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Kyle McMahan is a psychoanalytic psychotherapist with over 14 years of experience in private practice in San Francisco. Kyle provides couple and individual psychoanalytic psychotherapy in person or remotely.

As a psychoanalytically trained psychotherapist, I am dedicated to helping people who are in need of emotional help and relationship conflicts. My method is listening with a receptive and reflective ear, understanding the root cause of the problem, and paying close attention to fears, feelings, and deep rooted emotional patterns. I appreciate the struggles and challenges that get in the way of a more meaningful relationships with others and try to help each person express their challenges without judgment. I also help couples improve communication, explore the deeper causes of distress in their relationships and shift destructive patterns.

In my practice, I help people who are dealing with loss, grief, trauma, and relationship issues. Working together, I can help you create better relationships, manage emotions, and develop the ability to make better life choices.

 

SPECIALTIES

  • Individual Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy (meeting 2-4 times weekly)

  • Couples Therapy (short term and long term)

Issues

  • Depression and Anxiety

  • Intimacy Issues

  • Relationship conflicts and Affairs

  • Developmental Trauma

  • LGBTQII and Gender Issues

  • Loss

 
 
 

EDUCATION & Training

TRAININGs

2024-present Psychoanalytic Candidate -SFCP

2019-2021
PPTP and Integrations - SFCP Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy for Individuals

2016-2018
Psychoanalytic Couple Psychotherapy Group (PCPG) - Year 1 & 2 Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy for Couples

2014-2015
EFT Externship & Core Skills Training

2011-2013
AEDP Externship and Core Training and Essential Skills

2009-2012
Psychotherapy: Gestalt and Psychodynamic Training at ICC

DEGREE, LIcense, and Experience

2008-2013
California Institute of Integral Studies
Post graduate PhD program earning a doctorate in Depth Psychology

2013-Present
Clinical Director and Supervisor of San Francisco Marriage and Couples Center

2007
California Institute of Integral Studies 
Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology

Licensed
State of California #52259 

Affiliations:

APsA candidate membership APA Membership SFCP Candidate Membership PINC Membership CAMFT and SFCAMFT Membership


My passion expands to a deep interest in the Arts, including the Opera, Theatre, Ballet, and Fine Arts. I enjoy traveling and spending time in nature.