Psychotherapy for Adults & Teens in San Francisco
Therapy for anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and low self-esteem. Helping people understand recurring patterns, feel more secure in themselves, and build more satisfying relationships.
Natalie Yates, LMFT (she/her)
Welcome. I’m a licensed psychotherapist in San Francisco. I’m honored to walk alongside people as they navigate life’s challenges, deepen self-understanding, strengthen their sense of self, and create more meaningful and fulfilling relationships.
My work is psychodynamic, attachment-based, and trauma-informed. I collaborate with clients to explore recurring patterns, understand emotions and behaviors, and move toward lasting change. Therapy is a space to slow down, reflect, and develop insight into the ways your mind and relationships operate.
Many people come to therapy feeling stuck, anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed, navigating life transitions, or unsure why certain patterns keep repeating. You may replay conversations, worry about saying the wrong thing, feel like a burden, or notice yourself changing to maintain relationships. Therapy helps you understand why your mind does this and how to relate to yourself and others differently.
Services
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One on one sessions for adults are tailored to meet your unique needs. I take time to get to know you, your life, and what brings you to therapy. Together we explore patterns and how they affect your emotions, relationships, and sense of self, build a healthier relationship with yourself, and create space to heal what is no longer serving you.
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I offer therapy for teens navigating anxiety, depression & self-harming behaviors, low self-esteem, relationship challenges, and big transitions. Therapy provides a supportive space to explore emotions, build resilience, and develop healthier ways of coping. Together, we focus on strengthening confidence and preparing teens for launching and adulthood.
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I provide parent support alongside work with teens. Parenting can bring up old wounds, self-doubt, and unexpected emotions. Parent support offers a space to reflect on your experiences, better understand your child, and respond with greater intention rather than reactivity. Together, we focus on strengthening your confidence as a parent, deepening emotional awareness, and developing tools that support both you and your family.
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I offer consultation for therapists who want a thoughtful, supportive space to deepen their clinical work. Consultation may focus on case conceptualization, relational dynamics, transference & countertransference, burnout, navigating the emotional complexity of being a therapist or running a business. My style is collaborative and reflective, offering curiosity, clarity, and gentle challenge.
Where We Meet
I offer in-person therapy services at my Hayes Valley office in San Francisco, virtual services throughout California, and hybrid options that combine both.
Connect
I offer a free 20-minute consultation to help determine whether we’re the right fit. If not, I’m happy to provide referrals and help point you toward support. Please feel free to reach out with any questions.
Business Hours: Monday–Thursday, 9am–6pm; Fridays, 10am–3pm