Therapists in Outer Sunset, San Francisco, CA
Araceli Vega
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Outer Sunset, San Francisco, CA 94122 (Online Only)
Thinking of seeking therapy with a professional that can assist in providing suggestions on how to improve your daily living, decision making, relationships, and career choices? Do you want help with learning coping skills that can aid you with your anxiety, stress, and/or trauma? Or, just want someone to talk to that can remain neutral when sharing complex issues or mental health struggles?
Thinking of seeking therapy with a professional that can assist in providing suggestions on how to improve your daily living, decision making, relationships, and career choices? Do you want help with learning coping skills that can aid you with your anxiety, stress, and/or trauma? Or, just want someone to talk to that can remain neutral when sharing complex issues or mental health struggles?
Dr. Aviva Wilcox
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Outer Sunset, San Francisco, CA 94122 (Online Only)
The single most consistent predictor of success in therapy is the relationship between therapist and client. I prioritize creating a trusting relationship. My approach is collaborative, relational, and interactive. I balance listening deeply with gently challenging clients to make meaningful change. I am not a therapist who sits back silently. I also do not presume that any given technique or my own experience hold all the answers in our journey together. Rather, I draw on evidence-based, relational practices, more than a decade of clinical practice, and your lived experience, cultural and personal practices, beliefs, and values.
The single most consistent predictor of success in therapy is the relationship between therapist and client. I prioritize creating a trusting relationship. My approach is collaborative, relational, and interactive. I balance listening deeply with gently challenging clients to make meaningful change. I am not a therapist who sits back silently. I also do not presume that any given technique or my own experience hold all the answers in our journey together. Rather, I draw on evidence-based, relational practices, more than a decade of clinical practice, and your lived experience, cultural and personal practices, beliefs, and values.
Krista L (Durbin) Ehrenfried
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
Outer Sunset, San Francisco, CA 94122 (Online Only)
Hi I'm Krista, and I'm so glad you're here. I specialize in working with individuals who are experiencing anxiety, depression, stress/burnout, relationship issues, or those who come from dysfunctional family systems. I also have a focus in working premarital couples and women who are perinatal in the transition from maiden to mother and the issues that can come up around pregnancy, postpartum, and parenthood. I take a holistic approach to therapy, weaving together eastern philosophy with western psychology in my sessions, bringing awareness to the present moment and the body.
Hi I'm Krista, and I'm so glad you're here. I specialize in working with individuals who are experiencing anxiety, depression, stress/burnout, relationship issues, or those who come from dysfunctional family systems. I also have a focus in working premarital couples and women who are perinatal in the transition from maiden to mother and the issues that can come up around pregnancy, postpartum, and parenthood. I take a holistic approach to therapy, weaving together eastern philosophy with western psychology in my sessions, bringing awareness to the present moment and the body.
I am a licensed psychologist with eight years of clinical experience providing services to individuals and families from a diverse population. I am enthusiastic about putting my skills to service and assisting my clients in the process of healing and growth. I help my clients identify effective ways to deal with everyday life stressors and help them with their interpersonal situations. I assist individuals working through their depressive and anxiety symptoms by increasing awareness of these emotional experiences and identifying ways to alleviate their afflictions by applying therapeutic tools.
I am a licensed psychologist with eight years of clinical experience providing services to individuals and families from a diverse population. I am enthusiastic about putting my skills to service and assisting my clients in the process of healing and growth. I help my clients identify effective ways to deal with everyday life stressors and help them with their interpersonal situations. I assist individuals working through their depressive and anxiety symptoms by increasing awareness of these emotional experiences and identifying ways to alleviate their afflictions by applying therapeutic tools.
Bonnie Madison
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Outer Sunset, San Francisco, CA 94122 (Online Only)
You deserve to love every single part of who you are. It's not always easy. Maybe it's been especially hard lately. Maybe there are past experiences that have damaged your sense of self-worth. Maybe you're suffocated by a society that tells you how you should look, behave, and love. Maybe you struggle with a sense of shame that makes it difficult to be radically, fully, unapologetically you. Somewhere along the way, you've gotten stuck. It's time to get unstuck. Let's figure this out together.
You deserve to love every single part of who you are. It's not always easy. Maybe it's been especially hard lately. Maybe there are past experiences that have damaged your sense of self-worth. Maybe you're suffocated by a society that tells you how you should look, behave, and love. Maybe you struggle with a sense of shame that makes it difficult to be radically, fully, unapologetically you. Somewhere along the way, you've gotten stuck. It's time to get unstuck. Let's figure this out together.
Dr. Cynthia (Cyndi) Nakoski, Psy.D., is a licensed psychologist whose passion is assisting people with healing from traumatic/stressful experiences. Whether it be a sudden health crisis, a traumatic event, the loss of a loved one, or any other traumatic/stressful experience that causes life to unravel, Dr. Nakoski's vast experience with trauma work has solidified her understanding that finding healthy ways to cope and strengthen is possible. Dr. Nakoski specializes in the treatment of chronic pain, health challenges, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and co-occurring addiction issues.
Dr. Cynthia (Cyndi) Nakoski, Psy.D., is a licensed psychologist whose passion is assisting people with healing from traumatic/stressful experiences. Whether it be a sudden health crisis, a traumatic event, the loss of a loved one, or any other traumatic/stressful experience that causes life to unravel, Dr. Nakoski's vast experience with trauma work has solidified her understanding that finding healthy ways to cope and strengthen is possible. Dr. Nakoski specializes in the treatment of chronic pain, health challenges, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and co-occurring addiction issues.
Kelsey Rivkin
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Outer Sunset, San Francisco, CA 94122
If you struggle with setting boundaries or saying no, you're not alone. Many of us face self-doubt and the pressure to meet everyone’s expectations, but for those who put others first or are deeply affected by the world, this can make daily life feel overwhelming. You don’t have to navigate this alone—I’m here to help you break free from these patterns. With curiosity, kindness, and humor, I’ll guide you through life’s challenges, helping you rewrite limiting narratives and understand how your past shapes your present.
If you struggle with setting boundaries or saying no, you're not alone. Many of us face self-doubt and the pressure to meet everyone’s expectations, but for those who put others first or are deeply affected by the world, this can make daily life feel overwhelming. You don’t have to navigate this alone—I’m here to help you break free from these patterns. With curiosity, kindness, and humor, I’ll guide you through life’s challenges, helping you rewrite limiting narratives and understand how your past shapes your present.
Amanda Jacobson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Outer Sunset, San Francisco, CA 94122 (Online Only)
Amanda Jacobson, LMFT specializing in children, teens, and parenting skills. I have always found joy in working with children, teens, and families to navigate difficult emotional times. I have 25 years of experience in the child development field and have worked in schools supporting children, teens, and family mental health for the last 13 years. I am a mother of 2 girls and can appreciate the challenges that our youth are facing in these current times. I am passionate about becoming part of your healing process and helping you and your child get back on your way.
Amanda Jacobson, LMFT specializing in children, teens, and parenting skills. I have always found joy in working with children, teens, and families to navigate difficult emotional times. I have 25 years of experience in the child development field and have worked in schools supporting children, teens, and family mental health for the last 13 years. I am a mother of 2 girls and can appreciate the challenges that our youth are facing in these current times. I am passionate about becoming part of your healing process and helping you and your child get back on your way.
Jakira Willis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Outer Sunset, San Francisco, CA 94122
My name is Jakira Willis, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I am passionate about helping my clients through various life challenges that they may face while remaining a non-judgmental and supportive part of their team. I specialize in anxiety, stress, depression, and interpersonal issues. I typically work with individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem, and interpersonal issues (e.g., relationship issues, family conflict, peer issues). My approach is also to view the client as the expert of their own lives while being there to offer support and a different perspective when needed.
My name is Jakira Willis, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I am passionate about helping my clients through various life challenges that they may face while remaining a non-judgmental and supportive part of their team. I specialize in anxiety, stress, depression, and interpersonal issues. I typically work with individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem, and interpersonal issues (e.g., relationship issues, family conflict, peer issues). My approach is also to view the client as the expert of their own lives while being there to offer support and a different perspective when needed.
Renee Rios
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PPSC
Verified Verified
Outer Sunset, San Francisco, CA 94122
I possess a passion for helping others along their life's journey. In my work, I arrive with sincerity, humility, optimism, and professionalism. My purpose is to hold a safe space--- removed of judgment and bias--- in order to facilitate healing, growth and transformation, so one can fulfill their life's purpose. I serve infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric populations through an intersectional approach to client-centered, strengths-based, trauma-informed, culturally-attuned, evidence-based, psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral therapeutic interventions. Individual, couples, and family therapy available.
I possess a passion for helping others along their life's journey. In my work, I arrive with sincerity, humility, optimism, and professionalism. My purpose is to hold a safe space--- removed of judgment and bias--- in order to facilitate healing, growth and transformation, so one can fulfill their life's purpose. I serve infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric populations through an intersectional approach to client-centered, strengths-based, trauma-informed, culturally-attuned, evidence-based, psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral therapeutic interventions. Individual, couples, and family therapy available.
Michael Collins
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Outer Sunset, San Francisco, CA 94122
Hi there, my name is Michael Collins and I'm a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Los Angeles, California. I work with adult and adolescent clients via Telehealth who are dealing with life transitions, depression, anxiety and/or Adult ADHD. I use a variety of therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal Process Therapy, Attachment Therapy as well as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients chart a course towards a more peaceful and fulfilling life.
Hi there, my name is Michael Collins and I'm a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Los Angeles, California. I work with adult and adolescent clients via Telehealth who are dealing with life transitions, depression, anxiety and/or Adult ADHD. I use a variety of therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal Process Therapy, Attachment Therapy as well as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients chart a course towards a more peaceful and fulfilling life.
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There are many reasons why you might be looking for a therapist: help with a long term struggle, support during a current life situation, and/or your personal growth. Whatever your reasons, I know how important it is to find a therapist you can develop a solid relationship with.
In our work together we will come to understand more about what isn't working. You may be feeling stuck, sad, alone, consumed by rage, or unsatisfied.
You and I will work together to build a trusting and non-judgmental relationship where you feel safe to talk about yourself openly.
There are many reasons why you might be looking for a therapist: help with a long term struggle, support during a current life situation, and/or your personal growth. Whatever your reasons, I know how important it is to find a therapist you can develop a solid relationship with.
In our work together we will come to understand more about what isn't working. You may be feeling stuck, sad, alone, consumed by rage, or unsatisfied.
You and I will work together to build a trusting and non-judgmental relationship where you feel safe to talk about yourself openly.
Sophia Boissevain
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Outer Sunset, San Francisco, CA 94122 (Online Only)
You're good at masking but inside you feel alone and overwhelmed. Asking for help wasn’t a safe option in the past so now you can’t help but feel like a burden when you need support. And sometimes it feels like your relationships are surface level or one-sided. Please know that you’re not alone! People who experienced chaotic or unstable childhoods often feel this way, and it is possible to heal and live the fulfilling life that you deserve. It may feel out of reach but you can grow the ability to set and maintain healthy boundaries, identify and communicate your needs, and even find compassion and acceptance for yourself.
You're good at masking but inside you feel alone and overwhelmed. Asking for help wasn’t a safe option in the past so now you can’t help but feel like a burden when you need support. And sometimes it feels like your relationships are surface level or one-sided. Please know that you’re not alone! People who experienced chaotic or unstable childhoods often feel this way, and it is possible to heal and live the fulfilling life that you deserve. It may feel out of reach but you can grow the ability to set and maintain healthy boundaries, identify and communicate your needs, and even find compassion and acceptance for yourself.
Kalie Matisek
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Outer Sunset, San Francisco, CA 94122 (Online Only)
Do you find yourself going through the motions yet feeling completely checked out? On the outside do you act as if you have all the answers, but on the inside feel like chaos is brewing? This is called a 'functional freeze mode' or burnout described as excessive worry and a lack of desire to do things you once enjoyed. You are able to complete daily tasks yet feel numb and disconnected. As a parent myself, I am all too familiar with the challenges that come with balancing career, marriage and family life. I specialize in working with adults who tend to check out or look for “the quick fix” when facing the stressors of life.
Do you find yourself going through the motions yet feeling completely checked out? On the outside do you act as if you have all the answers, but on the inside feel like chaos is brewing? This is called a 'functional freeze mode' or burnout described as excessive worry and a lack of desire to do things you once enjoyed. You are able to complete daily tasks yet feel numb and disconnected. As a parent myself, I am all too familiar with the challenges that come with balancing career, marriage and family life. I specialize in working with adults who tend to check out or look for “the quick fix” when facing the stressors of life.
Eryn Healy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Outer Sunset, San Francisco, CA 94122 (Online Only)
I know this process can feel really daunting; you’re literally trying to find a stranger on the internet to talk to about your most vulnerable thoughts and feelings. Take a moment to catch your breath. Working through insecurities, anxiety, codependent behaviors, overwhelm from life transitions and pervasive shame, guilt and self-doubt are my areas of expertise. I will help you get to the root of your unhelpful thought, behavior and/or relationship patterns, assist you in uncovering and resolving core wounds and support you in transforming limiting beliefs that are holding you back from living your most balanced and authentic life.
I know this process can feel really daunting; you’re literally trying to find a stranger on the internet to talk to about your most vulnerable thoughts and feelings. Take a moment to catch your breath. Working through insecurities, anxiety, codependent behaviors, overwhelm from life transitions and pervasive shame, guilt and self-doubt are my areas of expertise. I will help you get to the root of your unhelpful thought, behavior and/or relationship patterns, assist you in uncovering and resolving core wounds and support you in transforming limiting beliefs that are holding you back from living your most balanced and authentic life.
Meghan O'Nyon
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Outer Sunset, San Francisco, CA 94122
Not accepting new clients
You look around and ask yourself “Is this really my life right now?” Some days are okay, some are uncomfortable, and others are intolerable. In the tough moments, the things you've tried before don't seem to work. Treading water was fine for a while, but you’re ready to swim. Maybe someone you cared about died. Maybe that inner critic voice is louder or more persistent than it has been before. Maybe your child’s thoughts and feelings are too big for them to handle.
You look around and ask yourself “Is this really my life right now?” Some days are okay, some are uncomfortable, and others are intolerable. In the tough moments, the things you've tried before don't seem to work. Treading water was fine for a while, but you’re ready to swim. Maybe someone you cared about died. Maybe that inner critic voice is louder or more persistent than it has been before. Maybe your child’s thoughts and feelings are too big for them to handle.
Traysi Flores Izquierdo
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Outer Sunset, San Francisco, CA 94122 (Online Only)
It can feel defeating when, despite our best efforts, we feel stuck in the same ways of thinking about ourselves, behaving in ways that are out of alignment with who we want to be, and feeling unable to break free. If you're ready to slow down, look inward, and update old coping mechanisms that are no longer working, I would be honored to join you on this journey of growth. I have found that my approach is most effective with young adults and Millennials facing depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, & attachment trauma.
It can feel defeating when, despite our best efforts, we feel stuck in the same ways of thinking about ourselves, behaving in ways that are out of alignment with who we want to be, and feeling unable to break free. If you're ready to slow down, look inward, and update old coping mechanisms that are no longer working, I would be honored to join you on this journey of growth. I have found that my approach is most effective with young adults and Millennials facing depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, & attachment trauma.
Carmen Perez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Outer Sunset, San Francisco, CA 94122
I'm a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My work focuses on targeting ineffective behaviors, habits, and beliefs around mental health disorders to bring about changes. I use CBT, DBT, Trauma Informed Care Approach, and psychoeducation to improve the lives of people who are struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and other trauma disorders. I provide individual therapy to culturally diverse individuals. I use an array of knowledge from different work experiences to provide compassionate services to culturally diverse individuals ages 12 and older who are struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD and other trauma disorders.
I'm a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My work focuses on targeting ineffective behaviors, habits, and beliefs around mental health disorders to bring about changes. I use CBT, DBT, Trauma Informed Care Approach, and psychoeducation to improve the lives of people who are struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and other trauma disorders. I provide individual therapy to culturally diverse individuals. I use an array of knowledge from different work experiences to provide compassionate services to culturally diverse individuals ages 12 and older who are struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD and other trauma disorders.
Eva Healy
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, AMFT, MA
Verified Verified
Outer Sunset, San Francisco, CA 94122
Welcome! By landing here, you’ve taken a momentous first step towards loving and trusting yourself more fully. Whether you want to deepen your intimate relationships, express yourself more authentically, cultivate inner peace, heal from abuse or trauma, explore polyamory, address issues specific to your sexuality or gender identity, or so much more, I am here to help. With my collaborative approach, we will unlock your potential to set healthy boundaries, shift limiting beliefs, make peace with your body, navigate uncertainty, embrace paradox, transcend polarities, embrace “good enough,” and learn to dance in the rain so to speak.
Welcome! By landing here, you’ve taken a momentous first step towards loving and trusting yourself more fully. Whether you want to deepen your intimate relationships, express yourself more authentically, cultivate inner peace, heal from abuse or trauma, explore polyamory, address issues specific to your sexuality or gender identity, or so much more, I am here to help. With my collaborative approach, we will unlock your potential to set healthy boundaries, shift limiting beliefs, make peace with your body, navigate uncertainty, embrace paradox, transcend polarities, embrace “good enough,” and learn to dance in the rain so to speak.
Natalie Sperling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Outer Sunset, San Francisco, CA 94122 (Online Only)
Hi, I’m Natalie. Do you feel lost, like you don’t know what you’re doing? Do you feel like things could be better? Are you going through the motions when you want to be more present in your life? As cliche as it sounds, you are not alone. Everyone stands to benefit from having a safe place to talk to someone about their life. I want therapy to be a good experience for you. I help individuals struggling with imposter syndrome, redefining or coming back to themselves through life transitions, or working through burnout.
Hi, I’m Natalie. Do you feel lost, like you don’t know what you’re doing? Do you feel like things could be better? Are you going through the motions when you want to be more present in your life? As cliche as it sounds, you are not alone. Everyone stands to benefit from having a safe place to talk to someone about their life. I want therapy to be a good experience for you. I help individuals struggling with imposter syndrome, redefining or coming back to themselves through life transitions, or working through burnout.
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Number of Therapists in Outer Sunset, San Francisco, CA
100+
Average cost per session
$185
Therapists in Outer Sunset, San Francisco, CA who prioritize treating:
| 93% | Anxiety |
| 85% | Depression |
| 79% | Self Esteem |
| 76% | Relationship Issues |
| 69% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 66% | Stress |
| 65% | Coping Skills |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 75% | Aetna |
| 68% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
| 64% | Optum |
How Therapists in Outer Sunset, San Francisco, CA see their clients
| 58% | In Person and Online | |
| 42% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 75% | Female | |
| 24% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |