Prolonged Exposure Therapy in Pacific Heights, San Francisco, CA

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Lena Nicodemus
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Pacific Heights, San Francisco, CA 94115  (Online Only)
Do you feel trapped by your anxious rumination, obsessive-compulsive patterns, and people-pleasing behaviors? Have you seen therapists in the past who you feel like listened and validated you but didn't help you figure out what to actually do about your anxiety? Maybe you feel like your previous trauma makes it hard for you to feel like you can connect with loved ones in relationship now? I help highly motivated clients like you learn how to manage your anxiety and get your needs met in your relationships. There is hope for you to live a life that feels worth living.
Do you feel trapped by your anxious rumination, obsessive-compulsive patterns, and people-pleasing behaviors? Have you seen therapists in the past who you feel like listened and validated you but didn't help you figure out what to actually do about your anxiety? Maybe you feel like your previous trauma makes it hard for you to feel like you can connect with loved ones in relationship now? I help highly motivated clients like you learn how to manage your anxiety and get your needs met in your relationships. There is hope for you to live a life that feels worth living.
(415) 991-6762 View (415) 991-6762
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Rebecca Poplawski
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Pacific Heights, San Francisco, CA 94109
Dr. Rebecca Poplawski is a licensed clinical psychologist with an interest in trauma, couples therapy, and mood disorders. She has worked in a variety of clinical settings throughout California and has experience working with a wide range of presenting concerns, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, and borderline personality disorder. Dr. Poplawski works from several modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and emotion-focused therapy.
Dr. Rebecca Poplawski is a licensed clinical psychologist with an interest in trauma, couples therapy, and mood disorders. She has worked in a variety of clinical settings throughout California and has experience working with a wide range of presenting concerns, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, and borderline personality disorder. Dr. Poplawski works from several modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and emotion-focused therapy.
(415) 903-7331 View (415) 903-7331
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Dr. Mandy Zenda
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Pacific Heights, San Francisco, CA 94123  (Online Only)
Hello, and welcome to the private practice website of Dr. Mandy Zenda. I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment of sleep difficulties such as insomnia, anxiety and stress, and mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder. I practice evidence-based treatments supported by scientific research. These treatments are generally brief and provide sustained relief from distress. My approach to treatment is warm and collaborative; together we set goals and work to achieve them.
Hello, and welcome to the private practice website of Dr. Mandy Zenda. I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment of sleep difficulties such as insomnia, anxiety and stress, and mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder. I practice evidence-based treatments supported by scientific research. These treatments are generally brief and provide sustained relief from distress. My approach to treatment is warm and collaborative; together we set goals and work to achieve them.
(415) 366-3742 View (415) 366-3742
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Leslie Yan Meier
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pacific Heights, San Francisco, CA 94115
My approach to psychotherapy is a collaborative and flexible partnership with each client. I believe that trust, respect, non-judgment, genuineness, and compassion form the foundation of a therapeutic relationship. Through the process of psychotherapy, I endeavor to help clients gain insight and perspective into their relationships and behaviors with the intention of achieving positive change. We will work in tandem to identify treatment goals and expectations at the outset of treatment, and will ensure that the focus of therapy is on the most salient issues.
My approach to psychotherapy is a collaborative and flexible partnership with each client. I believe that trust, respect, non-judgment, genuineness, and compassion form the foundation of a therapeutic relationship. Through the process of psychotherapy, I endeavor to help clients gain insight and perspective into their relationships and behaviors with the intention of achieving positive change. We will work in tandem to identify treatment goals and expectations at the outset of treatment, and will ensure that the focus of therapy is on the most salient issues.
(415) 226-4996 View (415) 226-4996
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Marek Ondera
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Pacific Heights, San Francisco, CA 94115
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) with experience providing a wide range of treatments and have worked with children, adolescents, and adults in multiple clinical settings. I work primarily with individuals and families. I have considerable experience working with Children, Adolescents, and their families from various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds in an outpatient setting as well as various acute/intensive settings (i.e.: residential group home, hospital diversion, partial hospitalization, crisis unit, non-public schools). I've also provided psychotherapy and clinical assessment services to adults in the outpatient and community mental health settings.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) with experience providing a wide range of treatments and have worked with children, adolescents, and adults in multiple clinical settings. I work primarily with individuals and families. I have considerable experience working with Children, Adolescents, and their families from various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds in an outpatient setting as well as various acute/intensive settings (i.e.: residential group home, hospital diversion, partial hospitalization, crisis unit, non-public schools). I've also provided psychotherapy and clinical assessment services to adults in the outpatient and community mental health settings.
(415) 891-4502 View (415) 891-4502
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Jennifer Bielenberg
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Pacific Heights, San Francisco, CA 94115  (Online Only)
Do you long to be free from the traps of perfectionism, self-criticism, and unhelpful overcontrol? Do your go-to strategies to "get rid" of your emotions feel unsustainable? I will help you clarify your deepest values, even in the midst of challenge and uncertainty. Whether you want to set boundaries, use your voice in relationships, or develop a more flexible and compassionate perspective, you will be empowered to take action, with a sense of purpose and agency. You will learn to view your emotions as wise communication from the body, without letting them overrun your life, and embrace your full, evolving identity.
Do you long to be free from the traps of perfectionism, self-criticism, and unhelpful overcontrol? Do your go-to strategies to "get rid" of your emotions feel unsustainable? I will help you clarify your deepest values, even in the midst of challenge and uncertainty. Whether you want to set boundaries, use your voice in relationships, or develop a more flexible and compassionate perspective, you will be empowered to take action, with a sense of purpose and agency. You will learn to view your emotions as wise communication from the body, without letting them overrun your life, and embrace your full, evolving identity.
(425) 230-5819 View (425) 230-5819
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Sara Drotman
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Pacific Heights, San Francisco, CA 94115
Waitlist for new clients
Constantly coping with trauma, stress, isolation, grief, or substance abuse can make you feel like you are living in "survival mode." Therapy can help you find your way back to the life you want to be living. If you've reached this page, that means you're considering making a change - to better understand yourself, improve your relationships, create new habits, or rediscover your passions. This work can only occur when you feel comfortable and safe with your therapist. That is why I prioritize collaborative, culturally responsive, and patient-centered care.
Constantly coping with trauma, stress, isolation, grief, or substance abuse can make you feel like you are living in "survival mode." Therapy can help you find your way back to the life you want to be living. If you've reached this page, that means you're considering making a change - to better understand yourself, improve your relationships, create new habits, or rediscover your passions. This work can only occur when you feel comfortable and safe with your therapist. That is why I prioritize collaborative, culturally responsive, and patient-centered care.
(415) 737-5095 View (415) 737-5095
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Michelle Medeiros
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pacific Heights, San Francisco, CA 94115
I provide a warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental environment that allows my clients the opportunity to express themselves and feel understood. I use a variety of well-researched approaches and treatments that can help address their concerns. I am committed to my clients' goals on what they want to accomplish, and I work hard towards helping them build on their strengths and resiliency. I truly enjoy helping people continue to grow and advance in life, while embracing the unique qualities that make them who they are.
I provide a warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental environment that allows my clients the opportunity to express themselves and feel understood. I use a variety of well-researched approaches and treatments that can help address their concerns. I am committed to my clients' goals on what they want to accomplish, and I work hard towards helping them build on their strengths and resiliency. I truly enjoy helping people continue to grow and advance in life, while embracing the unique qualities that make them who they are.
(408) 752-5121 View (408) 752-5121
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Own Your Mind Psychology Services and Consultation
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pacific Heights, San Francisco, CA 94115  (Online Only)
Are you battling depression, anxiety, trauma, anger, or seeking healthier coping mechanisms for difficult relationships? Do you identify as culturally diverse (e.g. BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, etc.)? Are seeking support tailored to your experiences? Our inclusive group practice is here for you. We're here to navigate your struggles with you as you heal from traumas; embrace change; discover alternate ways of thinking, feeling, behaving, and being; gain insights into how your past impacts your present; finding solace and emotional release in co-created healing spaces; and live the life that aligns with your truest, most liberated self.
Are you battling depression, anxiety, trauma, anger, or seeking healthier coping mechanisms for difficult relationships? Do you identify as culturally diverse (e.g. BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, etc.)? Are seeking support tailored to your experiences? Our inclusive group practice is here for you. We're here to navigate your struggles with you as you heal from traumas; embrace change; discover alternate ways of thinking, feeling, behaving, and being; gain insights into how your past impacts your present; finding solace and emotional release in co-created healing spaces; and live the life that aligns with your truest, most liberated self.
(559) 235-1354 View (559) 235-1354
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CA OCD and Anxiety Psychologists
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Pacific Heights, San Francisco, CA 94115  (Online Only)
I am Robert Lyons, PhD, a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in treating adults with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety disorders (panic, social anxiety, generalized anxiety), and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) virtually in California. Are you exhausted with anxiety and worry controlling your life? Are unwanted intrusive thoughts or reminders of past traumatic experiences causing you overwhelming stress? Have you tried everything to manage these issues on your own, but nothing seems to bring enduring relief? If you find yourself answering yes, I may be able to help you achieve lasting change and relief.
I am Robert Lyons, PhD, a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in treating adults with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety disorders (panic, social anxiety, generalized anxiety), and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) virtually in California. Are you exhausted with anxiety and worry controlling your life? Are unwanted intrusive thoughts or reminders of past traumatic experiences causing you overwhelming stress? Have you tried everything to manage these issues on your own, but nothing seems to bring enduring relief? If you find yourself answering yes, I may be able to help you achieve lasting change and relief.
(858) 331-1018 View (858) 331-1018
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Colleen Becket-Davenport
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Pacific Heights, San Francisco, CA 94115  (Online Only)
I am a licensed clinical psychologist located in San Francisco, CA. My practice serves adults living anywhere in California or New York. I specialize in the treatment of trauma/PTSD, depression, and problems with relationships and adjustment during life transitions. I am currently accepting new patients for remote, weekday evening sessions.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist located in San Francisco, CA. My practice serves adults living anywhere in California or New York. I specialize in the treatment of trauma/PTSD, depression, and problems with relationships and adjustment during life transitions. I am currently accepting new patients for remote, weekday evening sessions.
(833) 245-7136 View (833) 245-7136
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Anahata Christa Marie Neuman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified Verified
Pacific Heights, San Francisco, CA 94115
As a CBT (Cognitive Behavioral) therapist, Anahata uses logic and humor to inspire healing and change. She loves working with thoughts of all varieties and provides a comfortable and supportive environment to ease your therapeutic experience. Anahata explains concepts through metaphors that help new ideas become part of your everyday thinking processes. With over 10 years of experience working with people diagnosed with severe mental illness, she has excelled in learning how to best serve people in her private practice.
As a CBT (Cognitive Behavioral) therapist, Anahata uses logic and humor to inspire healing and change. She loves working with thoughts of all varieties and provides a comfortable and supportive environment to ease your therapeutic experience. Anahata explains concepts through metaphors that help new ideas become part of your everyday thinking processes. With over 10 years of experience working with people diagnosed with severe mental illness, she has excelled in learning how to best serve people in her private practice.
(831) 244-1301 View (831) 244-1301
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Bay Area Center for Mood Disorders
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Pacific Heights, San Francisco, CA 94115
Therapy helps to improve lives in a meaningful way (have better relationships with friends, family members and partners, improve our self-esteem). I work to help you identify issues, problems and patterns, but also to implement skills and tools make changes to these patterns. I offer a warm, compassionate, and collaborative environment, and I will work with you to tailor clinical interventions to fit your needs and goals.
Therapy helps to improve lives in a meaningful way (have better relationships with friends, family members and partners, improve our self-esteem). I work to help you identify issues, problems and patterns, but also to implement skills and tools make changes to these patterns. I offer a warm, compassionate, and collaborative environment, and I will work with you to tailor clinical interventions to fit your needs and goals.
(415) 697-3964 View (415) 697-3964

Online Therapists

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Octave - Downtown SF Clinic
Psychologist, PhD, PsyD, LCSW, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94105  (Online Only)
Octave is a modern practice creating a new standard for mental health care that’s both high-quality and accessible. With in-person and virtual clinics in California, Connecticut, Florida, New Jersey, New York, Texas, and Washington D.C., we partner with you to develop personalized plans that can include individual, couples, and family therapy to best suit your needs. Grounded in science, our approach enables you to experience profound change that is just as measurable as it is meaningful. Learn more at www.findoctave.com
Octave is a modern practice creating a new standard for mental health care that’s both high-quality and accessible. With in-person and virtual clinics in California, Connecticut, Florida, New Jersey, New York, Texas, and Washington D.C., we partner with you to develop personalized plans that can include individual, couples, and family therapy to best suit your needs. Grounded in science, our approach enables you to experience profound change that is just as measurable as it is meaningful. Learn more at www.findoctave.com
(415) 366-2851 View (415) 366-2851
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Lea Didion
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94123  (Online Only)
​Trauma does not discriminate. It can happen to anyone no matter their circumstances. Fortunately, there are also treatments that can help. In my 20 years of experience, I have born witness to the incredible resilience of individuals who have experienced trauma and firmly believe that recovery is possible. I have expertise in working with survivors of all forms of trauma including (but not limited to) service members, veterans, journalists (JTSN certificate), childhood abuse, chronic invalidation, developmental trauma, intergenerational trauma, immigration-related trauma, race-based trauma, and interpersonal violence.
​Trauma does not discriminate. It can happen to anyone no matter their circumstances. Fortunately, there are also treatments that can help. In my 20 years of experience, I have born witness to the incredible resilience of individuals who have experienced trauma and firmly believe that recovery is possible. I have expertise in working with survivors of all forms of trauma including (but not limited to) service members, veterans, journalists (JTSN certificate), childhood abuse, chronic invalidation, developmental trauma, intergenerational trauma, immigration-related trauma, race-based trauma, and interpersonal violence.
(202) 318-6076 View (202) 318-6076
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Therapy Lab San Francisco
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94112  (Online Only)
Therapy Lab offers individual teletherapy that's based on a plan. Visit our website (therapylab.com) to explore a menu of treatment plans based on common goals for therapy. With your input, we'll make a plan that's based on your goals, your timeline, and your budget. Our science-based plans are designed to support you in overcoming distress (anxiety, relationship problems, work stress) so you walk away with emotional health and insight. At your first session, your exceptionally qualified therapist will get to know you and pick or design a plan that’s customized to your situation.
Therapy Lab offers individual teletherapy that's based on a plan. Visit our website (therapylab.com) to explore a menu of treatment plans based on common goals for therapy. With your input, we'll make a plan that's based on your goals, your timeline, and your budget. Our science-based plans are designed to support you in overcoming distress (anxiety, relationship problems, work stress) so you walk away with emotional health and insight. At your first session, your exceptionally qualified therapist will get to know you and pick or design a plan that’s customized to your situation.
(213) 376-3455 View (213) 376-3455
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Adam Clark-Tan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94102
Do your worries or thoughts feel overwhelming? Do your compulsive behaviors feel out of your control? Now imagine that you can experience your thoughts and feelings without getting stuck trying to block them, change them, or act on them. Imagine being able to spend time with the people you love and accomplishing your goals. If you are ready to live your life joyfully, let's talk.
Do your worries or thoughts feel overwhelming? Do your compulsive behaviors feel out of your control? Now imagine that you can experience your thoughts and feelings without getting stuck trying to block them, change them, or act on them. Imagine being able to spend time with the people you love and accomplishing your goals. If you are ready to live your life joyfully, let's talk.
(415) 779-7705 View (415) 779-7705
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Bloom Therapy
Psychologist, PsyD, PMH-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94114
Bloom Therapy specializes in women's mental health across the lifespan. Women face unique stressors in their relationships and career, and experience anxiety, depression, and traumatic stress at twice the rate of men. We offer a compassionate, evidence-based approach to address these challenges and help you reach your goals. Our work focuses on building strengths, enhancing self-confidence, and empowering you with knowledge and tools so that you can thrive in your relationships, work, and life.
Bloom Therapy specializes in women's mental health across the lifespan. Women face unique stressors in their relationships and career, and experience anxiety, depression, and traumatic stress at twice the rate of men. We offer a compassionate, evidence-based approach to address these challenges and help you reach your goals. Our work focuses on building strengths, enhancing self-confidence, and empowering you with knowledge and tools so that you can thrive in your relationships, work, and life.
(415) 598-9316 View (415) 598-9316
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Dr. Fariba Monfared
Psychological Associate, PsyD
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94103  (Online Only)
In my approach to therapy, I work collaboratively with my clients to explore and address their unique needs. My mission is to illuminate the unique strengths and inherent values often obscured by the challenges of crisis. My therapeutic style is empathic and nonjudgmental, with unconditional respect to create a safe space for self-discovery and growth. In our journey together, I draw upon diverse evidence-based interventions tailored to your unique needs.
In my approach to therapy, I work collaboratively with my clients to explore and address their unique needs. My mission is to illuminate the unique strengths and inherent values often obscured by the challenges of crisis. My therapeutic style is empathic and nonjudgmental, with unconditional respect to create a safe space for self-discovery and growth. In our journey together, I draw upon diverse evidence-based interventions tailored to your unique needs.
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Lynda Paulson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94105  (Online Only)
I seek to be of service to you as you explore therapy as a path to heal and thrive. Taking this step to engage in therapy can feel like a daunting task and I am here to take that step with you. Throughout my practice I have focused on the importance of identifying all aspects of my clients’ lives that impact their well-being (support systems, cultural, work/ school environment, physical health, life experience, faith/spirituality) to provide treatment through a holistic person-in- environment perspective. I offer myself as a partner to support you on your life journey through building connection, bonding and trust.
I seek to be of service to you as you explore therapy as a path to heal and thrive. Taking this step to engage in therapy can feel like a daunting task and I am here to take that step with you. Throughout my practice I have focused on the importance of identifying all aspects of my clients’ lives that impact their well-being (support systems, cultural, work/ school environment, physical health, life experience, faith/spirituality) to provide treatment through a holistic person-in- environment perspective. I offer myself as a partner to support you on your life journey through building connection, bonding and trust.
(415) 881-4254 View (415) 881-4254

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