Therapists in Los Altos, CA
Tessa Fisher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
It's hard to accept you're at a point in your life where you're feeling stuck and you need help. And it takes courage to ask for it. My goal is to create a safe, non-judgemental space in which to help you explore the issues that brought you into therapy. To discover together the underlying patterns of thinking and acting which perpetuate your suffering. And to work towards increased awareness and achievement of your most deeply-felt personal goals.
Yifan Wang
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Are you willing to make some changes for your life with me? I understand that it probably takes a lot to come to this place to seek help, face the problem that perhaps has been scary to look at for years. You might be feeling emotionally distressed, lonely, powerless and hopeless in the relationship, or inside yourself for quite a while. Here you might get a different interpersonal experience and a different perspective.
Chen Bentov-Hamam
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
In my role as your therapist, I listen, think , propose, explore, teach, and challenge. My approach to therapy is best described as caring, and compassionate. I am committed to providing depth-oriented psychotherapy for you and your loved one. I bring a warm, non-judgmental approach that provides a safe environment and opportunities to address both short and long terms goals. Grief, loss, trauma, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, ADHD, Asperger, divorce, postpartum depression, cultural diversity and adjustment, are among the different issues I have experience working with. I work with adult, couples, school-age children, pre-teens, adolescents, and their families.
Quyen Tiet
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
I was trained at Yale and Columbia University. I was a professor at Columbia University and Stanford University (15 years). Currently, I am a Distinguished Professor at the California School of Professional Psychology. I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist in CA and NY and I have over 20 years of experience working with individuals and families from diverse backgrounds and on extremely challenging issues. In addition to my clinical experiences, my knowledge from many years of teaching also enables me to work with your unique preferences and personality. I focus on your strengths to maximize your gains in therapy.
Dr. Beate Klein
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD
Verified
Talking with one another can help you finding a more quiet space within yourself. If you are struggling with depression and sadness, anxieties and worries, insecurities and troubled relationships, psychotherapy can be a place from where you can travel, explore, and listen to the sound between the lines. I invite you to embark on this voyage that gently and steadily benefits yourself and your relationships with those around you. Therapy can help you develop understanding and acceptance of overwhelming and conflicting life events. Finding your way through life's maze can finally be one of your most wonderful achievements.
Susan Harden
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
I am a cognitive behavioral psychologist and as such I utilize a goal oriented focus in working with problems that you may be experiencing. I also believe that understanding the meaning of experiences are essential to working through them. I have worked both with children and adults in my practice and have done a great deal of work with people experiencing anxiety, depression, and chronic illness.
Ron Steck
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
My aim is to assist clients in being happier, healthier, and stronger as they encounter the hurdles that the different phases of life can bring. Whether those hurdles are internal, interpersonal or professional, most clients walk out of sessions feeling understood, really seen, smarter about themselves and their situation, and with real tools to positively affect their lives. Often interpersonal relationships prove the most challenging over time, triggering defensive/protective reactions that usually make things worse. Working in these arenas can bring valuable awareness, and offer pathways to challenge and change perspectives.
Geri D Weitzman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
I help my clients to find creative ways to address a variety of personal concerns, and I offer a warm and supportive environment which affirms the diversity of each individual.
I draw from a wide variety of counseling theories and techniques. Some of my clients like an active, problem solving approach; others like therapy to be a supportive place to explore and examine life happenings.
My specialties include depression, anxiety, anger management, relationship/couples therapy, LGBT concerns, polyamory, substance abuse, internet addiction, and codependency.
Ximena M Zurita
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Are you suffering or feeling stuck, overwhelmed, unhappy in one or more areas of your life? Do you wish you had a better relationship with those you love the most? Do you make the best decisions? Are you aware of your self-defeating behaviors? Have you ever experienced a traumatic event? Do you wish your life felt better? Is your physical health compromised? These are some of the concerns clients bring to the consulting room. Guided by supportive-expressive interventions; together, we'll examine the ways in which you suffer and create from this experience a more compassionate and psychologically healthier model of living.
Richard Knowles
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Are you feeling stuck in life, suffering from a traumatic event that is difficult to recover from, finding your relationships filled with more conflict than you can manage, or just feeling overwhelmed with the stress and anxiety of an overly busy life? Whether you're looking for a deep, transformative understanding of ongoing life struggles, or wish for short-term work on specific issues, I am here to provide professional, customized care for you. I focus not just on what is going wrong, but how to awaken and tap into your inner strengths and wisdom.
Vera Kugel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
Congratulations! You have made a very important decision in your life - you decided to invite professional help into your life. The reasons behind your decision can vary. It can be your feeling of loneliness, difficulties to "fit in", or maybe the demons from the past affecting your life today and you feel like you stuck? Or the main goal you've had all your life seems more and more unreachable and you feel like a failure? Whatever it is, you are the only one who has the answers. You are the only expert of you. But sometimes these answers are buried too deep, so you need professional help to reach them.
Svetlana Tikhonova
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
At this time, I offer Telehealth and in-office sessions, depends on needs. I work with children and adults who need help with life transitions, trauma, divorce, grief, work/ study stress and other difficult life circumstances. My approach is based on empathy, unconditional positive regard, respect to all life paths, and deep belief in a healing power of a genuine human connection.
Charlotte Yen Adermann
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
I believe that my role as a therapist is to join with the client in understanding him/her/themself better. I facilitate the journey of self-exploration, believing that change comes through identifying and articulating thoughts and emotions in the process of an interpersonal relationship and more directive strategies if indicated. I have a calm, gentle demeanor that creates a supportive and nurturing setting.
Hagit Zeev
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
HEAL YOUR PARTS • FIND YOUR WHOLE • CONNECT TO YOUR TRUE SELF —— Through my 1-1 therapy (IFS), couples therapy, mindfulness groups, and workshops, I strive to bring you into the present moment. To a place where you can breathe, grow, and heal. —— My passion is helping women in Silicon Valley who want to meet themselves on a deeper level. Together, we'll dive into all the parts that make you the person you are. Then, we'll develop techniques to help you heal from past trauma, live in the present moment, and love yourself unconditionally.
Renee Burgard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
I offer mindfulness-based psychotherapy, with a warm and non-judging approach, for people who are experiencing anxiety, panic, depression, post-traumatic stress, infertility, seizure disorders (including atypical seizures) and people with pain and other chronic medical conditions. Sessions involve mostly talking therapy, and may also include (depending on your needs and interests): breathing & body sensation awareness practices; emotional regulation & distress tolerance training; simple yoga & meditation; and compassion, acceptance, gratitude, and loving-kindness practices; and interactive guided imagery.
EMDR Empowerment- Specializing in EMDR for Results
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PPSC
Verified
You know how most smart, accomplished professionals have a lot going right in their lives but there is this one "if only" part of their lives that keeps them up at night. They are feeling worried, frustrated & anxious. And they are such wonderful people that you just wish they could have what they want. Maybe this feels familiar & you can relate to wanting something to be different so badly. But for some reason it just doesn't seem to change. This is when we feel disconnected from our most powerful, carefree selves & we're not sure how to find relief.
Cognitive Renewal Inc.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
As an experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker, behavioral specialist and experienced therapist I work with a wide range of issues facing children, adolescents and adults. I specialize in working with parents and children struggling with challenges related to ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, and Nonverbal Learning Disorders.
Laura Reinitz
Associate Clinical Social Worker, RCSW
Verified
I enjoy helping people discover solutions that work for them. This means that we'll work together to discover your strengths and use this information as a guide for crafting new, effective strategies that create positive changes. We each have important roles to play: You bring the expertise on yourself, and I bring my therapeutic training and professional experience. Together, we’ll work toward reaching your goals.
Gail Shen
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
With 15+ years of therapy experience, I enjoy helping clients realize their potential and believe that creating a supportive and caring environment is essential to this process. My areas of expertise include treating depression, anxiety, and relationship/interpersonal issues. I view therapy as a partnership where I have the privilege of helping clients navigate their lives more effectively. Clients seek my help for a variety of reasons, including adjusting to major life transitions, better coping with emotions, breaking old behavior patterns, or better understanding themselves.
Aska Yoshizu
Marriage & Family Therapist, SEP, E-RYT, CMT, LMFT
Verified
Have you been feeling not heard or understood, and isolated or ashamed? You may be wondering, “what’s wrong with me?” I know how painful it is to feel that way because I’ve been there many times, too. And I’ve come out of it with a few nuggets of knowledge and tools each time. For 16 years I’ve been helping people feel more connected to and loved by people around them as well as themselves by sharing knowledge and tools accumulated through my personal and professional journey. Human beings are social animals that need connection with others whom we trust and feel safe with to survive and thrive. That's why isolation is so painful.
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What type of mental health professional is right for me?
Some of the most common types of mental health providers in Los Altos are psychologists, licensed counselors, therapists, psychotherapists, and licensed clinical social workers, all of whom diagnose mental health conditions and provide individualized treatment.
Services offered, education and credentials vary by type of mental health professional. Each professional in Los Altos then may specialize in certain areas, such as depression, marriage counseling, or anxiety. Although many mental health providers are not licensed to prescribe medication, they may coordinate with a provider who can.
Both in-person and online therapy sessions are available from most psychologists.
Services offered, education and credentials vary by type of mental health professional. Each professional in Los Altos then may specialize in certain areas, such as depression, marriage counseling, or anxiety. Although many mental health providers are not licensed to prescribe medication, they may coordinate with a provider who can.
Both in-person and online therapy sessions are available from most psychologists.
How to find a specialist?
You can refine your search using the filters on this page. There are several categories you can filter by to find mental health professionals with the experience you are looking for. You may want to filter for CBT Psychologists in Los Altos, or Child Psychologists in Los Altos.
Many find it useful to use filters to view only psychologists that have experience working with certain issues, like Los Altos psychologists specializing in EMDR.
Many find it useful to use filters to view only psychologists that have experience working with certain issues, like Los Altos psychologists specializing in EMDR.
What method of therapy is right for me?
When it comes to treatment methods, there's no 'right way.’ Each method of therapy can be beneficial for a variety of issues. Psychologists in Los Altos specialize in therapeutic approaches such as CBT, EMDR, and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), among others. Finding a psychologist or therapist who is a good fit for you is the most important step to discovering what type of therapy, or combination of therapeutic approaches, will meet your individual needs. Learn what to expect from different types of therapy and how they work.
How to use my insurance?
Many therapists accept health insurance. Check to see if your insurance is covered. Feel free to discuss this when you contact the therapist.