Family Therapy 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!

Are you looking to improve your relationship with yourself and others in your life? If so, then perhaps I can help. I work with adults, couples, and families wanting healthier, stronger relationships, and an overall better life. I enjoy working with people who want to transform their lives and their relationships; those who are ready to release the past and live more fully in the present in order to create a better future. I work with people on issues of trauma, spirituality, and grief resulting from death, a lost relationship and/or lost opportunities. I also work with people with process and substance addictions and recovery.

When your relationship is falling apart, nothing is more painful, lonely, and frightening. Your once best friend is now a foreign stranger, and the foundation of a family you participated in building is falling apart right before your eyes. The pain can become unbearable, and the best you can do is manage the pain so it doesn't completely destroy you. In these moments finding a solution may elude you or seem to be beyond your ability. Seeking a professional during such times can help you, and the ones you care most about in this world, get your life back on track.

I have worked in the school system for over 10 years and I know that growing up in the current social climate can be challenging to say the least. Not just on children but on their parents as well. I am here to help both children/Teens navigate the changing and challenging world of today. Working together, I am hopeful that we can help both you and your child relieve symptoms of childhood/Teen trauma, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and behavioral challenges.

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.

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 work collaboratively with transparency- stating observations and insight, helping individuals/ families improve communication, reducing: aggression, substance use, self harm, anger, sadness, dysregulation etc. Together we will identify the “why” behind behaviors and create personalized tools kit to better meet those needs. I focus on increasing healthy attachment/connection and increasing confidence. Learn how to manage strong emotions, feel calmer and increase self esteem. I adapt the modalities/service provided types to meet client's current needs through: individual, coparenting, family work and or group therapy.

Life's demands may, at times, be emotionally distressing. At different stages of life, you might feel particularly challenged by the pressures of school, college, work, and family life. Through the work of therapy, you can begin to feel a sense of satisfaction and success in your life again. I offer online psychotherapy services for adolescents and adults utilizing an integrative approach. Therapy may include creative art therapy, parent support, ADHD coaching, and other therapy services to promote, support, and facilitate emotional well-being.

Are you having difficulty controlling your anxiety, worry, or stress? Do you feel sad, lonely, or inadequate? Are you wanting to improve your relationships? Would you like to feel happy and good about yourself? We will utilize powerful Cognitive Behavioral Therapy methods that will have you feeling calm, confident, and happy. My passion is in helping people accomplish their goals by carefully and empathetically guiding them towards their hopes and dreams. I am optimistic and confident that I can help you start feeling good about your life. It would be an honor to work with you and help you achieve your goals.

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!

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.

There are times when our problems become unbearable, and we can tell because they are impacting our relationships with others. We just don't know how to make changes that will be beneficial to the most important people in our lives, and ourselves. As a Marriage and Family Therapist , I can help you feel less alone and start thinking differently about the issues that have been holding you back. I want to know what got you to this point, and assist you in becoming a happier version of yourself.

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.

Asking for help is hard. However, once you take that first step, it can be life-changing. Anything is possible by learning practical communication skills and building a positive self-view. My approach prioritizes my client’s needs and input to help them help themselves. I hold degrees in psychology and Biology, which provide an awareness and understanding of biological, chemical, and psychological intersections for mental health treatment.

Are your habits getting in the way of living your best life? Do you consider yourself a "functioning" substance user? Maybe you are ready to change but 12-step programs or rehab are not for you. My approach is coaching-based, and solution focused. Sessions focus on authentic self-discovery, recognizing and removing patterns that are keeping you stuck, setting realistic goals, and developing strategy to achieve them. I work well with individuals in a transition period of their lives, and with those who are motivated to make a change. I will help you develop a plan and accountability.

Does it ever feel like there should be more to life? When you react once more to a difficult event or person, thinking – "I don't want it to be like this any longer… I feel ready for my life to take a positive turn". Life can be different and better than it is right now. There are places we can go together that are hard to find on your own. However, there is a path, roadmap, and way to achieve your goals. I'm here, and I'm ready to begin our journey. I have experience treating school-age children, parents, and family groups for anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and social-emotional difficulties, to name a few.