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Smadar Salzman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Smadar Salzman

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
24 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94102
Let's Connect (415) 702-0360
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Do you keep getting hurt in relationships? Do you spiral into anxiety, self-blame, or numb detachment? If you grew up with childhood trauma, abuse, emotional neglect, or family dysfunction, you may over-function, shut down, ignore red flags, or feel unsure of what love really is. These survival strategies helped you cope but now keep you stuck. Together we'll uncover how early experiences shaped your self-worth and relationships, and begin to shift them. We’ll work to break painful patterns so you can feel more grounded, connected, and whole. You're not broken; you're injured. And with the right therapy, your injuries can heal.
Clients come to me seeking someone who understands complex trauma and family dysfunction on a deeper level, because therapy should feel safe and validating. We’ll explore how past experiences still affect you- without reliving them. Together, we’ll move at your pace to help you heal, connect, and feel safe in your relationships and in your body.
I specialize in complex developmental trauma, C-PTSD, childhood emotional neglect, and dissociation. With nearly 20 years of experience, I offer relational, attachment-based, and neurobiological therapy for adults from dysfunctional families. I work long term via telehealth and maintain a small caseload for focused, in-depth work. Book a free consult today.
Call or Smadar Salzman now for a free 15 minute consultation - (415) 702-0360

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Telehealth in CA, FL, MI, NV, VT

San Francisco, CA 94102

(415) 702-0360

Oakland, CA 94618

Helping you break free from cycles of disconnection & pain to cultivate deeper, healthy, meaningful relationships that last.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Relationship Issues and Self Esteem 
$225 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and groups  
Nearly two decades helping adults & couples break painful relationship patterns rooted in childhood trauma, dysfunction, & abuse. Book now.
Smadar Salzman
Let's Connect (415) 702-0360
Photo of Smadar Salzman, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Telehealth in CA, FL, MI, NV, VT

San Francisco, CA 94102

(415) 702-0360

Oakland, CA 94618

Helping you break free from cycles of disconnection & pain to cultivate deeper, healthy, meaningful relationships that last.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Relationship Issues and Self Esteem 
$225 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and groups  
Nearly two decades helping adults & couples break painful relationship patterns rooted in childhood trauma, dysfunction, & abuse. Book now.
Smadar Salzman

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $225
  • Couple Sessions $325

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Health Savings Accounts
  • Insurance Reimbursement
  • Out-of-Network Benefits (PPO)
  • Superbills Provided
  • Out of Network
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Therapy is an investment in your self, your relationships, and your future. While I'm not in-network with insurance, I can help you navigate out-of-network benefits for potential reimbursement. Visit the FAQ on my website for more details on how to get started or schedule a free consult online.
Photo of Smadar Salzman, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Smadar Salzman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 702-0360
"
Therapy is an investment in your self, your relationships, and your future. While I'm not in-network with insurance, I can help you navigate out-of-network benefits for potential reimbursement. Visit the FAQ on my website for more details on how to get started or schedule a free consult online.
Photo of Smadar Salzman, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Smadar Salzman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 702-0360

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 47213 Smadar Salzman
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 19 years
  • Attended University of San Francisco, Graduated 2007
  • Additional Credentials

  • License: Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Board of Marriage and Family Therapy 4101007463 / 2024
  • License: Florida Department of Health Out-of-State Telehealth Provider TPMF1286 / 2024
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With nearly 20 years of experience, I've helped individuals & couples overcome painful patterns shaped by childhood trauma, family dysfunction, & emotional neglect. Your past doesn't define your future. You can build a life of safety, connection, & fulfillment. Reach out today to start healing.
Photo of Smadar Salzman, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Smadar Salzman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 702-0360
"
With nearly 20 years of experience, I've helped individuals & couples overcome painful patterns shaped by childhood trauma, family dysfunction, & emotional neglect. Your past doesn't define your future. You can build a life of safety, connection, & fulfillment. Reach out today to start healing.
Photo of Smadar Salzman, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Smadar Salzman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 702-0360

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem

Expertise

  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Bisexual
  • Childhood Emotional Neglect
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders (DID)
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Family Conflict
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Mood Disorders
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Therapy for Therapists
  • Women's Issues
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I help adults break free from the effects of childhood trauma, family dysfunction, and emotional neglect so these patterns no longer interfere with your relationships. Together, we'll build healthy communication, trust, and self-esteem, allowing you to create the life and relationships you deserve. My small-by-design, specialized Telehealth practice serves clients in CA, FL, MI, NV, and VT.
Photo of Smadar Salzman, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Smadar Salzman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 702-0360
"
I help adults break free from the effects of childhood trauma, family dysfunction, and emotional neglect so these patterns no longer interfere with your relationships. Together, we'll build healthy communication, trust, and self-esteem, allowing you to create the life and relationships you deserve. My small-by-design, specialized Telehealth practice serves clients in CA, FL, MI, NV, and VT.
Photo of Smadar Salzman, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Smadar Salzman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 702-0360

Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Immuno-disorders
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

I also speak

Spanish

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Immuno-disorders
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

I also speak

Spanish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Complex Trauma Informed
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Existential
  • Interpersonal Neurobiology
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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Our formative relationships literally shape our brain. But the past doesn't have to dictate the future. I use an interpersonal neurobiological approach to heal the wounds of relational trauma & neglect. Together we'll pinpoint attachment traumas, address defensive adaptations, and break cycles of re-enactment so you can build the safe, trusting connections with yourself and others that you crave.
Photo of Smadar Salzman, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Smadar Salzman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 702-0360
"
Our formative relationships literally shape our brain. But the past doesn't have to dictate the future. I use an interpersonal neurobiological approach to heal the wounds of relational trauma & neglect. Together we'll pinpoint attachment traumas, address defensive adaptations, and break cycles of re-enactment so you can build the safe, trusting connections with yourself and others that you crave.
Photo of Smadar Salzman, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Smadar Salzman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 702-0360

Groups

Location

Primary Location

Telehealth in CA, FL, MI, NV, VT

San Francisco, CA 94102

(415) 702-0360

Additional Location

Oakland, CA 94618

(415) 702-0360
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Helping you break free from cycles of disconnection & pain to cultivate deeper, healthy, meaningful relationships that last.
Photo of Smadar Salzman, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Smadar Salzman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (415) 702-0360
"
Helping you break free from cycles of disconnection & pain to cultivate deeper, healthy, meaningful relationships that last.
Photo of Smadar Salzman, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Smadar Salzman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (415) 702-0360