Skip John D. Perkins, LMFT — Psychotherapist in San Francisco, CA
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Skip John D. Perkins is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in San Francisco, California. With over 20 years of experience, he utilizes a humanistic, person-centered, and psychodynamic approach. Perkins believes in unlocking clients' potential through a trusting, safe, and consistent therapeutic relationship, holding clients' whole selves with compassion. He has extensive experience working with adults, children, couples, and families, specializing in issues related to depression, anxiety, and trauma. His expertise also lies in understanding individuals within their unique cultural, family, or social contexts, drawing from his background in families, creativity, and culture. Perkins is currently unable to accept new clients.
Best for
- Individuals experiencing anxiety or depression
- Couples and families
- Adults, children, and teens
- Clients interested in psychodynamic approaches
| Key services | Individual therapy, Couples counseling, Family therapy |
| Tags | lmft, marriage and family therapist, san francisco, psychodynamic therapy, person-centered therapy, humanistic therapy, anxiety, depression, trauma, couples counseling |
Location
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