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Allison Prine
Marriage & Family Therapist, BS, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94106  (Online Only)
I value being present, vulnerable, and authentic in all areas; from being a mindful mother and partner in a neurodiverse family, to leading a non-profit inspired by my son's genetic syndrome, to nurturing profound growth, deep meaning, and lasting change with the clients I support.
You deserve to experience a life that is authentic, connected, and rich with meaning. It takes courage to rewrite your story from a place of disconnection, struggle, and fear, transforming it into a narrative full of empowerment, growth, and healing. Whether you are struggling with balance and identity in new parenthood, grieving infertility or pregnancy loss, processing your own neurodivergence, parenting a child with complex needs, grappling with the anxiety of being a millennial navigating the impact of life transitions on your relationships, career, and purpose in this overwhelming world, I am here to hold space for you.
I value being present, vulnerable, and authentic in all areas; from being a mindful mother and partner in a neurodiverse family, to leading a non-profit inspired by my son's genetic syndrome, to nurturing profound growth, deep meaning, and lasting change with the clients I support.
You deserve to experience a life that is authentic, connected, and rich with meaning. It takes courage to rewrite your story from a place of disconnection, struggle, and fear, transforming it into a narrative full of empowerment, growth, and healing. Whether you are struggling with balance and identity in new parenthood, grieving infertility or pregnancy loss, processing your own neurodivergence, parenting a child with complex needs, grappling with the anxiety of being a millennial navigating the impact of life transitions on your relationships, career, and purpose in this overwhelming world, I am here to hold space for you.
(415) 965-8631 View (415) 965-8631
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Sophia Ngo | Holistic Therapist For Asian Americans
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, PPSC
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94106
My specialties include anxiety, depression, life transitions, and working with AANHPI/BIPOC issues such as family conflict, intergenerational trauma, and cultural identity work.
Are you feeling stuck or even having a hard time identifying what the feelings are? Life can sometimes throw challenges that can impact our emotional well-being. Anxiety can affect your thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations, making it challenging to engage fully in life's activities. Depression can leave you feeling sad, hopeless, and disinterested in things you once enjoyed. It drains your energy and affects your sleep patterns, appetite, and overall motivation. I believe in the power of authentic and empathetic conversations that can help you understand the underlying cause of your problems and transform them for the better.
My specialties include anxiety, depression, life transitions, and working with AANHPI/BIPOC issues such as family conflict, intergenerational trauma, and cultural identity work.
Are you feeling stuck or even having a hard time identifying what the feelings are? Life can sometimes throw challenges that can impact our emotional well-being. Anxiety can affect your thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations, making it challenging to engage fully in life's activities. Depression can leave you feeling sad, hopeless, and disinterested in things you once enjoyed. It drains your energy and affects your sleep patterns, appetite, and overall motivation. I believe in the power of authentic and empathetic conversations that can help you understand the underlying cause of your problems and transform them for the better.
(408) 217-2865 View (408) 217-2865
Photo of Stephanie McWoods, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Stephanie McWoods
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94106  (Online Only)
Do you feel misunderstood and overwhelmed? Is people pleasing or code switching exhausting? Do you feel disconnected from YOU? Are you searching for a space that is safe to be YOU? Are you hyperaware of your melanin in white spaces? Are you searching for a therapist that understands the minority experience? I recognize the struggles of living while Black. And I champion disrupting White Supremacy and systemic racism. I am a firm believer in order to dismantle racism and White Supremacy we must individually address our trauma, unlearn internalized racism and develop skills to elevate our thinking and regulate our emotions.
Do you feel misunderstood and overwhelmed? Is people pleasing or code switching exhausting? Do you feel disconnected from YOU? Are you searching for a space that is safe to be YOU? Are you hyperaware of your melanin in white spaces? Are you searching for a therapist that understands the minority experience? I recognize the struggles of living while Black. And I champion disrupting White Supremacy and systemic racism. I am a firm believer in order to dismantle racism and White Supremacy we must individually address our trauma, unlearn internalized racism and develop skills to elevate our thinking and regulate our emotions.
(510) 491-0339 View (510) 491-0339
Photo of Hana Taberner, MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Hana Taberner
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94106  (Online Only)
Therapy shouldn't be a one-size-fits-all approach. Everyone has different problems with different skills and solutions that work best for them.
Therapy shouldn't be a one-size-fits-all approach. Everyone has different problems with different skills and solutions that work best for them.
(619) 393-1898 View (619) 393-1898
Photo of Christel M. Reid, APCC, Pre-Licensed Professional
Christel M. Reid
Pre-Licensed Professional, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94106  (Online Only)
You might be here because life feels unfulfilling and overwhelming - there’s a sense of staleness and repetition about your life that resembles groundhog day. Or maybe you just went through a big life event and don't recognize who you are or who you're supposed to be. Relentless negative self-talk tells you you’re failing at life but where the hell are you supposed to start? Small decisions about everyday life leave you overwhelmed, frozen – everything feels like a high-stakes decision and you struggle to find a sense of contentment in your day-to-day life. You feel perpetually overwhelmed and exhausted and constantly crave sleep.
You might be here because life feels unfulfilling and overwhelming - there’s a sense of staleness and repetition about your life that resembles groundhog day. Or maybe you just went through a big life event and don't recognize who you are or who you're supposed to be. Relentless negative self-talk tells you you’re failing at life but where the hell are you supposed to start? Small decisions about everyday life leave you overwhelmed, frozen – everything feels like a high-stakes decision and you struggle to find a sense of contentment in your day-to-day life. You feel perpetually overwhelmed and exhausted and constantly crave sleep.
(831) 273-3053 View (831) 273-3053
Photo of Shannon Jimenez, MA, APCC, Pre-Licensed Professional
Shannon Jimenez
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94106
Hello and Welcome! My passion is creating a safe and non judgmental space for you to freely express yourself. I bring an Integrative/Transpersonal approach to sessions through trauma informed mindfulness, somatic (body) awareness, strength-based, and experiential to help you tap into a more empowered you. The more we cultivate present moment awareness and learn to listen to our body, we can begin to set ourselves free from struggles of the past and worries of the future.
Hello and Welcome! My passion is creating a safe and non judgmental space for you to freely express yourself. I bring an Integrative/Transpersonal approach to sessions through trauma informed mindfulness, somatic (body) awareness, strength-based, and experiential to help you tap into a more empowered you. The more we cultivate present moment awareness and learn to listen to our body, we can begin to set ourselves free from struggles of the past and worries of the future.
(530) 338-1203 View (530) 338-1203
Family Therapy

What do family therapists do?

A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.

How long does therapy for families take to work?

Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.

How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?

You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.

Is therapy for families effective?

Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.