our mission and goals
Greenlight Clinic is a non-profit mental health clinic that provides free psychotherapy to teens and young adults (ages 14-26) who live in the SF Bay Area.
The Greenlight team is comprised of associate-level and licensed mental health clinicians, including therapists and supervisors.
While we each bring our own identities, experiences, perspectives, and clinical approaches to the work, Greenlight’s therapists and supervisors share a common commitment to supporting mental health among teens and young adults.
Above all else, therapy at Greenlight Clinic is:
-relational, human, and client-centered.
We prize the connection between the client and therapist, and believe that genuine partnership and collaboration are key. We value being authentic and real.
-compassionate, validating, non-judgmental, and curious.
We believe that we are all human, deserving of care, kindness and respect. We view people as adaptive, and understand that all behavior (even behavior that is troubling and troublesome) has an underlying “good” intention.
-strengths-oriented.
We trust in the wisdom, strength, adaptiveness and resourcefulness and power of young people.
– embracing of diversity and social justice concerns.
We strive to be culturally humble, and self- and identity- affirming.
-individualized and responsive.
We understand that therapy is not one-size-fits-all. We aim to tailor therapy to the needs, strengths, and personal style of the person we are working with.
-dedicated to young people.
We recognize that young people today are faced with a unique and dynamic set of opportunities and challenges. Our passion is helping young people use their voice, overcome barriers, explore what matters most to them, and take steps toward creating a life that feels purposeful and fulfilling.
Although therapy at Greenlight Clinic supports clients across a wide range of areas, people often come to Greenlight for help with:
– Negotiating transitions
– Understanding and managing mood concerns, including anxiety and depression
– Recovering and healing from trauma
– Working through relationship challenges and hopes, including complexities in family dynamics
– Navigating school, career, and social life goals
– Eating and substance use concerns
– Building self-expression, self-advocacy and communication skills
– Improving emotion regulation and coping