Chronic Illness Therapists in San Francisco, CA
Krista Gallagher
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94101 (Online Only)
Having been a client myself, I understand how important it is to find a therapist who you feel really "gets you" and with whom you feel safe and comfortable being vulnerable and open. I focus on creating a foundation of presence, safety, and trust in the therapeutic relationship. I am here to see you, hear you, understand you, & support you & will meet you with a non-judgmental, compassionate, & supportive presence as we work together. I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, chronic pain & illness, life transitions, motherhood & parenting, couples therapy, college/career stress, & those who identify as being HSP/Empaths.
Having been a client myself, I understand how important it is to find a therapist who you feel really "gets you" and with whom you feel safe and comfortable being vulnerable and open. I focus on creating a foundation of presence, safety, and trust in the therapeutic relationship. I am here to see you, hear you, understand you, & support you & will meet you with a non-judgmental, compassionate, & supportive presence as we work together. I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, chronic pain & illness, life transitions, motherhood & parenting, couples therapy, college/career stress, & those who identify as being HSP/Empaths.
Hi, I’m Dr. David Talavera! I'm a licensed clinical psychologist who works with adults seeking growth, connection, and resilience. Whether you’re facing burnout, stress, anxiety, communication issues, comparisons challenges, grief, depression, or trauma, I am here to guide you through it with warmth and compassion. My approach to therapy is all about you. I take a client-centered approach, working with you to develop a deeper understanding of life's struggles and finding ways to overcome and grow stronger. Together, we’ll develop strategies to cope with hardships, promote healing, and ultimately empower you to be your own therapist.
Hi, I’m Dr. David Talavera! I'm a licensed clinical psychologist who works with adults seeking growth, connection, and resilience. Whether you’re facing burnout, stress, anxiety, communication issues, comparisons challenges, grief, depression, or trauma, I am here to guide you through it with warmth and compassion. My approach to therapy is all about you. I take a client-centered approach, working with you to develop a deeper understanding of life's struggles and finding ways to overcome and grow stronger. Together, we’ll develop strategies to cope with hardships, promote healing, and ultimately empower you to be your own therapist.
Kaitlin Kimmel
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, CRC, APCC
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94123 (Online Only)
With warmth, curiosity and practicality, I will partner with you in our sessions to discover what healing and change look like for you. Whether you'd like to learn how to better manage anxiety, move through a big transition with more ease, recover from a traumatic event, need help navigating the loss or death of a loved one, or want more support with adjusting to a new or ongoing disability or medical condition, you don't have to do this alone. Together, we can figure out the stuck places, help you identify your goals, and equip you with the tools to chart your path forward.
With warmth, curiosity and practicality, I will partner with you in our sessions to discover what healing and change look like for you. Whether you'd like to learn how to better manage anxiety, move through a big transition with more ease, recover from a traumatic event, need help navigating the loss or death of a loved one, or want more support with adjusting to a new or ongoing disability or medical condition, you don't have to do this alone. Together, we can figure out the stuck places, help you identify your goals, and equip you with the tools to chart your path forward.
Caitlin West
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94158 (Online Only)
Is a chronic or serious illness impacting your life? Are you struggling with anxiety, adjustment to illness, uncertainty, role changes, loss, or depression? Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed or isolated in your experience? I can help you. I help clients navigate the impact that illness has on all areas of their lives. Please note that I am part of the Compassionate Integrative Counseling Group. Our group consists of three seasoned therapists who specialize in working with patients, caregivers, and loved ones around the complexities of serious illness.
Is a chronic or serious illness impacting your life? Are you struggling with anxiety, adjustment to illness, uncertainty, role changes, loss, or depression? Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed or isolated in your experience? I can help you. I help clients navigate the impact that illness has on all areas of their lives. Please note that I am part of the Compassionate Integrative Counseling Group. Our group consists of three seasoned therapists who specialize in working with patients, caregivers, and loved ones around the complexities of serious illness.
Jaime Carrillo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94103 (Online Only)
Hi there, my name is Jaime Carrillo and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I believe having someone to talk to is incredibly important. I try to offer a warm and collaborative approach with my clients, and provide a safe and non judgmental space to work through whatever struggles you are facing.
Hi there, my name is Jaime Carrillo and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I believe having someone to talk to is incredibly important. I try to offer a warm and collaborative approach with my clients, and provide a safe and non judgmental space to work through whatever struggles you are facing.
Kate Roberts
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94101 (Online Only)
I enjoy working with people going through life transitions, such as changes in career, family, or divorce, and helping my clients mindfully engage their lives, as well as helping people assess and modify their relationships to substance use. I believe that to understand our behaviors and actions in life, we must first learn how to sit with our emotions and observe our thoughts. People who enjoy working with me tend to appreciate warm, open, and direct communication. I will share my thoughts with you in hopes that we can collaborate on what can help you move forward.
I enjoy working with people going through life transitions, such as changes in career, family, or divorce, and helping my clients mindfully engage their lives, as well as helping people assess and modify their relationships to substance use. I believe that to understand our behaviors and actions in life, we must first learn how to sit with our emotions and observe our thoughts. People who enjoy working with me tend to appreciate warm, open, and direct communication. I will share my thoughts with you in hopes that we can collaborate on what can help you move forward.
Sarah Brinkman
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94110 (Online Only)
Whatever challenges you are facing or path you are exploring, you never have to do it alone. You deserve a place to receive support and make sense of it all. I offer a welcoming, affirming space where we can explore the complexities of your experience together and get to the crux of what you most need. Along with talk therapy, I incorporate a mind and body approach to healing. This may include: somatic awareness, depth work, parts-oriented exploration, guided imagery, art and movement, psychoeducation, experiential exercises, and tools to help you manage difficult life stressors.
Whatever challenges you are facing or path you are exploring, you never have to do it alone. You deserve a place to receive support and make sense of it all. I offer a welcoming, affirming space where we can explore the complexities of your experience together and get to the crux of what you most need. Along with talk therapy, I incorporate a mind and body approach to healing. This may include: somatic awareness, depth work, parts-oriented exploration, guided imagery, art and movement, psychoeducation, experiential exercises, and tools to help you manage difficult life stressors.
Darcia Johnson
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94134 (Online Only)
My hope is that all those seeking therapy find an excellent professional match. Those who might work best with me include those looking for a compassionate and active listener. A client seeking a warm and collaborative relationship with their therapist. A client who is attracted to a strengths-based approach to therapy. My name is Darcia Johnson and I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. My approach is always client centered but I use modalities including Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy and I draw upon other modalities to best meet my client’s needs.
My hope is that all those seeking therapy find an excellent professional match. Those who might work best with me include those looking for a compassionate and active listener. A client seeking a warm and collaborative relationship with their therapist. A client who is attracted to a strengths-based approach to therapy. My name is Darcia Johnson and I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. My approach is always client centered but I use modalities including Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy and I draw upon other modalities to best meet my client’s needs.
Annie Brashem
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94143
As either a patient or caregiver, coping with illness, injury, disability, or medical trauma can be quite the challenge. It forever affects how we view ourselves, our bodies, our relationships, and how our lives were “supposed” to go. These experiences are also impacted by everything else we have been through in our lives. Each of us will inevitably experience being a care-giver or a care-recipient, and specialized therapeutic support can help you navigate the specific difficulties that illness or any health issues present. At any age, stage, or severity of illness or injury, cultivating resilience is possible. You aren't alone.
As either a patient or caregiver, coping with illness, injury, disability, or medical trauma can be quite the challenge. It forever affects how we view ourselves, our bodies, our relationships, and how our lives were “supposed” to go. These experiences are also impacted by everything else we have been through in our lives. Each of us will inevitably experience being a care-giver or a care-recipient, and specialized therapeutic support can help you navigate the specific difficulties that illness or any health issues present. At any age, stage, or severity of illness or injury, cultivating resilience is possible. You aren't alone.
Anna Alper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94158 (Online Only)
I once heard this metaphor about the lotus flower: "The lotus flower grows deep in muddy waters, far away from the sun. In time the Lotus reaches the light and transforms into a beautiful flower." You may be faced with many challenges right now: stress, anxiety, a terminal diagnosis, or perhaps you are experiencing loss of a loved one. Like the lotus flower, it may seem that everything around you is dark and the light seems very distant. It is my passion to help get you through that muddy water and help you bloom into the beautiful lotus that I know you are.
I once heard this metaphor about the lotus flower: "The lotus flower grows deep in muddy waters, far away from the sun. In time the Lotus reaches the light and transforms into a beautiful flower." You may be faced with many challenges right now: stress, anxiety, a terminal diagnosis, or perhaps you are experiencing loss of a loved one. Like the lotus flower, it may seem that everything around you is dark and the light seems very distant. It is my passion to help get you through that muddy water and help you bloom into the beautiful lotus that I know you are.
Courtney Sparkuhl
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94110 (Online Only)
I am an ADHD certified (ADHD-CCSP) therapist with ten years of experience in the medical field counseling patients and their families. I specialize in executive functioning therapy. Executive functioning skills include the ability to focus attention, manage impulses and emotions, organize, and plan. These skills are most commonly challenged by ADHD. Executive functioning is also impaired with high stress such as when you are navigating something new in your life: a medical diagnosis, a new baby, or divorce.
I am an ADHD certified (ADHD-CCSP) therapist with ten years of experience in the medical field counseling patients and their families. I specialize in executive functioning therapy. Executive functioning skills include the ability to focus attention, manage impulses and emotions, organize, and plan. These skills are most commonly challenged by ADHD. Executive functioning is also impaired with high stress such as when you are navigating something new in your life: a medical diagnosis, a new baby, or divorce.
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Evening and weekend appointments are available! If you are looking for help to rediscover, remember, and grow into the person you wish to be and need support and help to get there, I would feel privileged to be on that journey with you. I focus on honoring your knowledge and experiences in the hope of creating an empowering environment where you benefit from the freedom to discover your strengths, resiliencies, and courage. I consider the many ways you have come to know and understand yourself and your relationships to others, taking into account your culture, history, and identity.
Evening and weekend appointments are available! If you are looking for help to rediscover, remember, and grow into the person you wish to be and need support and help to get there, I would feel privileged to be on that journey with you. I focus on honoring your knowledge and experiences in the hope of creating an empowering environment where you benefit from the freedom to discover your strengths, resiliencies, and courage. I consider the many ways you have come to know and understand yourself and your relationships to others, taking into account your culture, history, and identity.
I believe our emotional and physical health are inseparable. In psychotherapy, we will explore how your brain, emotions, body, and spirituality work together in creating moment-by-moment experiences within you. My background in neuropsychology and psychotherapy will guide our work in an integrated and holistic framework. As a registered psychologist (PSY 33916) specializing in neuropsychology, I offer neuropsychological assessment, individual psychotherapy and cognitive remediation for adults (age 18-64), in English, Cantonese and Mandarin. Currently, I provide teletherapy services only, to residents of California.
I believe our emotional and physical health are inseparable. In psychotherapy, we will explore how your brain, emotions, body, and spirituality work together in creating moment-by-moment experiences within you. My background in neuropsychology and psychotherapy will guide our work in an integrated and holistic framework. As a registered psychologist (PSY 33916) specializing in neuropsychology, I offer neuropsychological assessment, individual psychotherapy and cognitive remediation for adults (age 18-64), in English, Cantonese and Mandarin. Currently, I provide teletherapy services only, to residents of California.
Mark Chaney-Gay
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94102 (Online Only)
The day to day can often lead to feeling stressed, overwhelmed and anxious. For those dealing with physical disabilities, mental health or life challenges, this can be even more challenging. Maybe you are facing a new disability or a continued one. Maybe you are LGBTQ and facing relationship or other stress. Maybe life has become overwhelming. You can meet these challenges. I am here to help you to meet these challenges.
The day to day can often lead to feeling stressed, overwhelmed and anxious. For those dealing with physical disabilities, mental health or life challenges, this can be even more challenging. Maybe you are facing a new disability or a continued one. Maybe you are LGBTQ and facing relationship or other stress. Maybe life has become overwhelming. You can meet these challenges. I am here to help you to meet these challenges.
Elisa Joy Friedlander
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94115 (Online Only)
Chronic Pain & Illness - and other Therapeutic Writing & Journaling group openings. Please link to website for details. No availability for individual clients at this time. You might notice a discrepancy between the life you are living, and the life/aspects of life you desire. I'm here to help you bridge that gap by creatively guiding you to give voice to various parts of yourself (including parts that are hidden or less acknowledged) as you gain valuable insights and new narratives that enable you to engage in your life and relationships with more skill, authenticity, and ease.
Chronic Pain & Illness - and other Therapeutic Writing & Journaling group openings. Please link to website for details. No availability for individual clients at this time. You might notice a discrepancy between the life you are living, and the life/aspects of life you desire. I'm here to help you bridge that gap by creatively guiding you to give voice to various parts of yourself (including parts that are hidden or less acknowledged) as you gain valuable insights and new narratives that enable you to engage in your life and relationships with more skill, authenticity, and ease.
Ilana S Wasserman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LEP, CMT, VMP
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94118
Being a therapist not only involves the training we are provided nor the previous clients with whom we have worked. In my opinion, it involves the humility to allow one's client to feel safe enough to share the most vulnerable parts of their experiences for both of us to feel connected and moving in the same direction. My style of treatment follows my beliefs above. I will be working to put the pieces together that you may be unable to see. Once we have a pattern established, we will go at your speed, perhaps with a light nudge from me, to discover the origins of your issues.
Being a therapist not only involves the training we are provided nor the previous clients with whom we have worked. In my opinion, it involves the humility to allow one's client to feel safe enough to share the most vulnerable parts of their experiences for both of us to feel connected and moving in the same direction. My style of treatment follows my beliefs above. I will be working to put the pieces together that you may be unable to see. Once we have a pattern established, we will go at your speed, perhaps with a light nudge from me, to discover the origins of your issues.
Maria Vogel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94114 (Online Only)
Are you having the same argument over and over with your partner (you know the one!) - where nobody feels heard and you end up feeling frustrated, exhausted, and wondering "how did we get here again?!" You want to feel close, like you used to, but no matter how many times you try to talk, you still aren't hearing each other. Maybe you've even given up trying. I promise there’s a reason you’re feeling the way you do, and the reason is more understandable than you think. When we’re at odds with a person we love, it's easy to get stuck in a negative cycle of blame and defensiveness instead of solving issues like a team.
Are you having the same argument over and over with your partner (you know the one!) - where nobody feels heard and you end up feeling frustrated, exhausted, and wondering "how did we get here again?!" You want to feel close, like you used to, but no matter how many times you try to talk, you still aren't hearing each other. Maybe you've even given up trying. I promise there’s a reason you’re feeling the way you do, and the reason is more understandable than you think. When we’re at odds with a person we love, it's easy to get stuck in a negative cycle of blame and defensiveness instead of solving issues like a team.
Jocelyne Gardner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94127
I specialize in supporting parents. I help clients who are coping with stressful circumstances such as a challenging or neurodivergent child, a serious medical diagnosis, divorce, co-parenting, infidelity, a career crisis or the loss of a loved one.
I specialize in supporting parents. I help clients who are coping with stressful circumstances such as a challenging or neurodivergent child, a serious medical diagnosis, divorce, co-parenting, infidelity, a career crisis or the loss of a loved one.
Sometimes life throws obstacles at you that are out of your control, but that does not mean you cannot live your optimally healthy life. Being truly healthy includes emotional, social, mental and physical well-being. When these aspects of life are out of balance due to health problems, work stress, or personal issues, it can feel like your whole world is falling apart. Working through these challenges and learning the best coping tools can help you put it back together. I strive to help you move through challenges in achieving a healthy mind and body using practical, evidence-based strategies and compassionate tailored care.
Sometimes life throws obstacles at you that are out of your control, but that does not mean you cannot live your optimally healthy life. Being truly healthy includes emotional, social, mental and physical well-being. When these aspects of life are out of balance due to health problems, work stress, or personal issues, it can feel like your whole world is falling apart. Working through these challenges and learning the best coping tools can help you put it back together. I strive to help you move through challenges in achieving a healthy mind and body using practical, evidence-based strategies and compassionate tailored care.
Kelsey Harrington
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94102
Waitlist for new clients
People can feel stuck in their lives for many reasons. You may have vague feelings of dissatisfaction, or have an idea of what isn’t working but struggle to find a way forward. Perhaps you're feeling overwhelmed by familiar feelings from earlier difficulties or trauma that are being stirred up by current situations. My aim is to help you uncover the meanings and underlying causes of patterns of thinking, feeling, and interacting that may be holding you back. These can emerge in addressing day-to-day challenges, or while untangling old narratives formed by deeply rooted experiences.
People can feel stuck in their lives for many reasons. You may have vague feelings of dissatisfaction, or have an idea of what isn’t working but struggle to find a way forward. Perhaps you're feeling overwhelmed by familiar feelings from earlier difficulties or trauma that are being stirred up by current situations. My aim is to help you uncover the meanings and underlying causes of patterns of thinking, feeling, and interacting that may be holding you back. These can emerge in addressing day-to-day challenges, or while untangling old narratives formed by deeply rooted experiences.
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