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Your goal is my goal, and I will provide the same support others have provided me to get to where you want to be....
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Your goal is my goal, and I will provide the same support others have provided me to get to where you want to be.
Alan Okamoto is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 10 years of experience. He provides counseling to individuals ages 18 and older and also to families and couples. Alan’s clients may be facing mental health concerns including anxiety and depression. His approach to therapy gets to the heart of the matter to help create significant changes in self, behavior, and perspective. Alan’s goal is to offer you the support you need and help build the skills to sustain change. Outside of work, Alan loves spending time with his family, trying new recipes, and being outdoors.
Alan has a Master’s in Counseling from San Diego State University. His most often used approaches are cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness-based techniques.
Alan was drawn to the field of therapy to serve others and help individuals, families, and couples create significant changes and life-changing impacts. If you’re ready to begin working on a brighter future, Alan looks forward to meeting you!
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As someone who has walked alongside individuals, couples, and families through trauma, loss, and life transitions, I bring an empa...
As someone who has walked alongside individuals, couples, and families through trauma, loss, and life transitions, I bring an empathetic and strengths-based approach that honors each person's unique story.
I am an Associate Clinical Social Worker with 4 years of experience supporting children, teens, adults, older adults, couples, and families through trauma, loss, and life transitions. My goal is to help clients strengthen resilience, restore connection, and achieve emotional well-being in a safe, compassionate space. Together, we'll identify strengths, build coping tools, and create positive change through collaboration and self-awareness.
I earned my Master’s in Social Work from Walden University. My approach is trauma-informed, empathic, and strengths-based. I draw from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and family systems techniques to support healing.
In our work together, you can expect warmth, authenticity, and respect. Whether you're navigating relationships, grief, or personal challenges, I'll walk alongside you to foster healing, clarity, and confidence. You deserve a space to feel heard, supported, and empowered toward lasting growth.
Surviving as an epic woman in psychosocial journeys, my insightful talents are limitless in inclusive therapy that dignifies all p...
Surviving as an epic woman in psychosocial journeys, my insightful talents are limitless in inclusive therapy that dignifies all potential with resilience, respect, recognition, and compassion.
I am an Associate Clinical Social Worker with 3 years of experience in the behavioral health field. I specialize in helping individuals manage challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship concerns while fostering resilience and self-discovery. I provide a safe, supportive environment where clients feel empowered to explore their strengths and overcome barriers. My passion is guiding people through their unique journeys toward growth, healing, and improved well-being.
I earned my Master’s in Social Work from California State University of San Bernardino. I draw from evidence-based approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness strategies. I tailor treatment to meet each client’s individual needs and goals.
I believe in creating a collaborative space where clients feel heard, validated, and supported as they navigate life’s challenges. My goal is to help you gain clarity, build confidence, and develop tools that promote lasting positive change. Together, we will work toward enhancing your resilience and creating meaningful progress.
I use various approaches to make sure treatment is catered to my client's specific needs....
I use various approaches to make sure treatment is catered to my client's specific needs.
Aurelio is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10 years of experience. Aurelio’s specialties include adults experiencing difficulties with depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, loss of a loved one, relationships, and stress. Aurelio has a wealth of experience with overcoming life traumas, the loss of loved ones, and improving personal communications.
Aurelio draws upon his 26 years of military service and nine overseas deployments, along with his passion for serving others, to provide a meaningful therapeutic experience. He enjoys providing psycho-education and using cognitive behavioral therapy.
In your first session, Aurelio will explore the process of therapy, identify what brings you to therapy, and together, develop some goals of what you want to accomplish in therapy. Aurelio also thinks it is important to work together to help you better understand the "what" and "why" of what you are experiencing.
Having worked in the field for over fifteen years, and having made it my second career, I find I have a knack for connecting with ...
Having worked in the field for over fifteen years, and having made it my second career, I find I have a knack for connecting with clients who are undergoing change and adapting to new challenges.
Hi, I'm Yo-at (YOE-aht) Silverman and I've been a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) for nearly 20 years. I've been doing therapy since I finished my MA at New College of California in 2007, and I've been licensed since 2009.
Have you been experiencing a lot of worry, stress and anxiety lately? Has something significant changed in your life and you're just trying to make heads or tails of it all? Are you having issues staying on task or maintaining focus at work or at school? Are you trying to figure out how to get along with family, friends or coworkers? Have you and your partner been having issues communicating and trusting each other? Are you motivated to create change for your own growth and benefit? I can help.
My style is supportive, solution-focused, and coping skills centered. I'll listen without judgement or criticism and I'll give you concrete ideas and suggestions that are designed to help you in improving your quality of life, your relationships and your self-care (and no, I'm not talking about manicures or haircuts).
And if you need a vent session, I'm here for that, too.
I look forward to meeting you.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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Thriveworks Couples therapy helps couples work through their specific relationship issues. It is led by licensed professionals — often licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs) — who are experts in their field and best-equipped to help couples. Some examples of common focuses within couples therapy include:
Couples therapy works by helping couples identify and better navigate their unique challenges. Following an initial assessment of the couple in terms of strengths and needs, the therapist would then discuss their therapeutic goals and any possible approaches or ways of working together as therapist and couple.Couples attend sessions together, whether they meet in person or by video. In addition to regular couples therapy sessions, each partner may also be asked to attend a few individual sessions to supplement their progress. This will allow their counselor to get to know each individual better, assess each of their personal needs, and develop the very best treatment plan moving forward.
Couples therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and via Online therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you and your partner.
On average, couples attend couples therapy for 12 weeks. However, couples therapy may last longer or shorter, dependent on the couples’ needs, the challenges they’d like to work through, and the pace of their progress.
When difficult emotions and hard times arise, partners may wonder if it is time to break off the relationship. Some decide to part ways, but others work through the challenge and grow closer in the process. No one can make that decision except those within the relationship, but more and more, couples are reach out for help. They are going to couples therapy.
There is no magic formula for happy, healthy relationships. Being in a couple takes work, but partners do not have to shoulder the load alone. Couples therapists can often help them learn how to improve their relationship. The counselors at Thriveworks San Francisco have worked with many couples who are struggling. We have helped many partners work toward healthier ways of relating and establishing a happier relationship—whatever form they choose for it to take. Reach out today to schedule your first couples therapy session.
TV shows and movies are filled with models of unrealistic romantic relationships. The way that couples relate to each other on-screen is often sweet but it is rarely realistic. Everyday couples can never live up to those standards, and if they tried, they would exhaust themselves. So, what do happy couples look like?
1) They do not keep secrets, but instead they are fully known and accepted.
2) They maintain their individuality.
3) They handle disagreements with respect.
4) They make time together a priority.
5) They cheer each other on toward their goals.
6) They make sacrifices.
Did you notice any ways that you and your partner could improve your relationship as you read through the characteristics of healthy couples? If you did, you are not alone. No relationship is perfect. Every partner can improve. No one has to work through relational challenges alone.
The counselors at Thriveworks San Francisco have worked with many couples, teaching them the relational and conflict resolution skills they need to have a healthier relationship—whether they continue as life partners or not. If you and your partner are ready to start couples therapy, our professionals are ready to help. When you call Thriveworks San Francisco, a scheduling specialist will answer your call and help you make an appointment. You may be meeting with your counselor the same week. We also accept many forms of insurance. Call today.
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Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry San Francisco is located near Hyde Street and Bush Street, off Van Ness Avenue. It is right by Saint Francis Memorial Hospital and near the Asian Art Museum
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