Darla Romano, MFT

San Francisco, United States

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7 reviews

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Telephone:
+1 415-752-6775
Website:
www.darlaromanomft.com
Address:
4831 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA, 94118
b/t 12th Ave & Funston Ave
Inner Richmond
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
0.5 mi6th Avenue
0.5 mi8th Avenue
0.6 miBig Bus Tours Stop 11, Golden Gate Park
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By Appointment Only
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Today

Today 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Open now
Local time (San Francisco) 18:36 Thursday, 26 June 2025

Business hours

Monday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Tuesday 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Thursday 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday –
Sunday –

Description

Specialties

After 30++ years, what I love and a specialty in my practice is supporting individuals to have clear and constructive relationships. I can help people deepen their personal relationship to their own needs and feelings, to create satisfying friendships, to learn how to be strong and able to negotiate with co-​workers, or to develop fun and close relationships with their partners and family. Everywhere we look and live, we are creating relationships with the world around us! Developing good relationship skills can bring us much joy and satisfaction in our lives.

History

Established in 1984.

I have been self-​employed since 1984. It grew out of some teaching and parenting workshops I was doing in the schools and support groups in hospice. I got my MFT license in 1984 and gradually began seeing individuals and couples. My business has grown over 30 years and has continually been infused with new trainings and teachings I have received in the field of couple’s therapy, mindfulness, self compassion, parenting, emotional freedom technique and brain science. Four years ago I began doing groups to support individuals to strengthen their sense of interconnectedness with the natural world.

Meet the Business Owner

Darla R.

Business Owner

Darla moved to San Francisco to attend graduate school. She fell in love with the beauty of the area and the incredible diversity of people; their languages, religions, races and ethnic backgrounds. She loves the pioneering spirit of people who live here and loves to be of service in supporting their creative expression in their lives, in their relationships, work, family and community,

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7 reviews of Darla Romano, MFT

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Place rating: 5
San Francisco, CA
I began seeing Darla almost 15 years ago while going through a difficult divorce. Darla helped me learn the skills to deal with codependency and get my life back on track again. I’ve continued seeing her over the years to help keep my issues managed both for relationships (family and personal) and work. I love that I can see her as frequently or infrequently as I need for the issues that come up in life and we don’t miss a beat. Stress returns for everyone and she’s very supportive and educational and helps me see when I’m falling into old patterns again. She’s easy to talk to, educational, and supportive in all the right amounts. I’d be happy to recommend her to anyone needing that type of support and assistance.
Place rating: 5
San Francisco, CA
My partner and I saw Darla many years ago earlier in our relationship. She was a tremendous help in educating us on how to hear each other and deal with our issues of power and competition. We made some changes and happily moved on.
A few months ago (and ten years later) an issue came up that felt it could end our relationship. We went back to Darla who remembered so much of our story and who we were that we were amazed. Her warm, non-​judgmental approach to dealing with conflict really has been helping. She coached us once more about how to «be curious not furious» about each other. Of course the issue which originally brought us back turned out to only be a response to not communicating about what was going on when we were upset.
We’ve ended up feeling better about ourselves and each other; we’ve been able to trust that painful feelings can be worked through without shutting down or leaving.
I can’t say enough good things about what it feels like to be helped by someone like Darla who is so smart, experienced, intuitive and vulnerable enough to share who she is with use when its appropriate. We’re grateful for the support.
Place rating: 5
San Francisco, CA
I first began working with Darla 15 years ago when my «significant other» relationship was ending and I was in a great deal of pain. She was recommended to me by another therapist whom I respect. Over the next 2 years Darla helped me so much!
She is very compassionate and intuitive and I feel like I have grown and come to a much deeper understanding of myself with her guidance. I recently returned to Darla with my partner to try to work on our communication skills. She is amazing in this realm! We have both benefitted tremendously from her understanding and skill. Darla is able to really see what is going on and help us learn to talk and listen to each other.
I cannot recommend her enough…10 stars from me!
Place rating: 5
San Francisco, CA
I began seeing Darla at a point where I was feeling very angry and upset. My sister and I were estranged from our mother, my husband was dealing with a chronic health condition, I was a new mother, and then I broke my arm. All of the stress became too much and I knew I had to speak with someone. Darla and I connected straight away. She has a calm and comforting demeanor. She has a direct approach, she asks a lot of questions, she really listens, she is very insightful, and she is honest. She doesn’t tell you what you want to hear or coddle you. She makes you face the truth about you/​your situation, and then gives you the tools to make the changes. It can be hard and sometimes uncomfortable, but if you are willing to do the work, Darla can help you through it.
Something I really appreciate about Darla is that she doesn’t take your side just because you are her client. Both my husband and I, and my mother and I did sessions with Darla and in each case, she treated us both equally, which resulted in a happy and effective resolution. Darla helped me repair my relationship with my mother. In the session my mother and I did with Darla, Darla really allowed for open and honest communication, she maintained calm, and we were able to heal.
Darla is a really fantastic therapist. The tools she has given me and what I have learned from her have allowed me to make positive changes in myself that have improved my family and my life.
Place rating: 5
San Francisco, CA
I started seeing Darla at the recommendation of a close friend, during a time in my life when I felt I had nowhere to turn. Darla supported me through an extremely tumultuous period, when I was going through so many changes, my head was spinning. She was my touchstone throughout. She taught me to trust myself, find courage when I felt I had none, look within myself for peace, and overall handle stress in a healthy way.
I was never one to consider turning to a professional therapist for support, but after seeing Darla, I wish that I had long ago. Not only did she help me through a very tough time, but she gave me the tools to move forward in all aspects of my life. Aside from relationship woes, and job stress, Darla has shown me how to work through all sorts of life challenges, with confidence and even happiness.
Darla is not a cheerleader, but that objective voice of reason, when you can see no other path. I highly recommend Darla to anyone who thinks they wouldn’t benefit from a therapist.
Place rating: 5
San Francisco, CA
I met Darla through two different friends who had worked with her. I had been searching for someone I could connect with and would call me on my stuff and help me grow both personally and within my business. I had met with many different therapists via my healthcare network and was not feeling a trusting bond with any of them. I was hemming and hawing about having to pay someone out of network, but when I met Darla I really connected.
Darla is like the Mom you never had who you could talk to about anything, without the judgement. She is warm, practical and engaging and holds you accountable for the work you say you want to do. In addition to my sessions, she also suggested some books, movies, and cd’s and has a plethora of knowledge in other related fields. It’s not surprising she has spent 30 years as a psychotherapist! I really loved working with Darla and know I will not hesitate to return to see her when I am sorting through difficult issues in the future.
Place rating: 5
San Francisco, CA
We have been seeing Darla for over 2 years now. She is everything I expected from a therapist and more. I wholeheartedly reccomend her to anyone. First and foremost she is compassionate and I know she cares. She had taught me about EFT which comes in handy when I have to deal with stressful issues. She is smart, kind, caring, genuine, has great wisdom, and she guides you gently to the core of the issuse keeping the focus on giving you practical tools you can make part of your life. What a difference she made to help improve our communication and conflict resolution skills.