Therapists in Palo Alto, CA

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Photo of Stephanie C. Abbey, Psychologist in Palo Alto, CA
Stephanie C. Abbey
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Are you looking for a therapist who genuinely cares about your well-being and is non-judgmental about the issues you are experiencing? I am a licensed psychologist who helps teenagers and adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, stress, grief, life transitions, or relationship problems.
(650) 460-1128
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Palo Alto, CA 94306
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Virginia P Humphrey
Psychologist, PhD, NCPsyA
Verified
Verified
My practice philosophy is that all of my patients deserve the best care possible, and I strive to provide that quality of care. I respect each person's individuality, his/her strengths and life accomplishments which must not be obscured by the often presenting pain, distress and possible disability.
(650) 321-1700
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Palo Alto, CA 94304
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Amanda Bautista
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Is excessive worry or anxiety limiting your life? Do you want to feel better and live a happier life? Helping our clients overcome social anxiety, public speaking fears, OCD, panic, excessive worry and depression is our primary focus. Visit us at www.paloaltotherapy.com. By using proven therapy methods (We are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy specialists) we will focus on specific problems, solutions, and reachable goals. We provide much more than traditional talk therapy and help you get results to improve your emotions and your life. By doing this we can help rather quickly. Call to schedule a free phone consultation.
(650) 899-4682
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Palo Alto, CA 94306
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Jeff Clark
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD
Verified
Verified
It has been over 30 years of helping families, adolescents and children. There have been hundreds of family members enjoying better lives and better relationships. You can, too! Give me a call or set up an appointment and lets start figuring out the right direction and getting past the things that are in the way to help you have the best years of your life!
(650) 241-1720
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Palo Alto, CA 94306
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Kelley Parke
Counselor, PhD, LPCC
Verified
Verified
We can emerge from our struggles more sturdy, wise, and fulfilled than ever before. This is the opportunity hidden in life's challenges: they compel us to stretch and grow, to uncover untapped potentials, and to engage our lives in new and creative ways. My role is to serve as a support and guide to help you transform struggle into growth and change. I bring a warm and open heart, years of experience, and a thorough knowledge of a variety of therapeutic methods including leading-edge mindfulness-based approaches.
(650) 290-7765
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Palo Alto, CA 94306
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Shelly Sarig Nadav
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I'm a licensed psychotherapist experienced in working with individuals of all ages, as well as couples, and families. I also provide parent guidance to assist parents in promoting their child's well being and improve family communication. I see my role as helping people recognize underlying core issues and blind spots that may be preventing them from achieving a sense of peace and fulfillment. Learning new ways of coping, and of relating to self and others, can further improve confidence and vitality, as well as the capacity to engage in satisfying personal and professional relationships.
(650) 546-7883
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Palo Alto, CA 94301
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Tomasz Skiba
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I specialize in providing empowering online, Video-Therapy(Telehealth) for adults of all ages and backgrounds. I value diversity, individuality, authenticity, acceptance, and compassion. I build my professional relationship with clients by establishing safety, trust and openness. I see clients with a broad range of difficulties such as personal growth struggles, work stress, stress, health & wellness, anxiety, depression, men's sexual dysfunction, and many others. I utilize a client-centered approach to create an individual plan consisting of a variety of therapeutic modalities to promote change, growth, awareness, and empowerment.
(650) 410-8172
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Palo Alto, CA 94304
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Not accepting new clients
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Megan Irvin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, who believes in the importance of prioritizing mental health. Seeking out therapy means you value yourself and the relationships you are in. In order for clients to access their most authentic feelings, I feel the therapeutic environment is key. I provide an inviting, non-judgmental space to process the challenges that are present in your life, and work with a strength-based, solution-focused approach.
(650) 727-1173
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Palo Alto, CA 94306
Not accepting new clients
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Christiane Zenteno
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Dr. Zenteno is a licensed clinical psychologist with clinical and research interests in the areas of trauma, stress, and health. She has expertise working with adults from a multitude of backgrounds, presenting with a wide range of psychological concerns. She utilizes a collaborative, integrative approach to treatment. She believes in teaching evidence-based tools for coping and change, as well as facilitating insight into behavior, emotions, and relational patterns.
(650) 600-0184
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Palo Alto, CA 94301
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Nazanin Khatami
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, ATR
Verified
Verified
This-is-important! It won’t go away when you turn your back. It won’t sort itself out while you distract yourself with other things. You may well need a hand in resolving things but only YOU can take the first step and ask for that help, which we are all PERFECTLY allowed to need sometimes. Resilience isn’t about never being angry, sad, fearful or guilty. It is about knowing how to respond appropriately.
(650) 300-0481
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Palo Alto, CA 94301
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Alice Ruzicka
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
My typical client is a child or young adult who is struggling in school. My job is to determine why he or she is struggling and to prescribe solutions. To do this I must have a full picture of the individual's strengths and areas of need. I also see adults and seniors. I have many years of experience of assisting people of a wide variety of ages and assist parents through the school system and through their lives. Please call if you have questions that I might be able to answer.
(408) 706-7124
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Palo Alto, CA 94306
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Robin Mullery
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Verified
Verified
I specialize in working with individual adult men and women going through a wide range of emotional and relationship difficulties including: * depression * anxiety * stress * relationship problems * low self-esteem * complicated grief * life transitions * feeling stuck * the pain and complication of growing up in a challenging parent/child relationship *
(650) 282-3990
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Palo Alto, CA 94306
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Andrew Gottlieb, PhD Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Trained at Yale, Stanford Medical School and the University of Washington, I am a PhD Psychologist with over 20 years of experience. My specialty is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a proven technique that can teach you skills for dealing with your problems, quickly and without years of therapy. Through CBT, I have helped hundreds of people deal with difficult issues, including anxiety, depression, OCD, work issues, marriage and couples problems as well as other issues facing adults, teens and college students. I utilize a collaborative, supportive approach to teach CBT tools for thinking differently about situations in order to improve happiness.
(650) 492-6754
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Palo Alto, CA 94306
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Not accepting new clients
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Leighna Harrison
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
My therapy focuses on stress management and relaxation techniques for Silicon Valley professional women. To address the unique pressures facing females in tech, including but not limited to: work life balance, gender and race issues in the workplace, and professional advancement, I use evidence-based practices, informed by strengths and systemic perspectives, to help decrease stress and worry, and cultivate enhanced energy, joy, and vitality.
(650) 667-8127
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Palo Alto, CA 94303
Not accepting new clients
Photo of Micheal Ceccon, Counselor in Palo Alto, CA
Micheal Ceccon
Counselor, LPCC
Verified
Verified
Are you feeling frustrated, confused, stressed, depressed, or lost? Living a human life means learning to live with the human condition and the challenges that arise as a result - mortality, relationships, conflict, emotionality, suffering, and change. Therapy can help you adapt and adjust to experiences that can often be challenging and confusing; experiences that you may not always have the skills or insight to address. Therapy is meant to be a safe environment for you to process your experience of life to get emotional support, helpful feedback, and a healing perspective.
(650) 675-4085
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Palo Alto, CA 94303
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David Paul MacBryde
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I have worked for over 25 years with folks who have struggled with a range of internal, interpersonal, relational, and environmental challenges and questions. This includes: difficult thoughts; "stuck" patterns of behavior, including addictions; persistent sadness and depression; relationship and family difficulties; loneliness; thoughts of life-and-death; trauma; identity and sexuality questions; experiences of madness; and other difficult life situations. I focus on working with adolescents (16+), young adults (18-25), and adults of all ages. I also work with men of all ages on questions of masculinity and "manhood".
(650) 382-4978
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Palo Alto, CA 94301
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Liana Huang
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, ASW
Verified
Verified
When we are exposed to trauma at an early age, it can seriously impact how we feel about ourselves and our relationships with others. Trauma can also profoundly affect whether we feel this is a safe world and can contribute to depression, anxiety, and relational/familial issues. My practice is from a strengths-based, trauma-informed perspective with a non-judgmental framework. I aim to understand clients’ internal responses and to provide more options for emotional regulation and problem-solving.
(650) 590-5776
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Palo Alto, CA 94301
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Mabel Yiu
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
Verified
** We are now contracted with Kaiser Permanente.** Stuck in anxiety, depression, and unhappy relationships? You may find yourself feeling down, overwhelmed; over-thinking, and doubting if you would ever feel joy. You are not alone. It is POSSIBLE to feel better so you can have the relationships, career, and the life that you want.
(650) 557-2678
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Palo Alto, CA 94303
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Cynthia Little
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I have experience working in non-profits in both Community-Based and School-Based Mental Health settings. I have a passion for working with adolescents, teens, and adults in order to help them learn the necessary coping skills during life's transitions.
(650) 249-7951
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Palo Alto, CA 94303
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Photo of Karen Elizabeth Otte, Psychologist in Palo Alto, CA
Karen Elizabeth Otte
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Are you feeling stuck, lost, depressed or anxious? Are you asking yourself, "Is this as good as it gets?" I specialize in helping people become clearer about what really matters to them. Together we can try to understand what keeps you from moving ahead to creating a vital, passionate life. My style is collaborative - warm and interactive, yet also honest and straightforward. Let's help you create the life you've always wanted.
(650) 409-7643
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Palo Alto, CA 94301
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Is online therapy a good option?

Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.

What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?

Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.

What type of therapist is right for me?

Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.

Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?

The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors. Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.

What type of therapy is right for me?

The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.

Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?

Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.