Mr Hank MFT

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

“Experienced therapist working with a problem solving a brief therapy model. Empathetic and direct.”

About Me

I help individuals and couples navigate challenges with a focus on practical solutions. My experienced approach blends empathy with direct guidance, aiming to resolve specific issues efficiently. We'll work collaboratively, using a brief therapy model to develop clear, actionable strategies. Clients valuing a focused, empathetic yet straightforward path to change often find our sessions a good fit. My aim is to help you find clarity and move forward.

Approach

You’ll notice sessions move with practical intent, cutting through confusion to small, doable steps that fit your life. In my San Francisco office or over secure video — and I can work with sign language users — we keep meetings tightly focused, use short check-ins, and set specific between-session tasks or safety plans when needed. I combine direct feedback with steady listening to address patterns around grief, addiction, anger, mood, or relationship strains. People seeking focused, efficient change often find this pace and clarity useful.

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Basic Information

San Francisco, United States

Services

Services Offered:

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Crisis Counseling
Immediate, short-term psychological support during an acute mental health crisis such as a panic episode, suicidal thoughts, or overwhelming distress.
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Divorce Counseling
Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.
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Counseling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
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Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

Works With:

•Adults
•Couples

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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Abuse
Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.
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Addiction
A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.
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Anger
An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.
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Grief & Loss
The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.
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Mood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
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Family Issues
Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.
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Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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Professional Title:

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Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
A therapist licensed to work with couples and families on relationship difficulties, communication, and family dynamics.

Qualifications

University of San Francisco

Registrations

Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS)

MFT

Service Area

San Francisco

In-person & Online

San Francisco, California

United States