John Clarke
Therapist · LPCC, MD, PHD
Specializes in: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma
Psychologists (PhD) in San Francisco
5 psychologists (PhD) available in San Francisco.
There are 5 psychologists (PhD) practicing in San Francisco, California. A PhD in clinical or counseling psychology is a doctorate that trains psychologists in both research and clinical practice. To practice as a psychologist, a PhD graduate also completes supervised experience and passes the state's licensing exam. This represents 23% of the 22 total licensed therapists listed in San Francisco. Among the 2 license types listed in San Francisco, PhD ranks second, after LMFT (12). Psychologists generally don't prescribe medication; for that, people usually see a psychiatrist, a psychiatric nurse practitioner, or their primary care doctor. Across all 22 therapists listed in San Francisco, 1 works with couples and 1 works with families; each PhD's profile shows which of these they do. Looking for a psychologist (PhD) near you? All 5 listings here give San Francisco as the location; the page doesn't use yours, so check each profile's address to see how close the office is. FindSupport can also suggest therapists in San Francisco from a short description of what you're going through (your concern, language, insurance, or budget), free of charge.
Therapist profiles
Adrienne Elizabeth Amundsen
Psychologist, PhD
Amy Backos
Psychologist, PhD, ATR-BC
Ariane Eroy
Psychologist, PhD, CHT
Asya Grigorieva
Psychologist, PhD
What is a PhD psychologist?
A PhD psychologist completed a research-focused doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology along with supervised clinical training. PhD psychologists provide psychotherapy and psychological testing, and many also teach or do research. For a client, therapy with a PhD psychologist is much like therapy with a PsyD; the difference lies mostly in how the degree program was weighted.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many psychologists (PhD) are in San Francisco?
There are 5 psychologists (PhD) listed in San Francisco, California on FindSupport, 23% of the 22 therapists listed there.
What is a PhD psychologist?
A PhD in clinical or counseling psychology is a doctorate that trains psychologists in both research and clinical practice. To practice as a psychologist, a PhD graduate also completes supervised experience and passes the state's licensing exam. Licensed psychologists provide psychotherapy and psychological testing; in most states they don't prescribe medication, and licensing requirements vary by state. A PhD in another field is not a psychology license, so check each profile's license. To confirm a license, search the California licensing board for that profession.
How do I find a psychologist (PhD) near me in San Francisco?
This page lists the 5 psychologists (PhD) with San Francisco, California as their listed location; it doesn't use your location, so check the address on each profile.
Can I see a psychologist (PhD) online in San Francisco?
Across all therapists listed in San Francisco, 1 of 22 offers online sessions — each psychologist (PhD)'s profile shows whether they do.
Do psychologists (PhD) in San Francisco accept insurance?
Across all therapists listed in San Francisco, 1 of 22 accepts insurance — each psychologist (PhD)'s profile shows whether they do. Coverage depends on your plan, so check your benefits.
What other license types are listed in San Francisco?
Besides PhD, therapists listed in San Francisco include LMFT (12).
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