Positive Psychology Therapists in San Francisco, CA
I know what it's like being scared to seek help. I know that asking for help can sometimes feel like things are failing and I caused them. I also know how nervous I felt when I looked for assistance and wanting to begin therapy, scared with questions like, will I be judged? Will they keep my confidence? Can I trust them? I knew that when seeking therapy and looking for help all I wanted was for things to be better, get better, live healthier and be accepted. Therapy is scary, it can bring up issues that may be more frightening than you would like to cope with. Therapy is also helpful, healthy and the best part is, you're not alone.
I know what it's like being scared to seek help. I know that asking for help can sometimes feel like things are failing and I caused them. I also know how nervous I felt when I looked for assistance and wanting to begin therapy, scared with questions like, will I be judged? Will they keep my confidence? Can I trust them? I knew that when seeking therapy and looking for help all I wanted was for things to be better, get better, live healthier and be accepted. Therapy is scary, it can bring up issues that may be more frightening than you would like to cope with. Therapy is also helpful, healthy and the best part is, you're not alone.
Are you feeling stuck with anxiety, self-doubt, or disconnection from yourself and others? Do intimacy struggles, sex therapy concerns, or questions about your worth and boundaries leave you feeling isolated? These challenges can feel overwhelming, but there is hope for deeper connection and healing. Together, we can explore and shift patterns that hold you back, building resilience and renewed confidence. Taking the first step toward greater connection and joy can open the door to lasting change.
Are you feeling stuck with anxiety, self-doubt, or disconnection from yourself and others? Do intimacy struggles, sex therapy concerns, or questions about your worth and boundaries leave you feeling isolated? These challenges can feel overwhelming, but there is hope for deeper connection and healing. Together, we can explore and shift patterns that hold you back, building resilience and renewed confidence. Taking the first step toward greater connection and joy can open the door to lasting change.
I offer multiple modalities ranging from inner child work, trauma focused CBT, EMDR, solution focused, mindfulness, positive psychology, Somatic Yoga & Restorative Yoga, bilateral stimulation and other evidence based modalities to help clients process their trauma that presents as anxiety, depression, stress and self-sabotaging behaviors.
If you are feeling stuck due to a traumatic past that you are struggling to deal with and you need an empathetic, knowledgeable, experienced professional to help you navigate through the broken and dysregulated pieces then email me today. Trauma can show up in so many different ways from depression, anxiety, self-harming behaviors, dysfunctional relationships, and so much more. As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional 2 it is my goal to not only assist you in the process of healing but to help you establish coping skills to manage distress and maintain appropriate self-care so that you can obtain peace and emotional well being.
I offer multiple modalities ranging from inner child work, trauma focused CBT, EMDR, solution focused, mindfulness, positive psychology, Somatic Yoga & Restorative Yoga, bilateral stimulation and other evidence based modalities to help clients process their trauma that presents as anxiety, depression, stress and self-sabotaging behaviors.
If you are feeling stuck due to a traumatic past that you are struggling to deal with and you need an empathetic, knowledgeable, experienced professional to help you navigate through the broken and dysregulated pieces then email me today. Trauma can show up in so many different ways from depression, anxiety, self-harming behaviors, dysfunctional relationships, and so much more. As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional 2 it is my goal to not only assist you in the process of healing but to help you establish coping skills to manage distress and maintain appropriate self-care so that you can obtain peace and emotional well being.
I specialize in working with individuals, couples, and families going through major life changes, such as birth and death, and confronting challenges related to anxiety, trauma, grief, and addiction of all kinds.
I specialize in working with individuals, couples, and families going through major life changes, such as birth and death, and confronting challenges related to anxiety, trauma, grief, and addiction of all kinds.
Email is best to contact me! I love to help individuals who are serious about their healing journey and ready to take the next step. Let's get your power back that resides inside of you to establish a sense of happiness, fulfillment, self-worth, self-love, and wholeness utilizing a holistic approach. have worked working with victims of sexual assault, women recovering from addiction, children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I believe in focusing on the whole body for long-lasting results.
Email is best to contact me! I love to help individuals who are serious about their healing journey and ready to take the next step. Let's get your power back that resides inside of you to establish a sense of happiness, fulfillment, self-worth, self-love, and wholeness utilizing a holistic approach. have worked working with victims of sexual assault, women recovering from addiction, children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I believe in focusing on the whole body for long-lasting results.
I primarily work with youth who have learning and developmental differences, striving to accurately identify the unique strengths each individual possesses, as well as social, cognitive, and behavioral challenges that may be hindering success. Sessions will focus on building capacity, emotional regulation, and self-advocacy.
I primarily work with youth who have learning and developmental differences, striving to accurately identify the unique strengths each individual possesses, as well as social, cognitive, and behavioral challenges that may be hindering success. Sessions will focus on building capacity, emotional regulation, and self-advocacy.
Longing for more energy and clarity to thrive in life? Do past pain, unwanted thoughts, or strained relationships feel like obstacles to your happiness? If you’re ready to let go of the worry you’re carrying and embrace joy, ease, and success, I invite you to explore a creative and effective approach. I blend creativity and logic, focus and curiosity, thoughts and emotions, helping you release worries and feel at ease through a unique combination of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Art Therapy.
Longing for more energy and clarity to thrive in life? Do past pain, unwanted thoughts, or strained relationships feel like obstacles to your happiness? If you’re ready to let go of the worry you’re carrying and embrace joy, ease, and success, I invite you to explore a creative and effective approach. I blend creativity and logic, focus and curiosity, thoughts and emotions, helping you release worries and feel at ease through a unique combination of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Art Therapy.
This human experience is at times daunting. Even welcomed life transitions can leave us feeling untethered. You may be struggling to feel comfortable in your own skin, find deeper connection in your relationships, or knowing your place in this world. I believe in the innate wisdom each individual possesses. I will accompany you into this lifelong process of returning to your sense of self. We come to know ourselves more fully through our relationships even as the discoveries may be startling or disorienting. Through these explorations you will find a deepened connection with what you ardently seek.
This human experience is at times daunting. Even welcomed life transitions can leave us feeling untethered. You may be struggling to feel comfortable in your own skin, find deeper connection in your relationships, or knowing your place in this world. I believe in the innate wisdom each individual possesses. I will accompany you into this lifelong process of returning to your sense of self. We come to know ourselves more fully through our relationships even as the discoveries may be startling or disorienting. Through these explorations you will find a deepened connection with what you ardently seek.
People can change and evolve. I utilize an integrative and empirically-validated method that often helps clients change quite rapidly. I am a compassionate, dedicated and fully-licensed Psychologist. My formal training was at an American Psychological Assoc. accredited, university-based Ph.D. program and Internship site. For more information regarding my services, please go to my website, which I created specifically to help you determine whether you seek the type of personal change work I provide. I hope it achieves that for you. If you have questions, email me. If I don't answer, please re-send because I miss them sometimes.
People can change and evolve. I utilize an integrative and empirically-validated method that often helps clients change quite rapidly. I am a compassionate, dedicated and fully-licensed Psychologist. My formal training was at an American Psychological Assoc. accredited, university-based Ph.D. program and Internship site. For more information regarding my services, please go to my website, which I created specifically to help you determine whether you seek the type of personal change work I provide. I hope it achieves that for you. If you have questions, email me. If I don't answer, please re-send because I miss them sometimes.
Nate Hinerman, PhD, LMFT, is Dean of Undergraduate Programs at Golden Gate University, San Francisco, where he is also a tenured Professor of Psychology, as well as the Chair of the Psychology Department. He is also on the faculty at the University of San Francisco, teaching in the Nursing School, and in the Religious Studies Department. He serves as Chair of the San Francisco End of Life Network, a community-based support and education group for hospice and palliative care professionals and patients, now in its 23rd year (www.sfeol.org).
Nate Hinerman, PhD, LMFT, is Dean of Undergraduate Programs at Golden Gate University, San Francisco, where he is also a tenured Professor of Psychology, as well as the Chair of the Psychology Department. He is also on the faculty at the University of San Francisco, teaching in the Nursing School, and in the Religious Studies Department. He serves as Chair of the San Francisco End of Life Network, a community-based support and education group for hospice and palliative care professionals and patients, now in its 23rd year (www.sfeol.org).
Larry O'Connor, Marriage and Family Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, MA, MS
2 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94110
Lately, I've been exploring positive psychology, learning theories, and integrating coaching with psychotherapy for a more holistic approach.
Turn Challenges into Triumphs I don’t see the challenges you face as defining you. Instead, I view them as opportunities to discover your strengths and build the skills to overcome what's holding you back—now and in the future. My approach is genuine, informal, and collaborative. I strive to truly understand you by listening closely, asking the right questions, and ensuring I capture your perspective. In our sessions, you'll find focused attention, professional insights, and a mix of openness, enthusiasm, and encouragement. I also bring real-life examples and a touch of humor to keep our work engaging and impactful.
Lately, I've been exploring positive psychology, learning theories, and integrating coaching with psychotherapy for a more holistic approach.
Turn Challenges into Triumphs I don’t see the challenges you face as defining you. Instead, I view them as opportunities to discover your strengths and build the skills to overcome what's holding you back—now and in the future. My approach is genuine, informal, and collaborative. I strive to truly understand you by listening closely, asking the right questions, and ensuring I capture your perspective. In our sessions, you'll find focused attention, professional insights, and a mix of openness, enthusiasm, and encouragement. I also bring real-life examples and a touch of humor to keep our work engaging and impactful.
Start seeing challenges as opportunities to get your needs met and improve your relationship! I’m Dr. Sean Robertson, creator of RDP. I work as an online Couples Counselor and Intimacy Coach. I know relationships can be hard, even though they’re also one of the most fulfilling parts of our life. In my couples counseling I create an empathic space for learning and deep connection, while also being diligent about ensuring that clients implement the tools I teach. My methods are based in behavioral psychology, Gottman Method, and attachment psychology.
Start seeing challenges as opportunities to get your needs met and improve your relationship! I’m Dr. Sean Robertson, creator of RDP. I work as an online Couples Counselor and Intimacy Coach. I know relationships can be hard, even though they’re also one of the most fulfilling parts of our life. In my couples counseling I create an empathic space for learning and deep connection, while also being diligent about ensuring that clients implement the tools I teach. My methods are based in behavioral psychology, Gottman Method, and attachment psychology.
Perhaps you are seeking a path of self-exploration or struggling with anxiety, depression or low self-esteem. You may need some additional time to talk and make some sense out the barriers to your personal goals. Or you may desire to learn practical skills to cope with your pain. Every person is unique, which means that our time together would be tailored to your particular needs based on cultural background, family dynamics and personal values. Either way, I will be present with you and assist you as you journey toward a meaningful life.
Perhaps you are seeking a path of self-exploration or struggling with anxiety, depression or low self-esteem. You may need some additional time to talk and make some sense out the barriers to your personal goals. Or you may desire to learn practical skills to cope with your pain. Every person is unique, which means that our time together would be tailored to your particular needs based on cultural background, family dynamics and personal values. Either way, I will be present with you and assist you as you journey toward a meaningful life.
Congratulations on looking for a therapist. These are difficult times, and you’re not alone if you find yourself struggling with feelings of depression, worry, and uncertainty. Therapy can reduce suffering and foster the growth of hope, equanimity, joy, and feelings of connectedness. For those starting therapy, I prioritize building a strong rapport within a climate of safety and trust; a compassionate, empathetic therapeutic environment; and clear and responsive communication; and respect for your personal goals and values.
Congratulations on looking for a therapist. These are difficult times, and you’re not alone if you find yourself struggling with feelings of depression, worry, and uncertainty. Therapy can reduce suffering and foster the growth of hope, equanimity, joy, and feelings of connectedness. For those starting therapy, I prioritize building a strong rapport within a climate of safety and trust; a compassionate, empathetic therapeutic environment; and clear and responsive communication; and respect for your personal goals and values.
I am passionate about creating a safe, affirming, and empowering space for LGBTQ+ and transgender individuals, polyamorous and non-monogamous relationships, those exploring their personal and relational identities, and people from all walks of life seeking deeper understanding, meaningful connections, and inner healing. My work is grounded in empathy, authenticity, and the belief that everyone deserves support personalized to their unique journey. For some, feeling aligned is important—you can feel safe and seen in knowing that I am part of the LGBTQ+ community and personally embrace a non-traditional relationship style.
I am passionate about creating a safe, affirming, and empowering space for LGBTQ+ and transgender individuals, polyamorous and non-monogamous relationships, those exploring their personal and relational identities, and people from all walks of life seeking deeper understanding, meaningful connections, and inner healing. My work is grounded in empathy, authenticity, and the belief that everyone deserves support personalized to their unique journey. For some, feeling aligned is important—you can feel safe and seen in knowing that I am part of the LGBTQ+ community and personally embrace a non-traditional relationship style.
My services provide a safe space to explore and empower yourself and learn to overcome obstacles getting in the way of living your most fulfilling life. Clients come to me for treatment of a wide range of symptoms and disorders, including stress, anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, performance psychology, concussion recovery, and executive coaching. Whether you are seeking targeted coaching on work performance or exploration of your past and current life circumstances, I offer a compassionate but focused approach to increasing fulfillment and success.
My services provide a safe space to explore and empower yourself and learn to overcome obstacles getting in the way of living your most fulfilling life. Clients come to me for treatment of a wide range of symptoms and disorders, including stress, anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, performance psychology, concussion recovery, and executive coaching. Whether you are seeking targeted coaching on work performance or exploration of your past and current life circumstances, I offer a compassionate but focused approach to increasing fulfillment and success.
I help individuals navigate through depression, anxiety, and life stress by providing a supportive and collaborative space for self-exploration and growth. My approach is compassionate, practical, and tailored to your unique needs, helping you develop insight and strategies to create meaningful change in your life. If you’re feeling overwhelmed and need a therapist who understands the pressures of work and daily life, I’m here to help.
I help individuals navigate through depression, anxiety, and life stress by providing a supportive and collaborative space for self-exploration and growth. My approach is compassionate, practical, and tailored to your unique needs, helping you develop insight and strategies to create meaningful change in your life. If you’re feeling overwhelmed and need a therapist who understands the pressures of work and daily life, I’m here to help.
I understand how important it is for my clients to feel supported and be able to address their immediate concerns as quickly and as effectively as possible. I view therapy as a collaborative process where I work with my clients to acquire the appropriate coping skills for their present difficulties while gaining the understanding and insight needed to handle future challenges. By working together, I will help you to build on your strengths and expand your skills to not only cope with the obstacles in life, but to optimize your well-being and to reach for your full potential.
I understand how important it is for my clients to feel supported and be able to address their immediate concerns as quickly and as effectively as possible. I view therapy as a collaborative process where I work with my clients to acquire the appropriate coping skills for their present difficulties while gaining the understanding and insight needed to handle future challenges. By working together, I will help you to build on your strengths and expand your skills to not only cope with the obstacles in life, but to optimize your well-being and to reach for your full potential.
I provide a warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental environment where my clients can freely express themselves and feel truly seen. Drawing from a variety of well-researched therapeutic approaches, I tailor treatments to effectively address their specific concerns. My primary focus is on supporting clients in achieving their goals, nurturing their strengths, and enhancing their resilience. I truly enjoy assisting individuals in their personal growth and celebrating the unique qualities that define them. I have assisted clients across different healthcare settings, such as Stanford and the VA.
I provide a warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental environment where my clients can freely express themselves and feel truly seen. Drawing from a variety of well-researched therapeutic approaches, I tailor treatments to effectively address their specific concerns. My primary focus is on supporting clients in achieving their goals, nurturing their strengths, and enhancing their resilience. I truly enjoy assisting individuals in their personal growth and celebrating the unique qualities that define them. I have assisted clients across different healthcare settings, such as Stanford and the VA.
Are you feeling a loss of peace, and uncertain with life circumstances? Have you lost a loved one and still grieving the loss? Do you feel like your past is not over, and trauma still haunts you today? Do you feel misunderstood or like something is missing? If so, I can help support you in overcoming challenges and support your growth. Not addressing trauma or stressors can lead to diminished mental health which may lead to poor health and poor quality of life. I am honored to be a part of your healing journey!
Are you feeling a loss of peace, and uncertain with life circumstances? Have you lost a loved one and still grieving the loss? Do you feel like your past is not over, and trauma still haunts you today? Do you feel misunderstood or like something is missing? If so, I can help support you in overcoming challenges and support your growth. Not addressing trauma or stressors can lead to diminished mental health which may lead to poor health and poor quality of life. I am honored to be a part of your healing journey!
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Positive Psychology Therapists
How does positive psychology therapy work?
Positive psychology therapy derives from the work of Martin Seligman of the University of Pennsylvania. He and others developed the field of positive psychology building on humanistic theory. Positive psychology therapy is similar to acceptance and commitment therapy, and it essentially quiets emotional distress through positivity, contentment, and well-being. This therapy does not reduce the individual to symptoms and conditions.
When do I know if I need treatment using positive psychology?
If an individual is overwhelmed by emotional distress and general negativity, they may feel trapped. A positive psychology therapist can help them view their emotions and behaviors differently, and approach life with a better understanding of their positive strengths. This therapy can provide an individual with the coping skills needed for a healthier and more constructive life.
What should I expect from positive psychology therapy?
The patient may be asked to explore their signature strengths. The therapist will also ask the individual to talk about their goals, which should be specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and timely. Discussing negative experiences and symptoms is important, but so is the exploration of positive experiences. The objective is to identify and lessen negative thoughts and behaviors and move toward optimal health and productivity. The individual will see life in a more positive and fulfilling way. This therapy is proactive and may use forgiveness, gratitude, hope, and compassion to help reframe negativity.
Is positive psychology effective in therapy?
Positive psychology therapy is evidence-based and effective. One study found that people with eating disorders benefit from this type of intervention. This therapy encourages the person to reframe their distressed thoughts and move into healthier patterns of functioning. This therapy also aims to move an individual toward what works well in their life. Positive psychology therapy can elicit lifelong change, with higher levels of satisfaction, less stress, as well as positive emotional and behavioral habits.