Affordable mental health services in San Francisco & Portland

Telemedicine counseling available across California and Oregon

I need counseling

We are a non-profit that provides sliding scale therapy over the phone or Internet. Nobody turned away for lack of funds. You are entitled to a good faith estimate. Set up a consultation appointment today.

I’m a therapist, clinical intern or trainee

If you have time and skills to offer, and feel called to join our inspiring and diverse community we would love to talk with you.

You can use the email form at the bottom of the contact page to start the conversation with us.

I’d like to donate

As a grassroots community based 501c3 nonprofit, we depend entirely upon private donations from people like you and sliding scale fees to cover our expenses.

Everyone struggles sometimes... In a troubled & complex world, where can we make a difference? Perhaps the most effective place to start is within ourselves... Welcome to a community dedicated to that effort

Professional counseling

We offer professional counseling and psychotherapy for adults, youth, children, families, and groups. Therapy services are provided by California licensed clinicians and interns.

Our Approach

At the Liberation Institute our approach is co-creative, compassionate, open-minded, and holistic.

Our Process

We start with a confidential and non-judgmental consultation. If you choose to work with us, we will match you with someone based on your needs. Consultations are available to everyone.

Our fees

All services are offered on a wide sliding scale. The Liberation Institute is committed to offering therapy and services to the entire community. While we do have fees and suggested donations, no one is ever turned away for lack of funds. Fees are discussed and determined on an individual basis in the initial consultation session.

Weekly Support Group – Tuesdays at 12PM

Weekly group therapy focused on offering a safe, collaborative space for general support.
March 21, 2023/by Luka

Weekly Support Group – Wednesdays at 6PM

Weekly group therapy focused on offering a safe, collaborative space for general support.
March 21, 2023/by Luka

Performance Anxiety Support Group

Let’s connect and make art together as a weekly practice. We will set aside 1.5 hours every week to explore ourselves within a project and then share what we created and experienced.
March 21, 2023/by Luka
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Couples Managing STIs Support Group

Let’s connect and make art together as a weekly practice. We will set aside 1.5 hours every week to explore ourselves within a project and then share what we created and experienced.
March 17, 2023/by Luka
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New In Town Support Group

Let’s connect and make art together as a weekly practice. We will set aside 1.5 hours every week to explore ourselves within a project and then share what we created and experienced.
March 10, 2023/by Luka

Kink, Queer, and Alternative Relationship Support Group

Let’s connect and make art together as a weekly practice. We will set aside 1.5 hours every week to explore ourselves within a project and then share what we created and experienced.
February 28, 2023/by Luka

Reading Group

Let’s connect and make art together as a weekly practice. We will set aside 1.5 hours every week to explore ourselves within a project and then share what we created and experienced.
February 28, 2023/by Luka

Art Group

Let’s connect and make art together as a weekly practice. We will set aside 1.5 hours every week to explore ourselves within a project and then share what we created and experienced.
November 26, 2022/by Luka

Couples and Chronic Illness Support Group

Let’s connect and make art together as a weekly practice. We will set aside 1.5 hours every week to explore ourselves within a project and then share what we created and experienced.
June 27, 2022/by Luka

Grief Support Group

Grief is a part of being human, and can feel isolating. But, you don’t have to grieve alone. We will create a safe space together, to authentically explore the grief within us, however it looks today.
November 30, 2021/by Luka

Kids Meditation

Offering short meditations for our littles. Mediation will focus on gratitude, connecting with feelings. exploring the present moment, love meditations, empowerment meditations ect. Feel free to email us for specific requests on meditation topics. 
November 30, 2021/by Luka

Couples and NonViolent Communication – 10 Week Crash Course

Let's explore ways to communicate and share our truths with one another. Learn Non violent communication techniques, how to listen and deeper ways to connect. This group will give us spaciousness to share our truths and learn how we are being heard.
November 30, 2021/by Luka

Let us introduce ourselves

A few words about us

The Liberation Institute is a grassroots non-profit mental health organization based in San Francisco. We are co-created by counselors, psychotherapists, mindfulness teachers, artists and activists from the community we serve. The aim is to fill what we see as gaps in the availability of easily accessible professional support for issues related to mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

We strive daily to meet that mission with a fresh, open minded, compassionate, inclusive, and creative approach.

Liberation for Everyone

How do we do it?

Our inclusive model embraces the full range of diversity in San Francisco, from technology executives to economically disadvantaged people. Those who can contribute the higher levels of our sliding scale help to cover the cost of services for those who have less. We receive all who come with equal compassion under our motto “liberation for all” and with the understanding that someone who can pay a little bit more is helping themselves by helping others.

The rest of our considerable operating expenses are covered by grants and donations from generous individuals and organizations who understand the true value of our work and wish to support our efforts.