Community Resources
Viewing resources in the category
This list includes resources compiled by Member Support and GGMG members. If you would like to add to the list or make a suggestion, please contact resourcelist@ggmg.org.
**GGMG Members** are noted
**Member recommended** vendors have been mentioned on the forums
Adult Therapy
WELLWOMAN: Phyllis Timoll
"Through dietary and lifestyle changes I coach moms to create a happy, healthy life in a way that is flexible, fun, balanced, and free of denial."
(443) 253-1873
Jewish Family Children's Services
(415) 449-1200
2150 Post Street, San Francisco CA 94115 (Western Addition)
http://www.jfcs.org/services- Sliding Scale Therapy
- Multiple individual practitioners & group therapy
- Accepts new patients with 1 week lead time
- Evening appointments available, depending on therapist
- Accepts insurance (call for details)
- Specializes in Individual, Couple, Family and Child therapy, depression, anxiety disorders, grief or loss, loneliness, life
transitions, relationship building
SUICIDE Prevention & Crisis Hotline
(415) 499-1100
(It is important for anyone who might be experiencing suicidal thoughts/ideas/plans to call this number.)
CPMC Outpatient Mental Health Clinic
(415) 600-3247
2323 Sacramento Street, San Francisco CA 94115 (Western Addition)
- Sliding Scale Therapy
- Multiple individual practitioners
- Accepts new patients with 1 week lead time - Evening appts. depending on therapist
- Pricing: $53 1st visit - $28 to $38 for ongoing visits
- Specializes in Individual, Couple, Family and Child therapy, depression, anxiety disorders, grief or loss, loneliness, life transitions, relationship building
- Member Recommended
Jonathan (Jeb) Berkeley, PhD
(415) 563-8521
3405 Sacramento Street, San Francisco CA 94118 (Pacific Heights)
220 Bush Street, Suite 1800, San Francisco CA 94104 (Downtown)
http://jeberkeley.com
- Sliding scale therapy (on an individual basis)
- Accepts new patients with one week lead-time
- Evening appointments available
- Does not accept insurance, but will provide super bill for insurance
- Specializes in Individual, Couple, family and Adolescent therapy, family guidance, parental guidance and family formation
- Member Recommended
Daryl-Anne Goldman, PhD
(415) 337-4519
1231 Market Street, Suite 810, San Francisco CA 94103 (Civic Center)
- Accepts New Patients with one week lead time
- Evening appointments
- Accepts insurance: Blue Cross & Health Net
- Specializes in individual counseling, depression, anxiety
- Cognitive Behavioral Health
- Member Recommended
Jonathon Gray, MFT
(415) 563-2333
3529 Sacramento St 94118 - Presidio Heights
http://drjonathongray.com/
- Accepts new patients with one week lead time
- Evening appointments available
- Does not accept insurance, but will provide super bill for insurance
- Specializes in marriage and family counseling
- Hypnotherapy
- Member Recommended
Nova Goldberg, MFT
(415) 218-3672
2860 Laguna Street, San Francisco CA 94123 (Cow Hollow/Marina)
http://novagoldberg.com/
GGMG Discount: 10% for current GGMG members
- Sliding scale therapy
- Accepts new patients with one week lead time
- Evening appointments until 9pm
- Does not accept insurance, but will provide super bill for insurance
- Specializes individual, couple and adolescent counseling, parenting transition, postpartum depression, work life balance, adopting to new parenting roles, introducing brothers and sisters into family unit
- Solution focused brief therapy
- Member Recommended
Laura Hannibal, MST - Internship
(415) 255-2656
2964 Fillmore Street 94123 - Cow Hollow/Marina
http://www.goodtherapy.org/laura-hannibal-therapist.php
- Sliding scale therapy
- Accepts New Patients with one week lead time
- Evening appointments available
- Does not accept insurance, but will provide super bill for insurance
- Specializes individual and couple counseling, parenting, relationships & anxiety
- Cognitive Behavioral and Mindfulness therapy
- Member Recommended
Shira Shore, LMFT
(415) 386-7853
584 43rd Ave 94121 - Outer Richmond
www.shirashore.com
- Sliding scale therapy
- Accepts new patients with one week lead time
- Evening & weekend appointments, when available
- Does not accept insurance but will provide super bill for insurance
- Specializes in individual, couple and family counseling - life transitions, grief, loss therapy
- Member Recommended
Catherine Singstad, MFT
(415) 255-4117
3646 24th Street, San Francisco CA 94110 (Mission/Noe Valley)
http://www.catherinesingstad.com/new/
- GGMG Discount: 10% for current GGMG members
- Sliding scale therapy: during daytime appointments
- Accepts new patients with one week lead time
- Evening appointments available
- Does not accept insurance, but will provide super bill for insurance
- Specializes in Individual, Couple, Family and Adolescent counseling, relationships, conflicts, self-esteem & eating disorders, ind and body approach, emotionally-focused and eclectic therapy
Betty Michaud, MFT
(415) 997-8761
55 New Montgomery St 94105 (Downtown & Noe Valley)
- Sliding scale therapy
- GGMG Discount: 20% for current GGMG members
- Accepts new patients with one to two weeks lead-time
- Limited evenings
- Does not accept insurance, but will provide master bill
- Specializes in individual, couple and family counseling, anxiety, depression, transitioning relationship therapy
- Member Recommended
- Member Owned
Melodie Del Rio, MFT
(415) 710-8943
946 Irving Street, Suite E, San Francisco CA 94122 (Inner Sunset)
3195 California Street, San Francisco CA 94113 (Laurel Heights)
http://sftherapyandcounseling.com/
- Sliding scale therapy
- GGMG Discount: reduced fee for current members
- Accepts new patients with one week lead time
- Evening appointments up to 8pm
- Accepts Blue Cross, Blue Shield or will provide super bill for out-of-network
- Specializes in individual, couples and children counseling - new parent transition, postpartum depression, psychodynamic therapy
- Specializes in child therapy (5 years old & up), psychoanalytic therapy, psychodynamic therapy & attachment focus
- Therapy only, does not provide testing for Autism or ADHD
“I have a special interest in working with pregnant and new mothers; parents; couples; and children. I have been working with families and couples for over ten years. I often see people with the following concerns: self esteem, anxiety, depression, life transition, loss and grief (including pregnancy loss), identity, relationship concerns, and painful/ difficult childhoods. When working with parents, I often provide support in the following areas: concerns around becoming a parent, life balance, postpartum depression and anxiety, uncertainty around parenting, sibling adjustment, parenting philosophy/ style, conflicts with partner around parenting, child's temperament/
development, and family of origin concerns.”
- Member Recommended
Robert Solley, PhD
(415) 550-8725
414 Gough Street, Suite 5, San Francisco CA 94102 (Hayes Valley)
http://www.solutions4couples.com/
- Sliding scale therapy
- Accepts new patients with one week lead time
- Saturday and evening appointments until 7pm
- Does not accept insurance, but will provide super bill for insurance
- Specializes in couple counseling and is an associate of the Couples Institute in Menlo Park – EFT incorporated in therapy
Susan Moore, MFT
(415) 820-1557
414 Gough Street, Suite #3, San Francisco CA 94102 (Hayes Valley)
http://susanmooremft.com/
- Sliding scale therapy
- Accepts new patients with one week lead time
- Evening appointments
- Does not accept insurance, but will provide super bill for insurance
- Specializes in teens and adolescents, family, individual and couples counseling, depression, anxiety, postpartum depression, new mother transition, psycho dynamic, somatic and analytic therapy
Elizabeth Sullivan
- Member Recommended
Jodie Stein
Jodie Stein, MFT
3253 Steiner Street,
San Francisco CA 94123 (Cow Hollow/Marina)
jodie@jodiestein.com
- Healing Hikes: in-person, outdoor workshops for women in relationship transition. Saturdays, Bay Area locations vary.
- Online workshops and support groups for women healing from breakup & divorce. Topics include: attachment, boundaries, nervous system regulation, dating, and co-dependency.
Register online: www.jodiestein.com/events
- Member Recommended
- Member Owned
Virginia Todd, Ed.D.
3608 Sacramento Street
San Francisco, CA
(415) 541-5041
- Member Recommended
Lauren Britt, LCSW
415-385-7310
399 Laurel Street, San Francisco CA 94118 (Laurel Village & Pacific Heights)
www.laurenbrittlcsw.com
- GGMG Member Discount (10% for appts between the hours of 9:30am and 2:30pm)
- Accepts new patients with 1 week lead time - Evening until 6pm
- Does not accept insurance, but will provide super bill for insurance
- Specializes in Individual, Couple and Adolescent therapy
- Solution focused, practical and cognitive behavioral therapy
Lauren Britt provides effective and empathic solution focused therapy for individuals, couples and families in the San Francisco Bay Area. With over twenty years of experience, Lauren Britt helps people of all ages change self-defeating behaviors into actions that are satisfying and life affirming.
- Member Recommended
TALK Line: parental support line
The TALK Line offers compassionate support over the phone to parents / caregivers of children under the age of 18 in the Bay Area. The TALK Line operates round-the-clock, 24/7, 365 days a year and is staffed by trained volunteers who provide support through the numerous challenges found in life and parenting.
CALL THE TALK LINE: (415) 441-KIDS (5437)
Emergency
SUICIDE Prevention & Crisis Hotline
(415) 499-1100
(It is important for anyone who might be experiencing suicidal thoughts/ideas/plans to call this number.)
- Member Recommended
TALK Line: parental support line
The TALK Line offers compassionate support over the phone to parents / caregivers of children under the age of 18 in the Bay Area. The TALK Line operates round-the-clock, 24/7, 365 days a year and is staffed by trained volunteers who provide support through the numerous challenges found in life and parenting.
CALL THE TALK LINE: (415) 441-KIDS (5437)
Lifestyle & Jobcoaching
WELLWOMAN: Phyllis Timoll
"Through dietary and lifestyle changes I coach moms to create a happy, healthy life in a way that is flexible, fun, balanced, and free of denial."
(443) 253-1873
Specialized Centers
Jewish Family Children's Services
(415) 449-1200
2150 Post Street, San Francisco CA 94115 (Western Addition)
http://www.jfcs.org/services- Sliding Scale Therapy
- Multiple individual practitioners & group therapy
- Accepts new patients with 1 week lead time
- Evening appointments available, depending on therapist
- Accepts insurance (call for details)
- Specializes in Individual, Couple, Family and Child therapy, depression, anxiety disorders, grief or loss, loneliness, life
transitions, relationship building
CPMC Outpatient Mental Health Clinic
(415) 600-3247
2323 Sacramento Street, San Francisco CA 94115 (Western Addition)
- Sliding Scale Therapy
- Multiple individual practitioners
- Accepts new patients with 1 week lead time - Evening appts. depending on therapist
- Pricing: $53 1st visit - $28 to $38 for ongoing visits
- Specializes in Individual, Couple, Family and Child therapy, depression, anxiety disorders, grief or loss, loneliness, life transitions, relationship building
Support Groups
- Member Recommended
Jodie Stein
Jodie Stein, MFT
3253 Steiner Street,
San Francisco CA 94123 (Cow Hollow/Marina)
jodie@jodiestein.com
- Healing Hikes: in-person, outdoor workshops for women in relationship transition. Saturdays, Bay Area locations vary.
- Online workshops and support groups for women healing from breakup & divorce. Topics include: attachment, boundaries, nervous system regulation, dating, and co-dependency.
Register online: www.jodiestein.com/events
Therapists
- Member Recommended
Jonathan (Jeb) Berkeley, PhD
(415) 563-8521
3405 Sacramento Street, San Francisco CA 94118 (Pacific Heights)
220 Bush Street, Suite 1800, San Francisco CA 94104 (Downtown)
http://jeberkeley.com
- Sliding scale therapy (on an individual basis)
- Accepts new patients with one week lead-time
- Evening appointments available
- Does not accept insurance, but will provide super bill for insurance
- Specializes in Individual, Couple, family and Adolescent therapy, family guidance, parental guidance and family formation
- Member Recommended
Daryl-Anne Goldman, PhD
(415) 337-4519
1231 Market Street, Suite 810, San Francisco CA 94103 (Civic Center)
- Accepts New Patients with one week lead time
- Evening appointments
- Accepts insurance: Blue Cross & Health Net
- Specializes in individual counseling, depression, anxiety
- Cognitive Behavioral Health
- Member Recommended
Jonathon Gray, MFT
(415) 563-2333
3529 Sacramento St 94118 - Presidio Heights
http://drjonathongray.com/
- Accepts new patients with one week lead time
- Evening appointments available
- Does not accept insurance, but will provide super bill for insurance
- Specializes in marriage and family counseling
- Hypnotherapy
- Member Recommended
Nova Goldberg, MFT
(415) 218-3672
2860 Laguna Street, San Francisco CA 94123 (Cow Hollow/Marina)
http://novagoldberg.com/
GGMG Discount: 10% for current GGMG members
- Sliding scale therapy
- Accepts new patients with one week lead time
- Evening appointments until 9pm
- Does not accept insurance, but will provide super bill for insurance
- Specializes individual, couple and adolescent counseling, parenting transition, postpartum depression, work life balance, adopting to new parenting roles, introducing brothers and sisters into family unit
- Solution focused brief therapy
- Member Recommended
Laura Hannibal, MST - Internship
(415) 255-2656
2964 Fillmore Street 94123 - Cow Hollow/Marina
http://www.goodtherapy.org/laura-hannibal-therapist.php
- Sliding scale therapy
- Accepts New Patients with one week lead time
- Evening appointments available
- Does not accept insurance, but will provide super bill for insurance
- Specializes individual and couple counseling, parenting, relationships & anxiety
- Cognitive Behavioral and Mindfulness therapy
- Member Recommended
Shira Shore, LMFT
(415) 386-7853
584 43rd Ave 94121 - Outer Richmond
www.shirashore.com
- Sliding scale therapy
- Accepts new patients with one week lead time
- Evening & weekend appointments, when available
- Does not accept insurance but will provide super bill for insurance
- Specializes in individual, couple and family counseling - life transitions, grief, loss therapy
- Member Recommended
Catherine Singstad, MFT
(415) 255-4117
3646 24th Street, San Francisco CA 94110 (Mission/Noe Valley)
http://www.catherinesingstad.com/new/
- GGMG Discount: 10% for current GGMG members
- Sliding scale therapy: during daytime appointments
- Accepts new patients with one week lead time
- Evening appointments available
- Does not accept insurance, but will provide super bill for insurance
- Specializes in Individual, Couple, Family and Adolescent counseling, relationships, conflicts, self-esteem & eating disorders, ind and body approach, emotionally-focused and eclectic therapy
Betty Michaud, MFT
(415) 997-8761
55 New Montgomery St 94105 (Downtown & Noe Valley)
- Sliding scale therapy
- GGMG Discount: 20% for current GGMG members
- Accepts new patients with one to two weeks lead-time
- Limited evenings
- Does not accept insurance, but will provide master bill
- Specializes in individual, couple and family counseling, anxiety, depression, transitioning relationship therapy
- Member Recommended
- Member Owned
Melodie Del Rio, MFT
(415) 710-8943
946 Irving Street, Suite E, San Francisco CA 94122 (Inner Sunset)
3195 California Street, San Francisco CA 94113 (Laurel Heights)
http://sftherapyandcounseling.com/
- Sliding scale therapy
- GGMG Discount: reduced fee for current members
- Accepts new patients with one week lead time
- Evening appointments up to 8pm
- Accepts Blue Cross, Blue Shield or will provide super bill for out-of-network
- Specializes in individual, couples and children counseling - new parent transition, postpartum depression, psychodynamic therapy
- Specializes in child therapy (5 years old & up), psychoanalytic therapy, psychodynamic therapy & attachment focus
- Therapy only, does not provide testing for Autism or ADHD
“I have a special interest in working with pregnant and new mothers; parents; couples; and children. I have been working with families and couples for over ten years. I often see people with the following concerns: self esteem, anxiety, depression, life transition, loss and grief (including pregnancy loss), identity, relationship concerns, and painful/ difficult childhoods. When working with parents, I often provide support in the following areas: concerns around becoming a parent, life balance, postpartum depression and anxiety, uncertainty around parenting, sibling adjustment, parenting philosophy/ style, conflicts with partner around parenting, child's temperament/
development, and family of origin concerns.”
- Member Recommended
Robert Solley, PhD
(415) 550-8725
414 Gough Street, Suite 5, San Francisco CA 94102 (Hayes Valley)
http://www.solutions4couples.com/
- Sliding scale therapy
- Accepts new patients with one week lead time
- Saturday and evening appointments until 7pm
- Does not accept insurance, but will provide super bill for insurance
- Specializes in couple counseling and is an associate of the Couples Institute in Menlo Park – EFT incorporated in therapy
Susan Moore, MFT
(415) 820-1557
414 Gough Street, Suite #3, San Francisco CA 94102 (Hayes Valley)
http://susanmooremft.com/
- Sliding scale therapy
- Accepts new patients with one week lead time
- Evening appointments
- Does not accept insurance, but will provide super bill for insurance
- Specializes in teens and adolescents, family, individual and couples counseling, depression, anxiety, postpartum depression, new mother transition, psycho dynamic, somatic and analytic therapy
Elizabeth Sullivan
- Member Recommended
- Member Owned
Virginia Todd, Ed.D.
3608 Sacramento Street
San Francisco, CA
(415) 541-5041
- Member Recommended
Lauren Britt, LCSW
415-385-7310
399 Laurel Street, San Francisco CA 94118 (Laurel Village & Pacific Heights)
www.laurenbrittlcsw.com
- GGMG Member Discount (10% for appts between the hours of 9:30am and 2:30pm)
- Accepts new patients with 1 week lead time - Evening until 6pm
- Does not accept insurance, but will provide super bill for insurance
- Specializes in Individual, Couple and Adolescent therapy
- Solution focused, practical and cognitive behavioral therapy
Lauren Britt provides effective and empathic solution focused therapy for individuals, couples and families in the San Francisco Bay Area. With over twenty years of experience, Lauren Britt helps people of all ages change self-defeating behaviors into actions that are satisfying and life affirming.
Child Therapy
Parents Place
(415) 359-2454
1710 Scott Street, San Francisco, CA 94115
https://parentsplace.jfcs.org
- Additional locations in San Mateo, San Rafael, and Santa Rosa
- Parents Place is a program of Jewish Family and Children’s Services (non-sectarian)
- Specialized therapies, clinical services, social skills groups, and expert teams to support children
- Staff includes licensed child psychologists, clinical social workers, occupational therapists, and speech therapists who work holistically together
Masonic Center for Youth and Families
(877) 488-6293
6 Funston Ave., San Francisco, CA 94129
http://www.mcyaf.org
- Welcomes families with children, adolescents, and young adults ages 4 to 24
- Sliding scale - while they do not bill insurance companies directly, they provide clients with the documentation necessary to submit claims to their own insurance plan. The clinician who works with each family will assist in reviewing the range of recommended services and establishing a payment plan that fits each family’s budget and needs.
- Offer Individual and Family Therapy, Educational Therapy, Group Therapy and Workshops
Jennifer Katz, MS, CCC-SLP
(415) 550 - 8255
901 Castro Street, San Francisco, CA 94131 (Noe Valley)
256 Laguna Honda Boulevard, San Francisco, CA 94116 (Midtown Terrace)
742 14th Street, San Francisco, CA 94114 (Castro)
650 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA 94117 (Hayes Valley)
www.katzspeech.com
- GGMG Discount: 10% for current GGMG members
- Sliding scale therapy
- Accepts new patients with one to two weeks lead time
- Early morning, evenings or weekend appointments available
- Office, school and home visits also available
- In Network with all major insurance carriers
- Specializes in child speech language assessment and therapy
(age 18 months & up) - Speech therapy for Children with Autism
- Mandarin, Cantonese, Spanish speaking therapists available
Laura Cayan, PsyD
San Francisco Family Practice
(415) 563-1033
2161 Union Street, Suite 5, San Francisco, CA 94123 (Cow Hollow)
www.sffamilypractice.com
- Accepts new patients with a two week lead time
- Does not accept insurance, but will provide a super bill for insurance
- Practice specializes in family-focused evidence-based psychotherapy for children, adolescents and their families (toddler to teen), ADHD assessment, anxiety and mood-related disorders as well as acute and chronic medical conditions. high-risk behaviors (suicidal), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Treatment (DBT) and mindfulness-based therapies.
Kimberley Tompkins, PsyD
San Francisco Family Practice
(415) 563-1033
2161 Union Street, Suite 5, San Francisco, CA 94123 (Cow Hollow)
www.sffamilypractice.com
- Accepts new patients with a two week lead time
- Does not accept insurance, but will provide a super bill for insurance
- Practice specializes in family-focused evidence-based psychotherapy for children, adolescents and their families (toddler to teen), ADHD assessment,
anxiety and mood-related disorders as well as acute and chronic medical conditions. high-risk behaviors (suicidal), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Treatment (DBT) and mindfulness-based therapies.
Osher Center for Integrative Medicine at UCSF Medical Center
(415) 353-7720
1545 Divisadero Street, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94143 (Lower Pacific Heights)
www.osher.ucsf.edu
- Accepts new patients with a two week lead time
- All major insurance carriers accepted (patient to check coverage)
- Specializes in family-focused evidence-based psychotherapy for children, adolescents and their families (toddler to teen) incorporating mindfulness and practical skills
- Sessions available (and occasional groups) on parenting challenging behaviors.
Janet Green, M.S., P.T.
(415) 664-60614200 Irving Street, San Francisco, CA 94122 (Inner Sunset)
www.developmentalprogressions.com
- Accepts new patients with a two week lead time, one week for emergency situations
- Weekend appointments available
- Does not accept insurance, but will provide super bill for insurance
- Specializes in Pediatric Physical Therapy and Neurology (from Birth to Young Adults) - Developmental challenges, diagnosis of Autism, ADHD & Sensory Processing Disorder
Andrea Samuels, Ph.D.
(510) 847-4858
121 Clement Street, San Francisco, CA 94118 (Inner Richmond)
http://drandreasamuels.com/
- Sliding scale therapy
- Accepts new patients with a two week lead time
- No evenings or weekends available
- Does not accept insurance, but will provide super bill for insurance
- Specializes in child and adolescent therapy (3 & up) – ADHD testing & therapy, structural family therapy, CBT, Emotion-focused therapies (AEDP)
Seesaw: Sabrina Gabel, Ph.D (Child Psychologist & Director)
(415) 553-8070
600A Octavia Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 (Hayes Valley)
www.seesawsf.com
- Fees are reduced for Psychologist Post-doctoral Fellows or Interns
- Accepts new patients with a two week lead time
- Early evening & Saturday appointments
- Does not accept insurance, but will provide super bill for insurance
- Specializes in child therapy (3 to 16 years for therapy - 12 months to 16 years for consultation/play observation.) - social skills, anxiety, Autism
- Spectrum Disorder, ADHD/LD (Testing & Therapy), giftedness, sensory processing, mood disorder, learning disorders
- Tailored parent coaching, CBT, play therapy
Anne Diedrich, MFT
(415) 673-7597
2772 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA 94115 (Lower Pacific Heights)
www.childandadulttherapy.com
- Sliding scale therapy
- Accepts new patients with a two week lead time
- Early morning & evening appointments
- Does not accept insurance, but will provide super bill for insurance
- Specializes in child therapy (Birth to 15 years old) – interpersonal and relational therapy; psychodynamic psychotherapy, ADHD therapy (no testing), Abuse Counseling, mindfulness, MBCT
Karen Wolfe, MFT
(415) 420-9459
3150 18th Street, Suite 255, San Francisco, CA 94110 (Mission)
3704 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, CA 94549
www.SFBayPlayTherapy.com
- Sliding scale therapy
- Accepts new patients with a two week lead time
- Limited 6pm and 7pm appointments
- Does not accept insurance, but will provide super bill for insurance
- Specializes in child and family play therapy (age range 3-12 years old), learning and sensory differences, ADHD & Autism therapy, social skills groups, and Hand in Hand Parenting.
- Member Recommended
- Member Owned
Melodie Del Rio, MFT
(415) 710-8943
946 Irving Street, Suite E, San Francisco CA 94122 (Inner Sunset)
3195 California Street, San Francisco CA 94113 (Laurel Heights)
http://sftherapyandcounseling.com/
- Sliding scale therapy
- GGMG Discount: reduced fee for current members
- Accepts new patients with one week lead time
- Evening appointments up to 8pm
- Accepts Blue Cross, Blue Shield or will provide super bill for out-of-network
- Specializes in individual, couples and children counseling - new parent transition, postpartum depression, psychodynamic therapy
- Specializes in child therapy (5 years old & up), psychoanalytic therapy, psychodynamic therapy & attachment focus
- Therapy only, does not provide testing for Autism or ADHD
“I have a special interest in working with pregnant and new mothers; parents; couples; and children. I have been working with families and couples for over ten years. I often see people with the following concerns: self esteem, anxiety, depression, life transition, loss and grief (including pregnancy loss), identity, relationship concerns, and painful/ difficult childhoods. When working with parents, I often provide support in the following areas: concerns around becoming a parent, life balance, postpartum depression and anxiety, uncertainty around parenting, sibling adjustment, parenting philosophy/ style, conflicts with partner around parenting, child's temperament/
development, and family of origin concerns.”
CPMC Kalmanovitz Child Development Center
(415) 600-6200
1625 Van Ness, 3rd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94107 (Pacific Heights)
http://www.cpmc.org/advanced/p...
- Accepts all major insurance
- Accepts new patients with a one month lead time
- Emergency care available sooner
- Specializes in developmental/behavioral pediatrics, Early Intervention/Parent
- Infant Program, Educational Therapy, Learning Assessments, Psychology/Psychiatry, speech therapy
UCSF's Children's Center at Langley Porter Psychiatric Institute
(415) 476 - 9000
1975 4th Street, San Francisco, CA 94158 (SOMA)
http://psych.ucsf.edu/lpphc/ca...
- Accepts all major insurances -- coverage to be determined
- Accepts new patients with a one month lead time
- Emergency care available sooner
- Specializes in child therapy: Autism and other forms of pervasive developmental disorder, affective disorder such as depression and mania, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and Tourette's and tic disorders, suicidal thoughts.
UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital
(415) 476 - 7500
401 Parnassus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94143 (Cole Valley)
http://www.ucsfbenioffchildren...
- Accepts new patients with one month lead time
- Emergency care available sooner
- Accepts all major insurance carriers - coverage to be determined
- Specializes in consultation, evaluation and treatment for children and teens with emotional, psychological and cognitive problems
Erika Cardamone, SLP
(415) 494 - 7571
In-home consultations
www.thespeechies.com
- Accepts new patients with a two week lead time
- Evenings and weekend appointments
- Accepts insurance: Partner with Blue Shield of California
- Specializes in child speech-language pathology (0 to 3 years old), feeding and swallowing training
Kimberly Christensen, M.S., CCC-SLP
(415) 935 - 0412
2340 Irving Street, Suite 108, San Francisco, CA 94122 (Outer Sunset)
www.sfspeechforkids.com
- Sliding scale therapy (limited)
- GGMG Member Discount for uninsured members - 10%
- Accepts new patients with a two week lead time
- Saturdays appointments from 8:30am-1pm
- Accepts Insurance: Blue Shield PPO (including Covered California plans; excluding Blue Shield EPO plans); Anthem PPO and EPO plans (including Covered California plans); Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO plans from any state; Health Net PPO (prior authorization required); Kaiser (requires referral through Kaiser’s system)
- Specializes in child speech-language pathology (18 months & up), speech and language testing, speech and language therapy, including for children with Autism, play-based therapy
Hospitals and Specialty Centers
Parents Place
(415) 359-2454
1710 Scott Street, San Francisco, CA 94115
https://parentsplace.jfcs.org
- Additional locations in San Mateo, San Rafael, and Santa Rosa
- Parents Place is a program of Jewish Family and Children’s Services (non-sectarian)
- Specialized therapies, clinical services, social skills groups, and expert teams to support children
- Staff includes licensed child psychologists, clinical social workers, occupational therapists, and speech therapists who work holistically together
Masonic Center for Youth and Families
(877) 488-6293
6 Funston Ave., San Francisco, CA 94129
http://www.mcyaf.org
- Welcomes families with children, adolescents, and young adults ages 4 to 24
- Sliding scale - while they do not bill insurance companies directly, they provide clients with the documentation necessary to submit claims to their own insurance plan. The clinician who works with each family will assist in reviewing the range of recommended services and establishing a payment plan that fits each family’s budget and needs.
- Offer Individual and Family Therapy, Educational Therapy, Group Therapy and Workshops
CPMC Kalmanovitz Child Development Center
(415) 600-6200
1625 Van Ness, 3rd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94107 (Pacific Heights)
http://www.cpmc.org/advanced/p...
- Accepts all major insurance
- Accepts new patients with a one month lead time
- Emergency care available sooner
- Specializes in developmental/behavioral pediatrics, Early Intervention/Parent
- Infant Program, Educational Therapy, Learning Assessments, Psychology/Psychiatry, speech therapy
UCSF's Children's Center at Langley Porter Psychiatric Institute
(415) 476 - 9000
1975 4th Street, San Francisco, CA 94158 (SOMA)
http://psych.ucsf.edu/lpphc/ca...
- Accepts all major insurances -- coverage to be determined
- Accepts new patients with a one month lead time
- Emergency care available sooner
- Specializes in child therapy: Autism and other forms of pervasive developmental disorder, affective disorder such as depression and mania, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and Tourette's and tic disorders, suicidal thoughts.
UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital
(415) 476 - 7500
401 Parnassus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94143 (Cole Valley)
http://www.ucsfbenioffchildren...
- Accepts new patients with one month lead time
- Emergency care available sooner
- Accepts all major insurance carriers - coverage to be determined
- Specializes in consultation, evaluation and treatment for children and teens with emotional, psychological and cognitive problems
Individual Child Therapists
Laura Cayan, PsyD
San Francisco Family Practice
(415) 563-1033
2161 Union Street, Suite 5, San Francisco, CA 94123 (Cow Hollow)
www.sffamilypractice.com
- Accepts new patients with a two week lead time
- Does not accept insurance, but will provide a super bill for insurance
- Practice specializes in family-focused evidence-based psychotherapy for children, adolescents and their families (toddler to teen), ADHD assessment, anxiety and mood-related disorders as well as acute and chronic medical conditions. high-risk behaviors (suicidal), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Treatment (DBT) and mindfulness-based therapies.
Kimberley Tompkins, PsyD
San Francisco Family Practice
(415) 563-1033
2161 Union Street, Suite 5, San Francisco, CA 94123 (Cow Hollow)
www.sffamilypractice.com
- Accepts new patients with a two week lead time
- Does not accept insurance, but will provide a super bill for insurance
- Practice specializes in family-focused evidence-based psychotherapy for children, adolescents and their families (toddler to teen), ADHD assessment,
anxiety and mood-related disorders as well as acute and chronic medical conditions. high-risk behaviors (suicidal), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Treatment (DBT) and mindfulness-based therapies.
Osher Center for Integrative Medicine at UCSF Medical Center
(415) 353-7720
1545 Divisadero Street, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94143 (Lower Pacific Heights)
www.osher.ucsf.edu
- Accepts new patients with a two week lead time
- All major insurance carriers accepted (patient to check coverage)
- Specializes in family-focused evidence-based psychotherapy for children, adolescents and their families (toddler to teen) incorporating mindfulness and practical skills
- Sessions available (and occasional groups) on parenting challenging behaviors.
Janet Green, M.S., P.T.
(415) 664-60614200 Irving Street, San Francisco, CA 94122 (Inner Sunset)
www.developmentalprogressions.com
- Accepts new patients with a two week lead time, one week for emergency situations
- Weekend appointments available
- Does not accept insurance, but will provide super bill for insurance
- Specializes in Pediatric Physical Therapy and Neurology (from Birth to Young Adults) - Developmental challenges, diagnosis of Autism, ADHD & Sensory Processing Disorder
Andrea Samuels, Ph.D.
(510) 847-4858
121 Clement Street, San Francisco, CA 94118 (Inner Richmond)
http://drandreasamuels.com/
- Sliding scale therapy
- Accepts new patients with a two week lead time
- No evenings or weekends available
- Does not accept insurance, but will provide super bill for insurance
- Specializes in child and adolescent therapy (3 & up) – ADHD testing & therapy, structural family therapy, CBT, Emotion-focused therapies (AEDP)
Seesaw: Sabrina Gabel, Ph.D (Child Psychologist & Director)
(415) 553-8070
600A Octavia Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 (Hayes Valley)
www.seesawsf.com
- Fees are reduced for Psychologist Post-doctoral Fellows or Interns
- Accepts new patients with a two week lead time
- Early evening & Saturday appointments
- Does not accept insurance, but will provide super bill for insurance
- Specializes in child therapy (3 to 16 years for therapy - 12 months to 16 years for consultation/play observation.) - social skills, anxiety, Autism
- Spectrum Disorder, ADHD/LD (Testing & Therapy), giftedness, sensory processing, mood disorder, learning disorders
- Tailored parent coaching, CBT, play therapy
Anne Diedrich, MFT
(415) 673-7597
2772 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA 94115 (Lower Pacific Heights)
www.childandadulttherapy.com
- Sliding scale therapy
- Accepts new patients with a two week lead time
- Early morning & evening appointments
- Does not accept insurance, but will provide super bill for insurance
- Specializes in child therapy (Birth to 15 years old) – interpersonal and relational therapy; psychodynamic psychotherapy, ADHD therapy (no testing), Abuse Counseling, mindfulness, MBCT
Karen Wolfe, MFT
(415) 420-9459
3150 18th Street, Suite 255, San Francisco, CA 94110 (Mission)
3704 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, CA 94549
www.SFBayPlayTherapy.com
- Sliding scale therapy
- Accepts new patients with a two week lead time
- Limited 6pm and 7pm appointments
- Does not accept insurance, but will provide super bill for insurance
- Specializes in child and family play therapy (age range 3-12 years old), learning and sensory differences, ADHD & Autism therapy, social skills groups, and Hand in Hand Parenting.
- Member Recommended
- Member Owned
Melodie Del Rio, MFT
(415) 710-8943
946 Irving Street, Suite E, San Francisco CA 94122 (Inner Sunset)
3195 California Street, San Francisco CA 94113 (Laurel Heights)
http://sftherapyandcounseling.com/
- Sliding scale therapy
- GGMG Discount: reduced fee for current members
- Accepts new patients with one week lead time
- Evening appointments up to 8pm
- Accepts Blue Cross, Blue Shield or will provide super bill for out-of-network
- Specializes in individual, couples and children counseling - new parent transition, postpartum depression, psychodynamic therapy
- Specializes in child therapy (5 years old & up), psychoanalytic therapy, psychodynamic therapy & attachment focus
- Therapy only, does not provide testing for Autism or ADHD
“I have a special interest in working with pregnant and new mothers; parents; couples; and children. I have been working with families and couples for over ten years. I often see people with the following concerns: self esteem, anxiety, depression, life transition, loss and grief (including pregnancy loss), identity, relationship concerns, and painful/ difficult childhoods. When working with parents, I often provide support in the following areas: concerns around becoming a parent, life balance, postpartum depression and anxiety, uncertainty around parenting, sibling adjustment, parenting philosophy/ style, conflicts with partner around parenting, child's temperament/
development, and family of origin concerns.”
Speech Delays
Jennifer Katz, MS, CCC-SLP
(415) 550 - 8255
901 Castro Street, San Francisco, CA 94131 (Noe Valley)
256 Laguna Honda Boulevard, San Francisco, CA 94116 (Midtown Terrace)
742 14th Street, San Francisco, CA 94114 (Castro)
650 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA 94117 (Hayes Valley)
www.katzspeech.com
- GGMG Discount: 10% for current GGMG members
- Sliding scale therapy
- Accepts new patients with one to two weeks lead time
- Early morning, evenings or weekend appointments available
- Office, school and home visits also available
- In Network with all major insurance carriers
- Specializes in child speech language assessment and therapy
(age 18 months & up) - Speech therapy for Children with Autism
- Mandarin, Cantonese, Spanish speaking therapists available
Erika Cardamone, SLP
(415) 494 - 7571
In-home consultations
www.thespeechies.com
- Accepts new patients with a two week lead time
- Evenings and weekend appointments
- Accepts insurance: Partner with Blue Shield of California
- Specializes in child speech-language pathology (0 to 3 years old), feeding and swallowing training
Kimberly Christensen, M.S., CCC-SLP
(415) 935 - 0412
2340 Irving Street, Suite 108, San Francisco, CA 94122 (Outer Sunset)
www.sfspeechforkids.com
- Sliding scale therapy (limited)
- GGMG Member Discount for uninsured members - 10%
- Accepts new patients with a two week lead time
- Saturdays appointments from 8:30am-1pm
- Accepts Insurance: Blue Shield PPO (including Covered California plans; excluding Blue Shield EPO plans); Anthem PPO and EPO plans (including Covered California plans); Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO plans from any state; Health Net PPO (prior authorization required); Kaiser (requires referral through Kaiser’s system)
- Specializes in child speech-language pathology (18 months & up), speech and language testing, speech and language therapy, including for children with Autism, play-based therapy
Crisis Resources
Suicide Prevention & Crisis Hotline
(415) 499-1100
It is important for women who might be experiencing suicidal thoughts/ideas/plans to call this number.
- Member Recommended
TALK Line: parental support line
The TALK Line offers compassionate support over the phone to parents / caregivers of children under the age of 18 in the Bay Area. The TALK Line operates round-the-clock, 24/7, 365 days a year and is staffed by trained volunteers who provide support through the numerous challenges found in life and parenting.
CALL THE TALK LINE: (415) 441-KIDS (5437)
Crisis Resources for San Francisco
Suicide Prevention & Crisis Hotline
(415) 499-1100
It is important for women who might be experiencing suicidal thoughts/ideas/plans to call this number.
- Member Recommended
TALK Line: parental support line
The TALK Line offers compassionate support over the phone to parents / caregivers of children under the age of 18 in the Bay Area. The TALK Line operates round-the-clock, 24/7, 365 days a year and is staffed by trained volunteers who provide support through the numerous challenges found in life and parenting.
CALL THE TALK LINE: (415) 441-KIDS (5437)
Domestic Abuse
- Member Recommended
Family Violence Project
Organization that provides support, hotline, support groups, advocacy & referrals (including court advocacy), shelter, and transitional housing to victims of domestic abuse.
Confidential 24/7 hotline: (207) 623-3569 or 1-877-890-7788.
- Member Recommended
Cooperative Restraining Order Clinic
A collaborative city-wide project which helps domestic violence survivors in San Francisco get restraining orders against their abusers. The services are free and confidential. It is the main way in which women in San Francisco obtain restraining orders.
Call for appt. (415) 864-4722
Shalom Bayit
Ending Domestic Violence in Jewish Homes
Toll free helpline
(866) 742-5667 (SHALOM-7)
Peninsula Office: (650) 574-7233 (SAFE)
Outside Bay Area: (510) 451-7233 (SAFE)
- Member Recommended
National Domestic Abuse Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
- Member Recommended
Woman, Inc.
Women Organized to Make Abuse Nonexistent, Inc. (WOMAN, Inc.) has operated since 1978 as a community-based, multi-service agency, serving survivors of domestic violence in San Francisco and the larger Bay Area.
24 hour Crisis hotline: (415) 864-4722, 1-877-DVHELPU
Therapy programs to provide support for domestic abuse survivors (in English and Spanish):
Each Wednesday 11am-12:30pm
333 Valencia Street suite 450
San Francisco CA 94103
San Francisco Police Department - Domestic Violence Response Unit
850 Bryant St, Rm 454
San Francisco, CA 94103
Office hours 0800-1700
Monday through Friday
Telephone (415) 553-9225
email: sfpddvru@yahoo.com
- Member Recommended
La Casa de Las Madres
The mission of La Casa de las Madres is to respond to calls for help from domestic violence victims, of all ages, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Provides counseling, crisis support, legal support, and shelter for victims of domestic abuse (women, children, teens).
24-hour Crisis Hotline: 1-877-503-1850 (Adult), 1-877-923-0700 (Teen)
Counseling and Supportive Services: 1-415-503-0500
24-hour Emergency Shelter (call crisis hotline to arrange)
- Member Recommended
Family and Children Services (Child Welfare)
Government agency supporting families and children in SF. Provides crisis and counseling, support, information and resources.
24 hour Hotline: (800) 856-5553 -- Phones are answered by a live person. You can also make a confidential report if you suspect a child is being abused.
Family Resource Centers provide resources, childcare, counseling and information - www.sfhsa.org/195.htm
- Member Recommended
The Riley Center
St. Vincent de Paul Society offers safe and confidential services for women/children in abusive relationships.
24 hour Crisis hotline: (415) 255-0165
Emergency Shelter (Rosalie House) -- 12 week, 23 bed emergency shelter for women and children, confidentially located in SF. Priority to those in immediate danger.
Transitional Shelter (Brennan House) -- 31 bed transitional housing program. Women and their children may stay up to 15 months. Confidentially located in SF. If you are interested in transitional housing, call (415) 255-2894.
- Member Recommended
Safe & Sound Family Support Center
Doors are open to parents from 9:00 AM–2:00 PM, and to families from 10:00 AM–2:00 PM Monday–Thursday. You don’t need a reason to stop by.
1757 Waller Street
San Francisco, CA 94117
Domestic Abuse Prevention/Support Organizations
Shalom Bayit
Ending Domestic Violence in Jewish Homes
Toll free helpline
(866) 742-5667 (SHALOM-7)
Peninsula Office: (650) 574-7233 (SAFE)
Outside Bay Area: (510) 451-7233 (SAFE)
- Member Recommended
National Domestic Abuse Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
- Member Recommended
Woman, Inc.
Women Organized to Make Abuse Nonexistent, Inc. (WOMAN, Inc.) has operated since 1978 as a community-based, multi-service agency, serving survivors of domestic violence in San Francisco and the larger Bay Area.
24 hour Crisis hotline: (415) 864-4722, 1-877-DVHELPU
Therapy programs to provide support for domestic abuse survivors (in English and Spanish):
Each Wednesday 11am-12:30pm
333 Valencia Street suite 450
San Francisco CA 94103
San Francisco Police Department - Domestic Violence Response Unit
850 Bryant St, Rm 454
San Francisco, CA 94103
Office hours 0800-1700
Monday through Friday
Telephone (415) 553-9225
email: sfpddvru@yahoo.com
- Member Recommended
La Casa de Las Madres
The mission of La Casa de las Madres is to respond to calls for help from domestic violence victims, of all ages, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Provides counseling, crisis support, legal support, and shelter for victims of domestic abuse (women, children, teens).
24-hour Crisis Hotline: 1-877-503-1850 (Adult), 1-877-923-0700 (Teen)
Counseling and Supportive Services: 1-415-503-0500
24-hour Emergency Shelter (call crisis hotline to arrange)
- Member Recommended
Family and Children Services (Child Welfare)
Government agency supporting families and children in SF. Provides crisis and counseling, support, information and resources.
24 hour Hotline: (800) 856-5553 -- Phones are answered by a live person. You can also make a confidential report if you suspect a child is being abused.
Family Resource Centers provide resources, childcare, counseling and information - www.sfhsa.org/195.htm
- Member Recommended
The Riley Center
St. Vincent de Paul Society offers safe and confidential services for women/children in abusive relationships.
24 hour Crisis hotline: (415) 255-0165
Emergency Shelter (Rosalie House) -- 12 week, 23 bed emergency shelter for women and children, confidentially located in SF. Priority to those in immediate danger.
Transitional Shelter (Brennan House) -- 31 bed transitional housing program. Women and their children may stay up to 15 months. Confidentially located in SF. If you are interested in transitional housing, call (415) 255-2894.
- Member Recommended
Safe & Sound Family Support Center
Doors are open to parents from 9:00 AM–2:00 PM, and to families from 10:00 AM–2:00 PM Monday–Thursday. You don’t need a reason to stop by.
1757 Waller Street
San Francisco, CA 94117
Legal Services
- Member Recommended
Family Violence Project
Organization that provides support, hotline, support groups, advocacy & referrals (including court advocacy), shelter, and transitional housing to victims of domestic abuse.
Confidential 24/7 hotline: (207) 623-3569 or 1-877-890-7788.
- Member Recommended
Cooperative Restraining Order Clinic
A collaborative city-wide project which helps domestic violence survivors in San Francisco get restraining orders against their abusers. The services are free and confidential. It is the main way in which women in San Francisco obtain restraining orders.
Call for appt. (415) 864-4722
Emergency Preparedness
- Member Recommended
Matt Springer's blog
Matt Springer posts general tips about earthquake preparedness and also presents talks about earthquake preparedness around the city
Totally Unprepared
A site designed to make preparing for an earthquake easy and fun
ShakeOut
An annual California-wide earthquake drill, with information on how and what to practice:
- Member Recommended
SF72
General information for being prepared in San Francisco. Although, 72 hours is good (any preparation is good), since Hurricane Katrina, many are now recommending being prepared for 5-7 days if possible.
- Member Recommended
Ready.gov
General preparedness advice: http://www.ready.gov/
Specifically for earthquakes: http://www.ready.gov/earthquak...
- Member Recommended
Alert SF
On Alert SF you can sign up to get warnings and info about disruptive events occurring in SF.
- Member Recommended
Neighborhood Emergency Response Team (NERT)
Take free emergency preparedness training (earthquake focus) and connect with other NERTs to help respond in a city-wide disaster scenario
Your local police department
look up here: http://www.sf-police.org/index...
San Francisco Emergency Dispatch
(415) 553-8090 (better than 911 from a cell phone, especially if near a highway)
Poison Control
(800) 222-1222
GGMG
GGMG runs classes regularly for members at a discounted rate and with child care provided. Check the events listings for information. For infant classes, see New Mothers resources.
- Member Recommended
Sports Basement
Sports Basement regularly provide free CPR classes - check their calendar
CPR and First Aid
GGMG
GGMG runs classes regularly for members at a discounted rate and with child care provided. Check the events listings for information. For infant classes, see New Mothers resources.
- Member Recommended
Sports Basement
Sports Basement regularly provide free CPR classes - check their calendar
Earthquake Preparedness
- Member Recommended
Matt Springer's blog
Matt Springer posts general tips about earthquake preparedness and also presents talks about earthquake preparedness around the city
Totally Unprepared
A site designed to make preparing for an earthquake easy and fun
ShakeOut
An annual California-wide earthquake drill, with information on how and what to practice:
General Emergency
- Member Recommended
SF72
General information for being prepared in San Francisco. Although, 72 hours is good (any preparation is good), since Hurricane Katrina, many are now recommending being prepared for 5-7 days if possible.
- Member Recommended
Ready.gov
General preparedness advice: http://www.ready.gov/
Specifically for earthquakes: http://www.ready.gov/earthquak...
- Member Recommended
Alert SF
On Alert SF you can sign up to get warnings and info about disruptive events occurring in SF.
- Member Recommended
Neighborhood Emergency Response Team (NERT)
Take free emergency preparedness training (earthquake focus) and connect with other NERTs to help respond in a city-wide disaster scenario
Phone Numbers to Have Handy for General Emergencies
Your local police department
look up here: http://www.sf-police.org/index...
San Francisco Emergency Dispatch
(415) 553-8090 (better than 911 from a cell phone, especially if near a highway)
Poison Control
(800) 222-1222
Fertility and Adoption
Fairfax Cryobank
3015 Williams Drive, Suite 110, Faifax, VA 22031
(800) 338-8407
https://fairfaxcryobank.com/us...
Specializes donor search, matching you with sperm donor, coordination with clinic and anything required from donor and donor search
California Cryobank
4294 El Camino Real, Los Altos, CA 94022
(866) 988-2796
https://cryobank.com/About-Us/...
Specializes in donor search, matching you with sperm donor, coordination with clinic and anything required from donor and donor search
Donor Resource
DSR Support & Information - Find Your Biological Family: www.donorsiblingregistry.com/dsr-support-and-info/
Fertility Connections
2855 Mitchell Dr., #104, Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 383-2553
http://www.fertilityconnections.com/
Specializes in donor search, matching you with egg donor, coordination with clinic and anything required from donor and donor search
Recommended Specialists: Julie Carlevaro
Growing Generations
5900 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 550, Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 965-7500
https://www.growinggenerations...
Specializes in donor search, matching you with egg donor, coordination with clinic and anything required from donor and donor search.
Specializes surrogate search, all surrogates are pre-screened and ready to begin process once matched
Recommended Specialists: Jessica Juyent
Pacific Fertility Center Egg Donor Agency
55 Francisco Street, Suite 500, San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 834-3095
http://www.pfcdonoragency.com/egg-recipients/egg-donor-agency-faq
Specializes in donor search, matching you with egg donor, coordination with clinic and anything required from donor
Recommended Specialists: None
Golden Egg
23501 Park Sorrento, Suite 201, Calabasas, CA 91302
(323) 512- 3939
http://goldeneggdonation.com/
Specializes in donor search, matching you with egg donor, coordination with clinic and anything required from donor
Recommended Specialists: Alexis August
HRC Fertility
333 South Arroyo Parkway, 3rd Floor, Pasadena, CA 91105
(866) 472-4483
http://www.havingbabies.com/about-hrc/locations/pasadena/
- Accepts new patients with a two week lead time
- Accepts all major insurance carriers – coverage to be determined
- Fertility Financing
- Specializes in infertility evaluation, IVF/IUI, HsSG testing, natural IVF, IVF in your 40’s, surrogacy, egg donation
Recommended Specialists: Dr. Kolb (also recommended for phone consult)
Colorado Center for Reproductive Medicine
10290 RidgeGate Circle, Lone Tree, Colorado 80124
(844) 539-0628
https://www.ccrmivf.com/
- Accepts new patients with a two week lead time
- Accepts all major insurance carriers – coverage to be determined
- Assure IVF Refund program
- Specializes in infertility evaluation, IVF/IUI, recurrent pregnancy loss, CICS, 3rd party reproduction
Recommended Specialists: Dr. Surrey (also recommended for phone consult)
Pacific Fertility Center
55 Francisco Street, Suite 500, San Francisco, CA 94133
415-834-3095
http://www.pacificfertilitycenter.com/the-center/infertility-center
- Accepts new patients with a two week lead time
- Accepts all major insurance carriers – coverage to be determined
- Offers several financial options for IVF patients without insurance
- Specializes in infertility evaluation, IVF/IUI, PCOS, hydrosalpinx, donor agency
Recommended Specialists: Dr. Schriock, Dr. Givens, Dr. Ryan
UCSF Center for Reproductive Health
Women's Health Building
2356 Sutter Street, 7th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 353-7475
http://coe.ucsf.edu/ivf/index.html
- Accepts new patients with a two week lead time
- Accepts all major insurance carriers -- coverage to be determined
- Offers several financial options for IVF patients without insurance
- Specializes in infertility evaluation, IVF/IUI, recurrent pregnancy loss, gestational surrogacy, psychological support, egg donor program
Recommended Specialists: Dr.Huddleston, Dr. Cedars, Dr. Rosen, Dr. Rinaudo, Dr. Cakmak, Dr.Mok-Lin
Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART)
SART is the primary organization of professionals dedicated to the
practice of IVF, or assisted reproductive technology (ART).
The organization represents the majority of the ART clinics in the country. The mission of SART is to establish and maintain standards for ART so that you receive the highest possible level of care. HTTP://WWW.SART.ORG/WHAT_IS_SART/
Resolve
The National Infertility Association: http://www.resolve.org
- Member Recommended
Beth Jaeger-Skigen
1197 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA, 94110
(415) 317-4893
http://therapistsf.org/
- Accepts new patients with one week lead time
- Evenings until 6pm
- Does not accept insurance but will provide a super bill
- Specializes in infertility and second infertility, pregnancy and parenting
- Support Groups: Infertility and donor Egg Support group: http://therapistsf.org/inferti...
- Member Recommended
Katharine Hatch, Ph.D.
1939 Divisadero Street, San Francisco, CA 94115 (offices in San Rafael as well)
(415) 419-3539
http://www.drkhatch.com/
- Accepts new patients with one week lead time
- Monday to Friday 9:30am to 4:30pm
- Accepts insurance, please inquire – free 15 minute phone consultation
- Specializes in women reproductive health issues, perinatal issues, anxiety and depression
Adopt SF
1330 Castro Street, San Francisco CA 94114
(415) 513-5502
http://adoptsf.com/
Specializes in surrogacy, egg donation, embryo donation, adoption law
Recommended Specialist: Anne Gyemant Paris
International Fertility Law
5757 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 645, Los Angeles, CA 90036
(855) 405-7500
http://www.iflg.net/
Specializes in surrogacy, egg donation, embryo donation, adoption law
Recommended Specialist: Richard Vaughn (highly recommended)
Embryo Adoption of Cedar Park
22525 SE 64th Pl #253, Issaquah, WA 98027
(888) 959-7712
http://adoptembryos.org/
Specializes in embryo adoption
Embryos Alive
P.O. Box 42841 Cincinnati, Ohio 45242
(513) 518-7006
Specializes in embryo adoption
Nightlight Christian Adoption
4430 E. Miraloma Ave #B, Anaheim Hills, CA 92807(714) 693-5437
https://www.nightlight.org/snowflakes-embryo-donation-adoption/
Specializes in embryo adoption
Adoption Connections
1710 Scott Street, San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 851-3091
http://www.adoptionconnection.org/
Specializes in infant adoption, domestic adoption, into seminars, home studies
Recommended Specialists: Malia Kane
Bethany
11501 Dublin Avenue, Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 826-5504
https://www.bethany.org/modesto
Specializes in infant adoption, international adoption, domestic adoption, foster
care adoption, post adoption support, intro seminars, home studies
Recommended Specialists: Sandra Cantrell or Rhonda Frazier
Coastal Surrogacy
20320 S.W. Birch, Suite 160, Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 209 - 8934
http://www.coastalsurrogacy.co...
Specializes surrogate search, surrogate matching and coordination
Recommended Specialists: Diane Lorona
Surrogate Alternatives
876 Jetty Lane, Chula Vista, CA 91914
(619) 397-0757 ext. 125
https://www.growinggenerations.com/
Specializes surrogate search, surrogate matching and coordination
Recommended Specialists: Ann Marie Miranda
Seattle Sperm Bank
4915 25th Avenue NE, Suite 204, Seattle, 98105
(206) 588-1484
https://www.seattlespermbank.c...
Specializes donor search, matching you with sperm donor, coordination with clinic and anything required from donor and donor search
Supporting a loved one through infertility
- 25 Things to Say (and Not to Say) to Someone Living with Infertility HTTP://WWW.RESOLVE.ORG/NATIONA...
- What He/She Can Expect When She's Not Expecting: How to Support Your Wife, Save Your Marriage, and Conquer Infertility! – Marc Sedaka
- How To Support A Partner through IVF https://www.inspire.com/groups...
- How To Support A Friend Through Infertility http://www.parents.com/getting...
- Have a friend dealing with infertility? Here are ways to help https://www.washingtonpost.com...
Coping with first and second infertility
- Wanting Another Child : Coping with Secondary Infertility - Harriet Fishman Simons
- Life Without Baby : Surviving and Thriving When Motherhood Doesn't Happen - Lisa Manterfield
- Talking with your child about secondary infertility - Alexandra M Parkinson
- When Things Fall Apart: Heartfelt Advice for Hard times - Chödrön, Pema
- Rising Strong - Brené Brown
- Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love - Sue Johnson
- "The Only Child: Debunking the Myths – Lauren Sandler http://content.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,2002530,00.html
- How infertility is impacting my child HTTP://WWW.SHEKNOWS.COM/PARENT...
- Don't Tell Her to Relax: 22 Ways to Support Your Infertile Loved One Through Diagnosis, Treatment, and Beyond - Zahie El Kouri
Improving your chances at fertility
- Making Babies : A Proven 3-Month Program for Maximum Fertility- Sami S. David
- It Starts with the Egg : How the Science of Egg Quality Can Help You Get Pregnant Naturally, Prevent Miscarriage, and Improve Your Odds in IVF - Rebecca Fett
- Inconceivable : A Woman's Triumph over Despair and Statistics - Julia Indichova
- Taking Charge of Your Fertility , the Definitive Guide to Natural Birth Control, Pregnancy Achievement, and Reproductive Health - Toni Weschler
- Conquering Infertility: Mind/Body Guide to Enhancing Fertility and Coping with Infertility - Dr. Alice Domar's
- Preparing for IVF: Emotional Considerations: https://www.asrm.org/detail.aspx?id=1902
- Grade A Baby Eggs ; An Infertility Memoir Kindle Edition - Victoria Hopewell
- Male Infertility Guide for Couples: A Male Fertility Expert's "10 Week Man Plan" to Maximize Fertility by Managing Low Sperm Counts, Unexplained Infertility, and Recurrent IVF Failure - Shane Russel
- Member Recommended
Angela Wu
1014 Clement Street, San Francisco CA 94118
(415) 750-5050
http://wushealingcenter.com/
Specializes in fertility programs
- Member Recommended
Byron Russell
2211 Post Street, Suite 204, San Francisco CA
(415) 902-4070
http://www.byronrussell.com/
Specializes in fertility acupuncture and IVF support
- Member Recommended
Anna Hsieh Gold
500 Sutter Street, Suite 908, San Francisco CA 94102
(415) 891-9993
http://www.annagoldacupuncture...
Specializes in fertility acupuncture and IVF support
- Member Recommended
Daniela Freda
1197 Valencia Street, San Francisco CA 94110
(415) 335-0238
http://danielafreda.com/
Specializes in infertility support
Dr. Meg Earls, Psy.D.
- Member Recommended
- Member Owned
Dr. Juli Fraga, Psy.D.
2088 Union Street (Thursday)
450 Gough Street (Friday)
415-310-1420
https://www.drjulifraga.com/FertilityandFamilyPlanning.en.html
Acupuncture for Fertility
- Member Recommended
Angela Wu
1014 Clement Street, San Francisco CA 94118
(415) 750-5050
http://wushealingcenter.com/
Specializes in fertility programs
- Member Recommended
Byron Russell
2211 Post Street, Suite 204, San Francisco CA
(415) 902-4070
http://www.byronrussell.com/
Specializes in fertility acupuncture and IVF support
- Member Recommended
Anna Hsieh Gold
500 Sutter Street, Suite 908, San Francisco CA 94102
(415) 891-9993
http://www.annagoldacupuncture...
Specializes in fertility acupuncture and IVF support
- Member Recommended
Daniela Freda
1197 Valencia Street, San Francisco CA 94110
(415) 335-0238
http://danielafreda.com/
Specializes in infertility support
Baby Adoption Agencies
Adoption Connections
1710 Scott Street, San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 851-3091
http://www.adoptionconnection.org/
Specializes in infant adoption, domestic adoption, into seminars, home studies
Recommended Specialists: Malia Kane
Bethany
11501 Dublin Avenue, Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 826-5504
https://www.bethany.org/modesto
Specializes in infant adoption, international adoption, domestic adoption, foster
care adoption, post adoption support, intro seminars, home studies
Recommended Specialists: Sandra Cantrell or Rhonda Frazier
Egg Adoption Agencies
Embryo Adoption of Cedar Park
22525 SE 64th Pl #253, Issaquah, WA 98027
(888) 959-7712
http://adoptembryos.org/
Specializes in embryo adoption
Embryos Alive
P.O. Box 42841 Cincinnati, Ohio 45242
(513) 518-7006
Specializes in embryo adoption
Nightlight Christian Adoption
4430 E. Miraloma Ave #B, Anaheim Hills, CA 92807(714) 693-5437
https://www.nightlight.org/snowflakes-embryo-donation-adoption/
Specializes in embryo adoption
Egg Donor Agencies
Donor Resource
DSR Support & Information - Find Your Biological Family: www.donorsiblingregistry.com/dsr-support-and-info/
Fertility Connections
2855 Mitchell Dr., #104, Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 383-2553
http://www.fertilityconnections.com/
Specializes in donor search, matching you with egg donor, coordination with clinic and anything required from donor and donor search
Recommended Specialists: Julie Carlevaro
Growing Generations
5900 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 550, Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 965-7500
https://www.growinggenerations...
Specializes in donor search, matching you with egg donor, coordination with clinic and anything required from donor and donor search.
Specializes surrogate search, all surrogates are pre-screened and ready to begin process once matched
Recommended Specialists: Jessica Juyent
Pacific Fertility Center Egg Donor Agency
55 Francisco Street, Suite 500, San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 834-3095
http://www.pfcdonoragency.com/egg-recipients/egg-donor-agency-faq
Specializes in donor search, matching you with egg donor, coordination with clinic and anything required from donor
Recommended Specialists: None
Golden Egg
23501 Park Sorrento, Suite 201, Calabasas, CA 91302
(323) 512- 3939
http://goldeneggdonation.com/
Specializes in donor search, matching you with egg donor, coordination with clinic and anything required from donor
Recommended Specialists: Alexis August
Fertility Clinics
HRC Fertility
333 South Arroyo Parkway, 3rd Floor, Pasadena, CA 91105
(866) 472-4483
http://www.havingbabies.com/about-hrc/locations/pasadena/
- Accepts new patients with a two week lead time
- Accepts all major insurance carriers – coverage to be determined
- Fertility Financing
- Specializes in infertility evaluation, IVF/IUI, HsSG testing, natural IVF, IVF in your 40’s, surrogacy, egg donation
Recommended Specialists: Dr. Kolb (also recommended for phone consult)
Colorado Center for Reproductive Medicine
10290 RidgeGate Circle, Lone Tree, Colorado 80124
(844) 539-0628
https://www.ccrmivf.com/
- Accepts new patients with a two week lead time
- Accepts all major insurance carriers – coverage to be determined
- Assure IVF Refund program
- Specializes in infertility evaluation, IVF/IUI, recurrent pregnancy loss, CICS, 3rd party reproduction
Recommended Specialists: Dr. Surrey (also recommended for phone consult)
Pacific Fertility Center
55 Francisco Street, Suite 500, San Francisco, CA 94133
415-834-3095
http://www.pacificfertilitycenter.com/the-center/infertility-center
- Accepts new patients with a two week lead time
- Accepts all major insurance carriers – coverage to be determined
- Offers several financial options for IVF patients without insurance
- Specializes in infertility evaluation, IVF/IUI, PCOS, hydrosalpinx, donor agency
Recommended Specialists: Dr. Schriock, Dr. Givens, Dr. Ryan
UCSF Center for Reproductive Health
Women's Health Building
2356 Sutter Street, 7th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 353-7475
http://coe.ucsf.edu/ivf/index.html
- Accepts new patients with a two week lead time
- Accepts all major insurance carriers -- coverage to be determined
- Offers several financial options for IVF patients without insurance
- Specializes in infertility evaluation, IVF/IUI, recurrent pregnancy loss, gestational surrogacy, psychological support, egg donor program
Recommended Specialists: Dr.Huddleston, Dr. Cedars, Dr. Rosen, Dr. Rinaudo, Dr. Cakmak, Dr.Mok-Lin
Fertility Law
Adopt SF
1330 Castro Street, San Francisco CA 94114
(415) 513-5502
http://adoptsf.com/
Specializes in surrogacy, egg donation, embryo donation, adoption law
Recommended Specialist: Anne Gyemant Paris
International Fertility Law
5757 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 645, Los Angeles, CA 90036
(855) 405-7500
http://www.iflg.net/
Specializes in surrogacy, egg donation, embryo donation, adoption law
Recommended Specialist: Richard Vaughn (highly recommended)
Resources: Books and Articles
Supporting a loved one through infertility
- 25 Things to Say (and Not to Say) to Someone Living with Infertility HTTP://WWW.RESOLVE.ORG/NATIONA...
- What He/She Can Expect When She's Not Expecting: How to Support Your Wife, Save Your Marriage, and Conquer Infertility! – Marc Sedaka
- How To Support A Partner through IVF https://www.inspire.com/groups...
- How To Support A Friend Through Infertility http://www.parents.com/getting...
- Have a friend dealing with infertility? Here are ways to help https://www.washingtonpost.com...
Coping with first and second infertility
- Wanting Another Child : Coping with Secondary Infertility - Harriet Fishman Simons
- Life Without Baby : Surviving and Thriving When Motherhood Doesn't Happen - Lisa Manterfield
- Talking with your child about secondary infertility - Alexandra M Parkinson
- When Things Fall Apart: Heartfelt Advice for Hard times - Chödrön, Pema
- Rising Strong - Brené Brown
- Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love - Sue Johnson
- "The Only Child: Debunking the Myths – Lauren Sandler http://content.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,2002530,00.html
- How infertility is impacting my child HTTP://WWW.SHEKNOWS.COM/PARENT...
- Don't Tell Her to Relax: 22 Ways to Support Your Infertile Loved One Through Diagnosis, Treatment, and Beyond - Zahie El Kouri
Improving your chances at fertility
- Making Babies : A Proven 3-Month Program for Maximum Fertility- Sami S. David
- It Starts with the Egg : How the Science of Egg Quality Can Help You Get Pregnant Naturally, Prevent Miscarriage, and Improve Your Odds in IVF - Rebecca Fett
- Inconceivable : A Woman's Triumph over Despair and Statistics - Julia Indichova
- Taking Charge of Your Fertility , the Definitive Guide to Natural Birth Control, Pregnancy Achievement, and Reproductive Health - Toni Weschler
- Conquering Infertility: Mind/Body Guide to Enhancing Fertility and Coping with Infertility - Dr. Alice Domar's
- Preparing for IVF: Emotional Considerations: https://www.asrm.org/detail.aspx?id=1902
- Grade A Baby Eggs ; An Infertility Memoir Kindle Edition - Victoria Hopewell
- Male Infertility Guide for Couples: A Male Fertility Expert's "10 Week Man Plan" to Maximize Fertility by Managing Low Sperm Counts, Unexplained Infertility, and Recurrent IVF Failure - Shane Russel
SART
Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART)
SART is the primary organization of professionals dedicated to the
practice of IVF, or assisted reproductive technology (ART).
The organization represents the majority of the ART clinics in the country. The mission of SART is to establish and maintain standards for ART so that you receive the highest possible level of care. HTTP://WWW.SART.ORG/WHAT_IS_SART/
Sperm Donor Agencies
Fairfax Cryobank
3015 Williams Drive, Suite 110, Faifax, VA 22031
(800) 338-8407
https://fairfaxcryobank.com/us...
Specializes donor search, matching you with sperm donor, coordination with clinic and anything required from donor and donor search
California Cryobank
4294 El Camino Real, Los Altos, CA 94022
(866) 988-2796
https://cryobank.com/About-Us/...
Specializes in donor search, matching you with sperm donor, coordination with clinic and anything required from donor and donor search
Seattle Sperm Bank
4915 25th Avenue NE, Suite 204, Seattle, 98105
(206) 588-1484
https://www.seattlespermbank.c...
Specializes donor search, matching you with sperm donor, coordination with clinic and anything required from donor and donor search
Surrogacy Agencies
Growing Generations
5900 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 550, Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 965-7500
https://www.growinggenerations...
Specializes in donor search, matching you with egg donor, coordination with clinic and anything required from donor and donor search.
Specializes surrogate search, all surrogates are pre-screened and ready to begin process once matched
Recommended Specialists: Jessica Juyent
Coastal Surrogacy
20320 S.W. Birch, Suite 160, Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 209 - 8934
http://www.coastalsurrogacy.co...
Specializes surrogate search, surrogate matching and coordination
Recommended Specialists: Diane Lorona
Surrogate Alternatives
876 Jetty Lane, Chula Vista, CA 91914
(619) 397-0757 ext. 125
https://www.growinggenerations.com/
Specializes surrogate search, surrogate matching and coordination
Recommended Specialists: Ann Marie Miranda
Therapy & Support Groups
- Member Recommended
Beth Jaeger-Skigen
1197 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA, 94110
(415) 317-4893
http://therapistsf.org/
- Accepts new patients with one week lead time
- Evenings until 6pm
- Does not accept insurance but will provide a super bill
- Specializes in infertility and second infertility, pregnancy and parenting
- Support Groups: Infertility and donor Egg Support group: http://therapistsf.org/inferti...
- Member Recommended
Katharine Hatch, Ph.D.
1939 Divisadero Street, San Francisco, CA 94115 (offices in San Rafael as well)
(415) 419-3539
http://www.drkhatch.com/
- Accepts new patients with one week lead time
- Monday to Friday 9:30am to 4:30pm
- Accepts insurance, please inquire – free 15 minute phone consultation
- Specializes in women reproductive health issues, perinatal issues, anxiety and depression
Dr. Meg Earls, Psy.D.
- Member Recommended
- Member Owned
Dr. Juli Fraga, Psy.D.
2088 Union Street (Thursday)
450 Gough Street (Friday)
415-310-1420
https://www.drjulifraga.com/FertilityandFamilyPlanning.en.html
Resolve
Resolve
The National Infertility Association: http://www.resolve.org
Grief and Loss
Pregnancy After a Loss Support Group
Newborn Connections Community Room
California Pacific Medical Center Cal East Campus
3698 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94118
If you are pregnant again after a loss, you may have unique emotional needs as you grieve your lost child(ren) while preparing for the birth of a new baby. Our support group addresses the concerns of bereaved parents who have started another pregnancy in safe and supportive environment. Please join us to share information, feelings and support with other parents who are pregnant after miscarriage, stillbirth or infant death. Partners are especially encouraged to attend. The group facilitator is a licensed clinical social worker specializing in trauma and loss, and also a bereaved parent with two subsequent children. This group is free and no registration is required.
https://www.sutterhealth.org/cpmc/classes-events/series/pregnancy-after-a-loss-support
Sutter VNA and Hospice
(415) 600-0468
Offers grief support groups and individual counseling.
Pathways
(888) 755-7855
Offers grief support group, individual counseling and workshops
Josie's Place
(415) 513-6343
Offers support groups for children and teens.
- Member Recommended
Jewish Family and Children's Services
(415) 449-3879
Offers non-denominational bereavement support groups, workshops, individual and family counseling, healing and memory services. Sliding scale fees (as low as $20/session)
Hospice by the Bay
(415) 526-5699
Offers individual counseling and support groups for adults and children.
The Compassionate Friends
(877) 969-0010
Offers peer-led grief support after the death of a child.
Bay Area Jewish Healing Center
(415) 750-4197
Offers bereavement spiritual support groups, individual
counseling, healing prayer and bereavement camp for children and
families.
HAND (Helping after Neonatal Death)
Toll free 24 hour crisis numbers:
(650) 579-0350
(888) 220- 7575
San Francisco Suicide Prevention 24-Hour Crisis Line
(415) 781-0500
Dedalus Hyde
(415) 963-9694
drdedalus@me.com
Office located in SF
http://bayareatrauma.com/about-us.html
Raising Grieving Children
Psychology Today's Blog has a variety of articles about children and death.
http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/raising-grieving-children
How To Talk to Preschooler About Death
http://www.babycenter.com/0_how-to-talk-to-your-preschooler-about-death_65688.bc?page=1
How To Talk To Kids About Grief (PDF)
Zen Hospice Project
(415) 863-2910
Offers grief support groups, individual counseling, mindfulness-based grief support group and workshops.
Amy Torchia, PsyD
415-583-7872
3321 Sacramento Street at Presidio Avenue
My style is non-judgmental, active and sensitive. My fee ranges from 65-125 depending on the client's income. Prospective clients can find more information about me, my practice and getting started in psychotherapy treatment on my website: dramytorchia.com
Counselors
Dedalus Hyde
(415) 963-9694
drdedalus@me.com
Office located in SF
http://bayareatrauma.com/about-us.html
Amy Torchia, PsyD
415-583-7872
3321 Sacramento Street at Presidio Avenue
My style is non-judgmental, active and sensitive. My fee ranges from 65-125 depending on the client's income. Prospective clients can find more information about me, my practice and getting started in psychotherapy treatment on my website: dramytorchia.com
San Francisco Bereavement Services
Sutter VNA and Hospice
(415) 600-0468
Offers grief support groups and individual counseling.
Pathways
(888) 755-7855
Offers grief support group, individual counseling and workshops
Josie's Place
(415) 513-6343
Offers support groups for children and teens.
- Member Recommended
Jewish Family and Children's Services
(415) 449-3879
Offers non-denominational bereavement support groups, workshops, individual and family counseling, healing and memory services. Sliding scale fees (as low as $20/session)
Hospice by the Bay
(415) 526-5699
Offers individual counseling and support groups for adults and children.
The Compassionate Friends
(877) 969-0010
Offers peer-led grief support after the death of a child.
Bay Area Jewish Healing Center
(415) 750-4197
Offers bereavement spiritual support groups, individual
counseling, healing prayer and bereavement camp for children and
families.
HAND (Helping after Neonatal Death)
Toll free 24 hour crisis numbers:
(650) 579-0350
(888) 220- 7575
Zen Hospice Project
(415) 863-2910
Offers grief support groups, individual counseling, mindfulness-based grief support group and workshops.
Support Group
Pregnancy After a Loss Support Group
Newborn Connections Community Room
California Pacific Medical Center Cal East Campus
3698 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94118
If you are pregnant again after a loss, you may have unique emotional needs as you grieve your lost child(ren) while preparing for the birth of a new baby. Our support group addresses the concerns of bereaved parents who have started another pregnancy in safe and supportive environment. Please join us to share information, feelings and support with other parents who are pregnant after miscarriage, stillbirth or infant death. Partners are especially encouraged to attend. The group facilitator is a licensed clinical social worker specializing in trauma and loss, and also a bereaved parent with two subsequent children. This group is free and no registration is required.
https://www.sutterhealth.org/cpmc/classes-events/series/pregnancy-after-a-loss-support
Talking to Children About Grief and Loss
Raising Grieving Children
Psychology Today's Blog has a variety of articles about children and death.
http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/raising-grieving-children
How To Talk to Preschooler About Death
http://www.babycenter.com/0_how-to-talk-to-your-preschooler-about-death_65688.bc?page=1
How To Talk To Kids About Grief (PDF)
Illness & Caregiving
How to be a Friend to a Friend Who's Sick
Helpful advice on how to help friends and loved ones battling serious illnesses.
Survival Mode
GGMG Magazine Article about self-care when you are the primary caregiver for a loved one.
Cancer Fighting Kitchen
Practical cookbook for a nourishing diet to treat patients with cancer.
- Member Recommended
Young Survival Coalition
Resource for younger women with cancer. They have resources that can help navigate treatment and resources for family members.
Stanford's Healing Partners
Offers complimentary Healing Touch during breast cancer treatment to help mitigate the side effects of treatment.
- Member Recommended
My Cancer Circle
Online tool to help organize and coordinate the efforts of the community of people who want to help cancer patients.
Do It for the Love
A nonprofit that takes people dealing with life threatening illnesses, children with severe challenges and wounded vets to their choice of live music. The goal is to create a moment of joy and connection for the family. It’s like Make A Wish, only focused on music, and serves adults as well as children.
Cancer Survivors Network
A vibrant community of people whose lives have been touched by cancer.
24/7 Helpline: Cancer Support Line by American Cancer Society
The Cancer Support Line provides cancer information, answers, and resources available 24/7. This resource can provide help on many topics for both patients and caregivers including treatment options or side effects, rides to appointments, or a friendly ear. Help is available in more than 200 languages. Call the 24/7 helpline 1-800-227-2345.
24/7 Helpline: Cancer Support Line by American Cancer Society
Family Caregiver Alliance / Bay Area Caregiver Resource Center
FCA is a national nonprofit caregiver support organization headquartered in San Francisco to serve the needs of those caring for a friend or family member with chronic disabling health conditions.
Family Caregiver Alliance / Bay Area Caregiver Resource Center
Caregiver Action Network
The nation’s leading family caregiver organization working to improve the quality of life for those who care for loved ones with chronic conditions, disabilities, disease, or the frailties of old age.
Patients Like Me
A free online community of patients and caregivers sharing their experiences about 2,800 conditions, including symptoms, the effectiveness and side effects of treatments, and more.
Doctors / Therapists with Expertise in Cancer Issues
Good Reads
How to be a Friend to a Friend Who's Sick
Helpful advice on how to help friends and loved ones battling serious illnesses.
Survival Mode
GGMG Magazine Article about self-care when you are the primary caregiver for a loved one.
Cancer Fighting Kitchen
Practical cookbook for a nourishing diet to treat patients with cancer.
Treatment Centers
Websites / Clinics / Helplines
- Member Recommended
Young Survival Coalition
Resource for younger women with cancer. They have resources that can help navigate treatment and resources for family members.
Stanford's Healing Partners
Offers complimentary Healing Touch during breast cancer treatment to help mitigate the side effects of treatment.
- Member Recommended
My Cancer Circle
Online tool to help organize and coordinate the efforts of the community of people who want to help cancer patients.
Do It for the Love
A nonprofit that takes people dealing with life threatening illnesses, children with severe challenges and wounded vets to their choice of live music. The goal is to create a moment of joy and connection for the family. It’s like Make A Wish, only focused on music, and serves adults as well as children.
Cancer Survivors Network
A vibrant community of people whose lives have been touched by cancer.
24/7 Helpline: Cancer Support Line by American Cancer Society
The Cancer Support Line provides cancer information, answers, and resources available 24/7. This resource can provide help on many topics for both patients and caregivers including treatment options or side effects, rides to appointments, or a friendly ear. Help is available in more than 200 languages. Call the 24/7 helpline 1-800-227-2345.
24/7 Helpline: Cancer Support Line by American Cancer Society
Family Caregiver Alliance / Bay Area Caregiver Resource Center
FCA is a national nonprofit caregiver support organization headquartered in San Francisco to serve the needs of those caring for a friend or family member with chronic disabling health conditions.
Family Caregiver Alliance / Bay Area Caregiver Resource Center
Caregiver Action Network
The nation’s leading family caregiver organization working to improve the quality of life for those who care for loved ones with chronic conditions, disabilities, disease, or the frailties of old age.
Patients Like Me
A free online community of patients and caregivers sharing their experiences about 2,800 conditions, including symptoms, the effectiveness and side effects of treatments, and more.
Legal Resources
This list includes resources compiled by Community Support and GGMG members. If you are a GGMG member requiring extra support, please contact communitysupport@ggmg.org If you would like to add to the list or make a suggestion, please contact resourcelist@ggmg.org
**GGMG Members** are noted
**Member recommended** vendors have been mentioned on the forums
- Member Recommended
Jill Hersh
Hersh Family Law
456 Montgomery Street, Seventeenth Floor
San Francisco, CA 94104-1250
www.hershfamlaw.com
Practice Areas: mediation, trial and appellate practice addressing legal problems in complex and high-asset family law matters
Email: info@hershfamlaw.com
Phone: (415) 788-2200- Member Recommended
Suzie Thorn
Schapiro Thorn Inc.
1242 Market Street, 5th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94102
www.schapirothorn.com/Bio/SuzieThorn.asp
Practice Areas: International Law; Family Law; Custody; Jurisdictional Issues
Phone: (415) 431-5772
Bay Area Legal Aid - Staci Martin
(415) 354-6360
http://baylegal.org/get-help/client-services/
Areas of Practice: HOUSING: Housing preservation,
including landlord-tenant issues, foreclosures, unlawful evictions,
housing discrimination; DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & IMMIGRATION: Domestic
violence prevention and immigration related matters; ECONOMIC JUSTICE:
Consumer Law Matters and Access to Essential Public Benefits; HEALTH
CARE: Access to essential health care services, including MediCal
Jennifer D. Rhodes
Rhodes & Co.
4 Embarcadero Center, 14th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111
(415) 766-3595
www.rhodescolaw.com
Practice Areas: Civil Litigation, Family Law
- Member Recommended
Sarah Van Voorhis
Van Voorhis and Sosna LLP
369 Pine Street, Suite 810
San Francisco, CA 94104
www.vsfamlaw.com
(415) 274-2530
Practice Areas: Pre-Marital Agreements; Divorce;
Custody; Support; Child Support; Spousal Support; Domestic Partnerships;
Complex Marital and Domestic Partner/Same-sex Dissolutions (including
property allocation and division); Parentage (paternity); Post-Marital
Agreements; Agreement Mediation
- Member Recommended
Tour-Sarkissian Law Offices
211 Gough Street, Third Floor
San Francisco, CA 94102
www.tslo.com
(415) 626-7744
Practice Areas: business, family, probate and estate planning, immigration, and real estate matters
- Member Recommended
Bley and Bley
555 Montgomery Street, Suite 605
San Francisco, CA 94111
www.bleyandbley.com/
sm@bleyandbley.com
(415) 982-7311
Practice Areas: Complex financial tracings; Marital
standard of living analyses for the purpose of establishing; spousal
support; Valuation of closely held businesses; Separate property
tracings; Custody disputes, including custody issues arising in same-sex
partnerships; Review and preparation of prenuptial agreements; Review
and preparation of post-nuptial agreements; Litigating the validity of
pre and post-nuptial agreements
- Member Recommended
Deepa Menon
Menon Law
870 Market Street, Suite 761
San Francisco, CA 94102
http://menon-law.com/
(415) 294-0303
- Practice Areas: Representation for Dissolutions of Marriage (Divorce) and related issues; Family Formation Services
- Flat-fee and other family law services for the self-represented
- Mediation
- Member Recommended
Mark Goosens
870 Market Street, Suite 1076
San Francisco, CA 94102
www.goossenslegal.com
mark@goosenslegal.com
(415) 984-0430
Practice Areas: Estate Law, Family Law, Name & Gender Change; Probate Administration; Trust Administration
- Member Recommended
Erik Newton
Heath Newton
240 Stockton Street, Suite 300
San Francisco, CA 94108
www.heathnewton.com/
erik@heathnewton.com
(415) 398-1290
Practice Areas: premarital agreements, divorce, child custody and asset protection
Legalzoom.com
Nolo.com
- Member Recommended
Paul OhAinle
Schiller Law Group, PLC
4 Orinda Way, Suite 280B
Orinda, CA 94563
www.slg4law.com/Attorney-Profiles/L-P-Ohainle.shtml
(925) 258-0123
Practice Areas: Business Law; Estate Planning/Taxation; CPA Firm Practice Enhancement
- Member Recommended
Bill Scherer
Scherer Smith & Kenny LLP
140 Geary Street, 7th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94108
www.sfcounsel.com/attorneys/scherer.php
(415) 433-1099
wms@sfcounsel.com
Practice Areas: business, corporate and nonprofit, intellectual property, employment, real estate and homeowners’ association law, mergers and acquisitions, estates and trusts, and commercial, employment, and personal injury litigation
- Member Recommended
Lorin Bender
Donahue Gallagher Woods LLP
1999 Harrison Street, 25th Floor
Oakland, CA 94612
www.donahue.com/our-people/lorin-b-bender/
(510) 451-0544
Practice Areas: Trusts and Estate Planning; Business and Corporate; Employment & Labor Practice; Immigration & Nationality; Intellectual Property; Litigation; Real Estate
- Member Recommended
Matthew Tuller
Tuller Law
201 Spear Street, Ste. 1100
San Francisco, CA 94105
http://tullerlaw.com/
(415) 426-3504
Practice Areas: Estate Planning; Business Formation; Employment Law; Employment Litigation
- Member Recommended
Harry Maring
Maring Law Firm
456 Montgomery Street, Suite 1300
San Francisco, California 94104
http://maringlawfirm.com/Staff.html
(415) 989-8406
Practice Areas: Estate Planning; Tax; Business Planning
Family Violence Law Center
470 27th Street
Oakland,CA 94612
http://fvlc.org/
24-Hour Crisis Line: (800) 947-8301; (510) 208-0220
Mission: providing support and advocacy for survivors of domestic violence, changing individual and community perceptions about relationship abuse, and advocating for change within the legal, health, education, and criminal justice systems.
Justice & Diversity Center's (JDC) Family Law Project- SF Bar Association
301 Battery Street, Third Floor
San Francisco, California 94111
www.sfbar.org/jdc/legal-services/index.aspx
(415) 989-1616
Areas of Practice: Family Law Project assists low-income individuals and families with family law matters including marital dissolutions, child custody, and child support
La Casa de Las Madres
1663 Mission Street, Suite 225
San Francisco, CA 94103
www.lacasa.org/
Adult Crisis Line (877) 503-1850
Counseling & Supportive Services (415) 503-0500
Mission: Respond to calls for help from domestic violence victims, of all ages, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Give survivors the tools to transform their lives. Seek to prevent future violence by educating the community and by redefining public perceptions about domestic violence.
Family Law Attorneys
- Member Recommended
Jill Hersh
Hersh Family Law
456 Montgomery Street, Seventeenth Floor
San Francisco, CA 94104-1250
www.hershfamlaw.com
Practice Areas: mediation, trial and appellate practice addressing legal problems in complex and high-asset family law matters
Email: info@hershfamlaw.com
Phone: (415) 788-2200- Member Recommended
Suzie Thorn
Schapiro Thorn Inc.
1242 Market Street, 5th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94102
www.schapirothorn.com/Bio/SuzieThorn.asp
Practice Areas: International Law; Family Law; Custody; Jurisdictional Issues
Phone: (415) 431-5772
Jennifer D. Rhodes
Rhodes & Co.
4 Embarcadero Center, 14th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111
(415) 766-3595
www.rhodescolaw.com
Practice Areas: Civil Litigation, Family Law
- Member Recommended
Sarah Van Voorhis
Van Voorhis and Sosna LLP
369 Pine Street, Suite 810
San Francisco, CA 94104
www.vsfamlaw.com
(415) 274-2530
Practice Areas: Pre-Marital Agreements; Divorce;
Custody; Support; Child Support; Spousal Support; Domestic Partnerships;
Complex Marital and Domestic Partner/Same-sex Dissolutions (including
property allocation and division); Parentage (paternity); Post-Marital
Agreements; Agreement Mediation
- Member Recommended
Tour-Sarkissian Law Offices
211 Gough Street, Third Floor
San Francisco, CA 94102
www.tslo.com
(415) 626-7744
Practice Areas: business, family, probate and estate planning, immigration, and real estate matters
- Member Recommended
Bley and Bley
555 Montgomery Street, Suite 605
San Francisco, CA 94111
www.bleyandbley.com/
sm@bleyandbley.com
(415) 982-7311
Practice Areas: Complex financial tracings; Marital
standard of living analyses for the purpose of establishing; spousal
support; Valuation of closely held businesses; Separate property
tracings; Custody disputes, including custody issues arising in same-sex
partnerships; Review and preparation of prenuptial agreements; Review
and preparation of post-nuptial agreements; Litigating the validity of
pre and post-nuptial agreements
- Member Recommended
Deepa Menon
Menon Law
870 Market Street, Suite 761
San Francisco, CA 94102
http://menon-law.com/
(415) 294-0303
- Practice Areas: Representation for Dissolutions of Marriage (Divorce) and related issues; Family Formation Services
- Flat-fee and other family law services for the self-represented
- Mediation
- Member Recommended
Mark Goosens
870 Market Street, Suite 1076
San Francisco, CA 94102
www.goossenslegal.com
mark@goosenslegal.com
(415) 984-0430
Practice Areas: Estate Law, Family Law, Name & Gender Change; Probate Administration; Trust Administration
- Member Recommended
Erik Newton
Heath Newton
240 Stockton Street, Suite 300
San Francisco, CA 94108
www.heathnewton.com/
erik@heathnewton.com
(415) 398-1290
Practice Areas: premarital agreements, divorce, child custody and asset protection
Public Resources for Estate Planning
Legalzoom.com
Nolo.com
Public Resources for Family Law
Bay Area Legal Aid - Staci Martin
(415) 354-6360
http://baylegal.org/get-help/client-services/
Areas of Practice: HOUSING: Housing preservation,
including landlord-tenant issues, foreclosures, unlawful evictions,
housing discrimination; DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & IMMIGRATION: Domestic
violence prevention and immigration related matters; ECONOMIC JUSTICE:
Consumer Law Matters and Access to Essential Public Benefits; HEALTH
CARE: Access to essential health care services, including MediCal
Family Violence Law Center
470 27th Street
Oakland,CA 94612
http://fvlc.org/
24-Hour Crisis Line: (800) 947-8301; (510) 208-0220
Mission: providing support and advocacy for survivors of domestic violence, changing individual and community perceptions about relationship abuse, and advocating for change within the legal, health, education, and criminal justice systems.
Justice & Diversity Center's (JDC) Family Law Project- SF Bar Association
301 Battery Street, Third Floor
San Francisco, California 94111
www.sfbar.org/jdc/legal-services/index.aspx
(415) 989-1616
Areas of Practice: Family Law Project assists low-income individuals and families with family law matters including marital dissolutions, child custody, and child support
La Casa de Las Madres
1663 Mission Street, Suite 225
San Francisco, CA 94103
www.lacasa.org/
Adult Crisis Line (877) 503-1850
Counseling & Supportive Services (415) 503-0500
Mission: Respond to calls for help from domestic violence victims, of all ages, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Give survivors the tools to transform their lives. Seek to prevent future violence by educating the community and by redefining public perceptions about domestic violence.
Wills & Trusts Attorneys
- Member Recommended
Paul OhAinle
Schiller Law Group, PLC
4 Orinda Way, Suite 280B
Orinda, CA 94563
www.slg4law.com/Attorney-Profiles/L-P-Ohainle.shtml
(925) 258-0123
Practice Areas: Business Law; Estate Planning/Taxation; CPA Firm Practice Enhancement
- Member Recommended
Bill Scherer
Scherer Smith & Kenny LLP
140 Geary Street, 7th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94108
www.sfcounsel.com/attorneys/scherer.php
(415) 433-1099
wms@sfcounsel.com
Practice Areas: business, corporate and nonprofit, intellectual property, employment, real estate and homeowners’ association law, mergers and acquisitions, estates and trusts, and commercial, employment, and personal injury litigation
- Member Recommended
Lorin Bender
Donahue Gallagher Woods LLP
1999 Harrison Street, 25th Floor
Oakland, CA 94612
www.donahue.com/our-people/lorin-b-bender/
(510) 451-0544
Practice Areas: Trusts and Estate Planning; Business and Corporate; Employment & Labor Practice; Immigration & Nationality; Intellectual Property; Litigation; Real Estate
- Member Recommended
Matthew Tuller
Tuller Law
201 Spear Street, Ste. 1100
San Francisco, CA 94105
http://tullerlaw.com/
(415) 426-3504
Practice Areas: Estate Planning; Business Formation; Employment Law; Employment Litigation
- Member Recommended
Harry Maring
Maring Law Firm
456 Montgomery Street, Suite 1300
San Francisco, California 94104
http://maringlawfirm.com/Staff.html
(415) 989-8406
Practice Areas: Estate Planning; Tax; Business Planning
New Mothers
Bay Area Night Doulas
Carmel Blue
1418 Grant Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 362-2583
carmelblue.com
Prenatal classes, postnatal classes and Mommy & Baby groups.
15% retail discount for GGMG members.
SF SAFE
SAFE’s Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) teaches parents how to install a new child safety seat step by step. Please note that this service is by appointment only. SAFE’s CPST can meet families at their local district police station or at the Hall of Justice.
For more information, please contact Adam Cuadra, Child Safety Coordinator, at adam@sfsafe.org or (415) 553-1985.
- Member Recommended
DayOne Baby
3548 Sacramento St.
San Francisco, California 94118
dayonebaby.com
To schedule a consultation with one of their Board-Certified Lactation Consultants, call (415) 813-1931.
DayOne Baby also offers breast pump rentals and prenatal, baby, and toddler classes.
Susan Bell DONA, Lactation Counsellor
Offers 10% discount to GGMG members.
Katie Howser IBCLC DONA
(209) 968-5197
http://katiehowser.com
Melitta Hoder IBCLC PCD CMT
(415) 586-8468
SF Birth Doulas - Elizabeth Porter
Cindy Whitman-Bradley
Esther Gallagher
Marin Doula Collective - Michaela and Toni
Lauren Miller
Patti Fordham
Shannon Padlog
Sandra Lloyd
- Member Recommended
UCSF Great Expectations
2356 Sutter Street
(415) 353-2667
http://whrc.ucsf.edu/whrc/gex/classes.html
Members particularly recommend: Mindfulness-based childbirth with Nancy Bardacke (who also recently wrote a book: Mindful Birthing)
CPMC Newborn Connections
3698 California Street, 94118
(415) 600-BABY (2229)
www.cpmc.org/services/newbornconnections/classes/
Anne St John IBCLC RN PNP
(415) 225-9005
http://www.anniestjohn.net/Home.html
Tracy Masillon IBCLC
California Highway Patrol
455 8th Street, San Francisco CA
(415) 557-1094
Free inspection, but there is a waiting list
Connie Hennessey
(415) 756-0313
Marie Burke
(415) 756-4700
Kara Englebrecht
Reise Tanner
Lotus Touch - Ann
Britt Fohrman
Katie Louderback
Farrell Topham
Buckled Baby
(415) 580-1977
info@buckledbaby.com
buckledbaby.com
A service that comes to you to help you ensure your car seat is properly installed
Certified installation experts
Certified installation experts can be found at:
https://www.nhtsa.gov/equipment/car-seats-and-booster-seats#installation-help-inspection
GGMG Playgroups
- Member Recommended
Natural Resources
1367 Valencia Street, San Francisco CA
(415) 550 2611
https://www.naturalresources-sf.com/pages/classes-groups
Natural Resources has several different drop in groups, including a breastfeeding circle. They also offer prenatal and parenting classes.
CPMC Newborn Connections - Breastfeeding Support
3698 California Street, San Francisco CA
(415) 600-2229
http://www.cpmc.org/services/newbornconnections/breastfeeding/lactation_consult.html
Free phone advice, $25 latch clinic (requires phone consult to confirm that latch is a problem).
Weekly support groups for $5.
Carseat Installation
SF SAFE
SAFE’s Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) teaches parents how to install a new child safety seat step by step. Please note that this service is by appointment only. SAFE’s CPST can meet families at their local district police station or at the Hall of Justice.
For more information, please contact Adam Cuadra, Child Safety Coordinator, at adam@sfsafe.org or (415) 553-1985.
California Highway Patrol
455 8th Street, San Francisco CA
(415) 557-1094
Free inspection, but there is a waiting list
Buckled Baby
(415) 580-1977
info@buckledbaby.com
buckledbaby.com
A service that comes to you to help you ensure your car seat is properly installed
Certified installation experts
Certified installation experts can be found at:
https://www.nhtsa.gov/equipment/car-seats-and-booster-seats#installation-help-inspection
Lactation Consultants and Counsellors
- Member Recommended
DayOne Baby
3548 Sacramento St.
San Francisco, California 94118
dayonebaby.com
To schedule a consultation with one of their Board-Certified Lactation Consultants, call (415) 813-1931.
DayOne Baby also offers breast pump rentals and prenatal, baby, and toddler classes.
Susan Bell DONA, Lactation Counsellor
Offers 10% discount to GGMG members.
Katie Howser IBCLC DONA
(209) 968-5197
http://katiehowser.com
Melitta Hoder IBCLC PCD CMT
(415) 586-8468
Anne St John IBCLC RN PNP
(415) 225-9005
http://www.anniestjohn.net/Home.html
Tracy Masillon IBCLC
CPMC Newborn Connections - Breastfeeding Support
3698 California Street, San Francisco CA
(415) 600-2229
http://www.cpmc.org/services/newbornconnections/breastfeeding/lactation_consult.html
Free phone advice, $25 latch clinic (requires phone consult to confirm that latch is a problem).
Weekly support groups for $5.
Mothers Groups (Including Breastfeeding Support Groups)
Carmel Blue
1418 Grant Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 362-2583
carmelblue.com
Prenatal classes, postnatal classes and Mommy & Baby groups.
15% retail discount for GGMG members.
GGMG Playgroups
- Member Recommended
Natural Resources
1367 Valencia Street, San Francisco CA
(415) 550 2611
https://www.naturalresources-sf.com/pages/classes-groups
Natural Resources has several different drop in groups, including a breastfeeding circle. They also offer prenatal and parenting classes.
CPMC Newborn Connections - Breastfeeding Support
3698 California Street, San Francisco CA
(415) 600-2229
http://www.cpmc.org/services/newbornconnections/breastfeeding/lactation_consult.html
Free phone advice, $25 latch clinic (requires phone consult to confirm that latch is a problem).
Weekly support groups for $5.
Postpartum Doulas
Bay Area Night Doulas
Connie Hennessey
(415) 756-0313
Marie Burke
(415) 756-4700
Postpartum Depression
- Member Recommended
- Member Owned
Postpartum SF mama support group
8-WEEK GROUP for women experiencing postpartum anxiety and/or depression in Pacific Heights. It's a space where moms can speak candidly about their struggles in a supportive environment, learn effective coping strategies, build upon self-care activities, and build their support network. Here moms can feel fully heard and understood and learn they are not alone.
Topics include but are not limited to: building in self-care and self-compassion, processing your transition to motherhood, managing parent and in-law relationships, and parenting with your partner.
Please contact the group leaders, Katy and Alexis at postpartumsf@gmail.com or go to postpartumsf.com to learn more.
- Member Recommended
Nova Goldberg, MFT
(415) 218-3672
2860 Laguna Street, San Francisco CA 94123 (Cow Hollow/Marina)
http://novagoldberg.com/
GGMG Discount: 10% for current GGMG members
- Sliding scale therapy
- Accepts new patients with one week lead time
- Evening appointments until 9pm
- Does not accept insurance, but will provide super bill for insurance
- Specializes individual, couple and adolescent counseling, parenting transition, postpartum depression, work life balance, adopting to new parenting roles, introducing brothers and sisters into family unit
- Solution focused brief therapy
- Member Recommended
- Member Owned
Melodie Del Rio, MFT
(415) 710-8943
946 Irving Street, Suite E, San Francisco CA 94122 (Inner Sunset)
3195 California Street, San Francisco CA 94113 (Laurel Heights)
http://sftherapyandcounseling.com/
- Sliding scale therapy
- GGMG Discount: reduced fee for current members
- Accepts new patients with one week lead time
- Evening appointments up to 8pm
- Accepts Blue Cross, Blue Shield or will provide super bill for out-of-network
- Specializes in individual, couples and children counseling - new parent transition, postpartum depression, psychodynamic therapy
- Specializes in child therapy (5 years old & up), psychoanalytic therapy, psychodynamic therapy & attachment focus
- Therapy only, does not provide testing for Autism or ADHD
“I have a special interest in working with pregnant and new mothers; parents; couples; and children. I have been working with families and couples for over ten years. I often see people with the following concerns: self esteem, anxiety, depression, life transition, loss and grief (including pregnancy loss), identity, relationship concerns, and painful/ difficult childhoods. When working with parents, I often provide support in the following areas: concerns around becoming a parent, life balance, postpartum depression and anxiety, uncertainty around parenting, sibling adjustment, parenting philosophy/ style, conflicts with partner around parenting, child's temperament/
development, and family of origin concerns.”
Holly Gordon, DMH, licensed psychologist
3321 Sacramento Street, San Francisco CA
(415) 346-4494
Dr. Kirsten Howell
2485 Clay Street, #105, San Francisco CA
(415) 567-9194
www.kirstenhowell.com/
Laura Davies, MD
2266 Union Street, San Francisoc CA
(415) 425-6156
www.doctorlauradavies.com/
Her areas of expertise are with anxiety, depression, ADHD, pregnancy and post-partum issues. She does adult, adolescent, and child psychotherapy and psychopharmacology, and couples and family psychotherapy.
Dr. Sue Lee
1626A Union Street, San Francisco CA
(415) 928-1234
Dr. Catherine Mallouh
(415) 750-1713
Joanna Foote Adler
2482 Sutter Street,
San Francisco CA 94115
(415) 820-1580
www.joanna-adler.com/
Provides psychotherapy and hypnotherapy, for individuals and couples. She uses innovative techniques to treat a wide variety of issues including: anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, negative family patterns, and issues related to childbearing: fertility, prenatal/postpartum depression and anxiety, birth preparations and recovery, and pregnancy/child loss.
- Member Owned
Dr. Juli Fraga
2409 Sacramento St, Suite 2
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 310-1420
www.drjulifraga.com
Psychologist specializing in the treatment of PPD/post-partum mood disorders. She co-facilitates a PPD support group at UCSF through the great expectations pregnancy program. She accepts insurance (Anthem BlueCross and Aetna) and is also on the national board of postpartum support international.
Dalynn May, LCSW
3884 24th Street
San Francisco, CA 94114
415-255-4150
A therapist in Noe Valley who specializes in relationship issues, depression, anxiety, and post-partum.
- Member Owned
Blair Wellington, MFT
The Hobart Building
582 Market (@ Montgomery), Suite 317
San Francisco, CA 94104
415.517.7051
www.counselinginsanfrancisco.com
Trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) - short-term, goal-oriented and effective therapy - for adults and couples. Specializing in anxiety, ADHD and parenting children with behavioral challenges.
- Member Owned
Kasey Balin, MFT
3600 California Street, San Francisco CA
(415) 820-1411She enjoys working with new and expectant moms. She is also a certified lactation counselor. She works with many issues which include: identity, postpartum depression, parenting styles, being the parent you want to be, self-care, anxiety, lactation issues and adjustment
Kiffany Pfister Gibbs, LCSW
700 E. Blithedale Avenue, Suite 2
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 652-2696
Maia Taub, MFT
1465 Church Street
San Francisco, 94131
(415) 255-4262
Rebecca Sacerdoti, PhD
(415) 992-7244
Renee Spencer, MFT
3236 Sacramento Street
San Francisco, 94115
(415) 771-5671
A highly trained psychotherapist providing individual therapy, couples counseling and modern psychoanalysis for a wide range of difficulties such as anxiety, depression, relationship problems, self-esteem or just wanting more out of life.
- Member Owned
Shulamit Glaubach
1939 Divisadero Street, Suite 4c
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 531-7697
http://shulamitglaubachmd.com/
I help people with infertility and the struggles and guidance and support. I also treat pregnant women and post-partum depression. I also do therapy and medication if needed.
- Member Owned
Jocelyn Sze, PhD
Two locations:
3600 California Street
San Francisco, CA 94118
870 Market Street, Ste 915
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 876-8564
Dr. Sze is a psychologist who works with new and expectant moms and couples. Dr. Sze specializes in sleep, prenatal/postpartum anxiety, transition to motherhood, and couples therapy. She has advanced training in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a goal-oriented, research-based, short-term approach. When appropriate, Dr. Sze offers
the option of therapy over videoconferencing, given the high barriers to care that many new and expectant moms face.
- Member Owned
Lois Parkinson, M.D.
4019 24th Street, San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 824-1448
- Member Owned
Virginia Todd, Ed.D.
3608 Sacramento Street
San Francisco, CA
(415) 541-5041
A clinical psychologist with a private practice in Laurel Heights, Virginia is also a GGMG member and a new mother. Using traditional talk therapy, she offers non-judgmental, compassionate counseling for those wishing to address life challenges such as depression, anxiety, grief, relationship and family concerns, life transitions and adjustment issues.
List of psychiatrists by Ellen Haller, MD
List of psychiatrists by Ellen Haller, MD, one of the faculty psychiatrists at UCSF (she runs the residency program and has a particular interest in the psychiatry of Women’s Health).
- Shana Levy: (415) 820-1420
- Anna Budayr: (415) 637-7076
- Kim Indermaur: (415) 418-4467
- Denise Albert: (415) 820-1511
- Julie Stahl: (415) 441-7342
- Ann Fleming, MD: (415) 206-4528
- Faina Novosolov: (415) 771-7711
The Afterglow: A postpartum support group for new mothers
6 week series on Tuesdays 10:30 am – 12 pm
UCSF Mission Bay: 1855 4th St., A3473
http://whrc.ucsf.edu/whrc/gex/afterglow.html
In this six-week postpartum support group, new moms with their babies will gather to share their experiences and support one another in their new days of parenting. During this group participants will learn about the “Baby Blues” and the emotional changes that can occur after childbirth. They will practice self-care, relaxation techniques, including yoga, which is clinically proven to reduce stress and increase mom’s wellbeing. They will also discuss the highs and lows of motherhood in a supportive space and connect with other new parents. Facilitated by Melissa Whippo, LCSW & Juli Fraga, Psy.D
January 23-February 27, 2018
March 27-May 1, 2018
June 5-July 10, 2018
UCSF Pregnancy and Postpartum Mood Assessment Clinic
This clinic is cutting edge in terms of psychiatric medication and research. For those women receiving medical care through this hospital, this is a great starting point. They do not provide treatment, but they do assess for anxiety and depression and then provide referrals and treatment suggestions.
If you think you have a problem, make an appointment at the UCSF Pregnancy and Postpartum Mood Assessment Clinic by calling (415) 353-2566.
https://www.ucsfhealth.org/programs/pregnancy_and_postpartum_mood_assessment/index.html
CPMC Mental Health Clinic
(415) 600-3247
For people who cannot afford private psychiatry and want an evaluation for medication, CPMC has a mental health clinic that accepts payment on a sliding scale.
CPMC Perinatal Health and Wellness Program
For a free consultation, call the Perinatal Triage Line at 415-600-3637
http://www.cpmc.org/services/women/health/perinatal-mental.html
- Member Recommended
Lauren Britt, LCSW
415-385-7310
399 Laurel Street, San Francisco CA 94118 (Laurel Village & Pacific Heights)
www.laurenbrittlcsw.com
- GGMG Member Discount (10% for appts between the hours of 9:30am and 2:30pm)
- Accepts new patients with 1 week lead time - Evening until 6pm
- Does not accept insurance, but will provide super bill for insurance
- Specializes in Individual, Couple and Adolescent therapy
- Solution focused, practical and cognitive behavioral therapy
Lauren Britt provides effective and empathic solution focused therapy for individuals, couples and families in the San Francisco Bay Area. With over twenty years of experience, Lauren Britt helps people of all ages change self-defeating behaviors into actions that are satisfying and life affirming.
Psychiatrists/Psychologists
Holly Gordon, DMH, licensed psychologist
3321 Sacramento Street, San Francisco CA
(415) 346-4494
Dr. Kirsten Howell
2485 Clay Street, #105, San Francisco CA
(415) 567-9194
www.kirstenhowell.com/
Laura Davies, MD
2266 Union Street, San Francisoc CA
(415) 425-6156
www.doctorlauradavies.com/
Her areas of expertise are with anxiety, depression, ADHD, pregnancy and post-partum issues. She does adult, adolescent, and child psychotherapy and psychopharmacology, and couples and family psychotherapy.
Dr. Sue Lee
1626A Union Street, San Francisco CA
(415) 928-1234
Dr. Catherine Mallouh
(415) 750-1713
Joanna Foote Adler
2482 Sutter Street,
San Francisco CA 94115
(415) 820-1580
www.joanna-adler.com/
Provides psychotherapy and hypnotherapy, for individuals and couples. She uses innovative techniques to treat a wide variety of issues including: anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, negative family patterns, and issues related to childbearing: fertility, prenatal/postpartum depression and anxiety, birth preparations and recovery, and pregnancy/child loss.
- Member Owned
Dr. Juli Fraga
2409 Sacramento St, Suite 2
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 310-1420
www.drjulifraga.com
Psychologist specializing in the treatment of PPD/post-partum mood disorders. She co-facilitates a PPD support group at UCSF through the great expectations pregnancy program. She accepts insurance (Anthem BlueCross and Aetna) and is also on the national board of postpartum support international.
- Member Owned
Shulamit Glaubach
1939 Divisadero Street, Suite 4c
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 531-7697
http://shulamitglaubachmd.com/
I help people with infertility and the struggles and guidance and support. I also treat pregnant women and post-partum depression. I also do therapy and medication if needed.
- Member Owned
Jocelyn Sze, PhD
Two locations:
3600 California Street
San Francisco, CA 94118
870 Market Street, Ste 915
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 876-8564
Dr. Sze is a psychologist who works with new and expectant moms and couples. Dr. Sze specializes in sleep, prenatal/postpartum anxiety, transition to motherhood, and couples therapy. She has advanced training in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a goal-oriented, research-based, short-term approach. When appropriate, Dr. Sze offers
the option of therapy over videoconferencing, given the high barriers to care that many new and expectant moms face.
- Member Owned
Lois Parkinson, M.D.
4019 24th Street, San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 824-1448
- Member Owned
Virginia Todd, Ed.D.
3608 Sacramento Street
San Francisco, CA
(415) 541-5041
A clinical psychologist with a private practice in Laurel Heights, Virginia is also a GGMG member and a new mother. Using traditional talk therapy, she offers non-judgmental, compassionate counseling for those wishing to address life challenges such as depression, anxiety, grief, relationship and family concerns, life transitions and adjustment issues.
List of psychiatrists by Ellen Haller, MD
List of psychiatrists by Ellen Haller, MD, one of the faculty psychiatrists at UCSF (she runs the residency program and has a particular interest in the psychiatry of Women’s Health).
- Shana Levy: (415) 820-1420
- Anna Budayr: (415) 637-7076
- Kim Indermaur: (415) 418-4467
- Denise Albert: (415) 820-1511
- Julie Stahl: (415) 441-7342
- Ann Fleming, MD: (415) 206-4528
- Faina Novosolov: (415) 771-7711
Support Groups/Clinics
- Member Recommended
- Member Owned
Postpartum SF mama support group
8-WEEK GROUP for women experiencing postpartum anxiety and/or depression in Pacific Heights. It's a space where moms can speak candidly about their struggles in a supportive environment, learn effective coping strategies, build upon self-care activities, and build their support network. Here moms can feel fully heard and understood and learn they are not alone.
Topics include but are not limited to: building in self-care and self-compassion, processing your transition to motherhood, managing parent and in-law relationships, and parenting with your partner.
Please contact the group leaders, Katy and Alexis at postpartumsf@gmail.com or go to postpartumsf.com to learn more.
The Afterglow: A postpartum support group for new mothers
6 week series on Tuesdays 10:30 am – 12 pm
UCSF Mission Bay: 1855 4th St., A3473
http://whrc.ucsf.edu/whrc/gex/afterglow.html
In this six-week postpartum support group, new moms with their babies will gather to share their experiences and support one another in their new days of parenting. During this group participants will learn about the “Baby Blues” and the emotional changes that can occur after childbirth. They will practice self-care, relaxation techniques, including yoga, which is clinically proven to reduce stress and increase mom’s wellbeing. They will also discuss the highs and lows of motherhood in a supportive space and connect with other new parents. Facilitated by Melissa Whippo, LCSW & Juli Fraga, Psy.D
January 23-February 27, 2018
March 27-May 1, 2018
June 5-July 10, 2018
UCSF Pregnancy and Postpartum Mood Assessment Clinic
This clinic is cutting edge in terms of psychiatric medication and research. For those women receiving medical care through this hospital, this is a great starting point. They do not provide treatment, but they do assess for anxiety and depression and then provide referrals and treatment suggestions.
If you think you have a problem, make an appointment at the UCSF Pregnancy and Postpartum Mood Assessment Clinic by calling (415) 353-2566.
https://www.ucsfhealth.org/programs/pregnancy_and_postpartum_mood_assessment/index.html
CPMC Mental Health Clinic
(415) 600-3247
For people who cannot afford private psychiatry and want an evaluation for medication, CPMC has a mental health clinic that accepts payment on a sliding scale.
CPMC Perinatal Health and Wellness Program
For a free consultation, call the Perinatal Triage Line at 415-600-3637
http://www.cpmc.org/services/women/health/perinatal-mental.html
Therapists
- Member Recommended
Nova Goldberg, MFT
(415) 218-3672
2860 Laguna Street, San Francisco CA 94123 (Cow Hollow/Marina)
http://novagoldberg.com/
GGMG Discount: 10% for current GGMG members
- Sliding scale therapy
- Accepts new patients with one week lead time
- Evening appointments until 9pm
- Does not accept insurance, but will provide super bill for insurance
- Specializes individual, couple and adolescent counseling, parenting transition, postpartum depression, work life balance, adopting to new parenting roles, introducing brothers and sisters into family unit
- Solution focused brief therapy
- Member Recommended
- Member Owned
Melodie Del Rio, MFT
(415) 710-8943
946 Irving Street, Suite E, San Francisco CA 94122 (Inner Sunset)
3195 California Street, San Francisco CA 94113 (Laurel Heights)
http://sftherapyandcounseling.com/
- Sliding scale therapy
- GGMG Discount: reduced fee for current members
- Accepts new patients with one week lead time
- Evening appointments up to 8pm
- Accepts Blue Cross, Blue Shield or will provide super bill for out-of-network
- Specializes in individual, couples and children counseling - new parent transition, postpartum depression, psychodynamic therapy
- Specializes in child therapy (5 years old & up), psychoanalytic therapy, psychodynamic therapy & attachment focus
- Therapy only, does not provide testing for Autism or ADHD
“I have a special interest in working with pregnant and new mothers; parents; couples; and children. I have been working with families and couples for over ten years. I often see people with the following concerns: self esteem, anxiety, depression, life transition, loss and grief (including pregnancy loss), identity, relationship concerns, and painful/ difficult childhoods. When working with parents, I often provide support in the following areas: concerns around becoming a parent, life balance, postpartum depression and anxiety, uncertainty around parenting, sibling adjustment, parenting philosophy/ style, conflicts with partner around parenting, child's temperament/
development, and family of origin concerns.”
Dalynn May, LCSW
3884 24th Street
San Francisco, CA 94114
415-255-4150
A therapist in Noe Valley who specializes in relationship issues, depression, anxiety, and post-partum.
- Member Owned
Blair Wellington, MFT
The Hobart Building
582 Market (@ Montgomery), Suite 317
San Francisco, CA 94104
415.517.7051
www.counselinginsanfrancisco.com
Trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) - short-term, goal-oriented and effective therapy - for adults and couples. Specializing in anxiety, ADHD and parenting children with behavioral challenges.
- Member Owned
Kasey Balin, MFT
3600 California Street, San Francisco CA
(415) 820-1411She enjoys working with new and expectant moms. She is also a certified lactation counselor. She works with many issues which include: identity, postpartum depression, parenting styles, being the parent you want to be, self-care, anxiety, lactation issues and adjustment
Kiffany Pfister Gibbs, LCSW
700 E. Blithedale Avenue, Suite 2
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 652-2696
Maia Taub, MFT
1465 Church Street
San Francisco, 94131
(415) 255-4262
Rebecca Sacerdoti, PhD
(415) 992-7244
Renee Spencer, MFT
3236 Sacramento Street
San Francisco, 94115
(415) 771-5671
A highly trained psychotherapist providing individual therapy, couples counseling and modern psychoanalysis for a wide range of difficulties such as anxiety, depression, relationship problems, self-esteem or just wanting more out of life.
- Member Recommended
Lauren Britt, LCSW
415-385-7310
399 Laurel Street, San Francisco CA 94118 (Laurel Village & Pacific Heights)
www.laurenbrittlcsw.com
- GGMG Member Discount (10% for appts between the hours of 9:30am and 2:30pm)
- Accepts new patients with 1 week lead time - Evening until 6pm
- Does not accept insurance, but will provide super bill for insurance
- Specializes in Individual, Couple and Adolescent therapy
- Solution focused, practical and cognitive behavioral therapy
Lauren Britt provides effective and empathic solution focused therapy for individuals, couples and families in the San Francisco Bay Area. With over twenty years of experience, Lauren Britt helps people of all ages change self-defeating behaviors into actions that are satisfying and life affirming.
Pregnancy
Carmel Blue
1418 Grant Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 362-2583
carmelblue.com
Prenatal classes, postnatal classes and Mommy & Baby groups.
15% retail discount for GGMG members.
- Member Recommended
DayOne Baby
3548 Sacramento St.
San Francisco, California 94118
dayonebaby.com
To schedule a consultation with one of their Board-Certified Lactation Consultants, call (415) 813-1931.
DayOne Baby also offers breast pump rentals and prenatal, baby, and toddler classes.
SF Birth Doulas - Elizabeth Porter
Cindy Whitman-Bradley
Esther Gallagher
Marin Doula Collective - Michaela and Toni
Lauren Miller
Patti Fordham
Shannon Padlog
Sandra Lloyd
- Member Recommended
UCSF Great Expectations
2356 Sutter Street
(415) 353-2667
http://whrc.ucsf.edu/whrc/gex/classes.html
Members particularly recommend: Mindfulness-based childbirth with Nancy Bardacke (who also recently wrote a book: Mindful Birthing)
CPMC Newborn Connections
3698 California Street, 94118
(415) 600-BABY (2229)
www.cpmc.org/services/newbornconnections/classes/
Kara Englebrecht
Reise Tanner
Lotus Touch - Ann
Britt Fohrman
Katie Louderback
Farrell Topham
- Member Owned
Sprout San Francisco
1828 Union Street
San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 359-9205
http://www.sproutsanfrancisco.com/events/san-francisco/
Prenatal, infant and toddler classes.
- Member Recommended
Natural Resources
1367 Valencia Street, San Francisco CA
(415) 550 2611
https://www.naturalresources-sf.com/pages/classes-groups
Natural Resources has several different drop in groups, including a breastfeeding circle. They also offer prenatal and parenting classes.
Birth Doulas
SF Birth Doulas - Elizabeth Porter
Cindy Whitman-Bradley
Esther Gallagher
Marin Doula Collective - Michaela and Toni
Lauren Miller
Patti Fordham
Shannon Padlog
Sandra Lloyd
Kara Englebrecht
Reise Tanner
Lotus Touch - Ann
Britt Fohrman
Katie Louderback
Farrell Topham
Birth Preparation Classes/Groups
Carmel Blue
1418 Grant Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 362-2583
carmelblue.com
Prenatal classes, postnatal classes and Mommy & Baby groups.
15% retail discount for GGMG members.
- Member Recommended
DayOne Baby
3548 Sacramento St.
San Francisco, California 94118
dayonebaby.com
To schedule a consultation with one of their Board-Certified Lactation Consultants, call (415) 813-1931.
DayOne Baby also offers breast pump rentals and prenatal, baby, and toddler classes.
- Member Recommended
UCSF Great Expectations
2356 Sutter Street
(415) 353-2667
http://whrc.ucsf.edu/whrc/gex/classes.html
Members particularly recommend: Mindfulness-based childbirth with Nancy Bardacke (who also recently wrote a book: Mindful Birthing)
CPMC Newborn Connections
3698 California Street, 94118
(415) 600-BABY (2229)
www.cpmc.org/services/newbornconnections/classes/
- Member Owned
Sprout San Francisco
1828 Union Street
San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 359-9205
http://www.sproutsanfrancisco.com/events/san-francisco/
Prenatal, infant and toddler classes.
- Member Recommended
Natural Resources
1367 Valencia Street, San Francisco CA
(415) 550 2611
https://www.naturalresources-sf.com/pages/classes-groups
Natural Resources has several different drop in groups, including a breastfeeding circle. They also offer prenatal and parenting classes.