8 San Francisco Depression Therapists [Now Accepting Clients]
Depression can make the world feel muted. Joy feels distant, motivation disappears, and even small tasks feel monumental. You might feel like you're moving through fog, disconnected from others and from yourself. Sometimes, you might not feel much of anything at all.
You are not broken. Your body and mind may be responding to pain, loss, or overwhelm in the only way they know how. At Stillpoint Therapy Collective, our San Francisco depression therapists are here to help you make your way through and find joy in life again.
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Amy Toig: Good fit for co-occurring depression and chronic illness/pain
Callista Cox: Good fit for those struggling with suicidal thoughts
Bayley Azevedo: Good fit for LGBTQIA+ individuals and couples
Tina Salomon-Tripp: Good fit for depression tied to grief and loss
Jen Ottman: Good fit for high-achieving professionals and executives
Amber Godwin: Good fit for somatic therapy for depression
Ky Cruz: Good fit for BIPOC and neurodivergent folks with depression
Ellen Ottman: Good fit for ketamine-assisted therapy for depression
If you’re unsure which depression therapist is right for you, please contact us so we can thoughtfully match you.
Meet our San Francisco depression counselors
Amy Toig
Good fit for co-occurring depression and chronic illness/pain
When depression and chronic illness or chronic pain show up together, each one can make the other harder to carry. Your body hurts, your energy is gone, and hope can feel just out of reach. As an integrative therapist combining somatic therapy and mindfulness, I help you tend to both at once: easing depressive symptoms, building tools to manage pain and fatigue, and making more room for meaning and choice in your daily life. My care is queer- and gender-affirming, and I also offer ketamine-assisted therapy in San Francisco.
Credentials: Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #147414
Specialty Areas: Depression, chronic illness & chronic pain, LGBTQ-affirming care, queer couples, anxiety, trauma & PTSD, burnout & stress, identity exploration, life transitions, psychedelic therapy & psychedelic integration
Callista Cox
Good fit for those struggling with suicidal thoughts
If you're carrying suicidal thoughts, you deserve a therapist who can offer you steadiness—without panic, judgment, or pulling away. I've completed specialized training in supporting people through suicidal ideation, complicated grief, and chronic stress, and I draw on Bowen Family Systems Theory, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, DBT, and exposure-based therapies. My style is relational, collaborative, and honest, and I'm comfortable working with difficult thoughts and feelings.
Credentials: Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #141253
Specialty Areas: Depression, suicidal thoughts, chronic stress, LGBTQIA+ & gender-diverse community, disability & chronic illness, caregiver burnout, grief & loss, teens, couples
Bayley Azevedo
Good fit for LGBTQIA+ individuals and couples
Depression can erode your self-esteem, your relationships, and your ability to hold hope for the future. As a queer woman and psychodynamic, relational therapist, I'll meet you with deep compassion and an affirming, sex-positive lens. Together, we'll explore the patterns underneath your depression and approach the scary stuff with safety, grace, and a little humor. Whether you want the support of a 1:1 therapeutic relationship or are looking for a container to explore the impacts of depression on your romantic partnership(s), I can help.
Credentials: Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #140730
Specialty Areas: Depression, LGBTQIA+ couples and relationships, boundary setting, intimacy, sexual trauma, communication, anxiety, self-esteem, burnout & stress
Tina Salomon-Tripp
Good fit for depression tied to grief and loss
Mood changes after a significant loss—a person, a relationship, a chapter of your life, or a version of yourself—can settle in slowly and stay a long while, making it unclear where grief ends and depression begins. My approach is relational, psychodynamic, and attachment-based, with somatic, existential, and depth-oriented threads woven through. Before becoming a therapist, I spent more than 25 years in the creative arts, and when it feels meaningful, we can also bring in creative dreamwork. I'd be honored to help you grieve, reorient, and reconnect to yourself at your own pace.
Credentials: Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #149177
Specialty Areas: Depression, grief & loss, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, life transitions, guilt & shame, identity, loneliness, creative blocks, communication, parenting, family dynamics, work stress, emotional issues, young adults
Jen Ottman
Good fit for high-achieving professionals and executives
For high-achieving professionals, productivity, overfunctioning, and a constant inner pressure to perform can often mask depression. You may appear resilient on the outside while feeling isolated, exhausted, or disconnected inside. My approach is insight-driven and asset-based, grounded in psychodynamic, relational, and attachment-oriented work, so we can explore the patterns underneath the burnout, soften the inner critic, and help you redefine what success and rest actually look like in your life.
Credentials: Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #153153
Specialty Areas: Depression, professionals & executives, anxiety & stress, relationship & family dynamics, life transitions, identity & self-worth, premarital counseling & couples therapy
Amber Godwin
Good fit for somatic therapy for depression
Depression often lives in the body long before we have words for it: heavy limbs, shallow breath, a nervous system stuck in shutdown. As a trauma-informed therapist with ongoing training in Somatic Experiencing, I work gently with the body-based patterns underneath your depression, not just the thoughts on top. My style is warm, collaborative, and grounded. We'll move at a pace that feels safe for your system, build inner resilience, and reconnect you with your innate capacity to heal.
Credentials: Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #144905
Specialty Areas: Depression, somatic therapy, anxiety, stress, trauma, complex trauma, life transitions, relationship issues, self-awareness, nervous system regulation, emotional regulation
Ky Cruz
Good fit for BIPOC and neurodivergent folks with depression
Depression can feel especially isolating when the world around you wasn't built with your identity, culture, or nervous system in mind. As a BIPOC- and neurodivergent-affirming therapist, I bring a trauma-informed, social-justice lens to our work—and I trust you as the expert on your own life. I draw from psychodynamic and depth-oriented work, IFS and parts work, attachment therapy, mindfulness, and DBT, so our sessions can be as layered and dynamic as you are.
Credentials: Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #160179
Specialty Areas: Depression, substance use, trauma & PTSD, complex trauma, LGBTQIA+ individuals & couples, neurodivergence, grief & loss, BIPOC individuals & couples, identity exploration, life transitions, self-esteem
Ellen Ottman
Good fit for ketamine-assisted therapy for depression
As the founder of Stillpoint Therapy Collective, I bring more than ten years of experience and advanced training in Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and Brainspotting to depression care. When traditional talk therapy hasn't helped, ketamine-assisted therapy can open a body-based, deeply experiential way through. I support clients through preparation, dosing, and integration in a warm, LGBTQ+ affirming, trauma-informed container so the progress you make during sessions translates into real, lasting change in your daily life.
Credentials: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #124702
Specialty Areas: Depression, psychedelic therapy and psychedelic integration, trauma & PTSD, complex trauma, LGBTQIA+ individuals & relationships, sexual trauma, ethical non-monogamy, grief & loss, relationship issues, burnout & stress, chronic pain, feeling stuck, identity exploration, life transitions
What sets our practice apart from other San Francisco depression counseling providers
A diverse team of clinicians spanning a wide range of identities, backgrounds, and clinical training
LGBTQ+ identified and LGBTQ+ affirming therapists across our team
Specialized somatic therapy training, including Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Brainspotting, and Somatic Experiencing
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy available with select clinicians for depression that hasn't responded to traditional approaches
Flexible meeting options with both in-person availability in San Francisco and virtual sessions across California
Evening availability to accommodate working professionals and students
Neurodivergent-affirming, trauma-informed care that meets you where you are
FAQs about depression therapy
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Common signs of depression include:
Persistent sadness or numbness
Loss of interest or pleasure
Fatigue, insomnia, or sleeping too much
Self-critical thoughts or hopelessness
Isolation or withdrawing from loved ones
Feeling like a burden or struggling to find purpose
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Depression rarely has just one cause. Genetics, brain chemistry, unresolved trauma, chronic stress, grief, hormonal shifts, isolation, big life transitions, and ongoing systemic or relational stress can all contribute. For many people, depression builds slowly over time as the body and nervous system run out of resources. Therapy helps you uncover what's underneath your particular experience.
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There's no one-size-fits-all answer. If low mood, exhaustion, hopelessness, or disconnection have lingered for weeks, talking with a therapist is a good first step. We can help you sort through what's happening and, when helpful, coordinate with your doctor or a psychiatrist. Many people benefit from therapy alone; others find a combination of therapy and medication most supportive.
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There's not just one best therapy for depression. What works depends on you, your history, and what's living underneath your symptoms. Our team draws on a wide range of evidence-based methods to create a customized approach for each person we support. Plus, effective therapy goes beyond the specific modality—the fit between you and your therapist matters as much, if not more, than the specific method.
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We understand that depression is oftentimes more than a chemical imbalance — it typically has roots in trauma, disconnection, unmet needs, and systemic stress. Our approach combines relational, somatic therapy, and trauma-informed care to support you in reconnecting with yourself, others, and the parts of life that still matter to you.
You don’t have to fake it to feel “better”, we meet you where you are.
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Yes, depression therapy is often covered by insurance. At Stillpoint Therapy Collective, we're an out-of-network practice, which means we don't bill insurance directly. We can, however, provide superbills you can submit to your insurance for possible reimbursement, depending on your plan's out-of-network mental health benefits.
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There’s Still a Path Forward
Even if it’s hard to see right now, healing is possible. You don’t have to carry it all alone. Reach out today for depression therapy that honors your pace, your story, and your strength.