Ryan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT (he, him)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
9 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94114
Let's Connect (415) 466-8384

You’ve always been sensitive and attuned, reading the room before you read yourself. That gift kept you safe, but now it leaves you anxious, overextended, or unsure where you end and others begin. You want closeness that doesn’t cost you your self, clearer boundaries without guilt, and a steadier way to meet life. You’re ready to understand the old patterns of over-giving and perfectionism, listen to your body, and redefine your story so connection feels safe, honest, and alive. Therapy offers a place to slow down, feel, and come home to yourself.
I help sensitive, high-functioning adults unlearn survival patterns like people-pleasing, perfectionism, and emotional over-giving. My approach is relational, somatic, and depth-oriented—helping you listen to your body, set boundaries with care, and feel safe enough to connect authentically.
Healing doesn’t mean becoming someone new, it’s about remembering who you are beneath the defenses. You don’t have to keep carrying it all alone. Together, we’ll slow down, make sense of what’s been too much for too long, and help you feel more at home in yourself and your relationships. Reach out for a free consultation to see if we’re a good fit.
Call or Email Ryan Krickow now for a free 15 minute consultation - (415) 466-8384
Let's Connect (415) 466-8384

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $250
- Couple Sessions $300
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa, ZelleInsurance
- Out of Network
Ryan Krickow
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 466-8384
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 120474 Ryan Krickow
- In Practice for 10 years
- Attended California Institute of Integral Studies, MA in Counseling Psychology, Graduated 2016
- License: Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists T3076 / 2025
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Ryan Krickow
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 466-8384
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Trauma and PTSD
- Relationship Issues
Expertise
- Career Counseling
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Peer Relationships
- Self Esteem
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Stress
- Therapy for Creatives
- Therapy for Therapists
Ryan Krickow
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 466-8384
9 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Culturally Sensitive
- Depth
- Eclectic
- Feminist
- Humanistic
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Somatic
Ryan Krickow
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 466-8384
Location
Additional Location
Oakland, CA 94611
(415) 466-8384