Therapists in 94404
What would you do if you were given the chance to live life to the fullest? How would your days be different if you were not overwhelmed by stress and worry? Do you wonder if your relationships should somehow feel better? If you are frustrated with the way things are and you're looking for a change you are taking the right steps. You know that life could be better. You long to see your dreams realized. Relationships mended. Your goals achieved. You want to find more meaning in your life. Have deeper connections. And live according to what you know to be valuable and true.
What would you do if you were given the chance to live life to the fullest? How would your days be different if you were not overwhelmed by stress and worry? Do you wonder if your relationships should somehow feel better? If you are frustrated with the way things are and you're looking for a change you are taking the right steps. You know that life could be better. You long to see your dreams realized. Relationships mended. Your goals achieved. You want to find more meaning in your life. Have deeper connections. And live according to what you know to be valuable and true.
I offer warmth and love created by a safe and welcoming environment. I have a passion for working with those who have been told they are “too much”. From working with teens and families to those struggling through trauma or grief, I am here. I work with intersectionality and identity, cultural explorations and difficulties, as well as difference and sensitivity. I have worked extensively with those with eating struggles. I have worked in restorative justice and enjoy working with the formerly incarcerated, Please ask me anything
I offer warmth and love created by a safe and welcoming environment. I have a passion for working with those who have been told they are “too much”. From working with teens and families to those struggling through trauma or grief, I am here. I work with intersectionality and identity, cultural explorations and difficulties, as well as difference and sensitivity. I have worked extensively with those with eating struggles. I have worked in restorative justice and enjoy working with the formerly incarcerated, Please ask me anything
Emily L Yamazaki
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCC
San Mateo, CA 94404
Not accepting new clients
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Anxious? Stuck? You do not have to face this alone. Together, we can identify what is tripping you up and what can help you move forward so you can live the life you want. I work with clients who are walking through transitions, struggling with low self-worth, facing anxiety, stress, depression, relational difficulties, and many other challenging life situations. Using evidence-based practices, we can work together to help you move forward in your journey toward healing one step at a time.
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Anxious? Stuck? You do not have to face this alone. Together, we can identify what is tripping you up and what can help you move forward so you can live the life you want. I work with clients who are walking through transitions, struggling with low self-worth, facing anxiety, stress, depression, relational difficulties, and many other challenging life situations. Using evidence-based practices, we can work together to help you move forward in your journey toward healing one step at a time.
I’m so glad you’re here. I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in California. My approach to therapy is all about creating a safe, supportive space where you feel seen, heard, and truly understood. I meet you where you are, and together, we work at a pace that feels right for you. I specialize in working with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, vocational issues, low self-esteem, stress, PTSD, and women’s issues.
I’m so glad you’re here. I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in California. My approach to therapy is all about creating a safe, supportive space where you feel seen, heard, and truly understood. I meet you where you are, and together, we work at a pace that feels right for you. I specialize in working with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, vocational issues, low self-esteem, stress, PTSD, and women’s issues.
I am a licensed psychologist specializing in working with children, teens, young adults, parents, and families who struggle with a wide range of mental health concerns. I am committed to using evidence-based treatments and personalizing them to fit your particular needs. I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to guide my treatment approach, but also use Family Based Therapy for EDs (FBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and other evidence-based treatments.
I am a licensed psychologist specializing in working with children, teens, young adults, parents, and families who struggle with a wide range of mental health concerns. I am committed to using evidence-based treatments and personalizing them to fit your particular needs. I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to guide my treatment approach, but also use Family Based Therapy for EDs (FBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and other evidence-based treatments.
Welcome! I’m Lisabeth Castro-Smyth, a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) providing telehealth therapy. I specialize in support for life transitions, complex trauma, anxiety, stress, attachment ruptures, depression, and grief. I have extensive experience accompanying survivors on their healing journeys, and have served children, youth, and adults in diverse settings for over a decade.
Welcome! I’m Lisabeth Castro-Smyth, a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) providing telehealth therapy. I specialize in support for life transitions, complex trauma, anxiety, stress, attachment ruptures, depression, and grief. I have extensive experience accompanying survivors on their healing journeys, and have served children, youth, and adults in diverse settings for over a decade.
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in California with over 15 years of experience working as a psychotherapist. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship distress, parenting challenges, addiction struggles, and intimacy-related issues. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. My counseling style is warm, interactive, and culturally sensitive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels.
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in California with over 15 years of experience working as a psychotherapist. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship distress, parenting challenges, addiction struggles, and intimacy-related issues. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. My counseling style is warm, interactive, and culturally sensitive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels.
Relationships of all types can be hard to maintain, build, nurture, limit, and even break. Handling your emotions on top of all of that adds to your challenges. Therapy can be a life changing outlet for you to organize your thoughts and feelings to figure out what your next steps can be! Whether you are new to therapy, or familiar with the process, I'm happy to provide a new perspective with the aims of helping you with your issues.
My therapy blends insight, humor, metaphor, and evidence-based tools like CBT, Mindfulness, EMDR, and more to help you slow down, get unstuck, and reconnect with your inner voice.
Registered APCC 17055
Relationships of all types can be hard to maintain, build, nurture, limit, and even break. Handling your emotions on top of all of that adds to your challenges. Therapy can be a life changing outlet for you to organize your thoughts and feelings to figure out what your next steps can be! Whether you are new to therapy, or familiar with the process, I'm happy to provide a new perspective with the aims of helping you with your issues.
My therapy blends insight, humor, metaphor, and evidence-based tools like CBT, Mindfulness, EMDR, and more to help you slow down, get unstuck, and reconnect with your inner voice.
Registered APCC 17055
Your unique story, beliefs, dreams, ethnic/racial/sexual identity & life challenges will be honored in a non-judgemental environment. My style is interactive and empathic, emphasizing self-compassion. Areas of focus: infertility counseling, reproductive health, PTSD/trauma, grief and loss, mood disorders (anxiety, panic, depression) skillful parenting, career decisions, traumatic divorce, managing the stress of major life transitions. My treatment modalities include the psycho-dynamic process, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based psychology, EMDR & healing yoga/mediation practices. www.dianecotelcsw.com
Your unique story, beliefs, dreams, ethnic/racial/sexual identity & life challenges will be honored in a non-judgemental environment. My style is interactive and empathic, emphasizing self-compassion. Areas of focus: infertility counseling, reproductive health, PTSD/trauma, grief and loss, mood disorders (anxiety, panic, depression) skillful parenting, career decisions, traumatic divorce, managing the stress of major life transitions. My treatment modalities include the psycho-dynamic process, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based psychology, EMDR & healing yoga/mediation practices. www.dianecotelcsw.com
Welcome, my name is Dr. Lisa Watson and I am licensed to see patients in the state of California. I work with both adolescent and adult clients. My area of specialty is trauma, and I have experience treating PTSD, anxiety disorders, depression, ADHD, chronic pain, chronic & acute illness, such as cancer, acute stress disorder, bipolar disorders, transgender identity, adjustment disorders. I work within a holistic, whole person framework, addressing mind, body, emotional, and spiritual interconnectedness, to help clients discover their authentic selves, make meaning of life experiences, become empowered, and heal trauma.
Welcome, my name is Dr. Lisa Watson and I am licensed to see patients in the state of California. I work with both adolescent and adult clients. My area of specialty is trauma, and I have experience treating PTSD, anxiety disorders, depression, ADHD, chronic pain, chronic & acute illness, such as cancer, acute stress disorder, bipolar disorders, transgender identity, adjustment disorders. I work within a holistic, whole person framework, addressing mind, body, emotional, and spiritual interconnectedness, to help clients discover their authentic selves, make meaning of life experiences, become empowered, and heal trauma.
Relationships are hard, but they also bring the most of joy and satisfaction out of life. When we experience challenges in our relationships with our families, with significant others, or even with ourselves, this might look like anxiety, depression, resentment, anger, frustration, or a sense of not belonging. At Bay Area Marriage and Family Therapy, Inc (BAMFT), our mission is to help people improve their relationships, so they can enjoy each other more lovingly and respectfully.
Relationships are hard, but they also bring the most of joy and satisfaction out of life. When we experience challenges in our relationships with our families, with significant others, or even with ourselves, this might look like anxiety, depression, resentment, anger, frustration, or a sense of not belonging. At Bay Area Marriage and Family Therapy, Inc (BAMFT), our mission is to help people improve their relationships, so they can enjoy each other more lovingly and respectfully.
I have 25 years of experience working with families and adults. I have helped clients with a variety of concerns, including depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship issues, and trauma. I believe therapy is a collaboration and therefore you have a voice in the process. I want to create a safe space for growth, healing, and exploration. My approach is client-centered and strength-based. I look forward to being empowered by your courage.
I have 25 years of experience working with families and adults. I have helped clients with a variety of concerns, including depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship issues, and trauma. I believe therapy is a collaboration and therefore you have a voice in the process. I want to create a safe space for growth, healing, and exploration. My approach is client-centered and strength-based. I look forward to being empowered by your courage.
I'm a bilingual Chinese-speaking psychologist specializing in chronic stress, complex trauma, chronic pain and an assistant clinical professor at UCSF Center for Pain Medicine.
Many of my clients are high-achieving professionals, engineers, creatives, or immigrants who are capable on the outside but feel overwhelmed internally. Some are highly sensitive and experience stress deeply in their bodies, through anxiety, insomnia, burnout, or unexplained physical symptoms. Others carry the impact of childhood or relational trauma. They want relief from constant pressure, better sleep, and a way to feel grounded without losing their drive.
I'm a bilingual Chinese-speaking psychologist specializing in chronic stress, complex trauma, chronic pain and an assistant clinical professor at UCSF Center for Pain Medicine.
Many of my clients are high-achieving professionals, engineers, creatives, or immigrants who are capable on the outside but feel overwhelmed internally. Some are highly sensitive and experience stress deeply in their bodies, through anxiety, insomnia, burnout, or unexplained physical symptoms. Others carry the impact of childhood or relational trauma. They want relief from constant pressure, better sleep, and a way to feel grounded without losing their drive.
My name is Cathy Angi Brownell, I am a licensed marriage & family therapist with over 25 years of practice. I am accustomed to working with people who experience anxiety, depression, panic, co-dependency, low self-worth, trauma, or post-traumatic stress. I am practical and supportive and I teach skills that clients can easily begin using. I use a number of theoretical approaches depending on each situation. They might include, cognitive behavioral (CBT), person-centered, family systems, mindfulness-based, solution-focused, trauma-focused, supportive, experiential, or expressive art.
My name is Cathy Angi Brownell, I am a licensed marriage & family therapist with over 25 years of practice. I am accustomed to working with people who experience anxiety, depression, panic, co-dependency, low self-worth, trauma, or post-traumatic stress. I am practical and supportive and I teach skills that clients can easily begin using. I use a number of theoretical approaches depending on each situation. They might include, cognitive behavioral (CBT), person-centered, family systems, mindfulness-based, solution-focused, trauma-focused, supportive, experiential, or expressive art.
Welcome! What is a mosaic? It is little imperfect pieces of glass or tile that come together to form beautiful art. All the broken pieces of glass or tile can represent trauma, experiences, life journeys, goals, parts of our self that can be hard to understand to know how to incorporate them into our sense of who we are and how we want our life to feel. I have a passion for working with people to help put these pieces together in a way that creates the beautiful mosaic that is YOU!
Welcome! What is a mosaic? It is little imperfect pieces of glass or tile that come together to form beautiful art. All the broken pieces of glass or tile can represent trauma, experiences, life journeys, goals, parts of our self that can be hard to understand to know how to incorporate them into our sense of who we are and how we want our life to feel. I have a passion for working with people to help put these pieces together in a way that creates the beautiful mosaic that is YOU!
Hi, my name is Julelisa Beltran. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who is passionate about supporting others through life's challenges. Together we will create goals to help you overcome internal struggles and to experience healing and growth in your life. I have experience working with children and adolescents who struggle with anxiety and depression, PTSD, victims of abuse (e.g., child abuse, witnessed a crime or domestic violence), behavioral concerns associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Conduct Disorder, and Emotional Disturbance.
Hi, my name is Julelisa Beltran. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who is passionate about supporting others through life's challenges. Together we will create goals to help you overcome internal struggles and to experience healing and growth in your life. I have experience working with children and adolescents who struggle with anxiety and depression, PTSD, victims of abuse (e.g., child abuse, witnessed a crime or domestic violence), behavioral concerns associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Conduct Disorder, and Emotional Disturbance.
My name is Lindy Johnson and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I care deeply about helping individuals find healing and restoration within relationships. I will meet you exactly where you are at, walking alongside you to create a path forward that honors your unique journey and needs. I believe in the incredible potential for mental, emotional, and relational health when we engage in the heart work and hard work necessary for growth.
My name is Lindy Johnson and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I care deeply about helping individuals find healing and restoration within relationships. I will meet you exactly where you are at, walking alongside you to create a path forward that honors your unique journey and needs. I believe in the incredible potential for mental, emotional, and relational health when we engage in the heart work and hard work necessary for growth.
I believe in clients' self-determination, strengths and innate capacity to work toward and develop coping skills to live a valued life. With over 15 years of extensive experience and training, I consider myself an eclectic, utilizing the modality most appropriate to effect change.
I believe in clients' self-determination, strengths and innate capacity to work toward and develop coping skills to live a valued life. With over 15 years of extensive experience and training, I consider myself an eclectic, utilizing the modality most appropriate to effect change.
Are you the one everyone relies on, but quietly running on empty? You appear to have it all together, but inside you feel exhausted, anxious, and disconnected from yourself.
You might be a helping professional, overwhelmed parent, or come from a culture where self-sacrifice and high achievement are expected. You keep going even when you’re depleted because that’s what you’ve always done.
Are you the one everyone relies on, but quietly running on empty? You appear to have it all together, but inside you feel exhausted, anxious, and disconnected from yourself.
You might be a helping professional, overwhelmed parent, or come from a culture where self-sacrifice and high achievement are expected. You keep going even when you’re depleted because that’s what you’ve always done.
You might be experiencing a setback right now or struggling with feeling like there's too much to do, that you're not okay, or not able to change. It's painful to struggle with feeling down, not good enough and self critical, or stuck in unhelpful behavior patterns or unfulfilling relationships. No matter the mistakes, traumas or losses, wellbeing and growth is possible. I help professional adults who are stressed, anxious, overwhelmed, confused or sad, learn to regulate their emotions, feel better and find more confidence and joy. You can recover from trauma, loss, grief, and heartbreak and find a new way.
You might be experiencing a setback right now or struggling with feeling like there's too much to do, that you're not okay, or not able to change. It's painful to struggle with feeling down, not good enough and self critical, or stuck in unhelpful behavior patterns or unfulfilling relationships. No matter the mistakes, traumas or losses, wellbeing and growth is possible. I help professional adults who are stressed, anxious, overwhelmed, confused or sad, learn to regulate their emotions, feel better and find more confidence and joy. You can recover from trauma, loss, grief, and heartbreak and find a new way.
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Number of Therapists in 94404
100+
Average cost per session
$206
Therapists in 94404 who prioritize treating:
| 95% | Anxiety |
| 95% | Social Anxiety |
| 95% | Health Anxiety |
| 95% | Driving Anxiety |
| 92% | Depression |
| 81% | Relationship Issues |
| 79% | Relationship Anxiety |
Average years in practice
17 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 83% | Aetna |
| 79% | Cigna and Evernorth |
| 69% | Anthem |
How Therapists in 94404 see their clients
| 52% | Online Only | |
| 48% | In Person and Online |
Gender breakdown
| 85% | Female | |
| 15% | Male |


