Female therapists in San Francisco, CA
Browse Female therapists in San Francisco, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Female
Anxiety Eliminated
Hypnotherapist, Certified Hypnotherapist and Health Coach, MBA
I have a 95% success rate in releasing anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, sleep challenges, over consumption of alcohol, ADHD, grief, non-drug related addictions, and relationship challenges. My sessions include a powerful releasing process that reduces negative thinking, and therefore disables the continual re-imprinting and magnification of past painful experiences. Please listen to video testimonials at www.AnxietyEliminated.com to hear the stories of clients who have healed.
14 Years Experience
In-Person in San Francisco, CA 94104
Online in San Francisco, CA
Female
Mary Ramatici
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, MSW
What makes my practice different is simple: you are never just a diagnosis or a checklist to me. I take the time to truly get to know you, your story, and what healing looks like for you specifically, because no two people's journeys are the same. If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like you're carrying more than you can hold on your own, this is your sign to reach out. You don't have to have it all figured out before you contact me. All you need is a willingness to start, and I'll meet you right where you are.
6 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, CA (Online Only)
Female
Tandra Froehlich Childress
Marriage and Family Therapist, ATR, LMFT
Every person has the potential and inner knowledge to overcome hardship. It is my passion to help others create connections that facilitate that ability to heal. I provide a safe holding space where people can explore what is blocking them from enjoying their lives to the fullest. Life is going to present challenges, there is no getting around that. What we do now and how we move forward is what matters. I welcome you to come explore your negative beliefs and strengthen new positive adaptive beliefs that allow you to thrive in your daily life.
10 Years Experience
In-Person in San Francisco, CA 94131
Online in San Francisco, CA
Female
Lisa Abdilova Andresen
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Getting sick of what's bothering you? Are your thoughts feeling tough to control? Been challenging to unwind, enjoy yourself, or get a good night's sleep? Feeling emotionally lonely, frustrated with family, or disappointed with your friends?
You may be successful professionally and still experience dips in your self-esteem, mood, and energy. Imposter syndrome goes hand in hand with perfectionism, procrastination, and productivity. The irony is you may be working harder than most people around you, and yet feel worse about yourself than they do.
You don't have to keep living like this. Therapy can help you understand how your mind works and optimize accordingly. For example, you can catch self-defeating negative thoughts and reframe them to be more helpful for you through CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy).
You have the right to feel better too.
9 Years Experience
In-Person in San Francisco, CA 94107
Online in San Francisco, CA
Female
Dr. Lynn E. O'Connor
Therapist, PhD
I work as a psychotherapist, conduct research, teach doctoral students in Clinical Psychology, & write a blog in Psychology Today, "Our Empathic Nature." As a research & clinical psychologist, I aim to keep current in fields related to my clients problems, and to work collaboratively with them
34 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, CA (Online Only)
Female
Vanessa Ffrench
Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (140713), Certified Yoga & Meditation Instructor
I am a somatic psychotherapist and approach therapy holistically, focusing on the mind-body-spirit. My background and training is in early childhood development, mindfulness and meditation practices, and somatic psychology. I believe in processing and healing past wounds, while also working with the body and what is coming up in the present moment using body-oriented techniques and mindfulness. I also use ancient yogic practices and approach healing considering your subtle body energy system if you are interested (e.g. chakra health, breathing techniques, movement, etc).
15 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, CA (Online Only)
Female
Erin Powers
Counselor/Therapist, APCC 9590
I believe that we all have the capacity to heal. I take a trauma-informed, body-based, and spiritually grounded approach to working with clients. I have experience working with clients (primarily women) from a variety of backgrounds, including those experiencing anxiety and co-occurring health issues impacting mental health. I enjoy incorporating mindfulness, expressive arts, and other holistic modalities into my sessions and will provide you with resources to utilize in your everyday life. As Carl Jung states, "I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become".
6 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, CA (Online Only)
Female
Misty Johnson
Counselor/Therapist, LCSW
Are you experiencing communication challenges in your relationships? Challenges with sex or intimacy? Are you questioning or exploring gender and sexuality? I am here to support you and offer you tools and a place to process your current experience. I provide a safe space to explore who you are becoming and to discern old thought patterns that are no longer of service. I provide a healing space free of judgement and offer tools that you can immediately integrate into your current experience. I will collaborate with you and work with the intersections of your unique experience.
8 Years Experience
In-Person in San Francisco, CA
Online in San Francisco, CA
Female
Elaine Skoulas
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.A., LMFT
Many of the people who reach out to me have spent years holding everything together. They are thoughtful, capable, and deeply caring. Other people depend on them. From the outside, their lives often look successful. Inside, they are anxious, exhausted, overwhelmed, or wondering why they cannot seem to relax, even when life is going well.
I specialize in trauma, anxiety, chronic stress, chronic pain and illness, addiction, and the long term effects of living in survival mode. My approach integrates EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, Pain Reprocessing Therapy, and psychodynamic therapy to help address both the emotional and physical effects of trauma and chronic stress.
Therapy offers the opportunity to understand the patterns that developed for good reasons, while creating new experiences that allow those patterns to begin changing. I provide secure online therapy throughout California and in person in West Los Angeles.
8 Years Experience
In-Person in San Francisco, CA
Online in San Francisco, CA
Female
Nicole Bermensolo
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.A., AMFT
The therapeutic process has the ability to transform. I am living proof of this. At my lowest point, I was anxious, depressed, suicidal, and trapped in an addiction to alcohol and Adderall. With the help of a skilled therapist, I was able to come out of this darkness - inspiring me to leave a successful business in order to help others who are suffering. I believe that everyone deserves a fighting chance to overcome trauma and abuse and live a rich, full, and satisfying life. I believe that everyone can change and grow at any time in their lives. I don't believe that there is a limit to human capacity. I believe we are all deserving of unconditional love. I hold the hope for my clients when they are drowning in hopelessness. I approach my life and my work through a feminist, anti-oppression, anti-racist, and body-positive perspective. I am passionate about animal rescue and shelter pets. If any of this resonates with you, please shoot me a message and let's find a time to connect.
7 Years Experience
In-Person in San Francisco, CA 94122
Online in San Francisco, CA
Female
California Center for Change
Psychologist, PhD
You've tried to cut back or stop, but find yourself exhausted, frustrated, and wondering if anything will actually work. At California Center for Change, we help you understand what's beneath the surface so that real change becomes possible. Our team works with individuals and families across California offering compassionate, research-based therapy that addresses not just your use, but the pain driving it. You deserve to feel better and we're here to help you get there.
17 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, CA (Online Only)
Female
Corrie Blissit
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT#150479
I believe therapy is a tool to self-actualization. In a society where doing is valued over being, I help people discover who they really are without the labels, titles, and neatly wrapped boxes we like to categorize ourselves in. My work is centered around helping people grow into the fullest version of themselves—one that feels more authentic, more alive, more aware, and more at peace. Whether you're dealing with stress, self-esteem issues, or navigating major life transitions, I am committed to guiding you towards lasting healing and self-discovery.
5 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, CA (Online Only)
Female
Gwendolyn Evans, PhD
Psychologist, PhD
My life mission is to create Inner Peace, one person at a time, one couple at a time. Are you anxious or depressed? Struggling with emotional or physical infidelity? Feeling lonely, overwhelmed or undervalued in your life and relationships? Are you struggling with racial or cross-cultural issues? I've worked with all of these issues and experienced many of them myself, as a mixed-race person: African-American/Irish-Apache. There are ways to make peace with yourself while walking through our world of challenges.
32 Years Experience
In-Person in San Francisco, CA 94109
Online in San Francisco, CA
Female
Dr. Christina Charlotin
Psychologist, Psy.D.
My goal in my work is to empower you to break away from the chronic emotions, thought patterns, behaviors and outcomes that do not serve you. When setting our treatment goals, we’ll discuss what you’d like to gain, what you’d like to keep, & what you’d choose to no longer experience. With that information, we’ll work towards creating your version of happiness.
14 Years Experience
In-Person in San Francisco, CA
Online in San Francisco, CA
Female
Talia Chanoff
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Hello! Client's seeking therapy with me are met with dignity, warmth, attunement and deep care for their stories. I have a strong foundation in community mental health and ongoing work as a solo practitioner in private practice. I have also lived with a chronic illness for more than twenty years, a journey that has deeply shaped how I understand self-care, resilience, and what it means to show up for oneself—even in the presence of ongoing pain and discomfort. I understand how pain--both physical and emotional--can shape our inner worlds and influence how we move through our lives, sometimes leaving us feeling stuck in patterns that no longer reflect our values or our visions for the future. I love supporting people who are navigating similar terrain—whether that includes chronic illness or chronic pain, substance use and harm reduction, a complicated relationship to food and body, or experiences of anxiety, loneliness, depression, and a broader sense of dis-ease—offering a space for reflection, compassion, and meaningful change.
8 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, CA (Online Only)
Female
Shauna Farabaugh
Life Coach, Certified Somatic Sex Educator, Board Certified Sexologist, Certified TRE provider
Sex is a learnable skill! As a certified somatic sex educator (not a licensed therapist), I support you to address your sexuality concerns through a combination of somatic practices; cultivating a deep connection to your own embodied intelligence; and learning the up-to-date sex ed facts you never had a chance to receive. We create new mindsets, learn embodied skills and develop trust and confidence in your body and desires to transform you sexual experiences. Ready to take the first step in your transformation? Contact me for your FREE consultation.
13 Years Experience
In-Person in San Francisco, CA
Online in San Francisco, CA
Female
Dr. Jag Soni
Psychologist, Ph.D., HSPP, PCC, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Finding the right therapist is about finding a space where you feel truly seen, understood, and empowered to change. My practice blends compassionate, relational support with a practical, goal-focused approach designed to help you move past feeling stuck and toward a life that feels authentic and manageable. We won’t just talk about the challenges you’re facing; we will work together to uncover root causes and foster the internal shifts necessary for lasting resilience and mental clarity. Whether you are navigating a difficult life transition or seeking a deeper sense of peace, I provide a safe, expert environment—available exclusively through secure telehealth—to honor your unique story and guide you toward a thriving future. If you’re ready to experience a measurable transformation in your well-being, I invite you to reach out to schedule your first appointment.
36 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, CA (Online Only)
Female
Diane Hough, LMFT — Integrative Therapy for Relationships & Life Transitions
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I've been a therapist for over 30 years and bring warmth, curiosity, intuition, and an open mind to my work. I can also be direct when I think it will be helpful. I especially enjoy working with thoughtful, self-aware people who are looking for real change—not just insight into what's happening, but new ways of experiencing themselves, their relationships, and their lives. I see therapy as a collaborative process, and I bring both my experience and genuine curiosity to each person I work with.
If you're wondering whether we might be a good fit, I invite you to contact me for a complimentary 20-minute phone consultation. It's a chance to tell me a little about what you're looking for, ask questions, and get a sense of whether working together feels right.
32 Years Experience
In-Person in San Francisco, CA 94123
Online in San Francisco, CA
Female
Blossom Wellness Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
The therapists at Blossom Wellness, a group private practice, specialize in helping individuals like you find their way towards a more fulfilling life. The therapists help clients get to the root of their problems and create a roadmap towards their goals.
16 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, CA (Online Only)
Female
Sarah Jane Thomas
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Let's be honest. You have probably heard plenty of advice on how to fix yourself, change your body, or stop feeling so anxious all the time. You might have even tried it all and still feel stuck. I don't believe in adding more rules to your life or pushing you toward some ideal version of who you "should" be. My goal is simply to help you slow down and listen to what you already know deep inside. We will work together to untangle the shame you have been carrying from the actual truth about who you are. This is not about achieving perfection. It is about finding relief from the exhausting pressure to constantly change yourself. You deserve to feel peaceful with your body instead of fighting against it every day. If that sounds like the kind of support you need right now, let's chat to see if we are a good fit.
11 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, CA (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.
Female therapists in San Francisco, CA Statistics
Female therapists in San Francisco, CA average 15 years of experience and charge around $202 per session. 99% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (80%), Depression (65%), and Trauma and PTSD (63%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$202
Accept insurance
35%
Offer sliding scale
51%
Gender ID
| 90% |
Female |
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| 5% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 57% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 42% |
Online Only |
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| 1% |
In Person Only |
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Top Specialties
| 80% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 65% | Depression |
| 63% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 52% | Stress |
| 48% | Loss or Grief |
| 47% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 47% | Self Esteem |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 60% | Young Adult |
| 47% | Senior |
| 45% | Teen |
| 21% | Children |
Client Focus
| 63% | Women |
| 39% | LGBTQ+ |
| 29% | Men |
| 25% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 22% | Asian |