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Don Ross
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94110
In the therapy session, I work to create a safe place to be our true, human selves—where both our worst and best qualities will in time be revealed. I work in the here-and-now: exploring your present concerns and goals more than your past history. I know that empathy promotes healing and ask for feedback to be sure my clients feel understood. I provide resources, tools and skills clients can use between sessions. I also work to help people learn self-compassion (see www.self-compassion.org), since that ability is necessary to heal and grow.
In the therapy session, I work to create a safe place to be our true, human selves—where both our worst and best qualities will in time be revealed. I work in the here-and-now: exploring your present concerns and goals more than your past history. I know that empathy promotes healing and ask for feedback to be sure my clients feel understood. I provide resources, tools and skills clients can use between sessions. I also work to help people learn self-compassion (see www.self-compassion.org), since that ability is necessary to heal and grow.
(415) 855-3709 View (415) 855-3709
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Alex Gallegos
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94132
Hello, my name is Alex Gallegos and I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist (Lic. 101393) in California. I have been providing treatment for 14 years in mental health. I have provided therapy for adults, children, families, couples, and support groups. Some of the areas related to mental health that I have addressed are depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, domestic violence, and parenting problems, and I work with fathers struggling to parent their children as a result of historical trauma.
Hello, my name is Alex Gallegos and I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist (Lic. 101393) in California. I have been providing treatment for 14 years in mental health. I have provided therapy for adults, children, families, couples, and support groups. Some of the areas related to mental health that I have addressed are depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, domestic violence, and parenting problems, and I work with fathers struggling to parent their children as a result of historical trauma.
(415) 849-7926 View (415) 849-7926
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Nazanin Fathi
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94129
Dr. Fathi completed her undergraduate degree at the University of California Los Angeles, subsequently pursued graduate training in Marriage and Family Therapy at the University of Southern California, and later completed her Doctorate at the California State University of Northridge. She has worked at some of the most well-known drug and alcohol treatment centers in Southern California, as well as private and state-funded clinics helping individuals, families, and couples.
Dr. Fathi completed her undergraduate degree at the University of California Los Angeles, subsequently pursued graduate training in Marriage and Family Therapy at the University of Southern California, and later completed her Doctorate at the California State University of Northridge. She has worked at some of the most well-known drug and alcohol treatment centers in Southern California, as well as private and state-funded clinics helping individuals, families, and couples.
(415) 650-1510 View (415) 650-1510
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Jeremy Horn
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94110
My name is Jeremy, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I work with individuals, couples, and families. I have worked with ages 6 to 86 on all issues relating to being human and striving for more out of their current situation that has them stuck. I am a Veteran of the U.S. Army. I have traveled the globe in many High-Tech industries, built relationships, and teamed up with people from all walks of life, religions, orientations, identities, and backgrounds before becoming a Therapist. As they say, the best authors are those who have lived life; I feel the same applies to a good therapist.
My name is Jeremy, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I work with individuals, couples, and families. I have worked with ages 6 to 86 on all issues relating to being human and striving for more out of their current situation that has them stuck. I am a Veteran of the U.S. Army. I have traveled the globe in many High-Tech industries, built relationships, and teamed up with people from all walks of life, religions, orientations, identities, and backgrounds before becoming a Therapist. As they say, the best authors are those who have lived life; I feel the same applies to a good therapist.
(415) 723-5680 View (415) 723-5680
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Devon Cortright
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94131
Patients who are interested in self-awareness, development of the important relationships of their lives, and experiential inquiry into their inner worlds tend to enjoy my therapeutic style.
Patients who are interested in self-awareness, development of the important relationships of their lives, and experiential inquiry into their inner worlds tend to enjoy my therapeutic style.
(415) 969-6169 View (415) 969-6169
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Ask Alison Leigh, PHD, MFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94111  (Online Only)
The past 22 years I've seen an eclectic group of clientele: men, women & couples of any gender/orientation who want to improve their sexual lifestyle. I've helped men overcome ED through increasing their self confidence and women who want to feel more sexually in charge. I've seen over 25,000 couples throughout every stage of their relationship whether single, dating, married, or exploring and experimenting couples to ones who are curious how to stay together and keep the chemistry strong. My clients include stay at home moms, stressed out executives, artists, entrepreneurs & communities: LGBTQ, BDSM, & Transgender Families.
The past 22 years I've seen an eclectic group of clientele: men, women & couples of any gender/orientation who want to improve their sexual lifestyle. I've helped men overcome ED through increasing their self confidence and women who want to feel more sexually in charge. I've seen over 25,000 couples throughout every stage of their relationship whether single, dating, married, or exploring and experimenting couples to ones who are curious how to stay together and keep the chemistry strong. My clients include stay at home moms, stressed out executives, artists, entrepreneurs & communities: LGBTQ, BDSM, & Transgender Families.
(628) 226-1830 View (628) 226-1830
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Christie Pfalzgraf
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94110
My name is Christie Pfalzgraf and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in North Carolina, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and adolescents and specialize in trauma, coping skills, life transitions, loss and grief, relationship difficulties, and personal growth, using Mindfulness Based Psychotherapy, EMDR, The Flash Technique, Focusing, Somatic Experiencing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help my clients make progress and start feeling better.
My name is Christie Pfalzgraf and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in North Carolina, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and adolescents and specialize in trauma, coping skills, life transitions, loss and grief, relationship difficulties, and personal growth, using Mindfulness Based Psychotherapy, EMDR, The Flash Technique, Focusing, Somatic Experiencing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help my clients make progress and start feeling better.
(415) 562-0199 View (415) 562-0199
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Arthur Scappaticci Psychotherapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94118
Realizing our potential challenges the very essence of who we are: belief, self-esteem, identity. I have a comprehensive approach that will help unlock problematic thought and behavioral patterns, maximizing the resources available to you as you embark on a journey of self discovery and self worth. Identifying and understanding the obstacles that keep you stuck and hold you back are at the heart of personal and professional growth. Recovering from past wounds clears the way towards a wholesome self, reaffirms personal power, and ultimately leads to a greater sense of worth and self-acceptance.
Realizing our potential challenges the very essence of who we are: belief, self-esteem, identity. I have a comprehensive approach that will help unlock problematic thought and behavioral patterns, maximizing the resources available to you as you embark on a journey of self discovery and self worth. Identifying and understanding the obstacles that keep you stuck and hold you back are at the heart of personal and professional growth. Recovering from past wounds clears the way towards a wholesome self, reaffirms personal power, and ultimately leads to a greater sense of worth and self-acceptance.
(628) 265-8349 View (628) 265-8349
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Ashley Duckgeischel
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94109
Hello! My name is Ashley Duckgeischel, and I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist, located in Southern California. My mission as a therapist is to support my clients towards growth emotionally, cognitively, and spiritually as they become more fully the individuals they are designed to be. It's my goal to assist clients to have a more defined sense of self and to help them live out a life that is in line with the values they hold to. While I have experience working with clients of all backgrounds and faith systems, I am a practicing Christian who holds to a biblical worldview.
Hello! My name is Ashley Duckgeischel, and I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist, located in Southern California. My mission as a therapist is to support my clients towards growth emotionally, cognitively, and spiritually as they become more fully the individuals they are designed to be. It's my goal to assist clients to have a more defined sense of self and to help them live out a life that is in line with the values they hold to. While I have experience working with clients of all backgrounds and faith systems, I am a practicing Christian who holds to a biblical worldview.
(760) 496-5894 View (760) 496-5894
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Anna Stosich
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94118
I am Anna Stosich, a highly passionate and licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). It is my mission to enable healing for everyone through therapy, everyone deserves to feel at peace, energetic, and whole. I provide an integrative approach for the treatment of trauma, depression, anxiety, and relational stressors. I work from a somatic perspective, which incorporates the wisdom of your body into the therapeutic process. I draw from somatic practices including hypnotherapy, Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems, and Mindfulness.
I am Anna Stosich, a highly passionate and licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). It is my mission to enable healing for everyone through therapy, everyone deserves to feel at peace, energetic, and whole. I provide an integrative approach for the treatment of trauma, depression, anxiety, and relational stressors. I work from a somatic perspective, which incorporates the wisdom of your body into the therapeutic process. I draw from somatic practices including hypnotherapy, Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems, and Mindfulness.
(657) 837-2797 View (657) 837-2797
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Kerry Cannon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94121
Thank you for reaching out, I'm Kerry Cannon, a California Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) where I assess and treat individuals ("clients") residing in California. I practice with a nonjudgmental, anti-racist, body-positive, and lifestyle-affirming stance. Previously, I provided outpatient case management support, intensive care coordination for foster youth, and case consults with hospital palliative care teams.
Thank you for reaching out, I'm Kerry Cannon, a California Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) where I assess and treat individuals ("clients") residing in California. I practice with a nonjudgmental, anti-racist, body-positive, and lifestyle-affirming stance. Previously, I provided outpatient case management support, intensive care coordination for foster youth, and case consults with hospital palliative care teams.
(760) 642-5611 View (760) 642-5611
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Chantal Stendardo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94116
My name is Chantal Stendardo, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with an extensive history of individual therapy, crisis intervention, marriage counseling, and family therapy, helping with issues such as depression, anxiety, family stress, trauma history, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, and more. My therapeutic approach focuses on taking action, either by setting and accomplishing tasks, or improving insight and outlook. My approach varies based on individual need, however Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Trauma-Informed therapy are the most common.
My name is Chantal Stendardo, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with an extensive history of individual therapy, crisis intervention, marriage counseling, and family therapy, helping with issues such as depression, anxiety, family stress, trauma history, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, and more. My therapeutic approach focuses on taking action, either by setting and accomplishing tasks, or improving insight and outlook. My approach varies based on individual need, however Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Trauma-Informed therapy are the most common.
(650) 582-2116 View (650) 582-2116
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Sani Patel
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94109
Hello, my name is Sani. I have been working in the mental health field for the past 4+ years now helping individuals find direction, path, healing, and light in the midst of despair in life. As an empath and highly intuitive individual, my goal is to provide efficient, concrete, and genuine services to individuals who are suffering from mental illness-anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, addiction, life coaching, developmental issues, and so forth in overcoming life challenges to help bring forth healing in all aspects of life.
Hello, my name is Sani. I have been working in the mental health field for the past 4+ years now helping individuals find direction, path, healing, and light in the midst of despair in life. As an empath and highly intuitive individual, my goal is to provide efficient, concrete, and genuine services to individuals who are suffering from mental illness-anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, addiction, life coaching, developmental issues, and so forth in overcoming life challenges to help bring forth healing in all aspects of life.
(310) 982-2652 View (310) 982-2652
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At Home Ketamine Assisted Therapy (Instant Insurance Verification)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MD, PhD
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94115
Feya Health is a woman-owned, Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy group practice, featured on MTV. Our Integrative approach helps clients address their self-destructive patterns by getting to the core and root of their issues. The result is a drastic reduction in the initial presenting symptoms over a short period of time. We offer a comprehensive, integrative & customizable approach to the Ketamine & Oxytocin Therapy Process and specialize in EMDR, PTSD, CPTSD, human optimization and Pharmaceutical Medication withdrawal.
Feya Health is a woman-owned, Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy group practice, featured on MTV. Our Integrative approach helps clients address their self-destructive patterns by getting to the core and root of their issues. The result is a drastic reduction in the initial presenting symptoms over a short period of time. We offer a comprehensive, integrative & customizable approach to the Ketamine & Oxytocin Therapy Process and specialize in EMDR, PTSD, CPTSD, human optimization and Pharmaceutical Medication withdrawal.
(929) 442-0715 View (929) 442-0715
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Anthony Williams
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94118
My name is Anthony Williams, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) serving clients statewide in California via telehealth. I use a person-centered, solution-focused approach to help clients progress toward their personal goals and recognize their full potential. I am comfortable working with a wide range of clients and will see individuals, couples, and families, with ages ranging from child to elder adult. I have had success in supporting clients to challenge negative thinking and unhealthy behaviors that contribute to feelings of depression, anger, anxiety, and overall stress.
My name is Anthony Williams, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) serving clients statewide in California via telehealth. I use a person-centered, solution-focused approach to help clients progress toward their personal goals and recognize their full potential. I am comfortable working with a wide range of clients and will see individuals, couples, and families, with ages ranging from child to elder adult. I have had success in supporting clients to challenge negative thinking and unhealthy behaviors that contribute to feelings of depression, anger, anxiety, and overall stress.
(510) 680-1142 View (510) 680-1142
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Aliyah Payne
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94121
Hello. My name is Aliyah, and I am looking to work with clients who would like to empower themselves through honoring their culture, gender expression, and neurodiversity. As a person of color with a beautifully diverse brain, I understand the difficulties that many humans face in accepting the reality around them and finding their place. I would love to walk that journey alongside you until you feel ready to do it on your own again. Thank you for reading, and I look forward to connecting with you.
Hello. My name is Aliyah, and I am looking to work with clients who would like to empower themselves through honoring their culture, gender expression, and neurodiversity. As a person of color with a beautifully diverse brain, I understand the difficulties that many humans face in accepting the reality around them and finding their place. I would love to walk that journey alongside you until you feel ready to do it on your own again. Thank you for reading, and I look forward to connecting with you.
(949) 403-6123 View (949) 403-6123
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Camille Coulter
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94103
Hello, I'm Camille & I'm all about Empowerment! If you are surviving, instead of thriving, I offer to be your safe person to process your pain with, to further your personal growth, and to support you in your endeavors. Let's take back your life & make it meaningful! I utilize Narrative, Experiential & Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) approaches. I practice Neurofeedback and will be trained in EMDR by the end of Spring 2024. Let’s break through where you are stuck, and dream-build to create a purpose-driven life full of joy & satisfaction!
Hello, I'm Camille & I'm all about Empowerment! If you are surviving, instead of thriving, I offer to be your safe person to process your pain with, to further your personal growth, and to support you in your endeavors. Let's take back your life & make it meaningful! I utilize Narrative, Experiential & Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) approaches. I practice Neurofeedback and will be trained in EMDR by the end of Spring 2024. Let’s break through where you are stuck, and dream-build to create a purpose-driven life full of joy & satisfaction!
(530) 869-7049 View (530) 869-7049
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Christina Nicole Cabral
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94124
Christina Cabral, LMFT137667 Specialty areas: Anxiety, life transitions, attachment issues, anger management and perinatal mental health. Works with children, teens, & young adults. Utilizes an integrative approach composed of psychodynamic, CBT, mindfulness, client-centered, and strength -based interventions. I work from a client centered approach and value connection and the therapeutic relationship. I believe a safe, positive environment fosters the setting for vulnerability and comfortability.
Christina Cabral, LMFT137667 Specialty areas: Anxiety, life transitions, attachment issues, anger management and perinatal mental health. Works with children, teens, & young adults. Utilizes an integrative approach composed of psychodynamic, CBT, mindfulness, client-centered, and strength -based interventions. I work from a client centered approach and value connection and the therapeutic relationship. I believe a safe, positive environment fosters the setting for vulnerability and comfortability.
(619) 762-3626 View (619) 762-3626
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Joy Zembruski
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94117
Joy Zembruski is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT 129403) and professional clinical counselor (LPCC 11600) fortunate to be based in the beautiful costal towns of Southern California. Joy's practice, TherapyJoyZ offers client-centered therapy specializing in the treatment of anxiety, depression, addictions, and cultural adaptation through the therapeutic tools of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Experience with diverse populations of all ages.
Joy Zembruski is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT 129403) and professional clinical counselor (LPCC 11600) fortunate to be based in the beautiful costal towns of Southern California. Joy's practice, TherapyJoyZ offers client-centered therapy specializing in the treatment of anxiety, depression, addictions, and cultural adaptation through the therapeutic tools of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Experience with diverse populations of all ages.
(323) 673-2672 View (323) 673-2672
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Ruby Estrada
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94134
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.
(619) 586-6733 View (619) 586-6733

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Experiential Therapy

How does experiential therapy work?

Experiential therapy works by allowing an individual to use their creativity to re-imagine themselves and their lives in an effort to process their emotions. Experiential therapy may take many forms, including engaging clients through art, re-enactments, role-playing, music, or forms of physical recreation. By focusing on these activities, experiential therapists help individuals identify the emotions they associate with previous experiences and work together to cope with negative reactions, like fear, anger, or shame.

Is experiential therapy evidence-based?

Experiential therapy incorporates many therapy modalities, some of which have been more closely researched than others. Music therapy, for example, has been shown to help with sleep problems. Some studies find that art therapy can be beneficial for those with eating disorders or personality disorders, while other research suggests that such approaches have little impact.

How long does experiential therapy last?

The duration of experiential therapy will depend on the type of therapy used as well as the severity of the challenges an individual faces. Play therapy sessions may last for 30 to 45 minutes, and usually occur weekly for about 20 sessions. Art therapy may comprise 10 to 15 weekly sessions. Music therapy sessions generally last between 30 and 50 minutes and can be scheduled weekly or on an as-needed basis. For each therapy type, clients should periodically discuss their goals with their therapist to make sure the two are aligned on process and progress.

Does experiential therapy help with trauma?

Trauma is one area where experiential therapy may be useful. Traumatic experiences such as combat or childhood abuse can be so painful that articulating them can be too scary or painful; creating visual art allows people to express themselves without words, and tell their story in a different way. Listening to music can be relaxing, while making music as part of a group provides plenty of opportunities to connect with other people. Play therapy is often of value to children who have experienced a loss or distressing family experience, or who have been physically or emotionally abused.