Pia von Strasser (she/her)

LPCC20641
Accepting Clients

Holistic therapist specializing in teens, students & young adults. Support for anxiety, life transitions & trauma with EMDR and mindfulness.

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in San Francisco, CA

About My Clients

Teens, college students, and young adults often come to me feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or uncertain about the future. Many are navigating big transitions like school, relationships, identity, or career & want a supportive space to sort through it all. My clients are curious, thoughtful, and ready to understand themselves on a deeper level. They may carry stress, self-doubt, or past trauma but they're motivated to build resilience, self-compassion, and a life aligned with their values.

My Background and Approach

I am a licensed therapist with a background in supporting teens, college students, and young adults through anxiety, life transitions, and trauma. My approach blends evidence-based practices like EMDR and cognitive-behavioral strategies with holistic mind-body work, including mindfulness, yoga-informed techniques, and breathwork. I believe therapy is not just about addressing symptoms but about building a deeper connection to yourself. I work collaboratively, creating a safe and compassionate space where clients feel heard and understood. Together, we focus on cultivating self-awareness, resilience, and tools to navigate life’s challenges. I also integrate somatic awareness and self-compassion practices to help clients release old patterns, heal from difficult experiences, and align more fully with their values. My goal is to empower clients to not only manage stress but to grow into a more authentic, grounded version of themselves.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe therapy is a space where healing happens through connection, curiosity, and compassion. Everyone has an inner capacity for growth, even when life feels overwhelming or painful. I see challenges as opportunities to reconnect with core values and discover new ways of being. I believe in the mind-body-spirit connection and that our emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being are deeply intertwined. Practices like mindfulness, movement, and breathwork can unlock insight and healing in powerful ways. I also believe in the strength of vulnerability: when we allow ourselves to be seen fully, we open the door to transformation. My role as a therapist is not to “fix” but to walk alongside clients as they uncover their own wisdom and path forward. Above all, I value authenticity, compassion, and hope, and I strive to help clients cultivate these qualities in their relationship with themselves and others.

I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 4 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $150 - 200/session

Info

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4053 18th Street
San Francisco, CA 94114

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