Adults Therapists in Los Altos, CA

Are you struggling in your relationships with others, or with how you view yourself? Do you have problems at work, or are you grappling with a loss? Many times we may feel unhappy, or bland but are not clear about the causes and what we can do. Personal growth is a lifelong process, and at times, choosing to embark in a psychotherapeutic relationship can help. We all have the capacity to better understand ourselves and improve our lives. In our work together, you would begin to understand the relationship you have with yourself and how you navigate other relationships.

Most of us want to solve our own problems, but at times getting help is the wisest move, speeding progress and often bringing desired changes we didn't realize were possible. I help you connect with your inner wisdom and resolve problems while adding skills that bring resilience and strength. My approach is compassionate, non-judging, supportive, and tailored to your uniqueness. Therapy helps with most life challenges because it's really about personal growth: getting better at handling what life brings, and helping the wise, powerful, authentic you come to the forefront, take charge, find meaning, and engage fully.

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.

A seasoned psychotherapist with a strong appreciation for how difficult change can be, my approach is straightforward, compassionate, tinged with humor, and terribly reliant upon our ability to form a collaborative partnership. If you are reading this then something is not working for you, some aspect of your life is disappointing or dissatisfying and you have likely exhausted your own efforts to resolve things independently. You may feel baffled as to why the same patterns of interpersonal problems are happening again.

Developing deep connections with others has always been my passion. I work with adults , adolescents, couples, and families on relationship issues, parenting, pregnancy and postpartum, and other life challenges such as anxiety and depression.

Life is full of challenges, but you are not alone. My name is Ryan, and I am in my final year of the Psy D. Education Psychology program at Alliant International University. I am also a credentialed school psychologist practicing in education settings for years. In addition to working with adults to manage their depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, grief, and loss, my work and training experiences in the school systems also give me great knowledge and empathy working with children, teens, and parents.

I appreciate the time you are taking to find a clinician, as this relationship is essential to addressing your therapy goals. I work with clients across the lifespan, including preteens, teens, adults , couples, and families. My clients are often at a crossroads, deciding the next steps regarding life transitions, changing behaviors that are no longer serving them, or desiring to deepen their relationship with their selves and those close to them. I consider it my role to act as a consultant and guide as you utilize your strengths, skills, and resources to build the life you have envisioned.

Are you feeling stuck and overwhelmed, but don't know how to help yourself in your situation? Are you stuck in a relationship, school, a job, life transition, or an emotional experience? Do you want to see some changes and live a life that you always imagined, but don’t know where to start? I'm here to help! I provide support and tools so we can begin the process of healing and moving forward in your life.

I enjoy working with adults of all ages to address anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, and provide compassionate guidance while navigating personal challenges. I view therapy as a collaborative process that offers a unique opportunity to gain insight into your internal and external world, relationships, and address your aspirations and goals. My therapeutic approach is warm, supportive, creative, and engaging.

Stress, worry, and sadness are all too common for many driven individuals in the Bay Area. In the safe environment of therapy, we work together to develop hope and a way out of challenges, using a personalized approach of empirically based techniques as well as creative tools. Together and in your own pace, we unpack the emotions and challenges you're facing, and create insight around patterns and thoughts that no longer serve you. Through Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Mindfulness, we develop coping skills to manage the inevitable challenges of life in a way that builds your confidence and resiliency.

Dr. Smith is a licensed clinical psychologist whose patients include adolescents, adults , and families. She uses insight-oriented and supportive techniques to help patients work through difficult events and feelings. While Dr. Smith defines herself as a generalist in the field of psychology, she does have areas of further experience, including but not limited to the following: Depression, Anxiety, Anger Management, Drug and Alcohol Treatment, Academic or Work Difficulties, Parent/Adolescent Conflicts, Family Conflicts and Resolution of Grief Issues.

I work with adults , couples, youth and families. I offer a collaborative, non-judgmental approach empowering you to use your strengths, expertise and abilities to find meaning and purpose during life's toughest transitions. Through the dynamic relationship of therapy, I can help you uncover frustrating patterns and behaviors, build insight and awareness to develop and sustain healthier relationships, and move towards healing. Taking the next step to talk with someone is vulnerable, but often life altering and healing in itself.

Hello! I work with adults , adolescents and families. I believe we all have unique, innate strengths that we can rely upon to get us through tough situations but that sometimes it is hard for us to find them on our own. I work with my clients to uncover and support each individual's own innate strengths while integrating a variety of research-based interventions to reduce anxiety, improve mood, process trauma, and improve relationships.

I am a licensed psychologist with vast experience in diagnostic evaluations of children, adolescents, and adults . I hold faculty appointments at Stanford's Department of Psychiatry and at the Palo Alto University/PGSP-Stanford Consortium where I teach adult and child assessment to doctoral students. In my practice, I offer a variety of evaluation options to help you understand your, or your loved ones, strengths and challenges as well as their root cause. The purpose of these evaluations is two-fold: to present a "full picture" understanding of a person, and to provide individualized strength-based recommendations.

I believe in focusing on "what's right with you" and not "what's wrong with you." Too many people overlook all the positive effort, hard work and one's innately good instincts and instead focus on what's missing. By identifying, relying on and leveraging our strengths, we are much more able to grow and develop into healthy and capable adults . I have worked with K12 and college students for over 15 years on discovering their skills and assets, their learning styles, social styles, preferences, opinions and anything else that makes them who they are.

I believe living a successful life is a process, and I see therapy as an instrument for change and growth. My approach to therapy is to provide a comfortable and safe place to discuss issues and concerns, and ultimately develop skills to deal with them. I believe in a humanistic approach to therapy, where I treat my patients as unique individuals. I will meet you and try to understand what is most meaningful for you, and what changes in life you are looking for. I work with clients on understanding themselves and their responses, so they can improve where they feel they need it the most.

Looking for a psychologist is difficult. It is important to find someone who is a close match with your needs. I approach therapy with an active style, providing direct feedback in a supportive manner. For more than twenty years, I have been successfully helping individuals and couples through Emotionally Focused Therapy, find greater enjoyment in life. For therapy to work, I believe that the therapist needs to care about, and feel connected to, the individuals he or she works with. Psychotherapy is not just a job; helping people get better and live their life in a fuller happier way is something I strive for.

As a therapist, I aspire to create a safe and accepting therapeutic environment to facilitate your personal growth; relieve symptoms of depression or anxiety; and/or help you create stronger and more honest relationships. During your sessions we will work together to get a clearer understanding of the unhealthy patterns which may be standing in the way of your achieving fulfillment in your life. My goal is that my patients leave therapy feeling supported, understood and comfortably challenged. It is a guided mutual process in which you develop better coping skills with a deeper capacity to handle emotional difficulties.