Secular and Non-Religious Therapists in South San Francisco, CA
I specialize in working with neurodivergent adults (diagnosed or not), and couples where one or both members are neurodivergent (or might be). I also teach and consult about neurodiversity.
I support my clients in feeling fully heard, understood, and accepted.
With this foundation, we can work on any of a number of concerns: depression, anxiety, & social anxiety; ordinary adulting; great relationships: dating, long term partnership, endings; self-compassion & self-esteem; task management & goal achievement; motivation & focus; life purpose.
I specialize in working with neurodivergent adults (diagnosed or not), and couples where one or both members are neurodivergent (or might be). I also teach and consult about neurodiversity.
I support my clients in feeling fully heard, understood, and accepted.
With this foundation, we can work on any of a number of concerns: depression, anxiety, & social anxiety; ordinary adulting; great relationships: dating, long term partnership, endings; self-compassion & self-esteem; task management & goal achievement; motivation & focus; life purpose.
Welcome! I'm Danielle, a psychodynamic depth therapist and alum of Pacifica Graduate Institute. As a registered associate MFT, and PCC, Reiki Master, and Coach, I work remotely with clients across California to offer a holistic and integrative approach to therapy, focusing on the physical, spiritual, social, energetic, and psychological aspects of self. My passion for Jungian works, dreams, spirituality, rites of passage, and initiations enriches our work, assisting with transformative healing experiences. Together, we can navigate the ups and downs, finding inspiration in every season of life.
Welcome! I'm Danielle, a psychodynamic depth therapist and alum of Pacifica Graduate Institute. As a registered associate MFT, and PCC, Reiki Master, and Coach, I work remotely with clients across California to offer a holistic and integrative approach to therapy, focusing on the physical, spiritual, social, energetic, and psychological aspects of self. My passion for Jungian works, dreams, spirituality, rites of passage, and initiations enriches our work, assisting with transformative healing experiences. Together, we can navigate the ups and downs, finding inspiration in every season of life.
I work with teens and adults (14+) who are ready for change but feel weighed down or stuck. My clients are often women, people of color, and LGBTQ individuals who are high-achieving but put immense pressure on themselves, whether at work, in relationships, or both, and are struggling with anxiety or depression. I especially love working with those seeking greater confidence, or arelearning how to set boundaries and prioritize themselves. My specialty is people struggling with ADD/ADHD. At the heart of my work is helping people find their voice; and learning how to use it in ways that feel authentic, powerful, and heard.
I work with teens and adults (14+) who are ready for change but feel weighed down or stuck. My clients are often women, people of color, and LGBTQ individuals who are high-achieving but put immense pressure on themselves, whether at work, in relationships, or both, and are struggling with anxiety or depression. I especially love working with those seeking greater confidence, or arelearning how to set boundaries and prioritize themselves. My specialty is people struggling with ADD/ADHD. At the heart of my work is helping people find their voice; and learning how to use it in ways that feel authentic, powerful, and heard.
Feeling stuck? I'm here to help. As a caring, licensed mental health therapist with over 30 years of experience, I specialize in helping individuals navigate trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and feelings of loneliness. Whether you're grappling with your identity, family dynamics, or dissatisfaction at work, you don't have to face it alone. If you're seeking a safe space to share and grow, let's connect and explore how I can support your journey toward healing and fulfillment.
Feeling stuck? I'm here to help. As a caring, licensed mental health therapist with over 30 years of experience, I specialize in helping individuals navigate trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and feelings of loneliness. Whether you're grappling with your identity, family dynamics, or dissatisfaction at work, you don't have to face it alone. If you're seeking a safe space to share and grow, let's connect and explore how I can support your journey toward healing and fulfillment.
Hi there, I'm Talya! I am a Social Worker with over 20 years of experience working in California and Maryland. I've worked in various clinical settings, primarily healthcare, grief care, and now therapy. I grew up overseas and have a curiosity about culture, the effects of culture on mental health, and family dynamics. I have helped clients with grief, adjustment to life changes, adjustment to parenting, and learning to manage ADHD and anxiety, as well as distorted thinking around anxiety. I use many different modalities, including Acceptance and Commitment therapy, client-centered therapy, and cognitive behavior therapy.
Hi there, I'm Talya! I am a Social Worker with over 20 years of experience working in California and Maryland. I've worked in various clinical settings, primarily healthcare, grief care, and now therapy. I grew up overseas and have a curiosity about culture, the effects of culture on mental health, and family dynamics. I have helped clients with grief, adjustment to life changes, adjustment to parenting, and learning to manage ADHD and anxiety, as well as distorted thinking around anxiety. I use many different modalities, including Acceptance and Commitment therapy, client-centered therapy, and cognitive behavior therapy.
Do you worry what others think, have negative self-talk, or feel down, and like something is missing in your life? Have goals or dreams that have gone to the wayside? Or does being on time, and washing the dishes consistently feel almost impossible?
If so, then you may have come to the right place. Thinking of, much less opening up to someone about these challenges can be hard enough, and may be even harder if you’re also concerned that you might be misunderstood, or not getting the best treatment possible because factors like ethnic background, gender identity, or neurodivergence are being considered too little (or too much).
Do you worry what others think, have negative self-talk, or feel down, and like something is missing in your life? Have goals or dreams that have gone to the wayside? Or does being on time, and washing the dishes consistently feel almost impossible?
If so, then you may have come to the right place. Thinking of, much less opening up to someone about these challenges can be hard enough, and may be even harder if you’re also concerned that you might be misunderstood, or not getting the best treatment possible because factors like ethnic background, gender identity, or neurodivergence are being considered too little (or too much).
Emotional challenges and mental illness do not discriminate. No matter your race, orientation, gender, or religion, you matter. Open Mind Health offers a diverse group of providers who specialize in helping others find relief from a full spectrum of challenges. We offer 21 customized Wellness Tracks that address core symptoms, core life domains, & diverse populations to get the roots of emotional challenges – no one-size fits all or band aid approaches. We assess and advance your Personal Evolution so that you can become your best self. 96% of our clients rate their experience with Open Mind Health as Excellent or Very Good.
Emotional challenges and mental illness do not discriminate. No matter your race, orientation, gender, or religion, you matter. Open Mind Health offers a diverse group of providers who specialize in helping others find relief from a full spectrum of challenges. We offer 21 customized Wellness Tracks that address core symptoms, core life domains, & diverse populations to get the roots of emotional challenges – no one-size fits all or band aid approaches. We assess and advance your Personal Evolution so that you can become your best self. 96% of our clients rate their experience with Open Mind Health as Excellent or Very Good.
Before becoming a social worker and a therapist, I was a meditator in the Buddhist tradition. I was attracted to Buddhism because it directly addressed the problem of suffering and what to do about it. It offered practices to relieve suffering and promote happiness, which I began to experience the more I practiced. This inspired me to train to become a therapist, through which I learned about many additional forms of suffering and ways to relieve that suffering in myself and others.
Before becoming a social worker and a therapist, I was a meditator in the Buddhist tradition. I was attracted to Buddhism because it directly addressed the problem of suffering and what to do about it. It offered practices to relieve suffering and promote happiness, which I began to experience the more I practiced. This inspired me to train to become a therapist, through which I learned about many additional forms of suffering and ways to relieve that suffering in myself and others.
Cameron Wood is a board-certified music therapist who provides a humanistic, interdisciplinary approach with evidence-based interventions and trauma-informed support. She is experienced with the following populations:
Groups and individuals with IEP goals, kids and adults with developmental disabilities, kids and adults in short and long term intensive care units, teens and adults with psychiatric needs, infants with Prematurity and/or Developmental Disability , teens and adults with alcohol and substance abuse, older adults with dementia, and adults and older adults recovering from stroke.
Cameron Wood is a board-certified music therapist who provides a humanistic, interdisciplinary approach with evidence-based interventions and trauma-informed support. She is experienced with the following populations:
Groups and individuals with IEP goals, kids and adults with developmental disabilities, kids and adults in short and long term intensive care units, teens and adults with psychiatric needs, infants with Prematurity and/or Developmental Disability , teens and adults with alcohol and substance abuse, older adults with dementia, and adults and older adults recovering from stroke.
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Hi there! I'm Summer, and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I work with adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance use. My practice is rooted in a deep passion for helping others, and my goal is to make you feel heard, seen, and supported. I believe in your potential for growth, self-actualization, and to find meaning in life.
Hi there! I'm Summer, and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I work with adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance use. My practice is rooted in a deep passion for helping others, and my goal is to make you feel heard, seen, and supported. I believe in your potential for growth, self-actualization, and to find meaning in life.
Hello! I'm so glad you found me here. First and foremost, congratulations on taking your first steps towards your therapy journey; it's not an easy thing to do!
My name is Kristin, and I focus my practice on supporting teens, adults, families, and couples navigating challenges such as depression, anxiety, anger, complex family dynamics, school issues, and infertility. Whether you're seeking individual therapy, family counseling, school advocacy, or couples support, my goal is to provide a compassionate and inclusive space where you feel heard, respected, and empowered to make meaningful changes in your life.
Hello! I'm so glad you found me here. First and foremost, congratulations on taking your first steps towards your therapy journey; it's not an easy thing to do!
My name is Kristin, and I focus my practice on supporting teens, adults, families, and couples navigating challenges such as depression, anxiety, anger, complex family dynamics, school issues, and infertility. Whether you're seeking individual therapy, family counseling, school advocacy, or couples support, my goal is to provide a compassionate and inclusive space where you feel heard, respected, and empowered to make meaningful changes in your life.
Heller, My name is Frankee Carlin (LMFT 150114), I have been practicing since graduating from University of San Francisco (USF) in 2017. As a therapist with lived experience, I firmly believe life is hard and American capitalist/colonialist society does little to provide people with the tools needed to thrive. Having worked with a wide variety of clients across race, ethnicity, class, gender identity, and sexual orientation, I enjoy working with those who have been labeled as outcast, weird, and/or radical, particularly specializing in neurodivergence, trauma, anxiety/depression, identity, LGBTQIA+, substance use, and relationships.
Heller, My name is Frankee Carlin (LMFT 150114), I have been practicing since graduating from University of San Francisco (USF) in 2017. As a therapist with lived experience, I firmly believe life is hard and American capitalist/colonialist society does little to provide people with the tools needed to thrive. Having worked with a wide variety of clients across race, ethnicity, class, gender identity, and sexual orientation, I enjoy working with those who have been labeled as outcast, weird, and/or radical, particularly specializing in neurodivergence, trauma, anxiety/depression, identity, LGBTQIA+, substance use, and relationships.
Feeling disconnected from your partner or yourself? Struggling to express emotions, manage stress, or break patterns that no longer work? You’re not alone. I offer men’s therapy, teen therapy, and couples therapy to support emotional growth, communication, and healthy relationships. I work with men navigating the pressures of fatherhood, shifting identity, maintaining calm in a changing world, and fostering connection, and with teens facing stress, anxiety, or life transitions. Together, we move out of isolation and rebuild trust, confidence, and intimacy in a grounded, supportive space that fosters meaningful, lasting change.
Feeling disconnected from your partner or yourself? Struggling to express emotions, manage stress, or break patterns that no longer work? You’re not alone. I offer men’s therapy, teen therapy, and couples therapy to support emotional growth, communication, and healthy relationships. I work with men navigating the pressures of fatherhood, shifting identity, maintaining calm in a changing world, and fostering connection, and with teens facing stress, anxiety, or life transitions. Together, we move out of isolation and rebuild trust, confidence, and intimacy in a grounded, supportive space that fosters meaningful, lasting change.
Accepting new clients with immediate availability! Have your friends mentioned you seem anxious? Ready to take on that trauma you've experienced and avoided? Are you a helper who is feeling burnt out? I specialize in trauma (including religious trauma, deconstruction, and purity), LGBTQ+ concerns, and the unique stressors faced by those working in healthcare systems and education. My approach blends practical skill-building with deeper processing — so you're not just coping, but really healing. I aim to create a space where you can be your authentic self and make meaningful progress toward your goals.
Accepting new clients with immediate availability! Have your friends mentioned you seem anxious? Ready to take on that trauma you've experienced and avoided? Are you a helper who is feeling burnt out? I specialize in trauma (including religious trauma, deconstruction, and purity), LGBTQ+ concerns, and the unique stressors faced by those working in healthcare systems and education. My approach blends practical skill-building with deeper processing — so you're not just coping, but really healing. I aim to create a space where you can be your authentic self and make meaningful progress toward your goals.
Many therapists spend their days holding space for the pain, trauma, and struggles of others. Over time that emotional labor can become heavy. You may feel burned out, carry the weight of clients’ stories, struggle to turn off “therapist mode,” or feel isolated in private practice. Even skilled clinicians need a place where they don’t have to be the one holding everything together. Therapy can offer a space to reconnect with yourself, process what you carry, and continue growing both personally and professionally.
Many therapists spend their days holding space for the pain, trauma, and struggles of others. Over time that emotional labor can become heavy. You may feel burned out, carry the weight of clients’ stories, struggle to turn off “therapist mode,” or feel isolated in private practice. Even skilled clinicians need a place where they don’t have to be the one holding everything together. Therapy can offer a space to reconnect with yourself, process what you carry, and continue growing both personally and professionally.
I have an eclectic, client-centered approach to psychotherapy. I work collaboratively with clients to determine the best therapeutic approach/strategy to address their current challenges. I typically work with individuals and couples who are experiencing work-related, relationship-related, or general life-stress-related challenges that have resulted in one experiencing symptoms of anxiety or depression. My style is more "conversational" then dry and analytic. My goal is to help one achieve a sense of resiliency, meaning that at the completion of therapy one would have the internal skill set to deal with any life challenge.
I have an eclectic, client-centered approach to psychotherapy. I work collaboratively with clients to determine the best therapeutic approach/strategy to address their current challenges. I typically work with individuals and couples who are experiencing work-related, relationship-related, or general life-stress-related challenges that have resulted in one experiencing symptoms of anxiety or depression. My style is more "conversational" then dry and analytic. My goal is to help one achieve a sense of resiliency, meaning that at the completion of therapy one would have the internal skill set to deal with any life challenge.
Jennifer Pearlman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, NCC, LPCC, CA & NJ
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
For over 15 years, I've helped people work through anxiety, trauma, grief, life transitions, and relationship challenges. My approach blends talk therapy with body-based practices including Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, Hakomi, and Craniosacral-informed techniques. I've seen how much of what we carry lives not just in our thoughts, but in our breath, our tension, and our nervous system. Healing happens not just through insight, but through reconnecting with your body. Our work can help you feel safe enough to make positive changes, inside and out.
For over 15 years, I've helped people work through anxiety, trauma, grief, life transitions, and relationship challenges. My approach blends talk therapy with body-based practices including Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, Hakomi, and Craniosacral-informed techniques. I've seen how much of what we carry lives not just in our thoughts, but in our breath, our tension, and our nervous system. Healing happens not just through insight, but through reconnecting with your body. Our work can help you feel safe enough to make positive changes, inside and out.
I am an AuDHD, queer, nonbinary, and white multicultural therapist offering affirming online therapy throughout California. My practice is rooted in both personal and clinical experience, focusing on neurodivergence, trauma, trans and nonbinary experiences, non-monogamous and mixed-neurotype relationships, and navigating burnout in all areas of life under capitalism.
I know how isolating it can feel when you’re misunderstood, especially when living with trauma or marginalized identities. Healing isn’t just about what happens in therapy; it’s also about finding connection and belonging in the world outside of it.
I am an AuDHD, queer, nonbinary, and white multicultural therapist offering affirming online therapy throughout California. My practice is rooted in both personal and clinical experience, focusing on neurodivergence, trauma, trans and nonbinary experiences, non-monogamous and mixed-neurotype relationships, and navigating burnout in all areas of life under capitalism.
I know how isolating it can feel when you’re misunderstood, especially when living with trauma or marginalized identities. Healing isn’t just about what happens in therapy; it’s also about finding connection and belonging in the world outside of it.
I’m passionate about providing the direction when my clients have a destination! When you know what your wellbeing looks like I will help you get there with self exploration and visible action!
I love working with clients who are making life transitions and building resilience.
I’m passionate about providing the direction when my clients have a destination! When you know what your wellbeing looks like I will help you get there with self exploration and visible action!
I love working with clients who are making life transitions and building resilience.
I specialize in working with high-performing adults—including veterans, athletes, and professionals—who struggle with ADHD. Many of my clients are driven and capable, but feel frustrated by difficulties with focus, organization, and follow-through. They often want to perform at their best while also finding balance, confidence, and peace of mind.
I specialize in working with high-performing adults—including veterans, athletes, and professionals—who struggle with ADHD. Many of my clients are driven and capable, but feel frustrated by difficulties with focus, organization, and follow-through. They often want to perform at their best while also finding balance, confidence, and peace of mind.
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Secular and Non-Religious Therapists
What is a secular and non religious approach in therapy?
Secular or non-religious therapy is a theoretical orientation used by many therapists and describes a therapeutic approach that does not rely on any specific religious or faith-based beliefs in the therapeutic process. Secular counselors will often approach therapy with an emphasis on evidence-based practices, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients, instead of relying on religious practices, such as prayer or belief in God.
Is secular therapy primarily for non-religious people?
Both religious and non-religious individuals can benefit from secular therapy. People exploring their religious or spiritual beliefs may find it especially useful to work with a secular therapist who is unbiased toward any specific religion. While religious individuals might value the connection and familiarity of seeing a counselor who shares their beliefs, secular counseling can offer them the chance to develop coping skills independent of their religious practice, which can be beneficial in various aspects of their lives.
Can a secular approach to therapy help with religious trauma?
One major reason clients may seek a secular therapist is to process previous religious experiences, including religious trauma. Secular therapists can help clients manage symptoms of the trauma through practices such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). They can also encourage clients through talk therapy or psychodynamic approaches to explore the roots of their religious trauma. Since secular therapists do not have any predetermined religious beliefs, they can be particularly helpful for clients looking to explore their own religious beliefs following a history of religious trauma.
What does non religious marriage and premarital counseling involve?
Marriage and premarital counseling typically involves a couple meeting with a therapist to discuss topics such as planning for marriage, navigating a new marriage, addressing relationship challenges, and developing better communication and conflict resolution skills. Non-religious therapists assist couples in achieving these goals without adhering to specific religious beliefs or frameworks, often emphasizing inclusivity and non-judgment, especially for "nontraditional" couples. However, seeking couples therapy from a non-religious counselor does not mean religious topics are off-limits. In fact, non-religious couples from different religious backgrounds may benefit from a secular therapist who remains neutral toward the beliefs of each partner.