Mert Civan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
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I believe the quality of our relationships directly influences our happiness and self-worth. Healing begins with connection and belonging. Together, we will build stronger relationships with yourself and others.
I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in substance use, trauma, and co-occurring disorders. I provide a warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental space where clients can explore the deeper patterns driving their struggles and work toward meaningful change.
I’ve worked in a range of settings—from San Quentin State Prison, Serenity Knolls, Bayside Marin, and currently at Foundations IOP in San Francisco.
Since 2018, I’ve supported individuals and families navigating addiction, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. My approach is integrative and draws from modalities including psychodynamic therapy, IFS, CBT, DBT, EMDR, and motivational interviewing. I tailor treatment to each person’s unique needs—focusing on healing, insight, and growth.
As someone in long-term recovery myself, I understand the courage it takes to seek support. I bring both lived experience and clinical training to this work, showing up with honesty, compassion, and deep respect for your process.
Originally from Istanbul, Turkey, I offer a culturally sensitive lens and welcome clients from all backgrounds.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Mert Civan now - (415) 723-2493
Let's Connect (415) 723-2493
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $180
- Couple Sessions $220
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Cash, Check, VenmoQualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 155704 Mert Civan
- In Practice for 8 years
- Attended Touro University Worldwide, MA, MFT
- Certificate from EMDR Institute 2025
- Certificate from UC Berkeley Extension 2018
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Mert Civan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (415) 723-2493
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Addiction
- Trauma and PTSD
- Relationship Issues
Expertise
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Chronic Relapse
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- First Responders
- Life Coaching
- Men's Issues
- Personality Disorders
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Veterans
Mert Civan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (415) 723-2493
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Gay Allied
I also speak
Turkish
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Gay Allied
I also speak
Turkish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Trauma Focused
Mert Civan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (415) 723-2493