Marla Caplan, LMFT
Psychotherapist
San Francisco CA
My practice is grounded in empathy, insight and authenticity. I hold a profound respect for the complexity of the human experience and the mysteries of psyche. Whether you are processing trauma, working through relationship challenges, or seeking clarity during a life transition, I arrive without preconceptions, curious to know more about the unique landscape of your own inner world. Colleagues describe me as high minded, precise, and deep, with a presence that fosters trust and connection. I’m known for my ability to track and resource clients, providing the scaffolding needed for you to feel supported and safe as you move through your therapeutic process.
I offer therapy in person at my San Francisco office and online for clients throughout the Bay Area, Los Angeles, and across California. It is my privilege to support you on your path to deeper self understanding, clarity, and healing.
My name is Marla. I’m a licensed psychotherapist in San Francisco, CA. I specialize in depth psychotherapy, integrating the modalities of psychodynamic and somatic therapy for healing and transformation informed by your own strengths and challenges.
I was called to the work of psychotherapy during my own journey of recovery, self-discovery, and transformation.
A lifelong learner, I have had the privilege to attend intensive workshops with thought leaders in the fields of trauma and relationships including Bessel van der Kolk and Esther Perel. I have also obtained certifications in Jungian-Oriented Psychotherapy at the CG Jung Institute and Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy through the Hakomi Institute. These experiences have enabled me to cultivate a therapeutic space that is at once expansive and grounded in contemporary research, expertise and best practices for psychotherapy.
I have over a decade of clinical experience supporting individuals, couples and families in private practice and at leading treatment centers in the San Francisco Bay Area focused on trauma, addiction recovery, and mental health treatment. Working extensively with substance use disorders and addiction recovery early in my career, I developed an understanding of the interplay between trauma and self-destructive patterns of compulsive behavior. These experiences shaped my understanding of the complexity of recovery and transformation, allowing me to support clients in finding freedom and deeper connection in their lives.
I offer individual psychotherapy for trauma, relationships, and addiction. Couples therapy and family therapy are offered as an extension to individual work from a systems perspective that begins with a depth of knowledge about each partner or family member.