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Top therapists in San Francisco, CA accepting new patients

Find mental health support in San Francisco's vibrant neighborhoods like the Mission District, SOMA, and the Haight. Headway connects you with 8,572 licensed providers offering flexible in-person and virtual sessions. With insurance coverage and free consultations available, many clients pay as low as $0 per session.

Samuel Khanukayev

Samuel Khanukayev

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“Multicultural and bilingual elements of my identity, and a history of enduring ethnic discrimination and immigration, significantly inform how I listen to my clients...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carie Ann Ylanan

Carie Ann Ylanan

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“My goal is to create a safe and supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered in your pursuit of wellness.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Lukas Novak

Lukas Novak

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 1.2 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“Much of our work will hinge on the relationship. Good therapy needs a real one - a place where you can think out loud, say what you don't usually say, and hear honest feedback about what might be going on.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Pardeep Gill

Pardeep Gill

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 1.2 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“I listen first and prescribe thoughtfully. Before recommending medication, I want to understand the full picture...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alecia Singer

Alecia Singer

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.4 mi away • San Francisco, CA


I’m a licensed therapist in San Francisco with over 15 years in private practice. I specialize in Eating disorders, body image and trauma and work primarily with adults who are exhausted by the cycle of restriction, compulsive eating, shame and self criticism and are ready for something to genuinely shift. My training includes, IFS, Somatic therapy, EMDR, CBT and Expressive Arts therapy, which means we will not only engage in supportive talk therapy, but also have real tools to work. My clients often express that not only do they heal and find peace with food, disordered eating and body image, but they also become more able to feel and tolerate emotions and regulate moods, while building trust in their bodies and discover true hungers, desires and enhance creativity and vitality. This can lead to more ease and comfort in your own skin, with the potential of more meaningful work and healthy relationships.

Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, End of life care, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Cristina LaFarre

Cristina LaFarre

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 1.5 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“Seeking help for your mental health is a sign of strength, and I am proud of people who advocate for their well-being.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kristina Kenyon

Kristina Kenyon

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.7 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“I strive to be the kind of therapist I would want—compassionate, relatable, and actively engaged in the process.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Trudy McMahon

Trudy McMahon

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“I am somatically orientated and trauma focused. My background is in substance misuse/harm reduction and chronic long term mental ill health.”
Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Benjamin Molland

Dr. Benjamin Molland

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 1.2 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“Over the course of my career, I have found myself consistently drawn to working with young adult populations, in large measure due to the unique challenges that one confronts in this unique phase of life.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Stephanie Denton

Stephanie Denton

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“I take a psychodynamic and trauma-informed approach, meaning we look at how past experiences and relationships may still be influencing your present-day emotions and connections.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jessica Nasrah

Jessica Nasrah

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.5 mi away • San Francisco, CA


I have experience working with a wide range of clients and disorders, ranging from children to older adults across various cultures and occupations. I focus mainly on helping clients through trauma, ADHD difficulties, and sexual issues.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Barclay Kenyon

Barclay Kenyon

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.7 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“My practice emphasizes a direct approach and quick results, and clients typically see myriad types of improvement in their lives soon after commencing therapy.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Direct, Inquisitive
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Amilia Rodriguez

Amilia Rodriguez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.5 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“I take a holistic, client-centered approach rooted in Gestalt principles, focusing on mind, body, and emotions.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Reina Turner

Reina Turner

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.2 mi away • San Francisco, CA


Hi! I’m Reina and I’m a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I’m also a Bay Area native, an unapologetic cat lover, a self proclaimed expert of silly reality tv shows, and mom to a sweet, silly little 5 year old.

I work with awesome, fierce women at various stages of motherhood who look like they have it all together on the outside but internally feel like they're consumed with spinning thoughts and worry they're doing it all wrong.

Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Margolis

Jennifer Margolis

Psychologist

In-person • <1 mi away • San Francisco, CA


The clients in my practice describe my style as warm, thoughtful and creative. I work in a relational style, where I believe in tailoring each course of therapy to the needs of each individual.

I earned a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies and a Master of Art Therapy from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

I work most frequently with relationship issues, depression, anxiety, parenting/post-partum, creative blocks and existential issues.

Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Miriam Adrianowicz

Dr. Miriam Adrianowicz

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“I believe the bedrock of this partnership is your sense of safety within it, and it is from this safe place that change begins to feel possible.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Thomas Browne

Dr. Thomas Browne

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 1.2 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“They usually tell me that they feel comfortable with me as a professional, heard, not judged, and respected.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Andrea Bass

Andrea Bass

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.8 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“In our healing journey together, connection to our emotions, our body (somatic mindfulness), our creativity and life force brings deeper relationships with others and a greater connection to ourselves.”
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, PTSD
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Dov Golodner

Dov Golodner

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“My goal is to help clients regain clarity, strengthen resilience, and move toward a life that feels more aligned and meaningful.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Austin Nystrom

Austin Nystrom

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“I utilize a holistic approach that embraces one's intersections and addresses mental, emotional, and somatic (bodily) experiences.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Faauuga Moliga-Puletasi

Faauuga Moliga-Puletasi

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.7 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“I am direct, warm, and genuinely invested in the people I work with. Therapy with me feels like a real conversation — not a performance, not a checklist, and never a one-size-fits-all approach.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Men's issues, PTSD
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Sarah Udor

Sarah Udor

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 7.8 mi away • Sausalito, CA


“My expertise is in delivering comprehensive healthcare that addresses both physical and psychological aspects of wellness.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, OCD
Holistic, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Fiona Ruddy

Fiona Ruddy

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.4 mi away • Oakland, CA


“I incorporate nature, art, movement, coping skills and mindfulness exercises into sessions so my clients can gain insight and increase awareness of mind and body connection to reduce feelings of anxiety and feel more at ease, calm, present and...”
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Panic disorders, PTSD
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Kelsey Shogren

Dr. Kelsey Shogren

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Berkeley, CA


“My approach to therapy is collaborative, warm, and authentic. As a CBT therapist, I will work with you to develop practical strategies that fit your needs.”
Anxiety, PTSD, Trauma, Women's issues
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Melody Claiborne

Melody Claiborne

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 8.7 mi away • Oakland, CA


“My approach is structured and results-oriented. I prioritize getting you the right treatment quickly...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Katherine Mancera

Katherine Mancera

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.8 mi away • Oakland, CA


Anxiety and perfectionism have turned your mind into a battleground. Your inner critic nitpicks every interaction, leaving you exhausted by thoughts of “Damnit, why can’t I just be better!” Painful memories get louder, no matter how hard you try to ignore them. Daily invalidations of your Latina, queer, or immigrant identity sting, and you feel isolated as you keep your suffering to yourself. You’ve tried everything: doom scrolling, drinking, and self-help books, but nothing has worked. You're left feeling hopeless and weighed down.

Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Gabriel Thibaut De Maisieres

Gabriel Thibaut De Maisieres

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Oakland, CA


“My mission is to help people to be more themselves by challenging their limitations and empower them.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Paul Oglesby

Paul Oglesby

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Albany, CA


“I focus on building a strong, trusting bond with my clients that serves as a foundation for exploration and change.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Meghan Fuller

Dr. Meghan Fuller

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Oakland, CA


“My work is grounded in psychodynamic and psychoanalytic approaches, with careful attention to development, attachment, trauma, and the complexity of each individual's inner life.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Elise Holland

Elise Holland

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.1 mi away • Mill Valley, CA


“I tailor my approach to best serve my clients, using various modalities to support them such as Internal Family Systems, Eye-Movement Densitization and Reprocessing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Gustav Helzberg

Gustav Helzberg

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Kentfield, CA


“It turns out our pain and problems are alchemized when we uncover compassion for our ailing parts (rather than avoid or distract ourselves from them).”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Creative, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Cheri Hui-Meng Tsai

Cheri Hui-Meng Tsai

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Berkeley, CA


“Through two humans interacting, it will increase self-knowledge, develop emotional skills and activate hidden potential.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Connor ( Ryn Mulhern ) Benefield

Connor ( Ryn Mulhern ) Benefield

Therapist

In-person • 8.8 mi away • Oakland, CA


“I help my clients feel worthy of turning their big loving hearts toward themselves so they can feel more agency and alignment in their lives.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Erik Kahn

Erik Kahn

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9 mi away • Oakland, CA


I’m a licensed therapist trained in somatic psychology at the California Institute of Integral Studies. I work with individuals, couples, and men, supporting clients with anxiety (including social anxiety), depression, ADHD, relationship challenges, trauma, and life transitions. I also help people navigating loneliness, work-related stress, and cultural or identity-related experiences, including multiracial relationships. My goal is to help people better understand themselves, their patterns, and how they relate to others. I tend to be warm, down-to-earth, and collaborative, while also being direct when it’s helpful.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues
Creative, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Arthur Kleinberg

Arthur Kleinberg

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Albany, CA


“The work of joining a person in articulating, understanding, and organizing their experience is a wonderful thing.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Camille Lendormy

Camille Lendormy

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.6 mi away • Oakland, CA


“My approach to providing care includes empathetic listening, unconditional positive regard, transparency and radical curiosity.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Laya Fatemeh Jamali

Laya Fatemeh Jamali

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.7 mi away • Oakland, CA


“My approach is relational, trauma-informed, and depth-oriented. I integrate psychodynamic and Jungian perspectives with mindfulness and somatic awareness...”
Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Men's issues
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ayla Lorraine

Ayla Lorraine

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.6 mi away • Oakland, CA


“I believe building an authentic human relationship rooted in non-judgement, caring attention, and respect for your unique goals is the key to effective therapy.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nancy Jackson Carlson

Nancy Jackson Carlson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Berkeley, CA


“I love the trust, safety, openness and caring that take place on their own in a psychotherapy relationship that is working.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, End of life care
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jason Hsu

Jason Hsu

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Albany, CA


“I provide compassionate trauma-informed therapy for a broad range of concerns, with particular emphasis on anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and psychotic disorders.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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About our therapists located within 20 miles of San Francisco, CA

Number of therapists within 20 miles of San Francisco, CA
There are over 58 therapists in San Francisco, CA accepting new patients.
58+
Average years in practice
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11 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 93%Anxiety
  • 88%Stress management
  • 88%Depression
  • 86%Relationship issues
  • 84%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 93%Aetna
  • 48%Providence Health Plan
  • 45%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 43%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 29%Cigna
Languages spoken
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  • 98%English
  • 9%Spanish
  • 3%French
  • 3%Russian
  • 2%Farsi
How they see their clients
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  • 95%In-person or online
  • 5%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 69%Woman
  • 28%Man
  • 3%Non-binary
License types
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  • 57%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 17%Clinical Psychologist
  • 16%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 9%Nurse Practitioner
  • 2%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Treatment approaches
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  • 98%Individual therapy
  • 24%Child or adolescent therapy
  • 21%Family therapy
  • 17%Couples therapy

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Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.

Factors to Consider When Choosing a Mental Health Therapist in San Francisco

San Francisco has a wide range of therapists across neighborhoods like the Mission, SoMa, the Haight, and the Richmond, so narrowing your search starts with what you want support for. You may be looking for therapy in San Francisco for anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, work stress, or life transitions. Look for a therapist whose listed specialties and approach match your needs. Provider bios can also help you understand whether a therapist uses approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, or trauma-informed care.

The number of therapists in San Francisco can make the search feel broad, especially when you factor in commute time, transit access, and appointment availability. Some people prefer an office near home, work, or a BART or Muni route, while others choose virtual sessions for more scheduling flexibility. As you compare therapists in SF, look at whether they offer appointments that fit your calendar, whether they are accepting new patients, and whether they offer a free phone consultation. Reading profiles before booking can help you learn how each therapist structures sessions and communicates about care.

Therapy in San Francisco can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to lower your out-of-pocket cost. Headway helps you find therapists in San Francisco who are accepting new patients, may take your insurance, and offer clear cost estimates before you book. You can compare specialties, appointment formats, availability, and bios in one place, then book directly when you’re ready.

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