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Golden Gate Regional Center | San Francisco County

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  • Market Square, 1355 Market St #220, San Francisco, CA 94103
  • Adult Independent Living
  • Early Intervention
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Parent Support
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Best all-around if you want simple onboarding and quick matching.
Messaging-friendly option if you like checking in more often.
Structured tools if you prefer guided resources alongside sessions.

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Best for: quick onboarding + broad therapist network
Ways to connect: messaging + live sessions
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Best for: frequent check-ins via messaging
Ways to connect: messaging + live sessions
Notes: great if you like consistent async support

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About Golden Gate Regional Center | San Francisco County

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Stress, worry, anxiety, panic, or feeling on edge
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Relationship or family issues (including couples)
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It’s noticeable but I’m coping most of the time
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I’m comfortable with video / phone or chat and use them often
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My schedule is busy or changes week to week
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About Golden Gate Regional Center | San Francisco County

The Golden Gate Regional Center (GGRC) is a trusted provider of services and supports for individuals with developmental disabilities throughout Marin, San Francisco, and San Mateo counties. Our team of professionals is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities achieve independence, inclusion, and self-determination through personalized services, advocacy, and education. We provide a variety of services and resources, including case management, housing assistance, employment training, and community engagement activities, to ensure that all members of our community have access to the same opportunities. At GGRC, we are committed to providing the highest quality of care to all of our clients and their families. Our goal is to ensure that individuals with developmental disabilities have access to the resources they need to lead meaningful, self-directed lives.

Is online therapy actually effective?
Research shows that for many issues—such as anxiety, depression, stress and relationship difficulties—online therapy can be just as effective as in-person sessions. What often matters most is finding a therapist you connect with and staying consistent over time.
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When is online therapy a better fit than in-person?
Online therapy is ideal if you:
  • have a busy or changing schedule,
  • live far from providers or have limited transport,
  • prefer the privacy and comfort of your own space,
  • travel frequently or split time between locations.
For many people, this flexibility is what makes it possible to actually stay in therapy.
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Is online therapy private and secure?
Reputable online therapy platforms use encrypted connections and secure apps that are designed for confidential healthcare communication. Sessions are held in a private space of your choosing, which can feel safer than a public waiting room.
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How do costs compare with in-person therapy?
Online therapy can sometimes be more affordable overall: there are no travel costs, less time away from work or family, and many platforms offer predictable weekly pricing. The value often comes from being able to attend regularly without extra friction.
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Services

Working hours

Closed

Closed all day

  • Monday

    9:00 am - 6:00 pm

  • Tuesday

    9:00 am - 6:00 pm

  • Wednesday

    9:00 am - 6:00 pm

  • Thursday

    9:00 am - 6:00 pm

  • Friday

    9:00 am - 5:00 pm

  • Saturday

    Closed all day

  • Sunday

    Closed all day

  • Local time

    02/14/2026 11:51 am

Languages

  • English

Company Management

Eileen Aicardi, M.D.
  • MD, UCSF

Have questions?

At the Golden Gate Regional Center, we understand how important it is to identify if your child needs speech therapy. We recognize that many children with autism have difficulty with social communication and the earlier you start the intervention, the better. Our speech therapists are here to help your child develop language, communication skills, and confidence. If you see any signs of speech delay or difficulty, our experts can help you understand your child’s needs and provide the right therapy. Visit our website to learn more about speech therapy and how it can help your child.
At the Golden Gate Regional Center in San Francisco County, our team of speech therapists is dedicated to helping your child develop their communication skills. We can work with your child to improve nonverbal skills with gestures and signs, as well as verbal speech and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). Our therapists can also help with forming speech in a clearer way, expressing thoughts and feelings, responding to questions, understanding body language, discerning facial expressions, and managing stuttering. With the help of our speech therapy, your child can effectively communicate with all the people in their environment.
Contact Phone number is (415) 546-9222.
http://www.ggrc.org

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Signs You May Benefit From Online Therapy

  • Your schedule makes in-person sessions difficult
  • You prefer more privacy and no waiting rooms
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  • You want to start quickly without long waitlists
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