Anxiety therapists in San Francisco, California CA
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Anxiety or Fears
Tandra Froehlich Childress
Marriage and Family Therapist, ATR, LMFT
Living in a high stress society has increased the amount of anxiety and fear experienced by many. In treating anxiety, I help individuals face fears, build coping skills, and change their perspective on stress.
9 Years Experience
In-Person in San Francisco, CA 94131
Online in San Francisco, California
Anxiety or Fears
Dr. Adrian Scharfetter
Marriage and Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CST-S
Anxiety and fear can show up in relationships in so many ways; overthinking, avoidance, people-pleasing, or feeling like you're constantly walking on eggshells. In my practice, I help individuals and couples explore the roots of relational anxiety with compassion and curiosity. Together, we look at the protective strategies you've developed to stay safe in connection, and gently work to understand the deeper fears that may be driving them.
Drawing from a variety of theoretical approaches, we create space to listen to the parts of you that fear abandonment, rejection, or not being enough. Rather than trying to silence those parts, we learn how to build a relationship with them, one that allows for more secure, grounded, and fulfilling connections. My goal in working with your anxiety is to support you in moving from fear-driven patterns into relationships that feel more authentic, safe, and aligned with your values.
11 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, California (Online Only)
Anxiety or Fears
Gwendolyn Evans, PhD
Psychologist, PhD
Is your heart suddenly racing, you're breathing fast, and you can hardly think straight? Have these episodes have been increasing as you tell yourself bad things could happen? You're having anxiety almost every day now. I can help you get back in control of that "fight or flight" part of your brain that feels "panicky." Let me share with you amazing Energy Psychology techniques and traditional CBT cognitive dialogue techniques to banish unreasonable thoughts that drive Anxiety and Fear.
31 Years Experience
In-Person in San Francisco, CA 94109
Online in San Francisco, California
Anxiety or Fears
Su Boudreau, LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Domestic Violence Counselor
Treatment of anxiety has been a common experience I have encountered in therapy practice. I can help by building your skills in dealing with anxiety or changing your thoughts about anxiety to reduce anxiety.
10 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, California (Online Only)
Anxiety or Fears
Synapse Therapy and Healing | Alexis Collins, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LCSW
If social situations feel overwhelming, you don't have to navigate them alone. My specialized telehealth sessions focus on effective, evidence-based strategies to reduce your fear of judgment and help you build genuine connections. We'll work together to challenge anxious thoughts and gradually expand your comfort zone.
5 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, California (Online Only)
Anxiety or Fears
Shohreh Schmuecker
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Anxiety can show up in many ways such as racing thoughts, constant worry, trouble sleeping, or a lingering sense that something is not right. Whether it is connected to a specific situation or feels like a constant presence in your life, anxiety can be overwhelming and exhausting.
Find relief from anxiety and fear. In a calm and supportive environment, I work with individuals to understand the roots of their anxiety, develop practical tools for managing difficult thoughts and emotions, and begin to feel more centered and in control.
With the right support, you can build confidence, strengthen inner peace, and take meaningful steps toward a calmer and more fulfilling life.As your therapist, I will offer you exercises/tools, somatic perspectives and grounding to help you regulate your nervous system.
11 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, California (Online Only)
Anxiety or Fears
Lisa Chester-Schyman
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I help clients explore the roots of their anxiety and fears and offer tools to navigate this. Together we create a safe space to understand what's beneath the worry and anxiety and build tools to help manage it.
7 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, California (Online Only)
Anxiety or Fears
Brooke Taylor
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, AMFT
Anxiety and fear can feel overwhelming, making it hard to navigate daily life and reach your full potential. Whether it’s constant worry, panic attacks, social anxiety, or a fear of the unknown, I help clients explore the root causes of their anxiety and develop strategies to regain control. Through a compassionate, non-judgmental approach, I empower individuals to challenge their fears, build emotional resilience, and adopt healthier coping mechanisms. Together, we can work towards creating a sense of peace and confidence, allowing you to step into each day with clarity and calm.
4 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, California (Online Only)
Anxiety or Fears
Diane Hough, counselor and coach
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Anxiety is probably the #1 reason why clients come to see me or go to therapy. It is understandable in our society, especially now that people are experiencing a lot of anxiety. There are many ways i have assisted clients with anxiety over the years. Having someone to talk to and hold that space for you on a regular basis and to know you are not alone is the first step.
31 Years Experience
In-Person in San Francisco, CA 94123
Online in San Francisco, California
Anxiety or Fears
Josie Valderrama
Psychologist, PsyD
Anxiety--the modern malady--is my primary speciality. Acceptance, compassion, challenging self-limiting beliefs, titrated exposure to the feared thought/emotion/situation etc. Talk and experiential therapy (hypnotherapy, somatic, visualization).
10 Years Experience
In-Person in San Francisco, CA 94110
Online in San Francisco, California
Anxiety or Fears
Anders Greenwood
Psychologist, Psy.D, Ph.D.
I enjoy helping clients accept and like themselves, organize around strengths, achieve greater emotional presence, think clearly, and let go of shame, guilt and old habits of emotional survival. I believe therapy should lead to better decisions, as well as improved quality of life and relationships.
22 Years Experience
In-Person in San Francisco, CA 94104
Anxiety or Fears
Molly Schmidt
Therapist
Suffering from anxiety can be debilitating and overwhelming. I'm here to help you uncover the roots of your anxiety and implement new ways to cope with life's stressors. I lean on body-based practices, breathwork, and mindfulness techniques to manage symptoms of anxiety.
6 Years Experience
In-Person in San Francisco, CA 94114
Online in San Francisco, California
Anxiety or Fears
Robert Holaway
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I have specialized in the treatment of anxiety and fear for over 20 years. I practice evidence-based psychotherapy (including CBT and ACT) and integrate these treatments with a warm, pragmatic, and goal-oriented approach. My goal is to help you overcome your fear and anxiety and live a more fulfilling and meaningful life free of suffering.
17 Years Experience
In-Person in San Francisco, CA 94102
Online in San Francisco, California
Anxiety or Fears
Aaron Kapin
Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, SEP, LMT
From the perspective of Somatic Experiencing, anxiety can be a fight/flight response that hasn't fully settled. It can leave you with a feeling that something isn't quite right, and then your mind starts searching for reasons to feel that way. It's a vicious cycle.
We can work together to find ways to help your body 'complete' the unsettled fight/flight response so you can actually feel safer and more settled. Now your mind will be fresh and clear and better able to assess the situation and decide on a effective course of action.
10 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, California (Online Only)
Anxiety or Fears
Dr. Lynn E. O'Connor
Therapist, PhD
Working with clients suffering from anxiety, I provide supportive and educational psychotherapy while --in collaboration with my clients-- introducing them to exposure and response prevention methods. I usually encourage clients to obtain a medical evaluation to consider psychotropic medications, such as serotonergic agents. Integrating methods from CBT, the biological sciences, and humanistic perspectives, as a student of Buddhism, I also offer experience with mindfulness meditation and other contemplative approaches in conjunction with self-compassion in accordance with clients' interests.
33 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, California (Online Only)
Anxiety or Fears
Nicole Bermensolo
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.A., AMFT
The tools that I'll provide you with are tools that I have been perfecting over my career helping people just like you. I have dozens of them. My goal for you is to have at least five different tools and techniques that you can carry with you at all times. So no matter where you go, you'll always have access to discreet exercises that can quickly create relief. I am direct and solution focused. We'll work collaboratively to address the anxiety attacks that are bothering you right now. We'll start with what's going on in the moment and how to get control over your body and thoughts. For the past 10 years, my practice has been focused on helping people get rid of anxiety. I have attended trainings that teach leading edge techniques. We'll address what's going on in your brain when you feel anxious and how to get in touch with different parts of your brain to find relief. We'll discuss what happens to your body when fear takes over so you can learn how to quickly calm down. You'll gain resilience so that attacks don't continue in the future.
6 Years Experience
In-Person in San Francisco, CA 94122
Online in San Francisco, California
Anxiety or Fears
Christina Shonkwiler
Hypnotherapist, MA, CHT
The pain you are experiencing is not who you are, it is a message that shows what's out of balance. When anxiety and fears show up in the body &/or mind as symptoms, we are being called to change, to create a life of ease and relief from our critical inner voices and demands. I believe that we all have a natural capacity to heal, given the right conditions to safely and gently come to know our true selves. I hold a supportive container with compassion and experience to allow your highest aspects to come forward and shine.
7 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, California (Online Only)
Anxiety or Fears
Elaine Skoulas
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.A., LMFT
Anxiety can feel all-consuming with racing thoughts, physical tension, constant worry. Together, we will explore the roots of your anxiety, including negative core beliefs, perfectionism, or trauma that may be driving it. Using somatic therapy, mindfulness, and cognitive techniques, I’ll help you build nervous system regulation and reduce anxiety from the inside out. My holistic approach supports both immediate relief and long-term change.
7 Years Experience
In-Person in San Francisco, CA
Online in San Francisco, California
Anxiety or Fears
Anne M. Dennis LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
In the current time we live in there has been an increase in generalized anxiety and fear. In the initial intake session we will gather the history of how anxiety is impairing your past and current daily living and wellness. In following sessions I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy which is a very effective, evidence based therapeutic model to learn how to handle more effectively life's anxieties.
17 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, California (Online Only)
Anxiety or Fears
Courtland McPherson
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LCSW
Anxiety and Fears can hold you back from getting through the day to accomplishing more significant goals. Using various therapeutic techniques, we can work to get you to a place where you feel more at ease and back on track.
16 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, California (Online Only)