Bisexual Therapists in San Mateo, CA
Teresa Trout
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Mateo, CA 94403 (Online Only)
I'm not going to lie, personal growth and healing can be hard work. But it can also be playful and (dare I say) fun. I seek to co-create a supportive safe space for your self-exploration. My approach is collaborative and rooted in the belief that you are the expert of you. In addition to talk therapy, I specialize in Expressive Arts (EXA) Therapy. EXA Therapy uses the creative arts (visual art, music, movement, writing, drama) to explore and process your lived experiences. Do not fear, you do not have to be “good” at art! This process is about what emerges during the process of creative expression and what it means to you.
I'm not going to lie, personal growth and healing can be hard work. But it can also be playful and (dare I say) fun. I seek to co-create a supportive safe space for your self-exploration. My approach is collaborative and rooted in the belief that you are the expert of you. In addition to talk therapy, I specialize in Expressive Arts (EXA) Therapy. EXA Therapy uses the creative arts (visual art, music, movement, writing, drama) to explore and process your lived experiences. Do not fear, you do not have to be “good” at art! This process is about what emerges during the process of creative expression and what it means to you.
Lindsey Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Mateo, CA 94401 (Online Only)
Welcome, I'm Lindsey! I earned a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy as well as a graduate certificate in Contemporary Behavior and Addictions specialization from Capella University. Prior to that I obtained an undergraduate degree from California State University, Sacramento. I enjoy working with a wide array of clients, which includes but is not limited to adolescents, young adults, individuals, and couples. I have experience in assisting clients with dilemmas such as ADHD, anxiety, self-esteem, grief, divorce and separation, and identity exploration. I also have a strong passion for helping members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Welcome, I'm Lindsey! I earned a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy as well as a graduate certificate in Contemporary Behavior and Addictions specialization from Capella University. Prior to that I obtained an undergraduate degree from California State University, Sacramento. I enjoy working with a wide array of clients, which includes but is not limited to adolescents, young adults, individuals, and couples. I have experience in assisting clients with dilemmas such as ADHD, anxiety, self-esteem, grief, divorce and separation, and identity exploration. I also have a strong passion for helping members of the LGBTQ+ community.
I am a Transpersonal Psychologist, Clinical Hypnotherapist, and Life Coach. My approach to healing is diverse and integrative. I use a combination of my skills to help clients progress in their lives, addressing their core needs to feel well, love and be loved, achieve success, and find fulfillment. I am equipped with a broad range of skills to meet these essential needs.
I am a Transpersonal Psychologist, Clinical Hypnotherapist, and Life Coach. My approach to healing is diverse and integrative. I use a combination of my skills to help clients progress in their lives, addressing their core needs to feel well, love and be loved, achieve success, and find fulfillment. I am equipped with a broad range of skills to meet these essential needs.
Carly Chan takes a holistic approach toward personalized treatment for adults. She specializes in anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. She uses EMDR and incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills into treatment. She will work with you to heal and process while also helping you recognize and grow your natural strengths and resilience.
Carly Chan takes a holistic approach toward personalized treatment for adults. She specializes in anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. She uses EMDR and incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills into treatment. She will work with you to heal and process while also helping you recognize and grow your natural strengths and resilience.
I am a licensed, clinical psychologist with extensive experience providing evidence-based psychotherapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, and other stress-related problems. I use cognitive-behavioral, dialectical behavioral, and mindfulness therapeutic approaches to treat problems such as social anxiety, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorders, depression, grief & loss, PTSD/trauma, and stress related to relationships, work, parenting, and other issues. In addition to private practice, I have been an Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University School of Medicine.
I am a licensed, clinical psychologist with extensive experience providing evidence-based psychotherapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, and other stress-related problems. I use cognitive-behavioral, dialectical behavioral, and mindfulness therapeutic approaches to treat problems such as social anxiety, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorders, depression, grief & loss, PTSD/trauma, and stress related to relationships, work, parenting, and other issues. In addition to private practice, I have been an Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University School of Medicine.
Reika D Faust
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
San Mateo, CA 94404 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with relationships? Do you find yourself longing to fully understand who you are and why you may make the choices that you make? Learning to love and accept yourself -and your choices- can seem like a challenge, but it is possible. I can help you on that journey.
Are you struggling with relationships? Do you find yourself longing to fully understand who you are and why you may make the choices that you make? Learning to love and accept yourself -and your choices- can seem like a challenge, but it is possible. I can help you on that journey.
Tara Leilani Metcalf-Gonzales
Marriage & Family Therapist, RDT, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Mateo, CA 94401
I am an empathetic creative arts mental health counselor, with experience in high need areas working with children, adolescents, adults, and elders. I utilize a trauma-informed flexible model in individual, couple/relationship, and family sessions. Although I am completely comfortable with a "talk only" approach to therapy, I also value and gently offer options from exercises in theatre, dance. mindfulness practices, and diverse ability-informed movement. My primary experience has been working with adults and families with anxiety, depression, substance-use disorders, and challenges related to life transitions.
I am an empathetic creative arts mental health counselor, with experience in high need areas working with children, adolescents, adults, and elders. I utilize a trauma-informed flexible model in individual, couple/relationship, and family sessions. Although I am completely comfortable with a "talk only" approach to therapy, I also value and gently offer options from exercises in theatre, dance. mindfulness practices, and diverse ability-informed movement. My primary experience has been working with adults and families with anxiety, depression, substance-use disorders, and challenges related to life transitions.
Kelly Lewis
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Mateo, CA 94402 (Online Only)
Ready for a change? Caught in a cycle of low self worth, lack of connection, and numbing out can make it seem like nothing will change. There are patterns emerging in your relationship with yourself and with others (i.e. people-pleasing, perfectionism, defensiveness, fear of abandonment, codependency, challenges with communication). Something feels like it's missing. The further you sink, the louder your negative self-talk becomes, and the further your goals of happiness seem to slip out of reach. But this old story isn't you. You can break this cycle and build something new, you just need the right support.
Ready for a change? Caught in a cycle of low self worth, lack of connection, and numbing out can make it seem like nothing will change. There are patterns emerging in your relationship with yourself and with others (i.e. people-pleasing, perfectionism, defensiveness, fear of abandonment, codependency, challenges with communication). Something feels like it's missing. The further you sink, the louder your negative self-talk becomes, and the further your goals of happiness seem to slip out of reach. But this old story isn't you. You can break this cycle and build something new, you just need the right support.
Alice Knowlton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Mateo, CA 94402 (Online Only)
In a mind-centered world, we have largely forgotten about the innate wisdom and healing capacities of the body. Many of us have learned to avoid uncomfortable and difficult emotions, viewing them as negative or undesirable. This misconception often leads us to escape our bodies and ourselves. I believe that the relational container created in therapy is integral for exploring our multifaceted identities, layer by layer, part by part.
In a mind-centered world, we have largely forgotten about the innate wisdom and healing capacities of the body. Many of us have learned to avoid uncomfortable and difficult emotions, viewing them as negative or undesirable. This misconception often leads us to escape our bodies and ourselves. I believe that the relational container created in therapy is integral for exploring our multifaceted identities, layer by layer, part by part.
Drae (Andrea) Roth
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
San Mateo, CA 94402
Are you full of ideas but are having difficulty doing the things you want to do? Do you struggle to make it to appointments on time, work on projects in advance, or take care of everyday tasks like cleaning or paying bills? Do you or others in your life feel frustrated when you don’t follow through on your commitments? Or do you question your gender identity or sexual orientation and grapple with what that means for your life? If so, then you’re not alone. Many neurodivergent people struggle to adapt to a world set up for neurotypical people. If any of these questions or statements resonate, you have come to the right place.
Are you full of ideas but are having difficulty doing the things you want to do? Do you struggle to make it to appointments on time, work on projects in advance, or take care of everyday tasks like cleaning or paying bills? Do you or others in your life feel frustrated when you don’t follow through on your commitments? Or do you question your gender identity or sexual orientation and grapple with what that means for your life? If so, then you’re not alone. Many neurodivergent people struggle to adapt to a world set up for neurotypical people. If any of these questions or statements resonate, you have come to the right place.
Bay Area Marriage and Family Therapy, Inc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Mateo, CA 94404 (Online Only)
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.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, PPSC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Mateo, CA 94403 (Online Only)
Do you find yourself repeating family patterns that don’t serve you? This can be due to childhood trauma. Childhood trauma can leave you with the sense that there's something wrong with you; that you are defective/different/unlovable. These feelings are likely projections that you received from your caregivers. If this resonates with you and you want to change those patterns, then I will support you to explore the connection between your past experiences–often from childhood–and your current mindset. I work with Women’s Mental Health Concerns such as Postpartum depression, menopause, Grief, Anxiety, Depression, and job stress.
Do you find yourself repeating family patterns that don’t serve you? This can be due to childhood trauma. Childhood trauma can leave you with the sense that there's something wrong with you; that you are defective/different/unlovable. These feelings are likely projections that you received from your caregivers. If this resonates with you and you want to change those patterns, then I will support you to explore the connection between your past experiences–often from childhood–and your current mindset. I work with Women’s Mental Health Concerns such as Postpartum depression, menopause, Grief, Anxiety, Depression, and job stress.
Jacqueline Eaton
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Mateo, CA 94402 (Online Only)
Has your teen felt lost or hopeless? Does your child suffer from excessive worry that interferes with social and academic life? Children and teens are particularly susceptible to the pressure handed out by society and often need help developing the tools to cope with intense symptoms of anxiety and depression. Working as a team, I will help you, your child, and any other providers create and plan ways to achieve goals of decreasing symptoms such as intense worry, insomnia, mood swings, panic attacks, school problems, and suicidal thoughts. I also run two teen groups focused on symptom management and building self confidence.
Has your teen felt lost or hopeless? Does your child suffer from excessive worry that interferes with social and academic life? Children and teens are particularly susceptible to the pressure handed out by society and often need help developing the tools to cope with intense symptoms of anxiety and depression. Working as a team, I will help you, your child, and any other providers create and plan ways to achieve goals of decreasing symptoms such as intense worry, insomnia, mood swings, panic attacks, school problems, and suicidal thoughts. I also run two teen groups focused on symptom management and building self confidence.
Grace N Flier
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Mateo, CA 94401 (Online Only)
Everyone deserves a compassionate listener for their concerns and worries. I specialize in helping individuals, families, and couples dealing with internal struggles, trauma, and relationship issues. I aim to reduce conflict and teach tools that transform adversities into celebrations.
Everyone deserves a compassionate listener for their concerns and worries. I specialize in helping individuals, families, and couples dealing with internal struggles, trauma, and relationship issues. I aim to reduce conflict and teach tools that transform adversities into celebrations.
Tara Beach
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Mateo, CA 94401 (Online Only)
My clients describe me as easy to talk to, insightful, warm, and occasionally funny. I strive to help my clients find balance as they struggle with major life transitions, like early adulthood and becoming a parent. If mood swings and negative thoughts start to trigger earlier traumas or anxieties, I will be there to help my clients navigate a path forward to a better future. I work to help my clients heal from the past, organize the present, and grow into the best versions of themselves. I support clients in developing healthier relationships with their families, friends, and most importantly: themselves.
My clients describe me as easy to talk to, insightful, warm, and occasionally funny. I strive to help my clients find balance as they struggle with major life transitions, like early adulthood and becoming a parent. If mood swings and negative thoughts start to trigger earlier traumas or anxieties, I will be there to help my clients navigate a path forward to a better future. I work to help my clients heal from the past, organize the present, and grow into the best versions of themselves. I support clients in developing healthier relationships with their families, friends, and most importantly: themselves.
Veronica Tai
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Mateo, CA 94401 (Online Only)
The intersections of our different identities and different selves can pull us in seemingly opposite directions and cause conflict within ourselves and in the way we relate to others. This might look like anxiety, depression, perfectionism, overly high expectations of self or others, negative perception of yourself, people-pleasing behaviors, resentment, anger, irritability, hopelessness, frustration, or a sense of not belonging.
The intersections of our different identities and different selves can pull us in seemingly opposite directions and cause conflict within ourselves and in the way we relate to others. This might look like anxiety, depression, perfectionism, overly high expectations of self or others, negative perception of yourself, people-pleasing behaviors, resentment, anger, irritability, hopelessness, frustration, or a sense of not belonging.
Weaving Stories Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Mateo, CA 94404 (Online Only)
As a Filipina/x/o or BIPOC, you’ve learned to be a chameleon, to mask and alter yourself in order to gain acceptance and survive. You’re one person around family and a completely different person at work or around friends. You want to be in relationship with others but haven’t been able to find a way to honor your own needs as well. Call it people-pleasing, or call it survival mode. Either way, altering yourself may have worked for you in the past, but it doesn’t feel like it’s working anymore.
As a Filipina/x/o or BIPOC, you’ve learned to be a chameleon, to mask and alter yourself in order to gain acceptance and survive. You’re one person around family and a completely different person at work or around friends. You want to be in relationship with others but haven’t been able to find a way to honor your own needs as well. Call it people-pleasing, or call it survival mode. Either way, altering yourself may have worked for you in the past, but it doesn’t feel like it’s working anymore.
Are you struggling in a relationship? Do you feel stuck, alone or misunderstood? Change is possible! I believe that inherent in each of us, there is internal strength, wisdom and the capacity for growth. Through a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship, I’m here to help you heal, learn and connect. My approach is warm, non-judgmental and collaborative. I work in a holistic way that combines empathy and exploration to help you feel heard and foster self-awareness with more direct approaches to help you recognize unhealthy patterns, alleviate symptoms, and make lasting changes.
Are you struggling in a relationship? Do you feel stuck, alone or misunderstood? Change is possible! I believe that inherent in each of us, there is internal strength, wisdom and the capacity for growth. Through a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship, I’m here to help you heal, learn and connect. My approach is warm, non-judgmental and collaborative. I work in a holistic way that combines empathy and exploration to help you feel heard and foster self-awareness with more direct approaches to help you recognize unhealthy patterns, alleviate symptoms, and make lasting changes.
Krista Parker
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Mateo, CA 94401 (Online Only)
Hi there! With everything happening in the world right now, life may be very overwhelming, leading us to feel isolated, anxious, depressed, stuck, and helpless. I am here to help you navigate through these life challenges, find a healthy balance, and help you find tools to cope and grow. I help teens, adults, and families transform their grief, traumatic experiences, anxiety, depression, and other overwhelming emotions into healing and hope.
Hi there! With everything happening in the world right now, life may be very overwhelming, leading us to feel isolated, anxious, depressed, stuck, and helpless. I am here to help you navigate through these life challenges, find a healthy balance, and help you find tools to cope and grow. I help teens, adults, and families transform their grief, traumatic experiences, anxiety, depression, and other overwhelming emotions into healing and hope.
Doreen R Maller
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
San Mateo, CA 94401
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I believe that all people have innate skills and strengths and have the potential to live rich and meaningful lives but sometimes get stuck in patterns and behaviors that interfere with their ability to grow. I believe psychotherapy is an important tool to help people discover their natural ability to heal, to love and to live healthy and fulfilling lives. Our fast-paced and demanding lives can create uncomfortable stressors in individuals and families. My time with each client provides an opportunity for calm and reflection in challenging and stressful lives.
I believe that all people have innate skills and strengths and have the potential to live rich and meaningful lives but sometimes get stuck in patterns and behaviors that interfere with their ability to grow. I believe psychotherapy is an important tool to help people discover their natural ability to heal, to love and to live healthy and fulfilling lives. Our fast-paced and demanding lives can create uncomfortable stressors in individuals and families. My time with each client provides an opportunity for calm and reflection in challenging and stressful lives.
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