I sought psychotherapy services from Dr. Brown for nearly six months after a severely debilitating…read moreand traumatic health issue. I had been to therapy before, but not for such a prolonged amount of time. Dr. Brown has been an integral part of my emotional and spiritual recovery. She is warm, focused, and invested in her patients' healing. She uses EMDR which is necessary/helpful when dealing with trauma. It can be a frightening process, but helps get to the heart of what's causing the trauma. I always felt safe in her care, and would recommend her to anyone looking for some really deep therapy. A couple things to note: be sure to review her cancellation policy. And she did not accept my insurance, so treatment can hit your wallet pretty hard. But it's worth it.

When in a period of 11 month, my son suddenly died and shortly after my long-time partner passed, I…read moreknew that I, as a counselor myself, needed good professional help. I found Diane and it was an immediate blessing. She had me start EMDR to help with the PTSD from the trauma of the events and I was amazed at how quickly and thoroughly this process helped. I have continued working with her for the past two years as her expertise, compassion, and intuitiveness have helped me with so many other issues as well...issues that we have a tendency to suppress until events trigger them wide open. Oh and yes folks. she has a great sense of humor!!! Would I recommend her? Oh Yes!!! Marie M.

"The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have any."…read more-- Alice Walker Erin changed my life. I had been suffering from depression for 2-3 years and stubbornly / pridefully thought that I had already been to therapists before, they might say some nice things, but I am too far gone this time. Normally, I'm able to self-reflect and 'work my way' out of certain moods or slumps, but when I finally realized that my husband and I were staying in San Francisco for good (in the place that was very much at the root of a lot of fears, insecurities, shame, and self-doubt in my life), I finally decided that enough was enough. Because either I would just stay depressed in San Francisco, or maybe, well, since we weren't moving, my only other choice was to change. For a few months, I searched Psychology Today and even Yelp for therapists. I read about dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), EMDR, borderline personality, bipolar disorder, and a number of other things trying to diagnose myself and figure out what would finally 'work' because I had been so unhappy for so long. I did see one other therapist who was nice and who I chose for specific reasons, but who ultimately just did not click for me. I almost called a few others who specialize in EMDR with a very clear mindset of what 'traumas' I needed healing from with the hope that I could be fixed in just a few sessions. I did not want to open up myself to the possibility that maybe, I'm not really in control of this healing thing, but for some reason, when I saw Erin's profile, I decided I needed to give her a try. I liked that she had a clinical background with her experience at UCSF and was someone who also specialized in both DBT and CBT but who didn't have a whole laundry list of other things they focused on. She also sounded very intelligent, warm, compassionate, empathetic, and even shared a bit from her own story which made me really feel like she would actually understand. (Some parts of my depression were related to feeling like I was crazy or that I didn't "deserve" to be depressed because I actually have a number of things going for me on the surface; my family also tends to respond to my depression in a way that creates more guilt for being sad rather than feeling supported or comforted, so it was very important to me that the therapist I found would not further that sense of guilt for being unable to change.) I had been depressed for over 2 years. But I only needed to see Erin for a little less than 2 months (6 sessions). Then I was traveling, and then I came back for a few wrap-up sessions. But the work we did in those first few months was already enough to give me a new perspective. It sounds like jargon, but she really did help me to reframe my negative thought patterns and to identify my (often extremely self-hatred centered) limiting beliefs and to decide that they are not helpful to me and that I can reject such thoughts from influencing my life. The reason I give so much detail is because prior to seeing Erin, I really thought recovering from my depression, i.e. my sense of inadequacy and insecurity in San Francisco, was an impossible task. Literally, I thought that short of moving out of the city and 'finally' getting away, that nothing else could help to reduce the amount of anxiety and hopelessness I experienced each day. Hope and light only seemed to exist in the form of 'once I leave SF and moved somewhere else, never to come back.' As irrational as that sounds, it was only because of working with Erin that I was able to see that leaving SF wasn't the only way I could have hope and joy in my life. Thank you, Erin.

I had the wonderful privilege of working alongside Erin for two years. She displays incredible…read moreintegrity, insight, and natural talent as a therapist. I was consistently inspired to improve my own practice and learned a lot through our conversations. I consider Erin to be one of the best clinicians in the field and happily refer clients to her regularly.

Shannon is a wise and sensitive soul…read more My doctor referred me to Shannon to help me better handle life with a chronic medical condition. From our first session, Shannon approached me with kindness and genuine curiosity. During our time together, she guided me into the inner reaches of my body and mind with patience, openness, and compassion. I had never tried hypnotherapy before my sessions with Shannon. In fact, I went in as a skeptic, but I found Shannon's approach to be powerful and grounded in deep truths. More insights were revealed to me in my couple of months with Shannon than I'd uncovered in the combined years of talk therapy that I've done in the past. Forget what you think you know about hypnotherapy, and take the leap. With Shannon, you're in good hands.

I initially went to Shannon with the intention of working through the physical, mental, and…read moreemotional challenges that come with Long Covid and chronic fatigue. This was my first time doing hypnotherapy so I was a bit nervous to start, but Shannon did a great job explaining to me the process of hypnotherapy and listened intently to what I wanted to work on. After doing a series of sessions with her, I have noticed myself feeling less weighed down by the feelings of sadness and frustration that were so constant for me, and instead moving towards happiness and living the life I want to live. I feel happier day-to-day and more resilient on my hard days. Ultimately, working with Shannon has changed my perspective on life and allowed me to connect with parts of myself I was not even aware of. Shannon is the real deal!

Jamie is a gift to this earth. Her presence, words, and care is elevated. A loving educated…read moreapproach to support in times of need is the biggest hug from consciousness. Her capacity to hold space and guide as a healer is special. When in need, where's Jamie?? Highly recommend.. she's pretty rad

Jamie creates a safe space to help you feel and understand your feelings. She listens with warmth…read moreand kindness and without judgement, and often offers a new perspective that will completely change how you look at things. She has helped me navigate the difficult and confusing aspects of life countless times, and I can't recommend her enough. If you're looking for a therapist I strongly recommend you give her a call!

I found Alison after looking for a relationship / dating coach after being out of the game for 12+…read moreyears and having some pretty bad experiences. Alison has a direct communication style which Im a big fan of, and made a lot of really good points that still stick with me today. I find most therapy sessions to be hit or miss but I felt all of my 1:1s with Alison I left with something to mull over and a new perspective on something I was thinking through. Shes well versed in Bay Area dating dynamics and id highly recommend for other busy professionals looking for feedback

Alison has a great understanding of relationships, human sexuality and interpersonal dynamics…read morebetween partners. She also understands current dating trends as well. Easy to talk to, and non-judgmental, I recommend Alison highly.

A couples counselor, by definition, is the epitome of a profession or role that demands a perfect…read morefit. Claudia Six met that demand and more so. Me and my wife (a relationship of 37 years!) had finally hit a breaking point and we sought out a counselor. We tried two before Claudia and had the take away that one offered little insight and merely a place to rant, while the other found one of us "wrong," taking sides which did little to promote healing. Claudia was different -- instilling insights in every session and suggesting courses of action for each of us which were both challenging and transformational. I recommend Claudia highly and recognize that what she brings to the table is uniquely valuable.

I feel incredibly blessed to have Dr. Six in my life and to have met her at the time I did. Her…read morelevel of compassion, understanding, and professionalism is unparalleled to any therapist I have worked with in my life. She helped me pinpoint the causes of trauma stemming from my childhood and address my deep-rooted insecurities that have been plaguing me for years. She helped me not only get back into dating confidently, but also held my hand through an entire relationship, helped me navigate difficulties, and most importantly helped me realize that it was time to leave the relationship. Her empathy is unmatched and I know she genuinely cares about me and shows enthusiasm when I succeed. I bought her 8-session package and I can confidently say that it was one of the most important investments I've ever made in my life, undoubtedly. I still have sessions remaining from the first package too. I highly highly recommend her.

Ilene is honestly the best of the best. She's super straightforward, she won't sugarcoat things,…read moreand keeps it as honest as it can be. She tells you what you need to hear in a way that actually makes sense. She is also really funny, which makes talking about hard stuff so much easier. She's really professional as well, so I always feel comfortable and safe, but she still keeps things real and relatable. I never feel judged, just understood. I always leave our sessions feeling lighter and like I actually learned something about myself. I could be in the worst state headed to therapy, but when I get out, I feel like a brand new person. If you want someone who's honest, supportive, and will actually help you figure things out instead of just nodding and taking notes, she's the one. 10/10 recommend.

Ilene is the best therapist I've worked with. She's highly educated, incredibly insightful, and has…read moreso much experience.

Dr. Maccarin is a natural listener and it is with great skill that she translates what she hears…read moreinto a clarity that may have eluded you. She helped me find a way to feel better about myself and what I thought was an impossible situation.

I worked with Dr. Maccarin for about seven sessions. Unfortunately, even after I asked to change…read moreour approach, she did not listen to me. I work best with strategies and tools; with Dr. Maccarin, I just shared my trauma and while she would reaffirm me - we never delved deeper into how it affects me today and what I can do to fix it. Additionally, she would tell me multiple times that she thought I might have a different disorder/illness, but then tell me it wasn't a formal diagnosis and give me no steps to get diagnosed. In our last session, I was extremely emotionally overwhelmed as I am going through a big life change right now. Because my mood did not match an email I had sent the night prior, one that I wrote over a period of time, when I was much calmer from not recounting the life change to my therapist, and was an agenda of things I wanted to address so I would not get sidetracked by my emotions - Dr. Maccarin suggested with just two minutes left in the session that I was bipolar. This was unprofessional and unfair. If you want to spend a chunk of money for someone to listen to your history and offer no suggestions, Dr. Maccarin is the way to go. But, if you want someone to listen to you and help you build a better life through strategies and guidance, please please work with someone else.