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Therapists for college students near San Francisco, CA

Erik Karff
Marriage & Family Therapist
San Francisco, CA
Accepting new clients

There are many things that can lead a person to seek therapy. You may be experiencing a persistent feeling of fear but just can't put your finger on where it’s coming from. Perhaps you've been feeling anxious about being judged harshly by others or have been struggling with feelings of emptiness, loneliness, or loss of control. Bearing the weight of these experiences can often feel exhausting. But, you do not have to be alone in these struggles. Taking the first step to seek help can feel vulner...

Melinda Gottesman
Psychologist
San Francisco, CA
Accepting new clients

College can be an exciting time, filled with endless opportunities for new friends, relationships, interests, identities, coursework, etc. While these new opportunities may bring about joy, they can also be quite overwhelming and difficult to manage without some support and guidance. This is where I come in. In a non-judgmental manner, I invite you to share what’s on your mind and what it is that is bothering you or getting in the way of your success. Is it perfectionism? Indecisiveness? May...

Jodi Paris
Marriage & Family Therapist
Multiple Locations
Accepting new clients

Hi, I'm Jodi Paris, a licensed marriage & family therapist specializing in providing mental health care to young adults. As a trusted and experienced therapist with over 25 years of expertise, I understand the unique challenges that college life brings. I am passionate about helping young adults like you navigate this transformative phase with confidence and resilience. College can be an exciting and challenging time, filled with academic pressures, relationship dynamics, and personal growth....

Vanessa Velez, MD
Psychiatrist
San Francisco, CA, CA
Accepting new clients

Hey there! I understand that it’s probably taken a lot to get here: emotional pain, depression, anxiety, grief and maybe even existential crises. I want you to know that you are not alone and it does get better over time as corny as that may sound. I’m a board-certified psychiatrist, psychotherapist, and artist who specializes in helping college students struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, ecological and spiritual distress find inner peace. I combine traditional modalities such as p...

Sarah Korda
Marriage & Family Therapist
San Francisco, CA
Accepting new clients

Client's that work well with my collaborative style are often people who are struggling with life transitions. I often connect with people who are working to find different methods to manage anxiety and perfectionism. I also hold space in my practice for queer couples....

Erica Mainshine
Marriage & Family Therapist
San Francisco, CA
Accepting new clients

I work with adults of all ages, couples, and adolescents. I offer virtual and in-person sessions at my office in the Castro. I have extensive experience working with college students and graduate students. I can help with a wide range of issues including: anxiety and stress, depression, self-esteem, relationship issues, grief, identity issues, transitions, ADHD/neurodivergence, difficulties with regulating alcohol use, gender and sexuality, loneliness, and more....

Tamara Tammaro, MA, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist
San Francisco, CA
Accepting new clients

Has your college experience been different from what you were expecting or hoping for? I’ll help you get to the other side of what you’re going through. College is a massive adjustment that while exciting, can be hard. I love supporting young adults cope with the stressors that can come up socially, academically, and emotionally. I'm dedicated to helping my clients overcome feelings of overwhelm, anxiety, and depression so that they can enjoy their college experiences. My approach is gentle ...

George Kolcun, MFT and Associates
Group practice
Multiple Locations
Accepting new clients

George Kolcun, MFT and our team of associates provide psychotherapy and support for adults, couples and adolescents to address a wide range of emotional and relational challenges....

Suresh Chacko
Psychologist
San Francisco, CA
Accepting new clients

I provide psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and adults. I work with people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, histories of trauma, relationship issues, life transitions, work issues, and low self-esteem. I also work with people who are looking for support in processing and understanding difficulties related to cultural identity. This includes issues pertaining to race, gender, sexual orientation, immigration, and second-generation Americans. Lasting personal change can develo...

Laura Firestone
Marriage & Family Therapist
San Francisco, CA
Accepting new clients

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Thien Pham
Marriage & Family Therapist
San Francisco, CA
Accepting new clients

I specialize in working with 1st and 2nd generation immigrants on issues such as anxiety, school stress, intergenerational trauma, and cultural identity issues. I tend to be very active and engaged in session with my clients and enjoy discussing practical tools that may be helpful. I want to learn how your unique environment and experiences have shaped who you are today and the challenges that may occur as a result. One of my passions is working with clients from bicultural backgrounds. Having n...

Kathleen Dunbar
Marriage & Family Therapist
Multiple Locations
Accepting new clients

Telehealth Video Sessions Available via Zoom During COVID-19 When we weave together the practical, the imaginative, the heartful and a good laugh—we are unstoppable! I am dedicated to helping you find, support and be alive in whatever you are passionate about bringing forth in your life. Finding the right therapist is an important decision. Your journey is an important one. I offer you a down-to-earth palette which is kind, practical, creative, experienced, and works. Each time we mee...

Caitlin Davis
Pre-Licensed Professional
San Francisco, CA
Accepting new clients

My clients are vibrant, interesting, intelligent, and high-functioning people who sometimes face challenges with overthinking, self-esteem, emotional regulation, maintaining relationships, and self-compassion. People often reach out to me when they’re struggling to navigate a life transition, work or school-related stress, establishing boundaries and/or balance, or are seeking support in shifting patterns that are no longer serving them. I have worked with young adults, millennials, elders, tech...

Paul Silverman
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
San Francisco, CA
Accepting new clients

Note: I offer easy-to-use and secure remote video sessions. We all need help from time to time, and as a licensed psychotherapist I’m here to help you make things better. If you’re having problems that are tough to solve all by yourself, I’m here to share what I know, to help you figure out how you got here, and to work with you to change things. I specialize in an approach called Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, or “CBT.” Your experience of therapy will be as practical and “user-friendly”...

Rose Gupta
Licensed Psychoanalyst
San Francisco, CA
Accepting new clients

Welcome to my practice! As a psychoanalyst, I am available to students who are interested in understanding themselves and their deepest thoughts and feelings which can often include anxiety and doubt. As a clinical social worker, it is also important to consider each person’s family history and current intellectual and social environment in order to maintain an emotional balance while striving to meet your designated life goals...

Stella Nova Psychology, Inc.
Group practice
San Francisco, CA
Accepting new clients

Stella Nova Psychology, Inc. supports women, couples, and LGBTQIA+ folks' mental health so that they can succeed and thrive at school, work, and in their personal lives. We offer individual therapy and couples counseling online throughout California. Our clients are students and professionals seeking support for many common issues, like anxiety, stress, support around life transitions, depression, perfectionism, relationship challenges, trauma, and more. We're a QWOC-owned practice with a ma...

Nicole Lako
Marriage & Family Therapist
San Francisco, CA
Accepting new clients

I help adults seeking helping help with depression, anxiety, stress management, self-criticism/perfectionism, and improving communication and relationships. I apply multiple techniques including CBT and mindfulness practices....

Sanjana Karim
Psychiatrist
San Francisco, CA
Accepting new clients

I help women facing cancer, illness, and difficult life transitions find healing, peace, and contentment in their lives. I am a psychiatrist and psychotherapist with over 15 years of experience. As a cancer survivor, I walk the talk. During our initial sessions, we will delve deeply into the issues at hand, and collaborate to create a plan for addressing them in a way that helps you get your life back. Most of my patients see a gradual lifting of symptoms within the first month and sustained imp...

Rebecca Wilson
Psychologist
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Accepting new clients

If you are struggling with adjusting to college life, anxiety, depression, or difficult emotions, I can help. My style is warm, engaging, and open. I will create a safe place for you to explore yourself, heal, and get guidance. I specialize in building a healthy relationship with yourself first and foremost, and also with people around you. I welcome people of all backgrounds and cultures to my practice. I use Internal Family Systems (IFS) and other mindfulness-based, experiential, emotion-f...

Loïc Pritchard
Marriage & Family Therapist
San Francisco, CA
Accepting new clients

Are you struggling? Are you feeling you have to withdraw from the world or you've lost some of the spark for living? Maybe you consider yourself unconventional in some way. You may feel like it's hard both to be yourself and to get the support you need, as if the message others are giving is "You can be your authentic self or you can have their compassion and understanding, but you can have both." Maybe this has lead to feeling isolated or like others can't truly understand what you're going thr...

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