Trauma Focused Therapists in San Francisco, CA
A lot of people I work with describe feeling out of sync with their own lives. Like they’ve been going through the motions, showing up, doing what’s expected—but something feels missing. It might be named as burnout, depression, anxiety, or a deep disconnection from who they are or what matters. But underneath that? There’s usually a quiet longing. To feel more real. More alive. Like they’re ready for something deeper, even if they don’t know what that is yet.
A lot of people I work with describe feeling out of sync with their own lives. Like they’ve been going through the motions, showing up, doing what’s expected—but something feels missing. It might be named as burnout, depression, anxiety, or a deep disconnection from who they are or what matters. But underneath that? There’s usually a quiet longing. To feel more real. More alive. Like they’re ready for something deeper, even if they don’t know what that is yet.
I'm curious about people: how our unique histories have shaped us, how we relate to each other & what motivates our behavior in relationships. I specialize in processing relationships with couples & individuals struggling with codependency, communication, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem & identity. We often get stuck in repetitive behavioral/thinking patterns that block us from living the lives we yearn for. We may feel misunderstood or disconnected in our relationships. We may avoid intimacy because we don’t want to get hurt again. We may have a harsh inner critic & lack self-love. Do you experience this in your life?
I'm curious about people: how our unique histories have shaped us, how we relate to each other & what motivates our behavior in relationships. I specialize in processing relationships with couples & individuals struggling with codependency, communication, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem & identity. We often get stuck in repetitive behavioral/thinking patterns that block us from living the lives we yearn for. We may feel misunderstood or disconnected in our relationships. We may avoid intimacy because we don’t want to get hurt again. We may have a harsh inner critic & lack self-love. Do you experience this in your life?
Welcome. If you are seeking relief from anxiety, the effects of Traumatic life events, or are on a Spiritual journey to live life from the place of your True Self, I am committed to helping you get there. I am warm and compassionate, dedicated to creating a therapeutic relationship where you can build on your strengths and overcome barriers. Whether you've experienced or witnessed abuse, neglect, violence, grief, natural or man-made disasters, major life changes, or more, we can work toward healing.
Welcome. If you are seeking relief from anxiety, the effects of Traumatic life events, or are on a Spiritual journey to live life from the place of your True Self, I am committed to helping you get there. I am warm and compassionate, dedicated to creating a therapeutic relationship where you can build on your strengths and overcome barriers. Whether you've experienced or witnessed abuse, neglect, violence, grief, natural or man-made disasters, major life changes, or more, we can work toward healing.
My deep belief, rooted in both my practice and my own trauma healing, is that our brains and bodies can heal from trauma when given a safe space to connect with our internal world. As human beings, we are neurobiologically wired to be in relationships. A key aspect of trauma recovery involves being in the presence of someone who can create safety, allowing us to explore our internal landscapes, experience and release unprocessed emotions, and free the stuck survival response trapped in the body.
My deep belief, rooted in both my practice and my own trauma healing, is that our brains and bodies can heal from trauma when given a safe space to connect with our internal world. As human beings, we are neurobiologically wired to be in relationships. A key aspect of trauma recovery involves being in the presence of someone who can create safety, allowing us to explore our internal landscapes, experience and release unprocessed emotions, and free the stuck survival response trapped in the body.
My clients are high-achievers who look like they have it together on the outside — and are quietly exhausted underneath. Many are immigrants, first-generation professionals, or bicultural adults who have spent their lives adapting to belong. They've often tried therapy before. They understand themselves well. And yet something still feels stuck — a persistent anxiety, a hollowness beneath the success, a sense that no matter how much work they've done on themselves, something keeps pulling them back. They're ready for an approach that works at a deeper level.
My clients are high-achievers who look like they have it together on the outside — and are quietly exhausted underneath. Many are immigrants, first-generation professionals, or bicultural adults who have spent their lives adapting to belong. They've often tried therapy before. They understand themselves well. And yet something still feels stuck — a persistent anxiety, a hollowness beneath the success, a sense that no matter how much work they've done on themselves, something keeps pulling them back. They're ready for an approach that works at a deeper level.
Struggling? Exhausted? Feel like you're drowning behind closed doors? Not frivolous enough for AI therapy? Other therapists seem judgmental, don't get you, won't listen? With me you can talk about anything. I'll treat you with compassion, empathy, and care. I’m also forthright and candid, and much more tools-oriented than schools-oriented. I believe you're the expert in you - even if you're not yet aware of it - and my role is to help you find that, and bring my own holistic vision, experience, training, and expertise to the table. I'm the specialist to help you become the best possible, most fulfilled version of you, starting now.
Struggling? Exhausted? Feel like you're drowning behind closed doors? Not frivolous enough for AI therapy? Other therapists seem judgmental, don't get you, won't listen? With me you can talk about anything. I'll treat you with compassion, empathy, and care. I’m also forthright and candid, and much more tools-oriented than schools-oriented. I believe you're the expert in you - even if you're not yet aware of it - and my role is to help you find that, and bring my own holistic vision, experience, training, and expertise to the table. I'm the specialist to help you become the best possible, most fulfilled version of you, starting now.
Whether you are dealing with mood or anxiety difficulties that you have lived with for years, or facing a crisis as a result of an unexpected event, I will help you face this challenge and emerge stronger. For those seeking resolution of a specific problem or set of symptoms, or interpersonal and relationship difficulties, I take a fairly structured, goal-oriented approach.
I provide rehabilitation therapy to individuals recovering from concussion and complex medical problems. I work with you to minimize symptoms and refer you to appropriate services as needed. I assist with return to work or school.
Whether you are dealing with mood or anxiety difficulties that you have lived with for years, or facing a crisis as a result of an unexpected event, I will help you face this challenge and emerge stronger. For those seeking resolution of a specific problem or set of symptoms, or interpersonal and relationship difficulties, I take a fairly structured, goal-oriented approach.
I provide rehabilitation therapy to individuals recovering from concussion and complex medical problems. I work with you to minimize symptoms and refer you to appropriate services as needed. I assist with return to work or school.
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience.
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience.
I aim to bring heart, presence, connection, and meaningful guidance to my clients. Some of my main areas of focus with clients are navigating relationship issues, building healthy self esteem, anxiety and stress management, and working through trauma. I also have specialized experience working with LGBTQ+ clients, individuals and couples navigating polyamory and open relationships, gender identity (non binary and transgender), sexuality and sacred sexuality, and non traditional spiritual practices. I enjoy working with clients who have a general interest and motivation towards self-reflection and personal growth.
I aim to bring heart, presence, connection, and meaningful guidance to my clients. Some of my main areas of focus with clients are navigating relationship issues, building healthy self esteem, anxiety and stress management, and working through trauma. I also have specialized experience working with LGBTQ+ clients, individuals and couples navigating polyamory and open relationships, gender identity (non binary and transgender), sexuality and sacred sexuality, and non traditional spiritual practices. I enjoy working with clients who have a general interest and motivation towards self-reflection and personal growth.
I am a licensed psychotherapist serving individuals and couples in breathtaking San Francisco. I specialize in working with those impacted by trauma and navigating life transitions. Through a blend of evidence-based techniques, warmth and humor, I strive to create a safe space where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgment. When you work with me, we will work together to explore and uncover meaning to your whole human experience so that we can move past stuck narratives and find meaningful, lasting change.
I am a licensed psychotherapist serving individuals and couples in breathtaking San Francisco. I specialize in working with those impacted by trauma and navigating life transitions. Through a blend of evidence-based techniques, warmth and humor, I strive to create a safe space where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgment. When you work with me, we will work together to explore and uncover meaning to your whole human experience so that we can move past stuck narratives and find meaningful, lasting change.
Life transitions, relationship challenges, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm can leave you feeling unsettled or disconnected from yourself. These experiences often signal that something important is asking for attention — not that you are broken.
I provide individual and couples therapy for adults across California, offering a supportive space to explore patterns, strengthen emotional awareness, and move forward with greater clarity. My approach is integrative, relational, and grounded in the belief that lasting change happens when insight, emotional understanding, and the body are all part of the process.
Life transitions, relationship challenges, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm can leave you feeling unsettled or disconnected from yourself. These experiences often signal that something important is asking for attention — not that you are broken.
I provide individual and couples therapy for adults across California, offering a supportive space to explore patterns, strengthen emotional awareness, and move forward with greater clarity. My approach is integrative, relational, and grounded in the belief that lasting change happens when insight, emotional understanding, and the body are all part of the process.
Hi! My name is Analyn Abad, and I’m an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. I believe therapy is a space where you get to show up exactly as you are without judgment, pressure, or the need to have everything figured out. Life transitions, family dynamics, and emotional overwhelm can leave you feeling stuck, misunderstood, or disconnected from yourself and others. I work with teens, young adults, new parents, and adoptees navigating relationship challenges, communication difficulties, boundary-setting, and major life transitions.
Hi! My name is Analyn Abad, and I’m an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. I believe therapy is a space where you get to show up exactly as you are without judgment, pressure, or the need to have everything figured out. Life transitions, family dynamics, and emotional overwhelm can leave you feeling stuck, misunderstood, or disconnected from yourself and others. I work with teens, young adults, new parents, and adoptees navigating relationship challenges, communication difficulties, boundary-setting, and major life transitions.
Maybe you are feeling isolated, burnt out, or anxious, and have tried 'everything' by now, only to be left feeling more disappointed. Trying again to get help can be very hard, but this is the one right decision you can make for yourself. Reach out now- yes, actually now- to schedule a free intro call. We can think together about such questions as: 'Why did this happen to me?', 'Why does it keep happening to me?', and more importantly, 'How can I change something?'
Maybe you are feeling isolated, burnt out, or anxious, and have tried 'everything' by now, only to be left feeling more disappointed. Trying again to get help can be very hard, but this is the one right decision you can make for yourself. Reach out now- yes, actually now- to schedule a free intro call. We can think together about such questions as: 'Why did this happen to me?', 'Why does it keep happening to me?', and more importantly, 'How can I change something?'
Are you feeling the stress of relationships, the stress of work, and other bottled up stress from life circumstances? If so, we may be able to help. When challenging experiences push us away from our path, and from living up to the potential we know we have, an attentive and responsive therapeutic environment for positive healthy change may help. Our office is a safe, private, and confidential space to tell your story and define your journey. We offer support to help you sort through worries, stress, negative feelings, and the internal tensions holding you back from developing a fresh and clear journey for your life.
Are you feeling the stress of relationships, the stress of work, and other bottled up stress from life circumstances? If so, we may be able to help. When challenging experiences push us away from our path, and from living up to the potential we know we have, an attentive and responsive therapeutic environment for positive healthy change may help. Our office is a safe, private, and confidential space to tell your story and define your journey. We offer support to help you sort through worries, stress, negative feelings, and the internal tensions holding you back from developing a fresh and clear journey for your life.
You’re smart, busy, and maybe a little crispy around the edges. Big job, little kids, endless demands. You look fine on the outside but inside you feel disconnected, stressed, or stuck. Maybe your marriage feels flat, work politics are eating at you, or you’re restless and bored. You don’t want therapy that just nods and hums. You want something collaborative, challenging, and useful. You want to feel more alive, more connected, and less trapped in the same old patterns.
You’re smart, busy, and maybe a little crispy around the edges. Big job, little kids, endless demands. You look fine on the outside but inside you feel disconnected, stressed, or stuck. Maybe your marriage feels flat, work politics are eating at you, or you’re restless and bored. You don’t want therapy that just nods and hums. You want something collaborative, challenging, and useful. You want to feel more alive, more connected, and less trapped in the same old patterns.
I specialize in psychodynamic, trauma-focused, culturally sensitive, strength-based therapy.
Hi, I'm Dr. Jennifer Scharding. I have been practicing for ten years, providing therapy for adults, couples, and families. I hold a doctorate in psychology, and my research focuses on how outer perceptions affect our inner self-worth. I believe that as my client, you come to me as your own agent of change, and my job is to facilitate and support that with all the expertise and enthusiasm I offer. Working together, we will process trauma, uncover the roots of issues, build lasting trust and self-worth, and recognize -and celebrate!- the strength and resilience shown with each step of progress.
I specialize in psychodynamic, trauma-focused, culturally sensitive, strength-based therapy.
Hi, I'm Dr. Jennifer Scharding. I have been practicing for ten years, providing therapy for adults, couples, and families. I hold a doctorate in psychology, and my research focuses on how outer perceptions affect our inner self-worth. I believe that as my client, you come to me as your own agent of change, and my job is to facilitate and support that with all the expertise and enthusiasm I offer. Working together, we will process trauma, uncover the roots of issues, build lasting trust and self-worth, and recognize -and celebrate!- the strength and resilience shown with each step of progress.
Starting therapy can feel like a big step, especially if you’re unsure what to expect or if past therapy didn’t help as you’d hoped. I’m a licensed psychologist with nearly 30 years of experience helping individuals understand mood problems and stuck patterns—in relationships, work, or within themselves—and begin making meaningful, lasting changes.
Starting therapy can feel like a big step, especially if you’re unsure what to expect or if past therapy didn’t help as you’d hoped. I’m a licensed psychologist with nearly 30 years of experience helping individuals understand mood problems and stuck patterns—in relationships, work, or within themselves—and begin making meaningful, lasting changes.
Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, or like you are not showing up as the person you want to be in your life? I work with adults on issues including depression, anxiety, insomnia, life transitions, new parenthood, grief, communication challenges, and social challenges. I have a perinatal mental health certification (PMH-C) and am passionate about supporting birthing and non-birthing parents through pregnancy, loss, role changes, and other unique challenges faced during pregnancy and postpartum. I am also trained in CBT for Insomnia (CBT-I), the leading approach for insomnia treatment.
Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, or like you are not showing up as the person you want to be in your life? I work with adults on issues including depression, anxiety, insomnia, life transitions, new parenthood, grief, communication challenges, and social challenges. I have a perinatal mental health certification (PMH-C) and am passionate about supporting birthing and non-birthing parents through pregnancy, loss, role changes, and other unique challenges faced during pregnancy and postpartum. I am also trained in CBT for Insomnia (CBT-I), the leading approach for insomnia treatment.
Dr. Joanna Renee Fassl
Marriage & Family Therapist, Joanna Fassl, LMFT, DC, MA
San Francisco, CA 94117
My clients seek a therapy that engages beyond words, enlivening the body, heart, and mind to address chronic anxiety, depression, or anger, and the feeling of being stuck in rigid patterns. I work at the intersection of body and psyche, lovingly chipping away at hardened barriers while inviting steady, free, authentic expression. Sessions integrate biopsychosocial and intersectional frameworks, honoring the whole self while considering the influence of our environments.
My clients seek a therapy that engages beyond words, enlivening the body, heart, and mind to address chronic anxiety, depression, or anger, and the feeling of being stuck in rigid patterns. I work at the intersection of body and psyche, lovingly chipping away at hardened barriers while inviting steady, free, authentic expression. Sessions integrate biopsychosocial and intersectional frameworks, honoring the whole self while considering the influence of our environments.
Welcome, Salaam and Namaste! It is my honor to walk alongside you on your healing journey . I specialize in trauma care as I have several years of experience working with veterans, children and adults experiencing trauma related to sexual, emotional, physical and combat trauma. Many clients come to therapy looking for relief from long-held pain, anxiety, and unresolved experiences. Therapy can feel vulnerable and challenging, but with the right fit, it can become a deeply transformative space for both the client and the therapist.
Welcome, Salaam and Namaste! It is my honor to walk alongside you on your healing journey . I specialize in trauma care as I have several years of experience working with veterans, children and adults experiencing trauma related to sexual, emotional, physical and combat trauma. Many clients come to therapy looking for relief from long-held pain, anxiety, and unresolved experiences. Therapy can feel vulnerable and challenging, but with the right fit, it can become a deeply transformative space for both the client and the therapist.
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