Therapists in San Francisco, CA
Lubov V Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94111 (Online Only)
My ideal client is any person who has the courage to reach out and to ask for help. It takes courage and bravery in the middle of darkness and desperation to do just that: to hold out hope against anxiety and hopelessness. It takes courage to recognize that you cannot do it alone. I firmly believe that it’s not what happens to us, it’s what we do. And my promise is to help you, who reaches out and makes the call.
My ideal client is any person who has the courage to reach out and to ask for help. It takes courage and bravery in the middle of darkness and desperation to do just that: to hold out hope against anxiety and hopelessness. It takes courage to recognize that you cannot do it alone. I firmly believe that it’s not what happens to us, it’s what we do. And my promise is to help you, who reaches out and makes the call.
I am licensed clinical psychologist and school psychologist working with preschool children through adults. Clients who usually fit well with me have often reached a point of thinking that enough-is-enough, whether that is problem behaviors with a child, teens who are anxious/irritable/depressed, college students who are having major life changes, or adults who are having work or personal difficulties. I particularly specialize in the treatment of Trauma & Stress-Related Disorders. Clients who allow me to look out for them the way they do for their friends/family often find our work together to be helpful.
I am licensed clinical psychologist and school psychologist working with preschool children through adults. Clients who usually fit well with me have often reached a point of thinking that enough-is-enough, whether that is problem behaviors with a child, teens who are anxious/irritable/depressed, college students who are having major life changes, or adults who are having work or personal difficulties. I particularly specialize in the treatment of Trauma & Stress-Related Disorders. Clients who allow me to look out for them the way they do for their friends/family often find our work together to be helpful.
Everyone deserves support– life can be overwhelming. Our sessions provide a safe, encouraging space for you to slow down and focus on what’s important. As an advocate for you, your family, or your child, we create solutions that help you find healing.
Everyone deserves support– life can be overwhelming. Our sessions provide a safe, encouraging space for you to slow down and focus on what’s important. As an advocate for you, your family, or your child, we create solutions that help you find healing.
As James Baldwin famously said, "not everything that has been faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed unless faced", I also offer you the following poem: "When we feel safe, anything is possible. We become unstoppable. Because we have a firm ground to launch and a safe ground to land. We can then stand. Voice ourselves, show ourselves. Life becomes a dance."
As James Baldwin famously said, "not everything that has been faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed unless faced", I also offer you the following poem: "When we feel safe, anything is possible. We become unstoppable. Because we have a firm ground to launch and a safe ground to land. We can then stand. Voice ourselves, show ourselves. Life becomes a dance."
Hello. My name is Ruby Estrada. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I approach therapy at your pace, which I can follow or match with rather quickly. My focus is centered on you and building whatever strengths you put forth whether you are aware of them or not. I help someone find a way to get through a problem or conflict, this is my approach. I am straightforward when you need me to be and gentle when the situation calls for empathy, or a balance of both. For 21 years, I have treated depression, anxiety, PTSD, LGBTQ+-related issues, ADHD, and adults finding themselves on the Autism Spectrum.
Hello. My name is Ruby Estrada. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I approach therapy at your pace, which I can follow or match with rather quickly. My focus is centered on you and building whatever strengths you put forth whether you are aware of them or not. I help someone find a way to get through a problem or conflict, this is my approach. I am straightforward when you need me to be and gentle when the situation calls for empathy, or a balance of both. For 21 years, I have treated depression, anxiety, PTSD, LGBTQ+-related issues, ADHD, and adults finding themselves on the Autism Spectrum.
Harry Voulgarakis, Ph.D.
Psychologist, MEd, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94103
Expert Autism and Psychological Services in New York City Dr. Voulgarakis, a renowned clinical psychologist based in NYC, specializes in comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological assessments catering to a diverse age range from young children to adults. Our practice is uniquely poised to address the complex needs of individuals with Autism, ADHD, Personality Disorders, Mood Disorders, and offer specialized support through Tele-health for residents of New York and California. We provide thorough and specialized evaluations required for the OPWDD.
Expert Autism and Psychological Services in New York City Dr. Voulgarakis, a renowned clinical psychologist based in NYC, specializes in comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological assessments catering to a diverse age range from young children to adults. Our practice is uniquely poised to address the complex needs of individuals with Autism, ADHD, Personality Disorders, Mood Disorders, and offer specialized support through Tele-health for residents of New York and California. We provide thorough and specialized evaluations required for the OPWDD.
Precious E Nwaoha
Associate Clinical Social Worker, MSW, ASW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94101
Hi there! My name is Precious (Associate Clinical Social Worker License 111674) and I have a passion for serving diverse populations who may be affected by anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, women's health issues, and need support establishing coping skills. I am very versed and comfortable with diagnosis, even though I firmly believe it does not define who you are, it just provides a map for creating coping skills for you together. I am supervised by Cassandra Holt Kimbell, MSED, LPCC-S at Freestyle Therapy LLC and serve populations across California. Seeing clients virtually allows me to expand my reach of who I can help.
Hi there! My name is Precious (Associate Clinical Social Worker License 111674) and I have a passion for serving diverse populations who may be affected by anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, women's health issues, and need support establishing coping skills. I am very versed and comfortable with diagnosis, even though I firmly believe it does not define who you are, it just provides a map for creating coping skills for you together. I am supervised by Cassandra Holt Kimbell, MSED, LPCC-S at Freestyle Therapy LLC and serve populations across California. Seeing clients virtually allows me to expand my reach of who I can help.
My name is Veronica Oros-Navarro, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with twelve years of experience working with adults, the elderly, adolescents, children, and their families. I am a bilingual/bicultural therapist in English/Spanish, located in Oxnard, California, and working with clients via telehealth. I specialized in Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Stress, Behavioral Issues, and Self-harming behaviors, using Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, Play Therapy, Solution Focused Brief (SFBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
My name is Veronica Oros-Navarro, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with twelve years of experience working with adults, the elderly, adolescents, children, and their families. I am a bilingual/bicultural therapist in English/Spanish, located in Oxnard, California, and working with clients via telehealth. I specialized in Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Stress, Behavioral Issues, and Self-harming behaviors, using Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, Play Therapy, Solution Focused Brief (SFBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Hi, my name is Dawn Napier, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in CA. I work with teens, adults, active duty military women and men, veterans, Christians and senior adults. I enjoy providing professional, discerning counsel to Christians, solely based on biblical truth. I also enjoy working, helping, and encouraging people to lean into their spiritual beliefs and strengths as an avenue for healing. I treat mild to severe conditions such as anxiety, depression, grief and loss, PTSD, complex trauma, DV, separation and divorce, military issues, and personality disorders. I use a strengths based, humanistic, and client centered approach.
Hi, my name is Dawn Napier, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in CA. I work with teens, adults, active duty military women and men, veterans, Christians and senior adults. I enjoy providing professional, discerning counsel to Christians, solely based on biblical truth. I also enjoy working, helping, and encouraging people to lean into their spiritual beliefs and strengths as an avenue for healing. I treat mild to severe conditions such as anxiety, depression, grief and loss, PTSD, complex trauma, DV, separation and divorce, military issues, and personality disorders. I use a strengths based, humanistic, and client centered approach.
Hi. My name is Freddie Garcia and I am a Marriage & Family Therapist. My goal is to support people to create positive change in their lives that will produce the healthy relationships, sense of self, and peace of mind they desire.
Hi. My name is Freddie Garcia and I am a Marriage & Family Therapist. My goal is to support people to create positive change in their lives that will produce the healthy relationships, sense of self, and peace of mind they desire.
Therapy Link
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94123 (Online Only)
I hold a master’s degree in social work from the University of Southern California. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of California. I offer over 15 years’ experience in trauma-based therapy, working with individuals (adolescents & adults) and teams dealing with life challenges. These issues include depression, anxiety, relationship stress/issues, work stress, post-traumatic stress, suicidal ideation, gender issues, ADHD, grief and many more. I have had the opportunity to work in crisis intervention, intellectual disability services, prison population and active-duty service members.
I hold a master’s degree in social work from the University of Southern California. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of California. I offer over 15 years’ experience in trauma-based therapy, working with individuals (adolescents & adults) and teams dealing with life challenges. These issues include depression, anxiety, relationship stress/issues, work stress, post-traumatic stress, suicidal ideation, gender issues, ADHD, grief and many more. I have had the opportunity to work in crisis intervention, intellectual disability services, prison population and active-duty service members.
Dr. Jen Bachtold
Psychologist, PhD, CADC-II
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94117 (Online Only)
Looking for a new therapist can be quite daunting and time consuming, can't it? I understand how important and crucial it is to find a suitable match. I pride myself on creating a safe, supportive, and open environment for my patients. I work with those struggling with depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, anger, emotional disturbances, change of life transitions, chronic pain, relationship concerns, work burnout, personality disorders, intra/interpersonal issues, and general stressors. I utilize evidenced-based therapy including an inclusive and integrated humanistic model that tailors therapy specific to your needs.
Looking for a new therapist can be quite daunting and time consuming, can't it? I understand how important and crucial it is to find a suitable match. I pride myself on creating a safe, supportive, and open environment for my patients. I work with those struggling with depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, anger, emotional disturbances, change of life transitions, chronic pain, relationship concerns, work burnout, personality disorders, intra/interpersonal issues, and general stressors. I utilize evidenced-based therapy including an inclusive and integrated humanistic model that tailors therapy specific to your needs.
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Hello there. I'm Erin Bastian, LCSW. My approach to therapy is meeting you where you are at, being honest, genuine, and finding a therapeutic approach that best meets your needs. There are many therapeutic approaches and all lead to finding meaning and purpose. I utilize a number of theoretical approaches in order to find what fits best for you. My core theoretical foundations include Humanistic, Existential, Integrative, Psychodynamic, and Cognitive. I am simply me. I'm genuine, honest, and open. My desire is to help you find answers, feel safe, feel understood, and feel supported. Connection and good conversation are key.
Hello there. I'm Erin Bastian, LCSW. My approach to therapy is meeting you where you are at, being honest, genuine, and finding a therapeutic approach that best meets your needs. There are many therapeutic approaches and all lead to finding meaning and purpose. I utilize a number of theoretical approaches in order to find what fits best for you. My core theoretical foundations include Humanistic, Existential, Integrative, Psychodynamic, and Cognitive. I am simply me. I'm genuine, honest, and open. My desire is to help you find answers, feel safe, feel understood, and feel supported. Connection and good conversation are key.
Online Therapists
LCSW with experience working with an array of populations such as children & family, life stage transitions, life counseling, severe mental illness developmental disabilities, and women's wellness.
LCSW with experience working with an array of populations such as children & family, life stage transitions, life counseling, severe mental illness developmental disabilities, and women's wellness.
Life can be hard-- really hard. Sometimes, we are just trying to survive and we end up in a place we don’t want to be: depression, anger, anxiety, loneliness, hopelessness. Asking for help is an act of strength and courage. I have a passion for helping others find their way toward who they want to be. I can help you become more proactive, not just reacting to the circumstances of life. Understanding the past. Managing the present. Building for the future. It’s never too late for change! Life can be better if you are willing to do the work. Are you ready to begin?
Life can be hard-- really hard. Sometimes, we are just trying to survive and we end up in a place we don’t want to be: depression, anger, anxiety, loneliness, hopelessness. Asking for help is an act of strength and courage. I have a passion for helping others find their way toward who they want to be. I can help you become more proactive, not just reacting to the circumstances of life. Understanding the past. Managing the present. Building for the future. It’s never too late for change! Life can be better if you are willing to do the work. Are you ready to begin?
My greatest passion is bringing healing to people who have been through traumatic/stressful experiences. I have helped clients that includes children, adults and families to help them find that health perception of themselves and strength in their relationships. I know that there's no single approach that is right to resolve past experience and it is different for every individual. My approach is listening to my clients needs and helping them find peace, complete, whole and safe. So what is an ideal client? That is hard to say as every client is unique with their needs and ways to approach them are always different.
My greatest passion is bringing healing to people who have been through traumatic/stressful experiences. I have helped clients that includes children, adults and families to help them find that health perception of themselves and strength in their relationships. I know that there's no single approach that is right to resolve past experience and it is different for every individual. My approach is listening to my clients needs and helping them find peace, complete, whole and safe. So what is an ideal client? That is hard to say as every client is unique with their needs and ways to approach them are always different.
Do you feel like you are different than others and don't know how to "do" peopling all day? Are you frustrated and tired of getting into uncomfortable social scenarios and you can't figure out where the breakdown was? Do you need help organizing your life because ADHD and autism are making it difficult? I can help you set boundaries while being a good communicator with friends, teachers, coworkers, family and partners. Together we can make the implicit become explicit and have a clear pathway to navigating the world around you.
Do you feel like you are different than others and don't know how to "do" peopling all day? Are you frustrated and tired of getting into uncomfortable social scenarios and you can't figure out where the breakdown was? Do you need help organizing your life because ADHD and autism are making it difficult? I can help you set boundaries while being a good communicator with friends, teachers, coworkers, family and partners. Together we can make the implicit become explicit and have a clear pathway to navigating the world around you.
Jamila Banks is a California licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with over 13 years of experience of working in the mental health field. She graduated from the University of Southern California(USC), with a BA in Political Science and Psychology and received her masters in psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy, from University of LaVerne, in 2011. Jamila initially began working in the mental health field in an Addiction & Treatment crisis center in 2010, working with adults battling various addictions and mental health disorders. Jamila takes a collaborative approach in her work,
Jamila Banks is a California licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with over 13 years of experience of working in the mental health field. She graduated from the University of Southern California(USC), with a BA in Political Science and Psychology and received her masters in psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy, from University of LaVerne, in 2011. Jamila initially began working in the mental health field in an Addiction & Treatment crisis center in 2010, working with adults battling various addictions and mental health disorders. Jamila takes a collaborative approach in her work,
My name is Alexandria (Alex) Tan, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker located in the greater Sacramento area. I enjoy providing non-judgmental, empathetic therapy to individuals from all backgrounds and age ranges. I have experience working with a wide variety of individuals including those with mild to moderate depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to those who have more serious mental illnesses including bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and personality disorders (including Histrionic, Borderline, and antisocial personality disorders).
My name is Alexandria (Alex) Tan, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker located in the greater Sacramento area. I enjoy providing non-judgmental, empathetic therapy to individuals from all backgrounds and age ranges. I have experience working with a wide variety of individuals including those with mild to moderate depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to those who have more serious mental illnesses including bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and personality disorders (including Histrionic, Borderline, and antisocial personality disorders).
Keystone Therapy & Training Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Santa Rosa, CA 95409
Sometimes looking for what you need is harder than you thought. Our Keystone team provides services that meet people in the different stages in their lives and goes along side you through your own self-determined growth process.
Sometimes looking for what you need is harder than you thought. Our Keystone team provides services that meet people in the different stages in their lives and goes along side you through your own self-determined growth process.
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Cognitive Processing (CPT) Therapists
How does cognitive processing therapy work?
A CPT therapist helps a client evaluate their thoughts about the trauma they experienced, focusing on maladaptive or self-blaming thoughts that can exacerbate symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, or depression. The therapist will work with a client to help them learn to challenge such thoughts and consider different perspectives. The therapist is also likely to ask a client to work on these techniques at home between meetings, such as writing an account of their trauma that can be read aloud during a future session.
What is cognitive processing therapy for PTSD?
Cognitive processing therapy (CPT) is a form of cognitive-behavioral therapy primarily used in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to treat individuals who experienced abuse or violence, who survived natural disasters, who were first responders to such incidents, or who otherwise experienced trauma.
How long does cognitive processing therapy last?
CPT is a short-term therapy. Whether conducted one-on-one or in a group, a complete set of CPT sessions typically includes 12 weekly sessions, along with tasks for clients to complete at home, although this can vary depending on a client’s needs or a therapist’s particular treatment plan. Sessions typically last 60 or 90 minutes.
How effective is cognitive processing therapy?
A large body of research supports the use of CPT to treat people experiencing PTSD, finding it to be effective among different age groups, either in one-on-one therapy sessions or in a group therapy environment. Research suggests that although the initial sessions may be difficult, clients tend to begin to feel positive progress after the first few sessions, and that the benefits tend to last well after the therapy ends.