Therapy + COunseling In San Francisco + Benicia

INDIVIDUAL Therapy

Congratulations on arriving here! Therapy is a warm, welcoming, and non-judgmental space where you’re encouraged to slow down, reflect, and deepen your understanding of yourself. It’s a place to explore your thoughts, emotions, and patterns—and to work through whatever may be holding you back—so you can move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and authenticity.

At The Connective, we’re proud to have a team of thoughtful, highly trained therapists with a wide range of backgrounds, identities, and areas of specialization. While each of our clinicians brings their own unique perspective and approach to the work, they’re united by a shared commitment to providing inclusive, compassionate, and whole-person care.

Therapeutic
specializations

  • Life Transitions

  • Young Adulthood + “Quarter-Life Crises”

  • Generalized + Social Anxiety

  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

  • Stress + Burnout

  • Perfectionism + High Achievers

  • Depression

  • Self-Esteem + Personal Grownth

  • Co-Dependency

  • Relationship Conflict

  • Dating + Break-Ups

  • Communication Skills

  • Boundary Setting

  • Highly-Sensitive People

  • Trauma + Post-Traumatic Stress (PTSD)

  • Chronic Health Conditions

  • Somatic Awareness + Body-Based Healing

  • Racial Identity

  • Sexual + Gender Identity

  • Women’s Issues

  • Grief + Loss

  • Pregnancy, Pregnancy Loss and Postpartum Health

  • Anger Management

  • Spirituality

  • Therapy for Creatives

  • Compulsive Behavior

  • Imposter Syndrome

  • Attachment + Family Dynamics

BARIATRIC EVALUATIONS

Bariatric Surgery Evaluations & Post-Operative Coaching

If you’re considering weight loss surgery, your surgeon or insurance provider will likely require a psychological evaluation before the procedure. Several clinicians at The Connective specialize in pre-operative assessment and have extensive expertise in the psychological aspects of bariatric care. They are well-versed in various surgical procedures, pre-operative requirements, and the post-operative adjustments needed to support long-term success.

While bariatric surgery can be an effective tool in treating obesity, it doesn’t address the emotional and psychological factors that often accompany it. Post-operative coaching can be vital to the journey, especially for those facing social, emotional, behavioral, or lifestyle challenges after surgery.

Follow-up sessions often focus on:

  • Exploring your relationship with food

  • Developing sustainable, healthy habits

  • Building personalized strategies for lasting lifestyle change

Lasting results go beyond surgery; tending to your mental and emotional health is key to meaningful, sustainable progress.