Christian Therapists in 94116
Audrey Lee
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94116
In-Person Therapy in the San Francisco Sunset District. Do you and your partner find yourselves having the same argument repeatedly without finding a resolution? Are you struggling to manage your child's tantrums or having difficulty agreeing with your partner on how to parent your child best? If you are facing these challenges, attending therapy could benefit you. Together, we will work towards rebuilding trust in your relationship, healing old wounds, and developing healthy ways to relate to your partner or child. It's time to invest in your well-being because you are worth it.
In-Person Therapy in the San Francisco Sunset District. Do you and your partner find yourselves having the same argument repeatedly without finding a resolution? Are you struggling to manage your child's tantrums or having difficulty agreeing with your partner on how to parent your child best? If you are facing these challenges, attending therapy could benefit you. Together, we will work towards rebuilding trust in your relationship, healing old wounds, and developing healthy ways to relate to your partner or child. It's time to invest in your well-being because you are worth it.
Jessica Yu Psyd
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94116 (Online Only)
I know sometimes we may feel alone with our own problems. We may feel stuck. We may have a hard time settling down. We may not know who to talk to. It happens to everybody and it is wise to reach out to someone and talk about possible solutions. I'd like to help you.
I know sometimes we may feel alone with our own problems. We may feel stuck. We may have a hard time settling down. We may not know who to talk to. It happens to everybody and it is wise to reach out to someone and talk about possible solutions. I'd like to help you.
Patricia Temple
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94116
Hello, I'm Patricia Temple (License 45408), a therapist specializing in family and relationships. I use a straightforward and friendly approach to enhance communication and nurture healthier connections. With expertise in anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationships, I'm here to guide you towards emotional well-being and personal growth. I aim to maintain a warm and friendly tone in our conversations, providing truthful and straightforward information. It should feel like a productive yet professional discussion, fostering a comfortable atmosphere for meaningful interactions.
Hello, I'm Patricia Temple (License 45408), a therapist specializing in family and relationships. I use a straightforward and friendly approach to enhance communication and nurture healthier connections. With expertise in anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationships, I'm here to guide you towards emotional well-being and personal growth. I aim to maintain a warm and friendly tone in our conversations, providing truthful and straightforward information. It should feel like a productive yet professional discussion, fostering a comfortable atmosphere for meaningful interactions.
Emily Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94116
My name is Emily Johnson and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California. I work with adults, specializing in relationship issues, grief, and managing anger. I use Emotionally Focused and Attachment Theory lenses to help you process pain and develop insight as well as incorporate Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Solution Focused techniques to help you develop skills. I understand that therapy is an investment and I want to work with you to develop meaningful goals so that you get what you want out of therapy.
My name is Emily Johnson and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California. I work with adults, specializing in relationship issues, grief, and managing anger. I use Emotionally Focused and Attachment Theory lenses to help you process pain and develop insight as well as incorporate Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Solution Focused techniques to help you develop skills. I understand that therapy is an investment and I want to work with you to develop meaningful goals so that you get what you want out of therapy.
Dana Furtado
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94116
Fostering a climate of emotional safety and trust is paramount. When a person feels safe being vulnerable, they can begin the work of healing and change.
Fostering a climate of emotional safety and trust is paramount. When a person feels safe being vulnerable, they can begin the work of healing and change.
Wendi Nelson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94116
Hi, my name is Wendi Nelson, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and psychotherapist working with clients statewide via telehealth. I specialize in working with young adults and adults who are dealing with anxiety, depression, life transitions, low self-esteem, and emotional distress to improve and find more happiness in their lives. I enjoy working with young adults and adults who are dealing with anxiety, depression, life transitions, low self-esteem, and emotional distress. I am passionate about supporting my clients through various challenges and building skills to allow them to feel better about themselves.
Hi, my name is Wendi Nelson, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and psychotherapist working with clients statewide via telehealth. I specialize in working with young adults and adults who are dealing with anxiety, depression, life transitions, low self-esteem, and emotional distress to improve and find more happiness in their lives. I enjoy working with young adults and adults who are dealing with anxiety, depression, life transitions, low self-esteem, and emotional distress. I am passionate about supporting my clients through various challenges and building skills to allow them to feel better about themselves.
Renee Davis
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94116
My name is Renee Davis. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I enjoy working with couples and individuals. I specialize in sexual addiction, recovery, affair repair, depression, and anxiety. I am able to teach dialectical behavioral therapy to help balance mood and create a life worth living. I enjoy working with adults, who struggle with mood, dysregulation, relationship stress, and panic attacks. I particularly enjoy working with codependency and marital discord.
My name is Renee Davis. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I enjoy working with couples and individuals. I specialize in sexual addiction, recovery, affair repair, depression, and anxiety. I am able to teach dialectical behavioral therapy to help balance mood and create a life worth living. I enjoy working with adults, who struggle with mood, dysregulation, relationship stress, and panic attacks. I particularly enjoy working with codependency and marital discord.
Camille Canales
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94116
Hello! My name is Camille Canales, M.A., LMFT. I love to work with individuals on exploring what has impacted them in life leading them to becoming who they are today. I also love using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help individuals gain greater control of their thoughts. Lastly, I enjoy working with individuals on being present and feeling their emotions all the way through due to emotions having a large impact physiologically on the body. I'd also like to explore working with individuals who have fibromyalgia to see if Brain spotting can help diminish the pain they feel in their body.
Hello! My name is Camille Canales, M.A., LMFT. I love to work with individuals on exploring what has impacted them in life leading them to becoming who they are today. I also love using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help individuals gain greater control of their thoughts. Lastly, I enjoy working with individuals on being present and feeling their emotions all the way through due to emotions having a large impact physiologically on the body. I'd also like to explore working with individuals who have fibromyalgia to see if Brain spotting can help diminish the pain they feel in their body.
Heidi Woerner
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94116
My experience encompasses working with all ages in private practice, as well as working in higher levels of care, including detox, residential, and intensive outpatient services. I have worked closely with addiction, trauma, personality disorders, mood disorders, and anxiety disorders. My approach is warm and nurturing, utilizing psychodynamic therapy, CBT, and DBT skills. I apply a polyvagal perspective to assist my clients in understanding the physiological symptoms that often accompany trauma and anxiety.
My experience encompasses working with all ages in private practice, as well as working in higher levels of care, including detox, residential, and intensive outpatient services. I have worked closely with addiction, trauma, personality disorders, mood disorders, and anxiety disorders. My approach is warm and nurturing, utilizing psychodynamic therapy, CBT, and DBT skills. I apply a polyvagal perspective to assist my clients in understanding the physiological symptoms that often accompany trauma and anxiety.
Dineytra Lee
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94116
My name is Dineytra (pronounced Da-nay-tra) Lee-Perez, and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. As a proud therapist who has a therapist, I am an advocate for the de-stigmatization and normalization of mental illness, and for the promotion of mental health awareness and education throughout all communities. Using an integrative approach, my goal is to help you improve your daily functioning and achieve the quality of life that you deserve.
My name is Dineytra (pronounced Da-nay-tra) Lee-Perez, and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. As a proud therapist who has a therapist, I am an advocate for the de-stigmatization and normalization of mental illness, and for the promotion of mental health awareness and education throughout all communities. Using an integrative approach, my goal is to help you improve your daily functioning and achieve the quality of life that you deserve.
Gabriela Sanchez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94116
My name is Gabriela Sanchez, and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 6 years of outpatient experience treating various mental health concerns and needs. I provide short-term intensive psychotherapy for adults to help them navigate a range of emotional, behavioral, and social difficulties.
My name is Gabriela Sanchez, and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 6 years of outpatient experience treating various mental health concerns and needs. I provide short-term intensive psychotherapy for adults to help them navigate a range of emotional, behavioral, and social difficulties.
Abigail Kira
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, 119629
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94116 (Online Only)
I'm a therapist and I help high-achieving women like you connect more deeply to their Values and Authentic Self. You might describe your life as being fine, and it truly is. You have a good job, relationships, et cetera... but something is still missing. You know who you are and notice you're more steady inside. Despite these shifts, you know things could be better. You're ready to expand, refine your purpose, and fill that last missing piece. You might also be looking for your next-level community of friends, mentors, etc. to help usher you there. If this sounds like you, I can help.
I'm a therapist and I help high-achieving women like you connect more deeply to their Values and Authentic Self. You might describe your life as being fine, and it truly is. You have a good job, relationships, et cetera... but something is still missing. You know who you are and notice you're more steady inside. Despite these shifts, you know things could be better. You're ready to expand, refine your purpose, and fill that last missing piece. You might also be looking for your next-level community of friends, mentors, etc. to help usher you there. If this sounds like you, I can help.
Elizabeth Aguilar Godinez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94116
Hi and welcome/bienvenidos! My name is Elizabeth Aguilar-Godinez, LMFT. I am a bilingual, Spanish speaking Clinician and work with cultural related issues, family/familia dynamics, anxiety, depression and stress. I have extensive experience in working with children, adolescents and young adults. I am Certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and specialize in working through childhood trauma and how it continues to impact us into adulthood. My approach is sharing my knowledge with my clients and helping them find the light within so that they can work through this difficult time in their lives.
Hi and welcome/bienvenidos! My name is Elizabeth Aguilar-Godinez, LMFT. I am a bilingual, Spanish speaking Clinician and work with cultural related issues, family/familia dynamics, anxiety, depression and stress. I have extensive experience in working with children, adolescents and young adults. I am Certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and specialize in working through childhood trauma and how it continues to impact us into adulthood. My approach is sharing my knowledge with my clients and helping them find the light within so that they can work through this difficult time in their lives.
Olga Cervantes
Psychologist, LCP
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94116
Welcome, I'm Dr. Cervantes, Psychologist. I recognize the importance of taking a holistic approach to your wellness. Together, we will identify and achieve your treatment goals. I use a client-centered, strength-based approach to address mood management, healing from trauma, relationship issues, transitions in life, and career stressors/growth. I typically work with individuals and families who are ready to learn new ways of approaching new or chronic challenges in their personal and/or work life.
Welcome, I'm Dr. Cervantes, Psychologist. I recognize the importance of taking a holistic approach to your wellness. Together, we will identify and achieve your treatment goals. I use a client-centered, strength-based approach to address mood management, healing from trauma, relationship issues, transitions in life, and career stressors/growth. I typically work with individuals and families who are ready to learn new ways of approaching new or chronic challenges in their personal and/or work life.
Pamela Thompson
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94116
Hi! My name is Pamela Thompson and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I love working with individuals of all ages and primarily use cognitive behavioral therapy with patients as it has been proven to be the most effective treatment for the majority of mental health issues. Having said that, I believe that therapy should be tailored for each patient and that often means incorporating other types of therapy techniques into treatment.
Hi! My name is Pamela Thompson and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I love working with individuals of all ages and primarily use cognitive behavioral therapy with patients as it has been proven to be the most effective treatment for the majority of mental health issues. Having said that, I believe that therapy should be tailored for each patient and that often means incorporating other types of therapy techniques into treatment.
Grace Usigbe
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94116
Hello, my name is Grace Usigbe. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with over 10 years of experience in behavioral health practices. I am committed to helping families and individuals in overcoming life’s struggles and challenges in a collaborative manner. I am experienced in assisting clients with depression, anxiety, trauma related issues, family conflict, work related stressors, and relational conflicts. The needs and expectations of each client is always the focus of therapy. Using a whole person approach, collaboratively we will explore tools to help with solutions to the needs presented.
Hello, my name is Grace Usigbe. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with over 10 years of experience in behavioral health practices. I am committed to helping families and individuals in overcoming life’s struggles and challenges in a collaborative manner. I am experienced in assisting clients with depression, anxiety, trauma related issues, family conflict, work related stressors, and relational conflicts. The needs and expectations of each client is always the focus of therapy. Using a whole person approach, collaboratively we will explore tools to help with solutions to the needs presented.
Laura Curry
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94116
My name is Laura Curry, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I am passionate about helping others, providing support, and helping to advocate. Your mental health matters! I have various experiences in the field. I have worked in a residential substance use program, Methadone clinic, crisis residential program, community-based therapy, school therapy, county services for severe mental illness, and psychiatric health facility. I have experience working with children, teens, and adults.
My name is Laura Curry, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I am passionate about helping others, providing support, and helping to advocate. Your mental health matters! I have various experiences in the field. I have worked in a residential substance use program, Methadone clinic, crisis residential program, community-based therapy, school therapy, county services for severe mental illness, and psychiatric health facility. I have experience working with children, teens, and adults.
Suzanne M Valla
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94116
I specialize working with young adults parents and other adults who are experiencing life transitions-such as, grief and loss issues, anxiety and depression. Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral techniques are taught to my clients as they work toward recovery and acceptance while receiving positive regard and support.
I specialize working with young adults parents and other adults who are experiencing life transitions-such as, grief and loss issues, anxiety and depression. Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral techniques are taught to my clients as they work toward recovery and acceptance while receiving positive regard and support.
Bernadette Shu
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94116
Therapy is your opportunity to receive support, validation, guidance and healing. We will work together to address your concerns in a safe, accepting and non-judgmental environment. I focus on helping women at various stages of life who are going through traumatic experiences, stressful life transitions, grief & loss and anxiety & depression. I'm also trained to help perinatal/ postpartum women and mothers. In addition to my clinical training, I bring 20 years of Corporate sector experience to this field.
Therapy is your opportunity to receive support, validation, guidance and healing. We will work together to address your concerns in a safe, accepting and non-judgmental environment. I focus on helping women at various stages of life who are going through traumatic experiences, stressful life transitions, grief & loss and anxiety & depression. I'm also trained to help perinatal/ postpartum women and mothers. In addition to my clinical training, I bring 20 years of Corporate sector experience to this field.
Hayley Gerken
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94116
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Christian Therapists
Why is it important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive?
Therapists and clients don’t need to share the same belief system or background to be able to work effectively together, but a therapist whose training includes a focus on cultural competence may be better able to form a therapeutic bond with individuals from a range of backgrounds, as they will have experience in tailoring their approach to each client—and will be prepared to acknowledge and consider the effects of culture, religion, and other factors on each individual.
Why is it important to find a therapist sensitive to Christian values?
Each person brings a unique history and background to therapy, making it important to find a licensed therapist who is trained in a broad range of treatment modalities. In addition, for people who grow up in a faith tradition that strongly influences the way they conduct their everyday life, finding a therapist who understands or shares that background can ease the disclosure of sensitive information and facilitate the therapeutic process. For some clients, a Christian therapist is likely to incorporate faith-based principles into emotional healing techniques.
How do I recognize an effective Christian therapist?
Christian therapists are licensed mental health professionals—holding a master’s or doctoral degree in medicine, nursing, psychology, counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy—who are also familiar with Christian beliefs and values. They have an understanding of the importance that Christian principles play in the lives of individuals and families, which allows them to be especially sensitive to the kinds of struggles that can affect daily functioning. Like all effective therapists, a Christian therapist will have undergone training and certification in a variety of treatment modalities that help people through crises and enable them to master the challenges of life.
Why might someone feel comfortable with a Christian therapist?
While training, qualifications, and experience are always important, research has long established that a strong alliance between client and therapist is a major contributor to therapeutic success. An alliance is likely to be strengthened with a therapist who not only is responsive to questions and concerns but also shares a client’s faith and values. Sensitivity to spiritual matters as well as to everyday struggles can provide a welcome sense of safety and contribute to the bond between client and therapist, both of which support the therapeutic process.
Who is included in Psychology Today’s directory of Christian therapists?
The directory of Christian therapists includes professionals who have shared their background in their profiles. However, not all therapists choose to disclose this information, and they may not appear in search results for this reason. The directory also shows therapists who indicate that they have extensive experience working with Christian clients, regardless of their own background or religious affiliation.