Lisa Friedman, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Lisa Friedman

Focus areas

Bipolar Disorder

Coping Mechanism Development

Parenting Counseling

Chronic Relapse

Life Transition

Stress

Codependency

Mood Disorders

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Families

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Art Therapy

Experiential Therapy

Attachment-based

Gestalt

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Jewish

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Lisa Friedman

I am a LMFT. I chose a career in mental health because I am deeply inspired by the strength and resilience of people working to overcome challenges and achieve their goals. My approach is rooted in compassion, and I strive to create a space where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered to move toward their highest level of functioning. I specialize in the treatment of drug and alcohol addictions, trauma, eating disorders, and co-occurring disorders. Each person is treated as an individual and has a treatment plan carefully planned out to meet that person's individual requirements. Together, we can navigate the complexities of life and create meaningful change. My approach I use CBT, Narrative, Gestalt, Person-centered therapy, meditation, and relaxation. Each session is based on the client's individual needs at that point in time. We, as collaborators, figure out what is best needed in the moment while practicing grounding techniques using affirmations and gratitudes My focus I believe that there is recovery for every individual. All a person has to have is "willingness". As a therapist, I can provide you with all of the tools, support, and encouragement! My communication style compassionate understanding. We are a team put together to achieve your goals. My journey to mental healthcare I had a wonderful MD take me, in the middle of her office day, out to her car to a lake. We walked around the lake and talked for about an hour, and then she asked if I would go into treatment. I immediately said that I would do anything she asked because she showed me compassionate understanding and was non-judgmental. I try to be that therapist for others. My goals for you I ask everyone what they would like to accomplish on the first day that we meet, and reassess this throughout our time during therapy.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Worry

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Francisco/Oakland

Education and training

National University, Master's in Counseling Psychology

NPI number

1023441110

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What practice does Lisa Friedman work with?

Lisa Friedman works with Rula Health - San Francisco/Oakland.

What are common reasons for patients to see Lisa Friedman?

Lisa Friedman frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Lisa Friedman on their profile.