Therapists in Mountain View, CA

Are you concerned about your relationship with your partner, your children, or your job? Have you tried to figure it out but can't seem to make sense of why things aren't working? Do the evenings and weekends with your family seem like a chore? Do you feel stuck and want to do something but don't know what to do? Somatic psychotherapy is a way of getting things moving, feeling more connected to yourself and to your world, and creating the space you need to grow and thrive!

I am a no-nonsense therapist who quickly establishes a safe relationship with the client to work on the presenting issues. I connect particularly well with bipolar clients.

I believe that all clients have the resources within them to resolve the emotional and social challenges they are presented with in life. I work with individuals and couples, as well as children and adolescents on a range of problems. Couples counseling, separation and divorce, blended and extended family issues, parenting, behavioral problems in children and teenagers, multi-cultural issues, depression, and domestic violence are areas of particular interest for me. I grew up in India and have been in the US since 1981. I am intimately familiar with the two cultures.

Successful on the outside, but suffering on the inside? Have you experienced therapy sessions where you've talked at length, felt better in the moment, but ultimately noticed little change in your life? Or perhaps you've had therapists who've given you sound advice, but somehow, you just can't seem to implement it. If this sounds like you, experiential and integrative therapy approaches that I offer may be a good fit for you.

Are you feeling burnt out? overwhelmed? Stressed? Do you spend most of your time and energy taking care of others? Are you ready to change the direction of your life but don't know where to start? Have you been called sensitive, or empathetic? Showing up in the world knowing yourself and using your strengths IS your calling. I have been there and know what it's like to feel like you don't belong, I cannot wait to share my experiences and knowledge with you, so I can help you Thrive instead of just survive. I know what it takes to be successful in knows what it takes to be successful in overcoming overwhelm, stress & burnout.

Past leadership positions at Bay Area mental health programs have informed my work as a therapist. I have seen for some that balancing a career or education with everyday life can be overwhelming and isolating if one works endlessly while sacrificing self-care. You may find it challenging to set boundaries. You may feel like you are "being othered" by those who do not understand you. You may find it difficult to open your heart to family or friends when education, career, and relationships hold specific meanings for you. My passion as a therapist is to help people thrive in the ever-changing cultures of home, work, or academic life.

I would like to provide people with the best possible counseling to meet them where they are at. I am person centered and am aware everyone is different and have different needs and goals important to be aware of in the counseling process.

"Are you in a major life transition? I specialize in working with individuals and couples who are interested in examining those aspects of your life that are not working and have you stressed out. I help my clients uncover their core issues rapidly, generate breakthroughs and offer you tools to achieve sustainable results.

Do you sometimes ask yourself: I feel angry, disappointed, or depressed. What can I do? I tried everything, nothing works in the long term. Why are my relationships so unfulfilling? During sessions, you are guided to discover the parts of your Self that are in conflict. They have conflicting goals, perspectives, and beliefs. Those "parts" often pull you in opposite directions - "I want to eat, but I also want to lose weight" for example. Then you criticize yourself for not being more responsible, productive, etc... Get to understand why they pull you in opposite directions and how to negotiate with them.

Anxiety, stress, and depression can all feel so overwhelming and hold us back from living our lives. It can also feel discouraging not to find a therapist that can not only connect on a human level, but also one that offers effective tools to feel better and often right away. I use a form of therapy called TEAM-CBT that uses evidenced based treatment methods to help you or your child with anxiety, depression, procrastination, and relationship problems.

Adolescence is a time of great change and growth. During that time there can also be a lot of worry. Worries about the future, grades, external pressures, social challenges, and the drive toward perfectionism. Without treatment, anxiety can become overwhelming which in turn can take control of your family structure. I teach adolescents, parents and young adults how worry works, and the skills to manage the intrusive, repetitive, and negative thoughts they are experiencing.

I work with clients who are dealing with depression, anxiety, life transitions and stress. I am committed to assisting clients with decreasing their mental health symptoms by identifying and changing unhealthy behaviors and thoughts. In order to do this, it is important to discover and practice adaptive alternative behaviors and thoughts, healthy coping-skills and self-care. In addition, I believe that in order to achieve change every client should have a supportive and comfortable therapeutic space, and I enjoy creating that for my clients.

Are you looking to make changes in your life to become happier, less stressed and anxious, more fulfilled in your relationships? I would love to help you develop the tools and skills necessary to make this happen. I have over 20+ years experience as a psychotherapist. The last 6 yrs I have been trained in using Dr.David Burns' T.E.A.M. model of CBT. It can transform lives. My style is warm, empathic, and respectful. My strengths include enhancing communication skills;dealing with life transition/losses; substance abuse recovery work. Visit my web site at www.barbarahoffmanlmft.com

I am invested in supporting clients to reach a better understanding of themselves and others through promoting awareness of their emotions, identity, cultural influences, and relationships. I love to work with individuals and relationships open to the therapeutic experience and learning more about themselves and others. I provide both short-term goal oriented therapy as well as longer term exploration-oriented therapy. I have worked with diverse client populations with intersecting identities and welcome those who would like support in these next stages of your lives.

Humans are social beings. In the caveman days, those who were separated from the pack were not able to survive. A primitive part of our brain longs to stay connected to others. Unsuccessful relationships can feel like death. Sometimes we repeat relationship mistakes. Other times, we withdrawal but isolation can feel like a vast dessert with no end in sight. Luckily there is another way. Being in a healthy relationship with another human being is often a vital component to happiness. As your therapist, I would like to walk with you on your journey towards becoming more connected.

Change can happen quickly, whether you're looking to improve the quality of your relationship with yourself or others. One of the biggest challenges with therapy is finding someone you connect well with, and I'd love the opportunity to help you!

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) believes that our thoughts impact how we feel and behave. Scientific research has shown that the treatment of CBT helps alleviate many mental health disorders, making it the gold standard in mental health care. I have advanced training in CBT called TEAM-CBT, which combines the empathetic support of talk therapy with over 50 different methods to help you overcome life’s challenges.