Marla Leigh Caplan Psychotherapy — Marriage or relationship counselor in San Francisco, CA
Address2823 18th St CA, San Francisco, CA 94110
Phone+1415-857-5560
Websitemarlaleighcaplan.com
Marla Leigh Caplan is a psychotherapist in San Francisco, California, offering depth psychotherapy with a focus on psychodynamic and somatic approaches. Her practice integrates analytical depth with embodied insight, utilizing a trauma-informed lens. Caplan works with individuals, couples, and families, aiming to move beyond symptom management into exploring meaning, patterns, and relationships. She provides a private, attuned space for clients seeking to heal from trauma, addiction, and relationship challenges, or to address issues of identity, meaning, and purpose. Her approach emphasizes self-discovery, relational repair, and cultivating body awareness to align mind, body, and spirit.
Best for
- Individuals seeking depth psychotherapy
- Clients working through trauma
- People exploring identity and purpose
- Those interested in somatic approaches
| Key services | Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Online Therapy |
| Languages | English |
| Tags | depth psychotherapy, psychodynamic therapy, somatic therapy, trauma informed, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationships, empaths, artists |
Reviews on Google5.0 · 5 reviews
I’ve worked with Marla one-on-one and felt so supported by the way she holds space. I trust her completely, and the somatic work she brings in has been really powerful for me. She has such a caring, grounded presence, and I’d recommend her to anyone looking for a therapist who can go deep while making you feel safe.
I work with Marla for around a year and our sessions were very insightful and beneficial. She is an excellent therapist and I highly recommend her to anyone ready to work on themselves and develop healthy coping mechanisms.
Marla is a therapist with a remarkable talent for guiding her clients towards depth and awareness. She has the ability to be both very direct and frank while also being compassionate and making you feel seen. She thinks and cares deeply about her colleagues and clients, and I thoroughly enjoy consultation with her. If you're someone looking for a therapist that will help you look deeply INWARD with courage and compassion, Marla is at the top of my list of people to recommend.
I know Marla as a friend and colleague and I highly recommend her as a therapist. I have referred friends and acquaintances who I could not see myself to Marla, as I believe that she is a thoughtful, insightful and skilled therapist. Those I have referred have reported very positive experiences in working with Marla. Marla brings a great deal of insight to her work, as well as deep compassion and empathy. I have often thought that if we were not friends, I would love to see her as a therapist.
Marla is an amazing counselor! She's so kind and understanding. I feel really comfortable with her and I feel like I can talk to her about anything. I'd recommend her to anyone!
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