapy for a while, and now you’re taking the daring first step to look for support. You may be feeling overwhelmed, unable to relax, or even buried underneath your life and are wondering how you ended up here. Maybe it started at a certain workplace, a school, a move, a relationship change, a loss, or when you developed a chronic condition. Or maybe it started earlier in life. This may sound especially familiar to those who are: trans/nonbinary, LGBTQIA+, have chronic health conditions, neurodivergent, COVID conscious, disabled, first-gen, or working in/retiring from tech, entertainment, or finance.
You've been considering therapy for a while, and now you’re taking the daring first step to look for support. You may be feeling overwhelmed, unable to relax, or even buried underneath your life and are wondering how you ended up here. Maybe it started at a certain workplace, a school, a move, a relationship change, a loss, or when you developed a chronic condition. Or maybe it started earlier in life. This may sound especially familiar to those who are: trans/nonbinary, LGBTQIA+, have chronic health conditions, neurodivergent, COVID conscious, disabled, first-gen, or working in/retiring from tech, entertainment, or finance.
Navigating life stressors can be overwhelming and difficult for children, adolescents and parents. Watching a child struggle with mental health concerns can be difficult to know where to get additional help, and know how to approach behaviors at home. My goal as a therapist is to create a safe place that will allow children and adolescents to feel comfortable to talk about what is bothering them and learn how to cope with their stressors, as well as help parents feel like they can understand their child in their individual needs.
Navigating life stressors can be overwhelming and difficult for children, adolescents and parents. Watching a child struggle with mental health concerns can be difficult to know where to get additional help, and know how to approach behaviors at home. My goal as a therapist is to create a safe place that will allow children and adolescents to feel comfortable to talk about what is bothering them and learn how to cope with their stressors, as well as help parents feel like they can understand their child in their individual needs.
Couples Therapy - Atti Moricelli
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
You remember how it used to feel, the ease, the laughter, the warmth. Now it’s as if you’re living beside each other instead of with each other, circling the same arguments or avoiding the hard conversations altogether. The distance between you feels painful, confusing, and heavy. When you first met, you never imagined that the person you once felt so connected to would one day feel like a stranger. You find yourself wondering, When did everything change? Can we ever get back to what we had? Something inside you knows this can’t go on the same way. You can feel that things need to shift — but you don't know where to begin.
You remember how it used to feel, the ease, the laughter, the warmth. Now it’s as if you’re living beside each other instead of with each other, circling the same arguments or avoiding the hard conversations altogether. The distance between you feels painful, confusing, and heavy. When you first met, you never imagined that the person you once felt so connected to would one day feel like a stranger. You find yourself wondering, When did everything change? Can we ever get back to what we had? Something inside you knows this can’t go on the same way. You can feel that things need to shift — but you don't know where to begin.
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Why is it important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive?
Therapists and clients don’t need to share the same belief system or background to be able to work together effectively, but, especially for those whose concerns relate to their religion or cultural background, a therapist whose training includes a focus on cultural competence may be better able to form a therapeutic bond, even if they do not have an extensive history with or understanding of their client’s background before therapy begins.
Why is it important to find a therapist sensitive to Church of Christ/Latter Day Saints values?
Each individual brings a unique history and background to therapy, making it important to find a licensed therapist who is trained in a broad range of therapeutic modalities. In addition, for people who grow up in a faith tradition such as LDS that strongly influences the conduct of everyday life, finding a therapist who understands or shares that background can ease the disclosure of sensitive information and facilitate the therapeutic process.
Why might someone feel comfortable with an LDS-attuned therapist?
While qualifications and experience are always important, research has long established that a strong alliance between client and therapist is a major contributor to therapeutic effectiveness. It is wise to find a therapist who is responsive to your questions and concerns and with whom you feel you can establish a rapport. A therapist who is sensitive to LDS values and beliefs and the role they play in the lives of Church members can offer Mormon clients a welcome sense of safety, assurance that their community and culture will be understood, and contribute to the bond between client and therapist, all of which support the therapeutic process.
How do I recognize a good LDS therapist?
LDS therapists are licensed mental health professionals—holding a master’s or doctoral degree in medicine, nursing, psychology, counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy—who are also familiar with Mormon principles and values. They have an understanding of the culture and the important role the Church plays in the lives of individuals and families, which allows them to be especially sensitive to the kinds of emotional difficulties those raised in the faith can be prone to. Like all effective therapists, a good LDS therapist will have undergone training and certification in a variety of treatment modalities that help people through crises and enable them to master the challenges of everyday life.
Who is included in Psychology Today’s directory of Mormon/LDS therapists?
The directory of LDS therapists includes therapists who have shared their cultural background in their profiles. However, not all therapists choose to disclose this information; these individuals would not appear in search results for this reason. The directory also shows therapists who indicate that they have extensive experience working with LDS clients and/or communities, regardless of their own background or religious affiliation.