Our Clinical Team
Get Matched With the Best Therapist Near You
Evidence-based. Expertly matched. In person or online across California.
As Featured In
What Kind of Support
Our Services
Not Sure Where to Start?
Take a Free Self-Assessment
Answer a few questions, get immediate results, and receive a detailed breakdown by email. Each quiz ends with the option to book a free 20-minute consult.
The Team
Meet Our Therapists
Every clinician on our team is expertly vetted — doctoral-level psychologists and licensed therapists selected for advanced training in specific evidence-based modalities. Less than 5% of applicants make it through our clinical review process.
Avigail Lev, PsyD
Founder & Clinical Director
Author of three books on ACT for couples and interpersonal problems. Founder of Bay Area CBT Center.
Molly Kierein, PsyD
Licensed Psychologist
Works with complex trauma and the patterns it leaves behind in relationships.
Lian Zhu, PhD
Licensed Psychologist
Exposure-based treatment for OCD, panic, and specific phobias.
Lori Sparrow, LMFT
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Works with people whose careers have quietly started running their lives.
Eva Schmeisser-Davis, LMFT
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Compassionate and direct — blends genuine warmth with clear, actionable steps toward change.
Manmeet Rattu, PsyD
Licensed Psychologist
Integrates clinical psychology, yoga therapeutics, and executive wellness for whole-person healing.
Jacqueline Robertson, LMFT
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Helps the nervous system finally feel safe enough to relax and trust again.
Gina Grammatico, LMFT
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Sees teenagers, and the families trying to reach them.
Trudy McMahon, LMFT
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Integrative somatic psychotherapist with 20+ years helping people heal at the intersection of mind, body, and spirit.
Nicole Grinsell, PhD
Licensed Psychologist
Helps high-achieving people look beneath anxiety and burnout to shift the patterns that keep them stuck.
Why Bay Area CBT Center Is Different
We believe exceptional therapy requires exceptional clinicians. Here's how we do things differently.
You scroll through dozens of profiles, unsure who actually specializes in what you need.
We match you with a specialist based on your specific concerns — not whoever has an opening.
Sessions feel like venting — you're heard, but nothing changes.
Every session is structured around evidence-based interventions that create measurable change.
Your therapist uses a one-size-fits-all approach with no clear treatment plan.
Your therapist selects from 10+ modalities (CBT, ACT, EMDR, Schema Therapy, etc.) based on what works for your situation.
You pay for therapy with no guarantee it's the right fit.
If the first match isn't right, we rematch you at no additional cost.
You hope therapy will eventually help but have no timeline or benchmarks.
You get a realistic timeline and measurable goals from the first session.
Therapy only addresses surface symptoms, leaving root patterns untouched.
We work at the schema level — interrupting the deep patterns that keep problems recurring.
How Matching Works
Three Steps to the Right Therapist
A free 20-minute call
You tell us what's going on and what you're looking for. Our care coordinator asks a few questions to understand your needs — no intake forms, no commitment.
We match you
Not whoever has an opening — whoever fits what you're bringing and how you want to work. We consider specialty, approach, personality, and schedule.
You start
Usually within a week. In person at one of our offices, or online from wherever you are in California. If the first fit isn't right, we rematch you at no cost.
Our Guarantee
If the first therapist isn't the right fit, we'll rematch you with someone else at no additional cost. No awkward conversations, no starting over.
Where We Practice
Offices & Online Across California
San Francisco
45 Franklin Street, Suite #210, San Francisco, CA 94102
In-person & online
Oakland
4283 Piedmont Ave, Suite A2, Oakland, CA
In-person & online
Marin
Marin County, CA
In-person & online
Roseville
Roseville, CA
In-person & online
Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Online therapy available
San Diego
San Diego, CA
Online therapy available
Online Across California
Secure video sessions from anywhere in California
All 9 therapists available online
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know which therapist is right for me?+
You don't have to figure that out alone. Book a free 20-minute consult and our care coordinator will ask about what's happening, what you're looking for, and match you with the right clinician. The filters above are for people who already know they want, say, EMDR or a couples specialist.
What if the first therapist isn't a good fit?+
Tell us and we'll rematch you at no cost. Fit matters more than almost anything else in therapy, and it isn't always obvious in the first session. Changing therapists here doesn't mean starting the search over.
Do you take insurance?+
We're out of network. Most PPO plans reimburse 50–80% of out-of-network care, and we provide superbills you can submit directly to your insurer. We'll walk you through what your plan covers before you start.
Can I see someone online instead of coming in?+
Yes. Every therapist here offers online sessions, and several work online only. Research consistently finds online therapy as effective as in-person for most concerns. You can switch between formats as needed.
How long does therapy usually take?+
It depends on what you're working on. Focused work on a specific problem often runs three to six months. Longer-standing patterns take longer. We'll give you a realistic sense early rather than leaving it open-ended.
Still Not Sure Who to Pick?
Most people aren't. Twenty minutes, no cost — we'll ask what's going on and match you with the right therapist. If the first fit isn't right, we'll rematch you at no charge.
Book a Free 20-Minute Consult