"Visit my website DrRileyPsychotherapy.com to learn more about my practice, easily schedule an appointment online, or send me a message about a particular concern. Whether you're new to therapy or have been in therapy in the past, I will try to make the process go smoothly. Psychotherapy should be a collaborative effort between therapist and client, and I approach each session as an opportunity to learn something new. My style is engaging and interactive, and I help clients achieve their goals through a variety of empirically-validated means."

"I like to start by making a warm and heartfelt connection with you, supporting and accepting you just as you are. From there, we work to transform difficult struggles into opportunities for greater self-love and richer understanding. Our process is collaborative, with you being at choice every step of the way. I use a blend of innovative approaches that have helped many hundreds of individuals and couples manifest, grow, and savor the relationships and sexuality they desire. In a relaxed, open, and deeply aware state, we discover our truths by gently dissolving shame-filled stories of the mind."

"I work relationally with a diverse group of clients. I believe that connection is one of the most important aspects of any relationship and strive to build that with my clients. In the past, I have worked in retail, the trades and hospital administration and drug and alcohol services. It was not until I started studying psychology that I found my passion. Yet, These experiences have shaped who I am today and help me to identify with my clients."

"With compassionate guidance and therapeutic support, I have over the last 25 years helped tech employees, students, CEO's, parents, artists and many other individuals navigate personal challenges or life transitions. I use a blend of therapeutic approaches tailored to your specific needs to address a wide range of personal issues such as depression, anxiety, fear, past and present trauma, relationship issues, loss, cancer, family and personal illnesses. My style is collaborative so you can be an active participant in your healing and can better understand and resolve the challenges in your life."

"I am a San Francisco therapist providing affordable psychotherapy and counseling for individuals and couples. I've helped my clients to address relationship challenges, career stresses or transitions, depression, anxiety, social isolation and the effects of past trauma. Among others, I work with individuals seeking to overcome internal blocks and improve functioning, create healthier coping strategies, recover from traumatic experiences, grapple with questions about identity and purpose. I support and encourage new perspectives on old material, curiosity about self and others, cultivating resilience."

"Addiction and codependency are physical experiences. When it’s really intense, time speeds up and you panic. It’s easy to act out and do something that you know, on some level, isn’t for you best. You may be ready to make some changes but it’s hard to sit with yourself so you look for something on the outside to “fix” it. Here’s the thing, this is actually a pretty normal, human response. But it’s not healthy and it’s not working and THAT’S why you’re wanting to make a change. "

"People have questions about therapy or selecting a therapist: When is the right time? What can it help me with? How do I find the right therapist? From my perspective, therapy is a process where we can change our internal sense of self to enjoy and engage with the world more. We can alter beliefs about ourselves and world that may not work nor support us in becoming who we want to be. Therapy is like this: helping to move you to an awareness of all that you're capable of with the ability to tolerate feelings that arise in life."

"I see individuals for short term singular issue or transitional issues, as well as longer, deeper therapy for multiple issues and what has seemed like intractable patterns. I've found that people are people, and whether man or woman, straight or LGBT, young or older, there are hurdles that can really benefit from therapy. My experience has taught me that all issues CAN be resolved, bringing a more fulfilling relationship with yourself and with others. Despite my license name I actually do not see couples or families. However, I have great referrals should the need for either come up during our work together."

"If you want to understand or change the way you relate to yourself, your story and the world, if you want to feel at ease, strong, and secure inside, and if you wonder if that is possible, then we could be a great match. I believe that sustainable change happens from the inside and you have the capacity to create this change. I enjoy supporting my clients' curiosity to uncover and explore what contributes to who they are and how they connect with the people in their lives. I work especially well with traumatic experiences, troubled upbringing, grief and anxiety."

"Are you ready to let go of old pain and live more fully in the present? To invite ease, joy and connection into your life? My office is a safe and supportive environment for self-exploration, healing, and change. Together we look at what is contributing to challenges and agree on a plan to address them by identifying current strengths and resources and adding new tools and resources. By developing more balance in your emotional, physical and spiritual aspects of self, this holistic approach helps you find greater peace and fulfillment in your life and relationships."

"Now accepting new clients in 2019. Contact me via email, text, or phone to schedule. It has been awhile since bad things happened to you, but you still feel the effects. Life is so much better than it used to be. You have been through the worst of it, yet it could be even better. You are ready to do deep healing, to try something new and live an amazing life of your own design. I offer you compassion, a supportive relationship for your benefit, a unique perspective, and a partnership in your healing process. I use my training and expertise to help queer, trans, gnc, women heal from abuse, trauma, and other harm."

"----Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy Available --- Whether you are looking for help with specific situations, or a place to continue your recovery, having an objective and supportive guide is essential. Therapy is an invaluable process for anyone who is trying to come to terms with painful experiences, to change patterns that no longer serve you, or to find inner balance in an ever-changing world."

"What does it mean to you to live well? There is no question more important, and for many, more difficult to answer on their own. We live in a world where expectations and responsibilities are many and great. We feel these pressures from our external world and also experience them from within. They effect how we feel about and treat ourselves and others. These pressures influence creative flow, and our ability to find and create passion as well as peace of mind. As a therapist, helping patients restore this necessary balance is one of my primary goals."

"Bianca Aarons is a San Francisco based Couples Therapist and Individual Therapist who works in an integrative way, incorporating a psychoanalytic, relational, and somatic styles of working. Bianca treats couples who struggle with communication, survivors of sexual abuse, and others to help people find their voice, to feel empowered, and to access healthy anger and boundaries. Bianca also works with people who struggle within relationships because of anxiety and past family issues which may have let to lower self esteem and perfectionism. She works in a direct and honest way while also being very compassionate and empathetic."

"You've begun a courageous search. Take heart, healing is possible. Rooted in the body/mind connection, nourished by the imagination, and anchored in the support of our therapy relationship, my work includes both directing and listening. I understand that your timing and willingness to explore your concerns are unique and must be navigated with respect. We work together to take stock, talk about your goals, and gather the tools needed - from your own strengths and the training I bring - to help you begin or continue your journey of wellness."

"Are you facing challenges at home or work and need additional support or new strategies? Is there a complex issue with which you've been struggling, and you'd just like to move forward? Has a relationship been causing stress and anxiety, and you'd like to gain clarity? Do you suspect there might be deeper causes for some of the challenges you've faced and you think it's time to stop letting them hold you back? Getting the right support at the right time can sometimes be life-changing. "

"Psychotherapy is a gift we give to ourselves. That hour per week we set aside to explore our inner worlds - our thoughts, our emotions, and our sensations - and get some relief, heal, integrate, and grow. It is an honor for me to share that hour with you, to accompany you, to witness you, and to discover with you."

"My goal to make you feel safe, seen, understood, and valued. My practice is open to all LGBTQQIA folks and allies. My experience includes working with individuals, families with teens, and folks in all types of relationships. My clinical experience covers a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, substance use, trauma, intimacy and sex, shame, health and body image, relationships and family dynamics. "

"I work with people who have experienced significant traumatic events, whether single incidents such as rape, automobile accidents or natural disasters, or ongoing trauma such as childhood maltreatment, war or torture. I also work with men and women who have identified their anger and sometimes use of violence as problematic. And I work with professionals who have been impacted by other people's traumatic experiences. I offer relational psychotherapy to individuals and couples. I also offer consultation, psychological assessments and workshops."

"All of us need support at different times in our lives. And when that time comes, it takes lots of courage to reach out, so welcome. I am a body centered psychotherapist, bringing in tools of trauma re-negotiation and resolution that I gratefully learned through my training in Somatic Experiencing. Together we will discover, through the wisdom of the body, your innate resiliency and capacity. Through my training and experience in Systemic Constellation work we will explore the dynamics of the family in ways that foster a healthy completion your family of origin. I look forward to talking with you."