Therapists in San Francisco, CA
James Lacroce
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94114
I conduct psychological assessments to determine emotional and social needs of children and adolescents and help people with more complex problems such as Autism and anxiety disorders improve their ability to communicate thoughts and feelings in healthier ways.
My role as a psychologist is to help you navigate through a complex and stressful world. I'm most skilled at addressing issues related to depression and anxiety, relationship challenges, and self-esteem. Additionally, I enjoy helping people manage social and behavioral problems prevent healthy interactions with family, friends, and co-workers. I am experienced in addressing the challenges of both adults and children by drawing upon a few different theoretical perspectives to aid in helping individuals understand themselves, the origin of their problems, and how they can make changes in current life to feel happier.
I conduct psychological assessments to determine emotional and social needs of children and adolescents and help people with more complex problems such as Autism and anxiety disorders improve their ability to communicate thoughts and feelings in healthier ways.
My role as a psychologist is to help you navigate through a complex and stressful world. I'm most skilled at addressing issues related to depression and anxiety, relationship challenges, and self-esteem. Additionally, I enjoy helping people manage social and behavioral problems prevent healthy interactions with family, friends, and co-workers. I am experienced in addressing the challenges of both adults and children by drawing upon a few different theoretical perspectives to aid in helping individuals understand themselves, the origin of their problems, and how they can make changes in current life to feel happier.
Bert Faerstein
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94118
In addition to working with adults and couples, I also work with children of all ages and with adolescents.
I treat adults as well as adolescents and children, most frequently through individual therapy. I also work with couples. I work with people with a wide range of problems and especially enjoy working with people experiencing anxiety in relationships or at work . I also enjoy working with people who are unhappy and don't know why, and people who are repeating self-defeating patterns they feel unable to change. Meeting with a well-trained and experienced therapist can be a powerful and effective way of strengthening one's confidence and developing a personal sense of control over one's life.
In addition to working with adults and couples, I also work with children of all ages and with adolescents.
I treat adults as well as adolescents and children, most frequently through individual therapy. I also work with couples. I work with people with a wide range of problems and especially enjoy working with people experiencing anxiety in relationships or at work . I also enjoy working with people who are unhappy and don't know why, and people who are repeating self-defeating patterns they feel unable to change. Meeting with a well-trained and experienced therapist can be a powerful and effective way of strengthening one's confidence and developing a personal sense of control over one's life.
Rima Salem
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94102
Rima is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with over 15 years of clinical experience working with a variety of individuals, children, and families on their goals for overall health and wellbeing. Rima began her professional career as an elementary school teacher, where she developed a desire to help her students and families cope with the stressors in life that made education challenging. Witnessing the struggles of the children in her classroom left a lasting impression on Rima, and she knew that she wanted to help the community in a different way.
Rima is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with over 15 years of clinical experience working with a variety of individuals, children, and families on their goals for overall health and wellbeing. Rima began her professional career as an elementary school teacher, where she developed a desire to help her students and families cope with the stressors in life that made education challenging. Witnessing the struggles of the children in her classroom left a lasting impression on Rima, and she knew that she wanted to help the community in a different way.
Becky Grenfell
Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94102
I provide individual therapy for children, teens, and adults, as well as couples and family therapy.
As a clinician, my objective is to collaboratively tailor a plan that will aid you in achieving your goals. Often individuals seek assistance for depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, family conflict, relationship difficulties, alcohol and substance use, ADHD, and life stressors. We can work on these together. Along with taking a strengths-based approach, I use a variety of evidence-based and creative techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, behavior modification, mindfulness, relaxation, art and play therapy, development of coping skills, family systems, and more.
I provide individual therapy for children, teens, and adults, as well as couples and family therapy.
As a clinician, my objective is to collaboratively tailor a plan that will aid you in achieving your goals. Often individuals seek assistance for depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, family conflict, relationship difficulties, alcohol and substance use, ADHD, and life stressors. We can work on these together. Along with taking a strengths-based approach, I use a variety of evidence-based and creative techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, behavior modification, mindfulness, relaxation, art and play therapy, development of coping skills, family systems, and more.
Gabriela Parra
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94102 (Online Only)
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 Parra is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been practicing since 2007. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from UCLA and a Master’s Degree in Social Welfare from UCLA. 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 Parra is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been practicing since 2007. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from UCLA and a Master’s Degree in Social Welfare from UCLA. 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.
Alexandra Turetzky
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94103
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee under the clinical supervision of Melinda Haynes, MA, LMFT-S 102308. I work with couples primarily, as well as children & teens, and adult individuals. I am particularly passionate about collaborating with couples who are becoming new parents or deciding whether to have children, and those who may be navigating fertility struggles, miscarriage(s), difficult pregnancies, adverse birth experiences, birth trauma, NICU stays, stillbirth, infant loss, and more. I am an advocate of maternal mental health and am completing my Postpartum Doula certification.
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee under the clinical supervision of Melinda Haynes, MA, LMFT-S 102308. I work with couples primarily, as well as children & teens, and adult individuals. I am particularly passionate about collaborating with couples who are becoming new parents or deciding whether to have children, and those who may be navigating fertility struggles, miscarriage(s), difficult pregnancies, adverse birth experiences, birth trauma, NICU stays, stillbirth, infant loss, and more. I am an advocate of maternal mental health and am completing my Postpartum Doula certification.
Pacific Marriage & Family Therapy Network
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94108 (Online Only)
Our wide variety of specialties includes Depression, Anxiety, Eating Disorders, Addiction, Panic Attacks, Grief and Loss, Trauma, Child and Teen Behaviors, Family Issues, Couples, Divorce, Co-parenting, Communication, Dating, Life Transitions, LGBTQIA+, Racial/Ethnic Identity, and clinicians who are trained in EMDR, CBT, IFS, ERP, ACT, and Brain Spotting.
Find your best therapist match with us! We are highly skilled, diverse, well-trained and inclusive therapists. We empower you to live the life you want and do so by creating supportive, caring, and non-judgmental relationships with our clients. We work to provide you with the best care possible and reduce obstacles to care. Additional benefits include a concierge billing service for PPO insurance and a wide range of scheduling options (all weekday and weekend mornings, afternoons, and evenings. We work with children, teens, and adults of all ages as individuals, couples, and families.
Our wide variety of specialties includes Depression, Anxiety, Eating Disorders, Addiction, Panic Attacks, Grief and Loss, Trauma, Child and Teen Behaviors, Family Issues, Couples, Divorce, Co-parenting, Communication, Dating, Life Transitions, LGBTQIA+, Racial/Ethnic Identity, and clinicians who are trained in EMDR, CBT, IFS, ERP, ACT, and Brain Spotting.
Find your best therapist match with us! We are highly skilled, diverse, well-trained and inclusive therapists. We empower you to live the life you want and do so by creating supportive, caring, and non-judgmental relationships with our clients. We work to provide you with the best care possible and reduce obstacles to care. Additional benefits include a concierge billing service for PPO insurance and a wide range of scheduling options (all weekday and weekend mornings, afternoons, and evenings. We work with children, teens, and adults of all ages as individuals, couples, and families.
Akira Olsen
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94102
Akira provides comprehensive multicultural mental health assessments and evidence-based, feedback-informed, trauma-informed therapy services (Individual and Family) to children, teens, families, and adults.
Dr. Akira Olsen is a board-certified Psychologist in California who has been practicing since 2010. Dr. Akira has clinical experience working with adolescents, parents, families, and adults in various San Francisco Bay Area settings, including community mental health clinics, schools, women's and family shelters, telehealth clinics, and private practice. She worked as a clinical researcher, faculty, and clinical supervisor at Stanford University and Palo Alto University from 2018-2022.
Akira provides comprehensive multicultural mental health assessments and evidence-based, feedback-informed, trauma-informed therapy services (Individual and Family) to children, teens, families, and adults.
Dr. Akira Olsen is a board-certified Psychologist in California who has been practicing since 2010. Dr. Akira has clinical experience working with adolescents, parents, families, and adults in various San Francisco Bay Area settings, including community mental health clinics, schools, women's and family shelters, telehealth clinics, and private practice. She worked as a clinical researcher, faculty, and clinical supervisor at Stanford University and Palo Alto University from 2018-2022.
Intentions Psychotherapy, PC
Counselor, LIMHP, NCC, CCTP, CSC, CEO
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94111
At Intentions we believe that YOU are valuable and important. Even on your hardest days. We take an approach that considers you the expert on your own life and our role is to support, empathize, love and empower you to make the change you wish to see in your life. Our practice believes in using therapeutic skills to teach you how to enhance your life by increasing the hope that may have been damaged or lost over time. We are honored to walk this journey with you. We have a diverse team of experienced clinicians who can help children, adults, families/couples with anxiety, trauma, depression, personality or substance use issues
At Intentions we believe that YOU are valuable and important. Even on your hardest days. We take an approach that considers you the expert on your own life and our role is to support, empathize, love and empower you to make the change you wish to see in your life. Our practice believes in using therapeutic skills to teach you how to enhance your life by increasing the hope that may have been damaged or lost over time. We are honored to walk this journey with you. We have a diverse team of experienced clinicians who can help children, adults, families/couples with anxiety, trauma, depression, personality or substance use issues
Kathryn Christine & Calm Connections-Mental Health
Counselor, LPCC, MS, PPS
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94107 (Online Only)
I AM CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS-My passion in life is to provide therapeutic counseling support and interventions for adults, adolescents, and children whom are experiencing difficulty in some area of their life. I have over 17 years of experience treating clients struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, trauma, self esteem, behavior/anger management, eating disorders, weight management and provide family and marriage therapy. I am currently providing tele-health services to provide support to clients throughout California! Please email or call if interested in making an appointment.
I AM CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS-My passion in life is to provide therapeutic counseling support and interventions for adults, adolescents, and children whom are experiencing difficulty in some area of their life. I have over 17 years of experience treating clients struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, trauma, self esteem, behavior/anger management, eating disorders, weight management and provide family and marriage therapy. I am currently providing tele-health services to provide support to clients throughout California! Please email or call if interested in making an appointment.
Carson Oberst
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94114 (Online Only)
Life is a continual process of establishing and reestablishing various identities for ourselves, and sometimes that gets messy or confusing. Sometimes the ways we think and behave become incongruent with what we want and value. Sometimes we have a hard time knowing what we want and value. Sometimes external events or unforeseen challenges disrupt what we envisioned for ourselves and the future. It can feel tricky to navigate issues of identity development, change, grief, loss, anxiety, decision-making, relationship stress, disillusionment, and life transitions alone. But that's what therapy is for.
Life is a continual process of establishing and reestablishing various identities for ourselves, and sometimes that gets messy or confusing. Sometimes the ways we think and behave become incongruent with what we want and value. Sometimes we have a hard time knowing what we want and value. Sometimes external events or unforeseen challenges disrupt what we envisioned for ourselves and the future. It can feel tricky to navigate issues of identity development, change, grief, loss, anxiety, decision-making, relationship stress, disillusionment, and life transitions alone. But that's what therapy is for.
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Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94110 (Online Only)
Are you curious about the impact of your past on your present? Are you curious about your relationship patterns and choices? Do you often feel misunderstood or invalidated? Do you feel seen and valued for who and how you are? Are you interested in desire, liberation and an expansion of your worldview? I have deep, personal connections to these pathways of inquiry and reflection and am interested in engaging in this work with others.
Are you curious about the impact of your past on your present? Are you curious about your relationship patterns and choices? Do you often feel misunderstood or invalidated? Do you feel seen and valued for who and how you are? Are you interested in desire, liberation and an expansion of your worldview? I have deep, personal connections to these pathways of inquiry and reflection and am interested in engaging in this work with others.
James Milner
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94110 (Online Only)
My name is James Milner. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist from the San Francisco Bay Area. I have extensive training and experience in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). I believe in helping people live better lives.
My name is James Milner. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist from the San Francisco Bay Area. I have extensive training and experience in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). I believe in helping people live better lives.
Julia M Tisdale
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94110 (Online Only)
Are you ready to start your mental wellness journey? I'm Julia, and I'm here to help you work through whatever is keeping you stuck. Is it a bad relationship that's holding you back? Anxiety that keeps you from getting that promotion? Whatever the problem, we can work through it together. I have experience working with clients from all different backgrounds and walks of life. I work hard to make sure my clients feel comfortable and understood. Whoever you are, you are welcome here. I offer LGBTQ+, polyam and kink-affirming therapy.
Are you ready to start your mental wellness journey? I'm Julia, and I'm here to help you work through whatever is keeping you stuck. Is it a bad relationship that's holding you back? Anxiety that keeps you from getting that promotion? Whatever the problem, we can work through it together. I have experience working with clients from all different backgrounds and walks of life. I work hard to make sure my clients feel comfortable and understood. Whoever you are, you are welcome here. I offer LGBTQ+, polyam and kink-affirming therapy.
Roshini Kumar
Licensed Professional Counselor, MRC, LPCC
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94102
Roshini Kumar is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in California who has been practicing since 2015. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Studio Art from Baylor University and a Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling Psychology from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. As a licensed therapist and a certified Pilates instructor, Roshini values the holistic mind/body approach by using evidence-based therapies of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy alongside mindful movement.
Roshini Kumar is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in California who has been practicing since 2015. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Studio Art from Baylor University and a Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling Psychology from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. As a licensed therapist and a certified Pilates instructor, Roshini values the holistic mind/body approach by using evidence-based therapies of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy alongside mindful movement.
Lisa Herman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, PhD, REAT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94110
In our turbulent times, life sometimes is overwhelming. When we run out of solutions, therapy can help create possibilities. I specialize in helping those who feel stuck. With over 40 years experience in the field, I provide a safe, supportive environment to explore your potential for change. Working primarily with relationships - including your relationship with yourself - I challenge restrictive behaviors and beliefs while supporting openness to new experience. I enjoy working with adults, couple and individual sessions.
In our turbulent times, life sometimes is overwhelming. When we run out of solutions, therapy can help create possibilities. I specialize in helping those who feel stuck. With over 40 years experience in the field, I provide a safe, supportive environment to explore your potential for change. Working primarily with relationships - including your relationship with yourself - I challenge restrictive behaviors and beliefs while supporting openness to new experience. I enjoy working with adults, couple and individual sessions.
Core Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PhD
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94102 (Online Only)
At Core Therapy, we are a dedicated team of mental health therapists committed to guiding you on your journey toward emotional well-being and personal growth. Our mission is to provide a compassionate and confidential space where you can explore and navigate the complexities of your inner world.
At Core Therapy, we are a dedicated team of mental health therapists committed to guiding you on your journey toward emotional well-being and personal growth. Our mission is to provide a compassionate and confidential space where you can explore and navigate the complexities of your inner world.
Isis Lewis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94114 (Online Only)
I am a passionate and empathetic therapist with strong counseling abilities and an understanding of interpersonal familial relationships. I have experience leading clients through their struggles with interpersonal issues, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Through clinical experience, compassion, and empathy I support and assist those willing to make a positive difference in their lives.
I am a passionate and empathetic therapist with strong counseling abilities and an understanding of interpersonal familial relationships. I have experience leading clients through their struggles with interpersonal issues, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Through clinical experience, compassion, and empathy I support and assist those willing to make a positive difference in their lives.
Jeannine McAdams
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94102
Dr. Jeannine McAdams is a Psychologist in California who has been practicing since 2024. Dr. McAdams supports client to become more selfaware, manage and move through distressing symptoms and mood states, set and reach goals, heal and manage depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar, and other mental health issues. Dr. McAdams offers nonjudgmental, heart centered assessment and psychotherapy. Adults, adolescents, couples, families, neurodivergent and LQBTQ+ welcome. In her free time, Dr. McAdams loves to be outdoors, snowboard and surf, garden, and hike. She loves dogs and camping under the stars.
Dr. Jeannine McAdams is a Psychologist in California who has been practicing since 2024. Dr. McAdams supports client to become more selfaware, manage and move through distressing symptoms and mood states, set and reach goals, heal and manage depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar, and other mental health issues. Dr. McAdams offers nonjudgmental, heart centered assessment and psychotherapy. Adults, adolescents, couples, families, neurodivergent and LQBTQ+ welcome. In her free time, Dr. McAdams loves to be outdoors, snowboard and surf, garden, and hike. She loves dogs and camping under the stars.
Elaine Guerrero Clar
Psychologist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94102
Dr. Elaine Guerrero Clar is a Psychologist in California who has been practicing since 2013. She has a Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology and an MA in Counseling Psychology. Dr. Clar has robust professional experience in working with various populations and communities, although she has learned that everyone comes with unique complexities. Life’s challenges vary from acute to chronic, from early years, middle age, and throughout one’s golden years. Some individuals have particular life events where short periods of therapy can provide the support needed, while other individuals may benefit from long term therapy for lifelong healing.
Dr. Elaine Guerrero Clar is a Psychologist in California who has been practicing since 2013. She has a Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology and an MA in Counseling Psychology. Dr. Clar has robust professional experience in working with various populations and communities, although she has learned that everyone comes with unique complexities. Life’s challenges vary from acute to chronic, from early years, middle age, and throughout one’s golden years. Some individuals have particular life events where short periods of therapy can provide the support needed, while other individuals may benefit from long term therapy for lifelong healing.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in San Francisco, CA provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in San Francisco build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in San Francisco build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.