Steve Vigilante

From the fast-paced world of advertising to the compassionate realm of mental health, Steve Vigilante, LPCC, brings a unique blend of business acumen and therapeutic expertise to his role as Licensed Professional Clinical Director at San Francisco Stress and Anxiety Center. With a foundation in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and a strong systems perspective, Steve creates a safe environment for clients to explore how their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors impact their lives.

Steve's journey to becoming a therapist began after a successful career in advertising, where he gained invaluable insights into the demands of high-pressure work environments. Realizing his desire to make a more direct, positive impact on people's lives, he pursued a Master of Science in Counseling from Southern Methodist University. This career transition allows him to empathize deeply with clients navigating professional challenges and life transitions.

At the core of Steve's practice is a commitment to helping individuals, couples, and families overcome a wide range of issues, including depression, low self-esteem, anxiety, abuse, crisis, trauma, LGBTQ+ concerns, and work-related stress. His diverse experience, which spans hospitals, clinics, and community settings, has equipped him with a versatile toolkit to address various mental health needs. Steve's approach is grounded in building trust and fostering an environment where clients feel safe to confront their challenges.

What sets Steve apart is his goal to empower clients to become their own therapists. He views therapy as an investment, not just for the client but for himself as well, emphasizing the mutual growth that occurs in the therapeutic relationship. Steve's background as a Division I athlete informs his understanding of both the thrill of accomplishment and the struggle of setbacks, allowing him to guide clients through their own journeys of personal growth with empathy and practical strategies.

In his practice, Steve offers individual, couples, and family therapy, with a focus on helping clients develop the tools to face future challenges confidently. Whether working in his San Francisco FiDi office or via teletherapy, Steve brings a pragmatic, solution-focused approach to addressing his clients' concerns, always with the aim of helping them achieve a life that is connected, balanced, and fulfilling.