Therapists in San Francisco, CA
Michelle Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94110 (Online Only)
Pregnancy, TTC, birth and the postpartum period can be exciting and exhilarating, but they can also come with challenges, fears, worries, anxiety, depression, stress. If you have found your way to my profile, you may be experiencing some challenges, and looking for help is a great first step! I provide a non-judgemental "soft landing" and the opportunity to work together to support your journey to motherhood (including fertility issues, pregnancy loss, pregnancy termination, ambivalence, joy, fear). I support all kinds of family constellations, gender identities, and cultural experiences.
Pregnancy, TTC, birth and the postpartum period can be exciting and exhilarating, but they can also come with challenges, fears, worries, anxiety, depression, stress. If you have found your way to my profile, you may be experiencing some challenges, and looking for help is a great first step! I provide a non-judgemental "soft landing" and the opportunity to work together to support your journey to motherhood (including fertility issues, pregnancy loss, pregnancy termination, ambivalence, joy, fear). I support all kinds of family constellations, gender identities, and cultural experiences.
Leonora Gorelik
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94110
Leonora Gorelik, LCSW I like to focus on your strengths & skills you already have to help you overcome life challenges on your journey towards healing, growth & self-empowerment. I believe everyone is capable of gaining insight & introspection to live a happier life. I prefer a person-centered, supportive environment. I'm here to assist you on your journey towards understanding your emotions, restructured thoughts, and self-compassion. I want to help you heal challenging past experiences while creating room for growth and change in your life.
Leonora Gorelik, LCSW I like to focus on your strengths & skills you already have to help you overcome life challenges on your journey towards healing, growth & self-empowerment. I believe everyone is capable of gaining insight & introspection to live a happier life. I prefer a person-centered, supportive environment. I'm here to assist you on your journey towards understanding your emotions, restructured thoughts, and self-compassion. I want to help you heal challenging past experiences while creating room for growth and change in your life.
Matthew Gould
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94123
Life can be better... we can feel, think, and live more in alignment with the ways that we really want to. Psychotherapy is an effective tool that can help get us there. While friends can help relieve loneliness and various medications can ease symptoms, the process of psychotherapy helps us to change the way we experience and interact with our feelings and with the world around us. For the past 20 years I have had a full-time psychotherapy practice and have helped many individuals and couples activate potential and live fuller more rewarding lives.
Life can be better... we can feel, think, and live more in alignment with the ways that we really want to. Psychotherapy is an effective tool that can help get us there. While friends can help relieve loneliness and various medications can ease symptoms, the process of psychotherapy helps us to change the way we experience and interact with our feelings and with the world around us. For the past 20 years I have had a full-time psychotherapy practice and have helped many individuals and couples activate potential and live fuller more rewarding lives.
Rob Riddell
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94118
Not accepting new clients
www.robriddell.com I help individual adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, life transitions, crises of meaning, relationship issues, and/or personality problems. Within a warm and collaborative therapeutic relationship, I adopt an integrated approach that may include mindfulness-based practice, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I work with clients to foster flexibility and healthy relationships. A core part of treatment is clarifying and moving toward deeply held values. I define "happiness" as flourishing -- living a valued life.
www.robriddell.com I help individual adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, life transitions, crises of meaning, relationship issues, and/or personality problems. Within a warm and collaborative therapeutic relationship, I adopt an integrated approach that may include mindfulness-based practice, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I work with clients to foster flexibility and healthy relationships. A core part of treatment is clarifying and moving toward deeply held values. I define "happiness" as flourishing -- living a valued life.
Jennifer Chance
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94122 (Online Only)
Starting therapy is a tremendous gesture of hope and self-love. It can also be scary or daunting to know where to begin. Whatever is bringing you to therapy right now- a break up, a loss, the overwhelm of being highly sensitive, the gut wrenching challenges of fertility struggles, the anticipation and transitions of pregnancy- will be explored with openness, curiosity and acceptance. We all struggle in life and are not meant to do it alone. Things really do get easier when we share what is hard with others.
Starting therapy is a tremendous gesture of hope and self-love. It can also be scary or daunting to know where to begin. Whatever is bringing you to therapy right now- a break up, a loss, the overwhelm of being highly sensitive, the gut wrenching challenges of fertility struggles, the anticipation and transitions of pregnancy- will be explored with openness, curiosity and acceptance. We all struggle in life and are not meant to do it alone. Things really do get easier when we share what is hard with others.
Penn Barbosa
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94123
The goal of therapy is for you be happy in your love and work. At the heart of it, therapy is about increasing your capacity to alleviate your suffering; feel more connected with yourself and others; expand and enrich yourself; recognize what you want; and recognize the internal and external forces that keep you from getting what you want. These are powerful antidotes to anxiety and depression.
The goal of therapy is for you be happy in your love and work. At the heart of it, therapy is about increasing your capacity to alleviate your suffering; feel more connected with yourself and others; expand and enrich yourself; recognize what you want; and recognize the internal and external forces that keep you from getting what you want. These are powerful antidotes to anxiety and depression.
Bridget Sumser
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, APHSW-C
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94115
I am a licensed clinical social worker providing relational therapy and coaching. I am a deep believer in the healing power and growth potential available through connection. It is a great honor to sit across from you to witness, to learn, to reflect back all that is working its way through your life. This is a place to come and be seen, heard and known.
I am a licensed clinical social worker providing relational therapy and coaching. I am a deep believer in the healing power and growth potential available through connection. It is a great honor to sit across from you to witness, to learn, to reflect back all that is working its way through your life. This is a place to come and be seen, heard and known.
Sebastian Earl
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94115
My approach is holistic(mind, body and spirit) and I work with individuals and couples primarily around self-acceptance/love, learning how to achieve intimacy and breaking free of conditioning. Helping you discover your deepest truths and find your purpose, desire and drive in life. I provide an opportunity for people to grow and heal, in a safe, supportive, non-judgmental and nurturing environment. This work helps to heal trauma/ PTSD), depression, low self-esteem, addictions and anxiety. I also welcome those who simply want the added flexibility good therapy can achieve, enabling them to live fuller, richer, happier lives.
My approach is holistic(mind, body and spirit) and I work with individuals and couples primarily around self-acceptance/love, learning how to achieve intimacy and breaking free of conditioning. Helping you discover your deepest truths and find your purpose, desire and drive in life. I provide an opportunity for people to grow and heal, in a safe, supportive, non-judgmental and nurturing environment. This work helps to heal trauma/ PTSD), depression, low self-esteem, addictions and anxiety. I also welcome those who simply want the added flexibility good therapy can achieve, enabling them to live fuller, richer, happier lives.
Megan Fuller O'Donnell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94118
Hello! I work with adolescents, parents, adults and couples. I create a safe space for individuals to explore and learn more about themselves. I aim to understand each individual's motivations and experience. I provide clients with insights that will help them get clarity about their circumstances in hopes of reducing symptoms. I provide psycho-education about the client's behavior and help them connect the links between their thoughts, feelings and actions. I utilize my clinical experience to determine what interventions and theoretical orientation makes the most sense for each individual to help support their progress.
Hello! I work with adolescents, parents, adults and couples. I create a safe space for individuals to explore and learn more about themselves. I aim to understand each individual's motivations and experience. I provide clients with insights that will help them get clarity about their circumstances in hopes of reducing symptoms. I provide psycho-education about the client's behavior and help them connect the links between their thoughts, feelings and actions. I utilize my clinical experience to determine what interventions and theoretical orientation makes the most sense for each individual to help support their progress.
Jacelyn C Bronte
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94104 (Online Only)
Are you on a Spiritual path and seeking enlightenment? Do you find there are some recurrent patterns in your life that cause you to feel anxious, less than, and/or depressed? Is your life ruled by should(s) and shouldn't(s), instead of the peace and ease of this moment? The calling to a spiritual path and meditation practices can and do help to feel more calm, but as you are finding it alone can not bring the sense of wellbeing and an end to suffering.
Are you on a Spiritual path and seeking enlightenment? Do you find there are some recurrent patterns in your life that cause you to feel anxious, less than, and/or depressed? Is your life ruled by should(s) and shouldn't(s), instead of the peace and ease of this moment? The calling to a spiritual path and meditation practices can and do help to feel more calm, but as you are finding it alone can not bring the sense of wellbeing and an end to suffering.
Tony Konstantinidis
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94118 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who has worked extensively with adolescents and adults who have struggled with depression, anxiety, trauma, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), self-esteem issues, and life transitions, to name a few. Additionally, the clients that I have helped have come from various diverse backgrounds, from being in the foster system, former juvenile hall clients, various SES backgrounds, different cultural/ethnic backgrounds, K-12 aged clients, adult clients, and court mandated clients. I have 12 years of experience in the mental health field.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who has worked extensively with adolescents and adults who have struggled with depression, anxiety, trauma, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), self-esteem issues, and life transitions, to name a few. Additionally, the clients that I have helped have come from various diverse backgrounds, from being in the foster system, former juvenile hall clients, various SES backgrounds, different cultural/ethnic backgrounds, K-12 aged clients, adult clients, and court mandated clients. I have 12 years of experience in the mental health field.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94104
Do you feel like communication between you and your partner is difficult? Do you find yourself in repetitive fights? Does it seem like these patterns are unlikely to change? Do you long to laugh more, share more, have more sex, and be able to tell your partner everything? Being close and feeling secure with your partner is a basic need that has been shown to increase longevity and decrease stress.
Do you feel like communication between you and your partner is difficult? Do you find yourself in repetitive fights? Does it seem like these patterns are unlikely to change? Do you long to laugh more, share more, have more sex, and be able to tell your partner everything? Being close and feeling secure with your partner is a basic need that has been shown to increase longevity and decrease stress.
Meg Stein
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94104
Brené Brown said it best when she wrote, "Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen." As a licensed psychologist, I cultivate a supportive and affirming relationship through which my clients feel safe to dig deep, explore and reflect on what is important to them. I support my clients in gaining self-knowledge and awareness in order to create more meaningful connections in their lives and engage with authenticity in the world around them. My approach is collaborative and my therapeutic style is warm, inviting, and focused on goals that matter to you!
Brené Brown said it best when she wrote, "Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen." As a licensed psychologist, I cultivate a supportive and affirming relationship through which my clients feel safe to dig deep, explore and reflect on what is important to them. I support my clients in gaining self-knowledge and awareness in order to create more meaningful connections in their lives and engage with authenticity in the world around them. My approach is collaborative and my therapeutic style is warm, inviting, and focused on goals that matter to you!
Dr. Catherine Ciano
Psychologist, PhD, MBA
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94114 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I help motivated people develop the skills and ability to create the change they want in their lives. As a Primary Care Psychologist at UC Berkeley and One Medical, I have helped many people with stress, anxiety, depression, perfectionism, panic, sleep issues, burnout, and relationship challenges. My style is highly collaborative, with the goal of increasing your sense of confidence and feeling of control over your life.
I help motivated people develop the skills and ability to create the change they want in their lives. As a Primary Care Psychologist at UC Berkeley and One Medical, I have helped many people with stress, anxiety, depression, perfectionism, panic, sleep issues, burnout, and relationship challenges. My style is highly collaborative, with the goal of increasing your sense of confidence and feeling of control over your life.
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.
Leora Lerba
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94102 (Online Only)
Couples and individuals experience challenges, and I aim to help you identify what those are, understand the nuances and develop techniques so your partnership can support each member. Together we can examine patterns of communication, individual needs and navigate difficult decisions, whilst using the therapeutic space as a microcosm for the real world.
Couples and individuals experience challenges, and I aim to help you identify what those are, understand the nuances and develop techniques so your partnership can support each member. Together we can examine patterns of communication, individual needs and navigate difficult decisions, whilst using the therapeutic space as a microcosm for the real world.
Peggy Handler
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94114
Do you long for a deeper sense of peace, wholeness and connection to life? Do repetitive patterns prevent you from having a fulfilling life and satisfying relationships? Any issue or symptom, such as addiction, depression or anxiety, or an underlying sense of disconnection, fear or doubt, is a message from your unconscious that something inside Is out of alignment. We will collaboratively explore your experiences and their meaning to help you connect to yourself and life in a fuller and more satisfying way.
Do you long for a deeper sense of peace, wholeness and connection to life? Do repetitive patterns prevent you from having a fulfilling life and satisfying relationships? Any issue or symptom, such as addiction, depression or anxiety, or an underlying sense of disconnection, fear or doubt, is a message from your unconscious that something inside Is out of alignment. We will collaboratively explore your experiences and their meaning to help you connect to yourself and life in a fuller and more satisfying way.
Isis Lewis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94114 (Online Only)
I am a passionate and empathetic therapist with strong counseling abilities and an understanding of interpersonal familial relationships. I have experience leading clients through their struggles with interpersonal issues, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Through clinical experience, compassion, and empathy I support and assist those willing to make a positive difference in their lives.
I am a passionate and empathetic therapist with strong counseling abilities and an understanding of interpersonal familial relationships. I have experience leading clients through their struggles with interpersonal issues, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Through clinical experience, compassion, and empathy I support and assist those willing to make a positive difference in their lives.
Maria Sobol
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94118
For over 20 years, my work with individuals, couples, children, and families has been based on the belief that change is possible and most likely to occur when people feel comfortable and safe in relationship, both with themselves and others. My relational, warm, collaborative and accepting approach is strengths-based and fosters connection with each person to promote progress and success in therapy. My clients have been been impacted by trauma, loss, and adversity. I help them find ways to manage anxiety, depression, interpersonal conflict, and grief and deal with emotional challenges from childhood and life transitions.
For over 20 years, my work with individuals, couples, children, and families has been based on the belief that change is possible and most likely to occur when people feel comfortable and safe in relationship, both with themselves and others. My relational, warm, collaborative and accepting approach is strengths-based and fosters connection with each person to promote progress and success in therapy. My clients have been been impacted by trauma, loss, and adversity. I help them find ways to manage anxiety, depression, interpersonal conflict, and grief and deal with emotional challenges from childhood and life transitions.
Jean Riney-Niewiadomski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94115
I am a Licensed Psychotherapist with 20+ years of experience working with children, adolescents, families and individuals. I use evidenced-based treatments including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to work with you and your family. My approach to my work with clients is warm, engaging and authentic.
I am a Licensed Psychotherapist with 20+ years of experience working with children, adolescents, families and individuals. I use evidenced-based treatments including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to work with you and your family. My approach to my work with clients is warm, engaging and authentic.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in San Francisco, CA
3,000+
Average cost per session
$189
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
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
69% | Aetna |
55% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
54% | Cigna and Evernorth |
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 |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in San Francisco?
Search for nearby therapists or counselors by inputting your city, town, or suburb; or zip code; or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or zip code into the search bar.
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.