Therapists in Mountain View, CA

I offer my clients a relationship that is based on unconditional regard, acceptance and empathic listening. I believe this relationship is the vehicle that will allow us to explore their lives and understand what true acceptance and compassion looks like. Healing then happens very quickly; people start getting relief from their suffering and overcoming challenges including anxiety, depression, excessive stress and traumatic experiences that have shaped their lives.

I am very passionate about working with girls and women with imposter syndrome, perfectionism, performance anxiety, paralysis, fear of failure, stress and burnout. The individuals I support, often struggle with navigating their academic and professional spaces because of internal and external pressures rooted in sociocultural issues. Many girls and women encounter these issues and work through them with support. Together, we can help you or your child become more confident, brave, focused and empowered.

Are you suffering and struggling in the living nightmare of an anxiety problem? Perhaps you are avoiding people, places or activities because of fear, panic or obsessive worrying. Maybe you have been suffering from a lack of sleep and feeling stressed and tired most of the time. Sleep medications and advice from friends or the internet might just make the problems worse. Maybe you're stuck in the never-ending rut of a bad habit or addiction that you can't seem to stop turning to for relief from your problems. Maybe you're unsatisfied in your relationships, overwhelmed by conflicts and a lack of closeness with people you care about.

You may have found yourself feeling different or off. These feelings may include being worried, anxious, uneasy or sad, unmotivated, hopeless. These issues may be impacting your overall mood, relationships, or other aspects of your life socially and/or professionally. You've made it to this page because you're in a place where you want to take action and make a change but want support along the way. My role is to use my years of experience to help you achieve your personal goals. Goals that make sense for your lifestyle and to offer coping skills that you can use within and in between sessions.

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

Excessive anxiety and depression or another form of distress may be robbing you of simple, everyday pleasures. These weighty feelings have become or always were intrusive, occupying too much of your mental space. But you wouldn’t be reading about my practice if you had no hope and determination, both critical elements to feeling better. Finding an effective therapist who is the right match can be challenging, but doing so greatly impacts the therapeutic process and outcome.

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 begin therapy by offering a warm and supportive environment in which you feel safe and understood. Once that has been established, we will set clear goals and work towards meeting them one by one. My ultimate goal is to empower you with effective, personalized tools that will set you on the path towards healing and recovery. I have a variety of tools that can help you recover from depression, trauma, anxiety, OCD, various habits and addictions, and relationship problems. I provide therapy to children, adolescents, adults, and families.

I am a licensed psychologist and help individuals overcome problems related to bipolar disorder, depression, emotion dysregulation, anxiety, stress management, and relationship difficulties. I completed postdoctoral training at Stanford University focused on evidence-based approaches to therapy that are supported by research. I utilize these approaches in my work, incorporating techniques from cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), mindfulness, and motivational interviewing (MI) depending on client need.

The idea of therapy might seem like a daunting or even dreadful experience, especially if you already have so much on your plate. You might be juggling a lot right now- school and/or work, family, friends, and relationships while simultaneously feeling lost, unmotivated, exhausted and overwhelmed. Feelings of anxiety and depression might even feel like the norm, but it doesn’t have to be this way. I provide a safe, warm, and non-judgmental environment and use evidence-based treatment methods to help you take on life’s challenges.

Experiences can often bring about change which can be uncomfortable, confusing, and difficult to conceptualize for ourselves and for others. Together, we can navigate such experiences in a safe environment. From my mixed-race cultural background and education abroad, I have found enjoyment in working with people navigating changes that intersect with a multitude of cultural and environmental factors. I have worked with diverse client populations with a variety of concerns. I welcome individuals, relationships, and families of any variety of identities and structures in working together to help navigate the next steps of your lives.

Are 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.

I specialize in assessment and diagnosis of Learning disabilities and ADHD in childhood through adulthood. My years of experience working with school districts allows me to offer superior yet efficient assessments at highly competitive rates. I can also help you navigate the special education system if needed.

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.

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.

Life can get difficult sometimes.  If you are struggling, you are not alone. I believe we all have a natural ability to transform and heal during difficult times if given support and guidance to know ourselves and the longings beneath our emotions. My goal is to provide an interactive, affirming and empowering space for my clients to explore their emotions and longings, ultimately building resilience. I'm trained in working with stress, anxiety, depression, loneliness, shame, grief and trauma. I have years of experience providing brief and longer term therapy and can help you build capacity for a vibrant and deeply meaningful life.

If you have chronic pain, it likely interferes with many aspects of your life (i.e., work, relationships, sleep, mood, intimacy, etc.). Using evidenced based practices and relevant pain science techniques, I will help you learn and implement adaptive ways to cope with your pain, manage your mood more effectively, reduce your pain experience, and increase your overall quality of life.