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Dov Golodner, LPCC, LMFT

I am a licensed psychotherapist in San Francisco offering in-person therapy in the city and online therapy throughout California for adults seeking deep healing and meaningful change. My work integrates Jungian Depth Psychology with ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), Internal Family Systems (IFS), CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), solution-focused therapy, and attachment-informed perspectives. I blend depth and evidence-based approaches so we can work both practically and profoundly. At its heart, my approach is relational, collaborative, and grounded in compassion. I aim to create a warm, reflective space where you can slow down, feel safely accompanied, and begin listening more closely to your inner life.

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Before becoming a therapist, my path led me to work as a musician, community organizer, and nonprofit programs manager in workforce development. Each chapter shaped my understanding of creativity, service, and what it means to listen for and live in alignment with one’s calling. Music opened me to a deeper sense of connection beyond words. Community organizing taught me about resilience, purpose, and how to live in alignment with one’s values. Nearly two decades of work in career counseling and workforce development deepened my appreciation for how identity, work, and meaning intertwine. These experiences continue to inform how I sit with people in therapy: with curiosity, respect for complexity, and deep appreciation for the courage it takes to change.​​​

My Approach 

 

I am especially drawn to working with individuals who want both depth and direction: those who feel called to explore their inner life while also seeking practical, solution-focused support. Many of the people I work with are navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, adult ADHD, challenges in intimate relationships, insomnia, or questions of purpose, and are longing for both insight and tangible progress. Together, we honor what’s unfolding beneath the surface while identifying clear, compassionate steps toward meaningful change.

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Through my graduate research and years of clinical practice, I have become increasingly attuned to how our relationship with time shapes mental health. Many experiences we label as dis-ordered, such as anxiety, depression, or ADHD, can also be understood as tensions between our natural rhythms and the pace modern life imposes. When appropriate, I help clients notice when meeting external demands comes into conflict with their own innate sense of timing.

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Whether you are struggling with scattered focus, persistent worries, or a sense of emotional flattening, part of our work involves recovering your connection to your uniquely paced inner clock. This does not mean abandoning structure. It means learning to move between measured clock time and what depth psychology understands as archetypal time: the creative, embodied, meaning-filled moments when change actually takes root.

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Returning to Ourselves​

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Many of us learn early to adapt to what the world asks of us. Over time, this can quietly pull us away from our authentic selves, leaving us feeling disconnected, burned out, uncertain about our path, or struggling in our closest relationships. Therapy offers a place to pause, reconnect with your inner voice, and begin restoring a more balanced relationship with yourself and with others.

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My role is not to fix you. It is to walk alongside you as you deepen your relationship with what you already carry. Through our dialogue, I support you in bridging awareness with what remains hidden, allowing new possibilities to emerge. Whether you are navigating emotional challenges, intimate relationship difficulties, career uncertainty, life transitions, or questions of meaning and purpose, our work is guided by your unique rhythm and your innate capacity for growth.​​

​​Professional Background & Clinical Training ​​

Licensure

  • Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC #11915)

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #114010)​

Education

  • M.A. in Counseling Psychology, Pacifica Graduate Institute (Jungian Depth Psychology)​

Clinical Experience

  • ADHD Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment, Bay Area Adult ADHD (2019 to present)

  • Workforce Development Programs Manager and Career Counselor, Bay Area Video Coalition (2003–2018), providing vocational training and career development for tech and multimedia professionals​

Advanced Training

  • Internal Family Systems (IFS) training with Richard Schwartz

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) certification training

  • Biology of Attachment and Neurodevelopment with Aimie Apigian

  • Narrative Therapy training with David Epston

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