In Person Therapists in Western Addition, San Francisco, CA
Frank Banks
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Western Addition, San Francisco, CA 94102
Is one or more of your kids on the Spectrum or have the ASD/ADD/OCD triad? In your relationship, is one of you on the spectrum and one not and is that causing misunderstandings and problems? Are you on the spectrum and having trouble understanding the non-spectrum people and world around you? I can help you bridge differences and deal with conflicts and meltdowns in an empathetic and constructive way. Also, I work for with LGBTQ people and couples with a variety of mental health concerns like anxiety and depression. It's hard growing up different from your peers. It can cause low self esteem, crippling self doubt and anger.
Is one or more of your kids on the Spectrum or have the ASD/ADD/OCD triad? In your relationship, is one of you on the spectrum and one not and is that causing misunderstandings and problems? Are you on the spectrum and having trouble understanding the non-spectrum people and world around you? I can help you bridge differences and deal with conflicts and meltdowns in an empathetic and constructive way. Also, I work for with LGBTQ people and couples with a variety of mental health concerns like anxiety and depression. It's hard growing up different from your peers. It can cause low self esteem, crippling self doubt and anger.
Rhea St. Julien
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Western Addition, San Francisco, CA 94102
My speciality is working with people who have experienced trauma. I use a range of modalities, including EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, Expressive Arts Therapy, and Trauma-Informed Talk Therapy, to help my patients see real change. My approach is engaged, relational, and embodied.
My speciality is working with people who have experienced trauma. I use a range of modalities, including EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, Expressive Arts Therapy, and Trauma-Informed Talk Therapy, to help my patients see real change. My approach is engaged, relational, and embodied.
Dr. Joanna Renee Fassl
Marriage & Family Therapist, Joanna Fassl, LMFT, DC, MA
Verified Verified
Western Addition, San Francisco, CA 94117
My clients are looking for a different type of therapy. They wish for a more enlivened and interactive approach that engages beyond words and captures the heart of one's struggle and yearning to break free. My clients oftentimes feel lost, plagued with chronic anxiety, depression or anger, and stuck in a rigidified experience of themselves. They toggle between a tired set of coping mechanisms; and the fear and distrust of branching out into the new. My work cradles the middle: lovingly chipping away at the hardened barriers while welcoming in steady, free, authentic expression. All held in grace and awe for this precious life.
My clients are looking for a different type of therapy. They wish for a more enlivened and interactive approach that engages beyond words and captures the heart of one's struggle and yearning to break free. My clients oftentimes feel lost, plagued with chronic anxiety, depression or anger, and stuck in a rigidified experience of themselves. They toggle between a tired set of coping mechanisms; and the fear and distrust of branching out into the new. My work cradles the middle: lovingly chipping away at the hardened barriers while welcoming in steady, free, authentic expression. All held in grace and awe for this precious life.
Jinu Niki
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Western Addition, San Francisco, CA 94109
My name is Jin Niki, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with cross-state licensure in California and Nevada. I work with a wide range of populations and specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, and distressful life transitions. I am a firm believer that in order to achieve overall wellness, one must place priority on creating a life that feels good on the inside rather than a life that appears good from the outside. The wider the discrepancy between the two, the greater the distress from emotional pain.
My name is Jin Niki, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with cross-state licensure in California and Nevada. I work with a wide range of populations and specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, and distressful life transitions. I am a firm believer that in order to achieve overall wellness, one must place priority on creating a life that feels good on the inside rather than a life that appears good from the outside. The wider the discrepancy between the two, the greater the distress from emotional pain.
I obtained my Doctorate/Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Child and Family Psychology, from APA-accredited Palo Alto University, Pacific Graduate School of Psychology. My Postdoctoral Residency was completed at the Psychiatry Department in Kaiser Permanente, San Rafael. I hold a B.A. in Psychology from the University of California, Berkeley. I have worked in a variety of clinical settings with children, adolescents and adults providing individual, family, group, and couples therapy. I provide evidence based treatment from a strengths based perspective and have specialty training in CBT and DBT.
I obtained my Doctorate/Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Child and Family Psychology, from APA-accredited Palo Alto University, Pacific Graduate School of Psychology. My Postdoctoral Residency was completed at the Psychiatry Department in Kaiser Permanente, San Rafael. I hold a B.A. in Psychology from the University of California, Berkeley. I have worked in a variety of clinical settings with children, adolescents and adults providing individual, family, group, and couples therapy. I provide evidence based treatment from a strengths based perspective and have specialty training in CBT and DBT.
Nicholas Cardé
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Western Addition, San Francisco, CA 94114
Appointments are available via secure virtual/video visits, in person at my private practice in San Francisco and at the Facebook Health Center where I manage a sleep health program providing treatment, classes, and consultation designed to optimize sleep, performance and mood.
Trouble sleeping? I am a clinical sleep psychologist who specializes in behavioral sleep medicine and the evidence-based treatment of insomnia and sleep problems. I have over a decade of experience in helping individuals, groups and organizations learn strategies to sleep well at night and perform their best during the day. If you suffer from sleep problems, I offer expert cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) which can provide fast and effective relief from insomnia and improved sleep within just a few sessions.
Appointments are available via secure virtual/video visits, in person at my private practice in San Francisco and at the Facebook Health Center where I manage a sleep health program providing treatment, classes, and consultation designed to optimize sleep, performance and mood.
Trouble sleeping? I am a clinical sleep psychologist who specializes in behavioral sleep medicine and the evidence-based treatment of insomnia and sleep problems. I have over a decade of experience in helping individuals, groups and organizations learn strategies to sleep well at night and perform their best during the day. If you suffer from sleep problems, I offer expert cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) which can provide fast and effective relief from insomnia and improved sleep within just a few sessions.
LeKisha Marie Mixon
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Western Addition, San Francisco, CA 94115
Dr. LeKisha Mixon is a licensed Clinical and Forensic psychologist who values multi cultural competence in assessment and treatment.She is committed to working with BIPOC, Queer, or Neurodivergent individuals,who need more culturally responsive evaluation and therapeutic services.Her Clinical expertise is within the treatment of co-occurring disorders, trauma, problematic sexual behavior, substance abuse, ADHD/Autism, identity, and with survivors or perpetrators of violence. Her expertise in Forensic Evaluations can answer legal questions from criminal, family, and civil courts. In either service, her practice is client affirming.
Dr. LeKisha Mixon is a licensed Clinical and Forensic psychologist who values multi cultural competence in assessment and treatment.She is committed to working with BIPOC, Queer, or Neurodivergent individuals,who need more culturally responsive evaluation and therapeutic services.Her Clinical expertise is within the treatment of co-occurring disorders, trauma, problematic sexual behavior, substance abuse, ADHD/Autism, identity, and with survivors or perpetrators of violence. Her expertise in Forensic Evaluations can answer legal questions from criminal, family, and civil courts. In either service, her practice is client affirming.
Dr. Amy Waldron
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Western Addition, San Francisco, CA 94115
Do you find yourself in a constant state of ‘doing’ in order to stay regulated and out of your head? Are you trying to care less about what others think? I work best with individuals who refer to themselves as “over-thinkers” and are looking for new ways to manage the stress of day-to-day life. Contact me for a free consultation if you struggle with the nagging feeling of being disconnected from others, or if you wonder what it would feel like if you could break free from your inner critic and the feeling that you’re lacking despite a mountain of accomplishments. I offer Art Therapy if you'd like to tap into your creative wisdom.
Do you find yourself in a constant state of ‘doing’ in order to stay regulated and out of your head? Are you trying to care less about what others think? I work best with individuals who refer to themselves as “over-thinkers” and are looking for new ways to manage the stress of day-to-day life. Contact me for a free consultation if you struggle with the nagging feeling of being disconnected from others, or if you wonder what it would feel like if you could break free from your inner critic and the feeling that you’re lacking despite a mountain of accomplishments. I offer Art Therapy if you'd like to tap into your creative wisdom.
Dan Keady
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Western Addition, San Francisco, CA 94102
People often seek counseling because some part of their life is stuck or because they are in pain or distress. In my work with individuals, couples, families, and polycules, I help you get unstuck. Counseling at it's best can combine practical, helpful tools with improved understanding and self-love. The first question most people ask me is, "Will you do more than just listen?" In my 12 years as a counselor I've learned the importance of providing a mix of listening, skill training, and deep processing. I attempt to create a judgement-free space where we can work as a team to help you address what is most important to you.
People often seek counseling because some part of their life is stuck or because they are in pain or distress. In my work with individuals, couples, families, and polycules, I help you get unstuck. Counseling at it's best can combine practical, helpful tools with improved understanding and self-love. The first question most people ask me is, "Will you do more than just listen?" In my 12 years as a counselor I've learned the importance of providing a mix of listening, skill training, and deep processing. I attempt to create a judgement-free space where we can work as a team to help you address what is most important to you.
Riley Jana Morgan | Autism Focused | Neurodivergent Affirming
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Western Addition, San Francisco, CA 94115
If you are an Autistic adult seeking autism-focused and neurodivergent affirming therapy, I will help you feel safe, supported, and heard with compassion. I am Autistic myself, which often enhances the therapy experience for my clients. Autism-focused therapy is informed by the neurodiversity affirming model to address your unique concerns by reducing autistic burnout, anxiety, depression, masking, the distress of meltdowns and shutdowns, low self-esteem, and difficulties with work or school performance, among many other concerns. I also welcome your authentic self and support my LGBTQIA+, transgender, non-binary, and BIPOC clients.
If you are an Autistic adult seeking autism-focused and neurodivergent affirming therapy, I will help you feel safe, supported, and heard with compassion. I am Autistic myself, which often enhances the therapy experience for my clients. Autism-focused therapy is informed by the neurodiversity affirming model to address your unique concerns by reducing autistic burnout, anxiety, depression, masking, the distress of meltdowns and shutdowns, low self-esteem, and difficulties with work or school performance, among many other concerns. I also welcome your authentic self and support my LGBTQIA+, transgender, non-binary, and BIPOC clients.
Leland van den Daele
Psychologist, MS, PhD, FACP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Western Addition, San Francisco, CA 94115
My clients seek self-knowledge, firm identity, clear purpose, and meaning in life. They wonder “What’s it all about?”, "Is this all there is?", "How do I find a way?" They avoid cookie-cutter formulas and truisms. They seek authenticity, freedom from self-blame, doubt, anxiety, and depression, confidence during life changes, clarity of purpose, and dignity in a confused and often shallow culture. They are willing to invest in themselves to find themselves. They seek understanding of their attachment style, repressed emotions, unconscious patterns, fixations, blind spots, and defenses.
My clients seek self-knowledge, firm identity, clear purpose, and meaning in life. They wonder “What’s it all about?”, "Is this all there is?", "How do I find a way?" They avoid cookie-cutter formulas and truisms. They seek authenticity, freedom from self-blame, doubt, anxiety, and depression, confidence during life changes, clarity of purpose, and dignity in a confused and often shallow culture. They are willing to invest in themselves to find themselves. They seek understanding of their attachment style, repressed emotions, unconscious patterns, fixations, blind spots, and defenses.
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It is my belief that fear, sadness, alienation, painful relationships and other causes of deep emotional distress do not need to be permanent. I am compassionate, patient, and take a personalized, flexible, holistic approach to each person. In therapy, we will explore thoughts, feelings, current and past relationships, trauma/s, early life, passions and anything of importance to you in order to help you live a more fulfilling and satisfying life.
It is my belief that fear, sadness, alienation, painful relationships and other causes of deep emotional distress do not need to be permanent. I am compassionate, patient, and take a personalized, flexible, holistic approach to each person. In therapy, we will explore thoughts, feelings, current and past relationships, trauma/s, early life, passions and anything of importance to you in order to help you live a more fulfilling and satisfying life.
Trevor M Ahrendt
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Western Addition, San Francisco, CA 94102
I help people lead an examined life, especially when they're making transformative, profound shifts. I love to meet people when they're trying to make big changes relationships, careers, or rebooting their life out of addiction, depression, or bad marriahes. I offer both practical, tactical solutions and exploration of deeper, unconscious currents. I have a particular interest in people looking to develop or integrate a sense of spirituality. I work with people in tech, leaders, artists and seekers who are looking to lead a vital and integrated life.
I help people lead an examined life, especially when they're making transformative, profound shifts. I love to meet people when they're trying to make big changes relationships, careers, or rebooting their life out of addiction, depression, or bad marriahes. I offer both practical, tactical solutions and exploration of deeper, unconscious currents. I have a particular interest in people looking to develop or integrate a sense of spirituality. I work with people in tech, leaders, artists and seekers who are looking to lead a vital and integrated life.
Tanya Takacs
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Western Addition, San Francisco, CA 94115
Do you feel alone and overwhelmed? Are you worried about burdening your loved ones, or dissatisfied with the support they provide? Do you want a new perspective and a professional opinion on things? Are you challenged by managing the responsibilities of work, relationship, and family? Do you long for space for yourself, to notice and express what you’re feeling and thinking? Do you want support to reflect on your circumstances, think through the options you may have, and take steps toward change in your life?
Do you feel alone and overwhelmed? Are you worried about burdening your loved ones, or dissatisfied with the support they provide? Do you want a new perspective and a professional opinion on things? Are you challenged by managing the responsibilities of work, relationship, and family? Do you long for space for yourself, to notice and express what you’re feeling and thinking? Do you want support to reflect on your circumstances, think through the options you may have, and take steps toward change in your life?
Maria Lentzou
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, NTP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Western Addition, San Francisco, CA 94115
I work with children, teens and adults, in individual sessions and groups. Adults and teens: I see you as creative, resourceful, and whole on your own. I am here to help you heal wounds that keep you stuck and don't let you believe in your own strengths and intuition. I can offer curious questions, valuable resources and tools to add to your own toolbelt, new perspectives, and challenges that honor your goals and what you need to live your best life. I also provide Authentic Movement groups and experiential creative workshops.
I work with children, teens and adults, in individual sessions and groups. Adults and teens: I see you as creative, resourceful, and whole on your own. I am here to help you heal wounds that keep you stuck and don't let you believe in your own strengths and intuition. I can offer curious questions, valuable resources and tools to add to your own toolbelt, new perspectives, and challenges that honor your goals and what you need to live your best life. I also provide Authentic Movement groups and experiential creative workshops.
Jasmine (Wai Ling) Khor
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Western Addition, San Francisco, CA 94102
I practice within a psychodynamic, relational framework, with a focus on issues of trauma, neglect, depression, anxiety and isolation. My clinical experience have been in hospital and hospice settings that surround anticipated grief and bereavement; community mental health outpatient settings and research institutes. Reaching out for help can be a daunting and vulnerable step, and understanding what it is you are entering into can help soften feelings of confusion and apprehension.
I practice within a psychodynamic, relational framework, with a focus on issues of trauma, neglect, depression, anxiety and isolation. My clinical experience have been in hospital and hospice settings that surround anticipated grief and bereavement; community mental health outpatient settings and research institutes. Reaching out for help can be a daunting and vulnerable step, and understanding what it is you are entering into can help soften feelings of confusion and apprehension.
Molly Kathleen Saeger
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Western Addition, San Francisco, CA 94109
Feelings and thoughts, at times, may be difficult to manage. Unprocessed trauma, anxiety, depression, painful entanglements, behavioral issues, and the lingering effects of damaging experiences can exhaust us. They may also interfere with relationships and affect behaviors. Developing meaning regarding our trauma's, difficult emotions and life events can be invaluable. My hope is provide understanding and insight for people to discover potentially destructive patterns, heal from trauma and past experiences and find what really matters to them. Managing strong emotions can lead to a more creative, flexible, and full life.
Feelings and thoughts, at times, may be difficult to manage. Unprocessed trauma, anxiety, depression, painful entanglements, behavioral issues, and the lingering effects of damaging experiences can exhaust us. They may also interfere with relationships and affect behaviors. Developing meaning regarding our trauma's, difficult emotions and life events can be invaluable. My hope is provide understanding and insight for people to discover potentially destructive patterns, heal from trauma and past experiences and find what really matters to them. Managing strong emotions can lead to a more creative, flexible, and full life.
Claire Perelman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CST
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Western Addition, San Francisco, CA 94115
I meet with clients in person in Oakland and San Francisco, or via Telehealth.
You deserve to feel deeply connected to yourself, your partner(s), and the world around you. I’m here to help. Talking about sex with your partner - or anyone - might feel like a daunting task. Having sex might feel difficult, impossible, or like too much effort - or lead to conflict with your partner. You might be questioning your sexual desires or wondering if you and your partner are still compatible. I help clients overcome their sexual and relational difficulties to feel confident in and outside the bedroom. Together, we will collaborate on how to help you reach your goals, through therapy sessions and home assignments.
I meet with clients in person in Oakland and San Francisco, or via Telehealth.
You deserve to feel deeply connected to yourself, your partner(s), and the world around you. I’m here to help. Talking about sex with your partner - or anyone - might feel like a daunting task. Having sex might feel difficult, impossible, or like too much effort - or lead to conflict with your partner. You might be questioning your sexual desires or wondering if you and your partner are still compatible. I help clients overcome their sexual and relational difficulties to feel confident in and outside the bedroom. Together, we will collaborate on how to help you reach your goals, through therapy sessions and home assignments.
Jessica Kilborn
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Western Addition, San Francisco, CA 94115
Many of the people I work with find their way to me because they feel lost, broken or hopeless. In my San Francisco psychotherapy practice I tend to work well with people who have exhausted all of their go-to strategies and are in search of something deeper that will lead to the long lasting change they desire. Likely you have worked hard at developing an external image that may have gotten you far socially and professionally but internally there is a deep sense that you are irrevocably lost at sea, unlovable or useless.
Many of the people I work with find their way to me because they feel lost, broken or hopeless. In my San Francisco psychotherapy practice I tend to work well with people who have exhausted all of their go-to strategies and are in search of something deeper that will lead to the long lasting change they desire. Likely you have worked hard at developing an external image that may have gotten you far socially and professionally but internally there is a deep sense that you are irrevocably lost at sea, unlovable or useless.
Ryoko Moriguchi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Western Addition, San Francisco, CA 94102
Whether you are looking for help with specific situations, or a place to continue your recovery, having an objective and supportive guide is essential. Therapy is an invaluable process for anyone who is trying to come to terms with painful experiences, to change patterns that no longer serve you, or to find inner balance in an ever-changing world.
Whether you are looking for help with specific situations, or a place to continue your recovery, having an objective and supportive guide is essential. Therapy is an invaluable process for anyone who is trying to come to terms with painful experiences, to change patterns that no longer serve you, or to find inner balance in an ever-changing world.
