Therapists in Menlo Park, CA

I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist working in Silicon Valley area, and specializing in Couples Therapy, Infidelity, Sexuality, Pre-Marital, anxiety and Male Depression. Marriage is hard work but it is possible, not only to make it work, but have the passion and the spark to last. Couple Counseling has helped hundreds of thousands of couples move past obstacles to reach a point of openness and honesty in their relationship. I enable clients to overcome all kinds of hurdles in their relationships that take a toll on their mental health and emotional wellbeing.

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.

Barbara Salinger-Brown is a licensed psychotherapist with a private practice in Menlo Park. With over 17 years of experience working with adults and teens who are seeking help for struggles with anxiety, depression, enhancing performance, eating disorders, and relief from trauma. I work with performing artists, athletes, and coaches, giving them tools to help increase their confidence and learn how to achieve peak performance. As a competitive swimmer for most of my life, I discovered a passion for helping athletes develop a more balanced and healthy way of viewing and participating in their sport.

In today's tech-driven environment, the pressure to succeed can be overwhelming. Striving to achieve measures of success that do not include what is personally meaningful may heighten stress and anxiety. Therapy is an opportunity to examine the relationship between external messages and one's inner truths. It also supports the process of creating a life that is in harmony with who one truly aspires to be.

With thirty years experience as a bilingual/bicultural therapist in many areas of psychology, I am qualified to work with families, couples and individuals across a wide spectrum. I specialize in children and teens with conduct disorders. I specialize in 0-5 failure to thrive (RAD) and with Hospice work, emphasizing cultural differences (Hispanic). I also work with children and teens with developmental disorders that include Asperger's syndrome and mild Autism. I have long experience in Shamanic Healing (Native American and Hispanic). Further experience is with the LGT community. I also work with addiction, depression and OCD as well as Bipolar Disorders.

Therapy is a form of self care and truly can be a gift you give yourself, or a loved one. I believe in therapy that focuses on growth and healing, human connection, perseverance and perspective. I have a true passion for helping individuals find and harness their inner strength. My style is very open and warm and I care deeply about each of my clients. I am flexible and will work with you to meet your individual needs and explore your thoughts and feelings. My clinical interests include working with adolescents, young adults, adults, and families with a range of emotional, behavioral, and social needs.

Deciding to make that first call or email inquiring about counseling, can be a difficult step. My goal is to make this process as easy as I can for you and to be as supportive as possible throughout the process. That includes listening intently in order to understand how you got to where you are today and what you would like to change. Then, with the many tools in my toolbox, I will help you make those changes. If you are dealing with anxiety, trauma or relationship issues, contact me. I will answer any questions you may have. Please note: I am only doing teletherapy at this time and for the foreseeable future.

I'm a Psychologist with an Integrative perspective, comfortable working with a variety of types of people and problems from a variety of perspectives. It is as important to be able to work towards change in the present, as it is to revisit and understand how one's developmental history may be influencing present issues or repeating patterns. I have found truths in many theoretical approaches, and as much from studies outside of Psychology as within it.

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.

The Bay Area provides a very unique set of challenges for children and families to navigate. As a clinician with over 15 years of direct private practice work I feel uniquely qualified to help adolescents and their families work through these issues. I take a holistic and comprehensive approach to each individual and their family and form a compassionate relationship focused on measurable progress and change.

Most people benefit from having a trusted and trained professional to confide in and collaborate with - to make changes, deal with emotional pain, and search for understanding and meaning. Humans are complex beings and life is full of challenges. We all create "protective measures" to help us cope with difficulties we have encountered. Unconscious relational patterns, expectations, and beliefs about ourselves and others develop. Unfortunately, many of these ways of being interfere with creating satisfying lives and relationships. Our habituated patterns can be constricting, or lead to troubling behaviors or symptoms.

As a therapist, I want to work with people to help them to get unstuck. There are a lot of different ways one can be stuck, physically (pain), emotionally, socially, professionally, with a substance and many others. Like spinning your tires when stuck in the mud. It is the wrong thing to do, but it is the easiest thing to try when you are alone. Getting unstuck most times requires some help. That is where therapy can come in handy. Please contact me for a brief consultation to see if I can be the right person to help you.

I am a licensed psychologist with over 20 years of experience I provide individual and couples therapy using Attachment Theory and Emotion Focused treatment. I also treat behavioral issues such as sleep, eating disorders and chronic pain. I practice evidence-based treatments supported by scientific research primarily Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). My focus is on helping people improve their coping resources to better manage life stress, illnesses, and relationships. Working with your thoughts, feelings and behaviors, I teach you skills that you can use ongoing.

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.

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.

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.

*Currently not accepting new clients. * If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a current challenging situation, or you're just ready to move forward from a troubled past, I cherish the opportunity of hearing your story and walking with you on the path of healing.