Psychosis Therapists in San Francisco, CA
I specialize in providing individual therapy and specialized skills training programs for individuals with bipolar, major depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, and self-injury.
In far too many situations individuals with bipolar disorder, depression, and schizophrenia have internalized messages that there is no hope, that they are simply victims of their mental illness, and unable to reach their life goals. My practice, Inspiration Psychological Services' primary purpose is to provide individuals who struggle with mental illness with the neccessary coping skills that they need to manage symptoms, cope with everyday life challenges, and improve the quality of their lives.
I strongly believe in providing a supportive atmosphere that consists of understanding individual experiences, addressing needs, instilling hope, building on strengths, and recognizing potential.
I specialize in providing individual therapy and specialized skills training programs for individuals with bipolar, major depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, and self-injury.
In far too many situations individuals with bipolar disorder, depression, and schizophrenia have internalized messages that there is no hope, that they are simply victims of their mental illness, and unable to reach their life goals. My practice, Inspiration Psychological Services' primary purpose is to provide individuals who struggle with mental illness with the neccessary coping skills that they need to manage symptoms, cope with everyday life challenges, and improve the quality of their lives.
I strongly believe in providing a supportive atmosphere that consists of understanding individual experiences, addressing needs, instilling hope, building on strengths, and recognizing potential.
Michael Clarke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94101 (Online Only)
My name is Michael Clarke, and I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in California. I offer telehealth services to clients across the state. With over a decade of experience in psychiatric hospitals and community treatment, I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and other mental health challenges. I use evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Psychotherapy to help my clients make progress and feel empowered.
My name is Michael Clarke, and I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in California. I offer telehealth services to clients across the state. With over a decade of experience in psychiatric hospitals and community treatment, I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and other mental health challenges. I use evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Psychotherapy to help my clients make progress and feel empowered.
Anna Abramyan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94101 (Online Only)
I have experience in providing support to individuals experiencing mild to chronic symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, depression, schizophrenia/ psychosis, bipolar, borderline, anger/violence, addiction, and other mental health conditions.
I believe in meeting people where they’re at even if it’s rock bottom. I believe in radical acceptance, unconditional care, and creating a non-judgmental space when it comes to mental health. I believe in personal growth and mental health management without shame. I believe in proletarianism, equity, abolition of carceral systems, and social justice for all. I strive to be anti-racist and culturally competent.
I have experience in providing support to individuals experiencing mild to chronic symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, depression, schizophrenia/ psychosis, bipolar, borderline, anger/violence, addiction, and other mental health conditions.
I believe in meeting people where they’re at even if it’s rock bottom. I believe in radical acceptance, unconditional care, and creating a non-judgmental space when it comes to mental health. I believe in personal growth and mental health management without shame. I believe in proletarianism, equity, abolition of carceral systems, and social justice for all. I strive to be anti-racist and culturally competent.
I completed specialty training in CBT for psychosis, Social Skills Training, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Seeking Safety, among others.
I most often work with folks who are experiencing significant emotional distress, whether due to trauma, psychosis, chronic illness, or discrimination. It is my honor as a therapist to meet each client exactly where they are and use therapy as an opportunity for growth, validation, and empowerment. I enjoy collaborating with you to understand you values, preferences, and goals, and identify an approach that is most likely to be helpful for you- while leaving lots of room to tailor to your needs. Ultimately, therapy should help light a path forward towards a life you find meaningful, empowering, and joyful- something we all deserve.
I completed specialty training in CBT for psychosis, Social Skills Training, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Seeking Safety, among others.
I most often work with folks who are experiencing significant emotional distress, whether due to trauma, psychosis, chronic illness, or discrimination. It is my honor as a therapist to meet each client exactly where they are and use therapy as an opportunity for growth, validation, and empowerment. I enjoy collaborating with you to understand you values, preferences, and goals, and identify an approach that is most likely to be helpful for you- while leaving lots of room to tailor to your needs. Ultimately, therapy should help light a path forward towards a life you find meaningful, empowering, and joyful- something we all deserve.
Lesa M Pascali
Marriage & Family Therapist, Lesa Pascali, MFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94104 (Online Only)
My work can include Conservatorship, case management & working with families with problems with neurological imbalances & diseases such as schizophrenia, bipolar disease & other issues.
Welcome! I’m Lesa Pascali and I am committed to connecting with individuals, couples and families through individualized therapy and to helping them to discover/rediscover the harmony, meaning and wellness within their lives. After 23 years in law enforcement and 18 years doing therapy, I have dealt with a variety of situations. I’ve worked with individuals, couples and families, veterans, ex-offenders, children, teens and neurologically imbalanced individuals. I use a variety of therapies including RLT therapy, CBT & Solution Focused therapy and am a Certified Relational Life couples therapist.
My work can include Conservatorship, case management & working with families with problems with neurological imbalances & diseases such as schizophrenia, bipolar disease & other issues.
Welcome! I’m Lesa Pascali and I am committed to connecting with individuals, couples and families through individualized therapy and to helping them to discover/rediscover the harmony, meaning and wellness within their lives. After 23 years in law enforcement and 18 years doing therapy, I have dealt with a variety of situations. I’ve worked with individuals, couples and families, veterans, ex-offenders, children, teens and neurologically imbalanced individuals. I use a variety of therapies including RLT therapy, CBT & Solution Focused therapy and am a Certified Relational Life couples therapist.
Rey Lockwood
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94117 (Online Only)
I specialize in work with people who are neurodivergent, including autism, psychosis, ADHD and complex trauma.
I provide you with a place to speak freely, so that through this unique experience you can become yourself in a new way. I work with individuals, couples and children, with a focus on survivors, trans and queer people, neurodivergent people, and people in recovery. We may strategize together to address crises or life transitions, and we may speak on an existential plane with close attention to the unconscious. In any case, we will raise questions together, we will challenge normativity, and we will prioritize new connection. In our work together nothing is assumed, and in our speaking together new things become possible.
I specialize in work with people who are neurodivergent, including autism, psychosis, ADHD and complex trauma.
I provide you with a place to speak freely, so that through this unique experience you can become yourself in a new way. I work with individuals, couples and children, with a focus on survivors, trans and queer people, neurodivergent people, and people in recovery. We may strategize together to address crises or life transitions, and we may speak on an existential plane with close attention to the unconscious. In any case, we will raise questions together, we will challenge normativity, and we will prioritize new connection. In our work together nothing is assumed, and in our speaking together new things become possible.
CK Olivieri Blackmore
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94114 (Online Only)
CK has worked with a vast array of human experiences over the past 15 years - from polyamory and existential crises to severe psychosis and sexual trauma.
CK Olivieri Blackmore is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who approaches life with warmth, compassion, and creativity. CK specializes in relationship dynamics, post-traumatic stress disorders, and developmental life transitions. She is particularly adept at issues pertaining to the queer community and their loved ones. CK utilizes eclectic modalities such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, EFT, Gottman, and IFS to navigate the nuanced needs of her diverse clientele and the associated sexual and gendered concerns that arise. Blending insight-oriented and behavioral change practices, CK works from a quirky and truly innovative lens.
CK has worked with a vast array of human experiences over the past 15 years - from polyamory and existential crises to severe psychosis and sexual trauma.
CK Olivieri Blackmore is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who approaches life with warmth, compassion, and creativity. CK specializes in relationship dynamics, post-traumatic stress disorders, and developmental life transitions. She is particularly adept at issues pertaining to the queer community and their loved ones. CK utilizes eclectic modalities such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, EFT, Gottman, and IFS to navigate the nuanced needs of her diverse clientele and the associated sexual and gendered concerns that arise. Blending insight-oriented and behavioral change practices, CK works from a quirky and truly innovative lens.
Dr. Andrea Shelley is a licensed clinical psychologist and marriage and family therapist with over 20 years of experience working in a wide range of settings. She specializes in treating anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, substance abuse, as well as dual diagnosis of mental health diagnoses with substance use disorder. Dr. Shelley utilizes an evidence-based, collaborative, interactive, culturally aware, and empathetic approach and focuses on the impact of the individual diagnosis and treatment on loved ones, family, relationships, and work.
Dr. Andrea Shelley is a licensed clinical psychologist and marriage and family therapist with over 20 years of experience working in a wide range of settings. She specializes in treating anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, substance abuse, as well as dual diagnosis of mental health diagnoses with substance use disorder. Dr. Shelley utilizes an evidence-based, collaborative, interactive, culturally aware, and empathetic approach and focuses on the impact of the individual diagnosis and treatment on loved ones, family, relationships, and work.
Moses Simmons
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94103 (Online Only)
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I provide individual psychotherapy for adults, bringing extensive experience in community mental health to our sessions. Over the years, I've supported individuals facing a range of challenges, including addiction and substance use, psychosis, depression, suicidal ideation, generalized anxiety disorders, and OCD. Through this journey, I've developed a deep appreciation for the effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in addressing severe mental health conditions, while also recognizing its value as a transformative tool for those seeking stability amidst life's challenges.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I provide individual psychotherapy for adults, bringing extensive experience in community mental health to our sessions. Over the years, I've supported individuals facing a range of challenges, including addiction and substance use, psychosis, depression, suicidal ideation, generalized anxiety disorders, and OCD. Through this journey, I've developed a deep appreciation for the effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in addressing severe mental health conditions, while also recognizing its value as a transformative tool for those seeking stability amidst life's challenges.
Hello. My name is Stephen Keenan. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in CA. I have worked with a wide range of clients, from poverty-stricken to affluent, depressed and suicidal to angry and homicidal, geriatric to pediatric. I can help with anxiety, coping skills, depression, psychosis, and more. I use a humanistic, strengths based, supportive therapy approach for solution focused results. Of course, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is key to reframe and see things from a different lens, i.e. "I never thought if it that way." Therapy is about getting you the help you need and helping you reach your goals in treatment.
Hello. My name is Stephen Keenan. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in CA. I have worked with a wide range of clients, from poverty-stricken to affluent, depressed and suicidal to angry and homicidal, geriatric to pediatric. I can help with anxiety, coping skills, depression, psychosis, and more. I use a humanistic, strengths based, supportive therapy approach for solution focused results. Of course, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is key to reframe and see things from a different lens, i.e. "I never thought if it that way." Therapy is about getting you the help you need and helping you reach your goals in treatment.
psychosis and autistic spectrum disorders, characterological disorders, and/or with a history of trauma or abuse.
Everyone is unique. Your thoughts, feelings and needs are shaped by your own background, family history, past interpersonal encounters and other significant events, including early child trauma. Psychotherapy is an emotional process. As we discuss your concerns, it will surface unexamined parts of your life of which you may not be aware or want to experience. My central role as your therapist is to help you talk about and understand more fully these unexamined thoughts, feelings, and needs in the context of your past, develop greater understanding, tolerance and acceptance, and to bring changes to your current situation.
psychosis and autistic spectrum disorders, characterological disorders, and/or with a history of trauma or abuse.
Everyone is unique. Your thoughts, feelings and needs are shaped by your own background, family history, past interpersonal encounters and other significant events, including early child trauma. Psychotherapy is an emotional process. As we discuss your concerns, it will surface unexamined parts of your life of which you may not be aware or want to experience. My central role as your therapist is to help you talk about and understand more fully these unexamined thoughts, feelings, and needs in the context of your past, develop greater understanding, tolerance and acceptance, and to bring changes to your current situation.
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I have worked with a myriad of mental illnesses from Depression and Anxiety to Bipolar d/o and Schizophrenia.
My name is Cathy Alix, and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in San Bernardino, CA. I have a total of 14 years of experience and have been licensed since September 2016. For the last several years I have worked with a forensic population providing individual therapy. I am a very person-centered psychotherapist. I enjoy allowing the patient to determine therapeutic content while I do my best to meet them at their point of need while helping them to formulate their goals.
I have worked with a myriad of mental illnesses from Depression and Anxiety to Bipolar d/o and Schizophrenia.
My name is Cathy Alix, and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in San Bernardino, CA. I have a total of 14 years of experience and have been licensed since September 2016. For the last several years I have worked with a forensic population providing individual therapy. I am a very person-centered psychotherapist. I enjoy allowing the patient to determine therapeutic content while I do my best to meet them at their point of need while helping them to formulate their goals.
Hello. I work with adults, families and couples. My training and expertise are treating anxiety, depression, relationship/family/in-law issues, psychosis, personality disorders, life transition, immigrations and identity exploration. My therapy styles are warm, client centered, emotional focused. I share with my clients a lot that "You want to make sure you feel comfortable talking to me." It is true because therapy is personal.
Hello. I work with adults, families and couples. My training and expertise are treating anxiety, depression, relationship/family/in-law issues, psychosis, personality disorders, life transition, immigrations and identity exploration. My therapy styles are warm, client centered, emotional focused. I share with my clients a lot that "You want to make sure you feel comfortable talking to me." It is true because therapy is personal.
Dr. Eno Osaghae is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (PSY34976) based in California with specialized training in psychological evaluations, advocacy, crisis management, Schizophrenia Spectrum Disoder, PTSD/Trauma, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, addictive disorders, and working with individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum and neurodevelopmental disoders.
Dr. Eno Osaghae is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (PSY34976) based in California with specialized training in psychological evaluations, advocacy, crisis management, Schizophrenia Spectrum Disoder, PTSD/Trauma, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, addictive disorders, and working with individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum and neurodevelopmental disoders.
Gian Michael Sarabia
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MEd
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94116 (Online Only)
I thrive on working with individual clients to help them manage mild-moderate to severe anxiety and/or depression, trauma-stressors from individual and/or developmental/familial causes - as well as from systemic factors, schizophrenia spectrum symptoms, and personality challenges (e.
My name is Gian Michael Sarabia and I am a licensed psychotherapist. I focus on harder-to-treat condition(s) with individuals that may have been through a multitude of life traumas - due to their unique vulnerabilities. My approach mirrors positive psychology and I aim to de-stigmatize and help individuals accept themselves fully while offering classical and alternative psychotherapy frameworks for the purpose of processing challenging life situations.
I thrive on working with individual clients to help them manage mild-moderate to severe anxiety and/or depression, trauma-stressors from individual and/or developmental/familial causes - as well as from systemic factors, schizophrenia spectrum symptoms, and personality challenges (e.
My name is Gian Michael Sarabia and I am a licensed psychotherapist. I focus on harder-to-treat condition(s) with individuals that may have been through a multitude of life traumas - due to their unique vulnerabilities. My approach mirrors positive psychology and I aim to de-stigmatize and help individuals accept themselves fully while offering classical and alternative psychotherapy frameworks for the purpose of processing challenging life situations.
Robynne Herron
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94115
I have experience working with clients experiencing mental illness such as: depression, anxiety, PTSD, personality disorders, co-occurring disorders, substance use, Schizophrenia, BiPolar disorder, and ADHD.
Hello, I am Robynne (Robin üòâ) Herron. I am a Licensed Profession Clinical Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My approach is relaxed with a gratuitous use of humor. I favor existential and client-centered approaches. Typically, I work with clients that are focused on figuring out how to feel better; however, I have worked with many clients that weren't sure what feeling better would look like or that were stuck thinking it couldn't get better at all.
I have experience working with clients experiencing mental illness such as: depression, anxiety, PTSD, personality disorders, co-occurring disorders, substance use, Schizophrenia, BiPolar disorder, and ADHD.
Hello, I am Robynne (Robin üòâ) Herron. I am a Licensed Profession Clinical Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My approach is relaxed with a gratuitous use of humor. I favor existential and client-centered approaches. Typically, I work with clients that are focused on figuring out how to feel better; however, I have worked with many clients that weren't sure what feeling better would look like or that were stuck thinking it couldn't get better at all.
Hi! My name is Jenelle, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist & Professional Clinical Counselor. I am happy to see you are taking a step towards self-growth. I've been a therapist for 8 years working with ages 11-75 including teens, adults, and couples who struggle with the roller coaster of being human. Over the years I have worked with a wide range of mental health barriers including ADHD, depression, anxiety, complex mood & personality disorders, and psychosis. I love helping people develop skills and tools they can use independently to be successful and navigate the mountains of life. Let's tackle the next one together!
Hi! My name is Jenelle, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist & Professional Clinical Counselor. I am happy to see you are taking a step towards self-growth. I've been a therapist for 8 years working with ages 11-75 including teens, adults, and couples who struggle with the roller coaster of being human. Over the years I have worked with a wide range of mental health barriers including ADHD, depression, anxiety, complex mood & personality disorders, and psychosis. I love helping people develop skills and tools they can use independently to be successful and navigate the mountains of life. Let's tackle the next one together!
Hello, my name is Dr. Michael McCormick. I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. My approach to therapy is meeting my client where they are and moving them to where they want to be. My areas of focus are psychosis, depression, anxiety, mania, anger management, and trauma. My therapeutic approach to therapy is that I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral and Object Relations techniques. Since high school, I have been fascinated with the field of Psychology. I always was the friend who people came to help them resolve their problems. As a result, I decided to become a Psychologist.
Hello, my name is Dr. Michael McCormick. I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. My approach to therapy is meeting my client where they are and moving them to where they want to be. My areas of focus are psychosis, depression, anxiety, mania, anger management, and trauma. My therapeutic approach to therapy is that I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral and Object Relations techniques. Since high school, I have been fascinated with the field of Psychology. I always was the friend who people came to help them resolve their problems. As a result, I decided to become a Psychologist.
Colleen Prentice
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94102 (Online Only)
Colleen Prentice LCSW, 118341. My practice is client-centered, collaborative, trauma-informed, and solution-focused, starting where the client is at. My approach is holistic taking in the whole person with ongoing assessment and treatment planning focusing on the client's goals. Client populations that I’m experienced with range from anxiety and depression to schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, and bipolar disorder. I have also worked with clients who have ADHD and are on the autism spectrum as well as clients who have OCD. My age ranges from 7 to 82.
Colleen Prentice LCSW, 118341. My practice is client-centered, collaborative, trauma-informed, and solution-focused, starting where the client is at. My approach is holistic taking in the whole person with ongoing assessment and treatment planning focusing on the client's goals. Client populations that I’m experienced with range from anxiety and depression to schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, and bipolar disorder. I have also worked with clients who have ADHD and are on the autism spectrum as well as clients who have OCD. My age ranges from 7 to 82.
Hi, I am a Marriage & Family Therapist licensed in California with over 11 years of experience working as a mental health counselor, therapist, mentor to at-risk youth, and life coach. I have worked with clients (ages 4-70+) with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, personality disorders, relationship issues, career challenges, OCD, and ADHD. I also helped many people who have experienced anger control issues and eating disorders.
Hi, I am a Marriage & Family Therapist licensed in California with over 11 years of experience working as a mental health counselor, therapist, mentor to at-risk youth, and life coach. I have worked with clients (ages 4-70+) with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, personality disorders, relationship issues, career challenges, OCD, and ADHD. I also helped many people who have experienced anger control issues and eating disorders.
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Psychosis Therapists
What’s the most effective treatment for psychosis?
The most effective treatment for psychosis is coordinated specialty care. In this model, a team of professionals works with a patient to address all aspects of the underlying disorder. This approach incorporates individual or group therapy, employment and education support, family support and education, medication management (which often involves low doses of antipsychotics), and case management to facilitate problem-solving as needed.
When should people seek treatment for psychosis?
People should seek immediate treatment at the earliest indication of psychosis. Symptoms include delusions, hallucinations, disorganized or blocked speech, and agitated body movements. Early signs that a person may be developing a disorder that will lead to psychosis include suspiciousness of others, memory problems and distractibility, an inability to think clearly, rapid or nonsensical speech, withdrawal from friends or family, aggression toward others, and sensitivity to bright lights or noises.
What if psychosis is left untreated?
Without treatment, psychosis can have significant repercussions, including injuries, job loss, homelessness, financial or legal trouble, ruptured relationships, and suffering for the person and their family. While early treatment for psychosis often yields the best results, there is no point past which it becomes useless to seek treatment. At any point, treatment can make a difference.
How do I get someone else to seek treatment for psychosis?
It’s extremely difficult to watch a loved one suffer from hallucinations, delusions, and other elements of psychosis—sometimes exacerbated by their fears of treatment. Have a conversation with them in a quiet space and maintain a calm, supportive tone. Share your concerns about behaviors you’ve observed, suggest treatment, and explain the potential benefits. Listen carefully to their responses. The person may not be ready after one conversation, but with time, they may come around.