Therapists in Bayview, San Francisco, CA
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Brian Wolfe
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Bayview, San Francisco, CA 94124 (Online Only)
I cannot imagine an "ideal" client.(s) I do enjoy working with engaged individuals, teenagers, couples and families interested in learning more about themselves and their relationships in the world. I have been well versed in a myriad of theoretical modalities Being eclectic means being able to utilize many different ways of treatment for support with an emphasis on evidence based treatment. I do not believe my clients must be in therapy forever. I appreciate setting benchmarks in treatment with achievable outcome goals. I believe most people want to feel graceful and dignified in their lives and relationships.
I cannot imagine an "ideal" client.(s) I do enjoy working with engaged individuals, teenagers, couples and families interested in learning more about themselves and their relationships in the world. I have been well versed in a myriad of theoretical modalities Being eclectic means being able to utilize many different ways of treatment for support with an emphasis on evidence based treatment. I do not believe my clients must be in therapy forever. I appreciate setting benchmarks in treatment with achievable outcome goals. I believe most people want to feel graceful and dignified in their lives and relationships.
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Isaac Ozobiani
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bayview, San Francisco, CA 94124
Isaac Ozobiani is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California who has been practicing since 1988. He has a Ph.D., PsyD degree in Health Service Management and in Clinical Psychology from La Salle University and California Southern University respectively. Isaac collaborates with clients on how to get from where they are in their lives currently to where they want to be. He uses cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, and motivational interviewing techniques to work with clients.
Isaac Ozobiani is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California who has been practicing since 1988. He has a Ph.D., PsyD degree in Health Service Management and in Clinical Psychology from La Salle University and California Southern University respectively. Isaac collaborates with clients on how to get from where they are in their lives currently to where they want to be. He uses cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, and motivational interviewing techniques to work with clients.
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Justen Wiggins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bayview, San Francisco, CA 94124
Justen Wiggins, LCSW. CBT-based mindfulness. 20yrs retired military. Specializing in trauma-informed therapy approaches addressing PTSD, moral injury, co-occurring SUD and behavioral issues, and life balance application.
Justen Wiggins, LCSW. CBT-based mindfulness. 20yrs retired military. Specializing in trauma-informed therapy approaches addressing PTSD, moral injury, co-occurring SUD and behavioral issues, and life balance application.
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Claudia E Rivas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bayview, San Francisco, CA 94188 (Online Only)
Learn ways to manage stress and symptoms in a safe and non-judgmental environment. I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field, providing psychotherapy via HIPAA compliant online platform.
Learn ways to manage stress and symptoms in a safe and non-judgmental environment. I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field, providing psychotherapy via HIPAA compliant online platform.
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It's wonderful that you took the first step to feeling better. Are you finding yourself overwhelmed by feelings of sadness? Maybe you often experience a general sense of discontent. Are you struggling with a major transition? Or perhaps you can't stop thinking about all the things that could go wrong. If you can relate to any of these scenarios, you're not alone. Many with similar concerns seek therapy to feel better. Therapy is a powerful medium that can provide many tools and strategies to help you navigate life’s challenges. I'd like to invite you to reach out to me to see if therapy could help you too.
It's wonderful that you took the first step to feeling better. Are you finding yourself overwhelmed by feelings of sadness? Maybe you often experience a general sense of discontent. Are you struggling with a major transition? Or perhaps you can't stop thinking about all the things that could go wrong. If you can relate to any of these scenarios, you're not alone. Many with similar concerns seek therapy to feel better. Therapy is a powerful medium that can provide many tools and strategies to help you navigate life’s challenges. I'd like to invite you to reach out to me to see if therapy could help you too.
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Diamond McMillian
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bayview, San Francisco, CA 94124
Hello, my name is Diamond McMillian. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in San Francisco, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in anxiety, depression, relationship issues, stress, and Trauma, using a holistic, integrated, evidence-based approach to current life challenges. I have found that my style and approach are a good fit for teens, young adults, and aging adults who may be dealing with the challenges of trauma, social pressures, and life transitions. This often takes the form of anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship issues.
Hello, my name is Diamond McMillian. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in San Francisco, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in anxiety, depression, relationship issues, stress, and Trauma, using a holistic, integrated, evidence-based approach to current life challenges. I have found that my style and approach are a good fit for teens, young adults, and aging adults who may be dealing with the challenges of trauma, social pressures, and life transitions. This often takes the form of anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship issues.
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Kypris Aster Drake (She They)
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Bayview, San Francisco, CA 94188 (Online Only)
I understand how sad and scary it can feel when you're struggling in a relationship. I help LGBTQ and CNM people heal issues with relationships, sexuality, and negative life patterns. Together we’ll make a plan to move forward improving your relationships, which involves a combination of learning to feel and understand your emotions, and using mindfulness to help you soothe yourself if the emotions get too big to manage in the moment. For CNM people, we’ll talk a lot about what these relationships can be like and figure out what does and doesn’t work for you. We’ll work as a team!
I understand how sad and scary it can feel when you're struggling in a relationship. I help LGBTQ and CNM people heal issues with relationships, sexuality, and negative life patterns. Together we’ll make a plan to move forward improving your relationships, which involves a combination of learning to feel and understand your emotions, and using mindfulness to help you soothe yourself if the emotions get too big to manage in the moment. For CNM people, we’ll talk a lot about what these relationships can be like and figure out what does and doesn’t work for you. We’ll work as a team!
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Some problems in life can be difficult to deal with. It can be hard to make progress. It can be hard to understand why we feel the way we do, or to understand why we do the things we do. We can be stifled by fear, hampered by low self-esteem, or suffer from being too hard on ourselves. It can seem that we have the same kind of problems or painful emotions over and over.
Some problems in life can be difficult to deal with. It can be hard to make progress. It can be hard to understand why we feel the way we do, or to understand why we do the things we do. We can be stifled by fear, hampered by low self-esteem, or suffer from being too hard on ourselves. It can seem that we have the same kind of problems or painful emotions over and over.
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Christina Nicole Cabral
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Bayview, San Francisco, CA 94124
Christina Cabral, LMFT137667 Specialty areas: Anxiety, life transitions, attachment issues, anger management and perinatal mental health. Works with children, teens, & young adults. Utilizes an integrative approach composed of psychodynamic, CBT, mindfulness, client-centered, and strength -based interventions. I work from a client centered approach and value connection and the therapeutic relationship. I believe a safe, positive environment fosters the setting for vulnerability and comfortability.
Christina Cabral, LMFT137667 Specialty areas: Anxiety, life transitions, attachment issues, anger management and perinatal mental health. Works with children, teens, & young adults. Utilizes an integrative approach composed of psychodynamic, CBT, mindfulness, client-centered, and strength -based interventions. I work from a client centered approach and value connection and the therapeutic relationship. I believe a safe, positive environment fosters the setting for vulnerability and comfortability.
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Lisa Padilla
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bayview, San Francisco, CA 94109 (Online Only)
Lisa Padilla is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Michigan who has been practicing since 2015. She has a Master's of Clinical Social Work focusing on Psychotherapy and Clinical Social Work from Florida State University. Lisa has a demonstrated history of working in the mental health care industry. She is skilled in Addiction Counseling, Military Mental Health, Treatment Planning, Co-Occuring Disorders, Psychological Assessment, Interpersonal Relationship Issues (Intimacy, Codependency, Trust Rebuilding and more), LGBTQ+ Counseling, and Severe Mental Health Care. Lisa provides in-person services and telehealth treatment.
Lisa Padilla is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Michigan who has been practicing since 2015. She has a Master's of Clinical Social Work focusing on Psychotherapy and Clinical Social Work from Florida State University. Lisa has a demonstrated history of working in the mental health care industry. She is skilled in Addiction Counseling, Military Mental Health, Treatment Planning, Co-Occuring Disorders, Psychological Assessment, Interpersonal Relationship Issues (Intimacy, Codependency, Trust Rebuilding and more), LGBTQ+ Counseling, and Severe Mental Health Care. Lisa provides in-person services and telehealth treatment.
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Leanne Spagnola
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Bayview, San Francisco, CA 94109 (Online Only)
The therapeutic relationship is the biggest indicator of successful outcomes in therapy. I'm glad you are here in search of the right therapist for you. I work from a trauma-informed psychodynamic perspective. I focus on the nature and quality of the relationships in your life, past and present, to identify strengths, pain points, patterns, and connections. When appropriate, I utilize principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to assist you in moving toward your goals.
The therapeutic relationship is the biggest indicator of successful outcomes in therapy. I'm glad you are here in search of the right therapist for you. I work from a trauma-informed psychodynamic perspective. I focus on the nature and quality of the relationships in your life, past and present, to identify strengths, pain points, patterns, and connections. When appropriate, I utilize principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to assist you in moving toward your goals.
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As a clinician, my objective is to collaboratively tailor a plan that will aid you in achieving your goals. Often individuals seek assistance for depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, family conflict, relationship difficulties, alcohol and substance use, ADHD, and life stressors. We can work on these together. Along with taking a strengths-based approach, I use a variety of evidence-based and creative techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, behavior modification, mindfulness, relaxation, art and play therapy, development of coping skills, family systems, and more.
As a clinician, my objective is to collaboratively tailor a plan that will aid you in achieving your goals. Often individuals seek assistance for depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, family conflict, relationship difficulties, alcohol and substance use, ADHD, and life stressors. We can work on these together. Along with taking a strengths-based approach, I use a variety of evidence-based and creative techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, behavior modification, mindfulness, relaxation, art and play therapy, development of coping skills, family systems, and more.
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Kim Williams
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Bayview, San Francisco, CA 94109 (Online Only)
Kim Williams is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California who has been practicing since 2009. She has a Masters of Arts in Counseling and Psychology. Kim's goal is to provide you with directive feedback to help identify current dynamics in relationships, reach a resolution to long-standing patterns, and support you in your efforts to lead a fulfilling life. Kim offers a truly relaxed environment where you're free to be your true authentic self. "? Outside of work, Kim enjoys spending time with family and friends and watching Netflix.
Kim Williams is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California who has been practicing since 2009. She has a Masters of Arts in Counseling and Psychology. Kim's goal is to provide you with directive feedback to help identify current dynamics in relationships, reach a resolution to long-standing patterns, and support you in your efforts to lead a fulfilling life. Kim offers a truly relaxed environment where you're free to be your true authentic self. "? Outside of work, Kim enjoys spending time with family and friends and watching Netflix.
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Gabriela Parra
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bayview, San Francisco, CA 94109 (Online Only)
Gabriela Parra is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been practicing since 2007. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from UCLA and a Master’s Degree in Social Welfare from UCLA. Gabriela has gained extensive experience in working with young children, adolescents, adults, and older adults over the past 16 years as a mental health therapist. She believes in using a warm, empathetic, and strengths-based approach along with light-hearted humor to foster trust, build therapeutic alliances, and facilitate deeper emotional work with clients.
Gabriela Parra is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been practicing since 2007. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from UCLA and a Master’s Degree in Social Welfare from UCLA. Gabriela has gained extensive experience in working with young children, adolescents, adults, and older adults over the past 16 years as a mental health therapist. She believes in using a warm, empathetic, and strengths-based approach along with light-hearted humor to foster trust, build therapeutic alliances, and facilitate deeper emotional work with clients.
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30 years helping clients make peace with trauma, abuse, grief, anxiety, depression, parenting distress, addiction, coming out, disease, death, and unresolved pain from relationship misfortune. Individual psychotherapy focused on at least four themes: 1. Frank talk about what has gone wrong or been missing, and acknowledgement of afflicted feelings; 2. Grief work focused on moving past trauma, deprivation, loss, disillusionment, disloyalty, and inconsolability; 3. Replacing unfortunate habits (of mind, heart or action) with ways of living that clients would now find most comfortable; 4.
30 years helping clients make peace with trauma, abuse, grief, anxiety, depression, parenting distress, addiction, coming out, disease, death, and unresolved pain from relationship misfortune. Individual psychotherapy focused on at least four themes: 1. Frank talk about what has gone wrong or been missing, and acknowledgement of afflicted feelings; 2. Grief work focused on moving past trauma, deprivation, loss, disillusionment, disloyalty, and inconsolability; 3. Replacing unfortunate habits (of mind, heart or action) with ways of living that clients would now find most comfortable; 4.
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Dr. Jeannine McAdams is a Psychologist in California who has been practicing since 2024. Dr. McAdams supports client to become more selfaware, manage and move through distressing symptoms and mood states, set and reach goals, heal and manage depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar, and other mental health issues. Dr. McAdams offers nonjudgmental, heart centered assessment and psychotherapy. Adults, adolescents, couples, families, neurodivergent and LQBTQ+ welcome. In her free time, Dr. McAdams loves to be outdoors, snowboard and surf, garden, and hike. She loves dogs and camping under the stars.
Dr. Jeannine McAdams is a Psychologist in California who has been practicing since 2024. Dr. McAdams supports client to become more selfaware, manage and move through distressing symptoms and mood states, set and reach goals, heal and manage depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar, and other mental health issues. Dr. McAdams offers nonjudgmental, heart centered assessment and psychotherapy. Adults, adolescents, couples, families, neurodivergent and LQBTQ+ welcome. In her free time, Dr. McAdams loves to be outdoors, snowboard and surf, garden, and hike. She loves dogs and camping under the stars.
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Luke Meier is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in California who has been practicing since 2013. Luke helps clients by listening, being practical, and offering experienced anecdotes. Outside of work, Luke enjoys lifting weights, writing, and finding any reason to be competitive.
Luke Meier is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in California who has been practicing since 2013. Luke helps clients by listening, being practical, and offering experienced anecdotes. Outside of work, Luke enjoys lifting weights, writing, and finding any reason to be competitive.
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Paullette Rosette
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Bayview, San Francisco, CA 94109
Paullette Rosette is a Licensed Mental and Family Therapist in California who has been practicing since 2018. She has a Master of Arts in Marital and Family Therapy from University of San Diego. Paullette believes it is crucial as an effective therapist to create a safe space for clients from a variety of backgrounds along with a range of needs. She can provide a variety of approaches such as CBT, DBT, and attachment-based therapy depending on the needs and goals of each client. Paullette is also flexible in not only providing individual therapy, but also family therapy and couples therapy.
Paullette Rosette is a Licensed Mental and Family Therapist in California who has been practicing since 2018. She has a Master of Arts in Marital and Family Therapy from University of San Diego. Paullette believes it is crucial as an effective therapist to create a safe space for clients from a variety of backgrounds along with a range of needs. She can provide a variety of approaches such as CBT, DBT, and attachment-based therapy depending on the needs and goals of each client. Paullette is also flexible in not only providing individual therapy, but also family therapy and couples therapy.
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Rima Salem
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Bayview, San Francisco, CA 94109 (Online Only)
Rima is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with over 15 years of clinical experience working with a variety of individuals, children, and families on their goals for overall health and wellbeing. Rima began her professional career as an elementary school teacher, where she developed a desire to help her students and families cope with the stressors in life that made education challenging. Witnessing the struggles of the children in her classroom left a lasting impression on Rima, and she knew that she wanted to help the community in a different way.
Rima is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with over 15 years of clinical experience working with a variety of individuals, children, and families on their goals for overall health and wellbeing. Rima began her professional career as an elementary school teacher, where she developed a desire to help her students and families cope with the stressors in life that made education challenging. Witnessing the struggles of the children in her classroom left a lasting impression on Rima, and she knew that she wanted to help the community in a different way.
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Roshini Kumar
Licensed Professional Counselor, MRC, LPCC
Verified Verified
Bayview, San Francisco, CA 94109
Roshini Kumar is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in California who has been practicing since 2015. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Studio Art from Baylor University and a Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling Psychology from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. As a licensed therapist and a certified Pilates instructor, Roshini values the holistic mind/body approach by using evidence-based therapies of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy alongside mindful movement.
Roshini Kumar is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in California who has been practicing since 2015. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Studio Art from Baylor University and a Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling Psychology from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. As a licensed therapist and a certified Pilates instructor, Roshini values the holistic mind/body approach by using evidence-based therapies of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy alongside mindful movement.
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Does insurance cover therapy, prescriptions and other behavioral health services?
In general, yes. Laws in the U.S. require insurers to cover essential behavioral health care at the same level as other health care services. Most health plans require a medical diagnosis and treatments that are evidence based and medically essential. This means that life coaching and alternative therapies are not covered, nor is therapy without a diagnosis. Call the number on the back or your insurance card or visit your insurance company's website to review your Summary of Benefits. If you have insurance through your employer, your Human Resources department may also be able to answer questions.
How much does therapy cost with insurance?
The cost of therapy depends on your region, how much training and experience your therapist has, and the type of treatment. The rate for talk therapy generally falls between $100 and $250. For a client seeing an in-network provider, the cost of therapy is often similar to the cost of other health care services. Clients pay co-pays and may need to satisfy a plan’s deductible before benefits kick in.
What is the difference between In-Network and Out-of-Network insurance coverage?
An in-network provider has contracted with an insurer to get paid directly for services, and to accept the insurer’s rate of compensation. Clients are responsible for deductibles and copays. If a therapist is out of network, that means that the client pays the therapist directly for services at the therapist’s regular fee. Out-of-Network providers often give clients a receipt so that they can file for partial reimbursement with their insurance company.
Is it difficult to find an In-Network therapist?
It is not unusual for therapists to limit the number of insurance patients in their practice, so it’s important to check in-network availability when you schedule your first appointment. In regions and times where therapy is in high demand it may take longer to get scheduled with an in-network therapist.
What is the difference between HMO and PPO insurance plans?
HMO health plans only cover in-network services, there is no reimbursement for out-of-network providers. PPO plans often cover both in- and out-of-network services, though the client may pay more for out-of-network services.
What is a Superbill?
A superbill is a receipt for therapy services. It provides all the information required by insurance companies to reimburse you for out-of-network services, including the diagnostic codes for your care, the amount paid, and the dates and duration of care.
Does insurance cover Online therapy?
Many therapists who shifted their practice to online therapy during the pandemic have kept that arrangement. And most insurers continue to cover telehealth services, with a few exceptions. Preventive care (such as an annual depression screening) is often required to be in-person to be covered, and some states require prescribers of controlled substances to see those patients in person.
Does insurance cover Group therapy?
Many insurance plans provide coverage for group therapy provided there is a medical diagnosis for group members, but there are some noteworthy exceptions. For example, Medicare does not always cover group therapy. Group therapy tends to cost less than individual therapy.
Does insurance cover Couples therapy?
Most insurance companies do not cover the cost of couples therapy because there is no medical diagnosis or medically necessary treatment. However, a few plans will offer a limited benefit, so it is still worth checking with your insurance company. Sometimes therapy is covered for a couple when one person has a diagnosis and another family member joins them for joint therapy, but it is considered therapy for the medical condition that includes a family member as a listener or helper, not couples counseling. Without insurance, most clients pay between $100-300 per 60-90 min session for couples therapy. Often clients can find classes or workshops that make it more affordable to work on their relationship. And some employers offer Employee Assistance Plans that help defray the cost of couples therapy.
What is an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)?
Employee Assistance Plans are purchased by employers for the benefit of their employees. EAPs typically assist employees with referrals and may also provide the first few sessions of therapy free of charge, with the patient's regular health insurance kicking in after those initial sessions. EAP benefits often apply to all types of therapy without the need for a medical diagnosis, making it easier to access couples therapy, therapy for life transitions, and other non-medical counseling. Just as with standard health insurance, clients should always check that a provider accepts their EAP benefits before scheduling.
Learn more about Insurance Coverage and Finding Affordable Therapy
Learn more about Insurance Coverage and Finding Affordable Therapy