Turkish Therapists in San Francisco, CA

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join reflect
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
San Francisco, CA 94103
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.
(323) 894-9825 View (323) 894-9825
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Duygu Balan
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, CCTP
San Francisco, CA 94109
I also offer sessions in Turkish.
Are you stuck? Hitting the same wall in every relationship? Tired of chasing success? Do you feel like you’re watching your life happen instead of living it? Wondering how you got so caught between identity, image, and meeting everyone else’s expectation? Come as you are. Are you repeating the same dating patterns that don’t seem to work? Or struggling with culture clashes, extended family dynamics, betrayal, or disconnect in your romantic relationship? Are you overwhelmed by the stress of parenting? Or experiencing a creative block? Navigating a career pivot? We are not meant to suffer alone. Come as you are.
I also offer sessions in Turkish.
Are you stuck? Hitting the same wall in every relationship? Tired of chasing success? Do you feel like you’re watching your life happen instead of living it? Wondering how you got so caught between identity, image, and meeting everyone else’s expectation? Come as you are. Are you repeating the same dating patterns that don’t seem to work? Or struggling with culture clashes, extended family dynamics, betrayal, or disconnect in your romantic relationship? Are you overwhelmed by the stress of parenting? Or experiencing a creative block? Navigating a career pivot? We are not meant to suffer alone. Come as you are.
(341) 237-3626 View (341) 237-3626
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Yagmur Akay
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
5 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94102
Do any of these statements sound like you? "Most of the time, I don’t know how I feel", "I live between cultures and don’t feel a sense of ‘home’", "I keep repeating the same mistakes in my relationship", "Sometimes I feel overwhelmed by my emotions and I don’t know why", "Life feels heavy and exhausting" , "I feel directionless in life"...If so, I am here to help. Hello I am Yagmur, I help people detangle their inner world, surface unconscious patterns that are hurting them and discover higher self esteem and agency! I’m a warm and interactive therapist who guides people to connect to their inner wisdom, strength and power.
Do any of these statements sound like you? "Most of the time, I don’t know how I feel", "I live between cultures and don’t feel a sense of ‘home’", "I keep repeating the same mistakes in my relationship", "Sometimes I feel overwhelmed by my emotions and I don’t know why", "Life feels heavy and exhausting" , "I feel directionless in life"...If so, I am here to help. Hello I am Yagmur, I help people detangle their inner world, surface unconscious patterns that are hurting them and discover higher self esteem and agency! I’m a warm and interactive therapist who guides people to connect to their inner wisdom, strength and power.
(510) 826-5713 View (510) 826-5713
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Diler Bilgin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94103
Hi, I’m Diler Bilgin, LMFT, LPCC. I work with young adults, adults, and couples who are navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, identity questions, and life transitions. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by expectations, disconnected from themselves, or unsure of how to move forward. My role is to offer a calm, supportive space where you can untangle those feelings and make sense of your experience. With years of experience supporting individuals who balance family, cultural expectations, and personal aspirations, I understand the complexity of living between different worlds.
Hi, I’m Diler Bilgin, LMFT, LPCC. I work with young adults, adults, and couples who are navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, identity questions, and life transitions. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by expectations, disconnected from themselves, or unsure of how to move forward. My role is to offer a calm, supportive space where you can untangle those feelings and make sense of your experience. With years of experience supporting individuals who balance family, cultural expectations, and personal aspirations, I understand the complexity of living between different worlds.
(510) 350-1497 View (510) 350-1497
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Mirisen Ozpek
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, PhD
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I offer therapy for individuals and couples who want to feel more at home in themselves and in their relationships. Individual Therapy: I work with people who want to reconnect with their true self and inner wisdom, live with greater intention and self-trust, feel more alive in their connection to themselves and others, and follow what brings them meaning and nourishment. I don’t believe therapy is about “fixing” anyone. I see it as a process of exploring and tending to your inner world. We make space for the parts of you that carry grief or unmet needs, and for the parts that hold your hopes and dreams.
I offer therapy for individuals and couples who want to feel more at home in themselves and in their relationships. Individual Therapy: I work with people who want to reconnect with their true self and inner wisdom, live with greater intention and self-trust, feel more alive in their connection to themselves and others, and follow what brings them meaning and nourishment. I don’t believe therapy is about “fixing” anyone. I see it as a process of exploring and tending to your inner world. We make space for the parts of you that carry grief or unmet needs, and for the parts that hold your hopes and dreams.
(510) 544-6225 View (510) 544-6225
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Dr. Jessica Vartanyan
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD
5 Endorsed
Serves Area
My clients often feel like they’re doing everything “right” on the outside, yet still struggle with anxiety, overthinking, and a constant sense that it’s never enough. Many are high-achieving, deeply caring people who put others first and have difficulty saying no or slowing down. Over time, this can lead to burnout, self-doubt, and feeling disconnected from themselves. In therapy, I help clients who struggle with perfectionism, people-pleasing, and chronic overthinking learn how to reduce anxiety, build self-trust, and create healthier boundaries—without giving up their ambition or values.
My clients often feel like they’re doing everything “right” on the outside, yet still struggle with anxiety, overthinking, and a constant sense that it’s never enough. Many are high-achieving, deeply caring people who put others first and have difficulty saying no or slowing down. Over time, this can lead to burnout, self-doubt, and feeling disconnected from themselves. In therapy, I help clients who struggle with perfectionism, people-pleasing, and chronic overthinking learn how to reduce anxiety, build self-trust, and create healthier boundaries—without giving up their ambition or values.
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Ipek Aykol
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, EMDR
5 Endorsed
Serves Area
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I specialize in helping individuals and families heal from addiction, trauma, and life challenges. I am also a PhD candidate in holistic healing, which allows me to integrate both evidence-based practices and holistic approaches into my work. My clinical focus includes trauma, addiction recovery, and relationship dynamics. I am trained in EMDR, an evidence-based treatment for trauma and PTSD, and I also offer Reiki energy healing as an additional holistic tool to support emotional and physical well-being.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I specialize in helping individuals and families heal from addiction, trauma, and life challenges. I am also a PhD candidate in holistic healing, which allows me to integrate both evidence-based practices and holistic approaches into my work. My clinical focus includes trauma, addiction recovery, and relationship dynamics. I am trained in EMDR, an evidence-based treatment for trauma and PTSD, and I also offer Reiki energy healing as an additional holistic tool to support emotional and physical well-being.
(562) 275-3206 View (562) 275-3206
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Duygu Balan
Counselor, LMHC, CCTP
Serves Area
Are you stuck? Hitting the same wall in every relationship? Tired of performing while quietly burning out? Do you feel like you’re watching your life happen instead of living it? Wondering how you got so caught between identity, image, and expectation? Come as you are. Do you want to heal old wounds, absorb a loss, break toxic cycles? Has your success come at the cost of your mental health, your relationships, or even your sense of self? Come as you are.
Are you stuck? Hitting the same wall in every relationship? Tired of performing while quietly burning out? Do you feel like you’re watching your life happen instead of living it? Wondering how you got so caught between identity, image, and expectation? Come as you are. Do you want to heal old wounds, absorb a loss, break toxic cycles? Has your success come at the cost of your mental health, your relationships, or even your sense of self? Come as you are.
(347) 252-6520 View (347) 252-6520

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Dr. Melis Alkin
Psychologist, PsyD, ABPP, FT, MA
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Dr. Melis Alkin, American Professional Psychology Board (Amerikan Profesyonel Psikoloji Kurulu) tarafından kurul onaylı ve Kaliforniya eyaletinde lisansli klinik psikologtur. 2004 senesinde klinik psikoloji doktorasini California School of Professional School adli okulda tamamlamis, 5 sene Istanbul’da calistiktan sonra, 5 sene Vancouver’da calismis, 2015 Loyola Marymount Universitesi’nde de Bioetik master’ni tamamlamistir. 20 yıldır, otuzun üzerinde farklı ülkeden bireyler, çiftler ve ailelerle çalışmis ve üç ülkede lisans ve yüksek lisans dersleri vermistir.
Dr. Melis Alkin, American Professional Psychology Board (Amerikan Profesyonel Psikoloji Kurulu) tarafından kurul onaylı ve Kaliforniya eyaletinde lisansli klinik psikologtur. 2004 senesinde klinik psikoloji doktorasini California School of Professional School adli okulda tamamlamis, 5 sene Istanbul’da calistiktan sonra, 5 sene Vancouver’da calismis, 2015 Loyola Marymount Universitesi’nde de Bioetik master’ni tamamlamistir. 20 yıldır, otuzun üzerinde farklı ülkeden bireyler, çiftler ve ailelerle çalışmis ve üç ülkede lisans ve yüksek lisans dersleri vermistir.
(424) 999-0532 View (424) 999-0532
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Stacey Inal Women's Career Coaching and Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MBA, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Daly City, CA 94014
You’re an accomplished, capable woman who knows something needs to change. On the outside, life may look successful, but inside, you may feel burned out, disconnected, or unsure of what you want next. Many of the women I work with sense that logic alone isn’t enough — that their body, intuition, or deeper wisdom is asking for attention. I specialize in working with high-achieving women navigating burnout, boundary fatigue, anxiety, and life transitions. My holistic approach blends psychology with somatic and intuitive work to help you reconnect with yourself and understand how to unleash your full potential and pursue your dreams.
You’re an accomplished, capable woman who knows something needs to change. On the outside, life may look successful, but inside, you may feel burned out, disconnected, or unsure of what you want next. Many of the women I work with sense that logic alone isn’t enough — that their body, intuition, or deeper wisdom is asking for attention. I specialize in working with high-achieving women navigating burnout, boundary fatigue, anxiety, and life transitions. My holistic approach blends psychology with somatic and intuitive work to help you reconnect with yourself and understand how to unleash your full potential and pursue your dreams.
(626) 986-0072 View (626) 986-0072
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Dr. Z. Seda Sahin
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Reaching out for help can be scary but it's also very courageous. Congratulations on taking the first step. It would be my honor to work with you. In individual, couple, or family sessions, I work with my clients to create inner and outer peace using evidence-based modalities. I believe that the healing journey is about creating awareness of our already existing inner resources and adding more to our resource toolbox so we can live our best life. I often work with clients facing life transitions, conflict, anxiety, depression, and trauma. Together we discuss how to increase positivity and find confidence in one’s own abilities.
Reaching out for help can be scary but it's also very courageous. Congratulations on taking the first step. It would be my honor to work with you. In individual, couple, or family sessions, I work with my clients to create inner and outer peace using evidence-based modalities. I believe that the healing journey is about creating awareness of our already existing inner resources and adding more to our resource toolbox so we can live our best life. I often work with clients facing life transitions, conflict, anxiety, depression, and trauma. Together we discuss how to increase positivity and find confidence in one’s own abilities.
(650) 374-0292 View (650) 374-0292
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Tubanur Celik
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
6 Endorsed
Palo Alto, CA 94303
We all have strengths that make us unique, but at times, life’s challenges can cloud our ability to recognize them. Whether you're feeling stuck in relationships, struggling with self-worth, or healing from past wounds, it is possible to reconnect with your true self. I've experience working with couples and adults from diverse cultural backgrounds, including individuals from marginalized communities and those navigating the complexities of identity, belonging, and life transitions. I'm passionate about providing a safe and compassionate space where you can explore your emotions, gain clarity, and move toward healing.
We all have strengths that make us unique, but at times, life’s challenges can cloud our ability to recognize them. Whether you're feeling stuck in relationships, struggling with self-worth, or healing from past wounds, it is possible to reconnect with your true self. I've experience working with couples and adults from diverse cultural backgrounds, including individuals from marginalized communities and those navigating the complexities of identity, belonging, and life transitions. I'm passionate about providing a safe and compassionate space where you can explore your emotions, gain clarity, and move toward healing.
(206) 800-7521 View (206) 800-7521
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Mert Civan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Sausalito, CA 94965
I believe the quality of our relationships directly influences our happiness and self-worth. Healing begins with connection and belonging. Together, we will build stronger relationships with yourself and others. I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in substance use, trauma, and co-occurring disorders. I provide a warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental space where clients can explore the deeper patterns driving their struggles and work toward meaningful change. I’ve worked in a range of settings—from San Quentin State Prison, Serenity Knolls, Bayside Marin, and currently at Foundations IOP in San Francisco.
I believe the quality of our relationships directly influences our happiness and self-worth. Healing begins with connection and belonging. Together, we will build stronger relationships with yourself and others. I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in substance use, trauma, and co-occurring disorders. I provide a warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental space where clients can explore the deeper patterns driving their struggles and work toward meaningful change. I’ve worked in a range of settings—from San Quentin State Prison, Serenity Knolls, Bayside Marin, and currently at Foundations IOP in San Francisco.
(415) 723-2493 View (415) 723-2493
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Melda Baysal Walsh
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
My work is dedicated to supporting couples, individuals, and families as they navigate change and relational challenges in both their personal and professional lives. I collaborate closely with you to help you gain clarity when you find yourself trapped in a cycle of distress or face pivotal decisions when circumstances call for change. Together, we will explore solutions that bring insight and lead to living preferred lives. To schedule an appointment, please complete the brief appointment request form or reach out to me via text or phone.
My work is dedicated to supporting couples, individuals, and families as they navigate change and relational challenges in both their personal and professional lives. I collaborate closely with you to help you gain clarity when you find yourself trapped in a cycle of distress or face pivotal decisions when circumstances call for change. Together, we will explore solutions that bring insight and lead to living preferred lives. To schedule an appointment, please complete the brief appointment request form or reach out to me via text or phone.
(619) 649-6604 View (619) 649-6604

Online Therapists

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Tracy A Greene
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
4 Endorsed
Los Altos, CA 94024
Are you stuck in patterns you can’t get out of? Are you feeling isolated, anxious, or disconnected in your relationships? Is there a struggling teen or young adult in your life? Our team at Los Altos Psychotherapy is here to help you get unstuck and move forward. Our group practice helps adults, families, and teens untangle, understand, and develop their relationships with themselves and the world around them to feel happier and more connected. Many of our clients started working with us after not getting the results they wanted from other therapists.
Are you stuck in patterns you can’t get out of? Are you feeling isolated, anxious, or disconnected in your relationships? Is there a struggling teen or young adult in your life? Our team at Los Altos Psychotherapy is here to help you get unstuck and move forward. Our group practice helps adults, families, and teens untangle, understand, and develop their relationships with themselves and the world around them to feel happier and more connected. Many of our clients started working with us after not getting the results they wanted from other therapists.
(650) 665-9607 View (650) 665-9607
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Dilara Hasdemir
Pre-Licensed Professional, ACSW
3 Endorsed
Campbell, CA 95008
I believe that stress, discomfort, and difficult behaviors often arise for understandable reasons. My goal is to help you gain insight into what's contributing to your stress and struggles, deepen your connection with yourself and others, and support your healing and growth. I work with adults and adolescents facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, immigration, relationship struggles, and family dynamics. My approach is warm, empathic, and supportive, primarily grounded in a psychodynamic framework that explores unconscious patterns, early childhood experiences, and self-awareness.
I believe that stress, discomfort, and difficult behaviors often arise for understandable reasons. My goal is to help you gain insight into what's contributing to your stress and struggles, deepen your connection with yourself and others, and support your healing and growth. I work with adults and adolescents facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, immigration, relationship struggles, and family dynamics. My approach is warm, empathic, and supportive, primarily grounded in a psychodynamic framework that explores unconscious patterns, early childhood experiences, and self-awareness.
(650) 881-3758 View (650) 881-3758
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Dr. Shukofeh Faye Dadvar
Verified Verified
Online Only
For three decades I have been honored to be trusted mental health Coach . I have worked at private practice and mental health hospital. My skills ( education and experience) grounded in Science and Compassion. It is uncommon to feel frustration and hopeless about the way things are. Often Anxiety or Depression goes hand in hand with other emotions such as Anger , low self esteem , grief and not sleeping well. Together , we will explore supportive guidelines to thrive you in fulfillment of life.
For three decades I have been honored to be trusted mental health Coach . I have worked at private practice and mental health hospital. My skills ( education and experience) grounded in Science and Compassion. It is uncommon to feel frustration and hopeless about the way things are. Often Anxiety or Depression goes hand in hand with other emotions such as Anger , low self esteem , grief and not sleeping well. Together , we will explore supportive guidelines to thrive you in fulfillment of life.
(408) 763-4589 View (408) 763-4589
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Dr. Saliha Kozan
Psychologist, PhD
3 Endorsed
Online Only
I work with adults from diverse cultural and personal backgrounds, including BIPOC individuals, immigrants, and those navigating identity, faith, or cultural transitions. You may be balancing personal needs with family, cultural, or spiritual expectations, which can feel heavy and confusing. You may feel in between, navigating cultures, responsibilities, or parts of who you are. In our culturally and spiritually informed work, we will explore your values, create space for complex emotions, and support you in feeling grounded and clear. You don’t have to choose between parts of yourself; you can hold them all.
I work with adults from diverse cultural and personal backgrounds, including BIPOC individuals, immigrants, and those navigating identity, faith, or cultural transitions. You may be balancing personal needs with family, cultural, or spiritual expectations, which can feel heavy and confusing. You may feel in between, navigating cultures, responsibilities, or parts of who you are. In our culturally and spiritually informed work, we will explore your values, create space for complex emotions, and support you in feeling grounded and clear. You don’t have to choose between parts of yourself; you can hold them all.
(857) 297-4928 View (857) 297-4928
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Deniz Firat
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Online Only
You feel soul-tired from carrying losses no one seems to fully see—grief, illness, disconnection, the weight of a thousand unspoken goodbyes. You’ve been told to stay positive, to pull yourself up, to keep going, but inside you feel drained, lonely, and unsure where you belong—not in your body, your culture, or even your community. Crowds, noise, and others’ emotions overwhelm your nervous system, leaving you raw, overstimulated, and exhausted. More than anything, you long for genuine connection, deep rest, and a space where your pain and complexity aren’t “too much,” but honored and embraced.
You feel soul-tired from carrying losses no one seems to fully see—grief, illness, disconnection, the weight of a thousand unspoken goodbyes. You’ve been told to stay positive, to pull yourself up, to keep going, but inside you feel drained, lonely, and unsure where you belong—not in your body, your culture, or even your community. Crowds, noise, and others’ emotions overwhelm your nervous system, leaving you raw, overstimulated, and exhausted. More than anything, you long for genuine connection, deep rest, and a space where your pain and complexity aren’t “too much,” but honored and embraced.
(408) 819-2661 View (408) 819-2661
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Binnur Kurtlar-Mesic
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MS, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Los Gatos, CA 95030
I am a bilingual/multicultural therapist, and besides English, I am also fluent in Turkish.
Welcome! Navigating through life’s challenges can be overwhelming at times, and a guiding hand can help you get through these difficult times. Here’s where I can help: I provide a safe and nonjudgemental space to help you discover your unique strengths, identify self-defeating thoughts and unhealthy behavioral patterns. My style in therapy is warm, client-focused, collaborative, and empowering. In our work, I’ll support you in cultivating skills to overcome obstacles and achieve your therapy goals.
I am a bilingual/multicultural therapist, and besides English, I am also fluent in Turkish.
Welcome! Navigating through life’s challenges can be overwhelming at times, and a guiding hand can help you get through these difficult times. Here’s where I can help: I provide a safe and nonjudgemental space to help you discover your unique strengths, identify self-defeating thoughts and unhealthy behavioral patterns. My style in therapy is warm, client-focused, collaborative, and empowering. In our work, I’ll support you in cultivating skills to overcome obstacles and achieve your therapy goals.
(408) 560-2335 View (408) 560-2335

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