Women's Issues therapists in San Francisco, California CA
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Shohreh Schmuecker
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Women often face unique challenges related to identity, relationships, life transitions, and societal expectations. Whether you are navigating issues such as self-esteem, work-life balance, motherhood, hormonal changes, or relationship dynamics, it’s important to have a supportive space to explore your experiences and emotions.
As a skilled psychotherapist, I offer a confidential and nonjudgmental environment to help you better understand your thoughts and feelings, process life’s challenges, and develop effective coping strategies. Together, we will work toward strengthening your resilience and fostering a deeper sense of empowerment and well-being.
If you are interested in exploring these issues within a therapeutic setting, I invite you to reach out. Support is available to guide you toward greater clarity and emotional balance.
12 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, CA California (Online Only)
Susanna La
Psychologist, Ph.D.
We live in a society and culture(s) that often silence, objectify, and oppress women. If we speak up for ourselves, we can be labeled negatively so to survive, we may have learned to dim our own light. We are often taught to be selfless, to nurture, and to constantly give. When we take the much needed moment for ourselves, we can be labeled as selfish. It can feel like whatever we do, it is never enough. If you want to work with someone to support you as you reclaim your power and express your voice in a safe and supportive therapeutic space, you may enjoy working with me. 'When women support each other, incredible things happen.'
13 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, CA California (Online Only)
Lisa Abdilova Andresen
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Sexism is real! Even when you're a boss, female founder, executive, investor, or engineer.
9 Years Experience
In-Person in San Francisco, CA 94107
Online in San Francisco, CA California
Dr. M at Insight Thoughts Psychotherapy Services (ITPS) Inc
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPCC
Women often face layered pressures tied to roles, relationships, and life stages. I provide a space to explore these experiences with care and help you make sense of how they affect your emotional health and sense of self.
7 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, CA California (Online Only)
Diane Hough, LMFT — Integrative Therapy for Relationships & Life Transitions
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Being a woman over my lifetime I have seen many positive changes regarding the many disadvantages that women face, nnand still there are many challenges that women still face, whether that's feeling as recognized as a man in the same career, or being able to earn the same amount of money or balancing to family and career, the decision to have a child or not, dealing with body image issues, these are just a few issues that women have to deal with.
32 Years Experience
In-Person in San Francisco, CA 94123
Online in San Francisco, CA California
Abigail (Abi) Zarate Ramsay
Pre-Licensed Professional, Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee, Professional Clinical Counselor Trainee
I work with women navigating identity, relationships, body image, caregiving, work stress, and cultural expectations, helping you clarify what you want and feel more grounded in your choices.
0 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, CA California (Online Only)
Dr. Jag Soni
Psychologist, Ph.D., HSPP, PCC, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Navigating the unique societal, professional, and personal expectations surrounding Women’s Issues requires a specialized and nuanced approach. With 35 years of Ph.D.-level expertise, I provide a safe, expert environment to address the root causes of burnout, identity shifts, and the complexities of balancing multiple roles. We work to foster the internal strength and clarity necessary to honor your unique story and live authentically on your own terms. Available exclusively through secure Telehealth, I invite you to experience a measurable transformation in your well-being by scheduling your first appointment.
36 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, CA California (Online Only)
Anxiety Eliminated
Hypnotherapist, Certified Hypnotherapist and Health Coach, MBA
Most of my clients are women.
14 Years Experience
In-Person in San Francisco, CA 94104
Online in San Francisco, CA California
Corina Bair
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
One of my favorite aspects to work with clients on is women's empowerment. I have years of experience working with young and middle-aged women in exploring who they are, who they want to be, and how to be the best versions of themselves. Whether you are struggling with concerns in social, personal, work, or every day life stressors, we can tailor our therapy sessions to meet your specific needs. Assisting my clients with building insight and understanding into your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors is an essential part of my therapy practice, and I provide evidence-based practice tools that you can use outside of therapy as well. ~~~ Just to make it clear: BLM. Protect the dolls. FDT. Free Palestine & Sudan. F the patriarchy/capitalism. Sex + Body Positive. ~~~
I am passionate about providing a safe, compassionate, and welcoming space where you can be open about your concerns so we can work through them together. Click that contact button and we can schedule a free consultation call today!
11 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, CA California (Online Only)
Erin Powers
Counselor/Therapist, APCC 9590
As a woman, I am aware of the unique issues women face in the world. I am here for support and guidance.
6 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, CA California (Online Only)
Heidi Hartston
Psychologist, PhD
I work with high functioning professional women who perform in multiple roles at work and at home, face corporate misogyny or age bias towards women, shoulder a large part of the parenting, relationship, household, social and financial responsibilities and feel pressure to hold everything together. Women are often pushed to meet impossible expectations, and are looked down upon for showing signs of strain. Therapy can support you in establishing boundaries, taking criticism less personally, and maintaining your own calmness, self-care and sense of self-worth, regardless of the pressure you're under. I combine insightful, caring depth work with effective evidence based techniques that build resilience under pressure, free you from self-sabotaging reactivity, and help you to keep access to your calm, best-self.
35 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, CA California (Online Only)
Kim Christine Stevens
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
I am a feminist therapist. Supporting women in healing and navigating all the various issues involved in being a female, whether they are born female or transitioning to female.
11 Years Experience
In-Person in San Francisco, CA
Online in San Francisco, CA California
Misty Johnson
Counselor/Therapist, LCSW
I have a degree in Women and Gender Studies and have been active in community around women's issues for 20 years.
8 Years Experience
In-Person in San Francisco, CA
Online in San Francisco, CA California
Mary Ramatici
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, MSW
Women's issues can look different for every client, whether it's navigating identity, relationships, self-worth, life transitions, or the unique pressures that come with being a woman in today's world. I understand the complexities of being a woman and all the roles we're asked to balance, whether that's caring for others, building a career, maintaining relationships, or simply figuring out who you are outside of what everyone else needs from you. I provide a supportive space to explore these experiences honestly, so you can better understand yourself and move forward feeling empowered and more at peace with who you are.
6 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, CA California (Online Only)
Vanessa Ffrench
Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (140713), Certified Yoga & Meditation Instructor
I have experience working with various women clients and I am deeply passionate about women issues and women empowerment. Please reach out to learn more about how we can work together. This is my true niche.
15 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, CA California (Online Only)
Dr. Lynn E. O'Connor
Therapist, PhD
There is no way to ignore and live untouched by the system of male supremacy, despite the progress we've made over the past decades. I help women begin to understand how the many problems and challenges they've faced, believing them to be personal and psychological, have been fundamentally political ramifications of the male supremacist system we all endure. As a feminist prosocial psychologist, I support women raise their consciousness of the effects of the broader system and help them develop the strength and confidence they need to pursue the life they've wanted.
34 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, CA California (Online Only)
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)
Miriam Adrianowicz
Psychologist, PsyD
Women and men have different biological make-ups. So, it would make sense that they have different psychological tendencies as well. They also go through different bodily changes throughout their lives, and are treated differently in society. By elucidating the ways in which women differ from men biologically and psychologically, we can start to understand and address issues unique to women.
7 Years Experience
In-Person in San Francisco, CA 94102
Online in San Francisco, CA California
Lisa Paer
Counselor/Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, EMDR Certified
I provide therapy for women who face various challenges and difficulties in their lives, such as sexism, discrimination, harassment, violence, abuse, trauma, and aging. These issues can affect your mental health, self-esteem, relationships, career, and well-being. They can cause you to feel stressed, depressed, anxious, angry, or hopeless. I can help you cope with these issues and empower you to live a more fulfilling and satisfying life. My approach is based on a combination of techniques that suit your needs and goals, such as EMDR, CBT, motivational interviewing, parts work, somatic work, and mindfulness. These are proven methods that can help you process your emotions and experiences and reduce their negative impact on your present and future. They can also help you feel more confident, resilient, and optimistic. I’m a supportive and compassionate therapist who will create a safe and supportive space for you to work through challenges, discover your potential, and enhance your well-being.
11 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.
Women's Issues therapists in San Francisco, California Statistics
Women's Issues therapists in San Francisco, California average 14 years of experience and charge around $207 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (57%), Somatic Therapy (40%), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (39%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$207
Accept insurance
38%
Offer sliding scale
55%
Gender ID
| 83% |
Female |
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| 11% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 60% |
In Person and Online |
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| 40% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 57% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 40% | Somatic Therapy |
| 39% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 39% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 38% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 33% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 33% | Family Systems Therapy |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 67% | Young Adult |
| 51% | Senior |
| 48% | Teen |
| 27% | Children |
Client Focus
| 80% | Women |
| 52% | LGBTQ+ |
| 35% | Men |
| 33% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 29% | Black / African American |