Therapists in 94062

I'm so glad you found your way here. Seeking treatment is an indication of being ready for change and having a new experience of life. I'm an insight oriented therapist meaning I assist clients in illuminating their inner workings and wounds that have created struggles in their lives. I work at a level of healing and empowering with the intention to offer guidance rather than to instruct. You are the expert of your life. Together we take a look at what needs to be addressed and resolved then move into recognizing one's own strengths, value, and worth. This allows individuals to move into greater appreciation and acceptance of self.

And here you are: searching for a person, a place, a way to find some help with this situation, this life. I hope you'll reach out. I provide psychotherapy for adults sorting through life challenges (including divorce) and managing difficult emotional experiences (like grief and loss). Professional adults appreciate my understanding of the the academic & corporate worlds, and the positives and negatives of a demanding work life. I help people seeking to start a relationship as well as those ending relationships. I work with clients navigating the impacts of stress, depression, and loneliness, as well as how to find meaning in life.

I am passionate about helping families find balance and maintain connection despite the constant demands and pressures of modern life in the Bay Area. I have been providing therapeutic services to children, teens, adults, and families since 2009. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT 98916) and specialize in providing therapeutic services to children and families affected by neurodevelopmental disorders. I also provide individual and family counseling to those experiencing a range of clinical and non-clinical issues.

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist who believes in the power of change, all you need are the right tools. I have invested in earning additional certificates to ensure that I am equipped to support you to meet, and surpass, your goals. I am a certified Art Therapist, EMDR and Energy Psychology practitioner.

My approach is based on principles from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, a mindfulness-based behavioral approach that has been empirically-validated to be effective across a wide range of diagnoses, age groups and cultural backgrounds. I enjoy working with tweens/teens, individual adults, parents and families struggling with challenges related to parent-child issues, ADHD, grief, transgender, adoption, trauma, life transitions, spirituality and diversity/race-related issues. I also have a passion for working with Asian/Pacific Islander and BIPOC women.

Are you experiencing stress, anxiety or depression? Are you having problems in your relationships or at work? has it been hard to transition from work to retirement? Are you having difficulty with aging or your aging family? Wanting to change your career, but not having a clear path to your future? You are not alone! These are just a few of the common challenges we experience as we go through different stages of life. This is a short list of what people come to me for. Therapy can help you get unstuck while gaining new insights, abilities, and a better sense of yourself.

Do you want to feel better about your self and improve your relationships with others? My approach is grounded in Humanistic/Existential psychology and incorporates Cognitive Behavioral and Mindfulness-based techniques. Combining these approaches, the goal is to create a non-judgmental "curious" understanding about your emotions and yourself as a whole. It is my hope that you find acceptance for your emotions and all parts of yourself. We will also identify reactive thoughts and behaviors and replace them with intentional responses. Through intentional living, you can create and live a life that is meaningful with profound connections to others.

I work mainly with adults and couples suffering from the effects of childhood emotional neglect, physical, and sexual abuse. I help individuals and couples separate from their Childhood wounds that prevent them from being successful in their present life and relationships. I use the tools of psycho-education; hypnotherapy; imagery; anger release therapy; chair work; personality testing; career testing; journaling; as well as group therapy to enable individuals and couples to accomplish their goals.

Are you having trouble concentrating? Is falling asleep and/or staying asleep becoming more difficult? Are you worrying a lot more than usual? Do you have ruminating thoughts that aren't helpful and just won't go away? You might be suffering from acute traumatic distress or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) from a traumatic experience recent or many years ago. This could include being a victim of or witness to a natural disaster, chronic verbal, sexual, physical or emotional abuse, an accident, or a major life transition that was upsetting.

I am a licensed clinical social worker in California. I use an eclectic approach drawing from various evidence based practices such as motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. I view therapy a a collaborative process that requires honesty and caring without judgement, I work to cooperatively assist my clients to individualize their goals and treatment. Through my work I am committed to helping people overcome addictions, depression, anxiety and other stressful life situations.

Human Nature has adapted, grown and embraced change throughout our history. As a child, adult, or couple in a relationship, you can explore tools to meet your specific needs. By identifying old triggers and tapes, you can let go of what you have outgrown. Your previous strengths can carry you from who you have been, to who you choose to be. With this old resilience, you can allow change and expand your experiences. You can step forward toward a new vision of you. Choose a "do-over". Learn to accept your changes with self compassion and a renewed curiosity for self expression. Move from resistance to acceptance to simple joys.

I provide a safe and secluded confidential space to help you process difficulties, identify and stop negative patterns, improve your communication skills and enrich your relationships. Additionally, I specialize in providing hope for clients and helping them obtain personal balance in their lives, so that they can be genuinely happy. My goal is for every client to achieve his or her full potential for a productive and happy life. In each session, there is a collaborative effort to understand and process relationship issues and personal challenges, to nurture growth and to learn new communication and coping skills.

Becoming a mother, whether for the first time or again, can be a difficult change that can often lead to unwanted anxious thoughts, depression, and self-doubt. You may worry about getting it “right” or feel overwhelmed. Before you were a mother, you had another identity and may be trying to get back to yourself. Some moms struggle to bond with baby, but you can learn to nurture a trusting attachment. Becoming pregnant and giving birth can be a powerful experience and you may want to feel more prepared or process a traumatic birth. You deserve support and skills to ease the unique challenges and vulnerable moments in this journey.

Greetings...I have been a licensed therapist since 1987 and specialize in working with men, women and couples. I have been facilitating men's groups since the early 90's in my Redwood City office. My work is grounded in my deep understanding of the human experience and how we want to better understand ourselves and each other. Many of us lack some of the skills to accomplish this. I see myself as an experienced, wise and compassionate guide helping others navigate and master emotional challenges. Let me join you for a time on your life's journey.

You are doing well in your career, but that success doesn't always translate when it comes to your personal relationships. You find yourself picking the wrong people, again and again. The people you pick end up having different long-term goals, or they are not healthy for you, or it doesn't work out for any number of reasons. Maybe you have already been married, but it didn't work out and you are not sure why, but you want to make sure it doesn't happen to you again. Maybe the relationships that are hardest for you are those with your family of origin. Maybe you've already given up on relationships.