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As one who has experienced personal trauma and loss, I have an authentic understanding of how painful life circumstances impact us...
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As one who has experienced personal trauma and loss, I have an authentic understanding of how painful life circumstances impact us and how building new life skills can empower us once again.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 22 years of experience in outpatient and residential care settings. I continue to strengthen my expertise in advanced mental health care. I am dedicated to supporting individuals and families through evidence-based clinical practice and interdisciplinary collaboration to improve mental health outcomes and access to care.
I earned my Master’s in Nursing from Charles R. Drew School of Medicine. My approach to care integrates motivational interviewing, mindfulness, and therapeutic interventions to promote emotional stability and wellness. I strive to empower clients with tools that foster resilience and sustainable mental health improvement.
I am passionate about providing compassionate, high-quality care to individuals with mental health conditions. I believe in meeting each client where they are, providing education, and promoting self-awareness to encourage personal growth. My goal is to help clients navigate their journey toward balance and overall well-being.
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I believe it is essential that you feel heard and are an active participant in your care....
I believe it is essential that you feel heard and are an active participant in your care.
Trisha Paniagua is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 13 years of experience in the mental health field. She specializes in treating adolescents, adults, and the geriatric population for depression, anxiety, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, sleep disorders, trauma, panic disorders, and personality disorders. Prior to becoming a nurse practitioner, she first worked as an LVN, then a psychiatric RN. Trisha is passionate about educating patients in managing life’s challenges and diminishing the stigma surrounding mental healthcare.
Trisha received her Master’s in Nursing from Walden University. She utilizes listening, motivational interviewing, and education on disease processes and medications to lead patients to a well thought out treatment plan.
Trisha understands that mental health is part of a person’s whole body health. She looks forward to helping you understand your diagnosis and make progress towards a better quality of life. Schedule your first session today!
As a therapist with lived experience, I bring an eclectic, trauma-informed, and compassionate-centered approach that honors each p...
As a therapist with lived experience, I bring an eclectic, trauma-informed, and compassionate-centered approach that honors each person's unique story, creating a supportive space for healing, growth, and exploration of identity in all of its forms.
I am a therapist with over 20 years of experience supporting individuals navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use, grief, life transitions, relationship challenges, and co-occurring mental health concerns. I work with adolescents and adults, and my experience spans private practice, addiction treatment, community mental health, and homeless services. I hold a master's degree in psychology with an emphasis in marriage and family therapy and am EMDR trained.
My approach is eclectic, trauma-informed, and tailored to each client's unique needs. Drawing from EMDR, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing, I help clients build insight, strengthen coping skills, process difficult experiences, and move toward lasting healing and growth.
Healing happens in a space where you feel safe, heard, and accepted exactly as you are. Whether you're facing a current challenge or carrying the weight of past experiences, you don't have to navigate it alone. When you're ready, I welcome the opportunity to support your journey.
As someone who has worked within complex healthcare and social systems, I understand how external barriers impact our well-being a...
As someone who has worked within complex healthcare and social systems, I understand how external barriers impact our well-being and therefore focus on helping clients build strategies that restore balance and self-direction.
I am an Associate Clinical Social Worker with 12 years of experience in behavioral health hospitals and care coordination. I bring a trauma-informed and culturally responsive lens to therapy. As a Latina clinician, I recognize how culture, identity, and lived experiences shape our emotional well-being. I help clients navigating anxiety, stress, burnout, trauma, and major life transitions find healing, stability, and renewed confidence through compassionate, practical support. My goal is to help build emotional balance, self-understanding, and sustainable empowerment.
I received my Master of Social Work from Loma Linda University. My approach is collaborative and strengths-based, combining evidence-based methods like CBT and mindfulness with trauma-informed care. I focus on helping clients gain self-awareness, develop coping strategies, and create sustainable change through compassion, structure, and empowerment.
Taking the first step toward therapy can feel uncertain, but it’s a courageous choice. I hope that you feel supported, understood, and empowered to navigate life’s challenges with greater clarity and strength. Together, we’ll work toward healing that feels genuine, sustainable, and truly your own.
I believe healing begins with feeling truly seen and heard, and as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I combine evide...
I believe healing begins with feeling truly seen and heard, and as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I combine evidence-based care with genuine compassion to support each person’s unique journey toward mental wellness.
I'm a board-certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC) providing compassionate, evidence-based care. I have 6 years of experience in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning across outpatient, community mental health, and telepsychiatry settings. I hold an MSN in psychiatric-mental health. I work with adolescents, adults, and older adults navigating anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, ADHD, and adjustment difficulties. Many clients seek relief from persistent symptoms and greater stability, while others want a safe space to explore their experiences and develop coping strategies.
My goal is to partner with each client to create a personalized treatment plan that may include psychotherapy, medication management, lifestyle interventions, and ongoing support. I believe in a collaborative, holistic approach that honors each person's unique story while empowering them to achieve their mental health goals and improve their quality of life.
I want you to know that your feelings matter—and I truly see where you're coming from. I understand how important it is to feel supported, and I'm here to help you take the next step with confidence. If you're ready, I'd love to connect so we can explore how we can work together to make things easier for you.
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Addiction counseling therapists at Thriveworks in San Francisco, CA can help people manage their urges to use the substance or engage in the activity they’re addicted to. In addition, it can help people manage the challenges that stem from their addiction, from relationship issues to problems at work, as well as those whose addiction may stem from issues like trauma.
Addiction counseling at Thriveworks in San Francisco, CA works by helping one understand the underlying causes of their addiction, teaching them coping strategies, and recognizing their specific triggers. Long-term or ongoing addiction counseling can also help to prevent relapse.
Addiction counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The length of addiction counseling depends on the individual’s needs, the extent and severity of their addiction, and the problems that might stem from it. That said, people can make meaningful progress in addiction counseling in the first weeks to months.
Addiction can manifest in a variety of ways. Sometimes, addiction shows itself as a compulsive behavior—gambling, sex, Internet, video games, shopping, pornography, and more. Sometimes, addiction shows itself as abusing a substance—alcohol, prescription drugs, marijuana, cocaine, and more. However addiction is manifested on the surface of an individual’s life, the same phenomenon is happening below the surface: addiction is changing the way the brain functions. Addiction is a disease that can take people’s health, finances, relationships, and even their life. It is also a disease that has effective treatments. Skilled therapists understand what the addiction is and how to rewire a brain that has been addled with addiction.
The skilled therapists at Thriveworks San Francisco have helped many clients find the care and support and treatment they needed to heal from an addiction. If you are struggling with addiction, reach out to us today. Treatment is available.
Addiction rewires the way that the brain functions so that impulses are strengthened and self-control mechanisms are bypassed. Mental health professionals sometimes characterize the changes as the three C’s of addiction: control, cravings, and consequences. Addiction takes over control through the use of cravings that must be satisfied, despite the negative consequences the behavior brings. What does that look like in real life? Here are a few symptoms of addiction:
If you recognized any of the signs of symptoms in your own life, it may be time to reach out for help. Like other serious illnesses, addiction often requires the supervision of a mental health professional for treatment. Addiction is not cured by being a stronger person—you already are a strong person. Addiction is cured by re-programming the brain. That often requires support groups, therapy, and/or medication. It is a difficult undertaking, but it is worth the effort.
No one has to fight an addiction alone—the professionals at Thriveworks San Francisco are here to help. We have appointments for addiction available. When you call to schedule an appointment, know that you may be meeting with your counselor the same week. We accept many forms of insurance. We also offer weekend and evening sessions. Call today.
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