Renato Talhadas

Marriage & Family Therapist, MAC, PCC, LMFT

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Renato Talhadas

Marriage & Family Therapist, MAC, PCC, LMFT (he, him)

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San Diego, CA 92103

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Welcome to your journey of transformation. This is about uncovering your truth and embracing your worth. You may have felt unseen or compared yourself to who you were or should be, but now it's time for change. In my practice, I believe in uncovering the "gold" within you—your unique truth, your strengths. I help you take action and make lasting shifts. Stop throwing your pearls to pigs and living in a poverty mindset—you deserve abundance. I’m your ally, guiding you toward transfiguration. Together, we’ll unlock your potential. This is “damn good therapy,” and I believe in your golden future for I am here to edify you in your path.

Email Renato Talhadas now for a free 15 minute consultation

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

San Diego, CA 92103

San Francisco, CA 94102

My website

I offer therapy session through a trusted tele-healthy platform called Rula. Inquire with me for a link with your best days and times.

I specialize in Addiction, LGBTQ+ and Spirituality

I accept insurance

Individual one-on-one therapy

Connect with Renato Talhadas

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

San Diego, CA 92103

San Francisco, CA 94102

My website

I offer therapy session through a trusted tele-healthy platform called Rula. Inquire with me for a link with your best days and times.

I specialize in Addiction, LGBTQ+ and Spirituality

I accept insurance

Individual one-on-one therapy

Finances

Fees

Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Insurance

Aetna
Anthem
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna and Evernorth
Cigna EAP
Optum
Oxford
UnitedHealthcare / Optum EAP

Billing will be handled by the Rula platform. Your therapy costs will range from $0-45.00 depending on your plan. Please reach out to me for a referral to the app

Renato Talhadas

Marriage & Family Therapist, MAC, PCC, LMFT

Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Billing will be handled by the Rula platform. Your therapy costs will range from $0-45.00 depending on your plan. Please reach out to me for a referral to the app

Renato Talhadas

Marriage & Family Therapist, MAC, PCC, LMFT

Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 149859 Renato M Talhadas

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 8 years

Additional Credentials

Certificate from Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy by Fluency 2024

Certificate from Gender Affirming Care and HIV/AIDS Counseling Certified SFDPH 755 / 2024

I graduated in 2018, I am certified in addiction counseling, and specialize in spiritual/religious and LGBTQ issues. I am also certified in Ketamine-Assisted Therapy and support clients through Journey Clinical.

Renato Talhadas

Marriage & Family Therapist, MAC, PCC, LMFT

Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Renato Talhadas

Marriage & Family Therapist, MAC, PCC, LMFT

Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Addiction
LGBTQ+
Spirituality

Expertise

Career Counseling
Domestic Violence
Grief
Life Coaching
Peer Relationships
Racial Identity
Self Esteem

These are the main issues I can help you with: anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and life transitions. A typical treatment plan may involve personalized goals, evidence-based techniques, and ongoing support. You can expect benefits like improved coping skills, emotional resilience, and a clearer path toward achieving your personal and relational goals.

Renato Talhadas

Marriage & Family Therapist, MAC, PCC, LMFT

Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Renato Talhadas

Marriage & Family Therapist, MAC, PCC, LMFT

Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.

6 Endorsements

Kip Williams

Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD

Renato's warmth and grounded presence create a safe, welcoming space where clients can feel truly heard and supported.

John "Jaune" Hanig - EMDR and IFS for LGBTQ+

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Renato offers a very gentle and caring approach and can also be tough when you need him to be. He is deeply dedicated to serving the LGBTQ+ community, especially people with multiple marginalized backgrounds. I highly recommend Renato!

Arianna Sifuentes

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

I wholeheartedly endorse Renato as a therapist. He is warm, insightful, and genuine. His approach is holistic, integrating a client-centered and solution-focused approach, in a way that resonates with the unique needs of each client he supports.

Katherine Meek

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC

Renato is an extremely passionate and caring person. He is direct and is not afraid to share the negative patterns that he observes while also showing compassion and understanding for each person's unique situation.

Cari Donovan

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR

Renato's person-centered approach creates a trusting and collaborative environment for clients to lean into a deeper understanding of themselves.

Dr. Mira Masukawa

Marriage & Family Therapist, DMFT, LMFT

Renato is an exceptional professional whose passion, dedication, and authenticity shine in every interaction. His ability to connect with others on a deep, meaningful level is matched only by his wealth of knowledge and insight. A true gem.

Client Focus

Age

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

HIV / AIDS Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Portuguese

Age

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

HIV / AIDS Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Portuguese

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Christian Counseling
Coaching
Compassion Focused
Culturally Sensitive
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Emotionally Focused
Existential
Feminist
Humanistic
Motivational Interviewing
Multicultural
Person-Centered
Positive Psychology
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Strength-Based

These are the treatment types I use: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), trauma-informed care, and solution-focused approaches. Your experience will be collaborative and empowering, with a focus on actionable steps and real change. Together, we'll uncover your strengths, work through challenges, and move toward lasting transformation.

Renato Talhadas

Marriage & Family Therapist, MAC, PCC, LMFT

Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Renato Talhadas

Marriage & Family Therapist, MAC, PCC, LMFT

Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Location

Primary Location

San Diego, CA 92103

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Additional Location

San Francisco, CA 94102

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

Neighborhoods

I offer therapy session through a trusted tele-healthy platform called Rula. Inquire with me for a link with your best days and times.

Renato Talhadas

Marriage & Family Therapist, MAC, PCC, LMFT

I offer therapy session through a trusted tele-healthy platform called Rula. Inquire with me for a link with your best days and times.

Renato Talhadas

Marriage & Family Therapist, MAC, PCC, LMFT

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