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Kari Kagan, Psy.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
PSY 27544
(415) 494-7041
drkarikagan@gmail.com

San Francisco cognitive behavioral therapist
About Dr. Kagan

My approach to psychotherapy is collaborative, empathic, and oriented toward achieving the results my clients desire. I provide my clients with skills to increase awareness of and change problematic patterns that can lead to feeling stuck. Left unaddressed, these patterns can take a toll on relationships, work, health, and self-esteem. My goal is to create a comfortable, non-judgmental, and supportive space for exploration and change and to help people get back to living a more meaningful and enjoyable life. In addition, I emphasize a “strength-based” approach to treatment in which I help clients identify and build from strengths, resiliency, and other positive qualities they already have, and use those to overcome obstacles.

I enjoy working with adults, and draw from a variety of evidence-based approaches to psychotherapy to provide the most effective treatments. I use a flexible approach in order to meet the unique needs of each individual.

Clinical Specialties

  • Perinatal Mental Health (postpartum depression and anxiety)
  • Depression
  • Anxiety Disorders (worry, panic, phobias, social anxiety, stress)
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
  • Life transitions 
  • Relationship stress

Treatments

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills and mindfulness strategies​
  • Self Compassion

Education and Training

I earned my doctorate in psychology from the PGSP-Stanford Psy.D. Consortium in Palo Alto and my undergraduate degree in psychology from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. I completed my pre-doctoral internship at the Department of Veterans Affairs in Los Angeles and my post-doctoral training in private practice in San Francisco. My other clinical experiences include providing evidence-based treatments for depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and insomnia in outpatient clinics at the Palo Alto VA, San Jose Job Corps, and the San Francisco VA. 

Professional Memberships

  • American Psychological Association (APA)
  • California Psychological Association (CPA)
  • Northern California CBT Network (NCCBT)​
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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Dr. Diana Gordon
    • Dr. Kari Kagan
    • Dr. Katie Leoni
  • Services
    • What we treat
    • Supervision, Consultation, Training, and Workshops
    • Online/Live Video Psychotherapy (Teletherapy)
  • What is CBT?
    • Other Evidence-Based Psychotherapies
  • Policies and Forms
    • Course of Treatment
  • Contact
  • Location
  • Blog