Psychodynamic Therapists in San Francisco, CA
Jessica Good
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, MA
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94123
I am trained in psychodynamic therapy and performance psychology, and I take a trauma informed approach to my work.
Hi, I’m Jessica Good. I specialize in working with individuals to improve their mental health and achieve their goals. Whether I am helping my clients manage anxiety or stress, low self-esteem, or the ability to focus under pressure, I take a strengths-based approach to building a confident mindset. I currently work primarily with athletes and professionals, as well as provide teams and businesses with workshops and presentations. Previously, I supported high-level actors in talent management to succeed both creatively and professionally.
I am trained in psychodynamic therapy and performance psychology, and I take a trauma informed approach to my work.
Hi, I’m Jessica Good. I specialize in working with individuals to improve their mental health and achieve their goals. Whether I am helping my clients manage anxiety or stress, low self-esteem, or the ability to focus under pressure, I take a strengths-based approach to building a confident mindset. I currently work primarily with athletes and professionals, as well as provide teams and businesses with workshops and presentations. Previously, I supported high-level actors in talent management to succeed both creatively and professionally.
Utilizing CBT, mindfulness, and psychodynamic perspectives, I provide therapy through a holistic lens, aiming to see my clients from a full picture rather than just their symptomatology.
Experiencing anxiety, depression, and trauma can be hard to navigate on one’s own. Through the use of integrative modalities, my goal is to help you find your way so that you can manage symptoms, feel your best, discover who you truly are, and move forward in the direction of your dreams whereby your past no longer holds you back. Using warmth and compassion, I also aim to provide trauma-informed care to discuss your struggles without judgment and safely process unresolved trauma and feelings.
Utilizing CBT, mindfulness, and psychodynamic perspectives, I provide therapy through a holistic lens, aiming to see my clients from a full picture rather than just their symptomatology.
Experiencing anxiety, depression, and trauma can be hard to navigate on one’s own. Through the use of integrative modalities, my goal is to help you find your way so that you can manage symptoms, feel your best, discover who you truly are, and move forward in the direction of your dreams whereby your past no longer holds you back. Using warmth and compassion, I also aim to provide trauma-informed care to discuss your struggles without judgment and safely process unresolved trauma and feelings.
Lindsay Durgan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94115 (Online Only)
This is why I work from an integrative, relational, attachment-focused, psychodynamic perspective.
Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, relationship difficulties, or feel lost or hopeless, some type of past trauma may be spilling over into your present life. But you don't need to be held hostage by the past. Help is available! And the most important ingredient in your healing and growth is the relationship you create with your therapist. Why? Because the emotional wounds, behaviors and beliefs that keep us stuck occurred in our relationship with others, which means healing also needs to occur in relationship. This is precisely what the counseling and psychotherapy services I offer are all about.
This is why I work from an integrative, relational, attachment-focused, psychodynamic perspective.
Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, relationship difficulties, or feel lost or hopeless, some type of past trauma may be spilling over into your present life. But you don't need to be held hostage by the past. Help is available! And the most important ingredient in your healing and growth is the relationship you create with your therapist. Why? Because the emotional wounds, behaviors and beliefs that keep us stuck occurred in our relationship with others, which means healing also needs to occur in relationship. This is precisely what the counseling and psychotherapy services I offer are all about.
Imme Staeffler
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94115 (Online Only)
In my integrative psychodynamic style I draw on depth work, experiential and insight oriented work, IFS (Internal Family Systems), somatics, mindfulness, also DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) and MBCT (Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy).
I frequently accept new patients for telehealth psychotherapy, adults residing in California. Therapy can be helpful for a wide range of issues and clients come to me with emotional and mental distress, relationships problems, questions about the overall quality and direction in their lives. More specifically clients express worry and anxiety, depression, loneliness, career/work problems, mental and emotional concerns with retirement, difficult family and relationship issues, or needs related to long term recovery from substances, other addictions.
In my integrative psychodynamic style I draw on depth work, experiential and insight oriented work, IFS (Internal Family Systems), somatics, mindfulness, also DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) and MBCT (Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy).
I frequently accept new patients for telehealth psychotherapy, adults residing in California. Therapy can be helpful for a wide range of issues and clients come to me with emotional and mental distress, relationships problems, questions about the overall quality and direction in their lives. More specifically clients express worry and anxiety, depression, loneliness, career/work problems, mental and emotional concerns with retirement, difficult family and relationship issues, or needs related to long term recovery from substances, other addictions.
Megan Williams
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94109
I offer a warm, collaborative approach intended to foster personal growth and self understanding for individuals and couples. I specialize in helping clients navigate through relationship challenges addictions, self esteem issues ,Premarital and Divorce challenges. Using psychodynamic , holistic and present moment therapeutic approaches , my work is intended to help clients cultivate their own inner healing and enabling them to make meaningful and lasting change. Honoring every individual and couple as unique, I bring an engaged and compassionate presence to our work together.
I offer a warm, collaborative approach intended to foster personal growth and self understanding for individuals and couples. I specialize in helping clients navigate through relationship challenges addictions, self esteem issues ,Premarital and Divorce challenges. Using psychodynamic , holistic and present moment therapeutic approaches , my work is intended to help clients cultivate their own inner healing and enabling them to make meaningful and lasting change. Honoring every individual and couple as unique, I bring an engaged and compassionate presence to our work together.
Erin Igarashi-Parra
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94103 (Online Only)
My approach incorporates Person-Centered, Psychodynamic, Solution Focused.
It can be very difficult to take steps toward positive change when facing challenges in life. Have you been having difficulties engaging in things you previously enjoyed? Are you isolating and finding it harder to talk to family or friends? If you are looking for a safe, empowering space where you can begin the process of healing, you have already taken your first step.
My approach incorporates Person-Centered, Psychodynamic, Solution Focused.
It can be very difficult to take steps toward positive change when facing challenges in life. Have you been having difficulties engaging in things you previously enjoyed? Are you isolating and finding it harder to talk to family or friends? If you are looking for a safe, empowering space where you can begin the process of healing, you have already taken your first step.
In technical terms, I use relational and psychodynamic therapy approaches.
Have you been feeling increasingly on edge, easily distracted, or irritable? Do you catch yourself overanalyzing and questioning decisions or interactions with other people? Do you feel disconnected, lonely, or unsure of yourself? These are all natural feelings, and we all struggle sometimes. But occasionally life throws one thing too many at us and moving forward requires a little more work. This can be especially true if you have recently experienced a significant life change, such as relationship break up, death of a loved one, career change, or welcoming a child. Therapy can offer the needed support and change of perspective.
In technical terms, I use relational and psychodynamic therapy approaches.
Have you been feeling increasingly on edge, easily distracted, or irritable? Do you catch yourself overanalyzing and questioning decisions or interactions with other people? Do you feel disconnected, lonely, or unsure of yourself? These are all natural feelings, and we all struggle sometimes. But occasionally life throws one thing too many at us and moving forward requires a little more work. This can be especially true if you have recently experienced a significant life change, such as relationship break up, death of a loved one, career change, or welcoming a child. Therapy can offer the needed support and change of perspective.
Elizabeth Epstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94105 (Online Only)
Life is hard! My goal is to work together with you to help you get unstuck from painful thoughts or relational patterns that are no longer helpful. I believe therapy is a collaborative process between two people where together we explore problems, new understandings, and adaptive coping skills for a more fulfilled and authentic life. I work from a Strength-based and Psychodynamic approach to all mental health concerns in adults. I focus especially on anxiety, depression, stress, grief, and family conflict.
Life is hard! My goal is to work together with you to help you get unstuck from painful thoughts or relational patterns that are no longer helpful. I believe therapy is a collaborative process between two people where together we explore problems, new understandings, and adaptive coping skills for a more fulfilled and authentic life. I work from a Strength-based and Psychodynamic approach to all mental health concerns in adults. I focus especially on anxiety, depression, stress, grief, and family conflict.
While I am grounded in psychodynamic therapy, my treatment approach blends elements from a variety of behavioral therapies.
People often come to therapy after something has become too challenging to address on their own. Recognizing this need for a change in your life is significant and scary, but it marks the initial step toward healing and thriving. This thriving is more than symptom alleviation—it goes beyond quick fixes, surpasses mere functionality. Thriving entails experiencing a sense of wholeness, finding satisfaction in your life, and cultivating your relationships. Exploring the healing process holds the potential for a transformative impact on your life.
While I am grounded in psychodynamic therapy, my treatment approach blends elements from a variety of behavioral therapies.
People often come to therapy after something has become too challenging to address on their own. Recognizing this need for a change in your life is significant and scary, but it marks the initial step toward healing and thriving. This thriving is more than symptom alleviation—it goes beyond quick fixes, surpasses mere functionality. Thriving entails experiencing a sense of wholeness, finding satisfaction in your life, and cultivating your relationships. Exploring the healing process holds the potential for a transformative impact on your life.
Peter Bradley
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94114 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I most often employ mindfulness based and cognitive-behavioral approaches to assist in the relief of severe symptoms (if they are present), and employ psychodynamic approaches for lasting change.
I have been a practicing psychologist since 1989 helping individuals and couples in emotional distress due to the common sources of adult unhappiness: divorce or romantic disappointment, family strife, alcohol or substance addiction, job stress, life transitions, chronic or life-threatening illness, and difficulties with aging. For couples I employ the Gottman approach to counseling, which is most useful for couples seeking to de-escalate arguments and/or recover from an affair. I also offer consulting and supervision services to psychotherapists and psychology students on a reduced fee basis.
I most often employ mindfulness based and cognitive-behavioral approaches to assist in the relief of severe symptoms (if they are present), and employ psychodynamic approaches for lasting change.
I have been a practicing psychologist since 1989 helping individuals and couples in emotional distress due to the common sources of adult unhappiness: divorce or romantic disappointment, family strife, alcohol or substance addiction, job stress, life transitions, chronic or life-threatening illness, and difficulties with aging. For couples I employ the Gottman approach to counseling, which is most useful for couples seeking to de-escalate arguments and/or recover from an affair. I also offer consulting and supervision services to psychotherapists and psychology students on a reduced fee basis.
In my practice, I utilize CBT, DBT, Psychodynamic theory, and attachment theory to help clients experience healing that involves engaging both the mind and body.
Are you experiencing challenges dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship/family issues, and trauma/PTSD? Due to these symptoms, we can be in too much emotional pain and feel too stuck to reframe our perceptions or to find solutions to our problems. Childhood or recent trauma can cause emotional distress that can be difficult to process. I am here to support you in working through unresolved trauma and guide you toward healing. Therefore, you can feel empowered, rejuvenated, and enthusiastic about life again.
In my practice, I utilize CBT, DBT, Psychodynamic theory, and attachment theory to help clients experience healing that involves engaging both the mind and body.
Are you experiencing challenges dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship/family issues, and trauma/PTSD? Due to these symptoms, we can be in too much emotional pain and feel too stuck to reframe our perceptions or to find solutions to our problems. Childhood or recent trauma can cause emotional distress that can be difficult to process. I am here to support you in working through unresolved trauma and guide you toward healing. Therefore, you can feel empowered, rejuvenated, and enthusiastic about life again.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94112 (Online Only)
My approach integrates principles from somatic, psychodynamic, attachment-based therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), allowing me to tailor treatment to the unique needs of each client.
Welcome! As a therapist, I prioritize building genuine relationships with my clients and creating a compassionate, non-judgmental environment where individuals feel comfortable embracing their authentic selves. My style is highly interactive and collaborative, rooted in the belief that therapy's transformative power emerges when both therapist and client invest time and effort into the healing process.
My approach integrates principles from somatic, psychodynamic, attachment-based therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), allowing me to tailor treatment to the unique needs of each client.
Welcome! As a therapist, I prioritize building genuine relationships with my clients and creating a compassionate, non-judgmental environment where individuals feel comfortable embracing their authentic selves. My style is highly interactive and collaborative, rooted in the belief that therapy's transformative power emerges when both therapist and client invest time and effort into the healing process.
Smadar Salzman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
26 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94102 (Online Only)
I'm a relational psychodynamic psychotherapist with a passion for empowering women in their quarter to midlife stages to heal from complex & relational trauma.
Feeling stuck in the same emotional and relational patterns? Do you keep repeating the same cycles that leave you anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed? Early relationships shape our views of ourselves and others, often influencing us in ways we don't realize. If you grew up with family conflict, emotionally unavailable parents, or trauma, adult relationships can be hard. You're tired of feeling disconnected and stuck. Therapy can help you heal the emotional rollercoaster—whether it's anger, anxiety, depression, or numbness—so your relationships feel more connected, and you experience more joy and fulfillment in life.
I'm a relational psychodynamic psychotherapist with a passion for empowering women in their quarter to midlife stages to heal from complex & relational trauma.
Feeling stuck in the same emotional and relational patterns? Do you keep repeating the same cycles that leave you anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed? Early relationships shape our views of ourselves and others, often influencing us in ways we don't realize. If you grew up with family conflict, emotionally unavailable parents, or trauma, adult relationships can be hard. You're tired of feeling disconnected and stuck. Therapy can help you heal the emotional rollercoaster—whether it's anger, anxiety, depression, or numbness—so your relationships feel more connected, and you experience more joy and fulfillment in life.
I'm Leonor Guerrero, a first generation Mexican American bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist born and raised in Los Angeles. I have a background working in a community outpatient setting with adults, adolescents, children and their families from diverse cultural backgrounds. I have helped individuals with depression, anxiety, PTSD, relationship difficulties, grief, changes in family dynamics, generational trauma and life transitions. I use a combination of attachment, mindfulness, psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and trauma therapy to address internal, historical or family cycles that impact our lives.
I'm Leonor Guerrero, a first generation Mexican American bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist born and raised in Los Angeles. I have a background working in a community outpatient setting with adults, adolescents, children and their families from diverse cultural backgrounds. I have helped individuals with depression, anxiety, PTSD, relationship difficulties, grief, changes in family dynamics, generational trauma and life transitions. I use a combination of attachment, mindfulness, psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and trauma therapy to address internal, historical or family cycles that impact our lives.
Do you find yourself having a difficult time coping with anxiety, depression, and trauma? Do you have a hard time communicating and setting boundaries with others? Life is full of obstacles and hardships that may be difficult to overcome without the right tools, resources, and, guidance leading to the manifestation of these symptoms. I specialize in working with adults, couples, and adolescents using a Psychodynamic approach to explore unconscious thoughts and behaviors. In doing this, we are able to collaboratively recognize old ineffective patterns and process unresolved feelings and trauma.
Do you find yourself having a difficult time coping with anxiety, depression, and trauma? Do you have a hard time communicating and setting boundaries with others? Life is full of obstacles and hardships that may be difficult to overcome without the right tools, resources, and, guidance leading to the manifestation of these symptoms. I specialize in working with adults, couples, and adolescents using a Psychodynamic approach to explore unconscious thoughts and behaviors. In doing this, we are able to collaboratively recognize old ineffective patterns and process unresolved feelings and trauma.
Jessica Hodge
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94105 (Online Only)
In my clinical practice, I emphasize a psychodynamic approach to look at your past and present and how that may influence how you make decisions.
I believe in walking with individuals through their life experiences in a non-judgmental manner. I believe people are not a product of life circumstances; therefore, they do not need to live in a self-punishing manner. I believe individuals can process past traumas and issues resulting in a more fulfilling life. Gaining personal insight and personal growth is a strength that will manifest and multiply in relationships. Working with people is my passion, and I believe your past does not define your future.
In my clinical practice, I emphasize a psychodynamic approach to look at your past and present and how that may influence how you make decisions.
I believe in walking with individuals through their life experiences in a non-judgmental manner. I believe people are not a product of life circumstances; therefore, they do not need to live in a self-punishing manner. I believe individuals can process past traumas and issues resulting in a more fulfilling life. Gaining personal insight and personal growth is a strength that will manifest and multiply in relationships. Working with people is my passion, and I believe your past does not define your future.
Darcy Dittrich
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94107 (Online Only)
My approach is psychodynamic, mindful, polyvagal-informed and strongly non-judgmental.
Something doesn't feel right, but you can’t quite figure it out. Or, you know exactly what you'd like to change, but you're not sure how to get there. You feel exhausted, overwhelmed, anxious, stressed, burnt out, sad, or lost. I believe the answers already lie within you and I'm here to help you find them. I help couples at any stage improve their relationship functioning. I work with high achievers, deep feelers, leaders and creatives who want to build skills for managing stress, tolerating difficult emotions, and balancing drive with ease.
My approach is psychodynamic, mindful, polyvagal-informed and strongly non-judgmental.
Something doesn't feel right, but you can’t quite figure it out. Or, you know exactly what you'd like to change, but you're not sure how to get there. You feel exhausted, overwhelmed, anxious, stressed, burnt out, sad, or lost. I believe the answers already lie within you and I'm here to help you find them. I help couples at any stage improve their relationship functioning. I work with high achievers, deep feelers, leaders and creatives who want to build skills for managing stress, tolerating difficult emotions, and balancing drive with ease.
I draw from psychodynamic, somatic, experiential, and cognitive-behavioral therapies.
Hello! Whatever your reasons are for considering counseling, I hope that you are able to see the wisdom and the bravery in seeking assistance. Our mental and emotional health are important and have a large impact on our relationships, careers, and general well-being. They should be treated as a priority. Consider that people go to the gym to take care of their bodies, and that taking preventative measures are more effective and efficient than waiting until something breaks down. We take these attitudes towards our bodies, why not our minds?
I draw from psychodynamic, somatic, experiential, and cognitive-behavioral therapies.
Hello! Whatever your reasons are for considering counseling, I hope that you are able to see the wisdom and the bravery in seeking assistance. Our mental and emotional health are important and have a large impact on our relationships, careers, and general well-being. They should be treated as a priority. Consider that people go to the gym to take care of their bodies, and that taking preventative measures are more effective and efficient than waiting until something breaks down. We take these attitudes towards our bodies, why not our minds?
Molly S Mollin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94131 (Online Only)
I utilize techniques from a variety of clinical approaches, including Humanistic, Psychodynamic, Cognitive, Narrative, and Strengths-Based models.
I have over 20 years of experience working with adults, children, adolescents, and couples in a variety of settings. My approach involves warmth, honesty, insight, compassion, and humor. My philosophy is grounded in the core Humanistic principles of genuineness, empathy, and respect. Through my work, I have helped people from diverse backgrounds achieve improved health and move toward greater satisfaction in their lives and in themselves. I encourage individuals to tap into their own inherent strengths to find new, and more constructive, ways of navigating life's problems.
I utilize techniques from a variety of clinical approaches, including Humanistic, Psychodynamic, Cognitive, Narrative, and Strengths-Based models.
I have over 20 years of experience working with adults, children, adolescents, and couples in a variety of settings. My approach involves warmth, honesty, insight, compassion, and humor. My philosophy is grounded in the core Humanistic principles of genuineness, empathy, and respect. Through my work, I have helped people from diverse backgrounds achieve improved health and move toward greater satisfaction in their lives and in themselves. I encourage individuals to tap into their own inherent strengths to find new, and more constructive, ways of navigating life's problems.
My theoretical orientation is psychodynamic and relational: I believe in the importance of relationships, including ours, as part of the healing.
“Tell me what you fear and I will tell you what has happened to you.” - D.W. Winnicott. A guiding principle of my therapy is linking the suffering of today to the root of why it is so painful. My interest and expertise has focused on: 1) Perinatal Mental Health (pregnancy, loss, infertility, and postpartum), 2) Couples Work (particularly grappling with issues of monogamy), and 3) Long-term Individual Psychotherapy (struggles with relationships, creativity, and being in touch with your true self). I believe in being Good Enough rather than striving to be the perfect (partner, parent, person).
My theoretical orientation is psychodynamic and relational: I believe in the importance of relationships, including ours, as part of the healing.
“Tell me what you fear and I will tell you what has happened to you.” - D.W. Winnicott. A guiding principle of my therapy is linking the suffering of today to the root of why it is so painful. My interest and expertise has focused on: 1) Perinatal Mental Health (pregnancy, loss, infertility, and postpartum), 2) Couples Work (particularly grappling with issues of monogamy), and 3) Long-term Individual Psychotherapy (struggles with relationships, creativity, and being in touch with your true self). I believe in being Good Enough rather than striving to be the perfect (partner, parent, person).
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