Aetna Therapists in San Francisco, CA

I love my role as a therapist because I witness times of transformation and realization of one's potential to heal and recover from emotional distress. My genuine, non-judgmental, straightforward, and compassionate personality influences greatly my approach to therapy. Together we will build a therapeutic alliance of honesty, respect, and empathy. I am not an expert on your life. The magic comes from building a therapeutic alliance based on honesty, respect, and empathy where you will feel safe and empowered to explore your own solutions and gain a sense of control over your own thoughts, behaviors, and feelings.

Hi, my name is John Robles, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has engaged with people, by way of a client centered approach, to partner with them in continuing their self-improvement journey. I have worked with clients struggling with anxiety, stress, post-traumatic stress, depression, existential struggles and relational challenges. The conditions I am most comfortable treating are Anxiety, Depression, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

During our lifetime we may come across struggles that require us to reach out for support outside of our regular networks. These struggles increase stress, depression, anxiety, and negative emotions that make daily life difficult. We have roles in our professions, school, social circles, parenting (just to name a few!) that are impacted by our inability to manage our emotions. But what feels like the impossible, is not. With therapeutic support, we can overcome our situations and discover new hope for ourselves.

As nonbinary, queer, immigrant of color, it has always been an intrinsic and essential part of my work to address the social determinants of well-being that populations face, and to use an intersectional lens when forming clinical assessments and interventions. I provide clinical supervision to master degree level clinicians working towards their California license. Ataraxis Care provides virtual (video) individual and group supervision for BBS registered associates. We welcome folks of different ages, sizes, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, creed, race, ethnicities, religions etc. anywhere in the state.

Feeling overwhelmed or stuck in life's challenges is incredibly common, but you're not alone. I'm here to create a warm and supportive space where you can navigate these feelings with clarity and discover the path to a more fulfilling life. Whether you're grappling with anxiety, depression, lack of motivation, burnout, or facing personal challenges that leave you feeling isolated, therapy offers a powerful starting point for change.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Nationally Certified Employee Assistance Professional. I specialize in coaching and providing therapy to individuals who have interpersonal, workplace or relationship challenges due to mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, grief , burn out, stress and trauma

I believe as individuals, we are constantly evolving and naturally with these changes, they can bring up feelings of uncertainty, resurfacing of past hurts and challenges in adapting- especially when the world and others tend to be changing at different speeds than we are. In these times of struggle it can be difficult asking for help from others so you should feel proud of yourself for taking this first step by looking for that support! My decision to become a therapist derived from my own journey with life's transitions along with my desire to continue to further meet my innate passion for helping others in their times of need.

In the room with me, you can expect my full attention, understanding, and collaboration as we work together to empower and encourage you to be the person you want to be. Together we will customize a plan that will meet your needs and most importantly your wants and desires for your life. I believe you have the inner strength to overcome what is holding you back, therefore I will be your guide to better understand yourself. Having mutual trust and understanding is crucial, and knowing that you decided to invest in yourself with me is very brave.

Hello, my name is Karen Briceno and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience. My therapeutic approach is Trauma Informed, Client-Centered, Holistic, and Strength-based. My training includes but is not limited to the following evidence base practices: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Seeking Safety. My approach will include creating an environment where you can be open about your ideas and experiences without judgment. I will be genuine in my interactions with you.

Are you interested in having a consistent place to explore and better understand yourself and your relationships? Are there issues that date back to early life that seem to surface in your current relationships or in how you see yourself? Do you find it difficult to feel comfortable in social situations, or avoid them because they leave you feeling anxious? Or perhaps you are a couple with many strengths, yet find differences in history, approaches to life, coping or communication styles that result in recurring disconnections or communication roadblocks. I would like to help.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges or yearning for a deeper, more meaningful connection to yourself or other people in your life? For over two decades, I've dedicated myself to guiding adults and teens through their struggles, helping them overcome obstacles and discover a path to a happier, more fulfilling life. With a rich background in private practice and experience at a top-tier private school, I’ve seen firsthand the unique pressures that both adolescents and adults face today.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist, registered with the California Board of Psychology. I have been a therapist in the Bay Area for over 5 years. My goal in therapy is to provide space for clients to better understand themselves and the different dynamics that have created specific patterns of relationships, behaviors, and anxieties. I approach therapy and each client from a psychodynamic and humanistic framework. As a clinical psychologist, I have experience working with trauma, mood and anxiety disorders, family and relationship issues, obsessive compulsive disorders, and serious mental illness.

Hi there, I'm Jennifer! I am a licensed clinical social worker with 6 years of experience working in the mental health field providing individual and group therapy. My specialty is in working with self-esteem issues, life transitions, grief and loss, trauma, anxiety, depression, and spiritual crisis (spiritual awakening, shadow work, “dark night of the soul”). I operate from a humanistic theoretical framework; which just means, I focus on the Individual as a whole and their existing strengths and positive behaviors. I meet you where you are at and welcome you without judgment.

Trouble sleeping? I’m a clinical sleep psychologist specializing in insomnia. For the last 10+ years I’ve helped people of all ages, genders, and walks of life overcome insomnia and get their sleep and life back. If you suffer from sleep problems, I offer expert Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), the gold-standard treatment. I’ve been a consultant and contributor to the Calm app, featured in their “Sleep Stories” on the topic of sleep science, and am a certified CBT-I clinician with a high level of proficiency in the program developed and tested at Harvard Medical School.

It gets much better from here. No matter what you're going through, our expert providers are here to help with online mental health care tailored to you. Brightside Health offers personalized psychiatry, proven therapy, or both to help you feel better. Get started right from home, with appointments in as little as 2 days.

Telehealth appts available now anywhere in CA! I'm a psychoanalyst certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and Eating Disorders. My niche is couples, control issues, communication issues, intimacy issues, guilt, anger, codependency, and trying to please others. My mission is to help you achieve self actualization!

Hello, my name is Janice Keenberg and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in a small mountain town in Southern California. I have worked for more than two decades providing mental health counseling, liaison services, advocacy, and support services for community agencies and medical facilities in the Los Angeles and Bakersfield area. I enjoy working with adults of all ages and my focus is on helping clients cope with strong emotions brought about by depression, anxiety, stress, grief, chronic illness, and addiction.

I create a compassionate space to help you connect with your true self, the life you want to live, and the relationships you want to have. Therapy is not always easy, but I’ll offer guidance and support. We’ll discuss strategies to help you develop more agency in life. With couples, my style is interactive and focused. I help partners recognize patterns that keep them “stuck”, teach strategies to cool down intense emotions, and communicate with intention.

As a therapist, I bring compassion, empathy, and a safe space to explore stress and difficult life events. My approach to therapy is that everyone has a meaningful story that deserves to be heard. I believe everyone deserves a space of non-judgment in their most vulnerable times to make meaning of life’s struggles. Everyone goes through pain but perseverance and finding purpose brings healing. My job is to help facilitate this growth in a way that is client-driven and motivated.