Therapists in San Francisco, CA
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Lgbtqia+ Therapist Miranda Young
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, MA, PPS
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94114
I put an emphasis on the working relationship between client and clinician. This allows me to have a warm, interactive, strength-based and client-centered approach using a variety of modalities. In my work with youth, I also gained experience and insight into the patterns we fall into as children/young adults (based on a multitude of events or traumas in our lives) and how these can later have an effect on our adult selves. I believe that bringing awareness to these patterns and unpacking their origins can be incredibly helpful. I also bring a queer, feminist, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive/curious lens my work.
I put an emphasis on the working relationship between client and clinician. This allows me to have a warm, interactive, strength-based and client-centered approach using a variety of modalities. In my work with youth, I also gained experience and insight into the patterns we fall into as children/young adults (based on a multitude of events or traumas in our lives) and how these can later have an effect on our adult selves. I believe that bringing awareness to these patterns and unpacking their origins can be incredibly helpful. I also bring a queer, feminist, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive/curious lens my work.
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Cecilia M. Lopez
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdD, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94142 (Online Only)
Do you feel stuck, overwhelmed, stressed, or struggle with anxiety, anger or depression? If so, you are in the right place. Do you have goals you'd like to achieve (any goal imaginable) and are struggling to reach those goals? If so, you are ALSO in the right place. I can provide you the tools to be more in the driver's seat of your thoughts, behaviors and how you respond to emotions, which in turn may assist you with living life in more of a "flow state," while actualize your dreams and desires.
Do you feel stuck, overwhelmed, stressed, or struggle with anxiety, anger or depression? If so, you are in the right place. Do you have goals you'd like to achieve (any goal imaginable) and are struggling to reach those goals? If so, you are ALSO in the right place. I can provide you the tools to be more in the driver's seat of your thoughts, behaviors and how you respond to emotions, which in turn may assist you with living life in more of a "flow state," while actualize your dreams and desires.
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Megan Bourne
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SEP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94112
In my 20 years in practice, I have supported many people looking for a deeper relationship with themselves and others; people with a wide range of concerns and clinical presentations. I have a particular interest in developmental and attachment trauma. The tools I utilize are also highly effective in relieving chronic stress, and in helping almost anyone cope who feels stuck emotionally, physically, or spiritually. Whatever your unique needs, I'll work closely with you to identify what's holding you back - and ways we can help you move forward. I also support clients in the integration of psychedelic experiences.
In my 20 years in practice, I have supported many people looking for a deeper relationship with themselves and others; people with a wide range of concerns and clinical presentations. I have a particular interest in developmental and attachment trauma. The tools I utilize are also highly effective in relieving chronic stress, and in helping almost anyone cope who feels stuck emotionally, physically, or spiritually. Whatever your unique needs, I'll work closely with you to identify what's holding you back - and ways we can help you move forward. I also support clients in the integration of psychedelic experiences.
![Photo of Rima Danielle Jomaa, MA, MFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/7869513e-1eff-411d-b81a-fdd7cb23ac1d/2/320x400.jpeg)
Rima Danielle Jomaa
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94102 (Online Only)
I create a confidential space for you to safely explore your mental health concerns & gain practical tools to apply to your daily life. I offer short- & long-term therapy. I collaborate with you to understand your needs & goals. Then I create a treatment plan that is unique for you, based on what you need. I teach tools that have been proven to work in the past for my clients or for me. My clients tend to struggle with anxiety, depression, self-comparison, body image/EDs, trauma, abuse, substance use/addiction, relationship issues, spirituality questions, lack of self-esteem/confidence, stress, setting boundaries, & communication.
I create a confidential space for you to safely explore your mental health concerns & gain practical tools to apply to your daily life. I offer short- & long-term therapy. I collaborate with you to understand your needs & goals. Then I create a treatment plan that is unique for you, based on what you need. I teach tools that have been proven to work in the past for my clients or for me. My clients tend to struggle with anxiety, depression, self-comparison, body image/EDs, trauma, abuse, substance use/addiction, relationship issues, spirituality questions, lack of self-esteem/confidence, stress, setting boundaries, & communication.
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My name is Jin Niki, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with cross-state licensure in California and Nevada. I work with a wide range of populations and specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, and distressful life transitions. I am a firm believer that in order to achieve overall wellness, one must place priority on creating a life that feels good on the inside rather than a life that appears good from the outside. The wider the discrepancy between the two, the greater the distress from emotional pain.
My name is Jin Niki, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with cross-state licensure in California and Nevada. I work with a wide range of populations and specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, and distressful life transitions. I am a firm believer that in order to achieve overall wellness, one must place priority on creating a life that feels good on the inside rather than a life that appears good from the outside. The wider the discrepancy between the two, the greater the distress from emotional pain.
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When we are able to maintain stability, we trust ourself and others. However it can be difficult to feel this, as we carry barriers that stand in the way. A lack of safety, overwhelm, and lasting effects of a painful past often leave us feeling misunderstood, fearful, unsure, and in pain. But, it is possible to discover the reasons behind such feelings, and how past and present day experiences are complicating life, causing confusion and pain, and holding us back. Together we will explore, gain understanding, and develop trust.
When we are able to maintain stability, we trust ourself and others. However it can be difficult to feel this, as we carry barriers that stand in the way. A lack of safety, overwhelm, and lasting effects of a painful past often leave us feeling misunderstood, fearful, unsure, and in pain. But, it is possible to discover the reasons behind such feelings, and how past and present day experiences are complicating life, causing confusion and pain, and holding us back. Together we will explore, gain understanding, and develop trust.
![Photo of Emily Johnson, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/d37fbadc-ddff-4fef-b408-ca5d0f1d84ff/2/320x400.jpeg)
My name is Emily Johnson and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California. I work with adults, specializing in relationship issues, grief, and managing anger. I use Emotionally Focused and Attachment Theory lenses to help you process pain and develop insight as well as incorporate Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Solution Focused techniques to help you develop skills. I understand that therapy is an investment and I want to work with you to develop meaningful goals so that you get what you want out of therapy.
My name is Emily Johnson and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California. I work with adults, specializing in relationship issues, grief, and managing anger. I use Emotionally Focused and Attachment Theory lenses to help you process pain and develop insight as well as incorporate Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Solution Focused techniques to help you develop skills. I understand that therapy is an investment and I want to work with you to develop meaningful goals so that you get what you want out of therapy.
![Photo of Melissa Attia, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/8cd4d859-4a5b-4ed2-90bc-8378d8cd05fa/1/320x400.jpeg)
Melissa Attia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California who has been practicing since 2008. She earned her Master of Social Work degree from California State University, Long Beach. Melissa's unique and diverse experience as a Psychiatric Social Worker and as a Medical Social Worker in the Los Angeles area and in Northern California these past 16 years have provided her with skills to foster the therapeutic healing process. Her experience includes helping individuals with depression management, anxiety, life transitions, aging, mood disorders, trauma, grief, chronic Illness, cultural and women's issues.
Melissa Attia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California who has been practicing since 2008. She earned her Master of Social Work degree from California State University, Long Beach. Melissa's unique and diverse experience as a Psychiatric Social Worker and as a Medical Social Worker in the Los Angeles area and in Northern California these past 16 years have provided her with skills to foster the therapeutic healing process. Her experience includes helping individuals with depression management, anxiety, life transitions, aging, mood disorders, trauma, grief, chronic Illness, cultural and women's issues.
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Dr. Myra Altman is a licensed clinical psychologist and the VP of Clinical Care at Modern Health. Myra received her PhD in clinical psychology from Washington University in St. Louis, where her research focused on the prevention and treatment of childhood obesity. This sparked an interest in the structural factors that influence personal health and well-being, including how the workplace can promote or hinder health. She has spent a decade providing evidence-based care for anxiety, depression, and health psychology and is passionate about how to ensure these approaches are scaled across populations.
Dr. Myra Altman is a licensed clinical psychologist and the VP of Clinical Care at Modern Health. Myra received her PhD in clinical psychology from Washington University in St. Louis, where her research focused on the prevention and treatment of childhood obesity. This sparked an interest in the structural factors that influence personal health and well-being, including how the workplace can promote or hinder health. She has spent a decade providing evidence-based care for anxiety, depression, and health psychology and is passionate about how to ensure these approaches are scaled across populations.
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Are you feeling exhausted, lost, uncertain about who you are, who you want to become, and life's direction? Do you find yourself unsatisfied with your job or relationships, grappling with feelings of inadequacy, abandonment, and rejection? You're not alone. In therapy with me, you'll embark on a transformative journey to become an expert on YOU: your personality, your past, your needs and wants, the places you get stuck, and how to overcome painful feelings. You'll come to understand why you feel isolated and alone and that you're worthy and unique. You'll learn ways to make your relationships with others better and more satisfying.
Are you feeling exhausted, lost, uncertain about who you are, who you want to become, and life's direction? Do you find yourself unsatisfied with your job or relationships, grappling with feelings of inadequacy, abandonment, and rejection? You're not alone. In therapy with me, you'll embark on a transformative journey to become an expert on YOU: your personality, your past, your needs and wants, the places you get stuck, and how to overcome painful feelings. You'll come to understand why you feel isolated and alone and that you're worthy and unique. You'll learn ways to make your relationships with others better and more satisfying.
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Maeve Odile Jackson-Dufault
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94123
My approach to therapy is integral; I work from an attachment and trauma informed lens with a deep grounding in relational psychoanalytic theory. I have experience with treating depression and anxiety, low self-esteem, questions of gender and sexuality, complex family dynamics, relationship issues, chronic pain, and grief work. My wish it to foster a therapeutic space that feels both challenging as well as safe so that we can work together to meet your treatment goals. In our work together I may bring in mindfulness techniques, parts work, attachment theory, dream work, movement, and myth.
My approach to therapy is integral; I work from an attachment and trauma informed lens with a deep grounding in relational psychoanalytic theory. I have experience with treating depression and anxiety, low self-esteem, questions of gender and sexuality, complex family dynamics, relationship issues, chronic pain, and grief work. My wish it to foster a therapeutic space that feels both challenging as well as safe so that we can work together to meet your treatment goals. In our work together I may bring in mindfulness techniques, parts work, attachment theory, dream work, movement, and myth.
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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.
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Do you feel overwhelmed by challenging relationships with loved ones, friends, or coworkers? Do you feel anxious or depressed, or struggle with low self-esteem, OCD, or the effects of trauma? Are you seeking a way to live a meaningful life that reflects your values? The Bay Area CBT Center is a group practice of behavioral therapists dedicated to providing high quality evidence-based treatments. Our integrative approach allows us to apply principles from the most up to date research-based treatments while adapting these tools to meet your unique needs and build an authentic relationship with you.
Do you feel overwhelmed by challenging relationships with loved ones, friends, or coworkers? Do you feel anxious or depressed, or struggle with low self-esteem, OCD, or the effects of trauma? Are you seeking a way to live a meaningful life that reflects your values? The Bay Area CBT Center is a group practice of behavioral therapists dedicated to providing high quality evidence-based treatments. Our integrative approach allows us to apply principles from the most up to date research-based treatments while adapting these tools to meet your unique needs and build an authentic relationship with you.
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Clinical psychologist that takes a relational and interactive approach aimed at improving the relationships we have with ourselves, others, and one's environment. I have extensive experience related to women's health issues (fellowship/residence completed at Kaiser's OB/GYN department), the interaction between one's psychological and biological health (integrated behavioral health specialist), trauma, loss, end-of-life issues, depression and panic/anxiety disorders, as well as couples and individual communication effectiveness. Trained in multiple treatment models, I take an integrative approach to aid in one's emotional well-being.
Clinical psychologist that takes a relational and interactive approach aimed at improving the relationships we have with ourselves, others, and one's environment. I have extensive experience related to women's health issues (fellowship/residence completed at Kaiser's OB/GYN department), the interaction between one's psychological and biological health (integrated behavioral health specialist), trauma, loss, end-of-life issues, depression and panic/anxiety disorders, as well as couples and individual communication effectiveness. Trained in multiple treatment models, I take an integrative approach to aid in one's emotional well-being.
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I believe that every one of us has the potential of establishing a fuller and more joyous relationship with others and the world. As we work to bring our own unique voice into our lives, we frequently struggle against our childhood conditioning and the culture within which we find ourselves. Therapy as I see and practice it, is a process by which people, reconnect with their deepest yearnings and are helped to become more of whom they were meant to be so they may fulfill their truest destiny.
I believe that every one of us has the potential of establishing a fuller and more joyous relationship with others and the world. As we work to bring our own unique voice into our lives, we frequently struggle against our childhood conditioning and the culture within which we find ourselves. Therapy as I see and practice it, is a process by which people, reconnect with their deepest yearnings and are helped to become more of whom they were meant to be so they may fulfill their truest destiny.
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Pearl McGee-Vincent
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94114 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Whether you want to deal more effectively with stress, build better relationships, or are facing a major life decision or crisis, I will work with you to help you develop the tools you need to get on track towards your personal and professional goals.
Whether you want to deal more effectively with stress, build better relationships, or are facing a major life decision or crisis, I will work with you to help you develop the tools you need to get on track towards your personal and professional goals.
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Kim Strong @ The Connective
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94102
Hi, I’m Kim, and I am honored to be a catalyst to healing and change in your life. Everyone’s story is unique and challenging in it’s own way. I believe life is a journey of learning how to be your best self, and this is not always easy. You must be brave. Sometimes we need support in learning how to learn about ourselves. I believe therapy can be an effective tool for gaining insight into who you are now, who you want to become, and how to get there.
Hi, I’m Kim, and I am honored to be a catalyst to healing and change in your life. Everyone’s story is unique and challenging in it’s own way. I believe life is a journey of learning how to be your best self, and this is not always easy. You must be brave. Sometimes we need support in learning how to learn about ourselves. I believe therapy can be an effective tool for gaining insight into who you are now, who you want to become, and how to get there.
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Shelby Chantilly Alkire
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94102 (Online Only)
You've been on this personal development hamster wheel for YEARS. You've read all self-help books and follow all the psuedo-therapy social media accounts... but it's not helping. You've been feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, and ashamed. You desire to have a "healthy" relationship where your needs and desires are put first... yet you notice that you're repeating the same relationship patterns again and again. You question yourself and your judgment frequently and you want to learn to trust yourself more than the opinions of others.
You've been on this personal development hamster wheel for YEARS. You've read all self-help books and follow all the psuedo-therapy social media accounts... but it's not helping. You've been feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, and ashamed. You desire to have a "healthy" relationship where your needs and desires are put first... yet you notice that you're repeating the same relationship patterns again and again. You question yourself and your judgment frequently and you want to learn to trust yourself more than the opinions of others.
![Photo of Yu-Shan Huang, MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/635ae66f-7f38-43b0-99f1-9178192e8f5d/2/320x400.jpeg)
Yu-Shan Huang
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94115
I'm a San Francisco based therapist licensed in California. My bi-cultural background helped me expand my awareness and develop skills around the intersection of cross-cultural issues and relational trauma. I work well with adults who grew up from emotionally unavailable caregivers, couples who struggles with communication/ connection/ intimacy and cross-cultural conflicts. I support clients in connecting with their feelings and authentic selves to build a more balanced and healthier relationship with others and oneself. Together we will aim to transfer your therapeutic progress into any aspect of your life.
I'm a San Francisco based therapist licensed in California. My bi-cultural background helped me expand my awareness and develop skills around the intersection of cross-cultural issues and relational trauma. I work well with adults who grew up from emotionally unavailable caregivers, couples who struggles with communication/ connection/ intimacy and cross-cultural conflicts. I support clients in connecting with their feelings and authentic selves to build a more balanced and healthier relationship with others and oneself. Together we will aim to transfer your therapeutic progress into any aspect of your life.
![Photo of Zoe Lantelme, PsyD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5481e285-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
If you struggle to stop or reduce substance use or other addictive behaviors, I can help. I use a harm reduction approach to understanding and treating substance use and abuse. Instead of focusing only on one’s addiction, this approach explores other contributing factors, such as co-occurring mental illnesses, family relationships, and medical problems. It encourages the client to explore their unique needs and background, and to develop their own treatment goals, which may involve moderation management, in addition to abstinence. I also offer treatment for other impulse control disorders, such as sex addiction.
If you struggle to stop or reduce substance use or other addictive behaviors, I can help. I use a harm reduction approach to understanding and treating substance use and abuse. Instead of focusing only on one’s addiction, this approach explores other contributing factors, such as co-occurring mental illnesses, family relationships, and medical problems. It encourages the client to explore their unique needs and background, and to develop their own treatment goals, which may involve moderation management, in addition to abstinence. I also offer treatment for other impulse control disorders, such as sex addiction.
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Number of Therapists in San Francisco, CA
3,000+
Average cost per session
$190
Therapists in San Francisco, CA who prioritize treating:
93% | Anxiety |
87% | Depression |
81% | Relationship Issues |
75% | Self Esteem |
70% | Trauma and PTSD |
68% | Stress |
66% | Life Transitions |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
70% | Aetna |
55% | Cigna and Evernorth |
55% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in San Francisco, CA see their clients
55% | In Person and Online | |
45% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
75% | Female | |
23% | Male | |
2% | Non-Binary |