Therapists for Teens in Menlo Park, CA
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Lea Goldstein
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
I consult with alcohol/drug treatment programs in San Mateo County and am the former director of the
Adolescent
Chemical Dependency Program at Kaiser.
Welcome to my practice. If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, or other issues impacting your ability to live your life to its fullest, I would be happy to speak with you about working together. I am a clinical psychologist with over 25 years experience working with individuals, couples, and families. My work focuses on both internal stumbling blocks to feeling better and on interpersonal problems with important people in your life. We will focus on leveraging your strengths to tackle the difficulties you are experiencing.
Edna M. Esnil
Psychologist, PsyD, MA, BA
Verified
Carl Rogers wrote, “The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination.” If you’re looking to develop a practice for ‘the good life,’ I would be honored to work with you. Whether you’re an
adolescent
, adult, or someone with a health, social, relational, cultural, educational, or employment issue, my strength-based, integrative approach is designed to meet your unique needs.
Melissa Beacham Kelley
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
I am particularly effective in working with bright and highly sensitive teens. During this pandemic, I believe that our most perceptive, sensitive adolescents are having the biggest mental health challenges with not seeing friends, family, and teachers on a more regular basis. I have extensive experience as a School Counselor in both private and public schools in the SF Bay Area. I also have designed and taught Social and Emotional Learning at several private schools. My ideal client is a
teen
facing the obstacles of anxiety, depression, learning challenges or social skills challenges at school or home.
Nancy Gray
Marriage & Family Therapist, MEd, LMFT
Verified
I am a child, family and
teen
specialist with expertise treating ADHD, anxiety, depression, and issues related to divorce.
You are worried about your children and teenagers and wish they would listen to you and talk with you. You want a peaceful and happy home. I can help! I believe in a team approach where parents are partners in the process of helping to make the family a happier and better place to grow. I respect kids and teens as they express their thoughts and feelings. My ultimate goal is for each member of the family to feel seen, heard and understood as we work together to solve issues and improve relationships.
Devora A. Weinapple
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR-BC, MA
Verified
The emotional right brain is dominant in all forms of psychotherapy which is especially true in child and
adolescent
therapies.
Whether you've been in therapy before, or this will be your first time; it is important to feel safe and comfortable enough to talk about things that are causing you distress. Are you experiencing life changes, decisions, challenges, trauma, illness, or disabilities? Are you looking for a way to cope with anxiety or depression? Do you have nightmares or trouble sleeping? Maybe you have experienced the loss of someone close to you, or a job, or a beloved pet. Or you are just plain stressed out. All the time. Talk can help, but so can non-verbal expressive therapies, in a non-threatening, non-judgmental environment.
Gregory Ross
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
Verified
SPECIALIZED THERAPY FOR TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS... Are you the parent of a
teenager
who is having problems at school, with friends, and/or issues at home? Are you a college student or young adult dealing with issues relating to school, work, relationships, and/or family? I come to therapy with years of corporate business experience and my therapeutic background includes working as a mental health therapist at Los Altos High School in Los Altos, CA, teaching the Heart to Heart seminar at Stanford Children’s Hospital in Palo Alto, CA, and training at the Community Health Awareness Council (CHAC) in Mountain View, CA.
Richard M Stolee
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Richard is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 45 years of experience specializing in individual and marriage and family counseling,
adolescent
psychotherapy, job and management counseling. He has been trained in multiple approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Collaborative Problem Solving, and significant Family Therapy strategies for resolving couple as well as parent child conflict. He has taught many parenting workshops throughout the Bay area. He is a Member of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT).
Aarti Gupta
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
My more niche specialties include premarital and marital therapy with couples experiencing communication impasse, uncoupling, and rekindling a relationship; therapy with founders, tech execs, and co-founder therapy;
teen
and young adult psychology; South Asian issues; trichotillomania; and ERP.
As life unfolds, it often presents challenges that require us to adjust and adapt. Good therapy facilitates a clearer understanding of obstacles and how to overcome them to create the life we want. My approach is empathic and intellectually curious and collaborative, always keeping your goals in mind. I have learned that the questions I ask are more important than the advice I give. My clients describe me as warm, active, nonjudgmental, direct, and a gifted listener. I am also highly attuned to teens, and have developed strong relationships with even the most "difficult to reach" kids.
Jennifer Lynn Medina
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified
Finally I'm the former Clinical Director at Cielo House
Adolescent
Treatment (IOP/PHP) for Eating Disorders.
I am an Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and a former professional (soccer) coach (18+ years) & athlete (lifetime). My unique background and experiences have provided me with a deep understanding of & compassion for those struggling w/ EDs, SA, trauma and related issues. Before graduate school (NYU '10), where I specialized in trauma & substance abuse, I coached collegiately for several years, devoting a significant amount of time to helping student athletes seek professional help for mental health issues like eating disorders, depression & anxiety
(650) 334-1274
Office is near:
Menlo Park, CA 94026 Offers online therapy
Waitlist for new clients
Sally Hayman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
My clients include
adolescent
girls, adult men and women, and couples and families.
It is my firm belief that people do their best with the situations life hands them. My goal as a therapist is to help people work through their stuck places, let go of old behaviors that helped them survive in the past but are no longer useful, and learn new behaviors that will contribute to greater enjoyment and connection in their lives. I see myself as an active guide in this process, and I am enriched by seeing people learn to accept themselves and others, and thus live the fullest and most satisfying life possible.
Kathryn Hedjasi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MBA, LMFT
Verified
Specialties include: relational issues, infidelity, depression/anxiety, crisis, codependency, life transitions, suicidality, dual-diagnosis, addictions/recovery, trauma, PTSD/ 2ndary PTSD, veterans/vet families, abuse including narcissistic abuse, DV, rape/incest, self-harming behaviors, adult survivor of addicted caretaker, divorce, communication, grief, career, family issues, & the highly reactive/sensitive child/
teen
.
Do you find yourself struggling? Hurting? I can help you feel better! You have the ability to THRIVE regardless of your circumstances armed with my support & many new tools in your arsenal. I can help you tap into your own resilience & ability to heal. Wherever you are at in life, whether satisfied but looking to improve, struggling daily & feeling as if the floor is about to fall out, in crisis-mode, on a journey of self-discovery, or simply looking for support from a fully present empathetic skilled partner in your personal, interpersonal & professional goals. I AM HERE FOR YOU!
Gabriela Breton
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
I lead a Mindfulness Group for
adolescent
girls and hold a postgraduate in Mindfulness and Compassion.
I have a warm and compassionate approach focusing on the present moment. I support teens, pre teens, parents, families, individuals and couples deal with their challenges in a safe and supportive environment. I am experienced in depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, life transitions to name a few. I have extensive training in DBT, CBT, Mindfulness,EMDR and Somatic therapy. I am also fluent in Spanish and through my life lived in four different countries, therefore, enjoy working with a population with diverce cultural background.
Athena Robinson
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
I work with adults and teens who are coping with eating disorders, relationship issues, emotion dysregulation, depression, and anxiety. I'm well-trained and certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, and Family Based Therapy for
adolescent
eating disorders. Mindfulness practice is often integrated into therapy. Therapy is tailored to a client's needs and goals, and is provided in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Caroline Davis
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified
I use a variety of treatments to address adult and
teen
challenges, depending on the situation.
Perhaps you’re making a transition in your family life, your career, or your relationship. Or maybe you feel stuck, and wish you could make a change. Shifts like these can bring up all types of feelings, like anxiety, hope, disappointment or excitement, all mixed together. No matter what you’re going through, it can be a chance to get to know yourself better, and learn what you want. I work with people who are dealing with transitions in life, as well as anxiety about the present or future. I help people better understand what they’re going through, how to cope with it, and how to feel confident about themselves moving forward.
Glenn Teeter
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Do you feel like your relationships are suffering? Are you or a loved one looking for help with depression, anxiety, or stress? Therapy is a great way to get your life unstuck and moving forward again. I encourage you to call me for a free initial phone consultation so that I can offer you some ideas about how therapy can be helpful to you, what it involves, and how long it might last. At the very least, you'll come away with lots of answers to your questions about therapy and how it works.
Lyndsey Nelson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Stressful encounters, complex life experience, academic stressors and more, can often cause college students, teens, and children to struggle with feelings of anxiety, depression, inadequacy, body image issues, and negative self-talk. In my career as a licensed marriage and family therapist, I have had the opportunity to work closely with clients struggling with these kinds of challenges both at school and at home. My goal as a therapist is to help my clients thrive and flourish by equipping them with the tools and guidance they need to navigate daily stressors, grow their self care, and improve coping skills.
Kelly Saam
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified
*Now accepting new clients for in-person therapy* Welcome, I'm glad you're here. Healing is possible for all people, especially in the context of connection and empathy. My unwavering belief in the goodness of people and the resilience of the human spirit has guided and informed my approach to therapy. I strive to build trustworthy collaborative relationships with my clients in order to find ways to heal, change patterns, and establish more fulfilling lives and relationships.
Nancy J Witt
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Are you experiencing a crisis? Anxious? Having problems sleeping? Not sure what to do but know something needs to be done and quick? I would like to help you feel better. Almost twenty years in private practice have provided me with a wide range of experience in stabilizing crises and developing treatment plans to meet your goals. Typically, I draw from psychodynamic, family systems, and cognitive behavioral theories and work primarily with adults and adolescents. It is of the utmost importance to me to offer an emotionally safe space, where you can know with certainty that you can be yourself without fear of judgment.
Nina Keebler - Centered Wisdom
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified
***NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS*** Life is a journey full of ups and downs. It doesn't come with a roadmap, and at times we all find ourselves in difficult situations. As your therapist, I will guide you and support you through these rough times by illuminating the path to healing and wholeness. In the face of life's challenges, our tendency is to cope, adapt and get by. Unfortunately some of these coping mechanisms are outdated and no longer serve us, so we go about life just "getting by". Rather than merely "surviving" you could be thriving.
Jeffrey S Kline
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Whether you are struggling with important people in your life, depression, anxiety, troublesome feelings or moods, life changes, losses, or the impact of traumatic events, I can help. I offer time-limited, open-ended, or intermittent psychotherapy to enhance your life experiences and ameliorate your distress. I tailor my approach according to you as an individual and your unique circumstances,particular needs, and goals in life. Feel free to contact me for a consultation about working together to enrich your overall sense of well being.
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Teen Therapists
Adolescence can be a time of both disorientation and discovery. The transitional period can raise questions of independence and identity; as adolescents cultivate their sense of self, they may face difficult choices about academics, friendship, sexuality, gender identity, drugs, and alcohol.
Most teens have a relatively egocentric perspective on life; a state of mind that usually abates with age. They often focus on themselves and believe that everyone else—from a best friend to a distant crush—is focused on them too. They may grapple with insecurities and feelings of being judged. Relationships with family members often take a backseat to peer groups, romantic interests, and appearance, which teens perceive as increasingly important during this time.
The transition can naturally lead to anxiety about physical development, evolving relationships with others, and one's place in the larger world. Mild anxiety and other challenges are typical, but serious mental health conditions also emerge during adolescence. Finding a teen therapist in Menlo Park and addressing a disorder early on can help ensure the best possible outcome.
Most teens have a relatively egocentric perspective on life; a state of mind that usually abates with age. They often focus on themselves and believe that everyone else—from a best friend to a distant crush—is focused on them too. They may grapple with insecurities and feelings of being judged. Relationships with family members often take a backseat to peer groups, romantic interests, and appearance, which teens perceive as increasingly important during this time.
The transition can naturally lead to anxiety about physical development, evolving relationships with others, and one's place in the larger world. Mild anxiety and other challenges are typical, but serious mental health conditions also emerge during adolescence. Finding a teen therapist in Menlo Park and addressing a disorder early on can help ensure the best possible outcome.