Therapists for college students near San Francisco State University

When people ask me what my ideal client I actually wonder what's people's ideal therapists? I think this is important when thinking about an ideal client and therapists because I see it as a collaborative work. I'm not here to force you what I think is best for you, therapy is something both the client and therapist figure out together to meet the clients' needs and goals. I find it important to keep in mind intersectionalities and how society and culture play an important role. I enjoy working with different diversities such as LGBTQ+, culture, and etc. I also work with trauma using informal exposure, art therapy, teen therapy, and couples therapy. I also love doing work involving aspects of DBT therapy such as mindfulness. I know the therapy process is hard, but I want to try to make anyone feel they can be themselves (sometimes I use humor when appropriate). Searching for the right therapist is hard so whether it's me or not I encourage you to keep looking and find who's right for you out there. Feel free to reach out for a phone consult or email!

I often work with adults and couples who are navigating anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, trauma, grief and loss, and substance use or habits that feel hard to manage. My approach is depth-oriented, compassionate and direct, and I aim to create a space that feels supportive, and non-judgmental. Together, we'll work to ease distress through insight and practical steps, helping you understand patterns that may be keeping you stuck. This will help you to move towards growth, connectedness, and a more satisfying and fulfilling relationship with yourself and others.

Trinette, a dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), emphasizes collaboration with her patients in treating psychiatric disorders and managing medications. She partners with them, integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and supportive and talk therapy to meet their unique needs. Together, they explore CBT techniques, where Trinette guides patients to identify and reframe distorted thoughts—say, tackling anxiety-driven fears—co-creating strategies that empower them to cope. In MI, she works alongside patients, sparking their motivation to embrace treatment plans, like sticking to meds or therapy for depression, ensuring their voice drives the process. Through supportive talk therapy, Trinette and her patients jointly unpack emotions, building trust as they process challenges like trauma, reinforcing their resilience as a team. In medication management, collaboration shines: Trinette assesses symptoms and histories with patient input, designing psychopharmacological plans together. She explains options—perhaps adjusting an antipsychotic for bipolar disorder—while they monitor effects and tweak dosages as a unit, balancing efficacy and comfort. For instance, a patient with OCD might co-develop a plan blending CBT for obsessions and a serotonin reuptake inhibitor, refining it based on shared feedback. This partnership fosters ownership, as patients feel heard and respected. By merging these therapies with tailored medication, Trinette and her patients collaboratively address mind and body, paving the way for sustainable mental wellness through mutual effort and understanding.

Are you looking to reignite that spark in your eyes that you felt was lost a long time ago? Could you be feeling lost and seeking a way to find your sense of direction? Do you feel that your relationship has not been the same as it was years ago and you may need guidance on what to do with your partner? By working with me, you may not have to face these challenges on your own. I work with an array of different populations including young adults, college students, transitional-age youth, domestic violence survivors, undocumented immigrants, individuals struggling with major depression and anxiety, and couples. Other areas of interest include helping individuals heal from codependency and breakups, providing support for culturally sensitive-issues impacting the Asian American community, and providing solidarity as an LGBTQ+ ally. If you are interested, I invite you to contact me to schedule a free 15-minute consultation. I will be more than happy to answer any questions you may have. Thank you for your time and consideration and I hope we can connect soon!

Hi! I’m Brittany (she/her), Marriage and Family Therapist, and I am happy you’re here. I’ve had the privilege of working with children, teens, and families in and around the Bay Area for the last 7 years and have provided direct services to individuals and families from diverse backgrounds for nearly a decade in a variety of settings. I strive to create a safe space for children, teens, and young adults to process thoughts and feelings, develop insight, and learn healthy ways to cope. My therapy style is warm, engaging, and collaborative and I’m passionate about creating an authentic, supportive relationship that allows for growth. My philosophy is to seek to understand the whole person with genuine interest, care, and compassion. I use a tailored and integrative approach to help you reach your goals, combining a number of modalities including Humanistic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Mindfulness, Play Therapy & Expressive Arts, and Solution Focused Therapy. I provide client-centered and lead care that is culturally sensitive, trauma informed, and strength based. Together we will explore how behaviors, emotions, and thoughts intertwine and collaborate on developing healthier habits. It is an honor to learn your story and walk alongside you as you seek to experience positive change and healing. My belief is that the therapeutic relationship is the most powerful tool. My intention is to give others a positive experience with therapy, from the first phone call to the end of treatment. If you are interested in my services or have any questions, I encourage you to reach out in order to schedule a free 15 minute phone consultation. I look forward to connecting with you about your current needs and how I may help.

If you are the person, everyone turns to, who do YOU turn to? You give everything to everyone else but never have time for you. It gets tiring always being the ''strong'' one. I see you. You might be struggling to get through the day or question yourself and your worth. This can look like anxiety, depression, problems recovering from a traumatic experience as an adult or as a child. I want to help you know what you DESERVE. Find the life you want and be more in control of your thoughts, emotions, and choices. Let's look inward and do this difficult but deeply important and rewarding work together. Currently, I can see clients who reside in Pennsylvania, California and North Carolina.

Ditch the Doubt, Boost the Calm: Anxiety Support Group for Thriving College Students Struggling with college? Find your balance with MCBT! I help students overcome stress and thrive in college using Mindfulness Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (MCBT). This powerful approach combines mindfulness tools with proven CBT techniques to: Challenge negative thoughts & beliefs: Replace self-doubt with confidence and focus on what truly matters. Develop healthy coping skills: Learn practical strategies to manage stress, anxiety, and difficult emotions. Find your inner peace: Cultivate mindfulness to stay present, calm, and focused on high-pressure situations. College Support Group: Connect with peers and learn powerful coping skills. Topics include but not limited to: - Managing ADHD -Overcoming Test anxiety -Feel confident in social settings -End the negative self-talk When: every Monday at 1pm Where: Virtually Cost: $20 per session. Don't let stress hold you back. Invest in your well-being and create a more balanced, fulfilling college experience! Contact me today to register and find out how MCBT can help you overcome anxiety: Groupsrus21@gmail.com

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Manifesting M.E. Wellness is a Black, woman-owned practice for BIPOC seeking mental and emotional healing. Our team of BIPOC providers are dedicated to reimagining healing for the BIPOC community through holistic mental wellness services. Services include holistic psychotherapy, energy healing, community workshops, and wellness programs for corporations and schools. All services are holistic, trauma responsive, social justice oriented, queer inclusive, and rooted in Black and Indigenous liberation.

Hi! I'm Laura. I work with folks from all walks of life who are looking to build (or re-build) their connection to themselves and others. My clients tend to struggle with anxiety, people-pleasing, self-worth, perfectionism, exploring their identities, attachment trauma, and relationship issues. I work within an intersectional perspective to cultivate a space that is inclusive and welcoming to all so my clients can feel safe to embrace vulnerability and explore themselves deeply. If you decide to work with me, we'll examine parts of your past, challenges in the present, and hopes for the future while honoring your intersecting identities and natural strengths. I'll hold space for you to cry, vent, make jokes, or swear — while helping you to deconstruct unhelpful patterns, dismantle perfectionism, set healthier boundaries, heal past wounds, and embrace your most authentic self. My approach is modern and eclectic, integrating EMDR, cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, and narrative techniques with psychodynamic, feminist, existential, and humanistic theories. This means I draw from multiple modalities to personalize your care based on your needs. Through both research-based techniques and being a real + approachable human, my goal is to help you find clarity and healing while creating meaningful and sustainable change.

Weekend Therapy Psychological Services, Inc. is a group practice (est. 2023) offering a variety of appointment times including nights and weekends. Populations served include individual children, teens, and adults, as well as couples, families, and groups. The practice is experienced in working with a diverse group of clienteles, including various races and ethnicities, military service members and veterans, and the LGBTQ+ community. Specialty areas include Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Grief, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Marital and Premarital, Men’s Issues, Parenting, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Racial Identity, Relationship Issues, School Issues, Self-Esteem, Sleep or Insomnia, Stress, Trauma, Women’s Issues, and Work Issues. The practice also offers merit evaluations (for plaintiffs in sexual abuse cases) and evaluations for those seeking gender affirming surgeries. Treatment modalities include Attachment-Based, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), EMDR, Existential, Family/Marital, Gottman Method, Hypnotherapy, Mindfulness-Based (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Trauma-Focused. Weekend Therapy Psychological Services, Inc. is a Veteran and LGBTQ+ owned business.

We are a nonprofit agency that provides mental health and educational services in English and Spanish. Our services include therapy and assessments for learning and psychological challenges. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we are often able to provide several free and lost cost services to the community. Currently, we have a promotion for 15 FREE virtual therapy sessions. Visit our website or give us a call today!

Hi! and welcome. I am Rachel Navarro, a licensed clinical social worker practicing in California with over 15 years of experience in the social services sector. My areas of focus include anxiety, depression, grief, ADHD, and coping with life changes. My therapy style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. I will inquire about which communication method works for you and follow your lead in the pace you need to go at in order to feel comfortable and supported through your journey in exploring feelings and needs. My clinical approaches combine Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.

My clients enjoy the warm rapport they have with me. I approach each client from a unique perspective as each client is unique. I collaborate with them to understand their needs and goals, and from there I create a treatment plan that is special for them. I believe that each client has a story that can be retold in a new way, and a story that is still being written, so the middle and ending can change as the client transforms. The approaches I use are a blend of cognitive-behavioral, narrative and humanistic, as well as various techniques from other theories (as appropriate for the client). The first step towards healing and living a fulfilling and enriching life is to reach out to those who can support you, and I'm always honored to provide that support to my clients. I want my clients acquire practical tools to use in between sessions so they can learn to become their own healer with time. If you feel like I could be the person to help you, please don't hesitate to contact me. Throughout my career, I've worked in different settings with many populations, including providing treatment to clients with depression, anxiety, addiction, Autism and other developmental disorders, relationship and family issues, issues of confidence, self-esteem and motivation, and I specialize in working with clients that are looking to find their path and purpose in life. In addition to being an MFT, I'm a certified yoga teacher and I promote an overall program of wellness through mental, physical & spiritual health and nutrition. Together, my clients and I create magic!

At Bridges Therapy Group of California, we’re dedicated to matching you with the perfect therapist for you and ensuring that your insurance will truly pay for your sessions. We are contracted, in-network providers with all the insurers listed below. We verify your benefits before you start so there are no surprises to you. We are fully virtual so you don’t have to leave home or work for your sessions. Our diverse range of over 45 clinicians allows our Client Care team to match you with the best clinician who can meet your needs and create a safe, supportive environment that promotes deep healing and sustainable change. Are you ready to begin your journey towards a healthier, happier you? Call or send us a message to speak to someone today. We look forward to being a part of your healing journey! We are in-network with Medi-Cal with the following health plans and in the following counties listed below- Central California Alliance for Health (Merced, Monterey, and Santa Cruz counties) CenCal in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties Gold Coast Health Plan in Ventura County Health Plan of San Joaquin (San Joaquin and Stanislaus counties) LA Care (Los Angeles County) Partnership HealthPlan of California (Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Lassen, Marin, Mendocino, Modoc, Napa, Placer, Shasta, Siskiyou, Solano, Sonoma, Trinity, and Yolo Counties) San Francisco Health Plan

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My approach to the therapy process is collaborative so that together we can work to accomplish your goals. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, low mood, past trauma, relationship issues, or a life transition, we can work together to uncover the underlying emotions and navigate the blind spots so that you can gain clarity and calmness in your self and in your relationships. I use specific styles of therapy, including Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) and Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) as a way to help guide the therapeutic process. These styles help us explore strengths and transformation, while also navigating areas that keep us emotionally stuck. I am truly inspired by the resilience of the human spirit and the bravery that people have when embarking on the difficult but necessary work of self-examination. I am committed to creating a safe and non-judgmental space where you can feel supported and understood, as we journey together in the therapy process.

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If you are anxious, stressed or feeling stuck, I can help. I have extensive training and experience with enhancing athletic performance, drug-free ADHD help, and brainwave biofeedback "neurofeedback" training. I love seeing clients excel in athletics and academics. Treatment is personalized for you, with high tech options to calm your body and mind. Let's work on increasing your overall well-being. Feel free text 657-215-0004 today.

You've been looking for someone who truly gets what you're experiencing and can provide real tools to help you overcome it. We're not the type of therapists you'll simply vent to; we focus on providing genuine feedback and practical tools. We'll gently guide you through healing old wounds, helping you break free from old patterns, while rediscovering your inherent worth and strength.