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Your Trusted Psychotherapy Partner in San Francisco
I am a licensed psychologist and certified psychoanalyst with over 40 years of experience in private practice. My work focuses on helping adults navigate depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, and personal growth through individual psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, and couples therapy. I specialize in supporting creative professionals, advocates, and individuals seeking deeper self-understanding.My practice integrates contemporary psychoanalytic approaches with modern psychological insights to foster lasting personal transformation. I also provide consultation and supervision to mental health professionals, drawing on diverse theoretical frameworks to enhance clinical practice. Virtual sessions are available for clients seeking flexibility in their therapeutic journey.
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
Psychoanalysis
Couples Therapy
Professional Consultation
Virtual Sessions
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in psychotherapy and psychoanalysis.
- Our practice integrates diverse clinical theories for personalized treatment.
- We offer virtual sessions for flexible mental health support.
- Our approach prioritizes client-centered care and emotional transformation.
- We provide specialized consultation for mental health professionals.
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
Weekly therapy sessions address depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, and personal growth. Clients explore emotional patterns and develop coping strategies through evidence-based techniques. Ideal for adults seeking to overcome recurring difficulties and achieve self-fulfillment.
Psychoanalysis
Three-to-five-times-weekly sessions using traditional analytic methods to explore deep-seated emotional patterns. This approach fosters profound personal transformation through exploration of dreams, memories, and unconscious processes. Best suited for clients seeking long-term psychological change.
Couples Therapy
Specialized sessions help couples improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen intimacy. Therapists guide partners through identifying destructive patterns and developing healthier relational dynamics. Effective for addressing sexual issues, parenting challenges, and life transitions.
Professional Consultation
Expert guidance for mental health professionals addressing clinical challenges and ethical dilemmas. Supervision integrates multiple theoretical frameworks to enhance therapeutic practice and professional development for licensed therapists.
Virtual Sessions
Secure video and phone sessions provide flexible access to therapy. Virtual options maintain the same therapeutic quality as in-person meetings while accommodating client schedules and geographic limitations. Available for all service types.
People
Lee Rather
Licensed Psychologist and Certified Psychoanalyst
With over 40 years of clinical experience, Dr. Rather specializes in psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, and professional consultation. He has published extensively, taught therapists, and developed innovative approaches integrating diverse psychological theories for personalized care.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
I offer individual psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, couples therapy, and professional consultation. Virtual sessions are available for all service types.
How often do therapy sessions occur?
Individual therapy typically occurs weekly or biweekly, while psychoanalysis involves three-to-five sessions weekly for deeper exploration.
Do you accept insurance?
I am an out-of-network PPO provider. I provide documentation for potential reimbursement from your insurance company.
Are virtual therapy sessions available?
Yes, I offer secure virtual sessions via Zoom, FaceTime, and telephone for flexible mental health support.
What is your cancellation policy?
Please contact me directly for details about session scheduling and cancellation policies.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Leave a message on my confidential voicemail at (415) 269-1314 to discuss availability and schedule your initial session.
