Therapy in San Francisco

All of our therapists in San Francisco practice evidence-based individual mental health care. We are always accepting new clients and serve all identities through supportive, unbiased, non-judgmental spaces.

Our San Francisco Clinics

San Francisco - Montgomery

300 Montgomery St.
,
Suite #204
San Francisco
,
CA
94104
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Our San Francisco Therapists

Our San Francisco clinical team is comprised of doctorate-level and masters-level psychotherapists (PhD, PsyD, LCSW and LMFTs), who practice a wide range of modalities and can address diverse mental health concerns. Learn more about individual therapists below.

GET STARTED

Starting Therapy in San Francisco

Starting care

If you’re looking  to find a therapist in San Francisco, starting therapy at Two Chairs is simple. You can book a matching appointment online or speak with someone on our Care Coordination team by calling (415) 202-5159 anytime between 8:00 am to 6:00 pm PT, Monday through Friday.

Two Chairs is committed to connecting you with a professional San Francisco therapist who understands your unique needs and preferences.

When you schedule your matching appointment, we'll ask you a series of questions so we can learn more about you and your preferences for therapy. During your virtual matching appointment, one of our licensed matching experts will dive deeper to understand what brings you to therapy, and will make sure we match you with the best therapist and the right type of treatment for you.

Each therapist in San Francisco associated with our clinics is trained in multiple treatment modalities, ensuring they can adapt their program to suit your specific circumstances. You can learn more about how Two Chairs helps you find the right therapist on our blog.

In addition to making sure we match you with the right therapist in San Francisco — whether you want to see them in person or or virtually —we’ll check in with you regularly to help you reflect on different aspects of your mental health so you can feel confident about the progress you’re making. Our goal is to ensure that anyone in need of a therapist in San Francisco has access to evidence-based, individualized support, regardless of their identity or personal history.

Insurance

We know that navigating insurance isn’t easy, but our Care Coordination Team is here to help. We’ll work with you to understand your insurance coverage and make sure you can get reimbursed for as much as possible according to your specific health insurance plan. There is helpful information about how to navigate insurance and choose the right plan for your needs on our blog, or you can contact us directly with any questions at support@twochairs.com.

Kaiser Permanente Members

Two Chairs is proud to provide in-network therapy services for Kaiser Permanente Northern California and Kaiser Permanente Washington members. If you are a Kaiser Permanente Northern California or Washington member, please speak with your primary care provider about getting a referral for therapy at Two Chairs or reach out to us.

Aetna Members

Two Chairs provides in-network therapy services for Aetna members in all states where we operate. Co-pays and deductibles for our services are based on your individual coverage. For detailed benefits information, please call the Member Services number on the back of your insurance card or follow this link. If you have additional questions, please contact our Care Coordination team at support@twochairs.com.

Out-of-Network Benefits

If you have a PPO plan, you may be able to get 60–80% of each session reimbursed after you meet your deductible. Contact our Care Coordination team, and we’ll look up the details of your insurance plan so you don’t miss out.

Wellness Stipend

Some companies have monthly stipends as part of employee well-being initiatives. You can dedicate those dollars to mental health (i.e. therapy with us)!

FSA / HSA

Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings accounts (HSA) allow you to set aside money before taxes, which can be used to pay for therapy appointments.

Modalities

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

At Two Chairs, we offer comprehensive Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as one of our key counseling modalities for therapy in San Francisco, tailored to support our clients' journey towards improved mental well-being.

ACT uses a mix of acceptance, mindfulness, and behavior change strategies to improve mental well-being and increase psychological flexibility. ACT is a very experiential type of therapy that uses in-session exercises, metaphor, language, and physical movement to focus on living a valued life instead of getting stuck in needing to "get rid" of suffering.

One of the biggest skills gained through ACT is listening to your own self-talk—the way you verbalize and understand things like past trauma, physical limitations, past relationships, or anything else on your plate. And, with that understanding, choosing how to move through it—either by change or by acceptance.

With this method, our San Francisco therapist can enable clients to better understand their mental landscapes, empowering them to lead more fulfilling lives and control their personal challenges.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

We're committed to providing top-tier psychotherapy in San Francisco, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a transformative approach to mental health care.

CBT is a here-and-now approach to examining how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are connected and impact our overall well-being. CBT focuses on identifying maladaptive thinking and behavioral patterns and implementing specific strategies to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma, etc.

CBT is an active, problem-focused approach that helps to directly challenge various cognitive distortions and change unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior.

We hope to make it easy to find a therapist in San Francisco, so we can equip our clients with the tools necessary to navigate and challenge their own thought patterns, leading to a healthier mental state.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Our Bay Area therapists are trained in a range of therapeutic modalities, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), to provide comprehensive care tailored to individual needs.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) focuses on learning to manage difficult or intense emotions and to decrease conflict in relationships. The underlying philosophy of DBT hinges on the important dialectic that we are all doing the best we can, and we have the ability to be better. DBT specifically focuses on providing CBT-like therapeutic skills in four key areas—mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

In our San Francisco counseling services, we offer a variety of therapeutic approaches, including Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), which is particularly beneficial for individuals and couples seeking to improve their emotional intelligence and relationships.

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is a present-focused form of therapy that focuses on identifying the way you form relationships, maintain, and act in relationships with yourself and others. Originally developed for couples therapy, EFT helps individuals and couples identify emotional patterns, learn to regulate emotions and more accurately identify needs, and re-wire painful patterns of relating.

With your therapist, you'll look at past patterns and work through any anger, fear, or loss of trust—coming out the other end able to connect with others in a way that feels true, unburdened, and genuine.

With the support of our therapists in San Francisco, CA, you will have the opportunity to explore, understand, and reshape your emotional patterns, enhancing your ability to create genuine, fulfilling connections with yourself and others.

Psychodynamic Therapy

Our therapists in SF are also trained in Psychodynamic Therapy.

Psychodynamic Therapy is an in-depth form of talk therapy focused on building insight into your relationship with yourself, others, and the external world. Psychodynamic therapies focus on exploring unconscious motivations, early life experiences, and patterns in relationships through the therapeutic relationship.

Speaking freely about whatever is on your mind to address your most pressing issues, fears, or desires. You'll learn to analyze and resolve any current issues through exploration of self and past.

We are building a world where everyone has access to exceptional mental health care.

Embarking on your therapeutic journey with Two Chairs is not just simple — it's empowering. We currently provide therapy in-person and virtually in California, Florida, and Washington.