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Free Association Clinic
11 specialtiesSan Francisco, CA • 2 locations4.89
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Overall rating
4.89
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
4.98
Insurances accepted
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Free Association Clinic
1728 Union Street, #302, San Francisco, CA 94123
Today, Apr 1 – Tue, Apr 14
Insurances accepted
99% of patients have successfully booked with these insurancesBlue Shield of CaliforniaUnitedHealthcareAetnaManaged Health Network (MHN)Cigna
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Overall rating
4.89
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
4.98
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Seems like a nice dude. Really seemed compassionate and interested in what I had to say. Which by itself was so helpful.
July 2, 2024Daniel H.Verified patient
Highly recommend Dr. Norwood! His sessions are calm and focused, making it easy to open up.
MAVerified patient
Dr. Norwood has this incredible way of creating a space where I feel truly seen and understood. He’s helped me connect the dots in my relationships and understand my own patterns on a deeper level.
LAVerified patient
Dr. Norwood’s approach is next level—thoughtful and genuinely insightful. He doesn’t just listen; he gets to the underlying patterns in a way that's made a real impact. Highly recommend if you're looking for serious depth and perspective.
AAVerified patient
Thank you Dr. Norwood!
MAVerified patient
A great therapist. Thoughtful and Kind.
MAVerified patient
"I’ve been seeing Dr. James Norwood for over a year, and it’s really helped me with my anxiety and depression. He’s kind and listens well, creating a comfortable space to talk. His approach has given me new perspectives and helped me make progress. I’d definitely recommend him."
SMVerified patient
Dr. James Norwood has been fantastic. He’s easy to talk to and really understands what I’m going through. He helped me with some relationship issues, and his advice has been incredibly helpful. I always feel more positive and clear-headed after our sessions. If you’re looking for a great therapist, I highly recommend him.
NCVerified patient
Dr. Norwood was very knowledgeable and understood my point of view. He was able to guide me to some really helpful insights in a way that felt like a natural part of the conversation.
June 17, 2024David C.Verified patient
Very helpful session.
June 27, 2023Christopher R.Verified patient
Great first session, I appreciated the overall atmosphere of the space. It was calm, quiet and relaxing.
James is a great listener and facilitated the session well.
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April 5, 2023Jourdán O.Verified patient
Working with Dr. Thompson brought greater awareness to my reactions and choices. Sessions created space for honest reflection and more steadiness in difficult moments.
JMVerified patient
I was struggling with questions about meaning and direction in my life. Dr. Thompson’s way of working helped me sit with uncertainty without feeling overwhelmed, and I felt more anchored over time.
AAVerified patient
I started therapy during a major life transition and appreciated Dr. Thompson’s calm and thoughtful presence. He helped me reflect deeply while staying grounded in practical change.
JAVerified patient
I came in knowing I can be impulsive and emotionally reactive, especially under stress, and I appreciated how grounded and steady Dr. Thompson was from the first session. I left sessions feeling calmer, clearer, and more in control of my choices.
SMVerified patient
I started seeing Dr. Thompson when I was struggling with identity issues in my 40s and feeling stuck as a mom and as a person. He is kind, patient, and easy to talk to. I always felt listened to and respected. Therapy with him helped me feel more grounded and more like myself again. I highly recommend him.
YAVerified patient
Dr. Thompson helped me understand myself in a deeper way and made things that once felt overwhelming finally start to make sense.
NCVerified patient
Starting life after college felt really overwhelming—new job, new responsibilities, and everything changing so fast. Talking to Stephen has been such a big help. He listens without judgment and helps me make sense of everything that's been going on. I always leave our sessions feeling more confident and less stressed.
MCVerified patient
I was super skeptical about therapy, but working with Mr. M has been a game-changer. I always felt like I was carrying way too much in my head, and I didn’t know how to sort through it all.
Mr. M is different—he’s chill, thoughtful, and genuinely cares about what’s going on with you. He helped me figure out a lot about myself, and it didn’t feel forced or awkward. It was more like having someone actually see you and help you piece things together at your own pace.
LAVerified patient
Talking with Stephen feels like being really understood for the first time. He gets what it’s like to feel deeply and helped me find clarity in ways I didn’t expect.
NCVerified patient
I’ve been stuck in a creative rut for a while, and honestly, I didn’t know where to start. Stephen’s been amazing at helping me untangle everything. He doesn’t rush me through it, and he lets me really dive into what’s been blocking me. I’ve never had someone help me make sense of all the thoughts and feelings that come with being stuck—he just gets it. I’m finally starting to feel like I’m moving forward again. It’s honestly been a relief to have someone who helps me look at things from a new angle. Thanks Stephen!
AMVerified patient
My teen has been seeing Stephen for a while now, and he’s finally opened up to me about how much it’s helping. He’s always been really imaginative but has trouble fitting in and connecting with others. Stephen has a way of making him feel understood and safe, which has made all the difference. I can see my son slowly gaining more confidence with his peers and feeling better about himself. He says Stephen listens in a way that makes him feel like he can be himself, which means so much. I’m really grateful for the care Stephen has provided.
YAVerified patient
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