Parenting therapists in San Francisco, CA
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Parenting
Heidi Hartston
Psychologist, PhD
Parenting can be an overwhelming job, navigating IEPs, advocating for children with disabilities and finding the right resources, emotionally regulating yourself and helping your child as they struggle, and managing family and sibling conflict. There is a journey of self-development that accompanies parenting at each stage. Therapy involves working collaboratively to help you reduce parenting stress, maintain your relationship and be a strong and loving resource for your children. I combine insightful, caring depth work with effective, evidence based techniques to help you establish balance, calm and happiness even in challenging situations.
35 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, CA (Online Only)
Parenting
Dr. Shawn V Giammattei
Psychologist, PhD
Parents are a special part of our practice. As a family therapy practice we always integrate parents into our work and also offer special programs for parents raising transgender, non-binary, or gender expansive kids.
17 Years Experience
In-Person in San Francisco, CA 94116
Online in San Francisco, CA
Parenting
Abigail (Abi) Zarate Ramsay
Pre-Licensed Professional, Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee, Professional Clinical Counselor Trainee
I work with parents who feel overwhelmed, stuck in old patterns, or unsure how to support their children, focusing on attachment, communication, and realistic, compassionate parenting strategies.
0 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, CA (Online Only)
Parenting
Eric Olsen
Life Coach, PTSD, Trauma Triage, BSc Social Sciences, DoD Career Councilor, SARC, DAPA, Pre Licensed Human Intelligence / Psychology, Life Coach. | Professional Support: LSSBB, PgM, Bluestone PMP,
We look at your current parenting style and design a program for you to help break through the issues.
17 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, CA (Online Only)
Parenting
David Oretsky Psychotherapy
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
As a therapist specializing in parenting support, I am deeply committed to helping parents navigate the richly complex journey of raising children. My practice is strongly influenced by the principles put forth by Dr. Becky Kennedy in her book "Good Inside," and Shefali Tsabary's enlightening work "The Awakened Family". I strongly believe in fostering emotional intelligence, promoting internal growth, and nurturing healthy communication within families, as underscored in these seminal works.
I see my role as not just helping parents manage daily parenting struggles, but more importantly, to guide them in cultivating a deeper understanding of their own emotions and reactions. By doing so, they can model emotional health to their children, foster stronger bonds, and cultivate a more balanced and harmonious family environment.
Whether you're dealing with tantrums, power struggles, behavioral issues, or relationship concerns, my approach is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where we can collaboratively address these challenges. Drawing from the wisdom of Dr. Becky's and Dr. Tsabary's principles, we'll work together to explore mindful parenting strategies that focus on connection, empathy, and understanding.
Remember, the goal of parenting is not perfection, but growth – both for you as a parent and for your child. With patience, compassion, and understanding, we can navigate this journey together towards a healthier, happier family life.
14 Years Experience
In-Person in San Francisco, CA 94115
Online in San Francisco, CA
Parenting
Misty Johnson
Counselor/Therapist, LCSW
Parenting is the toughest job we have, hands down. All parents need and deserve support. Most of don't have the support we should. It's imperative to get perspective and support as a parent. I have formal education in positive discipline, emotional understanding and attachment parenting styles. I am also an experienced mother myself.
8 Years Experience
In-Person in San Francisco, CA
Online in San Francisco, CA
Parenting
Dr. Lori Lynn Mann
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, Psy.D.
I work with parenting issues, problem behaviors in children and adolescents, management of parental hierarchy, behavioral techniques, and more.
14 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, CA (Online Only)
Parenting
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.
23 Years Experience
In-Person in San Francisco, CA 94104
Parenting
Sarah Wagner LMFT Corp
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, MBA
Parenting can activate some of our deepest hopes—and our deepest triggers. I support parents who want to respond to their children with greater calm, connection, and confidence. Using attachment theory, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and developmental models, we explore how your own early experiences may shape present parenting patterns.
Together, we work with the parts of you that feel overwhelmed, reactive, guilty, or unsure, while strengthening your capacity for steady, attuned leadership. The goal is not perfection, but secure attachment—helping your child feel safe, seen, and supported while you feel grounded and empowered.
6 Years Experience
In-Person Near San Francisco, CA
Online in San Francisco, CA
Parenting
Lisa McNelley Therapy
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT #156096
Parenting can be incredibly challenging. The job of growing adults can be incredibly rewarding, as well as one of the most thankless and difficult. Often, these challenges emerge as our children reach their teens. What once was easy becomes challenging. Rules and roles begin to get challenged as teens test the limits and begin taking risks.
Maybe you have teens who are stressed out with staying on top of school, activities and friendships, while worrying about life after high school. Anxiety and depression are often key indicators that your teens are maxed out, but there's no clear way to help them. If you are at a loss or feeling overwhelmed as a parent, I can provide a safe space to talk about the challenges and offer support in reconnecting with your teens.
4 Years Experience
In-Person Near San Francisco, CA
Online in San Francisco, CA
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.
Parenting therapists in San Francisco, CA Statistics
Parenting therapists in San Francisco, CA average 17 years of experience and charge around $216 per session. 98% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (67%), Family Systems Therapy (49%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (43%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$216
Accept insurance
33%
Offer sliding scale
54%
Gender ID
| 70% |
Female |
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| 27% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 69% |
In Person and Online |
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| 29% |
Online Only |
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| 2% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 67% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 49% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 43% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 41% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 38% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 38% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 37% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 67% | Teen |
| 63% | Young Adult |
| 53% | Senior |
| 37% | Children |
Client Focus
| 59% | Women |
| 41% | LGBTQ+ |
| 37% | Men |
| 29% | Christian |
| 29% | Hispanic / Latino |