In Person Therapists in Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA

Hello, I'm Dr. Alicia Millard. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My approach to therapy is building rapport, listening to the client, and guiding your healing process. My focus areas are PTSD, complex trauma, depression, life and career coaching, and substance use. Typically, I focus my work on adults, individuals, and teenagers aged 13-17 years old. I am most comfortable working with clients with trauma, substance use, anxiety, depression, life transitions, career coaching, and relationship difficulties.

I'm Pablo, a Spanish-bilingual psychotherapist with a focus on rapid, results-oriented therapy. I offer a compassionate yet confrontational approach to facilitating meaningful change. Do not settle for solitude or succumb to despair or depression. You can learn to nurture a partnership, to enjoy sexual intimacy, to create meaningful relationships and to set healthy boundaries with those around you. Life CAN be beautiful!

Finding the right therapist can feel challenging, whether you’re looking for yourself, your child, or as a couple. I'm here to hold a welcoming, exploratory space where you can develop a deeper understanding of yourself and feel more confident. I specialize in working with kids, teens, couples, and the LGBTQ+ community. I have an accepting, collaborative approach. Through out work together, my clients learn to identify and express their emotions and develop healthy coping skills. As a result, their self esteem and communication improve and they feel less overwhelmed.

I see you. You're here because something isn't working. You know it is time to do the work of addressing current challenges so you can move through this chapter of life in a healthier way that honors you. Working up the nerve to go to therapy can feel like a overwhelming process, but it doesn't have to be. While there may be some anxiety-provoking aspects of working with me for the first time (or any therapist for that matter), you don't have to do it alone. You can bring ALL of who you are to our work together, and you've come to the right place!

Hello, I am John Avitabile, thank you for contacting me in your search for a mental health professional to help make your life a little bit more rewarding and enjoyable. I am licensed to practice in California as a Marriage and Family Therapist and have come to the practice of psychology late in life after four previous successful careers. This life journey has provided me with an unusually broad combination of formal education and real-life work experience that is quite unusual in this field.

Hello my name is Mara Snider. I am an MFT, CA Lic. 105397. I utilize a strengths-based, client-centered approach to therapy. I recognize the necessity of developing a safe relationship based on trust and non-judgmental response to meet your needs and honor your experience.

We are born with seeds of promise and life potential. However, life also comes with experiences and emotional trauma that can damage, block or inhibit that potential. The results of which can take forms such as depression, anxiety, low self esteem, vulnerability to abuse and relationship issues etc.. These struggles can be debilitating, soul destroying and often isolating. I am British born and have been in private practice as an analytically trained Jungian Psychotherapist for over thirty years. The Jungian depth perspective seeks to get to the root cause of your suffering and help create a connection to inner resources.

Accepting New Clients: In-Person Sessions/Walk from BART & Telehealth. Does everyday life feel burdensome but you're ready to work towards meaningful change in your life? I’m ready to help you. I’m a psychotherapist who works with adults who have experienced trauma, depression, and anxiety. To address these issues, I recommend using EMDR, somatic practices, and psychodynamic (inner child work) interventions. I have deep knowledge of family and work issues that you may be facing, including narcissistic abuse, complex trauma (CPTSD), emotional incest, parentification, codependency, enmeshment, and relational power dynamics.

Wanting support to help you feel: Less Stressed, Grounded and Centered, More Productive, Present and Engaged, Happy in Life and Relationships. I intend to provide a nurturing and empathic presence to create the space needed to help you identify, understand, and move beyond what keeps you from experiencing more profound inner peace. I assist people in connecting back their true essence of who they truly are at their core.

I offer a gentle and whole person approach to deeply explore emotional struggles and challenges you may be experiencing. Through compassion and curiosity, I provide a safe environment to meet you where you are. If you are grieving a death or loss, our therapy can provide a warm space to move along the turbulent waters of grief to find both acceptance and meaning in your suffering. I am here to support and walk alongside you as we explore your emotions and symptoms. I believe in the strength of the therapeutic relationship to create growth and a deeper connection with yourself and others.

During life’s most challenging moments, it’s natural for people to turn to their faith for strength and guidance. Faith can anchor us in times of turmoil, offering not only spiritual solace but also practical wisdom for making decisions and finding a path forward. It is in these moments that faith often deepens, becoming a wellspring of peace and a beacon of light in the darkest of times.

My style as a therapist is warm, direct, strength-based, and trauma-informed. Therefore, I heavily prioritize safety, tenderness, and cultural sensitivity within the therapeutic relationship. In our work together, you are truly welcome exactly as you are. I invite us to sit together with the emotions that might have felt too heavy to carry and too overwhelming to face alone. With curiosity and compassion, we gradually bring greater clarity and balance to your inner and external world. Our process is collaborative; you are the expert on yourself, and I am committed to your thriving.

Hello, my name is Christie Chu. I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist in California and a licensed professional counselor in Texas. I'm a mother of 11-year-old twins, and have a great deal of life experience dealing with many of the issues my patients face. I work with clients with mood disorders, including anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder. I work with couples dealing with infertility, relational violence, Child Abuse, and LGBTQ issues. In addition, I I work with school issues and I am a credentialed school counselor.

There are many factors that can lead a person to therapy. Perhaps you’re experiencing a persistent feeling of fear, loneliness, or anxiety, but can’t quite put your finger on where it’s coming from. You may have experienced a recent change or loss of a loved one, relationship, or job that is profoundly impacting you. Or, it could be that the voice of your inner critic is so loud that they/she/he is all you hear.

I imagine you’ve been hard on yourself lately. Thoughts like, “you’re not good enough” or “you should be over this by now,” may play on repeat, unchecked. My approach is focused on self-compassion, the art of reworking internal narratives to respond to yourself in a gentler, more understanding manner. You may not feel ready or deserving to treat yourself more kindly, but I would be honored to hold that warm space for you until you are.

I find it effective to combine behavioral solutions with depth work. Since the unconscious ripples into all aspects of life, I have found that relational therapy addressing unconscious motives can help with most psychological difficulties. In addition to working with individuals, couples & families, I am adjunct faculty at the California Institute of Integral Studies where I teach in the Masters in Counseling Psychology Department and Psychological Services Clinic.

Are you struggling in a relationship? Are you struggling to understand why you feel depressed or angry most of the time? Meaningful relationships are central to happiness. This can pertain to any relationship you find difficult and/or challenging. Dating, marriage, children, divorce, work, extended family, college, career choices are all areas that can be overwhelming and create stress in individuals, couples and families. Counseling provides help in areas where you are feeling stuck and presents healthy alternatives to stay connected to your goals and the important people in your life.

Are you currently facing a challenging personal or professional transition? Are you finding it difficult to navigate complex family or relationship dynamics? Do you need help identifying and establishing your personal boundaries, including revisiting and reinforcing existing ones?

I work with passionate people who deeply want to feel connected and loved, but find themselves hurting in relationships. My clients come from backgrounds where they weren’t taught healthy relationship skills, and they realize they're stuck in patterns they want to change, such as self-judgment or blame, self-sabotage, avoidance, relational anxiety, codependency, or abuse. My mindset is everyone is doing the best they can with what they know. With a curious mind and multicultural lens, I help make meaning of your experiences, shed light on what exists outside your awareness, and help you learn new ways of feeling connected and loved.