Therapists in San Francisco, CA

If you are struggling with unbearable feelings, loneliness, identity issues, shame, guilt, and/or relationship difficulties, I offer a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore yourself in relation to your world. My approach rests on the belief that our ways of understanding and coping with the present may be limited by our previous experiences. By working together, we find new expanded ways to help you understand and cope more effectively.

At Menlo Psych we offer expert evaluations via Tele-Health for patients in California and New York. We provide clinical evaluations for autism, ADHD, personality and mood disorders, and more!

Within the context of a therapeutic relationship built on respect and curiosity, I help people address and process their most pressing concerns. In most instances, the painful emotions that bring people to treatment carry valuable information related to past experiences – traumas, disappointments, losses, unmet expectations – which may be triggered by present circumstances or significant life changes.

Hi! I want to start by saying that reaching out for additional support is one of the bravest and most rewarding things you can do for yourself. I work hard to create a safe and comfortable place for my clients to learn and grow. Therapy can seem a bit mysterious, and choosing to open up to someone new can feel intimidating, but my goal is to help you make meaningful change in your life. I love what I do and feel grateful that I am able to provide you with science-backed tools, hope and curiosity as we explore patterns together and help guide you towards relief, ease and happiness.

Sometimes the issues and struggles that we encounter in life are almost impossible to resolve on our own. A seasoned therapist, I bring nearly 20 years of experience working with people struggling with a range of difficulties including more severe emotional problems. My approach is down-to-earth and practical. I'll first clarify with you where you feel stuck and how you would like to feel or behave differently. We will work collaboratively to understand the nature of your distress and the blocked or unknown or possibly forbidden feelings that tangle the process of achieving the life you seek.

Something’s wrong. You’re not sure what it is exactly, but there’s a problem. It shows up when you’re trying to work, relaxing at home, or out to dinner with friends. You feel it like a cold chill up your spine. Always on edge, anticipating some threat that never comes. Exhausted and irritable, constantly snapping at loved ones. Everything is just slightly off. “What’s wrong with me?” you wonder. On the one hand, you’re desperate to get to the bottom of this problem. But part of you is scared that by acknowledging it, you make it real. And once you see it, maybe others can too­– and they may not like it. It all feels like too much.

Therapy makes life better. It does so in ways that are both clear and concrete and somewhat mysterious. Maybe you arrive with a set goal -- manage anxiety, find a better job, or get more from a stalled relationship. Or maybe you're experiencing a more generalized state of existential discomfort or depression -- grappling with how to find meaning in life, a sense of cosmic isolation, or fear of mortality. We'll work collaboratively with the internal and external forces that are causing suffering, building sufficient self-support to make real, lasting changes.

I work with adults struggling to discover satisfaction in their lives, people who find themselves with career-related stress, stagnant personal growth, or difficult relationships. My role as your therapist is to help you develop the tools to understand yourself. In turn, you will gain the flexibility and freedom to live your life fully. I specialize in working with people from diverse backgrounds in individual psychotherapy. I have expertise in depression, anxiety disorder, anger management, relationship difficulties, and trauma history.

We are all works in progress - or as I see it, masterpieces in the making. In therapy, my hope is to create a safe place for you to share the challenges of being human in this world. It is a place to explore pain and patterns that continue to show themselves, a place to explore how family, community, institutions, and social systems have impacted us, and a place to grow in awareness so as to participate more authentically in the fabric of life. I believe we all have the capacity to heal and view my job not as healer but as human creating a space for you to find the healer within yourself.

Are you longing for a better relationship with your partner? Is anxiety or trauma in the way of your goals? Have you been running faster and faster, yet feel stuck? I specialize in couples therapy and trauma treatment, using state of the art training combined with over 20 years of experience. Today, your problems might feel overwhelming. I can help you find tools and solutions that will help.

Because I believe we are mind, body, and soul, I have a holistic approach in my practice. We are each unique individuals with different problems, needs and wants and therefore require a personalized and individualized treatment to resolve symptoms and conflicts. Emphasizing uniqueness, I utilize an integrative approach in your treatment through the use of various modalities while applying diverse techniques and interventions. This will help you become more in touch with your whole self and recover from any trauma or adverse life experiences and the psychological distress produced by it.

I am passionate about helping my clients decrease symptoms of anxiety and depression, communicate more effectively, and disrupt negative relational patterns. In working with couples and individuals, I utilize mindfulness, attachment theory, and trauma-informed care to create a therapeutic environment for healing and change. The goal is not just increased insight but cultivating a different emotional experience that can benefit all aspects of life.

After over 30 years of clinical practice I realize that getting involved in therapy takes great strength, endurance, and commitment. I am always willing to offer clients a safe environment with my own strength and commitment to do the work that needs to be done. My work with children has helped me work more effectively with adults and my work with adults have helped me work more effectively with the children.Please note that during the virus crisis I am conducting sessions both in person(with some requirements) and on a Hippa approved video therapy network.

Do you sometimes find yourself feeling anxious or depressed but you're not sure why? Or is there something specific in your life causing you distress? Would you like to feel more authentic or whole in connecting to your partner or others? Therapy can help you find clarity, resources, and direction in your life and relationships. Therapy with me provides you with a safe space where you are invited and encouraged to bring out any parts of yourself that need room for expression. Expressing and working through hurt, stuck, confused, and also joyful parts can in turn contribute to your sense of wholeness and health.

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I provide a safe therapeutic environment with a focus on developing lifelong skills. Working together, we will formulate attainable goals and strive towards greater self-acceptance. My theoretical orientation is primarily through a humanistic lens using strength-based and solution-focused interventions. I believe every individual has specific needs that can be tailored in a collaborative process through treatment. I incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy into my treatment plan, as well as aspects of Psychodynamic Therapy, Positive Psychology, and Mindfulness.

I am a collaborative therapist which means that we work together on the goals you want at the rate you want to work on them.

You can rely on me to help you with that part of you that doubts. Experience confidence, less worry and an uninhabited you. I offer clarity where you are stuck using no bullshit talk. Start getting the care you desire in an authentic and transformative therapy.

Hello and welcome! I am a licensed clinical psychologist providing individual and group therapy in English, Cantonese and Mandarin. I specialize in anxiety disorders, stress and related conditions, and provide ADHD evaluation. Change may cause stress, but dealing with a change successfully would leave us stronger, more confident, and better prepared for a new chapter in our life. My approach is practical, focusing on fast symptom relief. I will help you understand your concerns and guide you to solutions you believe are best by learning new skills that will allow you to deal with challenges and maximize your full potential.