Tyler W Gamlen

Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD (c), MA

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Tyler W Gamlen

Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD (c), MA

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Available both in-person and online

2196 Union Street San Francisco, CA 94123

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Clients I work with often have tried therapy before and found it helpful but incomplete, or they might be looking for something more profound. They are seeking a genuine, collaborative therapeutic relationship that avoids pathologizing or rushing the process. They may also need help making sense of their suffering without reducing it to a diagnosis, while still gaining practical grounding and emotional regulation.

I provide existential-psychoanalytic therapy for individuals and couples, offering a supportive environment to address anxiety, relationship issues, and life’s challenges. Together, we’ll explore meaning, build resilience, and foster authentic connections, helping you create a life that aligns with your values and goals.

I understand how overwhelming life’s challenges can feel, and I’m here to walk alongside you on your journey as a "fellow traveler." Whether you seek clarity, connection, or a deeper sense of purpose, I provide a supportive and non-judgmental space for you to explore your path.

Call or Email Tyler W Gamlen now for a free 15 minute consultation - (415) 475-2517

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Free Association Clinic

2196 Union Street

San Francisco, CA 94123 map

(415) 475-2517

My website

I offer in-person therapy in San Francisco and telehealth therapy throughout California. I work with individuals and couples.

I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Existential crises

$230 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals and couples

Let's Connect (415) 475-2517

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Free Association Clinic

2196 Union Street

San Francisco, CA 94123 map

(415) 475-2517

My website

I offer in-person therapy in San Francisco and telehealth therapy throughout California. I work with individuals and couples.

I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Existential crises

$230 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals and couples

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $230
Couple Sessions $230
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Discover, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

Aetna
BlueCross and BlueShield
Cigna and Evernorth
Medicaid
Optum
UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH

Our clinic offers sliding scale rates tailored to individual income, prioritizing services for uninsured and underinsured individuals and Medicaid clients.

Tyler W Gamlen

Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD (c), MA

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 475-2517

Our clinic offers sliding scale rates tailored to individual income, prioritizing services for uninsured and underinsured individuals and Medicaid clients.

Tyler W Gamlen

Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD (c), MA

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 475-2517

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Supervised by James Norwood (California / PSY33379) Tyler W Gamlen

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 3 years

Attended Saybrook University , MA Clinical Psychology , Graduated 2025

Additional Credentials

Certificate from Existential-Humanistic Institute 2025

Degree/Diploma from Saybrook University PhD Candidate

With over 12 years of experience in mental health, I've worked as a case manager, group therapy facilitator, and TMS practitioner. I hold an undergraduate degree in psychology and social action, a master's in clinical psychology, and am currently pursuing a PhD in clinical psychology.

Tyler W Gamlen

Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD (c), MA

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 475-2517

Tyler W Gamlen

Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD (c), MA

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 475-2517

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Anxiety
Depression
Existential crises

Expertise

Emotional Disturbance
Grief
Life Transitions
Men's Issues
Mood Disorders
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Peer Relationships
Personality Disorders
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Self-Harming
Sleep or Insomnia
Stress
Substance Use
Suicidal Ideation
Testing and Evaluation
Thinking Disorders
Trauma and PTSD

I work with individuals and couples who are feeling stuck, disconnected, or distressed in their relationships or sense of self. In our initial sessions, we'll explore what's most pressing in your life and uncover the deeper meanings and relational dynamics at play. Together, we'll develop a collaborative approach that supports greater clarity and more authentic ways of living and relating.

Tyler W Gamlen

Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD (c), MA

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 475-2517

Tyler W Gamlen

Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD (c), MA

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 475-2517

10 Endorsements

Louis Hoffman

Psychologist, PhD

Tyler Gamlen is a skilled, compassionate psychotherapist who can can work with a variety of individual and couples clients.

Ctr for Humanistic & Interpersonal Psychotherapy

PhD

Tyler Gamlen is a very caring, compassionate therapist who can work with a variety of clients.

Chris Bradshaw

Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC

Tyler is a skilled and sensitive psychotherapist, with deep knowledge of existential-humanistic (EH) and other forms of psychotherapy. I highly recommend Tyler. He is creative, compassionate, and dedicated both to being of service and to constantly learn.

Chinmay Surpur

Psychological Associate, MA

Tyler is a warm soul and a wonderful colleague and therapist, you can always rely on him. His client-centered humanistic approach and integrative skills make him a welcoming and trusting presence. Undoubtedly recommended!

Rebecca Wickersham

Pre-Licensed Professional, MA

Tyler is a thoughtful and authentic therapist whose existential-humanistic lens brings depth to his work. His presence is both grounding and supportive, and I trust his ability to walk with clients through life's challenges with care and insight.

Randi L Wren

MA, BCC, CC

Tyler brings depth, warmth, and steadiness to his work. He offers a collaborative, non-pathologizing space where clients can make sense of suffering, build resilience, and move toward meaningful, lived change.

George Boyar

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA

Tyler offers therapy that is thoughtful, grounded, and deeply humane. He helps clients understand their struggles in relational and cultural context while clarifying what matters most, fostering a sense of being truly seen.

Dr. James Norwood

Psychologist, PsyD

Patients who work with Tyler find him kind and open-minded. I've had the pleasure of working closely with him at the Free Association Clinic where his application of existential and psychoanalytic principles support his deeply authentic way of working.

Edward N. Suprenant

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, APCC

Tyler brings a rare combination of care and insight to his practice. This warm presence translates directly into meaningful support for his patients. He is especially skilled at attuning to nonverbal and energetic aspects of one's experience.

Free Association Clinic

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT

Tyler brings a warm and engaging presence, offering thoughtful reflections that deepen self-understanding. He brings thoughtfulness to his work and humility that allows for genuine exploration without needing to have all the answers.

Client Focus

Age

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples

Age

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Culturally Sensitive
Emotionally Focused
Existential
Gestalt
Integrative
Interpersonal
Jungian
Narrative
Psychoanalytic
Psychodynamic
Psychological Testing and Evaluation
Relational
Trauma Focused

I take an existential, psychodynamic, and relational approach to therapy, offering a thoughtful and collaborative space to explore what's shaping your life and relationships. In our work together, we'll look at patterns from past and present, deepen self-understanding, and support more authentic and meaningful ways of being—with yourself and others.

Tyler W Gamlen

Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD (c), MA

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 475-2517

Tyler W Gamlen

Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD (c), MA

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 475-2517

Location

Primary Location

Free Association Clinic

2196 Union Street

San Francisco, CA 94123

(415) 475-2517

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I offer in-person therapy in San Francisco and telehealth therapy throughout California. I work with individuals and couples.

Tyler W Gamlen

Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD (c), MA

Call for a free consultation now - (415) 475-2517

I offer in-person therapy in San Francisco and telehealth therapy throughout California. I work with individuals and couples.

Tyler W Gamlen

Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD (c), MA

Call for a free consultation now - (415) 475-2517

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