Sexual Addiction Therapists in San Francisco, CA
You deserve to feel deeply connected to yourself, your partner(s), and the world around you. I’m here to help. Talking about sex with your partner - or anyone - might feel like a daunting task. Having sex might feel difficult, impossible, or like too much effort - or lead to conflict with your partner. You might be questioning your sexual desires or wondering if you and your partner are still compatible. I help clients overcome their sexual and relational difficulties to feel confident in and outside the bedroom. Together, we will collaborate on how to help you reach your goals, through therapy sessions and home assignments.
You deserve to feel deeply connected to yourself, your partner(s), and the world around you. I’m here to help. Talking about sex with your partner - or anyone - might feel like a daunting task. Having sex might feel difficult, impossible, or like too much effort - or lead to conflict with your partner. You might be questioning your sexual desires or wondering if you and your partner are still compatible. I help clients overcome their sexual and relational difficulties to feel confident in and outside the bedroom. Together, we will collaborate on how to help you reach your goals, through therapy sessions and home assignments.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by depression, anxiety, grief or a major life change such a job loss, separation, or becoming a new parent or ongoing parental stress you’re not alone. Having received my training at Kaiser, Paradise Valley Hospital, and the Community Research Foundation, I have been in the counseling field for 10+ years which has allowed me to fine-tune my skills to offer a supportive, compassionate space to help you navigate these challenges and work towards your goals. I’d be happy to connect with you to talk about next steps and to see if we’re a good fit
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by depression, anxiety, grief or a major life change such a job loss, separation, or becoming a new parent or ongoing parental stress you’re not alone. Having received my training at Kaiser, Paradise Valley Hospital, and the Community Research Foundation, I have been in the counseling field for 10+ years which has allowed me to fine-tune my skills to offer a supportive, compassionate space to help you navigate these challenges and work towards your goals. I’d be happy to connect with you to talk about next steps and to see if we’re a good fit
I’m Diana Barrera, LCSW, a bilingual (English/Spanish) therapist with 30 years of experience serving children, adults, and older adults in both individual and group settings. Today my primary focus is couples therapy at California Couples Counseling, where I help partners navigate conflict, rebuild trust, and strengthen connection with a warm, steady, and practical approach. También ofrezco terapia en español. Life is demanding, and when depression, anxiety, stress, or relationship conflict show up, it can feel overwhelming.
I’m Diana Barrera, LCSW, a bilingual (English/Spanish) therapist with 30 years of experience serving children, adults, and older adults in both individual and group settings. Today my primary focus is couples therapy at California Couples Counseling, where I help partners navigate conflict, rebuild trust, and strengthen connection with a warm, steady, and practical approach. También ofrezco terapia en español. Life is demanding, and when depression, anxiety, stress, or relationship conflict show up, it can feel overwhelming.
I am a seasoned psychotherapist. My work is depth oriented and solution focused. Often grief prevents reaching for support. A heart centered approach can allow the unfreezing and softening that makes therapy accessible. Regardless of the pain you are struggling through, meeting and talking together can determine weither we are a good fit. We can trust our process, to find a direction forward.
I am a seasoned psychotherapist. My work is depth oriented and solution focused. Often grief prevents reaching for support. A heart centered approach can allow the unfreezing and softening that makes therapy accessible. Regardless of the pain you are struggling through, meeting and talking together can determine weither we are a good fit. We can trust our process, to find a direction forward.
My ideal clients are individuals who are ready for change, even if they are not sure where to begin. They may feel overwhelmed by anxiety, weighed down by grief, stuck in depressive cycles, or unsteady after a major life transition. Many come in navigating relationship stress, healing from trauma, or feeling disconnected from the person they want to be. Often, they are high functioning on the outside but internally exhausted, overstimulated, or running on emotional autopilot.
My ideal clients are individuals who are ready for change, even if they are not sure where to begin. They may feel overwhelmed by anxiety, weighed down by grief, stuck in depressive cycles, or unsteady after a major life transition. Many come in navigating relationship stress, healing from trauma, or feeling disconnected from the person they want to be. Often, they are high functioning on the outside but internally exhausted, overstimulated, or running on emotional autopilot.
My goal is to help people regain balance in their lives, deepen their understanding of self and achieve a level of awareness that alleviates helplessness and creates choice and ultimate change.
My goal is to help people regain balance in their lives, deepen their understanding of self and achieve a level of awareness that alleviates helplessness and creates choice and ultimate change.
Welcome. Are you ready for the work necessary to make real, enduring change? Do you have a troubling personal issue or suffer from general dissatisfaction? My orientation is to focus on the unconscious, the elusive essence of the problem. A powerful process unfolds when change occurs at this level of the mind. This opens the space for authentic personal transformation.
Welcome. Are you ready for the work necessary to make real, enduring change? Do you have a troubling personal issue or suffer from general dissatisfaction? My orientation is to focus on the unconscious, the elusive essence of the problem. A powerful process unfolds when change occurs at this level of the mind. This opens the space for authentic personal transformation.
You’ve tried to cut back or stop using substances, but it hasn’t worked out how you wanted. You’re looking for a better strategies to decrease your use or quit completely. Our approach to supportive, research-based therapy looks at the whole picture: your mental health, relationships, and life experiences. We are caring, honest, and focused on helping you understand what you need to move forward. Contact us for a free phone consultation.
You’ve tried to cut back or stop using substances, but it hasn’t worked out how you wanted. You’re looking for a better strategies to decrease your use or quit completely. Our approach to supportive, research-based therapy looks at the whole picture: your mental health, relationships, and life experiences. We are caring, honest, and focused on helping you understand what you need to move forward. Contact us for a free phone consultation.
My approach to therapy is collaborative, empathic and holistic. I am passionate about providing trauma-informed, anti-racist, LGBTQIA+ affirming care and holding space for the breadth of identities and narratives that impact our human existence. I invite those impacted by marginalized identities as well as folks working on relationships, self-esteem, sex and intimacy. I provide gender spectrum care including low cost letter writing for affirming care.
My approach to therapy is collaborative, empathic and holistic. I am passionate about providing trauma-informed, anti-racist, LGBTQIA+ affirming care and holding space for the breadth of identities and narratives that impact our human existence. I invite those impacted by marginalized identities as well as folks working on relationships, self-esteem, sex and intimacy. I provide gender spectrum care including low cost letter writing for affirming care.
As a seasoned depth psychologist formally trained in exploring the depths of being human, I will work collaboratively with you to get to the root of what ails you. I find cultivating an affirming, caring stance allows an individual to move more readily towards healing and the resolution of problems and difficulties. Consequently, you can be the person you want to be thereby realizing greater personal agency and generating more successful relationships. The heart and soul of my practice involves working with chronic shame, gender and sexuality issues, life transitions, grief, loss, trauma, dissociated self-states, self exploration.
As a seasoned depth psychologist formally trained in exploring the depths of being human, I will work collaboratively with you to get to the root of what ails you. I find cultivating an affirming, caring stance allows an individual to move more readily towards healing and the resolution of problems and difficulties. Consequently, you can be the person you want to be thereby realizing greater personal agency and generating more successful relationships. The heart and soul of my practice involves working with chronic shame, gender and sexuality issues, life transitions, grief, loss, trauma, dissociated self-states, self exploration.
We offer therapy for Pacific Mind Health patients who are also receiving care through our medication management program, providing a connected and supportive treatment experience. Veronica Calkins is a licensed clinical social worker specializing in trauma, crisis, grief, anxiety, and relationships. She is trained in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and family and couples therapy. She is certified in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), and deep-brain theta stimulation.
We offer therapy for Pacific Mind Health patients who are also receiving care through our medication management program, providing a connected and supportive treatment experience. Veronica Calkins is a licensed clinical social worker specializing in trauma, crisis, grief, anxiety, and relationships. She is trained in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and family and couples therapy. She is certified in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), and deep-brain theta stimulation.
Greg’s philosophy in working with people is, “Building a relationship between you and I is the first important step; compassion, kindness, and trust take time.” He collaborates with his clients to create realistic and useful treatment plans tthat support meaningful and effective progress.
Greg’s philosophy in working with people is, “Building a relationship between you and I is the first important step; compassion, kindness, and trust take time.” He collaborates with his clients to create realistic and useful treatment plans tthat support meaningful and effective progress.
Finding a therapist that you connect with can be a daunting task. Making connections is one of my strengths. I have the utmost respect for each person seeking therapy and for the therapeutic process itself. Whether you are struggling, going through a transition, or looking to better understand your inner world our work can help you achieve new levels of awareness. My style is warm and non-judgmental. We can work together to uncover and understand how your unique individual life experiences shape how you feel and live. Together we can strive to make meaning, increase awareness, and minimize suffering.
Finding a therapist that you connect with can be a daunting task. Making connections is one of my strengths. I have the utmost respect for each person seeking therapy and for the therapeutic process itself. Whether you are struggling, going through a transition, or looking to better understand your inner world our work can help you achieve new levels of awareness. My style is warm and non-judgmental. We can work together to uncover and understand how your unique individual life experiences shape how you feel and live. Together we can strive to make meaning, increase awareness, and minimize suffering.
I imagine you've found your way here because you're feeling stuck and needing a reason to hope that things will change. Others may not see that you're feeling this way, but you know you're in need of relief. If this sounds like what you're going through, I may be a good fit to help you.
I imagine you've found your way here because you're feeling stuck and needing a reason to hope that things will change. Others may not see that you're feeling this way, but you know you're in need of relief. If this sounds like what you're going through, I may be a good fit to help you.
I’m a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and a clinical supervisor. For the past 15 years I’ve helped people better understand themselves, heal from past difficulties, and build stronger interpersonal connections. Examining one’s difficulties requires courage and resolve. Therapy is a long-term investment in yourself and in your desire to live a fuller, more satisfying life. With a lot of effort and patience, the therapeutic process can pays off.
I’m a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and a clinical supervisor. For the past 15 years I’ve helped people better understand themselves, heal from past difficulties, and build stronger interpersonal connections. Examining one’s difficulties requires courage and resolve. Therapy is a long-term investment in yourself and in your desire to live a fuller, more satisfying life. With a lot of effort and patience, the therapeutic process can pays off.
My focus is to develop a relationship with the client. This is called the two person model which is different than the old fashion practice where the doctor is one up and the client is one down. Rather, the two person model attempts to understand the client through questions and mutual discussion. I am not a silent therapist. I give feedback and remain fully engaged with the patient. Together we build a rapport. I adhere to a humanistic approach.
My focus is to develop a relationship with the client. This is called the two person model which is different than the old fashion practice where the doctor is one up and the client is one down. Rather, the two person model attempts to understand the client through questions and mutual discussion. I am not a silent therapist. I give feedback and remain fully engaged with the patient. Together we build a rapport. I adhere to a humanistic approach.
I work with people who sense that something in their lives isn’t fully alive yet. They’re often outwardly capable and functional, but internally feel foggy, disconnected, or quietly dissatisfied. Many are wrestling with questions of purpose and identity, strained relationships, patterns of avoidance or addiction, and the lasting influence of family dynamics. My role is not to fix or rush, but to offer a steady, relational space where we slow down and listen to what’s happening beneath the surface. Through honest, thoughtful conversation, clients reconnect with their values, build self-trust, and make more intentional choices.
I work with people who sense that something in their lives isn’t fully alive yet. They’re often outwardly capable and functional, but internally feel foggy, disconnected, or quietly dissatisfied. Many are wrestling with questions of purpose and identity, strained relationships, patterns of avoidance or addiction, and the lasting influence of family dynamics. My role is not to fix or rush, but to offer a steady, relational space where we slow down and listen to what’s happening beneath the surface. Through honest, thoughtful conversation, clients reconnect with their values, build self-trust, and make more intentional choices.
Are you struggling to cope with life’s difficulties? Are you feeling out of control? Hopeless? Whether this is a recent experience or a life long issue, I am here to help. I believe every person has the innate ability and power within themselves to manage life’s challenges and improve yourselves—you just don’t always know how to access it. I will assist you and challenge you into accessing your tools, utilizing your innate strengths, and finding new insights into yourself.
Are you struggling to cope with life’s difficulties? Are you feeling out of control? Hopeless? Whether this is a recent experience or a life long issue, I am here to help. I believe every person has the innate ability and power within themselves to manage life’s challenges and improve yourselves—you just don’t always know how to access it. I will assist you and challenge you into accessing your tools, utilizing your innate strengths, and finding new insights into yourself.
I support individuals and couples in navigating issues of shame and trauma to find a deeper home within themselves. Just even coming onto this site is an act of courageous self-inquiry; it shows a desire to improve yourself and your relationship to others. Maybe you've just had a major loss, life transition, or a new level of stress and are finding it impossible to cope. Maybe you're struggling to find fulfillment in your relationships, or dealing with an uneasy feeling that can't yet be named. I want to get to know you. Together we can learn what your desires, conflicts, and needs are.
I support individuals and couples in navigating issues of shame and trauma to find a deeper home within themselves. Just even coming onto this site is an act of courageous self-inquiry; it shows a desire to improve yourself and your relationship to others. Maybe you've just had a major loss, life transition, or a new level of stress and are finding it impossible to cope. Maybe you're struggling to find fulfillment in your relationships, or dealing with an uneasy feeling that can't yet be named. I want to get to know you. Together we can learn what your desires, conflicts, and needs are.
Start seeing challenges as opportunities to get your needs met and improve your relationship! I’m Dr. Sean Robertson, Couples Counselor and Intimacy Coach. I know relationships can be hard, even though they’re also one of the most fulfilling parts of our lives. 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, Couples Counselor and Intimacy Coach. I know relationships can be hard, even though they’re also one of the most fulfilling parts of our lives. 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.
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