GI & Mental Health
Important: Mental Health Crisis & Emergency Support If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or need immediate support, call or text 988 to connect with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7. If you or someone else is in immediate danger or experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. Please note: Peninsula Gastroenterology Medical Group does not provide emergency mental health services. The resources listed here are provided for informational purposes only and are not intended to replace professional mental health care or emergency services.
GI & Mental Health Resource List
Up to 20% of IBD patients experience anxiety and depression and this can impact symptoms, flares and recovery. Cognitive behavioral therapy has been shown to help! The following is a list of therapists, but not an endorsement as they are not at UCSF.
Chronic Illness Treatment Specialists - PhD or PsyD
Psychotherapists with specialization in gastrointestinal disorders. Search for a therapist by symptom, therapeutic modality, and geographic location here: Search for a Therapist
Bay Area Psychotherapists
- Katharine L. Rowny, PsyD - katharinerowny@drrowny.com, (833) 544-0820
- Sonja Banks, PhD & Dr. Stephanie Kremer, PsyD - www.CaliforniaWomensTherapy.com
- Shelby Lazarow, PsyD - dr.shelbylazarow@gmail.com, (415) 799-7165
- Nina Eisenberg, PhD - nina@wellspacesf.com, (415) 632-1010 Ext. 707
- Tamara Greenberg, PsyD - www.tamara-greenberg.com
Psychiatrists with Specialization in the Brain-Gut Axis
- Nishi Bhopal, MD - Pacific Integrative Psychiatry | YouTube Video
- Suruchi Chandra, MD - www.chandramd.com
- Hyla Cass, MD - cassmd.com/practice
Regional Therapist Lists
San Francisco
- Cannon Thomas - (415) 771-9999
- Simone Madan - (415) 297-1298
- John Sorrell - (650) 773-4764
- Debra Taube - (415) 378-3352
North Bay
- Therese Smith, MFT - (707) 303-3243 or (707) 303-3207 (Santa Rosa)
East Bay
- Bayla Travis - (510) 863-1778 (Oakland, takes Medicare, GI interest) www.DrBaylaTravis.com
- Rachel Levy - (510) 287-2625 (Rockridge, pediatric)
- Rhoda Olkin - (925) 939-1332 (Walnut Creek)
- Lisa Wright - (925) 297-5475 (Lafayette)
South Bay
- Julie Lustig - (650) 289-9100 (Menlo Park)
- Lesley Seeger, LCSW - (650) 327-7048 (Palo Alto)
- John Sorrell - (650) 773-4764 (Redwood City)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Apps
For a list of CBT apps, visit: American Psychological Association - CBT Apps for Depression