Teletherapy for Mountain View, CA

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.

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.

Ineffective therapy can feel like an endless routine of talking without a plan for change. Are you ready to make true life changes, move beyond just talking and do the work that will help you move past your challenges? Together we can create change. First, we will take time to learn about your unique situation, complex identities, and life circumstances. Then, we will develop a plan. Next, you will learn a replicable process: identify achievable goals, overcome barriers to change, learn and master new skills. I believe you can learn the skills needed to overcome your challenges.

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.

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!

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.

I imagine that you’re looking at this listing because you’re dealing with a problem that you haven’t been able to solve on your own. You may be feeling agitated and worried much of the day, having trouble sleeping, or feeling lost or lonely or down in the dumps. You might be struggling with getting a handle on a habit that you can’t seem to change. Or you may be having difficulty relating to other people, speaking up for yourself, or dealing with anger. Your problem might not even be clearly defined, or you may feel overwhelmed by multiple problems and don’t know where to start. All you know is that something feels not-quite-right.

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!

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.

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.

I meet people where they are in their life journey. Work and play need to be in balance to make life rewarding. My favorite people to work with are looking to make life more exciting. I have a practical approach to getting past life's hurdles to what makes one happy. Life transitions can be difficult to navigate, so having guidance for the journey makes it easier. Finding motivators for my clients is my biggest goal, and results in people who are more fulfilled with all aspects of their lives.

"What one person has to offer to another, is their own being, nothing more, nothing less" - Ram Dass. My therapeutic approach is a strength-based perspective that focuses on a person's innate potential rather than pathologies and shortfalls. Consistent with this approach, my role as a therapist lies not in solving problems but in helping clients examine inhibited issues and biases, identify practical solutions to their problems and progress towards deeper wisdom. I have worked with clients of various ethnicities, addressing a range of mental health issues, relationship problems, and life transitions.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.