Stefan Baumgartner

My work is guided by a simple aim: to invite a little more beauty, justice, and compassion into the world – one conversation at a time. I see each client as a unique whole being with innate strengths and dignity rather than a list of problems, and I show up with genuine curiosity, authenticity, and a collaborative spirit. In terms of qualifications, I have over seven years of experience supporting adults, teens, and families. Before becoming a therapist, I worked as a social work case manager and housing program manager for families experiencing homelessness in San Francisco, volunteered as a group facilitator for LGBTQ+ folks navigating sex and sobriety, and practiced counseling at a community mental health clinic. Back in the day, I was a summer camp counselor and tennis instructor, so a sense of playfulness still finds its way into therapy when it’s helpful.