Depression Therapists Available in San Francisco
This page is for people in San Francisco looking for online therapists who work with depression. Use it to compare therapists’ approaches, areas of expertise, and whether they offer individual, couples, or group sessions. Check licensure, therapy styles, and any special populations they mention, such as teens, veterans, or perinatal clients. A California license covers the whole state, so being in San Francisco is not a barrier to seeing any therapist listed here. Read profiles and practice notes to find practitioners whose methods and experience match what you need before reaching out for an initial conversation.
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1. Michelle Varady, LCSW
LCSW focused on trauma and recovery
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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2. Cynthia Rumford-Jones, LCSW
Compassionate LCSW for life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Anger · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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3. Mary Ann Godefroy, LPCC, LPC
Support for change, coping, and growth
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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4. Federico Godina, LCSW
California LCSW specializing in stress and trauma
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Anger · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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5. Cheryl Rouse, LMFT
California LMFT helping with stress and grief
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Grief · Self esteem · Career · Depression
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6. Nicole Valadao, LCSW
California LCSW focused on stress and LGBTQ+ care
Works with Stress, Anxiety · LGBT · Career · Depression · Compassion fatigue
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy · Motivational Interviewing
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7. Nancy Montes, LCSW
California LCSW supporting healing and resilience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes · Grief
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
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8. Michael Ames, LCSW
California LCSW with 35 years experience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Self esteem · Depression
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9. Dr. Katherine Phillips, LMFT
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Depression · Coping with life changes
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10. 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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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. Sophia Dyer, LCSW
Support for anxiety, trauma, and self-esteem
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Parenting · Self esteem · Depression
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13. Jennifer Stocker, LMFT
Bilingual LMFT focused on healing and resilience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Self esteem · Depression
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14. Kendall Jones, LCSW
Compassionate therapist guiding personal growth
Works with Stress, Anxiety · LGBT · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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15. Claudia Santiago, LCSW
California LCSW supporting complex emotional challenges
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Gottman Method
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About depression 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.
1,997 therapists match this page, all of whom name depression 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
How should I choose between therapy approaches for depression, like CBT versus psychodynamic therapy?
Consider what feels most useful to you. CBT focuses on changing thought patterns and behaviors and often includes homework. Psychodynamic therapy explores early relationships and emotional patterns over time. Ask therapists how they tailor their approach for depression and whether they adapt methods based on symptom severity, co-occurring issues, or client preferences.
Can I work with a therapist listed here if I live in a different part of California?
Yes. All therapists on this page hold California licenses, which allow them to provide online therapy to clients anywhere in the state. When you contact a therapist, confirm they accept clients in your specific city and check any practice policies about scheduling, informed consent, and emergency procedures for your location.
What details should I compare in profiles specifically for therapists who treat depression?
Look for experience with mood disorders, use of measurement tools for tracking symptoms, familiarity with suicidality risk assessment, and coordination with prescribers if medication is involved. Note whether they list interventions like behavioral activation, relapse prevention, or skills for sleep and activity scheduling, which are commonly used for depression treatment.
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