IFS Therapy Therapists in San Francisco, CA

Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy is a transformative approach that helps individuals connect with and harmonize the different “parts” of their inner world. By cultivating self-compassion and understanding, IFS empowers clients to heal past wounds and navigate emotional conflicts with greater clarity. With 82 IFS-trained therapists in San Francisco, CA, you can access expert support tailored to fostering self-awareness, balance, and personal growth. Each Grow Therapy-verified therapist listed below is currently accepting new clients, offering timely availability for this unique and empowering therapeutic journey.

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Availability updated: 9/7/2026

Warm
Empowering
Authentic
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
+10
Hello there, I'm Susie. I'm a bilingual therapist who speaks English and Spanish. I have specialized training in Art Therapy and EMDR. In my work with individuals and groups, I am compassionate, collaborative, culturally sensitive and creative. I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. As humans, we create patterns and behaviors that may no longer be helpful for us when navigating relationships in our life. This can feel stressful, helpless, and anxiety provoking. Having space to acknowledge and talk about what is happening in your life can help relieve the intensity of those feelings and can help create new patterns and behaviors.
VirtualAvailable

Often rebooked

Authentic
Intelligent
Warm
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
I currently only have space for in person client on Tuesday at my office located in San Francisco's Inner Sunset, I'm am full for telehealth. My approach to therapy is to help each client or couple adapt and grow from life's circumstances. I help my clients thrive within their community and experience a grounded and vital sense of connectedness to self and all others. I am a firm believer that there are not bad parts / people, only bad roles, patterns and wounds. There is always hope for growth, healing and reclaiming vitality and connection. I utilize a holistic approach that embraces one's intersections and addresses mental, emotional, and somatic (bodily) experiences.
VirtualOffers in-person in San Francisco, CAAvailable
Warm
Authentic
Empowering
Specialties
Anger Management
Anxiety
Self Esteem
+8
I’m a warm, authentic and persistent 51-year-old who loves this work. Clients often feel like they’re having an insightful, heartfelt conversation rather than a formal therapy session. I create a space of deep listening and acceptance where you can explore your inner world safely and honestly. By helping you understand and care for the parts of yourself that carry pain or conflict, we ease anxiety and depression and open the door to greater balance and emotional freedom. I speak with an accent—just something to keep in mind. Soy una terapeuta de 51 años cálida, autentica y determinada que ama profundamente este trabajo. Mis clientes suelen sentir que están teniendo una conversación sincera y llena de claridad más que una sesión de terapia formal. Creo un espacio de escucha profunda y aceptación donde puedes explorar tu mundo interno con seguridad y honestidad. Al ayudarte a comprender y cuidar las partes de ti que cargan dolor o conflicto, aliviamos la ansiedad y la depresión y abrimos la puerta a un mayor equilibrio y libertad emocional.
VirtualAvailable
Authentic
Warm
Open-minded
Specialties
Anxiety
Life Transitions
Trauma and PTSD
Over the past 16 years I've worked in clinical and educational settings. I am flexible in my approach and mainly influenced by psychodynamic and somatic modalities. I trust clients’ innate capacity to heal and emphasize their ability to explore their lives with curiosity and compassion. At the same time, I can take an active, attuned role—offering moment-to-moment awareness to help organize experience and support nervous system regulation.
VirtualAvailable
Empowering
Authentic
Warm
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Coping Skills
+6
Hi there, I'm Mandy. Are you feeling stuck or held back from the life you truly want to live? Life’s challenges—stress, pain, and unresolved experiences—often settle in our bodies, shaping how we move through the world. These experiences impact our nervous system, relationships, and sense of safety until we learn to work with them. By gently turning toward these parts of ourselves, we create space for healing and growth. My goal is to support you to feel heard, seen, and empowered to transform these challenges. Through mind-body-spirit integration, you'll reconnect, find balance, and discover what transformation means for you.
VirtualAvailable
Direct
Intelligent
Solution oriented
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Life Transitions
+4
Hi! I'm originally from San Francisco. For more than 10 yrs, I have worked with adults from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences to find hope and make lasting change. I work with clients to create an environment where you'll create insight and awareness about patterns. My approach primarily focuses on adults who are interested in growing into the best version of themselves to create more rewarding and authentic relationships.
VirtualAvailable
Solution oriented
Intelligent
Warm
Specialties
Anxiety
Life Transitions
Self Esteem
+10
I’m dedicated to helping adults and families navigate the complexities of life transitions, depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse, adjustment challenges, grief and loss, relationship stress, and self-esteem issues. With over 15 years of experience in social services, I bring a compassionate, trauma-informed, and culturally aware lens to the therapeutic relationship. My passion lies in helping individuals strengthen communication, set healthy boundaries, express emotions, and reconnect with their sense of self.
VirtualAvailable

New to Grow

Specialties
Codependency
Postpartum
Women's Issues
+7
I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in supporting women through some of life’s most significant transitions and challenges. I work particularly with seniors, postpartum mothers, and spiritually minded women who are searching for greater purpose, meaning, and direction. I have been practicing as a psychotherapist since 1985 and have gained lots of wisdom from my own experiences of being a widow and caregiver, a cancer survivor, a mother and a spouse. It seems like in my profession, the older we therapists are, the more we are able to help.
Offers in-person in Aptos, CA - Accepting clients in CAAvailable
Authentic
Open-minded
Warm
Specialties
Anxiety
Mood Disorders
Trauma and PTSD
+3
I am a trauma informed therapist, integrating CBT, IFS, mindfulness and somatic work. I work with adult individuals struggling with self-doubt, anxiety, relationship struggles and more. In a calm, compassionate environment, I will guide you in self-reflection. I provide a supportive, validating and non-judgmental environment, where all emotions are welcome. I believe honoring the impact of our experience is essential for healing. We will use traditional talk therapy, along with mindfulness and somatic work to practice slowing down and leaning into our feelings.
VirtualAvailable
Authentic
Empowering
Humorous
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
+10
Hi! I'm Antonio Martin Aceves Santiago... But I go by Tony. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist from California who currently resides in Santa Barbara. I got my BA at UCSB and my Masters in Clinical Psychology from Antioch Universtiy-Santa Barbara. I have been practicing since 2021, I've researched therapeutic work through video game therapy in college (yes I even gave my class a 101 on my approach working with kiddos and adults through this method), I've worked in Community Mental Health, Group Practice and was the clinical coordinator for a crisis residential unit. I've provided Individual therapy to children, teens, adults, couples therapy and family therapy. However I specialize working with children,teens and adults.
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Authentic
Empowering
Specialties
Military/Veterans
Mood Disorders
Trauma and PTSD
+6
As a therapist, I feel tremendous gratitude to be able to support ALL individuals on their journey of healing. I aim to use a compassionate and strength-based approach, which allows me to maintain an open mind and heart throughout our work together while focusing on the strengths and skill you already have. I practice holistically to look at the different aspects of the mind, body, emotions, and spirit to find what is needed to feel more peace and comfort in your life. Throughout our time together, I’m committed to showing up with a positive, kind, respectful, nonjudgmental and caring attitude.
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Empowering
Authentic
Specialties
Anxiety
Trauma and PTSD
Anger Management
+9
Welcome. If you are seeking relief from anxiety, the effects of Traumatic life events, or are on a Spiritual journey to live your life from the place of your True Self, I am committed to helping you get there. I am a warm and compassionate clinician, dedicated to creating a therapeutic relationship where you can build on your strengths and overcome barriers. Whether you've experienced or witnessed abuse, neglect, violence, grief, natural or man-made disasters, major life changes, or more, we can work toward healing and thriving. Together, and at a comfortable pace, we will gain a better understanding of your symptoms and what caused them to take on such a large role in your life. Using evidence-based treatment methods including IFS (Internal Family Systems) and EMDR (Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) we can actually heal the underlying cause, thus relaxing current symptoms and allowing you to live your life with calm and confidence, free from internal barriers. It is my honor to assist people from all walks of life find the Calmness, Clarity, Courage and Confidence needed to effectively address life's challenges. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and hold certification in Alternative Dispute Resolution/Mediation. My educational focus was social work in Indigenous communities and I have considerable experience working with folks who have been in the foster-care system. It is always my aim to affirm and be allied with BIPOC and LGBTQI2S+ individuals and communities. "We live most of our life in our head, let's make it a peaceful place" - Buddhist teaching.
VirtualAvailable
Empowering
Warm
Authentic
Specialties
Anxiety
Life Transitions
Women's Issues
+10
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) seeking to offer a safe and welcoming space for individuals to access their own inner abilities to heal. For the past decade I have worked as a therapist for individuals across the life span in outpatient, private practice, and school-based settings. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, OCD, perinatal depression and anxiety, and trauma-related stressors. My therapeutic approach is strengths-based, person-centered, and collaborative. I am a trained Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist, and blend somatic and mindfulness practices with cognitive behavioral therapy to fit each individual’s unique needs. I welcome members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals of any race, ethnicity, religion, or cultural background. Choosing to begin therapy is a courageous step, and I look forward to embarking on this work with you.
VirtualAvailable

New to Grow

Specialties
Couples Counseling
Life Transitions
Self Esteem
+6
As a licensed professional counselor with 30 years experience, I have helped adults and couples navigating through relationship challenges, life transitions, self worth issues and substance use and recovery. My approach is collaborative, mindful and nonjudgemental . I know sometimes it is difficult to see the way forward. Together, we can slow things down, gain clarity, explore patterns, and identify practical steps toward creating meaningful and lasting change. My hope is to provide a safe, supportive space where you feel heard and understood.
Available
Authentic
Empowering
Warm
Specialties
Anxiety
Emotional Regulation
Trauma and PTSD
+10
I'm an LCSW specializing in trauma, grief, attachment wounds, and anxiety. I help people understand why they react the way they do, so they can respond with greater clarity, confidence, and self trust. With over eight years of experience working with adults, young adults, and teens, I've helped clients navigate trauma, grief, anxiety, and the patterns that keep showing up no matter how hard they try to out think them. Therapy with me is collaborative, honest, and human. I show up as a real person who is warm, down to earth, and willing to gently challenge the patterns that are keeping you stuck when the time is right. I infuse our sessions with moments of humor when it helps create connection and ease, while also making space for the difficult conversations and emotions that deserve attention. I use evidence based approaches including EMDR, CBT, DBT, trauma informed care, and parts oriented work because they help create lasting change, not just insight. My goal is not for you to depend on therapy forever. My goal is to help you better understand yourself, trust yourself, and leave therapy with the confidence and tools to navigate life long after our work together ends.
VirtualAvailable

Often rebooked

Intelligent
Solution oriented
Authentic
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Life Transitions
+6
Dan Main, LMFT is a trauma informed psychotherapist providing Telehealth as well as in person services in Lafayette, CA. He is EMDR trained and utilizes other models such Internal Family Systems Therapy and Comprehensive Resource Model to help with symptoms of trauma including anxiety, depression, and more. He has been licensed since 2015 and worked in a variety of settings, most recently in community mental health, before engaging in private practice full time. Dan primarily provides individual psychotherapy for individuals age 14 and older. Dan has attended numerous silent meditation retreats over the past 15 years and often integrates mindfulness practices into his work with clients.
VirtualOffers in-person in Lafayette, CA - Accepting clients in CAAvailable
Authentic
Warm
Empowering
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Life Transitions
+7
I’m a therapist who works from a compassionate and integrative approach, recognizing that each person’s experiences, identities, and healing process are unique. I believe that meaningful change begins with feeling understood, not judged, and I strive to create a supportive and emotionally safe space where clients can show up as they are. In our work together, we may explore emotions, relationships, and recurring patterns that influence how you see yourself and connect with others. At the same time, I support clients in building practical tools and coping strategies to navigate life’s challenges more effectively. My goal is to help clients deepen self-understanding, strengthen resilience, and move toward greater balance, clarity, and self-trust in their lives.
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Authentic
Solution oriented
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
+8
If you’ve tried to think your way out of anxiety or old patterns but still feel it in your body, you’re not alone. I’m a holistic licensed trauma-informed therapist specializing in complex trauma, integrating Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and somatic approaches to support nervous system healing. With a background in neuroscience research, I approach healing through a brain–body lens. My style is collaborative, compassionate, warm and thoughtfully paced.
VirtualAvailable
Authentic
Empowering
Solution oriented
Specialties
Anxiety
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Trauma and PTSD
+3
I specialize in helping adults recover from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), chronic anxiety, and the lasting effects of complex trauma. My approach is active, collaborative, and recovery-focused. My goal is not simply to help you feel better during our sessions, but to help you build the skills and confidence to live your life with greater freedom outside of therapy. For clients struggling with OCD and anxiety, I use evidence-based approaches including Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) to help reduce fear, break unhelpful patterns, and develop lasting resilience. Therapy with me is an active process. Together we'll identify meaningful goals, practice practical skills, and take manageable steps toward lasting change. Recovery takes courage and commitment, but healing is possible. My role is to provide guidance, support, and evidence-based tools while empowering you to become increasingly confident in your ability to navigate life's challenges. If you're ready to do the work of recovery and build a life that feels bigger than anxiety, fear, or past experiences, I'd be honored to work with you.
VirtualOffers in-person in Santa Clarita, CA - Accepting clients in CAAvailable

Often rebooked

Warm
Authentic
Empowering
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
+6
Hello, I'm Morgan, and I'm glad you're taking the first step to creating change in your life. As we embark on this therapeutic journey together, you can anticipate insight, authenticity, and a guided path toward positive change. My ultimate goal is to offer you support and a deep understanding that uncovers the root causes of your challenges and working together to uncover underlying emotions. Taking a compassionate, direct and attentive approach, I place a strong emphasis on building a trusting, therapeutic relationship. My approach is all about gaining valuable insights, complemented by providing practical skills whenever they can make a real impact. Openness and honesty are at the heart of our interaction, ensuring that our sessions are valuable. I also value a back and forth conversation that feels like we are accomplishing something, and I will give insight and feedback where I feel its helpful. Your decision to seek help is a significant step toward personal growth, and I'm here to help you enhance your life in meaningful ways. With over 11 years of experience as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), I've successfully worked with a diverse range of concerns including Depression/Anxiety, trauma, substance use, everyday stressors, self-esteem, relationships, and parenting challenges. Let's work together to create positive changes that will truly make a difference in your life.
VirtualAvailable
Empowering
Authentic
Warm
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
+8
Hi! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. I have received my Graduate and Masters degree from University of Southern California (USC). I support women who want to build their self-esteem, heal from inner child wounds, and past traumas. I help my client's break free from the limitations imposed on them by their own past or the pain of their early experiences. I support my client's towards letting go of dwelling the past and learning to live more fully in the present. My approach centers on compassionate, collaborative healing that honors your unique story. I aim to help you move toward greater resilience, self-acceptance, and empowered living. If you would like to begin this therapeutic journey with me, I would be more than happy to support you in starting this process. Together, we can create a safe, empowering space where you can explore, heal, and grow at your own pace.
VirtualAvailable

Often rebooked

Authentic
Empowering
Warm
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
+10
Therapy is my passion! I absolutely love to watch my clients grow and change before my eyes. Hi, I’m Lois, Mother of 3 amazing boys, business owner and lover of life. I have learned so much through my years of working with clients individually, in groups and with families and couples. What I have learned is that as humans we are resilient! We have been given this life to have joy and life lessons. I have been honored to guide and encourage many clients over the last 20 years. It is my life purpose to help others especially when they cannot see the abundance and joy that is around us. I use many different modalities to guide clients on their journey. One of my main modalities is EMDR and Internal Family Systems (IFS) which are both very effective healing modalities. I'm always excited to learn new techniques and offer a variety of modalities to assist my clients in their healing journey. I also use short-term solution-focused therapy, CBT, Motivational Interviewing and Mindfulness among others to bring about change. I truly believe as a therapist I must do my own work, for I cannot take you to a place that I have not visited. I have done many years of my own therapy, attended healing retreats, participated in group therapy and attended 12 step meetings, writing and lots of self care!
VirtualAvailable

Often rebooked

Solution oriented
Direct
Empowering
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Parenting
+8
As a licensed mental health professional based in California, I specialize in providing compassionate and individualized care for clients dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, and complex family dynamics. Drawing from a rich background for the last 15 years in evidence-based therapies like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Trauma-Informed Care, and family systems approaches, I empower my clients to navigate life's challenges and improve their relationships. My practice is centered around fostering a supportive and understanding environment where clients can explore, grow, and heal. Through a blend of clinical expertise and holistic lifestyle strategies, I guide individuals and families towards lasting change, enhancing their well-being and resilience. The impact of my work is reflected in the renewed hope, strengthened relationships, and positive life transformations experienced by those I serve.
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Authentic
Open-minded
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Life Transitions
+10
Hello, I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in the Bay Area in California. I received my MA in counseling psychology in 2018 and have been providing therapy since 2017. I am holistically trained and have an orientation towards alternative medicine, mind/body and natural/traditional healing. I focus primarily on adults dealing with a variety of issues: men's (I have done additional research on men's issues) and women's issues, depression, anxiety, life transitions, stress management, interpersonal skills/relationships, healing unresolved trauma and others. I also enjoy supporting people in discovering their life purpose, connecting with their passions and creating lives of meaning and fulfillment. I work with adolescents, young adults, adults, elders and couples.
VirtualAvailable
Challenging
Empowering
Intelligent
Specialties
Anxiety
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues
+6
Hi, I'm Lindsay...I'm a therapist who believes in blending practical tools and behaviors for change here and now with the deeper exploration necessary to make that change sustainable. I believe that we all have the natural capacity to heal given the right conditions and relationships. I believe in helping you reconnect to your intuition and your own inner healing energy.
VirtualAvailable

Often rebooked

Authentic
Direct
Intelligent
Specialties
Anxiety
Men's Issues
Trauma and PTSD
+9
I’m a therapist who primarily works with men dealing with relationship struggles, trauma, and anxiety that’s started to affect work, family, and daily life. I’ve worked in a men’s trauma center as well as in private practice, so I’m very comfortable sitting with the heavier stuff that most guys have learned to keep to themselves. My style is direct, non‑judgmental, and very relational, think real conversation, honest feedback, and a focus on what actually helps you feel and live better, not just “talking about your feelings” for an hour.
VirtualAvailable

Often rebooked

Warm
Authentic
Empowering
Specialties
Anxiety
Life Transitions
Women's Issues
+9
Hello and Welcome! I’m grateful you’re here and choosing to prioritize yourself, even if it didn’t feel easy to take this step. A little bit about me: I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 16 years of clinical experience working with people across a wide range of life challenges from anxiety, depression, and chronic stress to relationship struggles, health issues, chronic illness or pain, life transitions, parenting pressures, and trauma recovery. I’ve supported clients in individual, couples, family, and group settings. Many of the clients I work with are used to being the strong one, the one that holds everything together for everyone else... but who don’t often have space to tend to their own needs. In our work together, we’ll slow things down enough to understand what’s been weighing on you and why sometimes it feels so hard to move forward. Therapy with me is practical, supportive, and focused on helping you feel more grounded, steady, and confident in your day-to-day life. We’ll work on quieting the critical inner voice, easing anxiety and stress, and creating space for choices that feel more aligned with who you are and what you need right now. If you’re ready for support that feels warm, thoughtful, and real... and a place where you don’t have to hold everything together... I’d be honored to walk alongside you :)
VirtualAvailable
Empowering
Authentic
Warm
Specialties
Domestic Violence
Military/Veterans
Trauma and PTSD
+7
Greetings to All - I began the journey to become a therapist after leaving the military and battling cancer. I have been seeing clients since 2009 and have worked with children, adults, couples, veterans, and all manner of presenting issues. I specialize in helping people recover from trauma and especially complex or relational trauma. My style is to engage you with thought provoking questions, challenge disempowering thoughts and narratives, bolster your self care and self esteem, and help you value yourself in the same way you would someone you respect and admire.
VirtualAvailable

Often rebooked

Authentic
Empowering
Intelligent
Specialties
Addiction
LGBTQ
Trauma and PTSD
+5
I have more than two decades of intensive training in mindfulness and meditation, and I believe that is the reason for my ability to be very present. I believe in the power of human resilience and our unstoppable inclination to grow towards wellness, health and balance. We can heal and grow, no matter what obstacles we face. My clients and I collaborate to fuel positive change and create better relational and mental health outcomes. I have an extensive background in treating clients with depression, anxiety, substance abuse and narcissistic abuse histories.
VirtualAvailable

Often rebooked

Warm
Solution oriented
Authentic
Specialties
Eating Disorders
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues
+10
I believe healing begins in a space where you feel safe, understood, and accepted without judgment. My approach is deeply trauma-informed, recognizing that many of the ways we cope today developed as adaptive responses to difficult experiences. Whether you're navigating the effects of trauma, anxiety, eating disorders, relationship challenges, or life transitions, I strive to create a therapeutic relationship where you feel genuinely seen and supported. I use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), I tailor treatment to your unique experiences, strengths, and goals. I help people get in their bodies and use somatic work as well. I have worked for 20 yrs with eating disorders and body image. I believe healing is not about becoming someone different—it's about reconnecting with your authentic self, cultivating self-compassion, and building a life that feels grounded, meaningful, and aligned with your values. My role is to walk alongside you, honoring your pace while helping you develop the insight, skills, and confidence to create lasting change.
Offers in-person in San Diego, CA - Accepting clients in CAAvailable
Authentic
Warm
Intelligent
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
+6
I’m Dr. Claudia Nuñez a licensed clinical psychologist with over a decade of experience supporting adults through anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and major life transitions. I believe therapy is not about reliving pain for its own sake. It is about understanding what your suffering has been signaling and bringing that understanding into the present so you can live with more clarity, self-compassion, and choice. Many of the people I work with feel caught in anxiety and overthinking, people pleasing, guilt, burnout, or a deep sense that something needs to change but they cannot quite name what. Others are moving through grief or life transitions that have shaken their identity, relationships, or sense of direction. Some are navigating a spiritual calling or values shift, and feeling both pulled toward meaning and exhausted by the weight of it all. My approach is integrative, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and grounded in Internal Family Systems and liberation psychology. Rather than viewing symptoms or recurring patterns as personal flaws, we explore them with curiosity and consider how they may have been shaped by your history, relationships, culture, environment, and ways of adapting. Together, we identify what is no longer serving you, clarify what you need now, and develop responses that feel more intentional, sustainable, and aligned with your values. Alongside talk therapy, I may incorporate mindfulness, somatic awareness, narrative exploration, and evidence-informed cognitive and behavioral strategies. Grounding and breath practices are offered collaboratively and adapted to your comfort—not to bypass pain or minimize the realities around you, but to help you remain present and build greater capacity for choice. My style is warm, honest, and collaborative. We move at a pace that respects your boundaries while supporting meaningful reflection and change.
VirtualAvailable
Authentic
Intelligent
Solution oriented
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
+7
Hi there, I'm Joshua! As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California with a master’s degree in social work, I specialize in providing compassionate, client-centered therapy using Internal Family Systems (IFS). My approach integrates these evidence-based methodologies to offer a holistic and effective path toward healing. I am dedicated to creating a safe, supportive environment where clients can explore and understand their internal experiences, develop practical skills for managing emotions, and foster personal growth. Together, we work towards lasting change and improved well-being, tailored to your unique needs and goals.
VirtualAvailable

Often rebooked

Warm
Authentic
Direct
Specialties
Anger Management
Anxiety
Life Transitions
+3
I am a licensed therapist with over 12 years of experience, specializing in helping individuals and couples navigate challenges, foster deeper connections, and heal from trauma. My approach is relational, collaborative, and tailored to each client, integrating modalities like EFT, PACT, IFS, and EMDR. I create a safe and supportive space for self-discovery, helping clients build greater self-awareness, compassion, and resilience in their lives and relationships.
VirtualAvailable

Often rebooked

Authentic
Empowering
Intelligent
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
Greetings! My name is Caine, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California. I am passionate about helping individuals explore, understand, and process both their past experiences and present challenges. I believe that every person has a unique story, and healing begins when that story is met with empathy, understanding, and support. Drawing on extensive experience across diverse clinical settings, I have worked with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, life transitions, and trauma. I utilize a variety of evidence-based therapeutic approaches to help clients build insight, strengthen resilience, and move toward meaningful and lasting change. In our work together, you will be met with compassion, curiosity, and a nonjudgmental environment where you can feel safe being yourself. My goal is to provide a supportive space where healing, growth, and self-discovery can occur at your own pace. I truly look forward to walking alongside you on your journey toward greater well-being and fulfillment.
VirtualAvailable

Often rebooked

Warm
Authentic
Humorous
Specialties
Anxiety
Life Transitions
Self Esteem
+6
Hi, I’m Dr. Tiona Sykes (Dr. T), a Black woman therapist, LMFT, and PsyD‑trained clinician. I specialize in supporting high‑functioning women, men, and gender‑expansive individuals who are navigating anxiety, identity confusion, faith‑based challenges, relational stress, and major life transitions. My clients are thoughtful, capable people who carry a lot internally while still showing up for everyone else — and they’re ready for therapy that helps them feel more grounded, clear, and connected to themselves. I work especially well with faith‑centered adults (Christian men and women navigating the nuances of spirituality, sex, trauma, and family expectations) and therapists/clinicians (graduate students, associates, and licensed providers seeking emotionally attuned, identity‑focused support). These clients often need a therapist who understands both the emotional load they carry and the complexity of their internal world. My approach is warm, collaborative, and deeply attuned. I blend evidence‑based tools with identity‑centered work, helping you understand what’s happening beneath the surface so you can make meaningful shifts in your relationships, boundaries, and emotional world. I practice time‑limited therapy, typically 10–12 sessions and sometimes up to 20 depending on your goals. My work is structured, intentional, and designed to help you feel grounded and clear sooner rather than later. If you need longer‑term or specialized care, I support you in transitioning to the right provider.
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Authentic
Empowering
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
+4
Starting therapy can be a meaningful step toward understanding yourself and creating change. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who believes that our struggles often make sense when we understand the experiences behind them. I help clients explore their emotions, recognize the patterns that have shaped them, and reconnect with themselves through a process rooted in curiosity, compassion, and collaboration.
VirtualAvailable

Often rebooked

Warm
Empowering
Holistic
Specialties
Family Conflict
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues
+10
Have you ever felt like you were busy doing all the things you thought would bring you a happy life, yet felt alone and disconnected from yourself and others? These feelings are often when people turn to alcohol, drugs, food, shopping or relationships to try to create those feelings of happiness, contentment and joy. It can work for a short time however the key to moving forward is to understand the reasons we seek out these distractions. When we strengthen the relationship with ourselves, the outer world becomes much more balanced and fulfilling. Through slowing down and reconnecting with our mind, body and spirit we can feel more confident to face life events with a more stable and hopeful core sense of self. I specialize in treating relationship issues, addiction/substance abuse, depression, anxiety, job related issues, couples treatment and divorce recovery
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Empowering
Authentic
Specialties
Anxiety
Self Esteem
Trauma and PTSD
+8
Sometimes understanding our struggles isn't enough to create lasting change. I help clients slow down, recognize patterns that may be keeping them stuck, and develop a deeper connection with themselves. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 15 years' experience supporting clients through anxiety, trauma, depression, life transitions and relationship struggles. I believe therapy is a space to slow down, feel understood, and explore what's happening beneath the surface through holistic approaches.
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Authentic
Holistic
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
+1
Kelli is a trauma informed yoga teacher, writer, Land protector, Kundalini and Vishoka meditation practitioner, and mother of 4. Trained by Gabor Maté and Sat Dharam Kaur in the Compassionate Inquiry process, Kelli's intention as a psychotherapist is to bring awareness to all facets of ourselves. When we witness these parts with compassion, we become whole, liberated, and restored to our True Nature. As we become more present and connected with ourselves, there is safety and space for authentic expression through our body, psyche, life, and community. Kelli specializes in Complex Trauma; "a psychic wound that hardens you psychologically and then interferes with your ability to grow and develop. It pains you and now you're acting out of pain. It induces fear and now you're acting out of fear. Trauma is not what happens to you, it's what happens inside you as a result of what happens to you." This is often revealed through symptoms of depression, anxiety, and addiction. Our emotions are not tangential to our health. They are a signaling intelligence that can alert us to all sorts of phenomenon in our experience.
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Authentic
Empowering
Intelligent
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Grief
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My name is Heather Cobbs, and I am passionate about working with people of all ages and walks of life that are on a journey to grow self love, a positive self image, and are looking to change self talk from negative to positive. It is my pleasure to assist women struggling with anxiety and/or depression to increase their mood by changing self talk, examine negative core beliefs, unravel dysfunctional behavior patterns, and provide tools to meet their life goals.
VirtualOffers in-person in Los Angeles, CA - Accepting clients in CAAvailable
Authentic
Solution oriented
Warm
Specialties
Grief
Life Transitions
Mood Disorders
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I’m Jaime Reeves, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, author, and healing practitioner who blends clinical expertise with spiritual depth. I help individuals, couples, and families break free from emotional patterns, build stronger boundaries, and reconnect with their authentic selves. My work is rooted in Gestalt, trauma-informed care, ancestral healing, and integrative mind-body practices—offering you a space to grow, heal, and transform from the inside out.
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Open-minded
Warm
Specialties
Anxiety
Life Transitions
Men's Issues
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I’m a licensed professional counselor with 20 years of experience in community mental health settings. As a therapist and behavioral health practitioner, I have worked with complex trauma, psychosis, mood disorders, anxiety, depression, and co-occurring substance use. I have a masters degree in clinical psychology from the University of Amsterdam and lived in the Netherlands for six years. There, I also began building my family, and that international foundation shaped both how I think and how I work. I work with adults navigating a wide range of life challenges — from anxiety, depression, and relationship patterns to identity, major transitions, and the quieter but persistent sense that something just isn’t working. This includes people working through faith transitions or untangling the psychological weight of a strict or high-control religious upbringing — something I understand not just clinically, but personally. Whether you’re in crisis or simply ready to understand yourself better, I meet people where they are.
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Intelligent
Holistic
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Life Transitions
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Eliot is a Clinical Psychologist, PhD with a background in integrative mental health, mindfulness-based therapies, Jungian therapy, and Ayurvedic Medicine. Having practiced in community mental health, hospital, and academic medical settings, he has experience treating a variety of psychological conditions using a holistic model of care. Eliot’s passion for psychology, spirituality, and plant medicine inform his work to facilitate personal empowerment and a renewed sense of purpose. In addition to his clinical practice, he is a published researcher, teacher, and has presented at several professional conferences.
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Authentic
Empowering
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
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I am a California Licensed Clinical Social Worker with approximately 16 years of experience working with adults and youth. I am compassionate, and curious therapist and in my practice, I create a safe and trusting environment, providing my clients with the emotional support needed to overcome challenging issues and make positive adjustments to be and feel your best. My approach helps clients find their own way through reflection, self care and self compassion.
VirtualAvailable
Empowering
Warm
Holistic
Specialties
Trauma and PTSD
Anxiety
Depression
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Hi! I am Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and have been in the field since 2016. I have a passion for helping people release stress and trauma being stored in the body. I enjoy working with couples and individuals from a trauma and dissociation-informed lens. I have experience working with PTSD, CPTSD, OSDD, and DID. I integrate evidence-based practices, including somatic work, EMDR, Polyvagal Theory, and Ego State Therapy. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. I also have experience integrating faith in sessions for those who are interested.
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Specialties
Anxiety
Life Transitions
Trauma and PTSD
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Hi, I'm Karen Lopez, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), artist, and lifelong student of human behavior. I believe healing begins in a space where you feel safe enough to be fully yourself—without judgment, pressure, or the need to have everything figured out. My approach is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed. I integrate evidence-based therapies with mindfulness, creativity, somatic awareness, and practical tools to help clients better understand themselves, navigate life's challenges, and create meaningful, lasting change. My own life has been shaped by profound loss, family trauma, major life transitions, and the experience of rebuilding my identity through seasons of uncertainty. Those experiences don't define my work, but they have deepened my empathy and strengthened my belief in each person's capacity for growth. I don't see people as broken—I see people who have learned to survive, and together we can explore new ways of living that feel more authentic, connected, and fulfilling.
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Warm
Empowering
Authentic
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Family Conflict
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Hello and welcome! I am a doctor of Psychology, a licensed marriage and family therapist and a licensed professional clinical counselor. I am located in California and have 14 years of experience in helping individuals navigate their emotional challenges through various evidence-based treatment methods. My goal is to empower you to understand yourself better, heal from past traumas, and improve your relationships, ultimately leading to a more fulfilling life.
VirtualAvailable
Authentic
Warm
Empowering
Specialties
ADHD
Anxiety
Trauma and PTSD
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I've been a licensed psychotherapist for 14 years, and I love this work. I am grateful to be able to assist people in becoming their best selves and recreating their lives. Though a client may share a diagnosis with millions, each person has their own unique source and very individual path to wellness. It's an honor to assist clients on this journey. I focus on therapies that will help you gain knowledge and agency within your self. I offer in person counseling in the East Bay area of San Francisco, as well as therapy while walking.
VirtualOffers in-person in San Pablo, CA - Accepting clients in CAAvailable
Specialties
ADHD
Anxiety
LGBTQ
Are you someone who seems thoughtful, capable, and self-aware on the outside, but inside feels overwhelmed, lonely, stuck, or exhausted from carrying more than most people can see? Do you find yourself caught in the same painful relationship dynamics, shame, anxiety, or self-doubt despite all your efforts to understand and improve things? Many LGBTQIA+ clients know what it is like to carry pain quietly after years of adapting to environments where they could not fully relax into themselves. I work primarily with gay men and couples to help them make sense of these experiences, deepen self-understanding, and reclaim their power. If you’re ready to move beyond simply getting by and want support that feels affirming, thoughtful, and engaged, I invite you to reach out and schedule a first session.
VirtualAvailable
Empowering
Intelligent
Authentic
Specialties
Anxiety
Life Transitions
Self Esteem
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I am a board-certified Music Therapist and licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 14 years of experience, serving clients across California and Colorado. My own journey informs my work: I grew up in California and built a successful business before transitioning my life to Colorado. I then spent two years as a digital nomad—traveling by car across the US and living abroad for 1.5 years—all while managing and growing my business. I understand how to maintain excellence while in motion, and I use an IFS-informed somatic and creative approach to help you find that same internal groundedness and freedom.
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