Malcolm Gaines, Psy.D.

I am a seasoned clinician with 20 years of experience as a licensed psychologist working with children, adolescents, and adults in San Francisco. I am trained to effectively treat the effects of childhood trauma, anxiety, and depression using an integrative approach, often including EMDR, DBT, and attachment-based, trauma-informed psychotherapy.

You may be a young person struggling with relationships or anxiety as you grow into adulthood. You may be a parent worried about your child who is struggling and needs support. You may be an adult dealing with feelings that are painful or confusing and leave you feeling stuck, anxious or ashamed. You may be coping with painful experiences earlier in your life that have left you with the belief that there is something wrong with you or you don’t belong. Whatever you are facing, if you choose to work with me as your therapist, we will sort through your concerns and make a plan to relieve suffering and open the way to growth.

Establishing a working relationship that feels safe enough to take emotional risks is an essential ingredient of any effective psychotherapy or consultation. Please contact me by phone or email to schedule an initial 30-minute consultation by phone, at no charge, to discuss your concerns and whether I might be a good fit for you.