San Francisco Therapists | Vetted Specialists in Trauma, Anxiety & LGBTQ+ Care

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Verified specialists in San Francisco.

Tandem Alliance lists 4 certified specialty therapists practicing in San Francisco, each vetted in three steps before listing: active California licensure, verified training in their stated specialty, and a clean disciplinary record with the state board.

The San Francisco roster centers on trauma treatment — EMDR and Brainspotting-trained clinicians — alongside specialists in anxiety, depression, emotion regulation, and LGBTQ+-affirming care. All offer telehealth to clients anywhere in California, so Bay Area clients outside the city proper can work with them too; the full California directory lists every specialist statewide.

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Tandem Certified

Brainspotting, Trauma, & EMDR

Lindsey Mandell, LMFT

Trauma Anxiety & Depression LGBTQ+ Affirming

Brainspotting EMDR

Life Transitions

Lindsey is an LMFT taking a relational and humanistic—grounded approach to work with individuals, couples, and families navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, and major life transitions. She also supports fellow therapists and healthcare professionals, and provides an affirming space for queer, gay, and trans individuals.

Private pay. Superbill may be provided. Limited sliding scale.

San Francisco & Menlo Park Private Pay Accepting new clients In-Person & Virtual

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Tandem Certified

Emotion Regulation & Life Transitions

Bradford Smallwood, LMFT

Emotion Regulation Anger Management Life Transitions

CBT Family Systems

Juvenile Corrections Emotion Dysregulation

Brad specializes in anger management, emotional dysregulation, and life transitions for adolescents, adults, and families in San Francisco. His direct, results-oriented approach draws on CBT, Family Systems, and Solution-Focused Therapy to shift entrenched patterns and build practical skills. Former in-house therapist at Square/Block with experience across inpatient, juvenile justice, and college counseling settings.

Private pay. Superbill may be provided.

Noe Valley, San Francisco, CA Private Pay Accepting new clients In-Person & Virtual

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Tandem Certified

EBT & Psychedelic Integration

Dr. Saara Muscat, PsyD

Anxiety Depression Stress Therapeutic Ketamine

EBT CBT ACT DBT Mindfulness

Trauma

Dr. Muscat is a clinical psychologist offering evidence-based therapy in San Francisco for adults navigating anxiety, depression, and stress. She also specializes in psychedelic harm reduction and integration for clients undergoing ketamine treatment.

Private pay. Superbill may be provided.

San Francisco, CA Private Pay Accepting new clients In-Person & Virtual

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Tandem Certified

Substance Use & Families

Lauren Garcia, LCSW

Substance Use Family Identity

IFS Psychodynamic

Depression Anxiety Co-Occurring Concerns

Lauren is an LCSW specializing in substance use treatment and wraparound services, with a focus on mobile therapy for individuals and families navigating behavioral and high-acuity mental health challenges. Her approach is warm, genuine, and flexible — she draws from IFS, EMDR, psychodynamic, narrative, mindfulness, and ACT to meet each client where they are.

Private pay. Superbill may be provided.

San Mateo, California Private Pay Accepting new clients In-Person, Virtual & Mobile

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Common questions about therapy in San Francisco

Do these San Francisco therapists see clients across the Bay Area?

Yes. Every listing offers secure telehealth to clients anywhere in California, so clients in Oakland, San Jose, Marin, and beyond can work with them virtually, alongside any in-person availability in the city.

What specialties are represented in San Francisco?

The current roster is strongest in trauma treatment (EMDR, Brainspotting), anxiety and depression care, emotion regulation, and LGBTQ+-affirming therapy. Each profile details verified training.

How are these therapists vetted?

Every listing is Tandem Certified: we verify active California licensure, documented specialty credentials, and check board records for disciplinary actions before publishing a profile.

Do San Francisco therapists on Tandem take insurance?

Payment options vary by clinician and are listed on each profile — some are in-network with major plans, others are private pay and can provide a superbill for out-of-network reimbursement.

San Francisco Certified Therapists

Verified specialists in San Francisco.