Therapists in San Francisco, CA
As a gay therapist focused on LGBTQ+ mental health, I bring a deep understanding and professional experience to help gay, bi and queer men shift to a healthier mindset, find meaning and purpose, and create a connected, fulfilling life. Whether you’re working through life transitions or seeking deeper connections and fulfillment, I will guide you every step of the way. I provide a safe and welcoming space to help you process emotions, find clarity, and build resilience. Therapy isn’t just about solving problems—it’s about moving toward a brighter future and embracing your story.
As a gay therapist focused on LGBTQ+ mental health, I bring a deep understanding and professional experience to help gay, bi and queer men shift to a healthier mindset, find meaning and purpose, and create a connected, fulfilling life. Whether you’re working through life transitions or seeking deeper connections and fulfillment, I will guide you every step of the way. I provide a safe and welcoming space to help you process emotions, find clarity, and build resilience. Therapy isn’t just about solving problems—it’s about moving toward a brighter future and embracing your story.
Taking the time to find the right therapist for yourself or your family is a brave, intelligent way to approach change. I work with adults, children, and families to develop healthy ways of being with others and healthy ways of being alone. I work with parents and children around a number of concerns including anxiety, depression, and disability. I offer a free 20 minute initial phone consultation. You are welcome to call me and we can think together about whether I might be a good fit for the situation you are addressing.
Taking the time to find the right therapist for yourself or your family is a brave, intelligent way to approach change. I work with adults, children, and families to develop healthy ways of being with others and healthy ways of being alone. I work with parents and children around a number of concerns including anxiety, depression, and disability. I offer a free 20 minute initial phone consultation. You are welcome to call me and we can think together about whether I might be a good fit for the situation you are addressing.
Are you feeling stuck? Perhaps you're in the middle of one of life's "necessary changes," or struggling with starting on your path in the world, regarding purpose,meaning, and making a living. Perhaps you're trying to "reboot" after a loss, illness, or other life-changing experience, or trying to adjust and move forward in the midst of mid-life transition. As your therapist, I will meet you where you are at, and team up with you to create a life in which you find meaning, joy, and fulfillment.
Are you feeling stuck? Perhaps you're in the middle of one of life's "necessary changes," or struggling with starting on your path in the world, regarding purpose,meaning, and making a living. Perhaps you're trying to "reboot" after a loss, illness, or other life-changing experience, or trying to adjust and move forward in the midst of mid-life transition. As your therapist, I will meet you where you are at, and team up with you to create a life in which you find meaning, joy, and fulfillment.
Welcoming New Patients! Jolene is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) 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. A dedicated LGBTQ+ provider with nearly 20 years of experience in mental health, Jolene offers a compassionate, non-judgmental space where clients can heal, strengthen relationships, and form new neural pathways that support meaningful change. She sees life’s challenges as opportunities to learn, grow, evolve, and find new purpose, empathy, depth and meaning.
Welcoming New Patients! Jolene is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) 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. A dedicated LGBTQ+ provider with nearly 20 years of experience in mental health, Jolene offers a compassionate, non-judgmental space where clients can heal, strengthen relationships, and form new neural pathways that support meaningful change. She sees life’s challenges as opportunities to learn, grow, evolve, and find new purpose, empathy, depth and meaning.
At times we may feel that our lives lack meaning. Or we wake up one day to realize that we find very little joy in our daily routine. We yearn for deeper connections to others or more fulfilling work/home lives. We may feel as if our lives have become unmanageable - what was once an ideal life has become burdensome and challenging. Whether it's uncertainty about the future, lack of direction in life, challenging relationships or unhealthy patterns of behavior that get in our way, I believe that life's difficulties can provide us with golden opportunities for growth.
At times we may feel that our lives lack meaning. Or we wake up one day to realize that we find very little joy in our daily routine. We yearn for deeper connections to others or more fulfilling work/home lives. We may feel as if our lives have become unmanageable - what was once an ideal life has become burdensome and challenging. Whether it's uncertainty about the future, lack of direction in life, challenging relationships or unhealthy patterns of behavior that get in our way, I believe that life's difficulties can provide us with golden opportunities for growth.
Is one or more of your kids on the Spectrum or have the ASD/ADD/OCD triad? In your relationship, is one of you on the spectrum and one not and is that causing misunderstandings and problems? Are you on the spectrum and having trouble understanding the non-spectrum people and world around you? I can help you bridge differences and deal with conflicts and meltdowns in an empathetic and constructive way. Also, I work for with LGBTQ people and couples with a variety of mental health concerns like anxiety and depression. It's hard growing up different from your peers. It can cause low self esteem, crippling self doubt and anger.
Is one or more of your kids on the Spectrum or have the ASD/ADD/OCD triad? In your relationship, is one of you on the spectrum and one not and is that causing misunderstandings and problems? Are you on the spectrum and having trouble understanding the non-spectrum people and world around you? I can help you bridge differences and deal with conflicts and meltdowns in an empathetic and constructive way. Also, I work for with LGBTQ people and couples with a variety of mental health concerns like anxiety and depression. It's hard growing up different from your peers. It can cause low self esteem, crippling self doubt and anger.
You’re the one others rely on. You show up, perform, keep it together — but inside you’re anxious, drained, or quietly discouraged. Maybe your relationship feels distant, work pressure never turns off, or your mind won’t stop racing at night. You don’t want to just cope anymore. You want clarity, steadiness, and to feel connected to yourself and the people you love.
You’re the one others rely on. You show up, perform, keep it together — but inside you’re anxious, drained, or quietly discouraged. Maybe your relationship feels distant, work pressure never turns off, or your mind won’t stop racing at night. You don’t want to just cope anymore. You want clarity, steadiness, and to feel connected to yourself and the people you love.
I enjoy working with adults, teens, and relationships of all races/ethnicities, abilities, sizes, genders, spiritual beliefs, and relationship styles. Wherever you are along the gender and sexuality spectrum, from teens to older adults, you are welcome and supported here.
I enjoy working with adults, teens, and relationships of all races/ethnicities, abilities, sizes, genders, spiritual beliefs, and relationship styles. Wherever you are along the gender and sexuality spectrum, from teens to older adults, you are welcome and supported here.
As an Asian female therapist, I deeply understand the challenges and opportunities that come with a bi-cultural upbringing. Every individual possesses the innate desire to grow as well as the capacity to heal from traumas and painful life events. I am here to guide you through difficult life transitions and improve your relationships. I will help you approach life with fresh perspectives and more effective strategies. I have more than a decade of therapy experience with clients of all ages struggling with issues such as depression and anxiety, trauma, addiction, grief and loss, and unhealthy relationships.
As an Asian female therapist, I deeply understand the challenges and opportunities that come with a bi-cultural upbringing. Every individual possesses the innate desire to grow as well as the capacity to heal from traumas and painful life events. I am here to guide you through difficult life transitions and improve your relationships. I will help you approach life with fresh perspectives and more effective strategies. I have more than a decade of therapy experience with clients of all ages struggling with issues such as depression and anxiety, trauma, addiction, grief and loss, and unhealthy relationships.
Joy and suffering are fundamental to the experience of being human. Let therapy help you tip the scales to the more joyful side, more often.
Joy and suffering are fundamental to the experience of being human. Let therapy help you tip the scales to the more joyful side, more often.
Kim Strong
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94102
Not accepting new clients
Hi, I’m Kim, and I am honored to be a catalyst to healing and change in your life. Everyone’s story is unique and challenging in it’s own way. I believe life is a journey of learning how to be your best self, and this is not always easy. You must be brave. Sometimes we need support in learning how to learn about ourselves. I believe therapy can be an effective tool for gaining insight into who you are now, who you want to become, and how to get there.
Hi, I’m Kim, and I am honored to be a catalyst to healing and change in your life. Everyone’s story is unique and challenging in it’s own way. I believe life is a journey of learning how to be your best self, and this is not always easy. You must be brave. Sometimes we need support in learning how to learn about ourselves. I believe therapy can be an effective tool for gaining insight into who you are now, who you want to become, and how to get there.
I am an experienced psychologist providing brief and long-term psychotherapy and crisis intervention to individual adults. I specialize in trauma, depression, anxiety, separation and divorce, loss and grief, life transitions, relational issues, among others. I am a Certified EMDR practitioner and an Approved Consultant. EMDR is a specialized therapy for symptom relief and the processing of stress reactions/trauma, whether experienced from the distant past or more recently. I am a facilitator for Laurel Parnell's Attachment Focused-EMDR trainings. In addition, I am a Certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP) and a facilitator of SE trainings. I provide Consultation to Licensed Professionals.
I am an experienced psychologist providing brief and long-term psychotherapy and crisis intervention to individual adults. I specialize in trauma, depression, anxiety, separation and divorce, loss and grief, life transitions, relational issues, among others. I am a Certified EMDR practitioner and an Approved Consultant. EMDR is a specialized therapy for symptom relief and the processing of stress reactions/trauma, whether experienced from the distant past or more recently. I am a facilitator for Laurel Parnell's Attachment Focused-EMDR trainings. In addition, I am a Certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP) and a facilitator of SE trainings. I provide Consultation to Licensed Professionals.
Dr. Lau specializes in providing comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological evaluations to adolescents and adults.
Dr. Lau specializes in providing comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological evaluations to adolescents and adults.
Supervised by Monica E Williams LPCC 8952 at Freestyle Therapy.
As an associate therapist, I specialize in helping individuals recover from narcissistic abuse and the deep emotional wounds it can leave behind. If you’ve experienced gaslighting, manipulation, chronic self-doubt, or the feeling of “losing yourself” in a relationship, you’re not alone—and healing is possible. My approach is grounded in attachment theory, helping you understand how early relational patterns may shape your current relationships, boundaries, and sense of self.
Supervised by Monica E Williams LPCC 8952 at Freestyle Therapy.
As an associate therapist, I specialize in helping individuals recover from narcissistic abuse and the deep emotional wounds it can leave behind. If you’ve experienced gaslighting, manipulation, chronic self-doubt, or the feeling of “losing yourself” in a relationship, you’re not alone—and healing is possible. My approach is grounded in attachment theory, helping you understand how early relational patterns may shape your current relationships, boundaries, and sense of self.
I welcome individuals willing to engage in an active, reflective treatment and try new ways of thinking and relating, both within and outside of therapy. I enjoy working with individuals in professions such as law, medicine, and engineering who seek to better manage the pressure that comes with intense responsibility, and with artists, musicians, and writers, for whom creative expression is an integral part of emotional health. My other specialties include coping with medical illness and navigating caregiving challenges. My practice is open to adults of all ages, cultural backgrounds, gender identities, and sexual orientations.
I welcome individuals willing to engage in an active, reflective treatment and try new ways of thinking and relating, both within and outside of therapy. I enjoy working with individuals in professions such as law, medicine, and engineering who seek to better manage the pressure that comes with intense responsibility, and with artists, musicians, and writers, for whom creative expression is an integral part of emotional health. My other specialties include coping with medical illness and navigating caregiving challenges. My practice is open to adults of all ages, cultural backgrounds, gender identities, and sexual orientations.
RichTherapy is the private practice of Richard Lugo who focuses on Individuals, Couples and Groups with issues linked or related to addictive behavior or compulsion and its progression and affects on personal life, work performance and intimate relationships with self or others.
RichTherapy is the private practice of Richard Lugo who focuses on Individuals, Couples and Groups with issues linked or related to addictive behavior or compulsion and its progression and affects on personal life, work performance and intimate relationships with self or others.
I’m a queer therapist passionate about working with LGBTQIA+ and gender-expansive clients, supporting them on their journey of healing, self exploration, and wellness. Are you struggling with sexual identity, gender identity, depression, anxiety, emotional reactivity, PTSD, addiction, relationship dissatisfaction, stage of life issues, stress and/or finding your life purpose? I am here to help.
I’m a queer therapist passionate about working with LGBTQIA+ and gender-expansive clients, supporting them on their journey of healing, self exploration, and wellness. Are you struggling with sexual identity, gender identity, depression, anxiety, emotional reactivity, PTSD, addiction, relationship dissatisfaction, stage of life issues, stress and/or finding your life purpose? I am here to help.
My approach to therapy is interactive and relational. I believe that the relationship between the therapist and client is what is most healing and helpful in therapy. I strive to create a comfortable and supportive atmosphere where difficult issues can be addressed. When people feel supported and understood; they are often more able to face challenges. I also help clients become more aware of the obstacles which prevent them from leading more satisfying lives. Sometimes that may involve exploring past experiences and relationships or it may involve learning new coping skills.
My approach to therapy is interactive and relational. I believe that the relationship between the therapist and client is what is most healing and helpful in therapy. I strive to create a comfortable and supportive atmosphere where difficult issues can be addressed. When people feel supported and understood; they are often more able to face challenges. I also help clients become more aware of the obstacles which prevent them from leading more satisfying lives. Sometimes that may involve exploring past experiences and relationships or it may involve learning new coping skills.
My goal as a therapist is to help you build insight and develop practical skills that lead to meaningful, lasting change. Together, we’ll explore what’s working, what isn’t, and what may be getting in the way, while identifying tools to support both short-term relief and long-term growth. I aim to create a warm, safe, and collaborative space where you can feel comfortable to laugh, cry, learn, and grow as you move toward the life you want.
My goal as a therapist is to help you build insight and develop practical skills that lead to meaningful, lasting change. Together, we’ll explore what’s working, what isn’t, and what may be getting in the way, while identifying tools to support both short-term relief and long-term growth. I aim to create a warm, safe, and collaborative space where you can feel comfortable to laugh, cry, learn, and grow as you move toward the life you want.
As a therapist and the Director of The Addictions Institute San Francisco, I am deeply committed to supporting anyone who has been affected by alcohol or drugs. If you have struggled or are still struggling, we can help. If you are worried about someone who struggles, we can help. If you are unsure of what you may need, we can support you. We strive to develop meaningful relationships that allow for understanding, grieving, healing and growth. Our style is compassionate, practical, engaged and genuine. Those who find help may be teens, adult children, spouses, partners, parents, grandparents, couples, families and individuals.
As a therapist and the Director of The Addictions Institute San Francisco, I am deeply committed to supporting anyone who has been affected by alcohol or drugs. If you have struggled or are still struggling, we can help. If you are worried about someone who struggles, we can help. If you are unsure of what you may need, we can support you. We strive to develop meaningful relationships that allow for understanding, grieving, healing and growth. Our style is compassionate, practical, engaged and genuine. Those who find help may be teens, adult children, spouses, partners, parents, grandparents, couples, families and individuals.
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Number of Therapists in San Francisco, CA
3,000+
Average cost per session
$199
Therapists in San Francisco, CA who prioritize treating:
| 92% | Anxiety |
| 92% | Social Anxiety |
| 92% | Health Anxiety |
| 92% | Driving Anxiety |
| 85% | Depression |
| 79% | Relationship Issues |
| 75% | Relationship Anxiety |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 86% | Aetna |
| 61% | Cigna and Evernorth |
| 51% | Anthem |
How Therapists in San Francisco, CA see their clients
| 52% | Online Only | |
| 48% | In Person and Online |
Gender breakdown
| 75% | Female | |
| 22% | Male | |
| 3% | Non-Binary |