Vanessa B. Tate, LMFT — Marriage or relationship counselor in San Francisco, CA

Vanessa is a highly experienced therapist with over twenty years of specialization in complex trauma and somatics. I am confident that her expertise has aided hundreds of clients in overcoming trauma and achieving healing. Personally, she is one of the most loyal and compassionate individuals I know. I recommend clients to her with full trust that they will receive excellent support and care.

Vanessa combines her deep understanding of complex developmental trauma with advanced somatic techniques to guide clients toward healing. She has a gift for helping people notice and regulate their body’s responses during stressful moments, which leads to greater emotional balance. I confidently refer couples to her, especially when they feel disconnected or their struggles seem impossible to overcome.

I couldn’t recommend Vanessa more! As someone who was considering individual therapy for a long time before taking the plunge- I knew from the first session with her that I had made the right choice. Vanessa is intelligent, honest, and direct, while leading with empathy, authenticity, and kindness. She curates a safe space for both therapist and client to enter into, asking thoughtful questions that allow her insight into you as an individual, and the world you live in. She will help you see things from a different perspective, suggest relevant and useful tools (literature, language, or general conversation structure), and the results will enrich your ability to show up in relationships and life. Vanessa handles complex topics with sensitivity, grace, and ease, helping break down barriers and heal traumas. She injects humor into conversations where appropriate, providing levity to tough discussions and lets you know that she’s in the trenches with you— she sees you, and affirms your experiences. With her, you’re not alone. She’s helped me immensely, allowing us together to unpack family of origin issues while deftly understanding cultural and communication style differences. Her support and guidance has allowed me to build bridges and continue working on core relationships. Four years later, I still look forward to each session with Vanessa!

I'm always happy to refer to my colleague Vanessa B. Tate, MFT for therapy and supervision! Individuals and couples can expect an active, smart therapist who helps you see the problem, gain coping tools to heal, and see lasting transformation in your life and relationship. New therapists looking for supervision of their work will find an experienced supervisor who uses intelligence, humor, and honest feedback to help you grow. Vanessa has advanced training in somatic therapy and complex trauma, and has a spiritual depth and embodied presence when sitting with clients.

Vanessa changed my life. She is an incredibly empathic, kind, and effective therapist. She is able to make you feel seen and heard and supported. She moved to Colorado recently and I don't think i'll ever be able to find as effective a therapist as her in the bay area, or in general!

Vanessa is a very sharp and insightful therapist. She works especially well with women who are interested in incorporating mindfulness and yoga in their therapy. I highly recommend her for people who are going through any kind of transition and want to grow in the process.

Vanessa is whip smart and heart centered. She is a great choice of therapist and provides compassionate care grounded in integrity & professionalism.

Vanessa is a gifted and talented, intuitive and wonderful therapist. She mixes insight and understanding with knowledge. I would highly recommend her to anyone.