Business Details
30 Years
experience
Your Trusted Therapy Partner in San Francisco
For over 26 years, Bliss Counseling has provided evidence-based therapy and counseling services to individuals and couples seeking personal growth and relationship healing. Our founder combines extensive clinical expertise with compassionate, personalized care to address anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship challenges. With specialized training in attachment theory, neuroscience, and trauma-informed healing, we offer both in-person sessions at our San Francisco office and secure virtual therapy across multiple states. Our therapeutic approach emphasizes practical tools for resilience, communication skills development, and creating meaningful behavioral change. Clients benefit from tailored treatment plans, strategic goal-setting, and a supportive environment designed to foster lasting personal transformation.We maintain rigorous professional standards through continuous education and integration of cutting-edge therapeutic techniques. Our commitment to client-centered care ensures each session prioritizes confidentiality, active listening, and non-judgmental support. Through both individual and couples therapy, we help clients build stronger relationships, develop emotional regulation skills, and achieve greater life satisfaction. Our practice combines scientific research with empathetic application to deliver measurable improvements in mental health and interpersonal connections.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Counseling
Anxiety Treatment
Relationship Therapy
Life Transitions Support
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We offer 26 years of specialized therapy experience with evidence-based approaches
- Our personalized treatment plans adapt to individual client needs and goals
- Specialized services for couples therapy, anxiety management, and trauma healing
- Free initial 15-minute consultation with all new clients
- Secure virtual sessions available across four states
What people say
Life-changing therapy
Professionalism and compassion
Magical community building
Safe and healing place
Significant pattern changes
Services
Individual Therapy
Tailored one-on-one therapy sessions address anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Clients receive personalized treatment plans combining evidence-based techniques with compassionate support. The therapy focuses on developing coping strategies, improving self-awareness, and achieving specific mental health goals through structured, goal-oriented sessions.
Couples Counseling
Specialized therapy for relationship challenges including communication breakdowns and intimacy issues. Evidence-based approaches help couples rebuild trust, improve communication, and strengthen emotional connections. Sessions focus on resolving conflicts, enhancing intimacy, and developing collaborative relationship strategies tailored to each couple's unique dynamics.
Trauma-Informed Healing
Specialized treatment for trauma and PTSD using neuroscience-based approaches. Therapy focuses on nervous system regulation, emotional processing, and developing healthy coping mechanisms. Clients learn to manage traumatic memories while building emotional resilience and restoring personal well-being through structured therapeutic interventions.
Workshops & Retreats
Transformative group experiences covering emotional regulation, self-compassion, and relationship skills. Workshops combine experiential learning with evidence-based practices to create lasting behavioral changes. Participants engage in community building, practical exercises, and guided therapeutic activities designed to enhance personal growth and interpersonal connections.
Life Transitions Support
Guidance through major life changes including career shifts, relationship transitions, and personal identity exploration. Therapists help clients navigate uncertainty, build resilience, and develop effective coping strategies. The service focuses on clarifying values, setting meaningful goals, and creating structured plans for successful life transformations.
People
Rachel Fleischman
LCSW, Founder
With 26 years of clinical experience, Rachel Fleischman specializes in couples therapy, anxiety treatment, and trauma healing. She integrates neuroscience research with compassionate care to create effective therapeutic interventions. Her practice combines evidence-based methodologies with personalized treatment plans tailored to individual client needs.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
We provide individual therapy, couples counseling, trauma-informed healing, and life transitions support. Sessions are available both in-person at our San Francisco office and through secure virtual platforms.
Are you licensed to practice in my state?
Yes, we offer therapy services to residents of California, New York, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania. Our therapist holds licenses valid in these states for both in-person and virtual sessions.
How much do sessions cost?
Individual sessions cost $295 for 50 minutes. Couples therapy sessions are $380 for 60 minutes. We provide superbills for potential insurance reimbursement through out-of-network benefits.
What happens in the first session?
The initial consultation discusses your therapeutic goals and current challenges. You'll receive a free 15-minute session to explore your needs before scheduling regular appointments that best suit your treatment plan.
Do you accept insurance?
We provide superbills for out-of-network insurance reimbursement. Many clients with PPO plans successfully claim partial reimbursement using our detailed documentation and guidance materials.
What are your therapy approaches?
Our evidence-based methods include attachment theory, neuroscience applications, EFT techniques, and trauma-informed care. Treatment plans integrate scientific research with personalized strategies for lasting behavioral change.
