The Queer Couples Center — Marriage or relationship counselor in San Francisco, CA
Address563 Castro St #2 CA, San Francisco, CA 94114
Phone+1415-881-4922
Websitequeercouplescenter.com
The Queer Couples Center offers marriage and relationship counseling services in San Francisco, California. Their approach is grounded in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), a modality with research indicating significant relationship improvement and recovery rates. All therapists at the center are trained in EFT and other cutting-edge orientations. They are LGBTQ clinicians with experience in the queer community, committed to social justice principles that empower clients and resist oppression. Services include couples counseling, relationship coaching, and individual counseling, focusing on improving communication, deepening intimacy, healing emotional injuries, and understanding relationship barriers.
Best for
- Queer couples
- LGBTQ+ individuals
- Couples seeking EFT
| Key services | Couples counseling, Relationship coaching, Individual counseling |
| Tags | couples counseling, relationship therapy, lgbtq therapy, emotionally focused therapy, san francisco, individual counseling, relationship coaching, queer clinicians, social justice |
Reviews on Google3.0 · 2 reviews
The Queer Couples Center is a diverse mix of talented therapists who all show a deep understanding & support of the experiences queer, gay, lesbian, bisexual, & transgender couples face. This is because they all either identify as queer or strong allies as well as hold a wealth of training & experience with helping couples throughout the SF Bay Area, including San Francisco, Oakland, & Berkeley. I highly recommend them!
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