About Dr. Charlotte Tilson

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I am an experienced clinical psychologist in private practice in San Francisco. I provide psychotherapy for children and adolescents and for women across adulthood.

My background in developmental psychology has shaped how I think about emotional health throughout my career. I consider each person's concerns in the context of their developmental stage, strengths, relationships, family life, school or work, and the experiences and transitions that are important in their lives.

I have particular expertise in child and adolescent mental health and more than 25 years of experience working with children and families. I work with young people from elementary school through high school, with a particular focus in my current practice on middle and high school students.

My practice also includes individual psychotherapy for women across adulthood. I work with women experiencing anxiety, relationship and parenting concerns, work and career issues, perfectionism, stress, and significant life transitions.

Across my practice, I aim to understand both what is difficult and what is working well. Therapy is collaborative and individualized, with attention to each person's strengths, relationships, experiences, and the larger context of their life.

I earned my doctorate in clinical psychology from the Wright Institute, a master's degree in developmental psychology from Teachers College, Columbia University, and a bachelor's degree in English from Vassar College. I’ve supervised and mentored doctoral-level trainees as a clinical supervisor at the Wright Institute Cognitive Behavioral Clinic for the past six years.

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