EDUCATION
University of San Francisco (2009)
MA, Psychology
California State University Monterey Bay (2004) BA, Social and Behavioral Sciences
Licenses & Advanced Training
California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) License #53056
Aggression Replacement Training (ART), Trainer (2012)
California Board of Behavioral Sciences Certified Clinical Supervisor (2015)
Trauma Informed Systems Trainer (2016)
If you’d like to know more about my professional background, you can view my LinkedIn profile here.
I am a Marriage & Family Therapist (MFT) in the Noe Valley neighborhood of San Francisco, where I work primarily with individuals and families. My main focus of treatment and experience are in anger management, teenagers, life transitions, and relationships. I enjoy working with teenagers and young adults as they develop their personal identity and grow towards healthy independence and need support they cannot get from their peer or parent group. I have a great deal of experience with young adults and mid-life individuals facing career stress/fatigue and significant life challenges such as divorce, addiction/recovery, and trauma. I have experience in working with the parents of children who are learning to support the needs of a youth with emerging mental health issues.
Prior to opening my practice, I worked in a wide range of therapeutic settings, as both a clinician and clinical supervisor, and have health leadership roles within larger Bay Area mental health organizations. My previous clinical experience ranges from college counseling centers, inpatient psychiatric facilities, juvenile correctional centers, and community-based agencies with services provided to a very diverse populations of individuals and families. Additionally, I was the in-house therapist for Square, a large financial technology company here in San Francisco from 2017-2019. My background training in the field is influenced greatly by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Family Systems, Solution Focused Therapy, and Humanistic/Person Centered Theory. I have received extensive training in Anger Management and have facilitated numerous groups to address issues associated with anger control. I also regularly facilitate trainings on the impact of trauma on individuals and communities.
My approach with each individual is very collaborative. I believe in identifying the goals the client wants to get out of their work with me and determining the best strategy for getting results. Often times, to augment the therapy one is receiving, a person will also work with psychiatrists, nutritionists, school teachers/counselors/tutors, sponsors, sobriety companions, and other healthcare providers. I have vast experience in working and coordinating treatment with other professionals to create the most effective plan of care for you to get the results you define. I have a broad knowledge of services offered within the San Francisco Bay Area and can be of assistance in making these connections and referrals. I am a firm believer in constant personal and professional growth through ongoing learning, reading, research, peer and professional consultation. I’ve found that one of the strongest teachers is experience and I’ve been fortunate to have worked with, learned from, and been mentored by some truly exceptional folks in this field.
Outside of work, I’m a lifelong surfer and train and teach Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. I have been fascinated by stand-up comedy since I was a young child and continue to follow it passionately. I live here in San Francisco with my wife and young child. Having a family is one of my biggest joys and I understand the privilege that it is to work with folks from families of their own.
I will look forward to speaking more with you.
Email Brad or call/text 415-343-5254
Please contact Bradford for a 20-minute complimentary phone consultation if you are considering therapy.
