Medi-Cal Therapists in San Francisco, CA

Have you experienced abuse (e.g. physical, sexual, psychological, emotional, etc.) in the past and do the impacts of it seem to keep coming up in your relationships today? My name is Soy and I would like to help you find healing from your past. My approach to support you is through relationships--relationship with yourself, with others, and with me. I believe that relationships are at the core of our well-being and I will walk alongside you as we explore, challenge, and navigate strategies in your relationships that no longer serve you, and build on the ones that do, in an open, honest, and curious way.

Therapy is a space in which you can discover new understandings of yourself and the world around you as well as grow from difficult times. Through therapy, you can gain a stronger grasp of who you are and approach life with increased awareness. I have experience working with people from all walks of life struggling with their relationships, experiences of trauma, coping with stress, life transitions, anger, depression and anxiety. As an adoptee myself, I have a special interest in working with adopted folks interested in exploring family, identity and belonging.

My ideal client may struggle with anxiety, depression, or trauma, seeking deeper understanding and a path to healing. They need a safe space to explore their experiences and a supportive partner in finding meaning, purpose, and fulfillment in their lives. My approach integrates existential and meaning-centered therapy, focusing on aligning actions with values. I work with individuals of all backgrounds, recognizing that my perspective enriches our therapeutic relationship. Ultimately, my goal is to help clients find meaning, purpose, and fulfillment.

**Accepting New Clients** Feel cared for and heard, experience a safe and authentic connection, find clarity, heal from a past or more recent traumatic event. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Provisional Art Therapist and Mindfulness-based Practitioner, I offer a person-centered, strength-based holistic approach to healing. In addition to traditional talk therapy, I work with the creative mind, this work includes art and expressive mediums to understand how our earliest experiences in life create the implicit, behavioral patterns that we can potentially carry with us for a lifetime.

Do you feel that your everyday challenges are beginning to overwhelm you? Have you set goals for yourself, but you have not been able to achieve them? The solution is in sight. With skill, professionalism, empathy, and compassion I can help you to achieve your goals and the life that you want. Because you are a unique individual, I will tailor my treatment methods to fit your unique situation and needs. I believe that we all have what it takes to meet and conquer life's many challenges and difficulties.

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 provide compassionate, conscientious and meaningful psychotherapeutic treatment to individuals seeking to overcome difficult life circumstances, understand/manage emotions, or to those simply seeking self-growth or personal/career development. With twenty plus years as a practicing psychotherapist, having worked with diverse ethnicities, races, ages and sexual orientations, I have vast skills/resources and experience to offer/impart. My approaches/technique includes an eclectic mix of Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral, Jungian, Gestaltian, and some Buddhist philosophy.

Hi. I work with all ages and I'm trained in trauma based therapies such as CBT, DBT, and EMDR. I offer individual and relationship therapy using attachment based therapies, solution-focused brief therapy, and Gestalt self-compassion techniques. I have worked with foster youth, couples, families, and the LGBTQ community. I have found my work to be professionally rewarding by assisting people in reaching their relationship goals. I've had a long-term commitment to advocating and inspiring others to advocate for people with disabilities and diverse populations. I look forward to getting to know you.

Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, a complicated relationship, and loss of self-esteem that affects your daily life, your relationships, your ability to function, your work, and your career? Are you feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, frustrated, lost? Do you wish this aspect of your life could be better? Have you experienced immigration or war? We live in complicated times where people have significant problems in their lives. We have different problems at present. I am sure everyone can find new solutions to their problems. I only use evidence-based techniques because I believe that is the best way to help people.

We are a nonprofit counseling center dedicated to providing excellent therapy for adults, teens, children, couples and families. Our diverse staff can help you with a wide variety of issues, such as: depression and anxiety, emotion regulation, coping with illness, ADHD, grief, stage of life changes, couples and relationship issues, gender identity and sexuality concerns. Our affordable fees are based on your income and if you are paying out of pocket we offer a need-based sliding scale to help you make weekly therapy a reality. Plus we accept Medi-Cal with no co-payment!

My approach to psychotherapy is holistic. I not only treat the "tip of the iceberg" problems, but also address the deeper, "bottom of the ocean," issues. I treat the whole person and honor the mind-body-spirit connections, taking into account the client's cultural, religious and ethnic background, ancestry, race and immigration history. I recognize the complexity of each person's history and circumstances and employ a wide variety of techniques to guide my clients in their self-discovery.

I am committed to guiding individuals towards building healthier relationships and habits in every aspect of their life. My holistic approach focuses on addressing and exploring the relational and behavioral patterns that impact mental health. I believe that every person has the inherent capacity to make positive changes in their life, and sometimes it just takes the right support and guidance to take the first step towards growth.

Therapy is where everything counts, especially the things that our mainstream norms discount to marginalize a part of us. It is a place where we are gently encouraged to give voice to the unheard parts of us so that we may hear what they have to say. It’s a place where we give shape to the parts of us that may have gone invisible for a while. The questions you hold and the things that are “taboo” to talk about out there, are some of the best ingredients for therapy. We are always “coming out” to ourselves first in this way. I come from a secular, queer-affirming, faith-friendly (but not faith-based) humanistic therapeutic approach.

Are you interested in living life to the fullest but struggle to achieve it? You've taken the first steps towards healing. Carter Care Therapeutic Services is dedicated to you! Regardless of what you're going through, our team of Licensed Therapist will strive to bring out the best in you. You're not alone. We can assist you in resolving your past pain! We will affirm your strengths and challenge you to use them. While promoting insight, healing and change in an environment full of warmth and genuineness. Carter Care Therapist are here to provide a safe, unbiased and non-judgmental environment.

I believe that each and every one of us has the potential to uncover the most thriving version of ourselves- the version that knows we are deeply loveable, worthy, and capable. We uncover and step into that by healing the emotional wounds that cause us to think otherwise about ourselves and the world, by bringing attention to those wounds with empathy and care. Therapy can be a transformative resource on that journey.

I work with adolescents, young adults, and adults who are motivated and committed to improving their lives. Many of my clients work on managing stress, anxiety, depression, are experiencing challenging life transitions, or are generally looking to gain skills and insight to increase their overall wellbeing and achieve goals.

I am a Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee under the clinical supervision of Melinda Haynes, MA, LMFT-S 102308. I work with couples primarily, as well as children & teens, and adult individuals. I am particularly passionate about working with first-time couples therapy-goers, including those who are proactively investing in their relationships. I also enjoy collaborating with couples who are becoming new parents or deciding whether to have children. I am an advocate of maternal mental health and am completing my Postpartum Doula certification.

Whatever you're struggling with, it can be really helpful to have someone by your side to figure it out. Together we can bring awareness to your patterns, emotional experience, and relational issues in order to give you more agency and empowerment. That is what therapy is to me- I believe you are the expert in your own life, and I am there to support you. My ideal client is anyone who is motivated to explore their inner world and connect to their sense of self through depth work and creative means.

Life can get complicated and there is no handbook on how to handle things like depression, anxiety, addiction and relationship problems. It is important to know two things: 1. you are not alone, 2. challenges are always opportunities to grow and change your life. You are probably here because it's time to "do something different." Let us help guide you through this journey!