Therapists in Menlo Park, CA
Are you struggling with intimacy or sexual concerns and not sure how to improve the situation? Sex therapy is a form of therapy intended to help individuals and couples resolve sexual difficulties, such as performance anxiety or relationship problems. It’s normal for clients to feel anxious when seeing a sex therapist, especially for the first time. Many people have trouble talking about sex at all, so discussing it with me as a stranger may feel awkward. I provide a safe space in exploring your sexual concerns, reducing the pain, and reaching desirable goals. I am one of the few Asian American AASECT certified therapists across US.
Are you struggling with intimacy or sexual concerns and not sure how to improve the situation? Sex therapy is a form of therapy intended to help individuals and couples resolve sexual difficulties, such as performance anxiety or relationship problems. It’s normal for clients to feel anxious when seeing a sex therapist, especially for the first time. Many people have trouble talking about sex at all, so discussing it with me as a stranger may feel awkward. I provide a safe space in exploring your sexual concerns, reducing the pain, and reaching desirable goals. I am one of the few Asian American AASECT certified therapists across US.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in the assessment and evaluation of neurodiversity and mental health for all ages. I believe that learning about how your brain and body are functioning is a powerful process that can help you identify your strengths and find the right resources to help you achieve your goals. My approach to assessment works to identify your treatment goals, and each assessment I conduct is specifically tailored to answer your questions as clearly as we are able to.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in the assessment and evaluation of neurodiversity and mental health for all ages. I believe that learning about how your brain and body are functioning is a powerful process that can help you identify your strengths and find the right resources to help you achieve your goals. My approach to assessment works to identify your treatment goals, and each assessment I conduct is specifically tailored to answer your questions as clearly as we are able to.
Jo Anna Costa
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
Menlo Park, CA 94025 (Online Only)
As a licensed clinician and an ICF-certified coach, I understand the significance of taking the first step towards growth. Together, we will work on learning how to take meaningful, values-driven actions toward becoming a better version of yourself. My goal is to assist you in finding a soulful path that provides fulfillment and well-being. Areas of expertise include helping clients with transitions, managing anxiety &/or depression, parenting challenges, and more. In a supportive and individualized environment, we can work together towards achieving your goals. "You don't have to see the whole staircase to take the first step" -MLK
As a licensed clinician and an ICF-certified coach, I understand the significance of taking the first step towards growth. Together, we will work on learning how to take meaningful, values-driven actions toward becoming a better version of yourself. My goal is to assist you in finding a soulful path that provides fulfillment and well-being. Areas of expertise include helping clients with transitions, managing anxiety &/or depression, parenting challenges, and more. In a supportive and individualized environment, we can work together towards achieving your goals. "You don't have to see the whole staircase to take the first step" -MLK
In an era of distractions and pressure, I help my clients reclaim their inner center. I have since 1995 actively refined how I see and work with people. I have learned to pick up on my clients’ struggles while also connecting with them. I am a certified Focusing Trainer, certified Sensorimotor Psychotherapist, and certified in Trauma Informed Stabilization Treatment. These modalities are efficient mindfulness of the body approaches that help me provide you with tools to bring out the wealth of knowledge that your mind-body holds. This allows for something new to develop from within you such that real and lasting change can occur.
In an era of distractions and pressure, I help my clients reclaim their inner center. I have since 1995 actively refined how I see and work with people. I have learned to pick up on my clients’ struggles while also connecting with them. I am a certified Focusing Trainer, certified Sensorimotor Psychotherapist, and certified in Trauma Informed Stabilization Treatment. These modalities are efficient mindfulness of the body approaches that help me provide you with tools to bring out the wealth of knowledge that your mind-body holds. This allows for something new to develop from within you such that real and lasting change can occur.
Dora Shalts-Lastra
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Menlo Park, CA 94025 (Online Only)
Every one of us has an internal wisdom and light that guides us through our life. However, at times, we may get wounded in relation with others, and our inherent beauty gets clouded with pain and symptoms. My goal is to help you find the strength and realization that everything you need is already inside of you. Together, we will identify the sources of your pain and authentic steps to take to thrive. I work with adults 18 and over who would like to improve their quality of life. My 15 years of experience have gifted me expertise in complex relational trauma, as well as issues that women experience across their lifespan.
Every one of us has an internal wisdom and light that guides us through our life. However, at times, we may get wounded in relation with others, and our inherent beauty gets clouded with pain and symptoms. My goal is to help you find the strength and realization that everything you need is already inside of you. Together, we will identify the sources of your pain and authentic steps to take to thrive. I work with adults 18 and over who would like to improve their quality of life. My 15 years of experience have gifted me expertise in complex relational trauma, as well as issues that women experience across their lifespan.
I believe that we grow through our struggles. They often point to parts of ourselves that are denied or have been banished to adapt to our early environments. In learning how to relate to and integrate more of our wholeness, we experience a greater capacity for and flexibility in relationships as well as a greater resiliency in their lives. I work with clients to increase awareness of themselves and their patterns, both healthy and unhealthy, to have greater choice and freedom in the way they live, and to discover lifepaths that authentically express who they are.
I believe that we grow through our struggles. They often point to parts of ourselves that are denied or have been banished to adapt to our early environments. In learning how to relate to and integrate more of our wholeness, we experience a greater capacity for and flexibility in relationships as well as a greater resiliency in their lives. I work with clients to increase awareness of themselves and their patterns, both healthy and unhealthy, to have greater choice and freedom in the way they live, and to discover lifepaths that authentically express who they are.
Phyu-Phoebe Htut
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Menlo Park, CA 94025 (Online Only)
I believe that each of us are experts in our lives and my goal in therapy is to support people finding meaning and purpose in their lives by providing safe and non-judgement space. One of my favorite quotes in life is “I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become” by Carl G. Jung. I like to work collaboratively with my clients by using strengths-based, attachment focus and the client-centered approach to achieve their individual goals in life.
I believe that each of us are experts in our lives and my goal in therapy is to support people finding meaning and purpose in their lives by providing safe and non-judgement space. One of my favorite quotes in life is “I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become” by Carl G. Jung. I like to work collaboratively with my clients by using strengths-based, attachment focus and the client-centered approach to achieve their individual goals in life.
Dolores Gonzalez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Menlo Park, CA 94025 (Online Only)
I believe in working as a team rather than a standalone. Everyone has the ability to be the best version of themselves with the right support system in place. My focus is to create individualized treatment plans and use best practice techniques to help clients achieve their goals. My experience includes working with diverse individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, and other life stressors. I am excited to work side-by-side with you to help you achieve your goals.
I believe in working as a team rather than a standalone. Everyone has the ability to be the best version of themselves with the right support system in place. My focus is to create individualized treatment plans and use best practice techniques to help clients achieve their goals. My experience includes working with diverse individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, and other life stressors. I am excited to work side-by-side with you to help you achieve your goals.
Terry Podesta
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Hello! My name is Terry Podesta. I have been working as a therapist since 2010 with individuals from 4 to 91 years old with differing concerns and desired support, yet find we are all the same in the end. Humans, who want to feel happy and heard, loved and like we belong, that we have an impact and to feel good in who we are. I will enter our therapy sessions with a compassionate and open approach to help you reach your goals. I incorporate different therapeutic modalities including CBT, DBT, mindfulness, attachment theory, behavioral activation, motivational interviewing and positive psychology into sessions.
Hello! My name is Terry Podesta. I have been working as a therapist since 2010 with individuals from 4 to 91 years old with differing concerns and desired support, yet find we are all the same in the end. Humans, who want to feel happy and heard, loved and like we belong, that we have an impact and to feel good in who we are. I will enter our therapy sessions with a compassionate and open approach to help you reach your goals. I incorporate different therapeutic modalities including CBT, DBT, mindfulness, attachment theory, behavioral activation, motivational interviewing and positive psychology into sessions.
Perhaps you haven't been feeling quite like yourself lately, have noticed changes in your mood, or you are just feeling stuck. Maybe you could use support navigating a scary change in your life, or better understanding yourself or your relationships. You may be feeling overwhelmed adjusting to pregnancy or parenthood and seeking specialized support. Whatever brought you to this page today, know that you have already taken a brave step
Perhaps you haven't been feeling quite like yourself lately, have noticed changes in your mood, or you are just feeling stuck. Maybe you could use support navigating a scary change in your life, or better understanding yourself or your relationships. You may be feeling overwhelmed adjusting to pregnancy or parenthood and seeking specialized support. Whatever brought you to this page today, know that you have already taken a brave step
Denise Lee
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Menlo Park, CA 94025 (Online Only)
Clients have described me as warm, nurturing, and also direct. I tend to engage in more of a collaborative approach identifying what you would like to accomplish and then exploring how we can get you there.
Clients have described me as warm, nurturing, and also direct. I tend to engage in more of a collaborative approach identifying what you would like to accomplish and then exploring how we can get you there.
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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.
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Grace N Flier
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Whatever journey you are on, you deserve a compassionate listener who can navigate your concerns and worries. I specialize in supporting individuals, families, and couples through internal struggles, trauma, and relationship challenges. My goal is to help you transform conflicts into opportunities for growth, celebrating the resilience within you.
Whatever journey you are on, you deserve a compassionate listener who can navigate your concerns and worries. I specialize in supporting individuals, families, and couples through internal struggles, trauma, and relationship challenges. My goal is to help you transform conflicts into opportunities for growth, celebrating the resilience within you.
My name is Margarita (Magui) Garcia-Moreira, and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) based in San Diego, CA, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with women and specialize in anxiety, stress, and depression, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and solution-focused therapy to help my clients make progress and start feeling empowered and loved.
My name is Margarita (Magui) Garcia-Moreira, and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) based in San Diego, CA, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with women and specialize in anxiety, stress, and depression, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and solution-focused therapy to help my clients make progress and start feeling empowered and loved.
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Palo Alto TMS - Providers of Therapies to Treat Medication-Resistant Depression. Are you frustrated with your current and past therapies for depression, their side effects, or lack of performance? Did the side effects of taking these medications turn you off, or did the medications just not work? There are additional FDA-approved non-medication-based therapies that may help.
I strive to understand each person within their unique context and narrative. Beginning therapy can be scary and distressing. This is why it is important for me to provide an intentional safe space to allow you to grow, heal, and find your inner strength for change.
I strive to understand each person within their unique context and narrative. Beginning therapy can be scary and distressing. This is why it is important for me to provide an intentional safe space to allow you to grow, heal, and find your inner strength for change.
I’m a licensed psychologist who specializes in evidence-based therapy for adults with anxiety, OCD, and eating disorders. Clients have described me as an active therapist who is warm, supportive, practical, and focused on behavior change.
I’m a licensed psychologist who specializes in evidence-based therapy for adults with anxiety, OCD, and eating disorders. Clients have described me as an active therapist who is warm, supportive, practical, and focused on behavior change.
Do you have a brilliant yet unfocused child? Do you worry about your child's self-esteem? Are you interested in non-medication options for ADHD? If your child is struggling with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Anxiety, Stress-Related Disorders or Depression, I can help. By performing a careful and thorough evaluation, I will work with you and your child to develop an effective plan for living happily with less school stress.
Do you have a brilliant yet unfocused child? Do you worry about your child's self-esteem? Are you interested in non-medication options for ADHD? If your child is struggling with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Anxiety, Stress-Related Disorders or Depression, I can help. By performing a careful and thorough evaluation, I will work with you and your child to develop an effective plan for living happily with less school stress.
Jillian Walsh Rosoff
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CT
Verified Verified
Menlo Park, CA 94025 (Online Only)
Helping clients facing grief or chronic illness is my passion. I work with clients experiencing many kinds of losses, including death of a parent, partner, or one's own health. For nearly a decade, I was a hospice grief counselor providing support to individuals and families. I help clients finding meaning after devastating challenges, while developing practical coping strategies. I am certified in Thanatology, the study of death, dying and bereavement, through the Association of Death Education and Counseling (ADEC).
Helping clients facing grief or chronic illness is my passion. I work with clients experiencing many kinds of losses, including death of a parent, partner, or one's own health. For nearly a decade, I was a hospice grief counselor providing support to individuals and families. I help clients finding meaning after devastating challenges, while developing practical coping strategies. I am certified in Thanatology, the study of death, dying and bereavement, through the Association of Death Education and Counseling (ADEC).
I wholeheartedly believe that we are all doing the best we can with what we have at any given moment. I also believe that being a human is hard and at times we need to do something different. Whether it’s changing unhelpful thoughts or behaviors, facing fears, gaining increased insight as to why we do those things humans do, or accepting something that might be difficult or painful to accept, I firmly believe it is worth the work. So let’s laugh together, yell together, play together, and cry together as we embark on a journey of growth and humanness. You’re worth it.
I wholeheartedly believe that we are all doing the best we can with what we have at any given moment. I also believe that being a human is hard and at times we need to do something different. Whether it’s changing unhelpful thoughts or behaviors, facing fears, gaining increased insight as to why we do those things humans do, or accepting something that might be difficult or painful to accept, I firmly believe it is worth the work. So let’s laugh together, yell together, play together, and cry together as we embark on a journey of growth and humanness. You’re worth it.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in Menlo Park, CA
400+
Average cost per session
$220
Therapists in Menlo Park, CA who prioritize treating:
93% | Anxiety |
88% | Depression |
80% | Relationship Issues |
68% | Self Esteem |
67% | Stress |
64% | Grief |
63% | Coping Skills |
Average years in practice
13 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
72% | Aetna |
50% | Cigna and Evernorth |
48% | Blue Shield |
How Therapists in Menlo Park, CA see their clients
59% | In Person and Online | |
41% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
83% | Female | |
16% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Menlo Park?
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
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.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.