Parenting therapists in San Francisco, California CA
San Francisco Therapists (Statistics)
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$208
Gender ID
| 69% |
Female |
|
| 29% |
Male |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
|
| 1% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 67% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 30% |
Online Only |
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| 3% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 71% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 49% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 46% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 43% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 41% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 41% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 32% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
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Parenting
Su Boudreau, LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Domestic Violence Counselor
Parenting can be a challenging task no matter the age of the child. Often, I have seen clients with parenting dilemmas with their adult children. Although the style of parenting tasks might look a little different between the minor and adult children, the principles of parenting education/skills are similar. Parents tend to fall into the pitfall of sacrificing too much of themselves or not knowing what is the right or best thing to do for their children's development as they focus on meeting children's requested needs. With the right professional help, there are ways to provide for the children's needs safely while cultivating healthy, respectful, and sustainable parent-child relationships.
10 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, California (Online Only)
Parenting
Susanna La
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Being a parent is tough! You are constantly prioritizing the needs and demands of your little (or not so little) ones and don't often have time for yourself. Being a parent somehow can sometimes bring out our own unmet childhood needs (such as having emotionally unavailable parents ourselves) especially as we actively work to unlearn generational traumas. Perhaps you just need a safe space that's completely yours to just process life or to make space to fill your cup. Therapy with me can be the pause and reset you need to keep going.
12 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, California (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.
22 Years Experience
In-Person in San Francisco, CA 94104
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.
13 Years Experience
In-Person in San Francisco, CA 94115
Online in San Francisco, California
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.
16 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, California (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.
16 Years Experience
In-Person in San Francisco, CA 94116
Online in San Francisco, California
Parenting
Synapse Therapy and Healing | Alexis Collins, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LCSW
Parenting is the hardest job there is, and when challenges arise—whether it's power struggles, tantrums, or communication breakdowns—it can leave everyone feeling exhausted. I offer empathetic and practical telehealth therapy for parents seeking to navigate the complexities of raising children and teens.
We will work together to:
Understand the root causes of challenging behaviors.
Implement effective discipline strategies that build connection, not resentment.
Foster stronger, more peaceful family dynamics.
Get the support you need from the comfort and convenience of your own home.
5 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, California (Online Only)
Parenting
Shohreh Schmuecker
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Parenting can be one of the most rewarding yet challenging roles in life. Whether you are navigating the ups and downs of raising young children, managing the complexities of teen years, or adjusting to your relationship with adult children, it is natural to feel overwhelmed or uncertain at times.
As an empathetic counselor, I offer a supportive space to help you develop effective communication skills, set healthy boundaries, and build stronger connections with your children at every stage of life. Together, we can explore strategies to manage stress, foster positive relationships, and nurture your family’s well-being.
If you are seeking guidance to feel more confident and empowered in your parenting journey, please reach out.
11 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, California (Online Only)
Parenting
Chloe Lankshear
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.Ed, Ed/S, LMFT
As a parent myself, I know that parenting is not always easy and most parents have moments when they are unfortunately not the parents they would ideally like to be. The key is to learn from those times, work out what led to them and figure out a better way forward. If we work together on parenting, I will do a comprehensive assessment to get to know you, your background story and goals so I have all of the relevant information. Then, I put together a draft treatment plan, with input from you, so the details will depend on the person. I'm non-judgmental and just focussed on helping you get to where you want to be in your parenting. You obviously can't control your children, but you can control the decisions and actions you take as a parent. I hope to help you to get to a place where you feel comfortable and good about yourself as a parent.
11 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, California (Online Only)
Parenting
KT Glusac
Counselor/Therapist, AMFT, APCC
I find great joy in supporting parents as they navigate the complexity of raising children. Whether you are facing challenges in communication, discipline, or balancing your own needs with your child’s, I provide a compassionate, relational space. My background as a birth worker also informs my understanding of family systems and the transitions of parenthood.
3 Years Experience
In-Person Near San Francisco, CA
Online in San Francisco, California