Relationship Therapists Available in San Francisco
This page is for people in San Francisco looking for online therapists who work with relationship issues. Use it to compare therapists’ approaches, areas of relationship focus (couples, dating, family dynamics), and professional backgrounds. Look for descriptions of modalities they use, such as emotionally focused therapy or communication skills work, and note whether they mention working with specific populations. A California license covers the whole state, so being anywhere inside California is not a barrier to working with these therapists online.
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1. Alexander "Alex" Dannin, LMFT
LMFT guiding relationships and life transitions
Works with Relationship · Self esteem · Career · Coaching · Stress, Anxiety
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Solution-Focused Therapy
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2. Gian Sarabia, LMFT
California LMFT offering thoughtful, individualized therapy
Works with Trauma and abuse · Intimacy-related issues · Bipolar · Depression · Stress, Anxiety
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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3. Menachem Stulberger, LMFT
Compassionate LMFT specializing in relationships and anxiety
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Parenting · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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4. Jared Maloney, LMFT
LMFT for anxiety, relationships, and trauma recovery
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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5. Nathalie Contro, LMFT
Collaborative LMFT for relationships and trauma
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Family · Depression
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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6. Patricia Riley, LCSW
California LCSW supporting relationships and life changes
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Parenting · Depression
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Motivational Interviewing
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7. Ginger Little, LMFT
California LMFT specializing in men's issues
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Intimacy-related issues
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8. Sharon Peterson, LCSW
Compassionate LCSW supporting anxiety and trauma
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Coping with life changes · ADHD
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9. Earl Barrios, LPCC
Support for anxiety, relationships, and trauma healing
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse · Depression
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Existential Therapy · Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
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10. Cheryl Hopkins, LMFT
Experienced California LMFT for relationships and stress
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Grief · Parenting · Self esteem
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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11. Keith Chilton, LMFT
Experienced California Marriage and Family Therapist
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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12. Hyun Joo Kim, LMFT
Compassionate LMFT for relationships and trauma
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression
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13. Dr. Katharine Clarke, CA Psychologist
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Family · Grief
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14. Lynda Green Alter, LMFT
California LMFT specializing in relationships and trauma
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Parenting · Depression
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15. Michael Ames, LCSW
California LCSW with 35 years experience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Self esteem · Depression
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About relationship therapy for people in San Francisco
Everyone listed on this page holds a licence to practise in California and works online. That matters more than it sounds: a licence is issued by the state, not by a city, so a therapist is available to anyone in California regardless of how far away they are. Someone in San Francisco can work with a therapist whose books would otherwise be out of reach.
1,782 therapists match this page, all of whom name relationship among the areas they work with. Fifteen are shown above. The list changes between pages, so it is worth looking at more than one if none of these feels like a fit.
What to compare
- Credential. LMFT, LCSW and LPCC are different training routes to the same licensed practice. None outranks the others; they shape emphasis rather than quality.
- Years in practice. Shown for every therapist here. More experience is not automatically better, but it is a fair proxy for how much of a given problem someone has seen.
- What else they work with. A therapist whose other focus areas overlap with your situation is usually a better starting point than one whose listed areas stop at the single thing you searched for.
- Approach. CBT, psychodynamic, solution-focused and the rest describe how sessions tend to run. If you have tried therapy before and it did not suit you, changing approach is often more useful than changing therapist.
- Language. Shown where a therapist offers sessions in more than English.
How online sessions work
Sessions run by video or by messaging, arranged through our partner platform rather than booked directly with the therapist. There is no travel and no waiting room, which for most people is the difference between starting and not starting. Pricing is set by the platform and shown before you commit.
Therapy in San Francisco
San Francisco has a population of about 873,965. Local in-person availability varies and waiting lists are common, which is part of why state-wide online practice has grown. Nothing on this page depends on a therapist being near you.
Common questions
Can an online therapist licensed in California help with couples counseling if I live in San Francisco?
Yes. A California license allows therapists to work with clients anywhere in the state, including San Francisco. When choosing a therapist for couples work, check whether they explicitly offer couples or relationship therapy and whether they describe experience with your situation, such as premarital counseling, infidelity, or co-parenting.
What should I look for in a therapist who focuses on relationship issues?
Look for stated experience with relationship-specific approaches like emotionally focused therapy, Gottman-based methods, or communication and conflict resolution skills. Also consider whether they work with individuals, couples, or families, and whether they note experience with issues relevant to you, such as blended families, LGBTQ+ relationships, or long-term partnerships.
How do I decide between therapists who say they treat relationships versus those who list general counseling?
Therapists who specialize in relationships will mention specific models, couples experience, or workshops for partners. General counselors may still address relationship issues but might not have the same depth of couples training. Read profiles for stated emphasis, training in couples modalities, and examples of relationship concerns they address to match your needs.
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