About
I'm Jean Riney-Niewiadomski, LCSW, founder of Presidio View Therapy. For over 25 years, I've provided compassionate, specialized care to people navigating life's challenges. I work with all ages, including children, adolescents, parents, and adults, and my approach is shaped not only by my clinical training but by my own experience as a parent.
I know how complex and overwhelming life can feel, and I believe therapy should be a supportive, empowering process. My practice is grounded in empathy, respect, and inclusion, and I offer person-centered, strength-based, culturally responsive care tailored to you. People come to me for many reasons: anxiety, depression, life transitions, parenting challenges, school or work stress, fertility and pregnancy concerns, adoption, and relationship issues. Whatever brings you in, I'm here to help you move forward with confidence.
Approach
I take an integrative approach to therapy, combining evidence-based methods with respect for where each person is starting from. My work draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and play therapy for younger clients, and I adapt techniques to fit your goals rather than asking you to fit mine.
Healing happens differently for different people, so I keep how we meet flexible too. I see clients in person at my San Francisco office, by telehealth, and in some cases in your home when that works better for your family.
Experience
Santa Clara University
Santa Clara University Faculty, Graduate Counseling Psychology Program
University of Michigan
C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital
Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Unit
Pacific Clinics
Clinician & Senior Clinical Director
San Jose Police Academy
Crisis Intervention Team Trainer