Hello, I'm Dr. Stephen Lugar and welcome to my website. I am a compassionate and thoughtful licensed clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst in San Francisco, CA who provides psychotherapy, psychoanalysis and consultation to adults, children, adolescents, and parents.
My approach is both collaborative and depth-oriented, and I believe there is unique and transformative power in a strong therapeutic relationship. I work to help adults and children understand their emotional worlds and live more fulfilled and creative lives. I provide a warm and supportive atmosphere so that we can work together to make real and lasting changes in your life and relationships.
I help people with a variety of issues and struggles including:
Depression and low self-esteem
Anxiety and panic
LGBTQ issues
Relationship difficulties
Men's issues
Sex addiction and sexual problems
Self-defeating behaviors
Major life transitions
Creative blocks
Trauma
Substance use and abuse
Problems in school and work
Childhood acting out / defiance / isolation
Parent consultation
Attentional difficulties
Loss and grief
My office is centrally located in the Hayes Valley neighborhood of San Francisco. Please call me today for a phone consultation or with any questions you have about my approach or practice. Thank you.