Male Therapists in Evergreen Park, Palo Alto, CA
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!
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!
John Quasarano
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
2 Endorsed
Evergreen Park, Palo Alto, CA 94306
I enjoy working with children/teens, adults, couples and families. Many people seeking psychotherapy have found difficulties in their relationships with others or have simply found that their typical ways of coping with difficulties no longer work. My approach is to bring awareness, sensitivity, and compassion to our joint effort to broaden your self-understanding. The strength of this approach lies not in gaining insight alone and learning how to think correctly about our problems, but in connecting both thought and feeling, opening channels of communication between head and heart that might be blocked for one reason or another.
I enjoy working with children/teens, adults, couples and families. Many people seeking psychotherapy have found difficulties in their relationships with others or have simply found that their typical ways of coping with difficulties no longer work. My approach is to bring awareness, sensitivity, and compassion to our joint effort to broaden your self-understanding. The strength of this approach lies not in gaining insight alone and learning how to think correctly about our problems, but in connecting both thought and feeling, opening channels of communication between head and heart that might be blocked for one reason or another.
I find great meaning in helping adults struggling with stress and navigating big life questions, particularly when triggered by change, loss or trauma. My practice focuses on exploring deeper aspects of oneself while using insights to live a fuller, more meaningful and values-driven life. Although I specialize in long-term approaches focused on personal growth, my extensive training in brief evidence-based and skills-focused models of care offers great flexibility. In addition to my practice, I've written two books (a trauma treatment manual and a psychedelic integration guide) and previously worked at the National Center for PTSD.
I find great meaning in helping adults struggling with stress and navigating big life questions, particularly when triggered by change, loss or trauma. My practice focuses on exploring deeper aspects of oneself while using insights to live a fuller, more meaningful and values-driven life. Although I specialize in long-term approaches focused on personal growth, my extensive training in brief evidence-based and skills-focused models of care offers great flexibility. In addition to my practice, I've written two books (a trauma treatment manual and a psychedelic integration guide) and previously worked at the National Center for PTSD.
What do I do if my child can focus on interesting things but takes 3 hours to do 30 minutes of homework? What if my child doesn't seem to be doing as well as I thought they would in school, can something be done? How do I stop feeling so down and blue, or anxious? What if I had a concussion and I am not getting better, but the doctor told me to just rest and do nothing, are there ways for me to improve my condition? Do I have the early signs of dementia? what can be done if I do? My child went to college and failed, is there hope for them to get better? I provide solutions to these questions and more!
What do I do if my child can focus on interesting things but takes 3 hours to do 30 minutes of homework? What if my child doesn't seem to be doing as well as I thought they would in school, can something be done? How do I stop feeling so down and blue, or anxious? What if I had a concussion and I am not getting better, but the doctor told me to just rest and do nothing, are there ways for me to improve my condition? Do I have the early signs of dementia? what can be done if I do? My child went to college and failed, is there hope for them to get better? I provide solutions to these questions and more!
The clients I work with are typically capable, driven professionals (often working in tech), who feels stuck in patterns they can intellectually understand but haven’t been able to change. They may struggle with overthinking, anxiety, procrastination, workaholism, or relationship strain, and feel frustrated that insight alone hasn’t translated into action. What they want is clarity, momentum, and relief—not by avoiding discomfort, but by building skills and changing how they think, respond, and operate day to day. Their goal is to feel more relaxed and confident, build healthy relationships, and to create a more fulfilling life.
The clients I work with are typically capable, driven professionals (often working in tech), who feels stuck in patterns they can intellectually understand but haven’t been able to change. They may struggle with overthinking, anxiety, procrastination, workaholism, or relationship strain, and feel frustrated that insight alone hasn’t translated into action. What they want is clarity, momentum, and relief—not by avoiding discomfort, but by building skills and changing how they think, respond, and operate day to day. Their goal is to feel more relaxed and confident, build healthy relationships, and to create a more fulfilling life.
I help thoughtful, driven adults and teens break old patterns and build steadier, more connected lives—where impact and soul align. Many clients are negotiating the tension between ambition and emotional well-being, appearing capable on the outside but conflicted inside. They may wrestle with relationships, anxiety, or quiet dissatisfaction, and have outgrown old coping strategies without yet knowing what comes next.
I help thoughtful, driven adults and teens break old patterns and build steadier, more connected lives—where impact and soul align. Many clients are negotiating the tension between ambition and emotional well-being, appearing capable on the outside but conflicted inside. They may wrestle with relationships, anxiety, or quiet dissatisfaction, and have outgrown old coping strategies without yet knowing what comes next.
I work primarily with teenage boys and adult men and women. My work addresses a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, learning differences, attention and executive functioning deficits, divorce and other family issues, substance abuse and dependence, parenting, health concerns, stage of life issues, professional stresses and transitions, and deeper exploration of emotional, psychological and spiritual issues. Many of my teenage patients are facing a combination of family, school and social issues. My adult patients are often seeking assistance with personal and family issues, struggles in the workplace, and deeper issues relating to meaning, purpose and spiritual direction.
I work primarily with teenage boys and adult men and women. My work addresses a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, learning differences, attention and executive functioning deficits, divorce and other family issues, substance abuse and dependence, parenting, health concerns, stage of life issues, professional stresses and transitions, and deeper exploration of emotional, psychological and spiritual issues. Many of my teenage patients are facing a combination of family, school and social issues. My adult patients are often seeking assistance with personal and family issues, struggles in the workplace, and deeper issues relating to meaning, purpose and spiritual direction.
You’re an adult who looks capable on the outside but feels stuck inside, wrestling with relationship issues, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, or the aftereffects of PTSD and trauma. You want steadier mood, healthier connections, and a clearer sense of who you are. In a safe, supportive space, I help you slow down, name what’s happening, and connect patterns to their roots. Together we build skills for boundaries, communication, and emotion regulation so you can move from reactivity to choice and create relationships that actually support you.
You’re an adult who looks capable on the outside but feels stuck inside, wrestling with relationship issues, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, or the aftereffects of PTSD and trauma. You want steadier mood, healthier connections, and a clearer sense of who you are. In a safe, supportive space, I help you slow down, name what’s happening, and connect patterns to their roots. Together we build skills for boundaries, communication, and emotion regulation so you can move from reactivity to choice and create relationships that actually support you.
Yan Katz is a psychotherapist in San Diego working with high performers, founders, executives, combat veterans, and couples who've built extraordinary lives — and still sense something essential is missing beneath the achievement.
Drawing on psychodynamic depth, somatic processing, and existential inquiry, Yan offers ketamine-assisted psychotherapy and structured psychedelic integration for clients where conventional therapy has reached its ceiling.
From immigrant roots to boardrooms and backstage with Grammy winners — Yan has lived the gap he helps others close.
Yan Katz is a psychotherapist in San Diego working with high performers, founders, executives, combat veterans, and couples who've built extraordinary lives — and still sense something essential is missing beneath the achievement.
Drawing on psychodynamic depth, somatic processing, and existential inquiry, Yan offers ketamine-assisted psychotherapy and structured psychedelic integration for clients where conventional therapy has reached its ceiling.
From immigrant roots to boardrooms and backstage with Grammy winners — Yan has lived the gap he helps others close.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) specializing in teen and adolescent therapy in San Jose and Palo Alto, CA. I help young clients & their families navigate anxiety, OCD, ADHD, school stress, peer relationships, and family challenges using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), and play-based interventions. My goal is to empower teens to understand their thoughts, manage emotions, and develop practical skills that improve their everyday life at school, home, and with friends. I incorporate parent and family involvement when helpful, particularly for younger teens or complex issues.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) specializing in teen and adolescent therapy in San Jose and Palo Alto, CA. I help young clients & their families navigate anxiety, OCD, ADHD, school stress, peer relationships, and family challenges using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), and play-based interventions. My goal is to empower teens to understand their thoughts, manage emotions, and develop practical skills that improve their everyday life at school, home, and with friends. I incorporate parent and family involvement when helpful, particularly for younger teens or complex issues.
On the outside, you have it all figured out. You’re the guy people rely on—the one who stays calm, works hard, and gets things done. But internally, the engine is redlining.
Maybe you’re stuck in a loop of overthinking, feeling a quiet sense of dread you can’t quite name, or dealing with a "numbness" that makes your life feel like a performance. You’ve tried logic and willpower, but they aren’t working anymore.
On the outside, you have it all figured out. You’re the guy people rely on—the one who stays calm, works hard, and gets things done. But internally, the engine is redlining.
Maybe you’re stuck in a loop of overthinking, feeling a quiet sense of dread you can’t quite name, or dealing with a "numbness" that makes your life feel like a performance. You’ve tried logic and willpower, but they aren’t working anymore.
Trained at Yale, Stanford, and the University of Washington, I am a PhD Psychologist with over 20 years of experience. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to teach you skills for dealing with your problems quickly and without drugs. 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 to improve happiness and reduce emotional pain.
Trained at Yale, Stanford, and the University of Washington, I am a PhD Psychologist with over 20 years of experience. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to teach you skills for dealing with your problems quickly and without drugs. 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 to improve happiness and reduce emotional pain.
I am Dr. Eleuterio Mendoza, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with more than 9 years of experience in the mental health field. I work with adolescents and adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, psychosis, trauma, sleep problems, grief, LGBTQ issues, relationship issues, self-esteem, bipolar disorder I and II, loneliness, and addiction (both behavioral and chemical). I approach each client's mental health issue by considering what is happening in the brain, lifestyle factors (such as sleep, diet, exercise, and substance use), current and past stressors, genetics, and developmental experiences.
I am Dr. Eleuterio Mendoza, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with more than 9 years of experience in the mental health field. I work with adolescents and adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, psychosis, trauma, sleep problems, grief, LGBTQ issues, relationship issues, self-esteem, bipolar disorder I and II, loneliness, and addiction (both behavioral and chemical). I approach each client's mental health issue by considering what is happening in the brain, lifestyle factors (such as sleep, diet, exercise, and substance use), current and past stressors, genetics, and developmental experiences.
Are you looking for skills and an actionable plan that can help you with stress, anxiety, low energy, or low motivation? You are conscientious and smart, yet feel overwhelmed by high demands or new changes. You have also experienced a difficult childhood, characterized trauma or many incidents of invalidation, such as constant criticism and high expectation by your parents. As someone who grew up in an emotionally-challenged family and has worked in highly competitive environments, I have likely been in your shoes. Many of my clients are employees of Google, Meta, Amazon, and other large tech companies.
Are you looking for skills and an actionable plan that can help you with stress, anxiety, low energy, or low motivation? You are conscientious and smart, yet feel overwhelmed by high demands or new changes. You have also experienced a difficult childhood, characterized trauma or many incidents of invalidation, such as constant criticism and high expectation by your parents. As someone who grew up in an emotionally-challenged family and has worked in highly competitive environments, I have likely been in your shoes. Many of my clients are employees of Google, Meta, Amazon, and other large tech companies.
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Struggling with anxiety, depression, stress? I am available to help. I am a licensed psychologist with over 10 years of experience providing care for adults. I will assist you with resolving your current distress with cognitive and behavioral techniques, that may also help reduce problems in the future. I also tailor therapy to best suit the individual needs of each client I work with. I meet with clients in-person or remotely according to your preference.
Struggling with anxiety, depression, stress? I am available to help. I am a licensed psychologist with over 10 years of experience providing care for adults. I will assist you with resolving your current distress with cognitive and behavioral techniques, that may also help reduce problems in the future. I also tailor therapy to best suit the individual needs of each client I work with. I meet with clients in-person or remotely according to your preference.
Healing isn't always linear. I believe it is important to honor your emotions and prioritize the things in life that bring you joy and purpose. In my practice, I focus on serving adolescents, college and graduate students, and young professionals going through life-stage transitions. I am passionate about working with API and Indigenous groups, and those transitioning to the mainland from Hawaii. My specialty areas include intergenerational familial conflict, issues surrounding acculturation, South and East Asian interracial relationship dynamics, and stress reduction with medical students.
Healing isn't always linear. I believe it is important to honor your emotions and prioritize the things in life that bring you joy and purpose. In my practice, I focus on serving adolescents, college and graduate students, and young professionals going through life-stage transitions. I am passionate about working with API and Indigenous groups, and those transitioning to the mainland from Hawaii. My specialty areas include intergenerational familial conflict, issues surrounding acculturation, South and East Asian interracial relationship dynamics, and stress reduction with medical students.
Do you want to find a greater sense of calm and insight into your life? Are you struggling with feeling you are repeating the same patterns over and over? If you are wanting to start a relationship or find yourself in a relationship and unsure how to hope for things to be different, be it with parents, partners, friends, or peers, feeling stuck and unable to change, it may be time to work with someone you trust and who can help you experience relief. I work with individuals to find their inner identity and the strength to live a life worth living.
Do you want to find a greater sense of calm and insight into your life? Are you struggling with feeling you are repeating the same patterns over and over? If you are wanting to start a relationship or find yourself in a relationship and unsure how to hope for things to be different, be it with parents, partners, friends, or peers, feeling stuck and unable to change, it may be time to work with someone you trust and who can help you experience relief. I work with individuals to find their inner identity and the strength to live a life worth living.
Is alcohol or another substance holding you back? Are you a professional or executive who has found that the one thing you haven't been able to overcome is substance use? Many clinicians don't truly understand the stress and loneliness that professional success can create. My experience as a senior executive and addiction professional can help you break free and achieve your true potential. Don't let substance abuse be the one thing you haven't been able to overcome as a professional. I utilize positive counseling techniques designed to capitalize on your strengths to help you overcome substance use and achieve your potential.
Is alcohol or another substance holding you back? Are you a professional or executive who has found that the one thing you haven't been able to overcome is substance use? Many clinicians don't truly understand the stress and loneliness that professional success can create. My experience as a senior executive and addiction professional can help you break free and achieve your true potential. Don't let substance abuse be the one thing you haven't been able to overcome as a professional. I utilize positive counseling techniques designed to capitalize on your strengths to help you overcome substance use and achieve your potential.
Don't Let Your Feelings Get The Best Of You. Is a persistent, overwhelming sense of grief and sadness preventing you from living the life you want? Are you dealing with intense emotions of shame, guilt, or hopelessness for seemingly no reason at all? Perhaps you have experienced a traumatic event or childhood neglect that is manifesting as fear, anxiety, or helplessness. Or it could be that you recognize the signs of depression but feel like you have nowhere to turn. If any of this sounds familiar, you are not alone. And I want to assure you that there is much we can do to help you find inner peace and greater contentment.
Don't Let Your Feelings Get The Best Of You. Is a persistent, overwhelming sense of grief and sadness preventing you from living the life you want? Are you dealing with intense emotions of shame, guilt, or hopelessness for seemingly no reason at all? Perhaps you have experienced a traumatic event or childhood neglect that is manifesting as fear, anxiety, or helplessness. Or it could be that you recognize the signs of depression but feel like you have nowhere to turn. If any of this sounds familiar, you are not alone. And I want to assure you that there is much we can do to help you find inner peace and greater contentment.
**Telehealth Video sessions are available** Are you having trouble controlling your drinking but feel like "rehab" isn't for you? Have loved ones in your life pleaded with you to stop? Is your alcohol or drug use causing relationship issues? Anxiety problems? I know exactly how you’re feeling. Alcohol or drug abuse can extremely difficult to manage on your own. For the last 19 years I’ve been helping clients navigate the personal recovery process and the trials and tribulations they come with it. If you are in a place in your life where you are ready to make some needed changes, I can help you be free from the grips of addiction.
**Telehealth Video sessions are available** Are you having trouble controlling your drinking but feel like "rehab" isn't for you? Have loved ones in your life pleaded with you to stop? Is your alcohol or drug use causing relationship issues? Anxiety problems? I know exactly how you’re feeling. Alcohol or drug abuse can extremely difficult to manage on your own. For the last 19 years I’ve been helping clients navigate the personal recovery process and the trials and tribulations they come with it. If you are in a place in your life where you are ready to make some needed changes, I can help you be free from the grips of addiction.
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As a man, why might I want to see a male therapist?
There are many reasons a man might wish to work with a male therapist, including a degree of shared identity, which may help client and therapist connect to each other and allow for a more free-flowing discussion of issues that can be deeply personal. Some men may feel more comfortable talking to a male therapist about relationship concerns, the pressures they feel around the roles society and family place on men, career or job challenges, self-esteem, or anger problems. For some men who have not had a male role models in their lives, a good male therapist may be especially helpful.
How can I find out about a therapist’s experience treating men?
Individuals looking for treatment should feel comfortable directly asking a therapist about their history treating men overall and the issues that arise in therapy with men. A good therapist will be happy to discuss such matters as well as their educational background, approach to treatment, and how they think they can aid a prospective client.
Can clients benefit from having a therapist of the same gender?
Therapy is not gender-specific, but some men as well as women feel more comfortable opening up about their experiences and history with therapists of a specific gender. An individual may feel that they have to explain less background information and be on the same page more quickly, particularly when discussing gender-specific challenges. That said, a good clinician can transcend most if not all gender concerns. Ultimately, the most important factor in therapy is the connection and trust the client is able to build with the practitioner.
Would a male therapist have specific training in treating men?
Generally, no. There are no certifications for treating men specifically, but there are continuing education classes that therapists may take that focus on treating men as a group. There are many therapists who focus on men and male issues in their treatment and therefore have experience and expertise in this domain.