Therapists in San Francisco, CA
Megan Williams
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94109
I offer a warm, collaborative approach intended to foster personal growth and self understanding for individuals and couples. I specialize in helping clients navigate through relationship challenges addictions, self esteem issues ,Premarital and Divorce challenges. Using psychodynamic , holistic and present moment therapeutic approaches , my work is intended to help clients cultivate their own inner healing and enabling them to make meaningful and lasting change. Honoring every individual and couple as unique, I bring an engaged and compassionate presence to our work together.
I offer a warm, collaborative approach intended to foster personal growth and self understanding for individuals and couples. I specialize in helping clients navigate through relationship challenges addictions, self esteem issues ,Premarital and Divorce challenges. Using psychodynamic , holistic and present moment therapeutic approaches , my work is intended to help clients cultivate their own inner healing and enabling them to make meaningful and lasting change. Honoring every individual and couple as unique, I bring an engaged and compassionate presence to our work together.
Yashua Gonzalez Robledo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94102
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship conflicts, or patterns you want to change? I’m here to support you in finding your way and cultivating self-awareness. I approach therapy with warmth, sensitivity, and compassion. Our work together will hold a space for you to feel seen, heard, and understood. We will identify your goals, get attuned to what you need, and how to achieve it while learning to be gentle with yourself in the process. I use a humanistic and transpersonal approach as well as somatic modalities to integrate mind and body.
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship conflicts, or patterns you want to change? I’m here to support you in finding your way and cultivating self-awareness. I approach therapy with warmth, sensitivity, and compassion. Our work together will hold a space for you to feel seen, heard, and understood. We will identify your goals, get attuned to what you need, and how to achieve it while learning to be gentle with yourself in the process. I use a humanistic and transpersonal approach as well as somatic modalities to integrate mind and body.
Hello, I'm Jorge Leal! I am a Licensed Clinical Social worker who is passionate about supporting all of my clients who struggle with depression, anxiety, addiction, and relationship issues to improve resilience and develop meaningful relationships. My psychotherapy approach is evidence-based, with a primary focus on improving resilience and developing meaningful relationships. I work with adults of all ages from diverse social, cultural, and economic backgrounds. Typically, my clients struggle with negative thought patterns, interpersonal relationships, intense emotions, and difficulties coping with life stresses.
Hello, I'm Jorge Leal! I am a Licensed Clinical Social worker who is passionate about supporting all of my clients who struggle with depression, anxiety, addiction, and relationship issues to improve resilience and develop meaningful relationships. My psychotherapy approach is evidence-based, with a primary focus on improving resilience and developing meaningful relationships. I work with adults of all ages from diverse social, cultural, and economic backgrounds. Typically, my clients struggle with negative thought patterns, interpersonal relationships, intense emotions, and difficulties coping with life stresses.
Christina Insalaco
Counselor, PhD, LPCC, LMHC, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94110
Pain is often difficult to describe- it may even be unspeakable. As a licensed psychotherapist and supervisor with experience in the areas of clinical psychology, social work, and psychoanalysis, I offer a unique set of skills to help you speak about and understand the reasons you are seeking treatment. In my practice I offer a warm, nonjudgmental, and confidential space for you to say whatever comes to mind. In this space, one in which I am deeply attuned to you and what you have to say, you may discover solutions for your suffering and experience transformative change.
Pain is often difficult to describe- it may even be unspeakable. As a licensed psychotherapist and supervisor with experience in the areas of clinical psychology, social work, and psychoanalysis, I offer a unique set of skills to help you speak about and understand the reasons you are seeking treatment. In my practice I offer a warm, nonjudgmental, and confidential space for you to say whatever comes to mind. In this space, one in which I am deeply attuned to you and what you have to say, you may discover solutions for your suffering and experience transformative change.
Brie Pierquet
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR-T
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94123
The average person will experience 3-5 traumatic events in their life. The average first responder will experience 188 in their career. We live in a society that has normalized “suck it up” as a coping strategy and that doesn’t work. Are you a first responder (law enforcement , fire, EMS, dispatch)? Is the job itself and/or organizational stress feeling heavier than it once did? Are you noticing changes in yourself that you don’t understand or need help with? Post-traumatic stress injuries are extremely common in first responders and they are treatable. Let’s talk.
The average person will experience 3-5 traumatic events in their life. The average first responder will experience 188 in their career. We live in a society that has normalized “suck it up” as a coping strategy and that doesn’t work. Are you a first responder (law enforcement , fire, EMS, dispatch)? Is the job itself and/or organizational stress feeling heavier than it once did? Are you noticing changes in yourself that you don’t understand or need help with? Post-traumatic stress injuries are extremely common in first responders and they are treatable. Let’s talk.
Kate Baker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94122 (Online Only)
My specialty is working with clients to overcome the hold that worry and fear have on their lives. I also support youth and adults who are struggling with other obstacles to wellbeing and peace of mind such as grief, oppression, resentment, life transitions, unhealthy relationships, and self-doubt.
My specialty is working with clients to overcome the hold that worry and fear have on their lives. I also support youth and adults who are struggling with other obstacles to wellbeing and peace of mind such as grief, oppression, resentment, life transitions, unhealthy relationships, and self-doubt.
Dr. Alisha Saxena
Psychologist, PsyD, MS, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94114 (Online Only)
We all have moments of feeling isolated and “stuck.” This can stem from the difference between what your life looks like now and how you would like it to be. The stress of this disconnection can seep into all aspects of your world: socially withdrawing or getting into more arguments can lead to depression and relationship conflict. You might feel like what you do is never “good enough,” increasing anxiety. You might hide your stress by focusing on what you can control, particularly after traumatic events. Therapy can help bring back joy and spontaneity into your life, helping you feel more fulfilled and energized.
We all have moments of feeling isolated and “stuck.” This can stem from the difference between what your life looks like now and how you would like it to be. The stress of this disconnection can seep into all aspects of your world: socially withdrawing or getting into more arguments can lead to depression and relationship conflict. You might feel like what you do is never “good enough,” increasing anxiety. You might hide your stress by focusing on what you can control, particularly after traumatic events. Therapy can help bring back joy and spontaneity into your life, helping you feel more fulfilled and energized.
Gloria Saltzman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFA, MFT
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94114 (Online Only)
For the times you feel you have thoughts and feelings you cannot share with anyone, meeting with a therapist offers a contained space to reveal these parts of yourself. In my office, there is no right way to be in therapy. You are not the only person who might feel like a fraud in your own life.The unending thoughts about yourself or your life that are not so kind can stop. I welcome the full expression of the complexity of your emotions and experience.
For the times you feel you have thoughts and feelings you cannot share with anyone, meeting with a therapist offers a contained space to reveal these parts of yourself. In my office, there is no right way to be in therapy. You are not the only person who might feel like a fraud in your own life.The unending thoughts about yourself or your life that are not so kind can stop. I welcome the full expression of the complexity of your emotions and experience.
Stav Fishman
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94117
Woundedness is inherent to our human experience, but so is our capacity for healing. In these uncertain and rapidly shifting times, feeling lost, isolated, or overwhelmed by life is only natural. But we are not meant to face it alone. Finding a supportive and attentive therapist can be the first step toward inner peace and deeper connections, both inwardly and with others. I view therapy as an evolving journey where we get to explore together your story and the various parts of yourself—the familiar as well as the unconscious. I truly believe we each already hold the wisdom and strength needed for this journey of growth.
Woundedness is inherent to our human experience, but so is our capacity for healing. In these uncertain and rapidly shifting times, feeling lost, isolated, or overwhelmed by life is only natural. But we are not meant to face it alone. Finding a supportive and attentive therapist can be the first step toward inner peace and deeper connections, both inwardly and with others. I view therapy as an evolving journey where we get to explore together your story and the various parts of yourself—the familiar as well as the unconscious. I truly believe we each already hold the wisdom and strength needed for this journey of growth.
Judith Anna Nitchie
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, CMT, MFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94122 (Online Only)
Life with a chronic illness presents unique challenges. Not only do you have your new (and changing) physical reality, but anxiety, depression and overwhelm can show up unannounced. I've been there!
The great news is that, with help, we can transform our state of mind and start loving life again.
WE can get YOU back on the road to loving your life--let's get to it!
Life with a chronic illness presents unique challenges. Not only do you have your new (and changing) physical reality, but anxiety, depression and overwhelm can show up unannounced. I've been there!
The great news is that, with help, we can transform our state of mind and start loving life again.
WE can get YOU back on the road to loving your life--let's get to it!
Veronica Elizabeth Encinas
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94117
My passion and dedication to this work lies in that asking for help is not a sign of weakness. Everyone at some point in their life has had some frictions or challenges and need support to get through those times. I work experientially and relationally. Welcoming clients to tell their stories, histories, and important aspects of life.
My passion and dedication to this work lies in that asking for help is not a sign of weakness. Everyone at some point in their life has had some frictions or challenges and need support to get through those times. I work experientially and relationally. Welcoming clients to tell their stories, histories, and important aspects of life.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94104 (Online Only)
I work with adults, including driven professionals, couples, individuals, families, and founders. My clients span the political spectrum, faiths, sexual orientations, races, ethnicities, and genders. Folks I work with tend to have big jobs, busy lives, and often little kids. You may be pissed off, bored, or disconnected in your relationship or you may be stressed out, depressed, and dealing with corporate power struggles. I came from tech. I have a collaborative and leaderly style. I also want you to enjoy therapy while getting a lot out of it.
I work with adults, including driven professionals, couples, individuals, families, and founders. My clients span the political spectrum, faiths, sexual orientations, races, ethnicities, and genders. Folks I work with tend to have big jobs, busy lives, and often little kids. You may be pissed off, bored, or disconnected in your relationship or you may be stressed out, depressed, and dealing with corporate power struggles. I came from tech. I have a collaborative and leaderly style. I also want you to enjoy therapy while getting a lot out of it.
Therapy is a unique opportunity to learn more about ourselves and discover how we can step forward in life, relationships and work with more passion and purpose. I work with you to cultivate the insight, strength and agency that help you to work through challenges, move through difficult transitions and find more purpose and fulfillment in your life. My style is warm, direct and highly attuned to the interrelation between the mind, emotions and body.
Therapy is a unique opportunity to learn more about ourselves and discover how we can step forward in life, relationships and work with more passion and purpose. I work with you to cultivate the insight, strength and agency that help you to work through challenges, move through difficult transitions and find more purpose and fulfillment in your life. My style is warm, direct and highly attuned to the interrelation between the mind, emotions and body.
Sadie Robertson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94110
If you are here, you may have experienced something painful, scary, frustrating, confusing or sad. Maybe you feel a general sense of dissatisfaction, or you are seeking to change your behavior or the quality of your relationships. Regardless of why you are here, I am glad you’re seeking a partner to help you process your emotions, and make sense of your experiences. In therapy, I will help you build awareness of your thoughts and feelings so that you can understand your needs and express yourself authentically. You deserve to have meaningful and fulfilling relationships and live a life aligned with your true nature.
If you are here, you may have experienced something painful, scary, frustrating, confusing or sad. Maybe you feel a general sense of dissatisfaction, or you are seeking to change your behavior or the quality of your relationships. Regardless of why you are here, I am glad you’re seeking a partner to help you process your emotions, and make sense of your experiences. In therapy, I will help you build awareness of your thoughts and feelings so that you can understand your needs and express yourself authentically. You deserve to have meaningful and fulfilling relationships and live a life aligned with your true nature.
Benjamin Russack
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94115
I tend to be quite direct in my approach and begin therapy with a combination of focused goal and solution oriented work. As the therapy proceeds, I then branch out into deeper issues concerning the unconscious, dream work, unresolved trauma and more. Additionally, I specialize and am not limited to, treating depression, anxiety and chemical dependency. Lastly, I also enjoy working with adolescents, couples and families. ** I host a podcast called "Look, Just Tell Me What To Do" which addresses issues related to mental health which is available here https://lookjusttellmewhattodo.podbean.com/ or on most podcast platforms.
I tend to be quite direct in my approach and begin therapy with a combination of focused goal and solution oriented work. As the therapy proceeds, I then branch out into deeper issues concerning the unconscious, dream work, unresolved trauma and more. Additionally, I specialize and am not limited to, treating depression, anxiety and chemical dependency. Lastly, I also enjoy working with adolescents, couples and families. ** I host a podcast called "Look, Just Tell Me What To Do" which addresses issues related to mental health which is available here https://lookjusttellmewhattodo.podbean.com/ or on most podcast platforms.
And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom - Anais Nin. You are feeling the internal push to make a change, and especially in areas of your life that no longer feel sustainable. You might identify as a people pleaser, often shrinking yourself and prioritizing others' needs over your own. You may long to cultivate a deep sense of self-connection and address longstanding emotional patterns at their source while releasing yourself from cycles of intergenerational trauma passed down through your lineage. You seek to live your life with authenticity, clarity, and intention.
And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom - Anais Nin. You are feeling the internal push to make a change, and especially in areas of your life that no longer feel sustainable. You might identify as a people pleaser, often shrinking yourself and prioritizing others' needs over your own. You may long to cultivate a deep sense of self-connection and address longstanding emotional patterns at their source while releasing yourself from cycles of intergenerational trauma passed down through your lineage. You seek to live your life with authenticity, clarity, and intention.
Emilie C. Scovill
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94102
In the fast-paced, hyper-competitive Bay Area, it can be challenging to balance all of the roles that we assume. Work, school, money, technology, and relationship stressors can leave us feeling depleted. Anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and career dissatisfaction are some of the ways stressors may manifest. My aim is to support and help to empower you to improve your life by engaging in the life that you want to lead. This may result in increased effectiveness, happiness, and reduced suffering in all of your roles.
In the fast-paced, hyper-competitive Bay Area, it can be challenging to balance all of the roles that we assume. Work, school, money, technology, and relationship stressors can leave us feeling depleted. Anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and career dissatisfaction are some of the ways stressors may manifest. My aim is to support and help to empower you to improve your life by engaging in the life that you want to lead. This may result in increased effectiveness, happiness, and reduced suffering in all of your roles.
As a psychologist I evaluate and treat individuals who seek help for depression, anxiety, life dissatisfaction (from relationships and work stress), relational trauma (e.g. childhood abuse and emotional neglect) and addiction/compulsive behaviors that may co-occur with depression, anxiety or trauma/PTSD. Of note, you do not have to be in crisis to be in therapy; I often work with individuals who are interested in personal growth, long-term recovery issues, regaining meaning and passion after loss and sometimes stopping distressing interpersonal patterns. Treatment is generally trauma-informed and phase-oriented, integrating body-mind interventions and neurobiology. Please visit my website for details,
As a psychologist I evaluate and treat individuals who seek help for depression, anxiety, life dissatisfaction (from relationships and work stress), relational trauma (e.g. childhood abuse and emotional neglect) and addiction/compulsive behaviors that may co-occur with depression, anxiety or trauma/PTSD. Of note, you do not have to be in crisis to be in therapy; I often work with individuals who are interested in personal growth, long-term recovery issues, regaining meaning and passion after loss and sometimes stopping distressing interpersonal patterns. Treatment is generally trauma-informed and phase-oriented, integrating body-mind interventions and neurobiology. Please visit my website for details,
Zi Zheng
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94103 (Online Only)
Do you feel stressed, anxious, depressed, or uncertain about the future? Do you feel overwhelmed by life transitions? Do conflicts with loved ones feel like walking on eggshells? Maybe you're trying to find your voice again after a breakup or career change. Together, we can create a safe space for you to explore your emotions and develop deep self-awareness, empowering you to overcome life’s challenges. You will discover the tools and abilities to voice your needs and navigate resentments and conflicts.
Do you feel stressed, anxious, depressed, or uncertain about the future? Do you feel overwhelmed by life transitions? Do conflicts with loved ones feel like walking on eggshells? Maybe you're trying to find your voice again after a breakup or career change. Together, we can create a safe space for you to explore your emotions and develop deep self-awareness, empowering you to overcome life’s challenges. You will discover the tools and abilities to voice your needs and navigate resentments and conflicts.
Helping professional stress management therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94111 (Online Only)
Hello, I'm Elisabeth! I believe that people cross paths for a reason, and your presence here is not a coincidence. It would be a privilege to hear your story. Maybe you're drowning in overwhelming emotions. Perhaps you find it harder and harder to get out of bed in the morning. You are in a helping profession and feel isolated in managing your empathy and burnout. You're working hard to be a healthy leader. You might be coming out of a high-control environment and don't know how to move forward. You need a space that is yours to process, heal, and grow in. I've got your back. You will find understanding and support here.
Hello, I'm Elisabeth! I believe that people cross paths for a reason, and your presence here is not a coincidence. It would be a privilege to hear your story. Maybe you're drowning in overwhelming emotions. Perhaps you find it harder and harder to get out of bed in the morning. You are in a helping profession and feel isolated in managing your empathy and burnout. You're working hard to be a healthy leader. You might be coming out of a high-control environment and don't know how to move forward. You need a space that is yours to process, heal, and grow in. I've got your back. You will find understanding and support here.
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Number of Therapists in San Francisco, CA
3,000+
Average cost per session
$189
Therapists in San Francisco, CA who prioritize treating:
| 93% | Anxiety |
| 86% | Depression |
| 82% | Relationship Issues |
| 74% | Self Esteem |
| 70% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 67% | Stress |
| 66% | Life Transitions |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 73% | Aetna |
| 56% | Cigna and Evernorth |
| 53% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in San Francisco, CA see their clients
| 53% | In Person and Online | |
| 47% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 75% | Female | |
| 23% | Male | |
| 2% | Non-Binary |