Therapists in Palo Alto, CA
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Lisa Austin
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Dr. Austin is a licensed psychologist with over 20 years of experience. Her clinical focus is in the area of interpersonal dynamics and life transition. Dr. Austin has extensive experience treating couples who may be looking for relationship enhancement, coping with infertility, or experiencing a crisis and in need of intensive therapy. She uses an evidence-based model developed by Dr. John Gottman that has been shown to transform relationships and enhance intimacy. Additionally, prior to beginning her graduate studies, Dr. Austin worked as a student counselor and as a child advocate for the National Center for Youth Law .

Wynn Anderson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Are you thinking about making a change or have you found yourself in the midst of an unexpected challenge? I specialize in working with people navigating life transitions, struggling with anxiety, depression, experiencing sleep problems, relationship difficulties, school issues or managing ADHD. I help my clients uncover core issues and build the skills to succeed in the long-term. As a licensed psychotherapist with experience in counseling across the lifespan, I employ a warm, compassionate client-centered approach. Additionally, I have advanced training from the University of Pennsylvania in behavioral sleep medicine and CBT-I.

Amanda Martino
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Anxiety, depression, stress, loneliness, difficulties in school/work/family and relationships, feeling "not enough"....being a human is really hard. People aren’t weak, damaged, or broken for struggling with life and seeking therapy. You are brave, strong, courageous, curious, insightful, inspirational, proactive and worthy of support. Therapy gives you a chance to explore who you are and learn to identify what you feel really proud of. We can identify what things aren’t working well for you and what you can do about those to improve how you feel on a daily basis and about life overall.

Dhara Jani
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Happiness & Health are within your reach! No matter what your problem is just know that you don’t have to face it alone. Are you feeling anxious, depressed, and having difficulty motivating yourself? Are you struggling to keep your daily routine to lead your life to the fullest? Are you having difficulty in your relationships or understanding your emotions? I can help you understand, cope with and overcome the problems so that you can live a healthy, happy, and peaceful life. I also embed multicultural competence and cultural factors throughout my work with clients.

George Calin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Our goals in therapy are always to reduce suffering and increase happiness. Achieving this requires two essential components. First, we need awareness of how our minds work and how to help them heal. I bring that. And second, we need a willingness to look clearly at oneself and to allow new ways of thinking and acting to develop. That is the client's responsibility. Together, our job is to create a space that is open, trusting and full of genuine acceptance of whatever arises. From there it is almost certain that your life will change in welcome ways.

Nicole Redzic
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with extensive training and experience in a wide range of treatment concerns. I work with young adults, adolescents, children, and adults who are experiencing various types of depression and mood difficulties, anxiety, stress, eating disorders, addictions, and relationship or peer-related problems. My approach draws from cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic therapies supported by research, and is tailored to meet the specific needs of the individual. I also incorporate mindfulness and positive psychology approaches focused on enhancing happiness, resilience, satisfaction, and meaning.

Stacy Scales
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Hi there, I’m Stacy. I specialize in working with teenagers and young adults. I can help you add tools to your toolbox so you can better manage stress, heal old wounds to experience a deeper sense of emotional freedom, and establish important boundaries with others. I have worked with those who have experienced depression, anxiety, and childhood trauma. I am also an ally for the LGBTQ+ community.

Christina Miller-Martinez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I imagine therapy as a means of deepening self knowledge and part of that is learning to recognize the messages that your body is sending you. Well-versed in the language of the body, I am skilled in facilitating the process of reintegration - learning to listen to what your body has to tell you, translating the messages from your own body, and utilizing the information of your lived somatic experience as part of your decision-making process.

Pilar M. Placone
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified
Verified
The relationship between therapist and client is one of the most unique and confidential relationships there is. Studies show the alliance the therapist cultivates with his/her/them client is crucial to therapeutic-effectivity. Helping you review your life and identify the changes you want to make is a sacred and respectful process. I provide each client the best quality care and will support you in examining the underlying issues causing pain and discouraging patterns. I am honest, compassionate, directive, and I want you to see promising changes in the life you want and deserve as soon as possible.
Margo Rao
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Hello! I'm glad you've found my profile. I hope to walk alongside you through this journey toward healing. There is so much unknown in our daily lives and when we mix in emotions, trials, and stress we can feel derailed. You are not alone. I take a collaborative and empathetic approach with my clients that allows for open, non-judgmental, and safe space to explore feelings.
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Katherine Page (Viret)
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
There are many reasons you may be seeking therapy: you may want help with a specific issue (divorce, loss, depression, anxiety), you may not be exactly sure why you want help other than a vague sense that things aren't right, or you may be experiencing discontent, anxiety or depression even though you function at a high level and are living a "good" life.
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April R Holman PHD A Professional Psychology Corp
Psychologist, MA, PhD, MFT
Verified
Verified
I view psychotherapy as a collaborative process helping clients enhance their coping and adaptation. I have extensive experience using a diverse array of evidence-based treatment interventions, and often integrate strategies. Treatment goals are established with the client, using those tools that best fit client's goals, whether more limited or far reaching in scope. I work with adults, kids 12 years and older,adults, the elderly,and couples. For kids peer pressure, bullying, academic problems, self harm, developmental transitions, parenting issues among other problems are addressed . Please view my website for an in-depth view of how I work with clients.

Inge M Hansen
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I'm here to help you flourish as the fullest, most authentic version of yourself. Together we can explore your stuck and hurt places, hold them with compassion, and build capacity to handle feelings and life situations that currently feel baffling and overwhelming. Many of us have been taught to analyze and intellectualize our way through life's challenges, yet often our greatest wisdom is available not just from our minds but from our bodies and emotions. I can help you to connect and integrate these aspects of yourself to offer you deeper awareness of yourself, your relationships, and of new possibilities available to you.

Jacqui Lewis
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR-BC
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.

Daniel J Handelman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
Verified
8 Endorsed
Verified
8 Endorsed
If you're experiencing anxiety or depression, or just feeling lost, you're not alone. Having a non-judgemental space to explore your inner world can help you relieve symptoms and live a more authentic and connected life. My role as a therapist is to help you improve your relationships both with yourself and others, strive for a meaningful and authentic life, and live more courageously. Together, we will collaborate to help you gain insight into your strengths and values, and discover what may be holding you back.

L. Jasmine Dobbs-Marsh
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Each person has unique strengths and needs that can change over the course of therapy. My approach is collaborative, emotion-focused, interpersonally-oriented, and culturally responsive. I believe that no matter the struggle or mental health challenge, everyone has the capacity to grow, change, and find a meaningful life. I value working with you to chart a path for therapy that draws on your lived experience and my expertise in evidence-based treatments, so that I can walk alongside you as you move courageously toward the life you want to live. My work includes individual psychotherapy, trauma treatment, and couple/family therapy.

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.

Brandee Sosa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
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.

Dr. Erin Gallagher Armer
Psychologist, PhD, PMH-C
Verified
Verified
Are you or your child having trouble taking care of mental and physical health or maintaining supportive relationships with others while managing a chronic illness? Do you feel like you need to appear strong and knowledgeable on the outside even if you are confused and scared on the inside? When a family member has a chronic illness, the constant uncertainty and intense focus on care needs can shift family roles, reduce confidence, and increase isolation. With support, you can learn coping and communication skills that can help you make difficult decisions, face unexpected challenges, and experience realistic hope for your future.

Sheila Levin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CEDS
Verified
Verified
People who struggle with eating disorders often feel alone, ashamed and out of control. Even experienced healthcare providers can unintentionally minimize, overlook or invalidate the suffering eating disorders inflict on the health and wellbeing of those seeking help. Sufferers might begin to believe they do not deserve care, or that they are not “sick enough” to be taken seriously. As a result, far too many people stop reaching out. Eating disorders affect people of all shapes, sizes, genders, ages, races and nationalities. Therefore, treatment needs to be flexible and adaptive to meet the needs of a diverse population.
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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.