Narrative Therapists in San Francisco, CA

My practice is devoted to therapy with gay men and counseling for gay couples. I specialize in gay, bisexual and trans issues, including relationships, intimacy and sex, as well as depression, anxiety, trauma, isolation and HIV. I have written extensively about the psychological and social issues of gay men and gay communities. My most recent book, released by Farrar, Straus and Giroux (and Penguin Random House in the U.K.), is "Out of the Shadows: Reimagining Gay Men's Lives."

Personal issues often show up in relationships where we get caught in freeze, fight, or flight reactions. Friendships, colleagues, family, and intimate partners are our best mirrors leading to effective personal work in therapy. My experiential three-fold model of problem solving integrates mind, body, and emotions. We begin with the description of a problem or struggle, identify associated emotions, and locate the way the issue is held somatically. This may develop into a visual or symbolic representation with which one can dialogue, apply insight, antidote and release, or reveal deeper targets that need to be reprocessed.

Life and relationships bring vulnerability, often accompanied by pain and betrayal. Unprocessed, these experiences shape our self-image and future connections. Hurt or trauma can leave us feeling small, lonely, and burdened by secrecy or shame. Collaboratively, I help clients unlock patterns and painful experiences, fostering awareness and facilitating their journey towards embracing a fuller, unencumbered life.

Seeking out therapy is a very heroic action in and of itself, perhaps your first proactive step into redefining your sense of self, creating a new life story, and taking a leap into the direction of self-care. If you are reading this, you may be in a state of uncertainty, or perhaps connected more deeply than you would like to be to the effects of depression, anxiety, or your daily life situations. Maybe, you are wrestling in a relationship with someone you love; perhaps, finding the words to communicate who you are and how you feel may seem unattainable and challenging at best.

Hello and Welcome. Our agency offers affordable, low-cost, telehealth therapy, exclusively in California. I provide supportive and restorative therapy for those impacted by grief and loss, stress, anxiety, depression, fear of the future or unknown, as well as sadness, regret, guilt, and/or shame. I also support individuals who want to work on their own personal growth including self-esteem, self-confidence, identity appreciation, life choices, and life transitions.

By learning how to use Narrative Therapy, you will easily discover your lifes' internal and often sub-conscious beliefs that drive your values and behaviors. Together we explore which of your many self narratives can be re-created or re-structured, to provide you with a better focus nee goals, a stronger sense of purpose, and hope for future happiness. I provide you with a safe, professional, confidential and respectful experience that gives you back your energy and joy. Come work together with me.

Our society teaches us to value independence, confidence and productivity – sometimes to the detriment of personal relationships and our own sense of self-worth. Almost daily we are bombarded with narrowly defined gender roles, and ‘rules’ around how we should look, act, think and feel. I enjoy collaborating with clients to reconsider the boundaries of their lives, how they create meaningful relationships, and in doing so, identify their preferred ways of engaging with the world around them. I have been a therapist for 10 years and in 2023 founded Avani Counseling, which serves clients all over California.

Have you ever told anyone your story? Really told it? My practice is centered on healing from childhood wounds. I hold space for my clients to process through their childhood trauma, abuse, and other adverse childhood experiences that have impacted their lives; then and now. As an adult child-survivor myself, I hold a deep passion and connection with adult child survivors who have made the vulnerable choice to heal. My clients and beloved ones would describe me as a “soft place to land”. I believe my own childhood experiences and healing journey, has influenced that.

I specialize in helping people to heal. I am committed to being of service and availing myself to those who need to heal emotional wounds, achieve more clarity, and agency over their lives.

Hello! I am Laisa Jamison, LCSW and I have experience working with children and adolescents. I spent the past 11 years working primarily with children and their families working with the following population: children who have experienced complex trauma, children with psychiatric hospitalizations, children who are system involved with Child Welfare, children struggling with depression, anxiety, anger, oppositional behaviors, impairments in family and school setting, adjustments disorders, life stressors, and self-esteem issues.

I specialize in treating people engaged in making life transitions, whether they have been consciously chosen or not. My threshold work focuses on assisting you to skillfully navigate the space between what was and what is yet to be, an often uncomfortable time called ‘liminal space’, when what can become deeply transformative may feel more like a disorienting upheaval. Issues such as depression and anxiety; the changes we encounter because of health and aging; shifts in self-expression, relationships, work, and your unique spiritual connection to this life may all be redefined in the transition.

Welcome to a nurturing space where healing begins. I offer a sanctuary for children, teens, and adults to explore their emotions through both conversation and the expressive language of art. Together, we embark on a journey to challenge and transform unhealthy patterns by delving into their origins. My practice specializes in nurturing the healing process for concerns like anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, and fostering healthy relationships. Whether you're feeling stuck, unheard, or adrift, I personalize my approach to your distinct needs, guiding you toward healing, hope, and reconnection.

Hello! My name is Eric Llorente, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I look forward to helping in your journey and helping make the changes you would like to make in your life! I have various experiences in community mental health with severe mental health disorders such as major depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and Schizophrenia. I have a passion for supporting the LGBTQIA+ community as I have background work in gender and sexuality. I enjoy working with all clients from all walks of life.

I like to take a comprehensive, collaborative approach to treatment and focus on building a professional and positive relationship versus treating a diagnosis. To me, it is important to build a genuine relationship based on trust, openness and honesty, that emphasizes meeting the client where they’re at. I believe the client is an expert in their own lives and my role is to help them become a healthier, happier version of themselves.

My name is Ramona Taylor. I am a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist practicing in both Hawaii and California. I specialize in brief therapy and experiential therapies. I approach therapy with the goal that each session is meaningful and that clients are able to experience noticeable changes in a relatively short time. I work with adult individuals who are suffering from depression, relational problems, anxiety, ADHD, and PTSD. Additionally, I am a Christian therapist with additional training to work with individuals who prefer therapy to integrate their Christian perspective.

We all experience times when we've felt frustrated, stuck, or dissatisfied with our lives and what we want or how to move forward. While some clients are looking for immediate solutions, others want to explore the “why” behind it all. I believe we can focus on both. We'll move at your pace to understand what isn't working and why. My goal is to help you learn ways to tackle life's challenges, slow down, and feel more connected with your emotions. I'm also very passionate about helping couples seeking to improve their communication and reduce conflict leading to increased intimacy and connection.

I have over 10 years of experience working as a clinician in a variety of settings. I am adept at working with patients affected by addiction, complex trauma, as well as depression and anxiety. I have also helped many people who have experienced medical trauma, as well as life-changing illness and injury. My counseling style is warm and engaging. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My approach is client-centered and trauma-informed, combining psychodynamic therapy and narrative counseling with mindfulness to meet your unique and specific needs.

In addition to working with individuals who experience depression, anxiety, trauma & PTSD, my areas of experience and interest include issues affecting Latinx/Chicanx/Hispanic communities, such as cultural stress and trauma, gender, migration, inter-culturalism, language, first-generation college students, and non-violent parenting practices. My offerings include individual bilingual (English/Spanish) therapy services for adults and teens that places emphasis on collaboration, social justice, and holistic wellness. My clinical collaboration is done through the use of psychodynamic, school-based, and narrative practices approaches.

As a couples counselor and narrative therapist, I bring decades of experience helping people to re-author their stories. It's not every day that you reach out to try couples therapy or individual psychotherapy. You may be hoping to move past challenges that are restricting your or your relationship's ability to grow and thrive. My clients teach me about their experiences in a safe, caring environment. We take steps towards rewriting and living empowered stories for the past, present, and future. I have had the privilege of collaborating with countless clients toward meaningful change and gained insight, tools, skills, and actions.