Brainspotting Therapists in San Francisco, CA
Archana Neelmegh
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, MHRS, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94107
I do offer Brainspotting to work with trauma and other evidence based tools like CBT with a compassionate lens.
Hi I'm Archana aka Archie. Many of my clients are women facing issues that are in some ways appear manageable to the outsider but in actuality they are struggling internally from day to day. Whether it is anxiety, eating disorders, difficult relationships, or the demands of life like college, work, new or seasoned mom, I apply my extensive experience as an eclectic therapist drawing from multiple east and western modalities to provide support to fit my clients needs. My approach is warm, creative, collaborative, but also I take pride in gently challenging you for deep reflection. After all, you are here for change right?
I do offer Brainspotting to work with trauma and other evidence based tools like CBT with a compassionate lens.
Hi I'm Archana aka Archie. Many of my clients are women facing issues that are in some ways appear manageable to the outsider but in actuality they are struggling internally from day to day. Whether it is anxiety, eating disorders, difficult relationships, or the demands of life like college, work, new or seasoned mom, I apply my extensive experience as an eclectic therapist drawing from multiple east and western modalities to provide support to fit my clients needs. My approach is warm, creative, collaborative, but also I take pride in gently challenging you for deep reflection. After all, you are here for change right?
Stacy L Killinger
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94115
Waitlist for new clients
However, I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) , EMDR and Brainspotting.
I have been working in various capacities with clients for over 25 years. People often come to see me for concerns about depression, anxiety, relationships, career concerns, stress, identity or grief. I work with individual adults ages 18-60. In addition to mood disorders, anxiety, anger, and issues of adjustment, I often work with individuals who have experienced trauma or those who may have difficulty verbalizing their experiences.
However, I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) , EMDR and Brainspotting.
I have been working in various capacities with clients for over 25 years. People often come to see me for concerns about depression, anxiety, relationships, career concerns, stress, identity or grief. I work with individual adults ages 18-60. In addition to mood disorders, anxiety, anger, and issues of adjustment, I often work with individuals who have experienced trauma or those who may have difficulty verbalizing their experiences.
Dre Meller
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94118 (Online Only)
I offer an eclectic mix of therapy styles including Narrative, IFS, EMDR, CRM, Brainspotting, & Gottman.
We all have a story to tell about the things that have happened or didn't happen that should have happened and these stories shape our experiences. I work in a way that supports my clients in unpacking their stories and helps them to lighten the burden. We are often made to believe we are not good enough or don't have what we need to heal. I help clients recognize and uncover their truth and reconnect with their core self to see healing is possible. It is not a quick and easy process. Every person has their own timeline and desire for how long they would like to be in therapy. We work on that together.
I offer an eclectic mix of therapy styles including Narrative, IFS, EMDR, CRM, Brainspotting, & Gottman.
We all have a story to tell about the things that have happened or didn't happen that should have happened and these stories shape our experiences. I work in a way that supports my clients in unpacking their stories and helps them to lighten the burden. We are often made to believe we are not good enough or don't have what we need to heal. I help clients recognize and uncover their truth and reconnect with their core self to see healing is possible. It is not a quick and easy process. Every person has their own timeline and desire for how long they would like to be in therapy. We work on that together.
Hannah Renee Tunkel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CMT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94110 (Online Only)
I specialize in somatic therapy and present moment mindfulness practices such as Brainspotting as well as cognitive approaches such as Internal Family Systems.
Your healing can start today! In addition to being an LMFT, my approach extends beyond talk therapy to include holistic/integrative methods. I help individuals get to the root of their problems that lie hidden outside of awareness. My approach is highly influenced by mindfulness practice. You will be guided in each session to build your capacity for present moment focus using breath and body awareness and radical acceptance. This liberates heavy energy and/or pain associated with thoughts and feelings that may have been hidden or stuck. Are you ready to discover what's possible in a collaborative healing relationship? Reach out!
I specialize in somatic therapy and present moment mindfulness practices such as Brainspotting as well as cognitive approaches such as Internal Family Systems.
Your healing can start today! In addition to being an LMFT, my approach extends beyond talk therapy to include holistic/integrative methods. I help individuals get to the root of their problems that lie hidden outside of awareness. My approach is highly influenced by mindfulness practice. You will be guided in each session to build your capacity for present moment focus using breath and body awareness and radical acceptance. This liberates heavy energy and/or pain associated with thoughts and feelings that may have been hidden or stuck. Are you ready to discover what's possible in a collaborative healing relationship? Reach out!
Jessica Peters Malmberg
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94110
Specializing in grief-tending and trauma healing, I offer a relational, insightful approach to therapy. I often work with people who are anxious, sensitive, deep-feelers who can feel overwhelmed with life. I am skilled with being present with my clients' depth and grief as we work through these important places. When working through traumatic experiences I offer tools such as Brainspotting and the Safe and Sound Protocol to help calm and regulate the body and brain, and allow new perspectives and patterns to develop. In our work I hope to foster acceptance of your whole self, allowing more connection to community, and to the cosmos.
Specializing in grief-tending and trauma healing, I offer a relational, insightful approach to therapy. I often work with people who are anxious, sensitive, deep-feelers who can feel overwhelmed with life. I am skilled with being present with my clients' depth and grief as we work through these important places. When working through traumatic experiences I offer tools such as Brainspotting and the Safe and Sound Protocol to help calm and regulate the body and brain, and allow new perspectives and patterns to develop. In our work I hope to foster acceptance of your whole self, allowing more connection to community, and to the cosmos.
Anna de la Paz Roberts
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94117
Waitlist for new clients
Additionally, I offer Brainspotting as a brain+somatic (body-focused) modality to help move you through unresolved parts of trauma.
Currently FULL - new client inquiries will be referred to another provider. You are only human. This means needing secure, safe attachments with others in order to thrive. You want freedom from addiction, anxiety, depression, or trauma. You’re experiencing conflicts in your most important relationships. These problems often block us from feeling confident or thinking clearly. You may be out of energy trying to fix what's not working and need a new perspective to resolve these difficulties. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I support individuals and relationships through solution-focused and strengths-based approaches.
Additionally, I offer Brainspotting as a brain+somatic (body-focused) modality to help move you through unresolved parts of trauma.
Currently FULL - new client inquiries will be referred to another provider. You are only human. This means needing secure, safe attachments with others in order to thrive. You want freedom from addiction, anxiety, depression, or trauma. You’re experiencing conflicts in your most important relationships. These problems often block us from feeling confident or thinking clearly. You may be out of energy trying to fix what's not working and need a new perspective to resolve these difficulties. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I support individuals and relationships through solution-focused and strengths-based approaches.
Kyrie Sedano
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, NCC
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94114 (Online Only)
As an experienced therapist, I integrate EMDR, Brainspotting, somatic practices, and internal parts work.
Do you struggle with self-criticism and shame, with beliefs that you are “too much” or “not enough”? Is it hard to be seen, to unmask, to take up space? Have you learned to sacrifice your needs to show up for others? You want healthy, fulfilling relationships, but cannot seem to break painful patterns, like people pleasing, codependency, perfectionism, scarcity mindset, and social anxiety. If you are ready to heal wounds from childhood, attachment and relationship issues, generational trauma, or from masking neurodivergence and having your sensitivity misunderstood, let's explore how curiosity and compassion could change your life.
As an experienced therapist, I integrate EMDR, Brainspotting, somatic practices, and internal parts work.
Do you struggle with self-criticism and shame, with beliefs that you are “too much” or “not enough”? Is it hard to be seen, to unmask, to take up space? Have you learned to sacrifice your needs to show up for others? You want healthy, fulfilling relationships, but cannot seem to break painful patterns, like people pleasing, codependency, perfectionism, scarcity mindset, and social anxiety. If you are ready to heal wounds from childhood, attachment and relationship issues, generational trauma, or from masking neurodivergence and having your sensitivity misunderstood, let's explore how curiosity and compassion could change your life.
Lyl Starr
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, EMDR, Trauma, LGBTQ+
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94101
I use body-based methods such as Brainspotting & EMDR to help clients achieve deeper, longer-lasting change.
Are you noticing experiences from your past showing up in your life or relationships today? Perhaps you’re realizing that the childhood you thought was “typical” was actually anything but, and you’re seeing the patterns showing up in the partners you choose or your tendency to try and keep everyone happy. Maybe you’re walking a road through parenthood that you never expected to be on: infertility, pregnancy loss, birth trauma, or postpartum anxiety or depression. While you might have pushed it away for a while, you now can’t ignore the impacts of these experiences on your body, your partner, your child, and your mental health.
I use body-based methods such as Brainspotting & EMDR to help clients achieve deeper, longer-lasting change.
Are you noticing experiences from your past showing up in your life or relationships today? Perhaps you’re realizing that the childhood you thought was “typical” was actually anything but, and you’re seeing the patterns showing up in the partners you choose or your tendency to try and keep everyone happy. Maybe you’re walking a road through parenthood that you never expected to be on: infertility, pregnancy loss, birth trauma, or postpartum anxiety or depression. While you might have pushed it away for a while, you now can’t ignore the impacts of these experiences on your body, your partner, your child, and your mental health.
Cibele Sousa - Anxiety - Trauma - Somatic
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
24 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94127
My training in Neuroaffective Touch, Brainspotting, EMDR, EFT, Resilience ToolKit, TRE, & Mindfulness informs my unique style of body psychotherapy.
My passion is in body psychotherapy. Clients enjoy our work connecting their body/inner strengths and their mind/rational strengths to achieve growth. My clients value the kindness, compassion, and safety I create, so they feel comfortable and heard. I have success working with clients that experience trauma and PTSD, grief, stress, anxiety, depression, conflict with others, life transitions, and parenting issues. Caregivers and family members of cancer patients find working with me helpful, healing, and nurturing. Clients that are not comfortable just talking really appreciate the tools I give them.
My training in Neuroaffective Touch, Brainspotting, EMDR, EFT, Resilience ToolKit, TRE, & Mindfulness informs my unique style of body psychotherapy.
My passion is in body psychotherapy. Clients enjoy our work connecting their body/inner strengths and their mind/rational strengths to achieve growth. My clients value the kindness, compassion, and safety I create, so they feel comfortable and heard. I have success working with clients that experience trauma and PTSD, grief, stress, anxiety, depression, conflict with others, life transitions, and parenting issues. Caregivers and family members of cancer patients find working with me helpful, healing, and nurturing. Clients that are not comfortable just talking really appreciate the tools I give them.
Olivia Provan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94115 (Online Only)
I am trained in somatic, psychodynamic and Brainspotting therapies.
You want better relationships, with your partner, your family, at work and with yourself. You’re at the point where all of the boxes are checked, but you’re still not feeling happy or fulfilled. You struggle with guilt for wanting more, but know deep down that there's something holding you back. As a couple, you want better sex, deeper intimacy and connection, to resolve recurring disagreements, or support when facing key milestones such as moving in together or getting engaged. You’re in the right place. I specialize in attachment-based therapy for those wanting to improve their relationships, beginning with themselves.
I am trained in somatic, psychodynamic and Brainspotting therapies.
You want better relationships, with your partner, your family, at work and with yourself. You’re at the point where all of the boxes are checked, but you’re still not feeling happy or fulfilled. You struggle with guilt for wanting more, but know deep down that there's something holding you back. As a couple, you want better sex, deeper intimacy and connection, to resolve recurring disagreements, or support when facing key milestones such as moving in together or getting engaged. You’re in the right place. I specialize in attachment-based therapy for those wanting to improve their relationships, beginning with themselves.
Dexter Mai
Associate Clinical Social Worker, MSW, ASW
Verified Verified
21 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94114 (Online Only)
I am certified and a consultant-level Brainspotting practitioner and use this neurological approach to support clients in processing their rooted traumas.
When was the last time you felt TRULY happy? Are you feeling overwhelmed by life? Have past traumas left you feeling stressed and anxious? Or maybe you're on a journey to better understand yourself and find lasting happiness. If any of this resonates with you, I can help. As a Taiwanese American who immigrated to the United States at a young age, I know firsthand the struggles faced by individuals from AAPI and immigrant communities. I also recognize the unique challenges the LGBTQ community faces, and I'm committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all my clients.
I am certified and a consultant-level Brainspotting practitioner and use this neurological approach to support clients in processing their rooted traumas.
When was the last time you felt TRULY happy? Are you feeling overwhelmed by life? Have past traumas left you feeling stressed and anxious? Or maybe you're on a journey to better understand yourself and find lasting happiness. If any of this resonates with you, I can help. As a Taiwanese American who immigrated to the United States at a young age, I know firsthand the struggles faced by individuals from AAPI and immigrant communities. I also recognize the unique challenges the LGBTQ community faces, and I'm committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all my clients.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, REAT
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94114
I help individuals and couples during hard experiences, be it anxiety, depression, communication struggles, intimacy issues, burnout. Sometimes our coping mechanisms just stop working. You need a therapist who works towards your goals. That's where I come in. I have helped individuals and couples for 25+ years, I am deeply passionate about my helping people and my clients mean the world to me.
I help individuals and couples during hard experiences, be it anxiety, depression, communication struggles, intimacy issues, burnout. Sometimes our coping mechanisms just stop working. You need a therapist who works towards your goals. That's where I come in. I have helped individuals and couples for 25+ years, I am deeply passionate about my helping people and my clients mean the world to me.
Are you struggling with the effects of trauma, complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD), or difficult relationship dynamics? I’m a skilled and compassionate psychologist dedicated to helping individuals like you navigate the complex challenges associated with trauma and its impact on well-being. Clients might aspire to create healthier, more fulfilling relationships by addressing attachment issues and unhealthy patterns. You may ultimately seek a sense of wholeness, including emotional, mental, and physical well-being, as well as personal empowerment in your life.
Are you struggling with the effects of trauma, complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD), or difficult relationship dynamics? I’m a skilled and compassionate psychologist dedicated to helping individuals like you navigate the complex challenges associated with trauma and its impact on well-being. Clients might aspire to create healthier, more fulfilling relationships by addressing attachment issues and unhealthy patterns. You may ultimately seek a sense of wholeness, including emotional, mental, and physical well-being, as well as personal empowerment in your life.
Accepting New Clients- In-Person Therapy in the Outer Sunset District. Do you and your partner have the same argument repeatedly without finding a resolution? Are you struggling to manage your child's tantrums or having difficulty agreeing with your partner on how to parent your child best? If you are facing these challenges, attending therapy could benefit you. Together, we will work towards rebuilding trust in your relationship, healing old wounds, and developing healthy ways to relate to your partner or child. It's time to invest in your well-being because you are worth it.
Accepting New Clients- In-Person Therapy in the Outer Sunset District. Do you and your partner have the same argument repeatedly without finding a resolution? Are you struggling to manage your child's tantrums or having difficulty agreeing with your partner on how to parent your child best? If you are facing these challenges, attending therapy could benefit you. Together, we will work towards rebuilding trust in your relationship, healing old wounds, and developing healthy ways to relate to your partner or child. It's time to invest in your well-being because you are worth it.
If you are reading this, then chances are you are looking to give either yourself and/or a loved one the opportunity to make important life changes. Everyone experiences situations that they need support with. Often, the most beneficial choice one can make is to seek objective guidance. You are the expert of your own life experience. My role is to help you explore this knowledge in a way that brings clarity and fulfillment. My name is Megan Rose and a particular area of specialty and interest is working with adults, couples and families who are wrestling with life transitions and relationship challenges.
If you are reading this, then chances are you are looking to give either yourself and/or a loved one the opportunity to make important life changes. Everyone experiences situations that they need support with. Often, the most beneficial choice one can make is to seek objective guidance. You are the expert of your own life experience. My role is to help you explore this knowledge in a way that brings clarity and fulfillment. My name is Megan Rose and a particular area of specialty and interest is working with adults, couples and families who are wrestling with life transitions and relationship challenges.
I help many adults and couples address the underlying causes of their conflict, pain, distress, and angst. We will employ different techniques that assist in understanding what lies beneath the surface. I draw from many psychological approaches and world traditions. Also, by thinking about the human experience and acknowledging what happens between us, in the therapy space, as valuable insights for our understanding of you; and by looking at your inner world view.
I help many adults and couples address the underlying causes of their conflict, pain, distress, and angst. We will employ different techniques that assist in understanding what lies beneath the surface. I draw from many psychological approaches and world traditions. Also, by thinking about the human experience and acknowledging what happens between us, in the therapy space, as valuable insights for our understanding of you; and by looking at your inner world view.
Rhea Mistades
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, CHT, LMFT
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94114 (Online Only)
Do you feel stuck? Many people begin psychotherapy because they feel something is "off". They are dissatisfied, but unclear about what they want; they feel that "something is missing," but they're not sure what it is. Others begin psychotherapy because they find themselves repeatedly cycling through unhealthy relationship patterns and they want to change. Additionally, we all have traumas and woundings within us, to varying degrees. Psychotherapy can help untangle these knots and move you through suffering and pain towards greater health, integration, wholeness, vitality, and well-being.
Do you feel stuck? Many people begin psychotherapy because they feel something is "off". They are dissatisfied, but unclear about what they want; they feel that "something is missing," but they're not sure what it is. Others begin psychotherapy because they find themselves repeatedly cycling through unhealthy relationship patterns and they want to change. Additionally, we all have traumas and woundings within us, to varying degrees. Psychotherapy can help untangle these knots and move you through suffering and pain towards greater health, integration, wholeness, vitality, and well-being.
Christopher Vogt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94102 (Online Only)
If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, sadness, confusion, loneliness, anger, or other difficult emotions, perhaps I can help. These feelings generally come and go for all of us, but if they come and don't go, then this can be a problem. Maybe this is what brought you here, and you've already tried various things to feel better, but not much has improved. If any of this rings true, then you've come to the right place.
If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, sadness, confusion, loneliness, anger, or other difficult emotions, perhaps I can help. These feelings generally come and go for all of us, but if they come and don't go, then this can be a problem. Maybe this is what brought you here, and you've already tried various things to feel better, but not much has improved. If any of this rings true, then you've come to the right place.
Erik Paul Anton Deiters
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94114
I'm passionate about helping my clients find the best solutions to their problems and look forward to helping them live their best lives.
I'm passionate about helping my clients find the best solutions to their problems and look forward to helping them live their best lives.
Yang Yang
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EdD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94124 (Online Only)
Finding a therapist can be overwhelming. Perhaps you’ve tried other therapists who didn’t meet your needs or they weren’t a good fit? This can feel discouraging, but know that you are courageous for taking the first steps towards improving your mental wellbeing. It’s not easy to recognize that you are struggling. It’s okay to feel like you need more support to process everything going on in your life. Whether it’s life challenges and transitions, coming to terms with your identity, or concerns about your personal, familial, or professional relationships, I am here to assist and guide you through this process.
Finding a therapist can be overwhelming. Perhaps you’ve tried other therapists who didn’t meet your needs or they weren’t a good fit? This can feel discouraging, but know that you are courageous for taking the first steps towards improving your mental wellbeing. It’s not easy to recognize that you are struggling. It’s okay to feel like you need more support to process everything going on in your life. Whether it’s life challenges and transitions, coming to terms with your identity, or concerns about your personal, familial, or professional relationships, I am here to assist and guide you through this process.
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