Anxiety therapists in San Francisco, California CA
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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.
18 Years Experience
In-Person in San Francisco, CA 94102
Online in San Francisco, CA California
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.
34 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, CA California (Online Only)
Anxiety or Fears
Dr. Jadah Petty
Psychologist, Ph.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Many people experience worries and anxiety and seeking therapy for these concerns offers a great opportunity to make change. Using cognitive behavioral and acceptance and commitment therapy strategies, I will help you understand what brings on anxiety, how your thoughts might be unhelpful, and give you specific strategies to manage your anxiety.
7 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, CA California (Online Only)
Anxiety or Fears
choicetherapy
Psychologist, Psy.D.
I enjoy helping individuals face their fears in a kind and compassionate way.
20 Years Experience
In-Person in San Francisco, CA 94109
Online in San Francisco, CA California
Anxiety or Fears
Dr. Christina Charlotin
Psychologist, Psy.D.
I specialize in working with adults who experiences challenges related to anxiety disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, social phobia and specific phobias.
14 Years Experience
In-Person in San Francisco, CA
Online in San Francisco, CA California
Anxiety or Fears
Talia Chanoff
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
I support individuals navigating anxiety in a way that honors how these experiences often develop as understandable responses to stress, uncertainty, or past experiences. Rather than trying to eliminate anxiety outright, our work focuses on listening to what your fears may be communicating, building self-compassion, and developing greater flexibility in how you relate to anxious thoughts and bodily sensations. Together, we work toward creating a sense of safety, agency, and trust in yourself.
8 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, CA California (Online Only)
Anxiety or Fears
Kayzim Suárez-Reyes
Psychologist, PhD
I specialize in helping individuals break free from the overwhelming grip of anxiety. Using proven, practical approaches, I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to restructure worry-driven thoughts with mindfulness techniques that anchor you in the present and quiet the internal chaos. My experience includes working with anxiety when it occurs alongside other challenges, such as ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), trauma, and depression. My goal is not just to manage your symptoms, but to provide you with the comprehensive tools and understanding needed to face life's challenges calmly and regain confident control over your internal world, regardless of your co-occurring diagnoses. I have some myself!
19 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, CA California (Online Only)
Anxiety or Fears
Roopa Cantu, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Anxiety disorders are extremely pervasive and can affect a person’s ability to work, study and participate in other activities. I can treat your anxiety with mindfulness, relaxation techniques, breathing techniques, exercise, cognitive therapy and other methods.
13 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, CA California (Online Only)
Anxiety or Fears
Abigail (Abi) Zarate Ramsay
Pre-Licensed Professional, Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee, Professional Clinical Counselor Trainee
I help clients manage anxiety, worry, and panic by building calming tools, challenging unhelpful thoughts, and creating routines that make everyday life feel more steady and manageable.
0 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, CA California (Online Only)
Anxiety or Fears
Ryan James Carroll
Therapist, AMFT, APCC
Together, we address the root causes of anxiety, using present-moment awareness and somatic techniques to reduce overwhelm. My approach helps you build confidence, identify patterns that contribute to fear, and establish a new sense of inner calm.
3 Years Experience
In-Person in San Francisco, CA 94102
Online in San Francisco, CA California
Anxiety or Fears
Elaine Skoulas
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.A., LMFT
Anxiety often hides beneath competence and productivity. Many of the people I work with are successful and capable on the outside, yet internally feel tense, restless, or unable to fully relax. Racing thoughts, constant mental scanning, difficulty sleeping, or a body that feels perpetually “on” are common experiences. In our work together we explore the deeper patterns that drive anxiety, including perfectionism, trauma, and chronic stress. Using somatic therapy and nervous system regulation, we help your system learn how to settle so you can move through life with greater steadiness and clarity.
8 Years Experience
In-Person in San Francisco, CA
Online in San Francisco, CA California
Anxiety or Fears
Judith Nitchie
Counselor/Therapist, LMFT36770
Distress, fear, worry and apprehension are common when faced with unwanted or unexpected change. We can learn tools to manage--even thrive--in spite of our uncomfortable emotional responses to the challenges in our lives.
32 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, CA California (Online Only)
Anxiety or Fears
Jacqlyn Wax Creviston
Psychologist, M.A. Sports Pysychology; Psy.D Clinical Psychology
Treatment for anxiety disorders include:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Interpersonal Therapy
Mindfulness therapy
Exposure Therapy
6 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, CA 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.
12 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, CA California (Online Only)
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).
11 Years Experience
In-Person in San Francisco, CA 94110
Online in San Francisco, CA California
Anxiety or Fears
Kim Christine Stevens
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Specializing in somatic modalities, internal family systems, mindfulness-based modalities, trauma-informed therapy, healing from narcissistic relationships, and dance & movement therapy.
11 Years Experience
In-Person in San Francisco, CA
Online in San Francisco, CA California
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.
7 Years Experience
In-Person in San Francisco, CA 94122
Online in San Francisco, CA California
Anxiety or Fears
Susanna La
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Anxiety is a normal feeling. Everyone experiences anxiety at some time in their life. We can feel anxious about different things such as our finances, our relationships, our career, our future, etc. For some, anxiety is temporary and resolves after addressing the stressor. For others, anxiety can be overwhelming and can cause a lot of suffering. If you are someone who experiences chronic anxiety, know you are not alone. While we cannot get rid of anxiety as anxiety is a helpful and adaptive emotion, we can learn to understand and cope with our symptoms.
13 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, CA California (Online Only)
Anxiety or Fears
Amenah Arman
Therapist, MS-CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING, Nationally Certified Counselor
Anxiety often shows up as constant mental activity, pressure to perform, or a nervous system that rarely slows down. Many of the people I work with are founders, creatives, and high-performing professionals managing chronic stress, perfectionism, and the sense that they must always stay “on.” Through trauma-informed therapy and nervous system regulation, we work to reduce anxiety at its root so you can experience greater steadiness, clarity, and the ability to lead and create without running on constant adrenaline.
7 Years Experience
In-Person in San Francisco, CA
Online in San Francisco, CA California
Anxiety or Fears
Dr. Cristal Lopez
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Welcome! You might be feeling disconnected from your family, friends, children, job, or even the world. I'm Dr. Cristal Lopez, and I believe that we all have powerful strengths. Together, we will explore yours to help you unlock your full potential, connect authentically with others, and show up as your true self. My training at top U.S. children's hospitals, including Children's Hospital Los Angeles, California Pacific Medical Center, Texas Children’s Hospital, and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, has provided me with over 6 years of experience working with children, adolescents, young and mid-life adults, and families.
For my younger clients, I use behavioral and play therapy techniques, while also supporting parents and families to foster healthy connections. With adolescents and adults, I draw on strength-based, humanistic, and relational principles to guide our work together.
Beyond traditional mental health concerns, I specialize and publish work in: coping with chronic illnesses, career-related issues (burnout, work-life balance), trauma, adverse childhood experiences, and stress related to first-responder families. I’m committed to guiding you, your child, or family to a more connected and fulfilling life. Invest in yourself!
9 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, CA California (Online Only)
San Francisco's extreme housing costs and the psychological toll of the tech industry — characterized by intense performance pressure, rapid layoff cycles, and boom-bust uncertainty — have made burnout, anxiety, and economic grief among the most common presenting concerns. The city has a historically significant LGBTQ+ community, and affirming therapists specializing in gender identity, queer relationships, and HIV-related concerns remain an important part of the local therapy landscape. UCSF Health provides world-class institutional mental health resources, while the city's dense network of independent practitioners reflects a culture that has long embraced therapy as a normal and valued part of life. Telehealth has expanded access significantly for Bay Area residents commuting from Oakland, the East Bay, and the Peninsula.
Anxiety therapists in San Francisco, California Statistics
Anxiety therapists in San Francisco, California average 16 years of experience and charge around $206 per session. 99% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (67%), Psychodynamic Therapy (42%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (35%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$206
Accept insurance
35%
Offer sliding scale
50%
Gender ID
| 69% |
Female |
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| 27% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 60% |
In Person and Online |
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| 39% |
Online Only |
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| 1% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 67% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 42% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 35% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 34% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 30% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 30% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 29% | Family Systems Therapy |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 61% | Young Adult |
| 51% | Teen |
| 50% | Senior |
| 25% | Children |
Client Focus
| 57% | Women |
| 42% | LGBTQ+ |
| 38% | Men |
| 26% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 24% | Christian |