Therapists in Menlo Park, CA

Cristin Runfola
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Verified
Verified
Passionate about helping others, I find it an honor to get to know and influence each client who comes into my life. In addition to my private practice, I hold a Clinical Associate Professorship at Stanford University where I’m able to wear research, teaching, and supervisory hats. My approach to therapy is personalized integrating information about your unique circumstances with my training to deliver evidence-based practice. I provide trauma-informed individual and couple-based therapy for various issues including eating disorders, anxiety and mood disorders, obsessive and compulsive disorder, transitions, & relationship concerns.

Julie Hall
PhD
I'm a psychologist based in the Silicon Valley and work with a diverse range of clients from technology executives to kids and teens. I use techniques from positive psychology and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients decrease negative emotions and increase positive emotions to enable them to live happier, more fulfilling lives. My work focuses on treating stress, anxiety, depression, and addiction in adults, teens, and children using scientifically validated treatments. I have over 10 years of expertise in CBT, cognitive & neuropsychological assessment, crisis intervention, and executive coaching.
Not accepting new clients

Wendy Justus
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am a licensed psychotherapist and EMDR provider who specializes in trauma, depression, addiction, life change and attachment issues. I work with adults and older adolescents. I can help with the anxiety and painful feelings that proliferate when coping with challenging life experiences. I am certified to provide EMDR, (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) a powerful and highly effective trauma treatment which can greatly improve therapeutic outcome and expedite recovery time. EMDR works with major trauma as well as repetitive, "small t" trauma like that experienced growing up in a dysfunctional home.
Not accepting new clients

Hildy K Agustin
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I work both as a psychotherapist and a neuropsychologist. My areas of therapy specialization are illness/medical issues (such as cancer, chronic pain, and spinal cord injuries), aging issues, coping with dementia or other cognitive limitations, and couples issues. I also provide neuropsychological assessments, particularly for seniors who may be concerned about cognitive decline. My style is flexible, compassionate, and down to earth. I try to be responsive to the needs of my clients, and work creatively and collaboratively to find the best way to be helpful.

Roxane Williams
Associate Clinical Social Worker, MA, MSW, ASW
Verified
Verified
With a primary focus on adults and couples/relationships, I practice neuroscience-informed therapy, integrating principles from the structure and function of the brain and nervous system to treat relational, behavioral, and mental health challenges. Please know that I believe deeply in holding my clients in therapeutic space hallmarked by nonjudgment and unconditional positive regard and that I embrace a strengths-based, client-centered, and person-in-environment approach to treatment.

Tiffany Hanzal
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
My name is Tiffany Hanzal and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in California. I have over ten years of clinical experience in various diverse areas including working with those with needs in Crisis, Trauma, Grief, Anxiety, Depression, addiction, and Dual-Diagnosis, life stress, and Post- Traumatic Stress. My approach to therapy is client centered. My approach to providing therapy is to ensure that an integrative approach is used to allow for flexibility and to respond directly to each clients needs and goals.

Jason Magers
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a licensed psychotherapist and consultant specializing in healing trauma. I have extensive experience in the areas of PTSD, men's issues, sexual abuse, and the unique challenges of first responders. I believe everyone deserves a safe, secure space that welcomes all of them. Together we will explore the parts of yourself that seem harder to navigate, and over time we can develop a new understanding of the internal walls that hold you back from significant growth and change.
Not accepting new clients

Elke Jahn
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Transitions? Stress? Anxiety? Depression? Are your moods dictating how you feel about yourself and your relationships with others? Manage symptoms, while learning lasting strategies to avoid cycles of stress, pressure, and anxiety. Do you need to break through repetitive, self destructive habits? Actualize your true potential and enhance strengths. Recognize poor self care habits/routines and initiate lasting change. Learn to prioritize life goals and needs. Finally experience accomplishment, success, true esteem, and drive. Sharing my own wisdom and clinical expertise with my clients is the greatest honor and one of my passions in life.
Not accepting new clients

Judith Wilson
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I have been in practice for over twenty five years, working with people of diverse backgrounds and a wide array of issues. I use both Spanish and English in my practice, which generally includes people suffering from depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and parenting issues. I enjoy both individual & couples therapy and also work with adolescents. I am currently not seeing patients face to face, in accordance with best practices during the COVID pandemic. Sessions are conducted over one of several secure video platforms or over the telephone.

Dr. Emily Wharton
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I feel most alive when having vulnerable conversations and when exploring identity, connection, and values-based action in the face of difficulty. I am a licensed clinical psychologist in the state of California (PSY33737) who provides individual, couples, and family therapy to adults (18+) seeking a supportive, culturally-responsive space to work through challenges and to deepen exploration. My style is collaborative, flexible, and radically genuine. Presence, growth, equanimity, and authenticity are at the heart of all I do.

Caron Heimbuck
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
How do we make healthy changes in our lives - in our marriages, families, work relationships and friendships? I provide a supportive and safe environment for you to become more self-aware to enrich your world and personal relationships. My practice covers a broad spectrum of personal and emotional issues including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, communication, and stressed couples and families. I also provide help to women dealing with the impact of a breast cancer diagnosis. In addition, prior experience as an Educational Consultant provides helpful insight to families challenged with a struggling teen and the emotional impact this has on family life.
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Leslie Krusinski
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you feeling stuck? Do you wonder why you keep making the same mistakes? Have you felt like the family you grew up in possibly (or definitely) has something to do with why you keep acting this way? Do you just want to figure out what in the world is going on? You’re not alone; Leslie Krusinski works with individuals who wrestle with these questions. She is focused on helping others work through relationship issues, personal growth, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and self-esteem. Leslie has experience working with teens, adults, couples and families of various ethnicities and cultures for a variety of reasons.

David Thomas Weibel
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Gain an ally to help you face the inevitable challenges in this life. Events happen, but we never lose the ability to choose how we view those events, nor to choose what we do next to rally, grow, or find meaning. Together, we can help you understand where you have been and help you overcome limiting beliefs or relational patterns. We can help you see new perspectives and solve the problems that need solving. We can help you appreciate what you have and what you have to offer others. Therapy does not have to be uptight; humor is encouraged. The hardest science we have says remaining flexible is a key to an adaptive mind.

Lorraine Wong
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I specialize in treating "anything anxiety related" with teens and adults. If I had to use one word to describe what I do, it would be helping people get "unstuck". I am direct, collaborative and at times playful with my clients. I care deeply for my clients and will be there with them every step of the way while they are on their journey. Specialties include generalized anxiety disorder, OCD, panic disorder, trauma, disordered eating and eating disorders. I also work with families with teens that have anxiety and/or eating disorders as well as college students, which I believe is a unique population to work with.

Peter Aston
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I’m a licensed clinical psychologist (PSY32050) who provides individual psychotherapy and performance consultation to adults. I specialize in working with high-performance athletes and professionals, and in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxiety disorders, OCD, depression, stress and trauma.

Sara Martineau
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Welcome! Are you ready for more ease, joy, and meaning in your life? Does if feel like you've been pushing against life rather than flowing with it? Ready for more fulfilling relationships, including with yourself? Whatever you are experiencing, you don't have to do it alone. I offer a warm and caring space in which we move toward your goals and your healing in ways that feel accessible and actionable to you.

Desirae Hutchinson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
My passion is to be a guide to help you with whatever life issues you are struggling with, and to be a source of support to you as you learn the coping skills needed to overcome these often overwhelming difficulties life has a tendency to throw our way. I am passionate about meeting my clients where they are at.

Cynthia Sedillo-Artiaga
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) that provides individual, couples, and family therapy. I graduated from Argosy University with a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology, and Marriage and Family Therapy in 2014. I have spent my time as a therapist providing a safe and supportive environment for individuals to gain perspective on their lives, strengthen relationships with others and advocate for themselves. I have worked with a diverse population providing individual, couples, and family therapy in different settings.

Susan Light
Psychologist
Verified
Verified
For over 25 years I have worked with children, teens, parents, individual adults and couples facing a wide variety of issues and concerns. As I listen carefully to my clients and their challenges and goals, I choose the therapeutic modalities that best suit each individual and their needs. Whether working with a child in play therapy or teens and adults, I focus on personal strengths as well as struggles. People have described me as active, engaged, perceptive and caring. It is a privilege to accompany and assist people in the important process of discovery, healing, change and growth.

Stefani Largent
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
14 Endorsed
Verified
14 Endorsed
Reopened for IN-OFFICE therapy sessions in downtown Menlo Park..…Have you found yourself at a crossroads in life? Perhaps you are experiencing strain in a relationship or grieving a significant loss. Is your quality of life less than satisfactory? Psychotherapy can help you work through difficult life issues, discover positive solutions, develop meaningful relationships, and live a more fulfilling, authentic life. I provide psychotherapy and counseling to individuals who are ready, motivated and committed to achieving well-being, personal growth and transformation by engaging in the therapeutic process.
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What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
What type of therapist is right for me?
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
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What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.