Therapists in San Francisco, CA
Dustyn Salomon
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94117
I am committed to guiding individuals towards building healthier relationships and habits in every aspect of their life. My holistic approach focuses on addressing and exploring the relational and behavioral patterns that impact mental health. I believe that every person has the inherent capacity to make positive changes in their life, and sometimes it just takes the right support and guidance to take the first step towards growth.
I am committed to guiding individuals towards building healthier relationships and habits in every aspect of their life. My holistic approach focuses on addressing and exploring the relational and behavioral patterns that impact mental health. I believe that every person has the inherent capacity to make positive changes in their life, and sometimes it just takes the right support and guidance to take the first step towards growth.
Carisse Cronquist
Psychological Associate, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94117 (Online Only)
Hello and sending you a warm welcome! Making the decision to seek support takes an abundance of strength and can be immensely empowering. We all possess a blend of values, identities, dreams, thoughts, fears, and experiences; together, we will partner in creating an individualized plan for meaningful change and growth in alignment with your cultural identities, goals, and values. Life, stress, relationships, transitions, grief/loss, and everything in between can be challenging and wear us down. I would be honored to support you through all the things.
Hello and sending you a warm welcome! Making the decision to seek support takes an abundance of strength and can be immensely empowering. We all possess a blend of values, identities, dreams, thoughts, fears, and experiences; together, we will partner in creating an individualized plan for meaningful change and growth in alignment with your cultural identities, goals, and values. Life, stress, relationships, transitions, grief/loss, and everything in between can be challenging and wear us down. I would be honored to support you through all the things.
Lindsey Brooks
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94115
Are you a person of color, LGBTQ, or woman-identified professional in a high demand field? Have you been wearing that superhero cape for far too long? Ready to feel more peace in your life? You’ve come to the right place. I’m Dr. Lindsey Brooks and I work with underrepresented achievers. I’ll help you feel more grounded, balanced, and resilient. You might be thinking to yourself: "I need to keep it all together”, “If I just work harder and push myself more, then everything will be okay”, or “I have to stay strong for my family”. Everyone around you sees you as a success, yet something still feels like it’s missing.
Are you a person of color, LGBTQ, or woman-identified professional in a high demand field? Have you been wearing that superhero cape for far too long? Ready to feel more peace in your life? You’ve come to the right place. I’m Dr. Lindsey Brooks and I work with underrepresented achievers. I’ll help you feel more grounded, balanced, and resilient. You might be thinking to yourself: "I need to keep it all together”, “If I just work harder and push myself more, then everything will be okay”, or “I have to stay strong for my family”. Everyone around you sees you as a success, yet something still feels like it’s missing.
Rebekah Gong
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94116 (Online Only)
Dear fellow traveler, do you want to find calm amidst anxiety and stress, claim inner peace from past wounds, rekindle love and affection with your partner(s), seek peace with food, discover pleasure with your body, or get more clarity and acceptance about who you are? As a seasoned trauma/ relationship/ sex specialist, I help highly motivated humans like you to create the life you've been waiting for. Together, we navigate the challenges you face, not only transforming your life, but also breaking generational cycles, and fostering healing for future generations (if you choose to have them).
Dear fellow traveler, do you want to find calm amidst anxiety and stress, claim inner peace from past wounds, rekindle love and affection with your partner(s), seek peace with food, discover pleasure with your body, or get more clarity and acceptance about who you are? As a seasoned trauma/ relationship/ sex specialist, I help highly motivated humans like you to create the life you've been waiting for. Together, we navigate the challenges you face, not only transforming your life, but also breaking generational cycles, and fostering healing for future generations (if you choose to have them).
Silvia MacAllister Voermanek
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PCC, MA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94114
I'm here to support your personal growth journey. With nearly 20 years of experience as a psychotherapist and life & executive coach, my approach empowers you to conquer mental health challenges and find your purpose. Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, addiction, anger, self-doubt, or life's challenges, I'm here to help you embrace change. Get ready to embark on this transformative journey, and together, we'll unlock your full potential!
I'm here to support your personal growth journey. With nearly 20 years of experience as a psychotherapist and life & executive coach, my approach empowers you to conquer mental health challenges and find your purpose. Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, addiction, anger, self-doubt, or life's challenges, I'm here to help you embrace change. Get ready to embark on this transformative journey, and together, we'll unlock your full potential!
The Clinic Without Walls
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94103
The Clinic Without Walls (TCWOW) offers FREE SERVICES to Bay Area residents. Our clinic provides a wide range of psychological services including individual, couple, family, and group therapy. We work with children, adults, and families. The clinic aims to increase clients' capacity to identify mental health needs and to access services through which they will be respected and effectively treated.The clinic is oriented to serving the needs of diverse populations and particularly those people historically discriminated against on the basis of race, sexual orientation, economic status, and other socio-cultural factors.
The Clinic Without Walls (TCWOW) offers FREE SERVICES to Bay Area residents. Our clinic provides a wide range of psychological services including individual, couple, family, and group therapy. We work with children, adults, and families. The clinic aims to increase clients' capacity to identify mental health needs and to access services through which they will be respected and effectively treated.The clinic is oriented to serving the needs of diverse populations and particularly those people historically discriminated against on the basis of race, sexual orientation, economic status, and other socio-cultural factors.
Kimberly Mascaro
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94102 (Online Only)
Welcome! Are you on a path for living a life of purpose and meaning? Allow me to support you. Come see me in my virtual therapy office! I'm known for my warm, relational approach and holistic, eclectic style, integrating talk therapy with mindfulness, expressive art, hypnotherapy, dreamwork, and more. I provide individualized care, personally tailored to your specific needs and desires. Currently, I'm serving a diverse adult population (primarily the 20s through the 50s) focusing on a variety of issues (creativity, spirituality, past trauma, adult ADHD, anxiety, postpartum, life transitions, grief/loss, as well as recovery).
Welcome! Are you on a path for living a life of purpose and meaning? Allow me to support you. Come see me in my virtual therapy office! I'm known for my warm, relational approach and holistic, eclectic style, integrating talk therapy with mindfulness, expressive art, hypnotherapy, dreamwork, and more. I provide individualized care, personally tailored to your specific needs and desires. Currently, I'm serving a diverse adult population (primarily the 20s through the 50s) focusing on a variety of issues (creativity, spirituality, past trauma, adult ADHD, anxiety, postpartum, life transitions, grief/loss, as well as recovery).
The Therapist for Sexual Rebels
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94104 (Online Only)
We need sex-positive, body-positive support for ourselves, our families, and our communities. Individuals, couples, polycules and groups I work with traverse the world with partners, genders, fetishes, or professional experiences that are often misunderstood by the dominant culture. I am in service to your joy, your healing, keeping you connected to a grounded source of abundance, gaining skills to navigate personal and professional dynamics, and being in keen awareness of your power. I’m excited to journey with you toward an embodied, fulfilling relationship with yourself and those you love.
We need sex-positive, body-positive support for ourselves, our families, and our communities. Individuals, couples, polycules and groups I work with traverse the world with partners, genders, fetishes, or professional experiences that are often misunderstood by the dominant culture. I am in service to your joy, your healing, keeping you connected to a grounded source of abundance, gaining skills to navigate personal and professional dynamics, and being in keen awareness of your power. I’m excited to journey with you toward an embodied, fulfilling relationship with yourself and those you love.
Genevieve Walker
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94117
Welcome. Perhaps you are seeking out therapy to help manage a crisis or maybe you finally have enough stability in your life to work on deeper issues? As a psychotherapist, I meet my clients where they are and offer the support most suited for their needs. In my practice, I work with everything from artistic blocks, anxiety, depression and relationship issues to severe trauma, grief, addiction and existential unrest.
Welcome. Perhaps you are seeking out therapy to help manage a crisis or maybe you finally have enough stability in your life to work on deeper issues? As a psychotherapist, I meet my clients where they are and offer the support most suited for their needs. In my practice, I work with everything from artistic blocks, anxiety, depression and relationship issues to severe trauma, grief, addiction and existential unrest.
Christina Davis
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94133
My education, training and professional experience are from a humanistic, person-centered orientation. What this means is that I practice from a strength-based perspective, which emphasizes first identifying the skills and abilities you already possess. What are your existing resources?
My education, training and professional experience are from a humanistic, person-centered orientation. What this means is that I practice from a strength-based perspective, which emphasizes first identifying the skills and abilities you already possess. What are your existing resources?
Christina Sanchez
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94115
Choosing a psychotherapist can feel daunting. People often enter therapy during times of vulnerability. At a time when you are potentially feeling overwhelmed with stress, anxiety, anger, sadness, or depression it can be challenging to trust a stranger with all these feelings and intimate details about your life. I view my role as a therapist as being able to fully understand your experience and to use that understanding to help you think through situations that have become increasingly challenging. I believe in creating a safe space for my clients, and working collaboratively in order to help you regain a sense of strength, confidence, and control.
Choosing a psychotherapist can feel daunting. People often enter therapy during times of vulnerability. At a time when you are potentially feeling overwhelmed with stress, anxiety, anger, sadness, or depression it can be challenging to trust a stranger with all these feelings and intimate details about your life. I view my role as a therapist as being able to fully understand your experience and to use that understanding to help you think through situations that have become increasingly challenging. I believe in creating a safe space for my clients, and working collaboratively in order to help you regain a sense of strength, confidence, and control.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94123
My approach is to draw out your unique personal strengths rather than focusing on the problems in your life. In areas of your life in which you feel stuck, we will work together to understand and alter the cognitive and emotional systems that are holding you back from accessing your healthiest, most grounded self. Your therapy can be focussed on identifying solutions to challenging situations, or, if you are interested in longer term treatment, we may explore your past and how it affects your life today.
My approach is to draw out your unique personal strengths rather than focusing on the problems in your life. In areas of your life in which you feel stuck, we will work together to understand and alter the cognitive and emotional systems that are holding you back from accessing your healthiest, most grounded self. Your therapy can be focussed on identifying solutions to challenging situations, or, if you are interested in longer term treatment, we may explore your past and how it affects your life today.
Farah Pezeshki
Psychologist, LCP
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94122
My name is Farah Pezeshki, and I am a Ph.D. (license PSY14875) in clinical psychology with over 20 years of experience. I am based in California, having worked with young adults and older adults across all areas of Los Angeles. My cross-cultural experience and clinical-based approach allow me to apply my expertise and training to fit any individual's unique needs, helping them manage a wide variety of issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, etc.
My name is Farah Pezeshki, and I am a Ph.D. (license PSY14875) in clinical psychology with over 20 years of experience. I am based in California, having worked with young adults and older adults across all areas of Los Angeles. My cross-cultural experience and clinical-based approach allow me to apply my expertise and training to fit any individual's unique needs, helping them manage a wide variety of issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, etc.
Mariana Prutton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94109 (Online Only)
Do you struggle with binge eating or obsessive thoughts about food? Does it affect your ability to focus, eat out, or be home alone? Does it feel exhausting to just get through the day? Do you wish you could quit the binge and restrict cycle once and for all? If you're feeling more confused than ever about what to eat and how to eat and want to finally make peace with food and your body, change is possible. You can heal your relationship with food and your body so food and negative body image don't dominate your life anymore.
Do you struggle with binge eating or obsessive thoughts about food? Does it affect your ability to focus, eat out, or be home alone? Does it feel exhausting to just get through the day? Do you wish you could quit the binge and restrict cycle once and for all? If you're feeling more confused than ever about what to eat and how to eat and want to finally make peace with food and your body, change is possible. You can heal your relationship with food and your body so food and negative body image don't dominate your life anymore.
Kayla Whaley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94105 (Online Only)
My approach to each session is to provide a safe space that invites clients to feel at ease in the present. While in this calming space, they can explore, challenge, and heal core wounds and behaviors. Things will continue to change as they heal various forms of trauma, anxiety, depression, and physical unrest. I hope to support your growth as you develop self-compassion and self-awareness, understanding how experiences can affect your overall well-being. By doing so you can begin to allow yourself a space for healing your thoughts, your body, and your relationship with the world around you.
My approach to each session is to provide a safe space that invites clients to feel at ease in the present. While in this calming space, they can explore, challenge, and heal core wounds and behaviors. Things will continue to change as they heal various forms of trauma, anxiety, depression, and physical unrest. I hope to support your growth as you develop self-compassion and self-awareness, understanding how experiences can affect your overall well-being. By doing so you can begin to allow yourself a space for healing your thoughts, your body, and your relationship with the world around you.
M J Barrett
MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94109 (Online Only)
For the past 12 years I have helped people through relationship issues, anxiety, depression, parenting issues, life transitions, to name a few. Reaching out is the BEST first step you can take for yourself, you are not alone - Life throws curve balls and they can be hard to dodge.
For the past 12 years I have helped people through relationship issues, anxiety, depression, parenting issues, life transitions, to name a few. Reaching out is the BEST first step you can take for yourself, you are not alone - Life throws curve balls and they can be hard to dodge.
Celeste Poe
Psychologist, PhD, LMFT, PMH-C
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94103 (Online Only)
As a multigenerational psychologist with specialized training in working with infants, young children, mothers, fathers, and couples, my work is rooted in supporting families of young children, particularly during circumstances of trauma, grief, and bereavement. Growing a family is a time of great vulnerability but also an opportunity to promote nurturing, growth, and often, intergenerational healing. The adjustment and changes associated with this period of time can impact a child, parent, or an entire family’s emotional wellbeing. I work to support families during this transformative period.
As a multigenerational psychologist with specialized training in working with infants, young children, mothers, fathers, and couples, my work is rooted in supporting families of young children, particularly during circumstances of trauma, grief, and bereavement. Growing a family is a time of great vulnerability but also an opportunity to promote nurturing, growth, and often, intergenerational healing. The adjustment and changes associated with this period of time can impact a child, parent, or an entire family’s emotional wellbeing. I work to support families during this transformative period.
Ashley Singh
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94121 (Online Only)
The heart of my work centers around adults of the South Asian Diaspora. My goal in emphasizing my practice here is to recognize a need for folks to have a therapist who truly understands their background and can create safety in talking about parts of the culture that can feel shameful or misunderstood from a Western perspective. The most common areas of focus include family of origin issues, intergenerational trauma and creating space to heal your inner child, acknowledging your grief, exploring your TRUE identity, and cultivating positive relationships by creating boundaries and building self-esteem + confidence.
The heart of my work centers around adults of the South Asian Diaspora. My goal in emphasizing my practice here is to recognize a need for folks to have a therapist who truly understands their background and can create safety in talking about parts of the culture that can feel shameful or misunderstood from a Western perspective. The most common areas of focus include family of origin issues, intergenerational trauma and creating space to heal your inner child, acknowledging your grief, exploring your TRUE identity, and cultivating positive relationships by creating boundaries and building self-esteem + confidence.
Anna Sapozhnikova
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94117
I am a licensed psychologist specializing in assessment and psychotherapy with adults as well as older adolescents and their families. I provide long- and short-term therapy to individuals struggling with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, anger, trauma, life transitions and relationship difficulties. I also provide comprehensive psychological evaluations (e.g., cognitive functioning; diagnostic clarification). My approach to treatment involves bringing together evidence based emotion-focused, cognitive-behavioral, and relational interventions in order to best support the unique needs and goals of my clients.
I am a licensed psychologist specializing in assessment and psychotherapy with adults as well as older adolescents and their families. I provide long- and short-term therapy to individuals struggling with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, anger, trauma, life transitions and relationship difficulties. I also provide comprehensive psychological evaluations (e.g., cognitive functioning; diagnostic clarification). My approach to treatment involves bringing together evidence based emotion-focused, cognitive-behavioral, and relational interventions in order to best support the unique needs and goals of my clients.
Rachel Krellenstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94102 (Online Only)
I believe therapy can help you feel more connected to yourself and those around you. In my experience, the best predictor of success in therapy is the relationship built between the client and the therapist. I create an environment where you'll feel supported, understood and safe in our work together.
I believe therapy can help you feel more connected to yourself and those around you. In my experience, the best predictor of success in therapy is the relationship built between the client and the therapist. I create an environment where you'll feel supported, understood and safe in our work together.
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Number of Therapists in San Francisco, CA
3,000+
Average cost per session
$189
Therapists in San Francisco, CA who prioritize treating:
93% | Anxiety |
87% | Depression |
81% | Relationship Issues |
75% | Self Esteem |
70% | Trauma and PTSD |
68% | Stress |
66% | Life Transitions |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
69% | Aetna |
55% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
54% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in San Francisco, CA see their clients
55% | In Person and Online | |
45% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
75% | Female | |
23% | Male | |
2% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in San Francisco?
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.