Therapists in 94085

I’m Gigi, a registered Associate Clinical Social Worker with 20+ years of experience working with children, adults, and families. For the last 8 years, I’ve been a Medical Social Worker, providing support to individuals facing anxiety, depression, illness, grief, and family conflict. I’m committed to empowering people on their healing journey and offer therapy as a safe, non-judgmental space. Fluent in Tagalog and practicing cultural humility, I provide both in-person and online sessions. Outside of work, I enjoy coastal hikes, kayaking, gardening, and dancing, with my happy place being by the ocean.
I’m Gigi, a registered Associate Clinical Social Worker with 20+ years of experience working with children, adults, and families. For the last 8 years, I’ve been a Medical Social Worker, providing support to individuals facing anxiety, depression, illness, grief, and family conflict. I’m committed to empowering people on their healing journey and offer therapy as a safe, non-judgmental space. Fluent in Tagalog and practicing cultural humility, I provide both in-person and online sessions. Outside of work, I enjoy coastal hikes, kayaking, gardening, and dancing, with my happy place being by the ocean.

In marital, parental and other relationships, conflicts are inevitable. Most common are couples', parents and adult children's unresolved entangled issues. It can bring out the worst of you. I am willing to help with my own experience and professional trainings. Time itself is not enough to heal, with help you can shorten the struggles, find the peace and move on with a better version of yourself.
In marital, parental and other relationships, conflicts are inevitable. Most common are couples', parents and adult children's unresolved entangled issues. It can bring out the worst of you. I am willing to help with my own experience and professional trainings. Time itself is not enough to heal, with help you can shorten the struggles, find the peace and move on with a better version of yourself.

Perhaps you struggle with frequent worrying and feelings of restlessness, which interferes with your daily life and your quality of sleep. Maybe you also live with a chronic pain issue or condition, like chronic migraines, back pain, or something else that causes frequent discomfort. You may experience negative, perfectionistic and self-critical thoughts that you can't seem to shake. These feelings, thoughts and sensations can often seem unbearable, unrelenting and paralyzing. At times, you may wonder if you are all alone in these feelings. I am here to tell you that you are not alone and there is most definitely hope.
Perhaps you struggle with frequent worrying and feelings of restlessness, which interferes with your daily life and your quality of sleep. Maybe you also live with a chronic pain issue or condition, like chronic migraines, back pain, or something else that causes frequent discomfort. You may experience negative, perfectionistic and self-critical thoughts that you can't seem to shake. These feelings, thoughts and sensations can often seem unbearable, unrelenting and paralyzing. At times, you may wonder if you are all alone in these feelings. I am here to tell you that you are not alone and there is most definitely hope.

Most people who reach out to me feel like there's some sort of a gap between what they want and what they have. This gap is uncomfortable, upsetting, or might be painful. And often it's unclear why this gap exists or what can be done to close it or at least narrow it down a bit. Each one of us has a set of life circumstances that need to be taken into account when attempting to improve on our lived-experience. Psychotherapy is the arena in which those personal circumstances, individual preferences, needs, wants, and struggles can be explored.
Most people who reach out to me feel like there's some sort of a gap between what they want and what they have. This gap is uncomfortable, upsetting, or might be painful. And often it's unclear why this gap exists or what can be done to close it or at least narrow it down a bit. Each one of us has a set of life circumstances that need to be taken into account when attempting to improve on our lived-experience. Psychotherapy is the arena in which those personal circumstances, individual preferences, needs, wants, and struggles can be explored.

Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others, and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability, and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience.
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others, and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability, and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience.

You do not have to go through life challenges alone. People come to see me for a number of reasons. Maybe you are seeking help for anxiety or depression or maybe you are going through a difficult event, like the death of a loved one, a break-up, or health issues. Maybe you hope to have healthier and more satisfying relationships. Maybe you are haunted by experiences stemming from childhood or the more recent past. We all are seeking a better life, a pathway to some change, and a greater sense of peace or confidence. Therapy is a great place to work toward these goals.
You do not have to go through life challenges alone. People come to see me for a number of reasons. Maybe you are seeking help for anxiety or depression or maybe you are going through a difficult event, like the death of a loved one, a break-up, or health issues. Maybe you hope to have healthier and more satisfying relationships. Maybe you are haunted by experiences stemming from childhood or the more recent past. We all are seeking a better life, a pathway to some change, and a greater sense of peace or confidence. Therapy is a great place to work toward these goals.

Nicole Dhamnaskar (Teen Specialist)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Does your child or Teen seem distant, depressed or anxious? Are you struggling with how to navigate how social media affects your child? I know what it feels like both as a parent and as a young person when the world gets overwhelming and anxiety and/or depression seem to take over. I am here to help child and Teens address the changing and challenging world and family relationships of today. Working together, I am hopeful that we can help both you and/or your child relieve symptoms of trauma, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and behavioral challenges.
Does your child or Teen seem distant, depressed or anxious? Are you struggling with how to navigate how social media affects your child? I know what it feels like both as a parent and as a young person when the world gets overwhelming and anxiety and/or depression seem to take over. I am here to help child and Teens address the changing and challenging world and family relationships of today. Working together, I am hopeful that we can help both you and/or your child relieve symptoms of trauma, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and behavioral challenges.

I enjoy working with people who have addictions or anxiety or something else weighing them down, working with them for a relatively short period of time, and watching them become energized and passionate about their lives.
I believe that my clients know themselves better than anyone else. I work to help my clients achieve their goals.
I believe I can best serve people by using what research has shown to be effective.
I do not believe therapy should take a long time; most of my clients graduate within 3-6 months. I work on an time-sensitive basis so some require more sessions.
I enjoy working with people who have addictions or anxiety or something else weighing them down, working with them for a relatively short period of time, and watching them become energized and passionate about their lives.
I believe that my clients know themselves better than anyone else. I work to help my clients achieve their goals.
I believe I can best serve people by using what research has shown to be effective.
I do not believe therapy should take a long time; most of my clients graduate within 3-6 months. I work on an time-sensitive basis so some require more sessions.

Whether you’re looking for individual, couple, or work counseling, I can facilitate a safe space for you to find clarity and address your concerns. My goal is to provide you with the tools, knowledge, and support needed to help you connect to your inner strengths. I have been working as a psychotherapist since 2005 and have accumulated a great deal of experience. I have treated clients who have suffered from depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief, loss, performance anxiety, and self-esteem, as well as those who have difficulty dealing with significant life changes.
Whether you’re looking for individual, couple, or work counseling, I can facilitate a safe space for you to find clarity and address your concerns. My goal is to provide you with the tools, knowledge, and support needed to help you connect to your inner strengths. I have been working as a psychotherapist since 2005 and have accumulated a great deal of experience. I have treated clients who have suffered from depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief, loss, performance anxiety, and self-esteem, as well as those who have difficulty dealing with significant life changes.

If you are tired of only managing symptoms with short term solutions and are now ready to get to the source of your patterns, I may be the right person for you. My approach allow us to go deeper into your history and identify the origins of the symptoms you are facing. Together we will use evidence based practices to reduce the effects of these negative core beliefs while also going deeper into your history. We may be a particularly good match if you have been impacted by abusive, critical, neglectful, invalidating and/or high expectation environments and want to shed the lifelong effects of these traumas.
If you are tired of only managing symptoms with short term solutions and are now ready to get to the source of your patterns, I may be the right person for you. My approach allow us to go deeper into your history and identify the origins of the symptoms you are facing. Together we will use evidence based practices to reduce the effects of these negative core beliefs while also going deeper into your history. We may be a particularly good match if you have been impacted by abusive, critical, neglectful, invalidating and/or high expectation environments and want to shed the lifelong effects of these traumas.
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Number of Therapists in 94085
50+
Average cost per session
$200
Therapists in 94085 who prioritize treating:
91% | Relationship Issues |
89% | Anxiety |
87% | Depression |
81% | Self Esteem |
64% | Trauma and PTSD |
62% | Family Conflict |
60% | Coping Skills |
Average years in practice
14 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
57% | Aetna |
57% | Other |
52% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in 94085 see their clients
72% | In Person and Online | |
28% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
82% | Female | |
18% | Male |