Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Mountain View, CA

Are you feeling anxious, inadequate, or stuck? Do you tend to beat yourself up with self-criticism? I am a clinical psychologist with experience helping individuals who are struggling with anxiety (including perfectionism, shyness/social anxiety, imposter syndrome), relationship issues, depression, low self-esteem, insomnia, anxiety during pregnancy, and more. Clients who come to me are ready to address their problems in a new, results-oriented way. I focus on helping you learn practical tools to change unhelpful thinking and behaviors, overcome your fears, gain acceptance, and feel more authentically connected to others.

Are you struggling with intense anxiety, frequent worry, or obsessive thoughts? Do you avoid important activities because of your anxiety? Do you find it difficult to enjoy life, pursue goals and live the life you want because of these problems? We all experience anxiety sometimes, but if it interferes with your social life, daily functioning, or enjoyment of life there is hope. I'm an experienced psychologist with a passion for helping people suffering from anxiety, worry, OCD, panic, phobias, and perfectionism. In the context of a caring and supportive relationship, let's work together on tools to combat these problems.

Individuals are complex, so I meet my clients where they are, addressing their individual challenges by noting their cognitive and behavioral patterns, exploring the past when it is necessary to improve the overall wellbeing and the futures. I believe that all people can change. I work with clients of various backgrounds and make sure to tailor my sessions to their specific needs .

As a well-known psychotherapist Joelle, Clinical Director/CEO/Founder of Joelle Rabow Maletis & Associates, Inc., offices in the Bay Area’s Silicon Valley, CA and Texas, we utilize reflective listening and builds rapport with our clients, incorporating CBT and DBT skills, somatic work, EMDR along with trauma informed and solution-focused therapy, to provide a structure that allows clients to make changes in their own lives. We focus on establishing collaborations, promoting self-growth while incorporating mindfulness training to achieve client results. Our passion's helping clients develop past trauma, through post traumatic growth!

Hi there, I’m Dr. Rick. My name is Dr. Ricardo (Rick) Martinez and I am a Licensed Psychologist based in Pasadena, CA and working with clients across California via telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in helping clients who struggle with anxiety, stress, depression, those with alcohol and/or substance abuse issues, their family members, and those in recovery. I also specialize in serving clients from diverse multicultural backgrounds including those from the LGBTQ+ community.

I am an LPCC, who works with adolescents (age 14+), young adults, and adults. I am committed to helping individuals realize their full potential by assisting them in identifying problems in their lives, and how these problems are keeping them from attaining their goals. I work in a collaborative, solution-focused manner, using CBT and other empirically sound techniques, for dealing with life stressors. My techniques are based upon the needs of each individual. In addition to being a psychotherapist, I am a certified yoga and meditation instructor, and I find that this discipline enhances my psychotherapy practice.

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 am a strong believer in one's ability to get out of their "stuck points" in life, even if the path is seemingly insurmountable. Perhaps you are struggling with overwhelming stress, anxiety, or intrusive thoughts. You might be depressed and seemingly unable to feel any motivation, satisfaction or enjoyment in life. I have assisted several clients in overcoming these obstacles, and I can help you as well. My ultimate goal is to empower you with effective, personalized tools that will set you on the path towards healing and recovery.

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.

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

Wellness: it is unique to each and every one of us. What works for you may not work for the next person. As a therapist, it is extremely important for me to understand what you are dealing with, from your own perspective. I take a very collaborative approach and do my best to be as thorough as possible when exploring the challenges you are facing. I provide feedback and tools to assist you in developing insight. Regardless of what you may be dealing with, there is an opportunity to overcome, and I believe that the therapeutic relationship is the most dynamic factor to achieving long lasting change.

In the TV show "Sex and City" there is a line: " in this city ( New York) everyone is looking for something, a job, an apartment, or a partner. " Underline this, you can feel the anxiety and the need for certainty, comfort and connection. These are human existial needs and I can help you with: stress, anxiety, depression that are related to work, personal/intimate relationship, relationship with children, and developmental trauma. I believe in therapy is to help people to return to normal life, work and develop more enjoyable things.

Excessive anxiety and depression or another source 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. Finding an effective therapist greatly impacts the therapeutic process and outcome, but can be challenging. Yet, you've already taken the first step to feeling better by beginning your search.

Have you recently experienced or witnessed a traumatic event? Are you going through a break-up or some other type of loss? Physical, sexual, or emotional abuse? Your sleep problems, depression, anxiety, poor performance at work and relationship issues are often the result of current of past trauma. Many of my clients include those who have come from dysfunctional families where they experienced or witnessed abuse. For the past 19 years I have been helping clients to cope with and address traumatic experiences. I have extensive training and experience in the treatment of trauma.

Are you ready for a change? Do you need a better way to address personal challenges, like depression and anxiety? I am a clinical psychologist who specializes in Cognitive -Behavioral Therapy for anxiety and depression. I have powerful tools to help you gain control over your mood, help you feel better, and get rid of your anxiety. I care about my clients and believe that teaching them tools and coping skills is an empowering and effective way to help them reach their goals.

With over 10 years of clinical work experience in the mental health field, my work is grounded in the belief that we are all capable of having meaningful and satisfying lives. Whether you are struggling with a relationship conflict, grieving a significant loss, experiencing a lack of joy, or perhaps a career change, I offer support and guidance to work through feelings of confusion, self-doubt, or fear that often accompany these challenges. I look forward to the possibility of working with you and learning more about your needs and collaborating with you on your journey of discovery and growth.

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.