"Beginning therapy can be an important step toward having the peace of mind, relationships, and self-understanding you desire. Whether you are new to therapy or have been in therapy in the past, I will try to make the process go smoothly. Psychotherapy should be a collaborative effort between therapist and client, and I approach each session as an opportunity to learn something new. My style is engaging and interactive, and I help clients achieve their goals through a variety of empirically-validated means. Feel free to contact me for a free 30 minute phone consultation."

"Are you in a life transition? Have you recently experienced the loss or change of a relationship, job or other significant part of your life? Are you finding that your relationships are unfulfilling or troubled? Are you at a crossroads and needing to make important changes in your life? I offer a safe, warm, supportive and interactive space for you and I to develop new coping strategies and conscious ways to move through your everyday life."

"People come to see me for a variety of reasons including: Relationship issues, stress and anxiety, depression and dissatisfaction with life, body image and eating issues, grief, transitions, and letting go, trauma recovery, identity, life purpose, and spiritual questions. I integrate mindfulness practice with psychotherapy to directly work with your thoughts, emotions, and habitual behavioral patterns for your optimal health and well being. Compassion, empathy, and presence define my relational approach."

"Tired of not living fully. Get therapy now! Learn tools to be more engaged and present with your life and the people in it. One such tool is mindfulness. Mindfulness is a way of directing your attention away from habitual thoughts(lists, judgements, negative self talk)and toward experiencing the present(where your life is actually being lived). I believe in the power of this work. Depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, difficult relationships and addictions can be products of molding to others' ideas of who you "should" be. I will work with you to uncover who you want to be."

"I work with people who are interested in discovering patterns of relating to themselves and others that keep them feeling unsatisfied. I work with people who are seeking relief from anxiety and depression, relationship struggles, contemplating life changes, grief/loss, expressing sexuality and gender and living more authentically."

"I have been a therapist for over 25 years and have worked in many different settings. I am very experience in treating people with a broad spectrum of psychological problems. I have a long history of treating people who have experienced different types of trauma from sexual abuse to the effects of living in a war zone. I can help people who experience anxiety and depression and well as relationship issues. I am trained in cognitive behavior therapy but have study many other treatment modalities. I am a teaching and supervising member of the International Integrative Psychotherapy Association."

"My goal is to make sure you feel supported while you work on making positive changes in your life. I offer a container that comes with no judgment and I strive to be authentic and straightforward in my communication style while providing a nurturing environment. I have worked for over fifteen years with individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and substance abuse issues."

"Thank you for taking a moment to view my profile. I provide an authentic, caring and safe environment that allows for clients to access their own internal resources to do the all-important work of therapy. Evening and Saturday availability."

"If you are struggling with depression, relationship conflict (at home or at work), or trauma (past or present), I would like to help you. Therapy with me focuses on understanding the causes of emotional distress, developing strategies to resolve conflicts with others, and working on skills to reduce psychological discomfort so that your life becomes richer and fuller. I tailor the type of therapy provided to suit your needs. Our work generally involves developing the psychological skills necessary to diminish symptoms of depression, relieve stress created by relationship conflict, and/or resolve complex issues related to coping with trauma."

"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 believe that my respectful, collaborative approach to both individual and group work helps my clients feel both safe and honored in the work we do together. My website, http://www.therapistsf.com provides more detail about me and my work. I primarily use talk therapy with adults and talk and play therapy with children and adolescents. My goal is to help my clients find healthy alternatives to faulty "self-talk", irrational thought patterns and destructive behaviors which do not serve them."

"Are you searching for more meaning, joy or ease in your life? Do you long for more fulfilling work and relationships? Do you wish you had more confidence to live your dreams? It takes courage to take the risk to reach out for help and begin the process of exploring yourself. Psychotherapy is a safe space in which to release old patterns and beliefs so that you can move toward the life you most deeply want. I can help you engage fully with yourself, and we'll collaborate in identifying the specific methods and techniques that work best for you to achieve your specific goals."

"If you're reading this you're probably looking for a therapist who can help you with changes you've been thinking about. I work well with people who are seeking positive change in their lives and who are going through transitions in life, love or career. I understand that transitions can lead to confusion, anger, sadness or grief. I use my compassion, humor, and calm energy to help you with symptom relief and longer-term solutions."

"Therapy offers the opportunity to heal from the past, break free from old patterns that no longer serve us, and feel more connected to ourselves and others. My approach is warm, interactive, and tailored to your needs and goals. I will support you to access your own wisdom and strength, while building new skills and deepening your understanding of yourself and your relationships."

"I am a Certified Gottman Therapist specializing in helping couples apply cinically proven methods to manage painful conflict and restore friendship, romance and passion to their relationship. Most couples call because the love they feel has been lost or buried under increasingly frequent or more intense arguing and conflict. Many couples find themselves avoiding important discussions altogether, or flaring into go-nowhere fights. Scientifically proven methods help couples learn healthy ways to clear the air when feelngs are hurt, compromise in a way that is a win-win and build a rich and rewarding friendship that fuels passion and romance."

"We all struggle at times to learn from life and to become our best selves. As a young man I pursued a variety of strategies, healthy and unhealthy, to cope with my own struggles. I think we all do that. When I entered into psychotherapy for the first time I found the help that I needed to learn and to grow and to overcome the struggles that had been so overwhelming for me. I became a psychologist to pass on what had been so helpful for me."

"Behavioral psychology is often a bit like coaching, with a focus on helping you connect with tools you already possess to live the healthy balanced life you desire. I am board-certified in clinical health psychology. This includes treating insomnia and improving sleep hygiene, finding time for exercise, taking practical steps toward a healthy diet, and finding better things to do with your life than stress. A behavioral focus is practical, and involves finding ways that our loved ones, work, and family can become sources of support and encouragement for the changes we need, instead of obstacles."

"I work relationally with a diverse group of clients. I believe that connection is one of the most important aspects of any relationship and strive to build that with my clients. In the past, I have worked in retail, the trades and hospital administration and drug and alcohol services. It was not until I started studying psychology that I found my passion. Yet, These experiences have shaped who I am today and help me to identify with my clients."

"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."