Trauma Focused Therapists in San Francisco, CA
Are you feeling tension between your past, who you are today, and perhaps who you want to be? Maybe this makes you feel stuck, overwhelmed or sad? Together, let's locate where you are today so you can find the balance that makes sense for you. Over the past decade, I've come to learn again and again there are legitimate reasons why we feel what we do, why we do what we do, and also why it's difficult to make changes we want make. When we really grasp what is causing the discomfort (e.g. feeling stuck, sad, anxious, fearful), impactful change can occur. This process is unique for each person and I'd love to join you on your journey.
Are you feeling tension between your past, who you are today, and perhaps who you want to be? Maybe this makes you feel stuck, overwhelmed or sad? Together, let's locate where you are today so you can find the balance that makes sense for you. Over the past decade, I've come to learn again and again there are legitimate reasons why we feel what we do, why we do what we do, and also why it's difficult to make changes we want make. When we really grasp what is causing the discomfort (e.g. feeling stuck, sad, anxious, fearful), impactful change can occur. This process is unique for each person and I'd love to join you on your journey.
Nathalie Olson-Studler
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC, #11344
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94104
My mission is to empower you to be your best self by providing support on how to follow your intuition, build insight around the changes or healing you are seeking, learn skills to manage challenges, and regain trust in self and others. I believe change is possible and most often occurs when people feel heard and safe in relationships. In our work together, I will help you develop strength + confidence in order to restore balance and peace in your life. I offer a warm and intuitive therapeutic approach, in which I am both supportive + direct, and where it encourages thought and growth. Are you ready to start your healing journey?
My mission is to empower you to be your best self by providing support on how to follow your intuition, build insight around the changes or healing you are seeking, learn skills to manage challenges, and regain trust in self and others. I believe change is possible and most often occurs when people feel heard and safe in relationships. In our work together, I will help you develop strength + confidence in order to restore balance and peace in your life. I offer a warm and intuitive therapeutic approach, in which I am both supportive + direct, and where it encourages thought and growth. Are you ready to start your healing journey?
David Brown
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
13 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94102
As a licensed therapist based in San Francisco, I help individuals, couples, and families dive beneath the surface-level issues to discover the underlying causes of their distress. Many men, women, and non-binary individuals who choose to work with me are at the grips of anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, or relationship challenges. Many are highly motivated professionals who are self-reliant and achievement-focused but often struggle with self-defeating thoughts and patterns that keep them stuck.
As a licensed therapist based in San Francisco, I help individuals, couples, and families dive beneath the surface-level issues to discover the underlying causes of their distress. Many men, women, and non-binary individuals who choose to work with me are at the grips of anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, or relationship challenges. Many are highly motivated professionals who are self-reliant and achievement-focused but often struggle with self-defeating thoughts and patterns that keep them stuck.
Katie Ortiz, LCSW 117653 I am here merely as a guiding tool, a means to an end. My purpose is to assist you on your journey, helping you navigate through your experiences and empowering you to apply the insights gained in therapy to your life. My approach to therapy draws from a variety of models, tailored to meet your specific needs. These may include CBT/TF-CBT, interpersonal psychotherapy, solution-focused, structural family therapy, and strength-based therapy.
Katie Ortiz, LCSW 117653 I am here merely as a guiding tool, a means to an end. My purpose is to assist you on your journey, helping you navigate through your experiences and empowering you to apply the insights gained in therapy to your life. My approach to therapy draws from a variety of models, tailored to meet your specific needs. These may include CBT/TF-CBT, interpersonal psychotherapy, solution-focused, structural family therapy, and strength-based therapy.
Alana Kivowitz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94102
I believe that our connection, rooted in mutual respect, trust, and empathy, is the cornerstone of effective therapy. Together, we will nurture a collaborative and supportive dynamic to create a solid foundation for your journey towards processing trauma, fostering self-acceptance, and achieving personal growth and transformation. Whether you're aiming to overcome trauma or to gain empowerment and mastery over your life, I am here to assist you in discovering what brings meaning and fulfillment to your life.
I believe that our connection, rooted in mutual respect, trust, and empathy, is the cornerstone of effective therapy. Together, we will nurture a collaborative and supportive dynamic to create a solid foundation for your journey towards processing trauma, fostering self-acceptance, and achieving personal growth and transformation. Whether you're aiming to overcome trauma or to gain empowerment and mastery over your life, I am here to assist you in discovering what brings meaning and fulfillment to your life.
I am here to help you find some peace and calm in this storm of life. Although that sounds a bit cliche, life seems to be getting more complicated by the day- I want to support you in whatever way you or your family need. My experience is with a range of issues, ages, and cultural diversities, including working through family conflict, helping with behavior modification for your young child or learning how to connect with your teen. I also work with adults dealing with job stress, relationship issues, or those struggling to find passion and drive.
I am here to help you find some peace and calm in this storm of life. Although that sounds a bit cliche, life seems to be getting more complicated by the day- I want to support you in whatever way you or your family need. My experience is with a range of issues, ages, and cultural diversities, including working through family conflict, helping with behavior modification for your young child or learning how to connect with your teen. I also work with adults dealing with job stress, relationship issues, or those struggling to find passion and drive.
Estelle Rubenstein
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94102 (Online Only)
Welcome. I know that choosing a therapist can be hard. How can I help you? I can work within short-term and long-term frameworks, depending on your goals and expectations. I am kink-, gender-, and ENM/poly-affirming. As well as talk therapy, I use creative arts and nature-based therapy. I work with all age groups - especially with clients whose challenges include gender identity and sexuality, life transitions, alcohol and drug addiction, foster care and adoption issues, parenting, ageing, depression, anxiety, veterans and active duty military, relationships, grief, loss, and trauma.
Welcome. I know that choosing a therapist can be hard. How can I help you? I can work within short-term and long-term frameworks, depending on your goals and expectations. I am kink-, gender-, and ENM/poly-affirming. As well as talk therapy, I use creative arts and nature-based therapy. I work with all age groups - especially with clients whose challenges include gender identity and sexuality, life transitions, alcohol and drug addiction, foster care and adoption issues, parenting, ageing, depression, anxiety, veterans and active duty military, relationships, grief, loss, and trauma.
Melissa Spina-Brown
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94103 (Online Only)
I'm thrilled you are here. Therapy is a journey of getting to know your real self. Difficult at times, therapy is worth it! I am a client centered, strength-based therapist. I want to collaborate with you within your own value system and worldview, help you uncover what's truly important to you, and live your life in a way that's aligned with your true self. Together we will highlight your strengths and resources. I especially love to work with clients who are new to therapy. For those who benefit from homework, I have a treasure trove of take home resources to help you stay in-tune between sessions.
I'm thrilled you are here. Therapy is a journey of getting to know your real self. Difficult at times, therapy is worth it! I am a client centered, strength-based therapist. I want to collaborate with you within your own value system and worldview, help you uncover what's truly important to you, and live your life in a way that's aligned with your true self. Together we will highlight your strengths and resources. I especially love to work with clients who are new to therapy. For those who benefit from homework, I have a treasure trove of take home resources to help you stay in-tune between sessions.
Sara Fischer Sanford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94110 (Online Only)
Weekends! Modern mental healthcare for people with busy schedules is truly here. You want true intimacy with friends, romantic relationships, and you are looking for a therapist that understands your work schedule is demanding. My specialized therapy approach offers intensive support to help you overcome these challenges more quickly than traditional weekly sessions. Together, we'll work to break free from the chains of trauma and create the life you truly are hoping to find. I take a practical approach to therapy, but always with true understanding, respect, and compassion for whatever you are struggling with in your life.
Weekends! Modern mental healthcare for people with busy schedules is truly here. You want true intimacy with friends, romantic relationships, and you are looking for a therapist that understands your work schedule is demanding. My specialized therapy approach offers intensive support to help you overcome these challenges more quickly than traditional weekly sessions. Together, we'll work to break free from the chains of trauma and create the life you truly are hoping to find. I take a practical approach to therapy, but always with true understanding, respect, and compassion for whatever you are struggling with in your life.
My approach to therapy is interactive and relational. I believe that the relationship between the therapist and client is what is most healing and helpful in therapy. I strive to create a comfortable and supportive atmosphere where difficult issues can be addressed. When people feel supported and understood; they are often more able to face challenges. I also help clients become more aware of the obstacles which prevent them from leading more satisfying lives. Sometimes that may involve exploring past experiences and relationships or it may involve learning new coping skills.
My approach to therapy is interactive and relational. I believe that the relationship between the therapist and client is what is most healing and helpful in therapy. I strive to create a comfortable and supportive atmosphere where difficult issues can be addressed. When people feel supported and understood; they are often more able to face challenges. I also help clients become more aware of the obstacles which prevent them from leading more satisfying lives. Sometimes that may involve exploring past experiences and relationships or it may involve learning new coping skills.
Rosie Shriver
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94115 (Online Only)
Self-discovery is a process that can be both incredibly challenging and tremendously rewarding. Sometimes we seek it out and often it finds us through painful and uncomfortable symptoms or experiences. Some symptoms that I see in my practice include relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, health issues and inner critic challenges. As a parent, I also work with new parents. Challenging experiences can lead to powerful healing and profound change. I believe in this process because it revolutionized my own life. I am honored to accompany others in their version of this process.
Self-discovery is a process that can be both incredibly challenging and tremendously rewarding. Sometimes we seek it out and often it finds us through painful and uncomfortable symptoms or experiences. Some symptoms that I see in my practice include relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, health issues and inner critic challenges. As a parent, I also work with new parents. Challenging experiences can lead to powerful healing and profound change. I believe in this process because it revolutionized my own life. I am honored to accompany others in their version of this process.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MEd, SEP, CST
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94117 (Online Only)
I believe all humans are built with an innate ability and impulse to move towards health and personal growth. Therefore, I view my role as a therapist to serve as an assistant to these natural inclinations, and empower clients in removing barriers to a full-filling and value congruent life. Clients seeking to work with me have an internal desire for change and are willing to step into vulnerability and accountability within the safe and supported space of a therapeutic relationship.
I believe all humans are built with an innate ability and impulse to move towards health and personal growth. Therefore, I view my role as a therapist to serve as an assistant to these natural inclinations, and empower clients in removing barriers to a full-filling and value congruent life. Clients seeking to work with me have an internal desire for change and are willing to step into vulnerability and accountability within the safe and supported space of a therapeutic relationship.
Dr. Cynthia (Cyndi) Nakoski, Psy.D., is a licensed psychologist whose passion is assisting people with healing from traumatic/stressful experiences. Whether it be a sudden health crisis, a traumatic event, the loss of a loved one, or any other traumatic/stressful experience that causes life to unravel, Dr. Nakoski's vast experience with trauma work has solidified her understanding that finding healthy ways to cope and strengthen is possible. Dr. Nakoski specializes in the treatment of chronic pain, health challenges, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and co-occurring addiction issues.
Dr. Cynthia (Cyndi) Nakoski, Psy.D., is a licensed psychologist whose passion is assisting people with healing from traumatic/stressful experiences. Whether it be a sudden health crisis, a traumatic event, the loss of a loved one, or any other traumatic/stressful experience that causes life to unravel, Dr. Nakoski's vast experience with trauma work has solidified her understanding that finding healthy ways to cope and strengthen is possible. Dr. Nakoski specializes in the treatment of chronic pain, health challenges, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and co-occurring addiction issues.
Carisse Cronquist
Psychological Associate, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94117 (Online Only)
Hello and sending you a warm welcome! Making the decision to seek support takes an abundance of strength and can be immensely empowering. We all possess a blend of values, identities, dreams, thoughts, fears, and experiences; together, we will partner in creating an individualized plan for meaningful change and growth in alignment with your cultural identities, goals, and values. Life, stress, relationships, transitions, grief/loss, and everything in between can be challenging and wear us down. I would be honored to support you through all the things.
Hello and sending you a warm welcome! Making the decision to seek support takes an abundance of strength and can be immensely empowering. We all possess a blend of values, identities, dreams, thoughts, fears, and experiences; together, we will partner in creating an individualized plan for meaningful change and growth in alignment with your cultural identities, goals, and values. Life, stress, relationships, transitions, grief/loss, and everything in between can be challenging and wear us down. I would be honored to support you through all the things.
I specialize in working with children, teens, and young adults with trauma histories, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, body and self-esteem issues, life and family transitions. I also work with clients who are dealing with immigration and acculturation issues and support them with exploring and resolving intergenerational conflicts and cultural differences within their families and communities. I strive to create a safe space that includes collaboration, reflective curiosity, opportunities for change, creativity and humor.
I specialize in working with children, teens, and young adults with trauma histories, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, body and self-esteem issues, life and family transitions. I also work with clients who are dealing with immigration and acculturation issues and support them with exploring and resolving intergenerational conflicts and cultural differences within their families and communities. I strive to create a safe space that includes collaboration, reflective curiosity, opportunities for change, creativity and humor.
Juei-Chen 'lanny' Chao
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94115 (Online Only)
Mindfulness in Psychotherapy and Counseling. Are you dealing with anxiety, stress, depression, or relationship issues? Do you feel overwhelmed or helpless with these issues? You don't need to struggle alone. With Mindfulness-based Therapy, you will have an opportunity to develop your awareness and inner strength to cope with your challenges. I am anti-racist, cross-culturally sensitive, and committed to providing a safe, nonjudgemental, and compassionate space where you can be well supported on your healing journey.
Mindfulness in Psychotherapy and Counseling. Are you dealing with anxiety, stress, depression, or relationship issues? Do you feel overwhelmed or helpless with these issues? You don't need to struggle alone. With Mindfulness-based Therapy, you will have an opportunity to develop your awareness and inner strength to cope with your challenges. I am anti-racist, cross-culturally sensitive, and committed to providing a safe, nonjudgemental, and compassionate space where you can be well supported on your healing journey.
Angela Grau
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94114 (Online Only)
Hello and welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specialized in the treatment of OCD, OC-Spectrum disorders, PTSD and anxiety. I am also passionate about treating depression, substance use, grief and life transitions. My practice is fully virtual, open to adults (18+) living in California. You can expect my sessions to feel warm, welcoming, collaborative and creative.
Hello and welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specialized in the treatment of OCD, OC-Spectrum disorders, PTSD and anxiety. I am also passionate about treating depression, substance use, grief and life transitions. My practice is fully virtual, open to adults (18+) living in California. You can expect my sessions to feel warm, welcoming, collaborative and creative.
Elyse Samuels
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94115 (Online Only)
Hi! Thanks for being here. I am a licensed therapist with two specialty areas: 1.) Children and teens (8-18) with anxiety, depression, ADHD, or behavioral challenges 2.) Women who are experiencing anxiety, depression, fertility or postpartum challenges, or parenting stress. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, with a focus on strengths and resiliency.
Hi! Thanks for being here. I am a licensed therapist with two specialty areas: 1.) Children and teens (8-18) with anxiety, depression, ADHD, or behavioral challenges 2.) Women who are experiencing anxiety, depression, fertility or postpartum challenges, or parenting stress. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, with a focus on strengths and resiliency.
Major life events, both positive and negative, can require emotional adjustments that take us by surprise. Even desired life changes like parenthood, marriage, and graduation can lead to unexpected feelings. Current research on attachment confirms that humans are more resilient in the face of major life change and trauma when they feel understood and supported by another. I use psychotherapy and EMDR in my practice. In therapy I am direct, but I provide the empathy and compassion that we all need. My patients feel seen by me and in turn, seek out other fortifying relationships.
Major life events, both positive and negative, can require emotional adjustments that take us by surprise. Even desired life changes like parenthood, marriage, and graduation can lead to unexpected feelings. Current research on attachment confirms that humans are more resilient in the face of major life change and trauma when they feel understood and supported by another. I use psychotherapy and EMDR in my practice. In therapy I am direct, but I provide the empathy and compassion that we all need. My patients feel seen by me and in turn, seek out other fortifying relationships.
People come to see me when they feel challenged by life circumstances, by depression, anxiety, or because they know that life holds more for them than they are currently experiencing. We can come to understand the roots of these experiences and to see where the blocks are to either living a life that feels like your own, or being more of yourself in the life that you have. I have found there to be a wide range of people who feel comfortable working with me, quite varied with regard to gender, age, stage of life, cultural background and sexual orientation.
People come to see me when they feel challenged by life circumstances, by depression, anxiety, or because they know that life holds more for them than they are currently experiencing. We can come to understand the roots of these experiences and to see where the blocks are to either living a life that feels like your own, or being more of yourself in the life that you have. I have found there to be a wide range of people who feel comfortable working with me, quite varied with regard to gender, age, stage of life, cultural background and sexual orientation.
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