Secular and Non-Religious Therapists in San Francisco, CA
I specialize in ADHD (therapy, coaching, assessment) and ASD, eating disorders and body image, and couples therapy. I balance insight with tools and skills to help you heal and change. My approach to couples therapy is active, and I strive to help you create change and grow/heal as a team.
I specialize in ADHD (therapy, coaching, assessment) and ASD, eating disorders and body image, and couples therapy. I balance insight with tools and skills to help you heal and change. My approach to couples therapy is active, and I strive to help you create change and grow/heal as a team.
Hello! My name is Annu, and I am a therapist in San Francisco (and online). I work with immigrants and adult-children of immigrants....also known as Third Culture Kids (TCK) or First Generation Americans. I work with multi-cultural and multi-racial couples, many of whom are people of color. I work with successful, career-driven achievers. I belong to each of these demographics - my parents immigrated to the US in 1971, and I worked in the corporate world for nearly 2 decades, climbing the corporate ladder rapidly before pivoting my career by going back to school to study counseling psychology. I work virtually via Zoom or phone.
Hello! My name is Annu, and I am a therapist in San Francisco (and online). I work with immigrants and adult-children of immigrants....also known as Third Culture Kids (TCK) or First Generation Americans. I work with multi-cultural and multi-racial couples, many of whom are people of color. I work with successful, career-driven achievers. I belong to each of these demographics - my parents immigrated to the US in 1971, and I worked in the corporate world for nearly 2 decades, climbing the corporate ladder rapidly before pivoting my career by going back to school to study counseling psychology. I work virtually via Zoom or phone.
If you are looking for ways to heal from past hurts, create a life worth living, or are dealing with anxiety, stress, or life transitions, I can offer you support and skills to help lessen your pain and make you more effective in moving your life forward. You may also be dealing with trauma and, with focused trauma therapy, I can help you find a greater sense of calm. If you are in a couple, and hoping to improve your connection and communication, deal with past hurts, or simply to be more loving to one another, we can work together to create a stronger relationship.
If you are looking for ways to heal from past hurts, create a life worth living, or are dealing with anxiety, stress, or life transitions, I can offer you support and skills to help lessen your pain and make you more effective in moving your life forward. You may also be dealing with trauma and, with focused trauma therapy, I can help you find a greater sense of calm. If you are in a couple, and hoping to improve your connection and communication, deal with past hurts, or simply to be more loving to one another, we can work together to create a stronger relationship.
Alisha Borges - Expansive Therapy
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC
8 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94107
My approach to therapy is rooted in the power of healing-in-relationship and the engagement of our whole selves in that process. For those interested, my background as a Registered Dance/Movement Therapist allows for utilizing the body, art, and play as a few of the key instruments in the healing journey, alongside traditional talk therapy practices. My theoretical orientation is also integrative of psychodynamic theories, existential theory, mindfulness, interpersonal neurobiology, attachment theory, and internal family systems.
My approach to therapy is rooted in the power of healing-in-relationship and the engagement of our whole selves in that process. For those interested, my background as a Registered Dance/Movement Therapist allows for utilizing the body, art, and play as a few of the key instruments in the healing journey, alongside traditional talk therapy practices. My theoretical orientation is also integrative of psychodynamic theories, existential theory, mindfulness, interpersonal neurobiology, attachment theory, and internal family systems.
“The doors to the world of the wild Self are few but precious. If you have a deep scar, that is a door.” – Clarissa Pinkola Estés. Healing often begins with what feels broken—grief, confusion, or a part of ourselves we’ve learned to silence. Whether it’s the imprint of trauma, a painful relational pattern, or a transformative experience that shifted your inner world, the work isn’t about fixing who you are. It’s about remembering, reconnecting, and reclaiming the Self that’s been there all along.
“The doors to the world of the wild Self are few but precious. If you have a deep scar, that is a door.” – Clarissa Pinkola Estés. Healing often begins with what feels broken—grief, confusion, or a part of ourselves we’ve learned to silence. Whether it’s the imprint of trauma, a painful relational pattern, or a transformative experience that shifted your inner world, the work isn’t about fixing who you are. It’s about remembering, reconnecting, and reclaiming the Self that’s been there all along.
My work focuses on helping children, adults, and couples navigate challenges such as major life transitions, adjustments, depression, anxiety, or separation, while fostering resilience and empowerment.
My work focuses on helping children, adults, and couples navigate challenges such as major life transitions, adjustments, depression, anxiety, or separation, while fostering resilience and empowerment.
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.
Hi, I offer multicultural therapy for professionals, individuals, and couples in CA & NH. You may be used to holding a great deal—managing expectations, staying composed, and continuing to move forward even when something feels off. Over time, this can begin to feel like burnout, emotional fatigue, or a quiet sense of disconnection from yourself or your relationships. I offer a space to slow down, take a breath, and make sense of your experiences with greater clarity. I work with multicultural individuals, professionals, and couples navigating stress, identity, and relational patterns that feel difficult to shift.
Hi, I offer multicultural therapy for professionals, individuals, and couples in CA & NH. You may be used to holding a great deal—managing expectations, staying composed, and continuing to move forward even when something feels off. Over time, this can begin to feel like burnout, emotional fatigue, or a quiet sense of disconnection from yourself or your relationships. I offer a space to slow down, take a breath, and make sense of your experiences with greater clarity. I work with multicultural individuals, professionals, and couples navigating stress, identity, and relational patterns that feel difficult to shift.
My approach to therapy is based on Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT). A core idea in ACT is that trying too hard to get rid of or control our emotions tends to backfire. Instead of trying to get rid of unwanted thoughts and feelings (e.g., anxiety & depression), I will help you learn to react differently to them so that you can keep your focus on living a meaningful and fulfilling life based on what’s important to you. We will work together to set meaningful goals to address your concerns–whether they relate to life transitions, depression, anxiety, body image, grief/loss, job or academic stress, or gender & sexuality.
My approach to therapy is based on Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT). A core idea in ACT is that trying too hard to get rid of or control our emotions tends to backfire. Instead of trying to get rid of unwanted thoughts and feelings (e.g., anxiety & depression), I will help you learn to react differently to them so that you can keep your focus on living a meaningful and fulfilling life based on what’s important to you. We will work together to set meaningful goals to address your concerns–whether they relate to life transitions, depression, anxiety, body image, grief/loss, job or academic stress, or gender & sexuality.
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).
Being seen and heard more deeply than ever before is what I hope to provide you. Providing understanding why you are having a hard time is also crucial to change. The experience of being understood opens the way for self-reflection, learning and practicing new ways of being and disconfirming pathological beliefs. The number one predictor of positive outcome in psychotherapy is the relationship that develops between the therapist and the client, and I strive to engender a sense of safety to enable your trust and confidence in what can be a difficult, challenging, but life-changing journey.
Being seen and heard more deeply than ever before is what I hope to provide you. Providing understanding why you are having a hard time is also crucial to change. The experience of being understood opens the way for self-reflection, learning and practicing new ways of being and disconfirming pathological beliefs. The number one predictor of positive outcome in psychotherapy is the relationship that develops between the therapist and the client, and I strive to engender a sense of safety to enable your trust and confidence in what can be a difficult, challenging, but life-changing journey.
How can we find joy and fulfillment in an increasingly uncertain world? This is a question my clients and I explore together often. I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ folks, as well as ADHD and autistic teens and adults. Many of my clients are thoughtful, creative people who are navigating burnout, perfectionism, overwhelm, or questions about identity and purpose.
Before becoming a therapist, I spent nine years as a software engineer, which deeply informs my understanding of tech culture and high-pressure work environments. I bring my lived experience as a queer and neurodivergent person to my work with empathy and humor.
How can we find joy and fulfillment in an increasingly uncertain world? This is a question my clients and I explore together often. I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ folks, as well as ADHD and autistic teens and adults. Many of my clients are thoughtful, creative people who are navigating burnout, perfectionism, overwhelm, or questions about identity and purpose.
Before becoming a therapist, I spent nine years as a software engineer, which deeply informs my understanding of tech culture and high-pressure work environments. I bring my lived experience as a queer and neurodivergent person to my work with empathy and humor.
Find your best therapist match with us! We're a diverse, highly-trained, and inclusive team of therapists helping you to live the life you want. We build supportive, compassionate, caring, and non-judgmental relationships with our clients, so you feel safe to grow and heal. To enhance your experience, we offer concierge billing for PPO insurance and flexible scheduling, including weekday, evening, and weekend appointments. We work with children, teens, and adults, providing therapy for individuals, couples, and families. We support clients navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions.
Find your best therapist match with us! We're a diverse, highly-trained, and inclusive team of therapists helping you to live the life you want. We build supportive, compassionate, caring, and non-judgmental relationships with our clients, so you feel safe to grow and heal. To enhance your experience, we offer concierge billing for PPO insurance and flexible scheduling, including weekday, evening, and weekend appointments. We work with children, teens, and adults, providing therapy for individuals, couples, and families. We support clients navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions.
Do you feel weighed down by the impact of past trauma or difficult experiences—intrusive memories, a body that won’t relax, ways of coping that no longer serve you, or relationship patterns that feel hard to break? You may be feeling disconnected and overwhelmed, but healing is possible. I specialize in therapy for trauma and relationship issues that supports safety, relief, and lasting change. I see clients in person in my San Francisco office—often joined by my sweet therapy dog—and offer telehealth sessions across California, Nevada, and Illinois.
Do you feel weighed down by the impact of past trauma or difficult experiences—intrusive memories, a body that won’t relax, ways of coping that no longer serve you, or relationship patterns that feel hard to break? You may be feeling disconnected and overwhelmed, but healing is possible. I specialize in therapy for trauma and relationship issues that supports safety, relief, and lasting change. I see clients in person in my San Francisco office—often joined by my sweet therapy dog—and offer telehealth sessions across California, Nevada, and Illinois.
On the outside, you’re capable and successful. On the inside, your mind won’t slow down. Many of the professionals I work with struggle with anxiety, overthinking, burnout, or feeling constantly on edge. Others notice motivation fading or feel disconnected from the work, relationships, or life they once cared deeply about. Couples often come in when communication breaks down or stress from demanding careers begins to affect the relationship. If things look fine from the outside but feel much harder on the inside, therapy can help you regain clarity, balance and a stronger sense of direction.
On the outside, you’re capable and successful. On the inside, your mind won’t slow down. Many of the professionals I work with struggle with anxiety, overthinking, burnout, or feeling constantly on edge. Others notice motivation fading or feel disconnected from the work, relationships, or life they once cared deeply about. Couples often come in when communication breaks down or stress from demanding careers begins to affect the relationship. If things look fine from the outside but feel much harder on the inside, therapy can help you regain clarity, balance and a stronger sense of direction.
Hello! My name is Emily Wong, and I am an LMFT. I take a compassionate approach to helping people identify their strengths and work through their struggles, but I also keep it real and authentically reflect what I am seeing. I enjoy working with many populations, but my focus areas are eating disorders, couples, anxiety, and depression. I work from a psychodynamic approach and incorporate themes from Gestalt and other humanistic modalities. I have a background in yoga, so I also enjoy bringing in breath and somatic work (only for the clients who want it!). I also work from a trauma-informed, strengths-based perspective.
Hello! My name is Emily Wong, and I am an LMFT. I take a compassionate approach to helping people identify their strengths and work through their struggles, but I also keep it real and authentically reflect what I am seeing. I enjoy working with many populations, but my focus areas are eating disorders, couples, anxiety, and depression. I work from a psychodynamic approach and incorporate themes from Gestalt and other humanistic modalities. I have a background in yoga, so I also enjoy bringing in breath and somatic work (only for the clients who want it!). I also work from a trauma-informed, strengths-based perspective.
Exploring our identities, improving our relationships, and navigating life's stresses can be challenging and overwhelming. With warmth, collaboration, and action, I can help clients identify harmful patterns and make healthier decisions. This can look like uprooting internalized shame, exploring identities, journeying through transitions, processing trauma and stress, expanding coping skills, building self-compassion, managing depression and anxiety, and better connecting with our selves and our communities. Together, we can create a custom plan that builds upon your unique strengths and empowers you in pursuing your chosen goals!
Exploring our identities, improving our relationships, and navigating life's stresses can be challenging and overwhelming. With warmth, collaboration, and action, I can help clients identify harmful patterns and make healthier decisions. This can look like uprooting internalized shame, exploring identities, journeying through transitions, processing trauma and stress, expanding coping skills, building self-compassion, managing depression and anxiety, and better connecting with our selves and our communities. Together, we can create a custom plan that builds upon your unique strengths and empowers you in pursuing your chosen goals!
Do you keep getting hurt in relationships? Do you spiral into anxiety, self-blame, or numb detachment? If you grew up with childhood trauma, abuse, emotional neglect, or family dysfunction, you may over-function, shut down, ignore red flags, or feel unsure of what love really is. These survival strategies helped you cope but now keep you stuck. Together we'll uncover how early experiences shaped your self-worth and relationships- and begin to shift them. We’ll work to break painful patterns so you can feel more grounded, connected, and whole. You're not broken; you're injured. And with the right therapy, your injuries can heal.
Do you keep getting hurt in relationships? Do you spiral into anxiety, self-blame, or numb detachment? If you grew up with childhood trauma, abuse, emotional neglect, or family dysfunction, you may over-function, shut down, ignore red flags, or feel unsure of what love really is. These survival strategies helped you cope but now keep you stuck. Together we'll uncover how early experiences shaped your self-worth and relationships- and begin to shift them. We’ll work to break painful patterns so you can feel more grounded, connected, and whole. You're not broken; you're injured. And with the right therapy, your injuries can heal.
Radical Roots Psychotherapy ℠
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
3 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94115
Ruby (she/her/hers) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW 101630) who brings a decade of experience supporting youth, young adults, caregivers, families, and individuals navigate loss and attachment ruptures, anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, family conflict, life stressors, and the life cycle. Ruby approaches her sessions with warmth, humility, and a strengths-based lens, valuing collaboration, authenticity, and creativity.
Ruby (she/her/hers) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW 101630) who brings a decade of experience supporting youth, young adults, caregivers, families, and individuals navigate loss and attachment ruptures, anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, family conflict, life stressors, and the life cycle. Ruby approaches her sessions with warmth, humility, and a strengths-based lens, valuing collaboration, authenticity, and creativity.
Feeling not (fill in the blank) enough? Like you move through the world having to hide yourself to get through a day or hold on to relationships? Or unable to speak up for yourself because you're terrified of conflict?
Hi, there. I'm a therapist dedicated to supporting people who struggle with trauma, anxiety, and shame, often feeling like they lose themselves in relationships, to improve their lives through trauma-responsive, human-centered therapy. Through our therapeutic collaboration, people work to get more in tune with their needs and wants, deconstruct their ‘shoulds,’ and learn how to express themselves more effectively.
Feeling not (fill in the blank) enough? Like you move through the world having to hide yourself to get through a day or hold on to relationships? Or unable to speak up for yourself because you're terrified of conflict?
Hi, there. I'm a therapist dedicated to supporting people who struggle with trauma, anxiety, and shame, often feeling like they lose themselves in relationships, to improve their lives through trauma-responsive, human-centered therapy. Through our therapeutic collaboration, people work to get more in tune with their needs and wants, deconstruct their ‘shoulds,’ and learn how to express themselves more effectively.
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