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Your Trusted Mental Health Therapist in San Francisco
As a licensed clinical psychologist with over a decade of experience, I specialize in providing tailored mental health services to adolescents, adults, and couples in San Francisco. My approach emphasizes building strong therapeutic relationships to create a safe space for exploring emotional, behavioral, and interpersonal challenges. With extensive training from institutions like The Wright Institute and clinical experience at universities including UC-Berkeley, I offer evidence-based therapy for depression, anxiety, LGBTQ concerns, and life transitions. I hold a doctorate in Clinical Psychology and have dedicated my career to helping clients develop coping strategies, improve relationships, and enhance self-worth.My practice combines academic rigor with compassionate care, serving diverse populations through individual therapy, couples counseling, and specialized support for university students. I maintain active involvement in supervision and mentoring for emerging psychologists while adapting therapeutic techniques to meet each client's unique needs. My commitment to accessibility includes sliding fee options and collaboration with parents, educators, and medical professionals to support holistic client well-being.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Counseling
Adolescent Support
LGBTQ Affirmative Therapy
University Student Services
Trauma-Informed Care
Crisis Intervention
Parent Consultation
Identity Exploration
Life Transition Support
Highlights and features
- Over 10 years of clinical experience with diverse populations
- APA-accredited predoctoral internship training
- Sliding fee scale for financial accessibility
- Collaboration with parents and educational professionals
- Specialized university student mental health support
Associations and certifications
- American Psychological Association
Services
Individual Therapy
Personalized mental health treatment addressing depression, anxiety, and life challenges through evidence-based techniques. Clients develop coping strategies, improve self-awareness, and build emotional resilience. Sessions focus on creating safe therapeutic relationships to explore personal growth opportunities.
Couples Counseling
Specialized support for romantic partners navigating relationship challenges, communication issues, and life transitions. Helps couples rebuild trust, improve intimacy, and develop healthier conflict resolution patterns through structured therapeutic interventions.
Adolescent Support
Tailored therapy for teenagers addressing identity development, family dynamics, and academic stressors. Incorporates family systems approaches while building adolescent coping skills and social-emotional competencies through age-appropriate interventions.
LGBTQ Affirmative Therapy
Specialized care addressing unique challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals, including coming out processes, discrimination impacts, and intersectional identity exploration in a supportive therapeutic environment.
University Student Services
Targeted support for university students managing academic pressure, identity development, and transitional challenges. Combines crisis intervention with skill-building strategies to enhance academic and personal success during critical developmental years.
People
Dr-david-guarnieri
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Licensed psychologist with 10+ years experience in mental health services, specializing in adolescent and adult therapy. Holds doctorate from The Wright Institute and has served university populations since 2008.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
I employ evidence-based methods tailored to individual needs, including cognitive-behavioral techniques, psychodynamic exploration, and mindfulness practices.
Do you accept insurance?
While I don't directly bill insurance, I provide super-bills for potential PPO plan reimbursement and accept pre-tax medical savings account payments.
Are sliding scale fees available?
Yes, limited sliding scale appointments are available based on financial circumstances - please discuss during initial consultation.
What ages do you work with?
I specialize in adolescent through adult populations, with extensive experience supporting university students and LGBTQ+ individuals.
How long are sessions?
Standard sessions last 50 minutes, with some flexibility available for initial consultations and crisis situations.
Do you offer telehealth options?
Telehealth availability depends on current licensing regulations and client location - please inquire about current service options.
