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Lindsey Carlson

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT

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Available both in-person and online
San Francisco, CA 94102
Do you appear to be holding things together on the outside but inside you feel anxious and overwhelmed? Maybe you’re navigating a major life transition. Or struggling with changes in your body. Or questioning your identity. Or finding that old ways of coping no longer serve you. Or… (fill in the blank). Many of my clients come to therapy while navigating big changes and with curiosity around what "it" all means. I specialize in supporting women and gender-expansive individuals from adolescence to midlife, perimenopause and beyond. My goal is to create a grounded space where you feel safe for all your parts to be truly seen.
Themes I work with include, but are not limited to, life transitions, body image concerns, identity & gender exploration, anxiety, burnout, nervous system dysregulation, and the emotional impact of living in a body within a system that isn't set up to support it. I also work with adolescents and couples navigating developmental and relationship transitions.
My approach is relational, holistic, and trauma- informed. I integrate psychodynamic therapy, somatic interventions, mindfulness, parts work, and EMDR. Therapy with me is collaborative, and together we’ll move at a pace that feels safe and supports meaningful change. Please reach out if you're curious to explore if working together might be a good fit.
Call or Lindsey Carlson now for a free 15 minute consultation - (415) 914-7593

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Grayson Behavioral Health

San Francisco, CA 94102

(415) 914-7593
I offer sessions virtually for clients throughout CA, or in-person in downtown San Francisco.
I specialize in Anxiety, Life Transitions and Women's Issues 
$200 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (415) 914-7593
Photo of Lindsey Carlson, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Grayson Behavioral Health

San Francisco, CA 94102

(415) 914-7593
I offer sessions virtually for clients throughout CA, or in-person in downtown San Francisco.
I specialize in Anxiety, Life Transitions and Women's Issues 
$200 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $200
  • Couple Sessions $250
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
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I am in network with Optum or I'm happy to provide a superbill or monthly statement you can submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement.
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Lindsey Carlson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 914-7593
"
I am in network with Optum or I'm happy to provide a superbill or monthly statement you can submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement.
Photo of Lindsey Carlson, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Lindsey Carlson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 914-7593

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of California / 156923 Supervised by Dr. Kellen Grayson, PsyD LMFT (California / 50074) Lindsey Carlson
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 2 years
  • Attended California Institute of Integral Studies , Masters in Integral Counseling Psychology, Graduated 2025
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Gottman Institute - Level 1 2026
  • Certificate from EMDR Consulting - EMDRIA Approved Training Parts 1 and 2 2026
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I am a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) under licensed supervision. I have completed EMDR training through an EMDRIA institute and am certified in Gottman Method Level 1. I am committed to ongoing growth and training to provide my clients the highest level of care.
Photo of Lindsey Carlson, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Lindsey Carlson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 914-7593
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I am a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) under licensed supervision. I have completed EMDR training through an EMDRIA institute and am certified in Gottman Method Level 1. I am committed to ongoing growth and training to provide my clients the highest level of care.
Photo of Lindsey Carlson, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Lindsey Carlson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 914-7593

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Life Transitions
  • Women's Issues

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Body Image
  • Child
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Pain
  • Depression
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Gender Exploration
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ+
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
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Therapy for changing bodies, evolving identities, and life's transitions. I support adults, adolescents, and couples through the emotional complexities of growth, change, and self-acceptance.
Photo of Lindsey Carlson, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Lindsey Carlson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 914-7593
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Therapy for changing bodies, evolving identities, and life's transitions. I support adults, adolescents, and couples through the emotional complexities of growth, change, and self-acceptance.
Photo of Lindsey Carlson, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Lindsey Carlson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 914-7593

3 Endorsements

Mallory MacInnis
Mallory MacInnis
Marriage & Family Therapist AssociateAMFTAPCCRYT200
Lindsey has a natural warmth that invites a deep sense of safety in the therapy space. Along with her wonderful humor, genuineness and keen curiosity, she offers a relational therapy that supports her clients to move toward healing and wholeness.
Aaron T Norton
Aaron T Norton
Marriage & Family Therapist AssociatePhDAMFT
Being in Lindsey's presence, you immediately feel you're with someone you can trust. She brings lightness and humor to the serious work of therapy, accompanying clients on an inward journey toward greater self-compassion and growth.

Client Focus

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • EMDR
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Gestalt
  • Humanistic
  • Integrative
  • Parts Oriented Work
  • Person-Centered
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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I integrate psychodynamic therapy, somatic interventions, mindfulness practices, parts work, EMDR and evidence based models. I work relationally, which means creating a space where you can show up as your full self and explore your experiences with curiosity, realness, and care. The therapeutic relationship itself becomes a place to practice new ways of relating to yourself and others.
Photo of Lindsey Carlson, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Lindsey Carlson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 914-7593
"
I integrate psychodynamic therapy, somatic interventions, mindfulness practices, parts work, EMDR and evidence based models. I work relationally, which means creating a space where you can show up as your full self and explore your experiences with curiosity, realness, and care. The therapeutic relationship itself becomes a place to practice new ways of relating to yourself and others.
Photo of Lindsey Carlson, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Lindsey Carlson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 914-7593

Location

Primary Location

Grayson Behavioral Health

San Francisco, CA 94102

(415) 914-7593
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I offer sessions virtually for clients throughout CA, or in-person in downtown San Francisco.
Photo of Lindsey Carlson, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Lindsey Carlson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (415) 914-7593
"
I offer sessions virtually for clients throughout CA, or in-person in downtown San Francisco.
Photo of Lindsey Carlson, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Lindsey Carlson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (415) 914-7593