San Francisco Mental Health Clinic Same Week Appointments
San Francisco has one of the highest rates of unmet mental health needs in California. In San Francisco, 22.5 percent of adults report needing help for mental health or substance use issues — well above the statewide rate of 16.4 percent. And yet, getting an appointment with a psychiatrist in this city can take weeks or even months.
That is the problem Savant Care was built to fix.
We have 7 psychiatrists, 5 nurse practitioners, and 3 therapists serving over 800 patients from our Financial District office on California Street — and through secure video visits available anywhere in California.
Our next available appointments are typically within 2–3 days.
If you have been stuck on a waitlist, bouncing between providers, or just trying to figure out where to start — call us. We can usually get you in this week.
Real Patient Experiences
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I had a very smooth experience at Savant Care so far. Doctor is always on time and their staff is quick to act upon emails, phone calls, support requests regarding anything."
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Savant Care does an amazing job of taking the administrative pain out of mental health care, which makes things easier on the patients and also seems like a big help to the clinicians."
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "When I called for a new patient appointment, the intake team member was extremely courteous and helpful in explaining and completing the appointment procedure."
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "From intake to follow-up the staff listened and provided personalized care. Medication management and follow-up were thoughtful and consistent."
Meet the San Francisco Team
Our clinic on California Street is staffed by board-certified psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and licensed therapists. Here are some of the providers serving our SF patients:
Dr. Barry Stanley Stein, MD, PhD
Psychiatrist Dr. Barry Stanley Stein, MD, PhD brings both medical and research expertise to patient care. He provides psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and ongoing treatment at our SF location.
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Dr. Bessy Martirosyan, MD
Adult Psychiatrist — Addiction, Depression, Anxiety Dr. Bessy Martirosyan, MD treats adults dealing with depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders through a combination of medication management and collaborative care.
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Dr. Anita Jhunjhunwala Mukherjee, Ed.D.
Licensed Therapist — Anxiety, Depression, Relationships Dr. Anita Jhunjhunwala Mukherjee, Ed.D. works with adults and young adults on anxiety, life transitions, and relationship concerns through individual therapy.
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Dr. Bernice Ponce de Leon, DO
Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist Dr. Bernice Ponce de Leon, DO is available to San Francisco patients via telehealth and brings deep expertise in both younger populations and adult care.
View ProfileWe will match you with the right provider based on your needs, schedule, and insurance. You do not have to figure that out on your own.
Insurance & Costs
Mental health care should not drain your savings. We are in-network with many major plans, including Anthem, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, Optum/UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. We accept 22+ insurance plans.
Accepted plans include:
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Shield of California
- Aetna
- Cigna / Evernorth
- Optum / UnitedHealthcare
- Medicare
- Alignment Health Plan
- Tricare
- And 14+ additional plans
How billing works at Savant Care:
- Before your first visit — We verify your insurance, estimate your co-pay or co-insurance, and walk you through any deductible.
- During treatment — We bill your insurance directly. You pay only your share.
- No insurance? — We offer self-pay options and can provide a superbill for out-of-network reimbursement.
Our yoga therapy sessions are free for every patient — there is no additional cost, ever.
💰 Most insured patients pay between $27 and $47 per visit. Your exact cost depends on your plan, deductible, and co-insurance — and we confirm your estimate before your first session so there are no surprises.
Our Mental Health Services
Psychiatric Evaluations & Diagnosis
Not sure what is going on? That is exactly what this visit is for. Your psychiatrist will spend 60 to 90 minutes with you during the first evaluation — not 15 minutes with a clipboard. We assess for anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, insomnia, and more. You leave with a clear picture and a plan.
Medication Management
If medication is part of your plan, we do not just prescribe and disappear. Your prescribing provider will check in regularly, adjust doses carefully, and coordinate with your therapist (if you see one with us). We take side effects seriously and will never rush you into something you are not comfortable with.
Therapy — Individual, Couples & Family
Our therapists use evidence-based methods grounded in real clinical research:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) — restructuring thought patterns that feed anxiety and depression
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) — emotion regulation and distress tolerance, especially helpful for intense emotional responses
- EMDR — processing trauma without having to relive it in detail
- Psychodynamic Therapy — exploring how past experiences shape your present patterns
We also offer couples therapy and family therapy for relationship conflicts, communication breakdowns, and major life transitions.
Telehealth Across California
Do not want to commute into the Financial District? You do not have to. Our telehealth visits are fully HIPAA-compliant, run on secure video, and are available to anyone physically in California during their appointment. Same providers. Same quality. Zero commute.
This is especially helpful for patients in the East Bay, South Bay, Marin, or anywhere else in Northern California — or even Southern California.
Free Clinical Yoga Therapy — Included for Every Patient
Here is something no other mental health clinic in California offers: Savant Care is the only clinic in California combining Medical Psychiatry with Somatic Yoga Therapy.
Every patient gets access to guided clinical yoga and meditation sessions at zero cost. This is not a fitness class. It is a clinical program designed to work alongside your psychiatric treatment — using breathwork, gentle movement, and nervous system regulation to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and support trauma recovery.
One SF-based patient shared: "I recently started attending the complimentary yoga and meditation sessions provided by Savant Care."
Another wrote: "I look forward to these weekly sessions with Riya. Her tailored approach, gentle guidance, and patient teaching make each practice meaningful and worthwhile."
Conditions We Treat
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12 focus areasNot sure if what you are experiencing fits neatly into a diagnosis? That is fine. Call us at (415) 480-7362 and tell us what is going on. We will figure out the right next step together.
Why San Francisco Residents Are Struggling to Get Mental Health Care
This is not just about your individual search for a therapist. It is a citywide problem.
San Francisco is in the middle of a behavioral health crisis. At the center of this crisis is a basic infrastructure failure — not enough treatment availability for people who need care.
The city's behavioral health workforce is struggling with both high vacancy and high turnover. Behavioral Health Clinicians had an 8.9% resignation rate in 2022–2023 — the highest of any classification in the Department of Public Health. Former employees cited burnout from high caseloads and better pay in private health systems as key reasons for leaving.
That means fewer providers, longer waits, and more people falling through the cracks.
Meanwhile, more than half — 52% — of people who work in tech experience depression or anxiety. Research from UC San Francisco confirms that entrepreneurs are 50% more likely to report mental health conditions than the general population, with significantly elevated rates of depression, anxiety, and ADHD.
San Francisco runs on ambitious, driven people. When those people cannot get the help they need, the impact ripples through every part of their lives — work, relationships, health, sleep.
Savant Care exists so you do not have to wait for the system to catch up.
Who We Help in San Francisco
We work with adults and young adults (18+) across the Bay Area. While every patient is different, here are some of the people who tend to find us:
Tech Professionals Dealing with Burnout and Anxiety
You are still hitting your numbers. You are still showing up. But something has shifted. Things that used to excite you — a product launch, a big win, a weekend plan — now feel flat. This emotional blunting is your nervous system's way of protecting you from overwhelm.
The pressure for tech professionals to stay ahead of the curve can lead to burnout — a widely known industry issue. Some studies suggest that as many as 2 out of 5 tech workers may experience it.
Our psychiatrists and therapists understand the pace of Bay Area work culture. We do not give generic stress advice. We help you build a real plan — whether that means medication, therapy, or both — that works inside the reality of your life.
Adults Diagnosed with ADHD Later in Life
You made it through school. You built a career. But lately, everything feels harder — the deadlines pile up, the focus slips, and the mental load keeps growing. A lot of people do not realize they have ADHD until their 30s or 40s, when life gets complex enough to overwhelm the coping strategies that used to work.
Research suggests that the impulsive nature of ADHD may cause individuals to take on more tasks than they can handle. Combined with difficulties relaxing, this may lead to stress and occupational burnout.
We offer thorough psychiatric evaluations and, when appropriate, medication management alongside therapy — so you are not just getting a prescription. You are getting a system.
People Managing Anxiety, Depression, or Trauma
Maybe it showed up after a layoff. Maybe it has been building for years. Anxiety, depression, and PTSD are not signs of weakness — they are medical conditions that respond to treatment. Our therapists are trained in CBT, DBT, EMDR, and psychodynamic therapy. We match the method to you, not the other way around.
Professionals in High-Stakes Careers Beyond Tech
Attorneys pulling late nights at Financial District firms. Physicians carrying impossible patient loads at UCSF or Kaiser. Founders staring down another funding round with nothing left in the tank. Grad students at UCSF, USF, or SFSU managing academic pressure alongside financial stress.
No matter what you do, your brain deserves the same care you give your career.
LGBTQ+ Individuals Seeking Affirming Care
San Francisco has always led in creating safe, welcoming spaces. Our clinic continues that commitment. Our providers are trained in affirming care for LGBTQ+ patients and understand the specific mental health challenges this community faces — from minority stress to identity-related anxiety to navigating complex family dynamics.
Our San Francisco Office — Financial District
Savant Care — San Francisco
580 California St, 12th & 16th Floors
San Francisco, CA 94104
Phone: (415) 480-7362 Fax: 650-590-4938 New Patients: intake@savantcare.com
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Saturday & Sunday: Closed
📍 Directions — BART, Muni, Car & Ferry
Our office is inside 580 California Street, a landmark building in the heart of San Francisco's Financial District. The building sits between Kearny Street and Montgomery Street, one block from the California Street cable car line.
By BART: Exit at Montgomery Street Station. Walk two blocks west on California Street. The building is on the north side of the street.
By Muni: The California Street cable car (Line 61) stops directly in front of the building. F-Market, 1-California, and 30-Stockton lines all stop nearby.
By Car: From the Bay Bridge, take the Fremont Street exit and head northwest toward California Street. Garage parking is available at the Crocker Galleria (50 Post Street) and the Sutter-Stockton Garage, both within walking distance.
By Ferry: If you are coming from Marin or the East Bay, take the Golden Gate Ferry or SF Bay Ferry to the Ferry Building. Walk 10 minutes west on California Street or take the cable car.
Neighborhoods & Areas We Serve
We see patients from across San Francisco and the broader Bay Area:
San Francisco: Financial District · FiDi · SoMa · North Beach · Nob Hill · Russian Hill · Pacific Heights · Marina · Mission District · Castro · Hayes Valley · Tenderloin · Chinatown · Sunset · Richmond · Haight-Ashbury · Potrero Hill · Dogpatch · Bernal Heights · Excelsior · Visitacion Valley
Greater Bay Area (via telehealth): Oakland · Berkeley · San Mateo · Palo Alto · Mountain View · Redwood City · Daly City · South San Francisco · Marin County · San Rafael · Walnut Creek · Fremont · San Jose
Live anywhere in California? Our telehealth visits cover the entire state.
How Savant Care Is Different — And Why It Matters in SF
San Francisco is full of therapists and psychiatrists. But finding one who accepts your insurance, has openings this month, and actually listens? That is a different story.
Here is what makes us different:
Speed. Most patients are seen within 1–5 days. Not 1–5 weeks. Not "we will put you on a list." This week.
Depth. Your first evaluation is 60–90 minutes. That is enough time for your provider to actually understand what is happening — not just check boxes.
Coordination. Savant Care is a modern mental health provider with a team that includes psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, and licensed therapists who work together. If you see both a psychiatrist and a therapist with us, they coordinate your care behind the scenes. You are not repeating your story to disconnected providers.
Technology that supports, not replaces. At Savant Care, we track and predict mental health using artificial intelligence. We integrate our cutting-edge technology into clinical practice to improve quality and efficiency of mental health care. Our AI handles the note-taking so your clinician can focus entirely on you during every session.
Free yoga therapy. No other clinic in California includes this. Not as an add-on. Not as an upsell. It is built into your care at no cost.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a referral from my doctor?
No. You can book directly. No referral needed. New patients can also email intake@savantcare.com for help getting started.
What age groups do you treat?
Savant Care provides psychiatry and therapy for adults and young adults aged 18 and older who are physically located in California during their visit.
I work in tech and my schedule is unpredictable. Can you accommodate that?
Yes. We offer flexible scheduling and telehealth visits that fit around demanding work calendars. Many of our SF patients are tech professionals, founders, and executives who need evening-friendly or lunch-break-compatible options.
What is the free yoga therapy?
Every Savant Care patient gets access to weekly clinical yoga and meditation sessions at no cost. These are led by a certified yoga therapist and focus on breathwork, gentle movement, and nervous system regulation. It is designed to work alongside your psychiatric or therapeutic treatment — not replace it.
What if I am having a mental health emergency right now?
If you are in crisis or having thoughts of self-harm, please call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or go to your nearest emergency room. The San Francisco-specific crisis line is 415-781-0500. For immediate danger, call 911.
You Have Waited Long Enough
San Francisco asks a lot of the people who live here. The cost of living. The pressure at work. The pace that never slows down. And when you finally decide to get help for your mental health, the system makes you wait even longer.
Not here.
At Savant Care, we built a clinic that moves as fast as you need it to — without cutting corners on the quality of your care. One call, one click, and you are on your way.
Schedule a free 15-minute call with our care coordinator. We will listen, check your insurance, and walk you through what to expect — zero pressure.
⚠️ If you or someone you know is in danger, please call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), San Francisco Crisis Line at 415-781-0500, or 911 immediately. Do not use this website for emergencies.