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Karlianne Rubcic
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Photo of Karlianne Rubcic, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC

Karlianne Rubcic

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94108
Let's Connect (510) 983-8774
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My name is Karlianne, but you can call me Karlie. I believe that authenticity is a prerequisite for growth and healing, and I invite you to bring your full, unfiltered self into our sessions. As a clinician, I prioritize creating a nonjudgmental, sex-positive, and humor-friendly space where individuals and couples can explore what may be keeping them stuck. Together, we can co-create a therapeutic relationship that supports personal growth, emotional development, and deeper connection—whether that means healing from trauma, navigating relational challenges, or reconnecting with yourself or your partner.
I support individuals and couples who feel disconnected, stuck in recurring patterns, or struggling with communication, intimacy, or mismatched desire. I specialize in women’s issues, multicultural counseling, and sex therapy. With couples, I use a balanced, blame-free approach focused on relational patterns—not sides— so both partners feel understood.
Starting therapy is vulnerable, and I’m glad you’ve found your way here. If you want a therapist who values authenticity, collaboration, and curiosity—and who can support both individual and relationship growth—I invite you to schedule a free 20-minute phone consultation. I look forward to learning more about you and what our work together could look like.
Call or Karlianne Rubcic now for a free 15 minute consultation - (510) 983-8774

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

San Francisco, CA 94108

(510) 983-8774
My website
I have evening and weekend availability over telehealth! Call me today to discuss scheduling.
I specialize in Sex Therapy, Relationship Issues and Life Transitions 
$175 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (510) 983-8774
Photo of Karlianne Rubcic, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

San Francisco, CA 94108

(510) 983-8774
My website
I have evening and weekend availability over telehealth! Call me today to discuss scheduling.
I specialize in Sex Therapy, Relationship Issues and Life Transitions 
$175 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $175
  • Couple Sessions $225
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Out of Network
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My base rate is $175 for 50-minute individual sessions and $225 for 75-minute couples or family sessions. I also have a limited number of sliding scale spaces available.
Photo of Karlianne Rubcic, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Karlianne Rubcic
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 983-8774
"
My base rate is $175 for 50-minute individual sessions and $225 for 75-minute couples or family sessions. I also have a limited number of sliding scale spaces available.
Photo of Karlianne Rubcic, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Karlianne Rubcic
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 983-8774

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of California / AMFT148938 Supervised by Cathy Chambliss, LMFT (California / MFC39875) Karlianne Rubcic
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended Santa Clara University, MA in Counseling Psychology
  • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from UC Berkeley BA
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Karlianne Rubcic
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (510) 983-8774
Photo of Karlianne Rubcic, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Karlianne Rubcic
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (510) 983-8774

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Sex Therapy
  • Relationship Issues
  • Life Transitions

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Career Counseling
  • Caregivers
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Developmental Disorders
  • Domestic Violence
  • Family Conflict
  • Infidelity
  • LGBTQ+
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Peer Relationships
  • Racial Identity
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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I work with clients who struggle with depression, anxiety, and trauma. Using an existential framework and a positive psychology lens, we can co-create a treatment plan that centers your strengths, identifies goals consistent with your personal values, and moves you towards the life you want to be living.
Photo of Karlianne Rubcic, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Karlianne Rubcic
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 983-8774
"
I work with clients who struggle with depression, anxiety, and trauma. Using an existential framework and a positive psychology lens, we can co-create a treatment plan that centers your strengths, identifies goals consistent with your personal values, and moves you towards the life you want to be living.
Photo of Karlianne Rubcic, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Karlianne Rubcic
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 983-8774

3 Endorsements

Shannon Boe
Shannon Boe
Marriage & Family TherapistLMFTLPCC
I've known Karlie for quite some time, and she has always been a true beacon of positivity. She's warm, grounded, and deeply caring. I wholeheartedly recommend her as a therapist.
Cathy Chambliss
Cathy Chambliss
Marriage & Family TherapistLMFT
Karlianne is a phenomenal therapist who excels at helping individuals and couples resolve issues related to managing communication, conflict and connection. She also works with sex therapy for people looking for support in that area of their lives.

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied

I also speak

Italian

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied

I also speak

Italian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Art Therapy
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Existential
  • Family Systems
  • Feminist
  • Humanistic
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychodynamic
  • Trauma Focused
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Because my theoretical orientation is grounded in existential psychology, my approach with individuals is highly integrative to meet the unique needs of each client. When working with youth, couples, or families I utilize a psychodynamic family systems framework to address relational trauma and generational patterns. I may also incorporate cognitive and behavioral strategies, as necessary.
Photo of Karlianne Rubcic, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Karlianne Rubcic
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 983-8774
"
Because my theoretical orientation is grounded in existential psychology, my approach with individuals is highly integrative to meet the unique needs of each client. When working with youth, couples, or families I utilize a psychodynamic family systems framework to address relational trauma and generational patterns. I may also incorporate cognitive and behavioral strategies, as necessary.
Photo of Karlianne Rubcic, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Karlianne Rubcic
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 983-8774

Location

Primary Location

San Francisco, CA 94108

(510) 983-8774
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I have evening and weekend availability over telehealth! Call me today to discuss scheduling.
Photo of Karlianne Rubcic, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Karlianne Rubcic
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Call for a free consultation now - (510) 983-8774
"
I have evening and weekend availability over telehealth! Call me today to discuss scheduling.
Photo of Karlianne Rubcic, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Karlianne Rubcic
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Call for a free consultation now - (510) 983-8774