Therapists in San Francisco, CA
Gabriela has gained extensive experience in working with young children, adolescents, adults, and older adults over the past 16 years as a mental health therapist. She believes in using a warm, empathetic, and strengths-based approach along with light-hearted humor to foster trust, build therapeutic alliances, and facilitate deeper emotional work with clients. Gabriela has specialized in using cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, and solution-focused therapy techniques to help children, adolescents, and adults from diverse backgrounds to alleviate depression, anxiety, and traumatic stress in their lives.
Gabriela has gained extensive experience in working with young children, adolescents, adults, and older adults over the past 16 years as a mental health therapist. She believes in using a warm, empathetic, and strengths-based approach along with light-hearted humor to foster trust, build therapeutic alliances, and facilitate deeper emotional work with clients. Gabriela has specialized in using cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, and solution-focused therapy techniques to help children, adolescents, and adults from diverse backgrounds to alleviate depression, anxiety, and traumatic stress in their lives.
Are you struggling with emotional distress, psychological injury or addiction as a result of childhood trauma or abuse?
I specialize in helping young people, adults,and their Families rebound and recover from unresolved trauma and abuse, addiction and compulsive behaviors, stress and anxiety, grief and loss, relationship and intimacy issues.
Are you struggling with emotional distress, psychological injury or addiction as a result of childhood trauma or abuse?
I specialize in helping young people, adults,and their Families rebound and recover from unresolved trauma and abuse, addiction and compulsive behaviors, stress and anxiety, grief and loss, relationship and intimacy issues.
There is something special about the rush of connection that can happen at the start of a therapeutic relationship. It excites me to help people better manage challenges with trauma, anxiety conditions, sleep/insomnia, depression in all its manifestations, relationships, substance use/misuse and overall health and wellness. I have over 20 years of experience working in this field and have worked for both public and private entities.
There is something special about the rush of connection that can happen at the start of a therapeutic relationship. It excites me to help people better manage challenges with trauma, anxiety conditions, sleep/insomnia, depression in all its manifestations, relationships, substance use/misuse and overall health and wellness. I have over 20 years of experience working in this field and have worked for both public and private entities.
You may be dealing with personal challenges or struggling with relationships in your life or life may have thrown you a curve ball. Asking for help can be tough and humbling and yet many of my clients tell me they wish they had done it sooner. Having a safe, compassionate and supportive space can be significant to healing and working through the trickier stages of our lives. My training combines the wisdom of Western and Eastern psychologies, embracing each person's uniqueness. I work compassionately supporting greater awareness, insight, choice and fulfillment.
You may be dealing with personal challenges or struggling with relationships in your life or life may have thrown you a curve ball. Asking for help can be tough and humbling and yet many of my clients tell me they wish they had done it sooner. Having a safe, compassionate and supportive space can be significant to healing and working through the trickier stages of our lives. My training combines the wisdom of Western and Eastern psychologies, embracing each person's uniqueness. I work compassionately supporting greater awareness, insight, choice and fulfillment.
I have experience working with a diverse population including individuals with different cultural backgrounds. My approach to therapy is to provide compassionate and nonjudgmental support. I respect that clients are the experts of themselves and work collaboratively with clients to help problem solve and teach new skills.
I have experience working with a diverse population including individuals with different cultural backgrounds. My approach to therapy is to provide compassionate and nonjudgmental support. I respect that clients are the experts of themselves and work collaboratively with clients to help problem solve and teach new skills.
I am an experienced integrative psychotherapist and Jungian psychoanalyst with over 20 years of clinical experience. I work with individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, stress management, health issues, and job and life transitions. My approach is very relational and collaborative. My goal is to help you explore what gets in the way of moving forward – difficult feelings or thoughts, old patterns, childhood conditionings – and help you regain an authentic connection with yourself and life.
I am an experienced integrative psychotherapist and Jungian psychoanalyst with over 20 years of clinical experience. I work with individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, stress management, health issues, and job and life transitions. My approach is very relational and collaborative. My goal is to help you explore what gets in the way of moving forward – difficult feelings or thoughts, old patterns, childhood conditionings – and help you regain an authentic connection with yourself and life.
The world is scary af for so many of us. Maybe you're feeling lost, sad, anxious, confused, angry- I know I am! As if that weren't already too much- relationships, work, school, family dynamics, systemic oppression, and past traumas can make everything feel that much more difficult. Therapy can be a space to process and reflect on these challenges while creating opportunities for growth and acceptance. Why navigate all of this alone when we can explore them together? As a queer trans man, I value working with other LGBTQ+ people, trying my best to foster a space where you can feel affirmed and seen.
The world is scary af for so many of us. Maybe you're feeling lost, sad, anxious, confused, angry- I know I am! As if that weren't already too much- relationships, work, school, family dynamics, systemic oppression, and past traumas can make everything feel that much more difficult. Therapy can be a space to process and reflect on these challenges while creating opportunities for growth and acceptance. Why navigate all of this alone when we can explore them together? As a queer trans man, I value working with other LGBTQ+ people, trying my best to foster a space where you can feel affirmed and seen.
Most therapists will say they specialize in what you’re dealing with. Given my decades of experience, I have become fairly scrupulous about the clients I choose to work with. I see therapy as collaborative. If you’re ready to put in the work necessary for change, you’ve come to the right place. If the following sounds like you, feel free to reach out to me now: You know what you want to change in your life; you realize that a commitment to change means that most of the work is going to be on your end; and you're ready to trust in someone to partner with you.
Most therapists will say they specialize in what you’re dealing with. Given my decades of experience, I have become fairly scrupulous about the clients I choose to work with. I see therapy as collaborative. If you’re ready to put in the work necessary for change, you’ve come to the right place. If the following sounds like you, feel free to reach out to me now: You know what you want to change in your life; you realize that a commitment to change means that most of the work is going to be on your end; and you're ready to trust in someone to partner with you.
Do you carry deep anxiety, anger, shame, or grief—often hidden beneath a composed surface? Have you experienced narcissistic abuse or trauma that left you questioning your worth, your voice, or your reality? Do you struggle with harsh self-criticism or fear of failure? Maybe you feel pressured to be everything for everyone, while neglecting your own needs? I work with thoughtful, capable people who feel stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed by emotional patterns they can’t shift on their own.
My approach is depth-oriented: I work with the deeper layers—the parts of you that carry pain and longings that haven’t had space to be seen.
Do you carry deep anxiety, anger, shame, or grief—often hidden beneath a composed surface? Have you experienced narcissistic abuse or trauma that left you questioning your worth, your voice, or your reality? Do you struggle with harsh self-criticism or fear of failure? Maybe you feel pressured to be everything for everyone, while neglecting your own needs? I work with thoughtful, capable people who feel stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed by emotional patterns they can’t shift on their own.
My approach is depth-oriented: I work with the deeper layers—the parts of you that carry pain and longings that haven’t had space to be seen.
I am a clinical psychologist in private practice, a Berkeley-certified executive coach, past president of the California Psychological Association and San Francisco Psychological Association, and chairperson of the clinical advisory board at I V Y Labs. I authored two chapters for the Men’s Health Book, 21st Century Man on Living with Vitality and Work-Life Balance. In 2019, I received an Outstanding Member Award from the San Francisco Psychological Association. In 2024, the California Psychological Association recognized me with the Silver Psi Award for my leadership and contribution to sustainable change for the organization.
I am a clinical psychologist in private practice, a Berkeley-certified executive coach, past president of the California Psychological Association and San Francisco Psychological Association, and chairperson of the clinical advisory board at I V Y Labs. I authored two chapters for the Men’s Health Book, 21st Century Man on Living with Vitality and Work-Life Balance. In 2019, I received an Outstanding Member Award from the San Francisco Psychological Association. In 2024, the California Psychological Association recognized me with the Silver Psi Award for my leadership and contribution to sustainable change for the organization.
You are a parent struggling to understand and reconnect with your child. You are a young adult uncovering new facets of your identity while feeling overwhelmed by the many new challenges of adulthood. Or you are a teen not only managing school stress, but complicated changes in your relationship with your friends and family. If any of these experiences speak with you, you’ve come to the right place. In addition to the experiences shared above, I also specialize in working with QTBIPOC, parent coaching, and those seeking to understand family-of-origin dynamics.
You are a parent struggling to understand and reconnect with your child. You are a young adult uncovering new facets of your identity while feeling overwhelmed by the many new challenges of adulthood. Or you are a teen not only managing school stress, but complicated changes in your relationship with your friends and family. If any of these experiences speak with you, you’ve come to the right place. In addition to the experiences shared above, I also specialize in working with QTBIPOC, parent coaching, and those seeking to understand family-of-origin dynamics.
he Bay Area Oppositional and Conduct Clinic empowers parents and caretakers to help their children become better behaved, happier at home, and more successful in school. We specialize in children and adolescents who, despite being in loving circumstances, do not respond to regular discipline and rules.
As professionals, we are intensely aware of how stressful oppositional and conduct problems are for families. Our clinicians tailor the therapy to work at a comfortable pace and practice with a sensitivity to the other demands in life.
he Bay Area Oppositional and Conduct Clinic empowers parents and caretakers to help their children become better behaved, happier at home, and more successful in school. We specialize in children and adolescents who, despite being in loving circumstances, do not respond to regular discipline and rules.
As professionals, we are intensely aware of how stressful oppositional and conduct problems are for families. Our clinicians tailor the therapy to work at a comfortable pace and practice with a sensitivity to the other demands in life.
It takes courage to admit that you can no longer face life's challenges alone. It is also the most important step towards change. My style is warm, interactive and intuitive. I integrate various therapeutic methodologies, which enables me to creatively meet your distinctive, personal needs. In addition to talk therapy I offer Expressive Arts and Guided Imagery to help us connect with and process negative, painful, and fearful emotions.
It takes courage to admit that you can no longer face life's challenges alone. It is also the most important step towards change. My style is warm, interactive and intuitive. I integrate various therapeutic methodologies, which enables me to creatively meet your distinctive, personal needs. In addition to talk therapy I offer Expressive Arts and Guided Imagery to help us connect with and process negative, painful, and fearful emotions.
Welcoming New Patients! Erica is a registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist at Bonmente, a full-service mental health clinic that offers online appointments, accepts insurance (Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross, Cigna, United, and more), and has same-week appointments available. As a bilingual therapist and first-generation Mexican American, Erica was drawn to mental health care after experiencing the transformative impact of counseling in her own life. She is passionate about helping clients understand how their experiences shape their mental health, physical well-being, and interpersonal relationships.
Welcoming New Patients! Erica is a registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist at Bonmente, a full-service mental health clinic that offers online appointments, accepts insurance (Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross, Cigna, United, and more), and has same-week appointments available. As a bilingual therapist and first-generation Mexican American, Erica was drawn to mental health care after experiencing the transformative impact of counseling in her own life. She is passionate about helping clients understand how their experiences shape their mental health, physical well-being, and interpersonal relationships.
Life can feel so stressful and challenging, and therapy can really help with that. As an Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist, I help couples uncover negative relational patterns as well as their underlying longings and needs so they can feel much closer and more connected for a lifetime of love. My approach is non-pathologizing, collaborative and effective. I also work with individuals looking to feel better, whether it's anxiety, depression or any kind of relationship issue that's causing distress. I use a combination of cognitive-behavioral interventions and psychodynamic approach in my work, as well as a sense of humor.
Life can feel so stressful and challenging, and therapy can really help with that. As an Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist, I help couples uncover negative relational patterns as well as their underlying longings and needs so they can feel much closer and more connected for a lifetime of love. My approach is non-pathologizing, collaborative and effective. I also work with individuals looking to feel better, whether it's anxiety, depression or any kind of relationship issue that's causing distress. I use a combination of cognitive-behavioral interventions and psychodynamic approach in my work, as well as a sense of humor.
Let's face it, talking about sex can be uncomfortable but sexual concerns are actually common. As a compassionate, competent sex therapist, I can help you with: Problems with sexual desire, Wanting to experience orgasm, Erectile dysfunction or premature ejaculation, Painful intercourse, Sexual behaviors that are troubling to you, Rekindling sex after pregnancy/childbirth, Overcoming relationship and sexual problems associated with infertility and its treatment, Processing trauma and thriving after negative sexual experiences, Working through affairs, Sexual desire discrepancy concerns, Support in polyamorous relationships.
Let's face it, talking about sex can be uncomfortable but sexual concerns are actually common. As a compassionate, competent sex therapist, I can help you with: Problems with sexual desire, Wanting to experience orgasm, Erectile dysfunction or premature ejaculation, Painful intercourse, Sexual behaviors that are troubling to you, Rekindling sex after pregnancy/childbirth, Overcoming relationship and sexual problems associated with infertility and its treatment, Processing trauma and thriving after negative sexual experiences, Working through affairs, Sexual desire discrepancy concerns, Support in polyamorous relationships.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with postdoctoral training in clinical neuropsychology and nearly two decades of experience in therapy, psychological evaluation, and risk assessment. I offer therapy and specialized trauma evaluations, including relationship-trauma-related immigration evaluations. I work with individuals affected by chronic relational trauma/stress or systemic relational pressures that have shaped their nervous-system responses, emotional regulation, and identity development.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with postdoctoral training in clinical neuropsychology and nearly two decades of experience in therapy, psychological evaluation, and risk assessment. I offer therapy and specialized trauma evaluations, including relationship-trauma-related immigration evaluations. I work with individuals affected by chronic relational trauma/stress or systemic relational pressures that have shaped their nervous-system responses, emotional regulation, and identity development.
I Work with individuals/ couples. My background is in substance misuse counseling. I work with trauma, anxiety, depression, body image/ disordered eating. I work relationally, that invites the client into the therapeutic process, I support clients resource & create, boundaries in times of stress/ emotional overwhelm. I enjoy working with people who view themselves as sensitive beings, intuitive /empaths. I work somatically which means I invite the body into the process, using breath, scent, and grounding to regulate the nervous system. I offer EMDR and somatic touch work: I offer Ketamine Assisted Therapy and integration work.
I Work with individuals/ couples. My background is in substance misuse counseling. I work with trauma, anxiety, depression, body image/ disordered eating. I work relationally, that invites the client into the therapeutic process, I support clients resource & create, boundaries in times of stress/ emotional overwhelm. I enjoy working with people who view themselves as sensitive beings, intuitive /empaths. I work somatically which means I invite the body into the process, using breath, scent, and grounding to regulate the nervous system. I offer EMDR and somatic touch work: I offer Ketamine Assisted Therapy and integration work.
If you have a history of depression and anxiety, you no doubt know what it feels like to move through your day as if trudging through a swamp. At worst, there's little desire or motivation or energy, and then when you do climb out of these moods, you see yourself at some point fall back in. You are likely wanting to learn how to gain some permanent ground, to not have your mood rule you, and to just feel better from day to day. If this is what you are after, then I'd like to help.
If you have a history of depression and anxiety, you no doubt know what it feels like to move through your day as if trudging through a swamp. At worst, there's little desire or motivation or energy, and then when you do climb out of these moods, you see yourself at some point fall back in. You are likely wanting to learn how to gain some permanent ground, to not have your mood rule you, and to just feel better from day to day. If this is what you are after, then I'd like to help.
I’m Luiza Krapels, a holistic therapist dedicated to walking alongside you on your healing journey.
With deep presence and care, I offer a safe, grounded space where you can explore your inner world, make sense of your experiences, and move toward greater clarity, resilience, and connection.
I’m Luiza Krapels, a holistic therapist dedicated to walking alongside you on your healing journey.
With deep presence and care, I offer a safe, grounded space where you can explore your inner world, make sense of your experiences, and move toward greater clarity, resilience, and connection.
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Number of Therapists in San Francisco, CA
3,000+
Average cost per session
$194
Therapists in San Francisco, CA who prioritize treating:
| 92% | Anxiety |
| 85% | Depression |
| 79% | Relationship Issues |
| 74% | Self Esteem |
| 71% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 65% | Stress |
| 64% | Grief |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 86% | Aetna |
| 60% | Cigna and Evernorth |
| 50% | Anthem |
How Therapists in San Francisco, CA see their clients
| 54% | Online Only | |
| 46% | In Person and Online |
Gender breakdown
| 75% | Female | |
| 22% | Male | |
| 3% | Non-Binary |