Women's Issues Therapists in Menlo Park, CA

Good therapy involves the right match. I also provide a free 30 minute (in person) question and answer session (not counseling). This allows you to understand what your therapy process will look like. If we decide to work together, you will be involved in a very action oriented therapy. Our work will encourage you to practice your new skills during the week. I try to use approaches that you find helpful like: writing in a journal, reading books, support groups, and/or your spiritual practices, that may help while you are in therapy. New blog:therapist.and.mother@blogspot.com

"The human spirit is stronger than anything that can happen to it." ~C.C. Scott. We all go through challenges in life, and at times they can seem bigger than our ability to manage. In therapy, we can work together to cultivate the life you want through reducing the grip of depression, anxiety, and stress; healing from grief, loss, past abuse or trauma; regulating your nervous system; developing effective coping skills; improving relationships and communication; and building on your personal strengths. I want to help you to engage with life more fully and to support you in pursuing what you value most

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.

I specialize in treating the unique mental health needs of women. I am passionate about the interplay between hormonal, psychological and environmental influences on women's health and overall sense of well-being.

Most of my clients are looking for effective strategy to navigate through crisis, relationship concerns, deal with depression, anxiety or other emotional states. Many clients see me for a brief period and others return periodically as they implement changes or encounter new concerns. I help clients maneuver through life transitions, parenting challenges, and exploring their potential as well as their life purpose.

Telehealth for individuals and couples who are burned out from the pandemic. We are in this together and I can help you to feel less anxious, and more resilient and connected. I also help successful women and couples. Women, everyone believes you have it all together, but inside you know differently. Stress hits at the worst moments. A rude coworker or a nasty comment from your partner shatters you. At home your romance needs a tune up. But you don’t have the confidence to rock the boat. I help women just like you rediscover their strength and intuition and live bigger, more powerful lives!

Are you struggling in your relationship? Do you feel like you and your partner just can't seem to get on the same page? You deserve to experience the kind of connection you long for. That's why coaching with me, a relationship coach and sexuality educator, can be so helpful. I provide coaching that helps you build more satisfying and fulfilling relationships. My coaching services focus on creating an emotionally safe space where you can learn how to communicate more effectively, deepen your connection, and ignite passion in the bedroom. Through coaching, I help individuals and couples explore their sexuality and increase intimacy.

Do you feel empty inside, unfulfilled in your relationships and long for a greater sense of meaning and purpose? Many of us lose touch with ourselves as we take on different life roles, try to conform to what we believe we "should" be or are faced with major stressors. It is this inner disconnection that can lead to symptoms like anxiety and depression. I specialize in helping adults, college students and adolescents struggling with issues around sense of self and identity. I also support parents and teens stay connected during the trials of adolescence, and help parents better understand and care for their special needs child.

Becoming a mother, whether for the first time or again, can be a difficult change that can often lead to unwanted anxious thoughts, depression, and self-doubt. You may worry about getting it “right” or feel overwhelmed. Before you were a mother, you had another identity and may be trying to get back to yourself. Some moms struggle to bond with baby, but you can learn to nurture a trusting attachment. Becoming pregnant and giving birth can be a powerful experience and you may want to feel more prepared or process a traumatic birth. You deserve support and skills to ease the unique challenges and vulnerable moments in this journey.

You really can have a life where you feel more connected, self assured, happier and at peace. You probably have been struggling for awhile and now you are ready to courageously face the difficulties that have kept you from living your best life. Your difficulties may stem from an unsatisfying relationship, unfulfilling job, history of trauma, or you may be worried about your child.

I strive to create a safe, thoughtful, and warm therapy environment focusing on building a trusting and collaborative therapeutic relationship. I trust that clients are experts on themselves and see myself as a guide supporting people toward achieving their goals. Using a social justice lens, I compassionately supports individuals to empower themselves and find a healthy path forward. My practice is social justice oriented, trauma informed, person centered and strength based. I tailors therapy approaches to fit the needs of clients' unique identities and life experiences.

I help my patients with my expertise in treating addictions and those affected by addictions in their family. My experience in the arts, studying abroad and working in many different treatment settings allows me to build supportive relationships with people from diverse backgrounds facing unique challenges. These experiences have developed the breadth of treatment I provide and the ability to be versatile and creative in my approach that honors the whole person.

Relationship and Intimacy counselor for women; I help women create deep intimacy with their partner, both physical and emotional. For a great relationship, bring your 'best self,' via positive psychology practices and learn skills to relate to your partner in a loving way that dissolves conflict and increases intimacy.

I love my work as a psychologist, and I feel honored to help my clients reach their personal goals, feel less controlled by anxiety and/or eating issues, experience more self-compassion, and be more present in their lives. My style has been described as supportive, warm, practical, and collaborative. I aim to create a space where clients feel safe and empowered to both accept and challenge themselves. My approach is evidence-based, tailored to each individual client, and focused on the development of a strong therapeutic relationship.

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.

Do you feel stuck in your life? Do you often get told that you don't quite seem like your old self? Do you sometimes feel like you could be living a different life if you could overcome some of the things you are carrying with you? I am passionate about working with adolescents and adults who are looking for a shift in their lives - whether in relationships, career, school or how they view themselves.