Photo of Melissa Beacham Kelley, Marriage & Family Therapist in 94025, CA
Melissa Beacham Kelley
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Menlo Park, CA 94025  (Online Only)
We also practice tools based on Positive Psychology and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
I am particularly effective in working with bright and highly sensitive teens. During this pandemic, I believe that our most perceptive, sensitive adolescents are having the biggest mental health challenges with not seeing friends, family, and teachers on a more regular basis. I have extensive experience as a School Counselor in both private and public schools in the SF Bay Area. I also have designed and taught Social and Emotional Learning at several private schools. My ideal client is a teen facing the obstacles of anxiety, depression, learning challenges or social skills challenges at school or home.
We also practice tools based on Positive Psychology and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
I am particularly effective in working with bright and highly sensitive teens. During this pandemic, I believe that our most perceptive, sensitive adolescents are having the biggest mental health challenges with not seeing friends, family, and teachers on a more regular basis. I have extensive experience as a School Counselor in both private and public schools in the SF Bay Area. I also have designed and taught Social and Emotional Learning at several private schools. My ideal client is a teen facing the obstacles of anxiety, depression, learning challenges or social skills challenges at school or home.
(650) 297-6607 View (650) 297-6607
Photo of Nancy Gray, Marriage & Family Therapist in 94025, CA
Nancy Gray
Marriage & Family Therapist, MEd, LMFT
Verified Verified
Menlo Park, CA 94025  (Online Only)
I can design CBT tools and behavior "toolkits" to help clients gain coping skills which work.
You are worried about your children and teenagers and wish they would listen to you and talk with you. You want a peaceful and happy home. I can help! I believe in a team approach where parents are partners in the process of helping to make the family a happier and better place to grow. I respect kids and teens as they express their thoughts and feelings. My ultimate goal is for each member of the family to feel seen, heard and understood as we work together to solve issues and improve relationships.
I can design CBT tools and behavior "toolkits" to help clients gain coping skills which work.
You are worried about your children and teenagers and wish they would listen to you and talk with you. You want a peaceful and happy home. I can help! I believe in a team approach where parents are partners in the process of helping to make the family a happier and better place to grow. I respect kids and teens as they express their thoughts and feelings. My ultimate goal is for each member of the family to feel seen, heard and understood as we work together to solve issues and improve relationships.
(650) 830-5427 View (650) 830-5427
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Wynn Anderson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Using integrative evidence based therapy-including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, sleep assessment and positive psychology, I help you examine those aspects of your life that are not working and assist you in developing your own solutions to these problems.
Are you thinking about making a change or have you found yourself in the midst of an unexpected challenge? I specialize in working with people navigating life transitions, struggling with anxiety, depression, experiencing sleep problems, relationship difficulties, school issues or managing ADHD. I help my clients uncover core issues and build the skills to succeed in the long-term. As a licensed psychotherapist with experience in counseling across the lifespan, I employ a warm, compassionate client-centered approach. Additionally, I have advanced training from the University of Pennsylvania in behavioral sleep medicine and CBT-I.
Using integrative evidence based therapy-including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, sleep assessment and positive psychology, I help you examine those aspects of your life that are not working and assist you in developing your own solutions to these problems.
Are you thinking about making a change or have you found yourself in the midst of an unexpected challenge? I specialize in working with people navigating life transitions, struggling with anxiety, depression, experiencing sleep problems, relationship difficulties, school issues or managing ADHD. I help my clients uncover core issues and build the skills to succeed in the long-term. As a licensed psychotherapist with experience in counseling across the lifespan, I employ a warm, compassionate client-centered approach. Additionally, I have advanced training from the University of Pennsylvania in behavioral sleep medicine and CBT-I.
(650) 681-0821 View (650) 681-0821
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Sheryl Pliskin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Sheryl is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She is dedicated to helping adults, adolescents and families recover from trauma, loss and thrive while coping with chronic medical conditions. Trained in transpersonal psychology, trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy and EMDR, she uses a holistic approach and is skilled in individualizing the care she offers. Serving in local nonprofit agencies and private practice, Sheryl has offered extensive support to foster and adoptive families and to individuals ready to deepen their personal relationships. Sheryl is able to help individuals reduce anxiety, improve their mood, restore hope, and reconnect with their community.
Sheryl is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She is dedicated to helping adults, adolescents and families recover from trauma, loss and thrive while coping with chronic medical conditions. Trained in transpersonal psychology, trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy and EMDR, she uses a holistic approach and is skilled in individualizing the care she offers. Serving in local nonprofit agencies and private practice, Sheryl has offered extensive support to foster and adoptive families and to individuals ready to deepen their personal relationships. Sheryl is able to help individuals reduce anxiety, improve their mood, restore hope, and reconnect with their community.
(650) 779-5758 View (650) 779-5758
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Shelley Harrison Sinclair
LEP, MSEd, ABSNP
Verified Verified
Menlo Park, CA 94025
I am a Licensed Educational Psychologist specializing in assessment of psychological disorders that interfere with learning & school success. My assessments are designed to provide diagnostic clarification and recommendations based on your referral concerns. These may include Learning Disabilities, such as Dyslexia and Dysgraphia, ADHD & Anxiety Disorders. To do this, I focus on uncovering cognitive, academic & processing strengths & weaknesses to better understand your child's functioning. From the assessment findings, I provide practical and individualized intervention recommendations that reflect your child's learning needs.
I am a Licensed Educational Psychologist specializing in assessment of psychological disorders that interfere with learning & school success. My assessments are designed to provide diagnostic clarification and recommendations based on your referral concerns. These may include Learning Disabilities, such as Dyslexia and Dysgraphia, ADHD & Anxiety Disorders. To do this, I focus on uncovering cognitive, academic & processing strengths & weaknesses to better understand your child's functioning. From the assessment findings, I provide practical and individualized intervention recommendations that reflect your child's learning needs.
(650) 204-0542 View (650) 204-0542
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Teresa Wace
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Menlo Park, CA 94025  (Online Only)
I have led cognitive behavioral groups in emotional overeating, substance misuse, and have led family and parent support groups.
I focus on helping you build healthy and rewarding relationships with yourself and others. My clients tell me that they benefit from my unique ability to transform psychological principles into practical tools they can use every day to better their lives. Some of my clients are experiencing grief, loss and anxiety. Others are navigating major life transitions. Clients I see want to improve their inner and outer world, and learn more about themselves in order to feel more joy, love, and fulfillment in their lives.
I have led cognitive behavioral groups in emotional overeating, substance misuse, and have led family and parent support groups.
I focus on helping you build healthy and rewarding relationships with yourself and others. My clients tell me that they benefit from my unique ability to transform psychological principles into practical tools they can use every day to better their lives. Some of my clients are experiencing grief, loss and anxiety. Others are navigating major life transitions. Clients I see want to improve their inner and outer world, and learn more about themselves in order to feel more joy, love, and fulfillment in their lives.
(650) 542-6622 View (650) 542-6622
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Dr. Caroline Stone
Psychologist, PsyD, MA, MS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Menlo Park, CA 94025  (Online Only)
As a clinical psychologist, I help both individuals and couples create more connected and fulfilling lives through personalized, supportive psychotherapy. My clients are looking to make specific changes and want an interactive clinician to provide perspective, as well as tools and strategies for coping with painful emotions and life stressors. I assist clients with relationship concerns, break-ups, anxiety, OCD, physical health conditions, trauma, social anxiety, parenting, and major life, academic, and career transitions. I also provide performance and executive coaching services across Silicon Valley.
As a clinical psychologist, I help both individuals and couples create more connected and fulfilling lives through personalized, supportive psychotherapy. My clients are looking to make specific changes and want an interactive clinician to provide perspective, as well as tools and strategies for coping with painful emotions and life stressors. I assist clients with relationship concerns, break-ups, anxiety, OCD, physical health conditions, trauma, social anxiety, parenting, and major life, academic, and career transitions. I also provide performance and executive coaching services across Silicon Valley.
(341) 444-3994 View (341) 444-3994
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Hillary Sinnott
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Do you feel stuck in your life? Do you often get told that you don't quite seem like your old self? Do you sometimes feel like you could be living a different life if you could overcome some of the things you are carrying with you? I am passionate about working with adolescents and adults who are looking for a shift in their lives - whether in relationships, career, school or how they view themselves.
Do you feel stuck in your life? Do you often get told that you don't quite seem like your old self? Do you sometimes feel like you could be living a different life if you could overcome some of the things you are carrying with you? I am passionate about working with adolescents and adults who are looking for a shift in their lives - whether in relationships, career, school or how they view themselves.
(650) 567-5879 View (650) 567-5879
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Shawna Cobabe
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Menlo Park, CA 94025  (Online Only)
I have worked with children, families, individuals and couples in many different capacities before finding my calling as a therapist. I have specialized training in couples and marriage counseling, family counseling, PTSD/trauma, adoption and foster care, anxiety and depression, and other mental illness, life changes, grief and loss. I also work with adolescents who are struggling in school or with behavior problems, defiance, and depression and anxiety. I work with couples and families for a variety of reasons. I can help you too.
I have worked with children, families, individuals and couples in many different capacities before finding my calling as a therapist. I have specialized training in couples and marriage counseling, family counseling, PTSD/trauma, adoption and foster care, anxiety and depression, and other mental illness, life changes, grief and loss. I also work with adolescents who are struggling in school or with behavior problems, defiance, and depression and anxiety. I work with couples and families for a variety of reasons. I can help you too.
(925) 329-6259 View (925) 329-6259
Photo of Lorretta J. Abbott, Psychologist in 94025, CA
Lorretta J. Abbott
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Menlo Park, CA 94025  (Online Only)
Welcome to my practice! Are you feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, or frustrated? Unhappy with your relationships? Challenges at work or school? Feeling like something needs to change? You've come to the right place. Find your inner strength and discover your true potential through therapy. It takes courage to reach out when you need help. Call me for a 15-minute complimentary consultation to determine your options.
Welcome to my practice! Are you feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, or frustrated? Unhappy with your relationships? Challenges at work or school? Feeling like something needs to change? You've come to the right place. Find your inner strength and discover your true potential through therapy. It takes courage to reach out when you need help. Call me for a 15-minute complimentary consultation to determine your options.
(650) 399-7388 View (650) 399-7388
Photo of Lauren Cardillo-Geller, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in 94025, CA
Lauren Cardillo-Geller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PhD
Verified Verified
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Do you feel empty inside, unfulfilled in your relationships and long for a greater sense of meaning and purpose? Many of us lose touch with ourselves as we take on different life roles, try to conform to what we believe we "should" be or are faced with major stressors. It is this inner disconnection that can lead to symptoms like anxiety and depression. I specialize in helping adults, college students and adolescents struggling with issues around sense of self and identity. I also support parents and teens stay connected during the trials of adolescence, and help parents better understand and care for their special needs child.
Do you feel empty inside, unfulfilled in your relationships and long for a greater sense of meaning and purpose? Many of us lose touch with ourselves as we take on different life roles, try to conform to what we believe we "should" be or are faced with major stressors. It is this inner disconnection that can lead to symptoms like anxiety and depression. I specialize in helping adults, college students and adolescents struggling with issues around sense of self and identity. I also support parents and teens stay connected during the trials of adolescence, and help parents better understand and care for their special needs child.
(650) 334-1265 View (650) 334-1265
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Meredith Roberts
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Menlo Park, CA 94025
I am an Associate Marriage Family Therapist and am passionate about helping teens, young adults, and parents learn how to work through the inevitable difficulties that come with this unique stage of life. The majority of my practice focuses on individual work related to identification of key issues/concerns, development of trust and safety, increasing levels of self-awareness, and growth and healing through positive communication. My approach is warm, non-judgemental and client centered, with an emphasis on connection.
I am an Associate Marriage Family Therapist and am passionate about helping teens, young adults, and parents learn how to work through the inevitable difficulties that come with this unique stage of life. The majority of my practice focuses on individual work related to identification of key issues/concerns, development of trust and safety, increasing levels of self-awareness, and growth and healing through positive communication. My approach is warm, non-judgemental and client centered, with an emphasis on connection.
(408) 583-6536 View (408) 583-6536
Photo of Mary Ellen Lemieux, JD, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in 94025, CA
Mary Ellen Lemieux, JD, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, JD, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Menlo Park, CA 94025
I enjoy working with adults and families who desire change, but aren't sure how to make it happen. For some, it means a change in relationship dynamics or parenting style. For others, it means collaborating on complicated life issues, such as difficult teenagers, substance abuse, or co-parenting. If you are looking to leave a long marriage, I can help you navigate that process. I also enjoy working with individuals in their 20's and 30's trying to figure out this thing called adulting. I split my time between Steamboat Springs,CO and northern California, and am licensed to see clients in California, Colorado and Utah.
I enjoy working with adults and families who desire change, but aren't sure how to make it happen. For some, it means a change in relationship dynamics or parenting style. For others, it means collaborating on complicated life issues, such as difficult teenagers, substance abuse, or co-parenting. If you are looking to leave a long marriage, I can help you navigate that process. I also enjoy working with individuals in their 20's and 30's trying to figure out this thing called adulting. I split my time between Steamboat Springs,CO and northern California, and am licensed to see clients in California, Colorado and Utah.
(650) 346-7698 View (650) 346-7698
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Cat Burns
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Menlo Park, CA 94025  (Online Only)
(650) 663-3319 View (650) 663-3319
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Tamekia T Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Menlo Park, CA 94025  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
My approach emphasizes short-term cognitive behavioral therapy and trauma-informed principles.
Developing a trusting and authentic therapeutic relationship can be transformative. This transformation begins with empathy, understanding and self-reflection to begin the healing process. Life is often overwhelming, challenging, and unforgiving but what steps can you take to balance your daily life and overall wellbeing. Maybe you are a young mother adjusting to single parenthood or a grandparent struggling to raise grandchildren. Do you question your competence as a caregiver? Are you feeling overwhelmed and stressed about everyday challenges and with life? Do you feel unheard or isolated?
My approach emphasizes short-term cognitive behavioral therapy and trauma-informed principles.
Developing a trusting and authentic therapeutic relationship can be transformative. This transformation begins with empathy, understanding and self-reflection to begin the healing process. Life is often overwhelming, challenging, and unforgiving but what steps can you take to balance your daily life and overall wellbeing. Maybe you are a young mother adjusting to single parenthood or a grandparent struggling to raise grandchildren. Do you question your competence as a caregiver? Are you feeling overwhelmed and stressed about everyday challenges and with life? Do you feel unheard or isolated?
(209) 507-0745 View (209) 507-0745
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists

How does cognitive behavioral therapy work?

Cognitive behavioral therapy works by exploring how your thoughts affect your emotions and experiences. CBT helps you identify distortions in your thinking. For example, you may tend to jump to the worst case scenario catastrophizing or think in extremes (all-or-nothing thinking). A therapist can teach you how to push back against those thoughts to ultimately change your feelings and behavior for the better. They can also provide coping skills to better deal with stressors and challenges.

When do I know to seek treatment with cognitive behavioral therapy?

It’s reasonable to consider cognitive behavioral therapy if you struggle to manage difficult emotions or behaviors to such an extent that you are not getting the most out of life on a day-to-day basis. If you want a shorter term, concrete, skills-based approach, CBT is a great option. (By contrast, other types of therapy may devote more time to exploring your past and its effects.) The decision to seek CBT also depends on the condition you’re treating; CBT is an effective treatment for anxiety, depression, trauma, and many other disorders.

How can I find a cognitive behavioral therapist for someone else?

To find a cognitive behavioral therapist for someone else, you may want to begin by discussing the person’s problem, researching cognitive behavioral therapy, and assessing whether the approach is the right fit. You could then reach out to a few cognitive behavioral therapists in this directory, explain the scenario, have a consultation with those available, and determine who could be a good match.

Why is CBT such a popular form of therapy?

CBT has become a popular form of therapy because it is effective and accessible. Robust research has demonstrated that CBT is an effective treatment for many mental health conditions. And CBT can be learned in relatively few sessions, which means that many people can engage in the process, afford it, and see results quickly. It involves learning concrete skills such as disputing unhelpful thoughts; these skills can also be taught and spread widely.