Female Therapists in San Francisco County, CA

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Alicia Corwin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94112  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Folks that may benefit most from my therapeutical style find themselves at a crossroads. They are noticing something in their life feels out of line with their desired state of wellbeing and this creates the feeling of an itchy sweater. They are curious about how to make change but not sure where to start. They seek reflection, reframing, and reconciliation with their personal needs.
Folks that may benefit most from my therapeutical style find themselves at a crossroads. They are noticing something in their life feels out of line with their desired state of wellbeing and this creates the feeling of an itchy sweater. They are curious about how to make change but not sure where to start. They seek reflection, reframing, and reconciliation with their personal needs.
(415) 630-6783 View (415) 630-6783
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Caitlin O'Brient Bauer
ACCG, PCAC, BFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94107  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I provide ADHD, Business, & Life Coaching for adults in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. I specialize in working with women in tech, new moms, entrepreneurs, and creatives.
I provide ADHD, Business, & Life Coaching for adults in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. I specialize in working with women in tech, new moms, entrepreneurs, and creatives.
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Carly Earnshaw
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94122
Did you once consider yourself to be a creative or compassionate person who had the potential to do wonderful things? Are you the kind of person who needs to make a difference just as much as you need to make a living? Through your art, your activism or your service to others, you had always intended to live a life filled with meaning and purpose. But you've somehow lost your way. Perhaps you're working a job that doesn't suit you. Or an important relationship just ended and you're not feeling capable or worthy of the life you once meant to pursue.
Did you once consider yourself to be a creative or compassionate person who had the potential to do wonderful things? Are you the kind of person who needs to make a difference just as much as you need to make a living? Through your art, your activism or your service to others, you had always intended to live a life filled with meaning and purpose. But you've somehow lost your way. Perhaps you're working a job that doesn't suit you. Or an important relationship just ended and you're not feeling capable or worthy of the life you once meant to pursue.
(415) 494-8329 View (415) 494-8329
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Rebekah B. Tinker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94117
I believe the therapeutic relationship is built from trust and sincerity. My hope is to hold space for a genuine connection that fosters dynamic self reflection. Looking deeper into the layers of experience that inform our internal gaze and external lens, and what we intrinsically value and believe. Whether you are looking to unravel patterns of codependency, improve communication with your partner(s), or navigate through body shame and disordered eating, I see opportunity for clarity and resolve.
I believe the therapeutic relationship is built from trust and sincerity. My hope is to hold space for a genuine connection that fosters dynamic self reflection. Looking deeper into the layers of experience that inform our internal gaze and external lens, and what we intrinsically value and believe. Whether you are looking to unravel patterns of codependency, improve communication with your partner(s), or navigate through body shame and disordered eating, I see opportunity for clarity and resolve.
(415) 534-4113 View (415) 534-4113
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Renu Maria Ghira Cappelli
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94118
My psychotherapy practice aims to reveal and nurture your inner life so that you can have a more expansive experience of yourself in the world.
My psychotherapy practice aims to reveal and nurture your inner life so that you can have a more expansive experience of yourself in the world.
(628) 333-3090 View (628) 333-3090
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Beth Cassel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, SEP
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94115
Successful therapy means getting to the root of deeply held internal conflicts, false beliefs and feelings about who we are. These often originate from trauma and attachment wounding, directing our behavior, keeping us in looping ineffective patterns and restricting our tolerance for a full range of emotions. Parts work, somatic and trauma focused modalities and my warm, flexible, interactive approach augment our collaboration. You determine the pace of our work as I attune to your uniqueness and need for safety. When a problem solving approach is needed, I offer tools to ease anxiety and navigate through hardships.
Successful therapy means getting to the root of deeply held internal conflicts, false beliefs and feelings about who we are. These often originate from trauma and attachment wounding, directing our behavior, keeping us in looping ineffective patterns and restricting our tolerance for a full range of emotions. Parts work, somatic and trauma focused modalities and my warm, flexible, interactive approach augment our collaboration. You determine the pace of our work as I attune to your uniqueness and need for safety. When a problem solving approach is needed, I offer tools to ease anxiety and navigate through hardships.
(415) 237-4332 View (415) 237-4332
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Justine Byk
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94123  (Online Only)
We all experience challenging times in our lives. I imagine you are here because you want to make a change. You may be seeking relief from something that has been weighing on you, or ready to explore making changes to bring more joy and fulfillment into your life. Whatever you are seeking, I would be honored to support you on this very important journey.
We all experience challenging times in our lives. I imagine you are here because you want to make a change. You may be seeking relief from something that has been weighing on you, or ready to explore making changes to bring more joy and fulfillment into your life. Whatever you are seeking, I would be honored to support you on this very important journey.
(415) 857-1922 View (415) 857-1922
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Lori B Bloustein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94110  (Online Only)
It has been said that all sickness is home-sickness. Your one true life is calling and therapy is a pathway home. Having a trusted companion on the journey is invaluable in the unfolding. A good therapist is a sounding board, a guide, a coach, a compassionate ear and an excellent compass. Someone who not only creates a safe space for exploration but joins you in the weeds, helps comb through the confusions, and acts, at the same time, as a referee, an archivist and a witness. A good therapist stands out of the way when the work is moving along & gently encourages when the work is stuck or sidelined.
It has been said that all sickness is home-sickness. Your one true life is calling and therapy is a pathway home. Having a trusted companion on the journey is invaluable in the unfolding. A good therapist is a sounding board, a guide, a coach, a compassionate ear and an excellent compass. Someone who not only creates a safe space for exploration but joins you in the weeds, helps comb through the confusions, and acts, at the same time, as a referee, an archivist and a witness. A good therapist stands out of the way when the work is moving along & gently encourages when the work is stuck or sidelined.
(415) 798-9519 View (415) 798-9519
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Allison Chase
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94118
Hello, I am Allison Chase. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with a decade of experience working with individuals and couples. My areas of focus are infertility, pregnancy, postpartum and adjusting to parenthood. I also have experience in and enjoy helping clients struggling with life transitions, anxiety and depression. In my work with clients, I provide new perspectives, challenge unhelpful thinking patterns and help client's develop coping skills to help overcome challenges.I believe feeling validated, understood and seen are important to healing and growth.
Hello, I am Allison Chase. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with a decade of experience working with individuals and couples. My areas of focus are infertility, pregnancy, postpartum and adjusting to parenthood. I also have experience in and enjoy helping clients struggling with life transitions, anxiety and depression. In my work with clients, I provide new perspectives, challenge unhelpful thinking patterns and help client's develop coping skills to help overcome challenges.I believe feeling validated, understood and seen are important to healing and growth.
(415) 877-4252 View (415) 877-4252
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Miya G Yung @ The Connective
Pre-Licensed Professional, ACSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94102
Hi, I'm Miya! I specialize in working with LGBTQ+, Asian American & Pacific Islander, and other POC/immigrant communities. I support clients who are exploring their identities, processing trauma and grief, making sense of family patterns and cultural influences, struggling with anxiety or depression, or just wanting to become a better version of themselves.
Hi, I'm Miya! I specialize in working with LGBTQ+, Asian American & Pacific Islander, and other POC/immigrant communities. I support clients who are exploring their identities, processing trauma and grief, making sense of family patterns and cultural influences, struggling with anxiety or depression, or just wanting to become a better version of themselves.
(628) 345-5836 View (628) 345-5836
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Cara De Boer
Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94105  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, and trauma utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to focus on bringing awareness of how thoughts, feelings, and actions are connected and impact each other. One of my goals is to help my clients find their passion and wellness to thrive.
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, and trauma utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to focus on bringing awareness of how thoughts, feelings, and actions are connected and impact each other. One of my goals is to help my clients find their passion and wellness to thrive.
(415) 723-5579 View (415) 723-5579
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Svenson Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94118
If your child has experienced trauma & dissociation, they may have trouble managing their feelings, communicating their needs, or be using challenging behaviors. The world can feel scary to the traumatized child, so it's hard for them to communicate. They often cope in ways that were the best solution during the trauma, but no longer fit current circumstances, and which seem confusing or destructive. I see it as my job to help your child explore their inner world, so, through the language of play, they can learn how to express emotions, solve problems, & get needs met in healthy ways that fit the present!
If your child has experienced trauma & dissociation, they may have trouble managing their feelings, communicating their needs, or be using challenging behaviors. The world can feel scary to the traumatized child, so it's hard for them to communicate. They often cope in ways that were the best solution during the trauma, but no longer fit current circumstances, and which seem confusing or destructive. I see it as my job to help your child explore their inner world, so, through the language of play, they can learn how to express emotions, solve problems, & get needs met in healthy ways that fit the present!
(628) 227-6135 View (628) 227-6135
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Amma H Tai
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94102
Hello and welcome! I am a licensed clinical psychologist providing individual and group therapy in English, Cantonese and Mandarin. I specialize in anxiety disorders, stress and related conditions, and provide ADHD evaluation. Change may cause stress, but dealing with a change successfully would leave us stronger, more confident, and better prepared for a new chapter in our life. My approach is practical, focusing on fast symptom relief. I will help you understand your concerns and guide you to solutions you believe are best by learning new skills that will allow you to deal with challenges and maximize your full potential.
Hello and welcome! I am a licensed clinical psychologist providing individual and group therapy in English, Cantonese and Mandarin. I specialize in anxiety disorders, stress and related conditions, and provide ADHD evaluation. Change may cause stress, but dealing with a change successfully would leave us stronger, more confident, and better prepared for a new chapter in our life. My approach is practical, focusing on fast symptom relief. I will help you understand your concerns and guide you to solutions you believe are best by learning new skills that will allow you to deal with challenges and maximize your full potential.
(628) 333-6588 View (628) 333-6588
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Carrie Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94114
Is your family navigating significant changes, transitions, or a recent diagnosis or identified learning difference? Is your child struggling with self-esteem, behavior challenges, or anxiety and depression? Do you want to break a cycle of blame and resentment in your intimate relationship, or need a couples tune-up? Are you searching for more fulfillment and less stress in your busy life? These are just a few of the issues I am experienced in treating as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT79984). I offer psychotherapy for children, adolescents, families, couples, and individuals.
Is your family navigating significant changes, transitions, or a recent diagnosis or identified learning difference? Is your child struggling with self-esteem, behavior challenges, or anxiety and depression? Do you want to break a cycle of blame and resentment in your intimate relationship, or need a couples tune-up? Are you searching for more fulfillment and less stress in your busy life? These are just a few of the issues I am experienced in treating as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT79984). I offer psychotherapy for children, adolescents, families, couples, and individuals.
(415) 969-9429 View (415) 969-9429
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Kim Strong @ The Connective
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94102
Hi, I’m Kim, and I am honored to be a catalyst to healing and change in your life. Everyone’s story is unique and challenging in it’s own way. I believe life is a journey of learning how to be your best self, and this is not always easy. You must be brave. Sometimes we need support in learning how to learn about ourselves. I believe therapy can be an effective tool for gaining insight into who you are now, who you want to become, and how to get there.
Hi, I’m Kim, and I am honored to be a catalyst to healing and change in your life. Everyone’s story is unique and challenging in it’s own way. I believe life is a journey of learning how to be your best self, and this is not always easy. You must be brave. Sometimes we need support in learning how to learn about ourselves. I believe therapy can be an effective tool for gaining insight into who you are now, who you want to become, and how to get there.
(415) 914-1191 View (415) 914-1191
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Alice Knutson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94102
I work with individuals and couples in a variety of different areas, some of them include loss, anxiety, depression, and trauma. People often come in to work on a specific issue while others come in because something feels wrong, or because they want to gain a deeper understanding of themselves. My work with couples involves helping them work through areas in their relationship where they are struggling or feeling at a loss and we work together to help them gain new and lasting relational skills, often with a focus on communication.
I work with individuals and couples in a variety of different areas, some of them include loss, anxiety, depression, and trauma. People often come in to work on a specific issue while others come in because something feels wrong, or because they want to gain a deeper understanding of themselves. My work with couples involves helping them work through areas in their relationship where they are struggling or feeling at a loss and we work together to help them gain new and lasting relational skills, often with a focus on communication.
(415) 775-4995 View (415) 775-4995
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Lauren Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94102  (Online Only)
In my practice, I help you to live the life that you want. We will uncover the things that are keeping you from being as happy and fulfilled as you would like to be. With an integration of many different treatment orientations, I implement the techniques that are the most effective for your particular needs. My mission is to empower and educate you so that eventually, you can be your own therapist.
In my practice, I help you to live the life that you want. We will uncover the things that are keeping you from being as happy and fulfilled as you would like to be. With an integration of many different treatment orientations, I implement the techniques that are the most effective for your particular needs. My mission is to empower and educate you so that eventually, you can be your own therapist.
(628) 600-1689 View (628) 600-1689
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Julie K Peters
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, APCC
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94114  (Online Only)
Welcome, I bring a strong skill base working in LGBTQIA+, addiction and PTSD communitites. I love working with Couples and families, and I'm passionate about helping students navigate studying and self-care. I'm here to help you utilize your innate creativity, and I'm excited to aid you as you enact new patterns in your relationship with yourself and others. You will experience me as an affirming clinician who values and acknowledges your marginalized identity and the intersection of the many roles you embody. You can expect kindness from me and a treatment space that expands to allow your unique perspective to shine.
Welcome, I bring a strong skill base working in LGBTQIA+, addiction and PTSD communitites. I love working with Couples and families, and I'm passionate about helping students navigate studying and self-care. I'm here to help you utilize your innate creativity, and I'm excited to aid you as you enact new patterns in your relationship with yourself and others. You will experience me as an affirming clinician who values and acknowledges your marginalized identity and the intersection of the many roles you embody. You can expect kindness from me and a treatment space that expands to allow your unique perspective to shine.
(510) 380-5706 View (510) 380-5706
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Nancy Hoopes
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94131
Not accepting new clients
*MY PRACTICE IS CURRENTLY FULL.* Many of us long for deeper attachments, more intimate understanding from those around us, and new skills. Yet we can find ourselves avoiding the commitments and the profound effort that developing these require. We avoid hard work--physical, mental, or emotional. Seeking therapy and change requires courage and diligence. You are not lazy. However, you might be confounded by the barriers of fear, exhaustion, pain, or habit. My goal is to listen keenly and compassionately. I want to know your personal story, and I want you to feel understood and supported in your transformation.
*MY PRACTICE IS CURRENTLY FULL.* Many of us long for deeper attachments, more intimate understanding from those around us, and new skills. Yet we can find ourselves avoiding the commitments and the profound effort that developing these require. We avoid hard work--physical, mental, or emotional. Seeking therapy and change requires courage and diligence. You are not lazy. However, you might be confounded by the barriers of fear, exhaustion, pain, or habit. My goal is to listen keenly and compassionately. I want to know your personal story, and I want you to feel understood and supported in your transformation.
(415) 494-8455 View (415) 494-8455
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Jasyn Lezin - Expansive Therapy
Counselor, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94114  (Online Only)
I utilize a strength-based and psychodynamic approach that will guide you in re-establishing an authentic relationship with yourself and others so that you may show up lovingly and mindfully to the life you envision. My aim is to create a nurturing, non-judgmental space where clients can feel at home in the healing process. I use a sense of humor, empathy, and compassion to build rapport with clients, and also to support clients in feeling empowered on their transformative journey.
I utilize a strength-based and psychodynamic approach that will guide you in re-establishing an authentic relationship with yourself and others so that you may show up lovingly and mindfully to the life you envision. My aim is to create a nurturing, non-judgmental space where clients can feel at home in the healing process. I use a sense of humor, empathy, and compassion to build rapport with clients, and also to support clients in feeling empowered on their transformative journey.
(805) 312-7292 View (805) 312-7292
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Female Therapists

Does it matter what gender my therapist is?

In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.

Should I see a female therapist?

Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.

Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?

Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.

How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?

It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.