Parenting therapists in San Francisco, CA
Browse Parenting therapists in San Francisco, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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
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
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
Dr. Susie King
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Improve parenting skills and ways to handle challenging behaviors in your children. Earlier in my career I was trained as a child psychologist. Although I no longer work with children, I still draw upon that experience to help parents managing the stress of raising children.
15 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, CA (Online Only)
Parenting
Inessa Freylekhman
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Parenting can bring profound love alongside frustration, guilt, and overwhelm. I offer a compassionate space to explore your reactions, understand how your own upbringing influences your parenting, and develop more intentional responses. Together, we focus on emotional awareness, clear boundaries, and connection while making room for your needs as a person.
12 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, CA (Online Only)
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
Debbie Cherry
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Becoming parents can dramatically change a couple’s relationship, especially when sleep, responsibilities, careers, and competing expectations enter the picture. I work with parents in California, Texas and Florida who want to feel like partners again rather than simply two people managing a household. We focus on communication, division of labor, conflict, connection, and creating a stronger sense of teamwork.
22 Years Experience
In-Person in San Francisco, CA 94131
Online in San Francisco, CA
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
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
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 therapists in San Francisco, CA Statistics
Parenting therapists in San Francisco, CA average 17 years of experience and charge around $219 per session. 98% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (68%), Family Systems Therapy (45%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (44%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$219
Accept insurance
34%
Offer sliding scale
52%
Gender ID
| 72% |
Female |
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| 26% |
Male |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 1% |
Non-Binary |
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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
| 68% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 45% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 44% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 43% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 39% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 37% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 35% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 66% | Teen |
| 63% | Young Adult |
| 51% | Senior |
| 35% | Children |
Client Focus
| 60% | Women |
| 43% | LGBTQ+ |
| 36% | Men |
| 31% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 30% | Christian |