Dr. Lindsay Wakayama

Stress, eating, sleep, and relationships are all part of being human. I work with thoughtful, ambitious adults who may appear “fine” on the outside but feel overwhelmed, tired, or disconnected on the inside. Many are carrying a lot: work, relationships, and expectations, all while struggling with sleep, health habits, or self-doubt. Together, we focus on helping you feel more calm, balanced, and at ease in your body and life, with gentle and practical support, grounded in compassion.

As a licensed clinical psychologist in California with nearly a decade of experience in behavioral medicine and health psychology, I help high achieving adults manage stress and anxiety, sleep, eating and weight concerns, perfectionism and imposter syndrome, lifestyle change, and relationships using a collaborative, evidence-based, mind-body approach.

Therapy with me is a collaborative, judgment-free space to reflect, gain clarity, and build sustainable changes that actually fit your life. If you’re looking for compassionate and personalized care to help you feel more at ease and aligned, I’d be happy to support you.

Call or Email Dr. Lindsay Wakayama now for a free 15 minute consultation - (415) 851-7301

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

San Francisco, CA 94115

Atherton, CA 94027

I offer secure, virtual therapy to California residents. I'm available most weekdays via video and phone.

I specialize in Stress, Eating Disorders and Sleep or Insomnia

$300 Per Session

I see individuals and groups

Welcome! Ready to take the first step? Schedule a free consultation today

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My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

San Francisco, CA 94115

Atherton, CA 94027

I offer secure, virtual therapy to California residents. I'm available most weekdays via video and phone.

I specialize in Stress, Eating Disorders and Sleep or Insomnia

$300 Per Session

I see individuals and groups

Welcome! Ready to take the first step? Schedule a free consultation today

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $300

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

Out of Network

I am an out-of-network provider and can provide you with a superbill to submit for reimbursement through your insurance or HSA/FSA.

Dr. Lindsay Wakayama

Psychologist, PsyD

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 851-7301

I am an out-of-network provider and can provide you with a superbill to submit for reimbursement through your insurance or HSA/FSA.

Dr. Lindsay Wakayama

Psychologist, PsyD

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 851-7301

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / PSY32164 Lindsay Wakayama

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 6 years

Attended PGSP-Stanford Psy.D. Consortium, Doctor of Psychology, Graduated 2019

Additional Credentials

Degree/Diploma from PGSP-Stanford Psy.D. Consortium Master of Science / 2016

I'm a California-licensed clinical psychologist with training at UCSF, Stanford, and the VA. I bring nearly a decade of experience supporting adults in managing stress, feeling more at ease in their bodies, and building sustainable wellbeing through behavior change and lifestyle modification.

Dr. Lindsay Wakayama

Psychologist, PsyD

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 851-7301

Dr. Lindsay Wakayama

Psychologist, PsyD

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 851-7301

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Stress
Eating Disorders
Sleep or Insomnia

Expertise

Anger Management
Anxiety
Body Image
Caregivers
Chronic Illness
Chronic Pain
Coping Skills
Depression
Emotional Disturbance
Grief
Life Coaching
Life Transitions
Mood Disorders
Obesity
Peer Relationships
Racial Identity
Relationship Issues
Sex Therapy
Sports Performance
Testing and Evaluation
Weight Loss
Women's Issues

I often work with ambitious adults who feel stressed, anxious, or stuck. I help with concerns like eating and weight issues, mood and sleep difficulties, lifestyle changes, perfectionism and imposter syndrome, motivation and behavior change, navigating life transitions, and building healthier, more fulfilling relationships.

Dr. Lindsay Wakayama

Psychologist, PsyD

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 851-7301

Dr. Lindsay Wakayama

Psychologist, PsyD

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 851-7301

9 Endorsements

Lizzy Michael

Dr. Wakayama is skilled at providing culturally attuned, evidence-based care to individuals struggling with their mood, stress, eating, sleep, relationships, and more. Her style is warm, authentic, and nonjudgmental. I highly recommend working with her!

Dr. Jordana Hazam

I've known Dr. Wakayama since our SFVA post-doc. She is a standout clinician who expertly blends behavioral medicine with a warm human approach. She's my top referral for perfectionism, sleep, and stress. Her evidence-based methods are highly effective.

Shelby Lazarow

Dr. Wakayama is a compassionate, thoughtful, and thorough provider with great skill in evidence-based modalities and interventions. She delivers her care with a true understanding of the mind-body connection individually tailored to her clients.

Larry E Burrell

Psychologist, PhD

Dr. Wakayama is fantastic psychotherapist. She integrates science into a warm, empathetic clinical practice that allows her to truly understand her clients and support in developing very rewarding outcomes. She's amazing.

Payal Mapara

Dr. Lindsay Wakayama is a talented and wonderful clinical psychologist. She has expertise in health psychology, insomnia, and eating disorders. She is a highly skilled, warm, and effective therapist.

Peter Aston

I know Lindsay from our graduate training at the PAU-Stanford PsyD Consortium and have always been impressed by her clinical skills. She brings strong evidence based training, warmth, and genuine care to her work. Anyone working with her is in great hands!

Kimia Mansoor

Dr. Wakayama has practiced in the Bay Area for over a decade. She specializes in stress, weight concerns, and sleep issues, providing practical guidance and support to help clients navigate challenges and make lasting, positive changes.

Jenny Stewart

Dr. Wakayama is an exceptional psychologist who combines evidence-based care with a warm presence. She integrates behavioral medicine and a mind-body perspective, tailoring treatment to help clients create meaningful, lasting change. I highly recommend her

Dr. Mandy Zenda

Psychologist, PhD, DBSM

I had the opportunity to train with Dr. Wakayama and saw firsthand her exceptional clinical skill and mentorship. She is a warm, insightful clinician who helps patients feel deeply understood while creating meaningful, lasting change.

Client Focus

Age

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Group

Age

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Group

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
Coaching
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
Compassion Focused
Culturally Sensitive
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Motivational Interviewing
Person-Centered
Psychological Testing and Evaluation
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Strength-Based
Trauma Focused

I offer evidence-based, personalized care rooted in cognitive behavioral therapy, and integrate tools from mindfulness-based stress reduction, motivational interviewing, acceptance and commitment therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy.

Dr. Lindsay Wakayama

Psychologist, PsyD

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 851-7301

Dr. Lindsay Wakayama

Psychologist, PsyD

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 851-7301

Location

Primary Location

San Francisco, CA 94115

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Additional Location

Atherton, CA 94027