Prolonged Exposure Therapy in San Francisco, CA

I am an LMFT with over 16 years of experience working in mental health. I have 10 years of experience as a clinician and skills teacher in a comprehensive DBT program. I am experienced in CBT, Prolonged Exposure therapy , and working with psychotic, personality and mood disorders. Irreverence and humor are part of my personality. Bonus: if you like animals, you are sure to see an appearance during a session with me. And if you don't like animals, we can talk about that too.

Octave is a modern practice creating a new standard for mental healthcare that’s both high-quality and accessible to more people. With in-person and virtual clinics in California and New York, we partner with you to develop personalized plans that can include individual therapy, couples therapy, and groups to best suit your needs. Grounded in science, our approach enables you to experience profound change that is just as measurable as it is meaningful.

When you become a mother, everything changes. Even before the baby arrives, seismic shifts in our priorities, hopes, and fears begin. Our identities, our relationships, even our daily routines can feel like they've been blown up. Self-care feels impossible, and the learning curve can be overwhelming. And then there are the "shoulds" — the ones we hold for ourselves, and the ones that family or society put on us. It's no wonder that the joys of welcoming a new baby into the family often go hand-in-hand with stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges.

Hello I'm Julia Mendoza, a therapist providing therapy throughout the state of California. I have experience working with children and adults, in the areas of depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, LGBT+ issues, OCD, personality disorders, family problems, relationship and partner conflict, and traumas. I truly enjoy helping others and I have been told that I am funny, genuine, open-minded, and a good listener. Se habla Español!

"Your body is your subconscious mind and you can't heal it by talk alone." - Candace Pert. You may be unaware of your unconscious desires and how they affect your actions. You may know what the right choices are but choose comfort at the expense of your genuine desires. You need not criticize yourself to explore your challenges and make changes in your life.

My goal is to help people obtain insight, new perspectives, and tools for improved wellbeing. I enjoy working with a wide variety of people and implement a range of evidence-based treatments. When I work with people in therapy, I utilize the whole person and look at biological, psychological, and social factors that may be impacting their wellbeing. When we begin working together, I discuss different approaches to therapy so that you can make an informed decision about what approach you prefer.

Dr. Max Farber is a licensed clinical psychologist who helps foster positive change in people’s lives. He listens and co-creates therapy goals. Dr. Farber’s work often involves helping people to identify and live by the values that give their lives meaning and vitality, become more aware and accepting of emotions, worry less, problem solve with more flexibility, be more resilient to stress, change emotion driven behaviors to behavior choices that are more in line with core values, and to make new and enhance existing relationships, be they personal or professional.

Welcome, I'm a psychologist dedicated to serving those experiencing the effects of stress, trauma/PTSD, burnout, anxiety, and depression. I've worked in organizations that provide services for diverse populations, from the general public to first responders, healthcare professionals, and veterans, and I also completed an APA-accredited VA PTSD Postdoctoral Fellowship. My style is integrative, grounded in multiculturalism and evidence-based practice. I'm focused on understanding your lived experiences and the systems you live + work within while blending cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, and interpersonal therapeutic approaches.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist with a small private practice in San Francisco. I also currently offer sessions via video chat to individuals living anywhere in California and New York. I specialize in the treatment of trauma/PTSD, depression, and problems with adjustment during life transitions. I also offer couple therapy for those who may be struggling with communication and intimacy.

Do your worries or thoughts feel overwhelming? Do your compulsive behaviors feel out of your control? Now imagine that you can experience your thoughts and feelings without getting stuck trying to block them, change them, or act on them. Imagine being able to spend time with the people you love and accomplishing your goals. If you are ready to live your life joyfully, let's talk.

Marisa T. Mazza, Psy.D. is a licensed psychologist. She enjoys helping people learn new ways of interacting with thoughts and feelings so they can live meaningful lives. Her approach allows individuals to face their fears in a gradual and gentle way.

These are really tough times, aren't they? Existing issues feel bigger and it can be that much harder to cope. Therapy can heIp. I approach therapy in a warm and collaborative manner to help couples, individuals, and families identify new and adaptive ways to deal with life's challenges. In couples therapy, I use Emotion-Focused and Gottman approaches to help partners learn to manage and repair conflict, rebuild trust and intimacy, and build emotional connections. In family treatment, I'll work with your family to develop adaptive and healthy communication patterns, as well as address parenting concerns and behavioral issues.

Two Chairs takes a modern approach to therapy, delivering high-quality care virtually & in-person to clients in California. Decades of clinical psychology research shows that the therapeutic alliance, or the relationship between the client and therapist, is one of the strongest predictors of successful outcomes in individual therapy. Our personalized matching process ensures that we pair you with the right therapist from our full-time team of licensed clinicians. In fact, we guarantee the right match or your money back (96% of our clients report a successful match on the first try). Get started today by visiting our website.

I specialize in focused treatment for individuals who are suffering from the after effects of trauma and other stressful events. As a PTSD researcher, I use my specialized knowledge to tailor evidence-based treatments to each person's needs with compassion. I have worked with people who've experienced a variety of terrible events, such as combat, accidents, abuse, sexual assaults, and near death experiences. After such events, it is common to experience a variety of problems, including PTSD, guilt, shame, anger, depression, anxiety, substance use, or emotional dysregulation. If you are experiencing any of these problems, I can help.

You may be emotionally, physically, or spiritually in a space in your life that you might describe as challenging, confusing, and/or uncontrollable. There might be different struggles, that somehow reflect a similar underlying process. Perhaps, one that involves fear, avoidance, escaping, 'trying so hard', and eventually feeling helpless. Though our struggles may differ on the exterior, the underlying process is what often reflects our perspectives and emotional health. Addressing vs resisting our challenges can deepen our confidence in our ability to work through them. Thus, creating the space for a calm and grounded experience.

I initially specialized in treating PTSD, and trauma therapy continues to be one of my main passions. I have a diverse experience with a wide range of mental health/neurological disorders but more importantly, an ideal patient would be one who is open and willing to process difficult topics and memories as opposed to continuing to engage in avoidance (a short term bandage for a long term injury). I describe my style as collaborative, directive, and solution oriented, but also find power in allowing clients to process deep rooted issues in a non-judgmental way. **Please note I do not accept insurance***

We know how important it is to find the right match when choosing a therapist for yourself or a family member. At the Pacific Anxiety Group, we select therapists who are experts in their fields. Our members are affiliated with prestigious institutions in the Bay Area, including Stanford University, Palo Alto University, the University of California, San Francisco, and the VA Palo Alto, and they have received training at some of the top graduate programs in the country.

Amina holds 2 Bachelors of Arts degrees in Psychology & Japanese from UC Davis, and a Masters in Social Welfare from UC Berkeley. She has practiced in a wide range of settings for over 14 years from schools, inpatient psychiatric facilities, residential programs, community clinics, non profits, primary care clinics, to private and public first tier trauma hospitals across the California bay area & across Asia (Japan, Hong Kong).

Therapy helps to improve lives in a meaningful way (have better relationships with friends, family members and partners, improve our self-esteem); rather than offering just symptom relief. I work to help you identify issues, problems and patterns, but also to implement skills and tools make changes to these patterns. I offer a warm, compassionate, and collaborative environment, and I will work with you to tailor clinical interventions to fit your needs and goals.