Transgender Therapists in Los Altos, CA

I enjoy working with clients around themes of depression, anxiety, anger management, relationship/couples therapy, LGBT concerns, polyamory, kink/bdsm concerns, transgender and non-binary concerns, substance abuse, and codependency. I am licensed in California, New York and Washington States, as well as having the Florida Telehealth registration; and I am happy to serve clients in each of these areas. I am passionate about social justice causes in both my professional and volunteer pursuits.

If you are seeking counseling, you have come to the right place. In my counseling practice I will help guide you through sessions, and help you craft a life for yourself that brings you joy. In existential counseling, we will focus on getting the most out of this life no matter what challenges we face. I believe you can show up for yourself through therapy. As we gain knowledge, we are free and responsible to direct our narrative by making changes in our lives to better fit our needs and lifestyles. My specialty is in sexual health, however I offer psychotherapy for both non-sexual and sexual issues.

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.

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.

I have 3 specialties: sex therapy, sleep treatment, and child/teen mental health. Mind & Body Garden Psychology is a Mandarin-English multicultural group practice with 20+ bilingual therapists, psychiatrists, etc. We provide psychotherapy and neuropsychological assessment services, and see our roles as gardeners. When people come to us seeking support, they may have too many branches of mental blocks and bushes of stress in their lives. What we can do is to help people be more aware of the branches and bushes that impact their quality of life, and then assist them to trim these parts, cope with stress, and live happily.

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.

If you are struggling with disordered mood, excessive anxiety, low motivation, low energy, sleep problems, stress, preparing for or adjusting to a new baby, scary thoughts, having relationship turbulence, or difficulties at work or school, I may be able to help. I work with a lot of college students, parents, and corporate workers to help gain clarity, resolve symptoms, build resiliency skills, and get unstuck from unhelpful patterns. I have a specialty interest and intensive training experience in prenatal and postpartum issues and enjoy helping moms and dads navigate the beginning of parenthood.

What do you want your life to look like? I have over 15 years of experience helping individuals find relief from depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and relationship challenges to create the lives they want. My approach is active and present-oriented, focusing on treatments supported by research. In addition to my private practice, I have worked at Stanford as a Clinical Associate Professor since 2003. I work from a cognitive-behavioral (CBT) perspective, incorporating mindfulness, interpersonal therapy, DBT, stress management, and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) depending upon the individual needs of my clients.

During the over 20 years I have been in practice I have witnessed how profoundly helpful it is for a person to be listened to with care and attention. My commitment to you is to create a setting that helps you share yourself with someone who initially you don't know - but will come to know. I want to help you feel safe and comfortable enough to speak about your concerns. In addition, we will address your issues with the objective of getting to the source of the problem so that you can feel more long-term relief.

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.

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.

You want your relationship to help you through the COVID-19 crisis, not to make it worse. You wish being cooped up for several weeks could be an opportunity for sexual intimacy instead of rehashing old resentments. You wish you and your partner could take this time to finally heal the pain and turn your relationship around. Your relationship used to be a source of strength and resilience. You need help to bring that quality back, now more than ever. You are willing to do your part to make it better, you know you haven’t been perfect either. You need an experienced therapist to help you turn this crisis into an opportunity.

You are at a point in your life where you're feeling off, feeling bad. Something isn't quite right. You might be depressed, lonely, unhappy about your relationships, dissatisfied about a job, or generally nervous and stressed. You may have been suffering for quite a while or maybe these feelings are newer, perhaps due to a recent event. Whatever the reason, you are here now and seeking help. Reaching out is difficult to do and can be frightening. It may feel like a risk to place your trust in someone.

You may be feeling stuck, adjusting to a transition or loss, feeling depressed or anxious, questioning who you are in this world, frustrated with relationships, or seeking personal growth. As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, my ideal clients are individuals motivated to engage in self-reflection to better understand themselves--both in their struggles and in their resilience. Therapy can be hard work and has the potential to be rewarding. I support that journey with my clients. I have extensive experience working with LGBTQ+ and multiculturally diverse/intersectional clients.

I am a psychotherapist providing individual therapy services to adults and adolescents. Many of those that I work with have experienced deep pain in their lives, and our work together involves exploring that pain and its impact. We'll take time to move at the pace that feels comfortable-this is not a space we need to rush. It's a space to be, to feel, regardless of what that feeling is.

Working with individuals who feel they need some extra support to tackle challenges that life throws at them is my passion. I believe that through the relationship and work between client and therapist, behaviors can be adjusted, relationships can be mended, unhealthy coping skills can be identified and reworked, and healthy change can occur. I create a safe, comfortable therapeutic environment where individuals can succeed in making positive growth in their lives. Taking a straightforward, honest, relaxed and empathetic approach to supporting clients frees clients to open up, discover their strengths and make the most of therapy.

I have over 25 years of research and clinical experience in working with individuals whose lives are impacted by mood disorders. Within the realm of mood disorders, there is a multitude of life stressors and challenges that are often present. I enjoy working with my patients to help them manage and ideally overcome the symptoms of mood and anxiety disorders that have negatively impacted their lives. I primarily work with older adolescents, adults, and elder individuals, and I also work with couples and families.