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Studies show that a good relationship between client and therapist is essential for effective therapy, which is why we focus on making the perfect match.

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The best therapist fit for your needs!

The first step is finding your ideal therapist

98% of our clients at Bay Area CBT Center find the perfect therapist right away. If we don’t match you with the right fit initially, we’ll pair you with another therapist at no extra cost until you find exactly what you’re looking for.

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We understand the key to a perfect match

Perfecting the therapy matching process

1. Therapy Matching Quiz: Kickstart your path to personal growth by taking our tailored matching quiz. This ensures we match you with the therapy approach suited to your needs, for impactful therapy.

2. Matching Consult: After the quiz, book a consult to delve deeper into your unique situation. This ensures a precise therapist match.

3. Ideal Therapist Connection: Once matched, you’ll meet your therapist and begin working towards your mental health goals. We’re committed to your progress; if the match isn’t ideal, we’ll swiftly find a better fit.

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Transform Your Life Today!

If you’re grappling with feelings of anxiety, numbness, or depression, struggling to navigate conflict, life transitions, or the complexities of personal and professional relationships, you’re not alone. Seeking effective coping strategies and new tools to face life’s challenges is a brave step forward.

Integrative Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers a path to breaking free from unhelpful patterns, moving past stagnation, and implementing significant changes in your life. As a method grounded in scientific evidence, CBT has proven more effective than traditional talk therapies. At the Bay Area CBT Counseling Center, our goal is to assist you in identifying and overcoming the barriers that hinder you from achieving the fulfilling life you envision.

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Bay Area CBT Center

We Offer In-Person and Online Evidence-Based Therapy for Individuals, couples, and groups. 

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Individual Therapy

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Online Therapy

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Couples Therapy

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Groups & Retreats

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Executive Coaching

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Conditions We Treat

Mental Health Conditions We Treat

We treat stress, grief, Narcissistic Abuse Syndrome, loneliness and alienation, interpersonal schemas, motivation and attention difficulties, derealization, relationship issues, perfectionism and dorsal vagal shutdown. Below are some more issues we address

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Anxiety & Worry

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Panic Attacks

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Bipolar Disorder

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Body Dysmorphia

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Career Counseling

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Trauma & PTSD

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Depression

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Emotional Dysregulation

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Grief & Loss

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Low Self-Esteem

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OCD Disorders

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Phobias

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Procrastination

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Relationship Problems

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Social Anxiety

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Skin Picking & Pulling

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Work-Related Stress

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Insecure Attachment

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Stress & Rumination

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Narcissistic Abuse

Depression

Combat persistent sadness and regain joy

Mood Disorders

Stabilize mood and regulate emotions

Relationship issues

Build healthy and authentic connections

Personality Disorder

Strengthen resilience and distress tolerance

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Procrastination

Overcome delay and enhance productivity

Trauma & PTSD

Heal attachment wounds and past trauma

ADD & ADHD

Improve concentration, focus, and attention

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Work-Related Stress

Gain time management and assertiveness skills

Phobias & Fear

Manage fear and Dysregulation

Body Dysmorphia

Cultivate a positive body image and self-esteem

OCD Disorders

Decrease compulsions and intrusive thoughts

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Narcissistic Abuse

Recover from gaslighting and manipulation

Anxiety & Panic

Reduce anxiety and restore calm

Lack of Motivation

Reignite drive and execute tasks efficiently

Gender & Sextuality

Embrace your sexual and gender identity

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Insecurity

Cultivate self-assurance and confidence

Our Groups & Workshops

Discover unparalleled, innovative groups, workshops, and retreats designed to inspire and transform. Join us in-person in San Francisco, across the Bay Area, or from the comfort of your home with our online video sessions. Plus, experience our exclusive retreats offered across the country. Embrace the journey to self-improvement and connect with a community that supports your growth.

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Using NVC to Improve Communication

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T-Group: Interpersonal Mindfulness Practice

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Mindful Dating in the Digital Age

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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)

group schema therapy

Getting off the Fence with Schema Awareness

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Building Intimacy with Schema Awareness

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INNOVATIVE THERAPIES

How to Start Therapy with Us

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Book a free consult with our specialist to assess your needs.

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Therapist Match

We’ll match you with a therapist who fits your requirements.

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Schedule Your Session

Choose video, phone, or in-person for your first session.
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If the initial therapist match isn’t ideal, we’ll switch you for free.

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Integrative Therapy Services

Beyond Traditional Talk Therapy

Our center excels in weaving together a spectrum of therapeutic modalities, from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to Somatic Psychology and Mindfulness-Based Techniques, creating personalized, holistic treatment plans for profound healing.

Cutting-Edge, Research-Based Care​

At the Bay Area CBT Center, we are dedicated to evidence-based practice, staying at the forefront of the latest psychological research to ensure our clients benefit from the most effective, scientifically backed treatments available.

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Evidence-based therapy

Types of Therapy Sessions We Offer

In-Person Therapy

This is the most common type of therapy session. You come to one of our CBT counseling centers—in San Francisco or Oakland and meet with your therapist there. Individual therapy sessions are typically 50 minutes, couples therapy extends to one hour, and group therapy lasts for 90 minutes. Sessions can occur once a week, multiple times a week, or every other week, accommodating a range of needs and preferences .

Online Therapy/Teletherapy

We know that in today’s fast-paced world, it’s often difficult to make time for self-care. Therefore, we also offer online therapy through video or phone to help you fit your psychological health care into your busy schedule. Another option is hybrid therapy sessions,  alternating between online therapy and in-office sessions, depending on your specific needs. We offer online counseling across California and coaching sessions across the United States. 

Therapy Outside the Office

We provide therapy outside the office. For example, if you struggle with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), hoarding, or social anxiety, we may conduct therapy-assisted exposures and accompany you to the location you fear.  Practicing exposure in the real world is the most effective way to overcome OCD, hoarding, social anxiety, and specific phobias. In exposure treatment, your therapist  provides you with coaching  in the present moment.

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Meet Our Team of Therapists

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Avigail Lev, PsyD

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Molly Keirein, PsyD

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Vesal Vakili, LMFT

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Lian Zhu, PhD

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Lori Sparrow, LMFT

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Eva Schmeisser, LMFT

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Manmeet Rattu, PsyD

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Jacqueline Robertson, LMFT

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Our Promise

  • Expert Care: Professional, experienced mental health care team.
  • Right Therapist Guarantee: We ensure a compatible therapist match.
  • Deep, Lasting Change: Focused on meaningful, long-term solutions.
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Check Out Our Books

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in the Bay Area. You could say we wrote the books on it.

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INNOVATIVE THERAPIES

Integrative, Holistic, Effective Therapy

At the Bay Area CBT Center, we redefine the journey to mental wellness.
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Check Out Our CBT Quizzes

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Procrastination Quiz

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Self-Compassion Quiz

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Workplace Schemas Quiz

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Relationship Satisfaction Quiz

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