Therapists in San Francisco, CA
Alexandra Thurston
Psychologist, PsyD, PMH-C
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94115 (Online Only)
Prioritizing yourself isn’t always easy. You might be seen as the one who always “has it all together" or is taking care of others. You may feel like you can't slow down and you are used to having to do it all on your own, but lately it’s hard to deny that you are struggling. I’m glad you are taking the time for yourself. I believe that we are all deserving of compassion and capable of creating meaningful change in our lives. In our work, I will support you to understand more about yourself, develop new coping skills, and feel more self-compassionate, grounded, and empowered. Together, let's help you move from surviving to thriving.
Prioritizing yourself isn’t always easy. You might be seen as the one who always “has it all together" or is taking care of others. You may feel like you can't slow down and you are used to having to do it all on your own, but lately it’s hard to deny that you are struggling. I’m glad you are taking the time for yourself. I believe that we are all deserving of compassion and capable of creating meaningful change in our lives. In our work, I will support you to understand more about yourself, develop new coping skills, and feel more self-compassionate, grounded, and empowered. Together, let's help you move from surviving to thriving.
Noelle Darling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94101
I care deeply about supporting people when they feel lonely, stuck and hopeless, and the usual things just aren't working. My clients tend to be high functioning adults who have reached a critical point where something has to give. Often this becomes evident while undergoing a major life transition such as a break up, divorce, the death of a loved one, or a career change. These low points can be scary and painful, but they can also be incredible opportunities for growth and healing. But growing is hard work and sometimes we can't do it on our own.
I care deeply about supporting people when they feel lonely, stuck and hopeless, and the usual things just aren't working. My clients tend to be high functioning adults who have reached a critical point where something has to give. Often this becomes evident while undergoing a major life transition such as a break up, divorce, the death of a loved one, or a career change. These low points can be scary and painful, but they can also be incredible opportunities for growth and healing. But growing is hard work and sometimes we can't do it on our own.
Fox Eros | The Polyamory Therapist Intimacy And Life Stress
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94114 (Online Only)
My name is Fox, aka The Polyamory Therapist, and I am an inclusive, queer, 2slgbtqia+ affirmative Therapist. I’m a loving incandescent BIPOC femme and my nature is deeply empathetic and passionately curious - and still... I will gently challenge you with questions that have kept you stuck. I have a deep passion for working with people on trauma, identity, intimacy, loss, communication, self-worth, shame, sex, life stress and gender discovery. I’m Certified in both Sex Therapy and CNM / ENM and trauma informed. I work with all relationships: monogamy, opening up, open relationships, consensual non-monogamy; polyamory and kink / BDSM.
My name is Fox, aka The Polyamory Therapist, and I am an inclusive, queer, 2slgbtqia+ affirmative Therapist. I’m a loving incandescent BIPOC femme and my nature is deeply empathetic and passionately curious - and still... I will gently challenge you with questions that have kept you stuck. I have a deep passion for working with people on trauma, identity, intimacy, loss, communication, self-worth, shame, sex, life stress and gender discovery. I’m Certified in both Sex Therapy and CNM / ENM and trauma informed. I work with all relationships: monogamy, opening up, open relationships, consensual non-monogamy; polyamory and kink / BDSM.
Dr. Cindy T. Denkhaus
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94115 (Online Only)
You may have always leaned a little anxious, but now it seems like the feelings are intensifying. Maybe you are going through a huge life transition, like getting engaged, changing careers, or thinking about becoming a parent. Maybe you are a new mom and things are different than you thought they would be. Or maybe life has presented an unexpected change and you aren't sure if you can handle it. When there is so much uncertainty and so many things to consider, it can leave you feeling stressed out, overwhelmed, confused and alone. It makes sense that you would want to feel more grounded, more sure of yourself, and less afraid.
You may have always leaned a little anxious, but now it seems like the feelings are intensifying. Maybe you are going through a huge life transition, like getting engaged, changing careers, or thinking about becoming a parent. Maybe you are a new mom and things are different than you thought they would be. Or maybe life has presented an unexpected change and you aren't sure if you can handle it. When there is so much uncertainty and so many things to consider, it can leave you feeling stressed out, overwhelmed, confused and alone. It makes sense that you would want to feel more grounded, more sure of yourself, and less afraid.
Saarika Rao
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94101 (Online Only)
Hi there! I'm thrilled to connect with you on this journey towards personal growth and well-being. My mission is clear: to empower you to succeed and achieve your goals, whatever they may be. To me you are not just a client, but you are a multifaceted individual with a story worth exploring. I'm not here to provide quick fixes or one-size-fits-all solutions. Instead, I'll work side by side with you to understand your needs and make sure that you feel heard. Together, we'll create a personalized roadmap to your success.
Hi there! I'm thrilled to connect with you on this journey towards personal growth and well-being. My mission is clear: to empower you to succeed and achieve your goals, whatever they may be. To me you are not just a client, but you are a multifaceted individual with a story worth exploring. I'm not here to provide quick fixes or one-size-fits-all solutions. Instead, I'll work side by side with you to understand your needs and make sure that you feel heard. Together, we'll create a personalized roadmap to your success.
Ashli Bastiao
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94115
As a therapist, I enjoy cultivating authentic relationships with clients and learning about the communities in which you both thrive in and have endured pain in. I’m curious about how you connect with others and how your past experiences impact your relationships and the energy you carry every day. Cross-cultural differences, family systems, and past trauma can make navigating our interpersonal relationships messy and cloud our thoughts. We’ll explore your narrative and the lens through which you see yourself to better understand and rebuild your relationship with yourself and others.
As a therapist, I enjoy cultivating authentic relationships with clients and learning about the communities in which you both thrive in and have endured pain in. I’m curious about how you connect with others and how your past experiences impact your relationships and the energy you carry every day. Cross-cultural differences, family systems, and past trauma can make navigating our interpersonal relationships messy and cloud our thoughts. We’ll explore your narrative and the lens through which you see yourself to better understand and rebuild your relationship with yourself and others.
Brad Byrum
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94104 (Online Only)
Has your relationship become an angry, sad, or scary place leaving you feeling alone, hurt and discouraged? Are you and your partner feeling lost in conflict cycles you don’t understand and desperately want to change? Many of the couples I work with come to therapy feeling just like you. I understand how much courage it takes to reach out for help and to let another person get inside your relationship, especially when you are feeling so vulnerable. If you are searching for a safe place to explore what's not working in your relationship, and support in creating solutions, I can help.
Has your relationship become an angry, sad, or scary place leaving you feeling alone, hurt and discouraged? Are you and your partner feeling lost in conflict cycles you don’t understand and desperately want to change? Many of the couples I work with come to therapy feeling just like you. I understand how much courage it takes to reach out for help and to let another person get inside your relationship, especially when you are feeling so vulnerable. If you are searching for a safe place to explore what's not working in your relationship, and support in creating solutions, I can help.
Sharon Yu
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94101
I work from Internal Family Systems (IFS) approach, where I help you achieve self-trust, restore a compassionate relationship with all parts of yourself, and shift into your desired way of being.
You’d say that you are observant, conscientious, and driven. You pride yourself in your successes so far but struggle to take credit for them. You're hard on yourself but the thought of self-forgiveness or compassion brings up guilt. You're really good at being there for others and notice not receiving the same back. Self-doubt and loneliness keep you up at night and bleed into anxieties about work, relationships, and your kids if you’re a parent. You're not looking for temporary bandaids and believe sustainable healing is continuous and worth investing in. In relationships, you desire restoration of connection with your partner.
I work from Internal Family Systems (IFS) approach, where I help you achieve self-trust, restore a compassionate relationship with all parts of yourself, and shift into your desired way of being.
You’d say that you are observant, conscientious, and driven. You pride yourself in your successes so far but struggle to take credit for them. You're hard on yourself but the thought of self-forgiveness or compassion brings up guilt. You're really good at being there for others and notice not receiving the same back. Self-doubt and loneliness keep you up at night and bleed into anxieties about work, relationships, and your kids if you’re a parent. You're not looking for temporary bandaids and believe sustainable healing is continuous and worth investing in. In relationships, you desire restoration of connection with your partner.
Sabrina Rayner
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MA
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94110
Together we'll co-create a space to share the feelings, thoughts, and desires that can feel difficult to say out loud let alone to another person. We'll go even deeper and explore why and how this affects you. Change can feel so scary that we'd rather not do anything different. You are not alone, together we can move through the cycle of feeling stuck to connect with personal growth and joy. Somatic therapy includes the body in a reflective process that can build a sense of wholeness. It's a place to cultivate awareness and acceptance of ourselves, our challenges, and our happiness.
Together we'll co-create a space to share the feelings, thoughts, and desires that can feel difficult to say out loud let alone to another person. We'll go even deeper and explore why and how this affects you. Change can feel so scary that we'd rather not do anything different. You are not alone, together we can move through the cycle of feeling stuck to connect with personal growth and joy. Somatic therapy includes the body in a reflective process that can build a sense of wholeness. It's a place to cultivate awareness and acceptance of ourselves, our challenges, and our happiness.
Barbara Herring
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94102
Seeking out therapy is a very heroic action in and of itself, perhaps your first proactive step into redefining your sense of self, creating a new life story, and taking a leap into the direction of self-care. If you are reading this, you may be in a state of uncertainty, or perhaps connected more deeply than you would like to be to the effects of depression, anxiety, or your daily life situations. Maybe, you are wrestling in a relationship with someone you love; perhaps, finding the words to communicate who you are and how you feel may seem unattainable and challenging at best.
Seeking out therapy is a very heroic action in and of itself, perhaps your first proactive step into redefining your sense of self, creating a new life story, and taking a leap into the direction of self-care. If you are reading this, you may be in a state of uncertainty, or perhaps connected more deeply than you would like to be to the effects of depression, anxiety, or your daily life situations. Maybe, you are wrestling in a relationship with someone you love; perhaps, finding the words to communicate who you are and how you feel may seem unattainable and challenging at best.
Donna Blethen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94127
I know it is hard to be in a relationship.
Do you wish your mate listened to you and understood you better? Do you sometimes feel angry that he/she is too controlling and unwilling to compromise? It doesn't have to be this way. Let me help. Loving behaviors are learned. I can teach you to build a stronger and more loving connection. I would love to teach you the simple but powerful skills with which to improve your relationship. Do know that all relationships start with the self. How we treat ourselves internally is often what we allow externally. Let me help you work the inside job and the relationship with other job.
I know it is hard to be in a relationship.
Do you wish your mate listened to you and understood you better? Do you sometimes feel angry that he/she is too controlling and unwilling to compromise? It doesn't have to be this way. Let me help. Loving behaviors are learned. I can teach you to build a stronger and more loving connection. I would love to teach you the simple but powerful skills with which to improve your relationship. Do know that all relationships start with the self. How we treat ourselves internally is often what we allow externally. Let me help you work the inside job and the relationship with other job.
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Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, JD
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94114 (Online Only)
This can look like grappling with your relationship (or society’s relationship) to: trauma, queerness/gender identity, burnout, growing up, messiness, chronic pain/illness, anxiety/depression, attachment patterns, and relationship models/transitions.
Welcome! I’m Shallyn, a queer, non-binary somatic therapist. I work with adults, teens, and relationships. I believe that healing happens "at the speed of trust," in relationship, and beyond the binaries of good/bad, broken/healed. I believe that the healing container we make together will be a space where you can start where you are (as the world’s expert of your own lived and felt experience); where you can notice and honor what your body is already doing to heal and protect itself; and where you can exist beyond stifling binaries and norms in unfolding relationship to your body, yourself, your people, and your world.
This can look like grappling with your relationship (or society’s relationship) to: trauma, queerness/gender identity, burnout, growing up, messiness, chronic pain/illness, anxiety/depression, attachment patterns, and relationship models/transitions.
Welcome! I’m Shallyn, a queer, non-binary somatic therapist. I work with adults, teens, and relationships. I believe that healing happens "at the speed of trust," in relationship, and beyond the binaries of good/bad, broken/healed. I believe that the healing container we make together will be a space where you can start where you are (as the world’s expert of your own lived and felt experience); where you can notice and honor what your body is already doing to heal and protect itself; and where you can exist beyond stifling binaries and norms in unfolding relationship to your body, yourself, your people, and your world.
Nathan Villarante
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94105 (Online Only)
I have a background in crisis counseling in a hospital setting as well as with working professionals in the community for several years, working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, substance use issues, chronic stress/burnout, relationship issues, and trauma.
Do you find yourself uncontrollably spiraling with your thoughts at the most inconvenient times? Does it feel like you are completely at the mercy of overwhelming emotions due to a difficult situation? There is an inherent amount of pain and difficulty that comes with life: a strained relationship, a stressful job, or the loss of a loved one for instance. Our work together will involve reducing the impact and influence these difficult experiences are holding over you while learning how to hold steady in the midst of an emotional storm.
I have a background in crisis counseling in a hospital setting as well as with working professionals in the community for several years, working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, substance use issues, chronic stress/burnout, relationship issues, and trauma.
Do you find yourself uncontrollably spiraling with your thoughts at the most inconvenient times? Does it feel like you are completely at the mercy of overwhelming emotions due to a difficult situation? There is an inherent amount of pain and difficulty that comes with life: a strained relationship, a stressful job, or the loss of a loved one for instance. Our work together will involve reducing the impact and influence these difficult experiences are holding over you while learning how to hold steady in the midst of an emotional storm.
Paula-Jo Husack
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CGP
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94108
"Ease" is not a keyword for our "Bay Area"! My practice is a resource library for real lives. Whether you're highly visible, invisible, or both--you want some life change. You want a hands-on, motivated professional. Stress shouts out. Anxiety, Depression, Panic, Confusion, Conflict, Addictions/Compulsions come forth. You want strategies for sustained change. Or, you want short-term problem-solving for yourself, marriage, family, workteam. My approaches are eclectic, as we define your needs, goals, and choices. You're motivated to start; and I'm honored to be on your whole-person team!
"Ease" is not a keyword for our "Bay Area"! My practice is a resource library for real lives. Whether you're highly visible, invisible, or both--you want some life change. You want a hands-on, motivated professional. Stress shouts out. Anxiety, Depression, Panic, Confusion, Conflict, Addictions/Compulsions come forth. You want strategies for sustained change. Or, you want short-term problem-solving for yourself, marriage, family, workteam. My approaches are eclectic, as we define your needs, goals, and choices. You're motivated to start; and I'm honored to be on your whole-person team!
The Healing Collab
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94124 (Online Only)
Is it difficult to connect in relationships? Do you find yourself making the same unhealthy choices in your dating relationships? Is making and keeping meaningful friendships a challenge? Are your work relationships causing you stress? Proven studies show that relationships heal us both physically and mentally. They enrich our lives in ways we could never imagine. If you have been feeling lonely, tired of going with the flow yet feeling discouraged in securing healthy relationship with others, you have landed in the right space.
Is it difficult to connect in relationships? Do you find yourself making the same unhealthy choices in your dating relationships? Is making and keeping meaningful friendships a challenge? Are your work relationships causing you stress? Proven studies show that relationships heal us both physically and mentally. They enrich our lives in ways we could never imagine. If you have been feeling lonely, tired of going with the flow yet feeling discouraged in securing healthy relationship with others, you have landed in the right space.
Jeongmi Moon
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94105 (Online Only)
Dr. Moon is a compassionate psychologist dedicated to fostering mental well-being. She creates a warm and inclusive therapeutic environment, ensuring effective communication with diverse clients. With a wealth of experience in addressing various psychological challenges, Dr. Moon is committed to guiding individuals on their journey to emotional resilience and personal growth.
Dr. Moon is a compassionate psychologist dedicated to fostering mental well-being. She creates a warm and inclusive therapeutic environment, ensuring effective communication with diverse clients. With a wealth of experience in addressing various psychological challenges, Dr. Moon is committed to guiding individuals on their journey to emotional resilience and personal growth.
Cassidy Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94115 (Online Only)
I strive to offer you a relationship in which you can not only receive nonjudgmental listening and insight, but also real, pragmatic help.
I believe that insecure relationships (of many forms!) are the root of most suffering. As a result, my work is focused on those who wish to improve their relational lives. This includes single people who aspire to having a romantic relationship, but who seem to encounter difficulties in securing one; those who are already in a romantic relationship, but are facing challenges; people contending with struggles with friends or family; or people who aren't so sure about how they relate to, well, themselves. I also work with those who aren't even necessarily sure what has them down or anxious, but who hope to learn and to get unstuck!
I strive to offer you a relationship in which you can not only receive nonjudgmental listening and insight, but also real, pragmatic help.
I believe that insecure relationships (of many forms!) are the root of most suffering. As a result, my work is focused on those who wish to improve their relational lives. This includes single people who aspire to having a romantic relationship, but who seem to encounter difficulties in securing one; those who are already in a romantic relationship, but are facing challenges; people contending with struggles with friends or family; or people who aren't so sure about how they relate to, well, themselves. I also work with those who aren't even necessarily sure what has them down or anxious, but who hope to learn and to get unstuck!
Jeff Taylor
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94114
Many of my patients are adults and older adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, grief/loss, life transitions, and relationship challenges. My therapeutic approach is warm, genuine, and engaging and often combines interpersonal, cognitive-behavioral, and attachment perspectives within a safe and collaborative therapeutic relationship. I am passionate about helping my patients to identify their inherent strengths and motivations for change while also bringing awareness to obstacles that may be blocking them from experiencing lives that feel fulfilling and meaningful.
Many of my patients are adults and older adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, grief/loss, life transitions, and relationship challenges. My therapeutic approach is warm, genuine, and engaging and often combines interpersonal, cognitive-behavioral, and attachment perspectives within a safe and collaborative therapeutic relationship. I am passionate about helping my patients to identify their inherent strengths and motivations for change while also bringing awareness to obstacles that may be blocking them from experiencing lives that feel fulfilling and meaningful.
David S. Wu
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SEP
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94112
Something has you feeing off... You are a hardworking adult who gives it your all. You want to feel good, connected, and supported. But instead, it never feels good enough! You are exhausted & overwhelmed day & night. You find yourself constantly running on empty or on edge. Simple tasks like scheduling and eating feel like chores. You can’t even enjoy a night out if it happens at all. You get along with others, and so many people and communities rely on you. And yet, you feel like you don’t belong, or those you love don’t really see you. Let’s not even start with our society and world.
Something has you feeing off... You are a hardworking adult who gives it your all. You want to feel good, connected, and supported. But instead, it never feels good enough! You are exhausted & overwhelmed day & night. You find yourself constantly running on empty or on edge. Simple tasks like scheduling and eating feel like chores. You can’t even enjoy a night out if it happens at all. You get along with others, and so many people and communities rely on you. And yet, you feel like you don’t belong, or those you love don’t really see you. Let’s not even start with our society and world.
Emilee Kerr
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94117 (Online Only)
You want to feel confident and centered when anxiety, depression and relationship issues come up, but you struggle with what to do. You may be feeling overwhelmed, fed up, exhausted, self critical, untethered due to conflict, or afraid of disappointing people you care about. You’re ready to learn how to settle the storm of emotions and enjoy deep relationships without patterns from your past getting in the way. You’re ready to stop feeling like you have to shrink down or shut down and instead feel secure and comfortable in who you are and how you connect to the people you love.
You want to feel confident and centered when anxiety, depression and relationship issues come up, but you struggle with what to do. You may be feeling overwhelmed, fed up, exhausted, self critical, untethered due to conflict, or afraid of disappointing people you care about. You’re ready to learn how to settle the storm of emotions and enjoy deep relationships without patterns from your past getting in the way. You’re ready to stop feeling like you have to shrink down or shut down and instead feel secure and comfortable in who you are and how you connect to the people you love.
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While need for human connection appears to be innate, the ability to form healthy, loving relationships is learned. Some evidence suggests that the ability to form a stable relationship starts to form in infancy, in a child's earliest experiences with a caregiver who reliably meets the infant's needs for food, care, warmth, protection, stimulation, and social contact. Such relationships are not destiny, but they are theorized to establish deeply ingrained patterns of relating to others. The end of a relationship, however, is often a source of great psychological anguish.