San Francisco Therapists specializing in Adolescent Issues

Elizabeth Diamond

Together we will enter into a relationship that provides safety and support for investigating the underlying causes of distress. I am curious about how your mind works and how your experiences have shaped who you are today. I am even more curious about the parts that you are protecting, which are likely bringing you to therapy in the first place.

Brown Therapy Center

We work with a diverse population of adult individuals, couples, and special interest groups who may be struggling with any number of mental health challenges related to anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, relationship issues, and substance abuse, among others. We are committed to providing culturally competent care across the spectrum of age, race, gender, sexuality, religion, and background.

Ritu Sood

Life can get difficult sometimes as we try to juggle the demands of the external world while finding internal balance and harmony. We can carry the pain inflicted on us due to circumstances or by others. And sometimes it is just a feeling of wanting something more from life than what seems feasible. These experiences can leave us feeling isolated and disconnected from our sense of aliveness, joy and creativity. I like to support my clients on their journey towards creating a more satisfying life

Katy Lackey

I frequently work with anyone between 11-elderly with eating disorders and body image concerns; young adults exploring independence while finding or maintaining recovery and embarking on college or other life transitions; individuals across the age span who have experienced acute or developmental trauma; individuals seeking peace from painful or disruptive behaviors that hinder connection and fulfillment including self-harm and chronic suicidal ideation

Rochelle Greenhagen

Jake Sims

Depression. Anxiety. Self-loathing. Low self-esteem. These are common issues that young men face when it comes to mental health challenges, which are enough to make life difficult. But what about if you have an internet-related addiction? Chances are those four things are worse for you, along with shame and a fear of rejection. So you lose time on the screen for hours and miss out on real-world relationships and experiences. Trust me I understand, because I’ve been there.

Sarah Ibañez Fisher

I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, and relationship problems and find that many people who come to me are high-functioning, creative individuals who struggle with perfectionism, enough-ness, and other self-limiting beliefs. I also specialize in working with people with bicultural or multicultural backgrounds, helping validate what can often feel like an invisible experience and unpacking the impact of immigration, acculturation, or the pressure to belong.

Elaine Walker

Adolescence can be an especially challenging time as developmentally appropriate transformations rapidly take place. Teens begin to develop a sense of self outside of their families and an increased need for independence. As they begin this process many teens struggle with how they fit into the world. Therapy can offer to support identity exploration and healthy relationship building. Working to create a safe environment, we creatively explore self-development and build tools for self-expression

Laura Picard

In the post pandemic modern world being a teenager is even harder than ever. With social media creating a false reality and creating issues including comparisons there are many issues adolescents face including self esteem, boundary, negative beliefs about self and other things. I aim to help aid adolescents and teens in building a realistic view of themselves and help build a strong resilient self. In addition, I cover all adolescent issues.

Andrew Kushnick

I tend to work well with (in no particular order): busy people, those who work in and around the tech industry, those who work in other careers that require organization and an analytical ability, high achievers, those who want therapy to be actionable and usable. The issues that I best serve: relationship problems, anxiety, depression, trauma, work-life balance, stress, anger management, and family conflict.

Leland van den Daele

My clients seek self-knowledge and through knowledge, mastery of their lives and relationships. Self-knowledge entails review of the significant influences on one's life which include personal history during childhood and youth. Through this examination, deep well springs of frustration and desire, fears and hopes, are illuminated. To know oneself is to know one's basic attachment style and the often invisible frameworks applied to self and relationships. No cookie-cutter approach fits all.

Emily Howard

I welcome all humans, whether you are seeking a hand to hold you through difficult times, or a co-conspirator in actualizing the superpowers you have contained deep within. I work with a diverse population of folx of all sizes, shapes, and lifestyles seeking support with depression, stuck-ness, and feelings of otherness. Come as you are.

Shevi Loewinger

I'm working with adult individuals, teens, couples and families. In Couple Therapy we work on learning to accept differences without losing ourselves. In Youth Therapy I meet young people who often feel lost and misunderstood and get to know the richness of their world. Family therapy is a sensitive process that I facilitate with both care and dare. I also like working with creatives, immigrants, parents

January Coleman-Jones

Individuals continue to exist and survive after trauma by using a myriad of internalized strategies. Do you have symptoms of anxiety, depression, or a feeling of unidentifiable pain? We hold onto the tools that once kept us safe. Whatever reason has brought you to seek therapy in this moment, it is no doubt unique to you -- as will be your healing journey. It is my firm belief that you are the authority on your life. Together, we can support you to thrive!

Fawn Hart

If there are days that you can't motivate to get out of bed, if you want to interact with others but are afraid of a possible panic attack, or if you have history of abuse and have never been able to talk about it, if you feel lost and are searching for purpose and fulfillment, you are in the right place. These are hard situations to be in, but there is relief. Even happiness! I have the evidence-based tools and experience to help you navigate to a better place.

Kimberly Koljat

I work with grieving adults, highly sensitive people, trauma, and those seeking insight into their behaviors and choices in life, who want to get to the root of the “why” and make changes from there. I also work with children and families using play therapy.

Bobby Dulai

I have current availability for teens and couples.

Katie Blake

I specialize in working with adults, teens, adolescents, women and LGBTQIA+ clients. I also work with individuals in all life stages, families and couples. I have several years of experience working with survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and childhood abuse/trauma.

Brooke Pomerantz

I provide individual psychotherapy to professionals and students who are interested both in symptom-relief and examining the root causes of depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, or relationship problems. Together we’ll delve into your inner world and explore who you are and what you want so that you can become more fully alive.

Nika Ayat

I work with passionate people who deeply want to feel connected and loved, but find themselves hurting in relationships. My clients come from backgrounds where they weren’t taught healthy relationship skills, and they realize they're stuck in patterns they want to change, such as self-judgment or blame, self-sabotage, avoidance, relational anxiety, codependency, or abuse. Some of my specialities are anxiety, multicultural issues, dating abuse and domestic violence, relational trauma, and anger.