Male Therapists in Old Palo Alto, Palo Alto, CA
I use an integrative approach that is based on the individual needs of the people in front of me and begins with compassion and empathy. I believe forming a strong therapeutic relationship is key for therapy to be successful. Rooted in person-centered therapy, I use empathy, respect, humor, and curiosity to guide treatment. From there, I weave various evidenced based practices together like Solution-Focused, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment therapy, attachment theory and mindfulness strategies to challenge, empower, build insight and guide you to healthier ways of managing life.
I use an integrative approach that is based on the individual needs of the people in front of me and begins with compassion and empathy. I believe forming a strong therapeutic relationship is key for therapy to be successful. Rooted in person-centered therapy, I use empathy, respect, humor, and curiosity to guide treatment. From there, I weave various evidenced based practices together like Solution-Focused, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment therapy, attachment theory and mindfulness strategies to challenge, empower, build insight and guide you to healthier ways of managing life.
Do you feel like you're not thriving? I can help. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, or grief, navigating difficult relationships, coping with major life transitions like divorce, separation, or career changes, dealing with cultural conflicts, or trying to heal from past trauma, I can support you in finding a path forward. I’m especially passionate about working with men and have spent nearly a decade leading and participating in men’s peer support and personal growth groups.
Do you feel like you're not thriving? I can help. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, or grief, navigating difficult relationships, coping with major life transitions like divorce, separation, or career changes, dealing with cultural conflicts, or trying to heal from past trauma, I can support you in finding a path forward. I’m especially passionate about working with men and have spent nearly a decade leading and participating in men’s peer support and personal growth groups.
I am a therapist that emphasizes action, curiosity and change; clients that work well with me tend to be open to learning how to use suffering as a vehicle for personal growth. I'm a hands-on therapist who is both gentle & incisive; I see my role in working with you as a compassionate, direct guide helping you navigate towards a more deeply healthy way of being. My passion is helping my patients - most often with trauma or deep fear - move towards a compassionate, calm presence in mind & body.
I am a therapist that emphasizes action, curiosity and change; clients that work well with me tend to be open to learning how to use suffering as a vehicle for personal growth. I'm a hands-on therapist who is both gentle & incisive; I see my role in working with you as a compassionate, direct guide helping you navigate towards a more deeply healthy way of being. My passion is helping my patients - most often with trauma or deep fear - move towards a compassionate, calm presence in mind & body.
Profound Transformations Are Possible for Suffering Professionals. I specialize in helping health care providers, lawyers, scientists, academics, and other psychologists achieve meaningful life changes through private consulting.
Profound Transformations Are Possible for Suffering Professionals. I specialize in helping health care providers, lawyers, scientists, academics, and other psychologists achieve meaningful life changes through private consulting.
You’ve been carrying a lot, navigating anxiety, depression, and burnout. I'd like you to know this is a safe place to be different. I've helped many that have felt different (or are neurodivergent with ADHD and/or Autism), feel calmer, more confident, and more in control of their emotions. I can like to help you with the anxiety that won’t quiet down, stress that builds from work or relationships, maybe even a sense of disconnection from the things you once enjoyed. You’re ready to understand yourself, rebuild balance, and find meaning again, without losing the creative, curious parts of you that make life worth living.
You’ve been carrying a lot, navigating anxiety, depression, and burnout. I'd like you to know this is a safe place to be different. I've helped many that have felt different (or are neurodivergent with ADHD and/or Autism), feel calmer, more confident, and more in control of their emotions. I can like to help you with the anxiety that won’t quiet down, stress that builds from work or relationships, maybe even a sense of disconnection from the things you once enjoyed. You’re ready to understand yourself, rebuild balance, and find meaning again, without losing the creative, curious parts of you that make life worth living.
I provide psychotherapy for individuals (adolescents, and adults), couples and families. I help individuals who are experiencing difficulties with anxiety, mood, problems with relationships, and various addictions. I work from a client-centered perspective that is both integrative, collaborative, and recovery-based (i.e., incorporates client's strengths as opposed to solely focusing on negatives or pathology). As such, I am able to draw upon my expertise in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical-Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Couples and Family Therapy to flexibly design treatment to meet the specific needs of my clients.
I provide psychotherapy for individuals (adolescents, and adults), couples and families. I help individuals who are experiencing difficulties with anxiety, mood, problems with relationships, and various addictions. I work from a client-centered perspective that is both integrative, collaborative, and recovery-based (i.e., incorporates client's strengths as opposed to solely focusing on negatives or pathology). As such, I am able to draw upon my expertise in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical-Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Couples and Family Therapy to flexibly design treatment to meet the specific needs of my clients.
Do you or someone you know worry way too much, feel tired all the time, or feel overwhelmed? Are you having difficulties with social situations or communication in your relationships? Not getting enough sleep, losing focus, or tend to procrastinate? If so, I can help! For over 15 years I have worked with individuals and families to connect, heal, and thrive. Hi, I'm David Arbulú, your friendly neighborhood therapist.
Do you or someone you know worry way too much, feel tired all the time, or feel overwhelmed? Are you having difficulties with social situations or communication in your relationships? Not getting enough sleep, losing focus, or tend to procrastinate? If so, I can help! For over 15 years I have worked with individuals and families to connect, heal, and thrive. Hi, I'm David Arbulú, your friendly neighborhood therapist.
You look successful, but you're exhausted by the pressure to perform. Sound familiar? Many of the professionals I work with are driven, yet struggle with anxiety, panic, or ADHD-related stress. You might feel "behind" an invisible timeline or stuck with a relentless inner critic. I’m a warm, down-to-earth therapist for high-achievers in San Mateo. I offer a logical, results-oriented way to find relief—fast. Together, we’ll soften the pressure so you can lead with confidence, not self-criticism.
You look successful, but you're exhausted by the pressure to perform. Sound familiar? Many of the professionals I work with are driven, yet struggle with anxiety, panic, or ADHD-related stress. You might feel "behind" an invisible timeline or stuck with a relentless inner critic. I’m a warm, down-to-earth therapist for high-achievers in San Mateo. I offer a logical, results-oriented way to find relief—fast. Together, we’ll soften the pressure so you can lead with confidence, not self-criticism.
For over 24 years, I've collaborated with people to resolve their psychological trauma, phobias, anxiety & stress as well as maximize responses to their medical diagnoses, treatments & conditions. This clinical focus stems from both a personal medical challenge since age 12 and research on treating women with breast cancer and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Yet Kaiser research (1998) finding 70% of primary care visits are driven by mental, emotional and relational issues highlights how mind and body are interwoven for each of us. This interplay provides leverage for preventive medicine, for responding to illness and for maximizing peak performance.
For over 24 years, I've collaborated with people to resolve their psychological trauma, phobias, anxiety & stress as well as maximize responses to their medical diagnoses, treatments & conditions. This clinical focus stems from both a personal medical challenge since age 12 and research on treating women with breast cancer and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Yet Kaiser research (1998) finding 70% of primary care visits are driven by mental, emotional and relational issues highlights how mind and body are interwoven for each of us. This interplay provides leverage for preventive medicine, for responding to illness and for maximizing peak performance.
You may feel overwhelmed by life's complexities and the challenges within your relationships, seeking clarity and effective strategies to handle issues related to neurodiversity, high-performance demands, or personal and family challenges. It’s common to be a bit unsure about starting therapy, but together, we can work towards better mental health, personal growth, and even professional growth. This partnership will help you lead a more balanced and fulfilling life. In our sessions, you’ll find insights and practical tools to manage anxiety, stress, and relational conflicts, empowering you to thrive in every part of your life.
You may feel overwhelmed by life's complexities and the challenges within your relationships, seeking clarity and effective strategies to handle issues related to neurodiversity, high-performance demands, or personal and family challenges. It’s common to be a bit unsure about starting therapy, but together, we can work towards better mental health, personal growth, and even professional growth. This partnership will help you lead a more balanced and fulfilling life. In our sessions, you’ll find insights and practical tools to manage anxiety, stress, and relational conflicts, empowering you to thrive in every part 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!
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!
Tim Baima Individual, Couple, & Family Therapy Inc
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
12 Endorsed
Serves Area
I specialize in working with families, couples, and children & adolescents. I strive to form relationships with my clients built upon trust, authenticity and collaboration. Working together we are able to open and expand possibilities to heal from pain, transform destructive cycles, and grow towards richer, more satisfying lives and relationships. Relationships often get stuck because we are unaware of ways we have hurt others and been hurt ourselves. Sometimes our best efforts to make things better seem to exacerbate the problem. I work to raise insight, facilitate healing, and open possibilities to connect in more satisfying ways.
I specialize in working with families, couples, and children & adolescents. I strive to form relationships with my clients built upon trust, authenticity and collaboration. Working together we are able to open and expand possibilities to heal from pain, transform destructive cycles, and grow towards richer, more satisfying lives and relationships. Relationships often get stuck because we are unaware of ways we have hurt others and been hurt ourselves. Sometimes our best efforts to make things better seem to exacerbate the problem. I work to raise insight, facilitate healing, and open possibilities to connect in more satisfying ways.
Our relationships, work, and health can be stressful or fulfilling. There are specific, practical, scientifically proven methods for increasing happiness, success, and well being for yourself and in your relationships and significantly reducing anger, anxiety, stress, job loss, relationship conflicts, and hypertension. I have 15 years of clinical experience in bringing together best practices that work! I teach Stanford University's courses in Wisdom, Emotional Intelligence, Career Development, and related Research regarding the best and most practical methods for effectively reducing anger, anxiety, and stress, and significantly improving personal and professional relationships, health & well being, and professional goals and success.
Our relationships, work, and health can be stressful or fulfilling. There are specific, practical, scientifically proven methods for increasing happiness, success, and well being for yourself and in your relationships and significantly reducing anger, anxiety, stress, job loss, relationship conflicts, and hypertension. I have 15 years of clinical experience in bringing together best practices that work! I teach Stanford University's courses in Wisdom, Emotional Intelligence, Career Development, and related Research regarding the best and most practical methods for effectively reducing anger, anxiety, and stress, and significantly improving personal and professional relationships, health & well being, and professional goals and success.
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 with individuals, couples, and families who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about how to move forward. Many of my clients come to me navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, or relationship challenges, often during some of the most difficult and vulnerable moments in their lives.
I work with individuals, couples, and families who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about how to move forward. Many of my clients come to me navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, or relationship challenges, often during some of the most difficult and vulnerable moments in their lives.
My clients are thoughtful, driven professionals who appear successful on the outside but often feel emotionally overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of who they are beneath the roles they perform. Many are people of color working in tech, business, or other demanding environments, or immigrants and first-generation individuals navigating complex questions of identity, belonging, and cultural conflict. Despite their accomplishments, they may feel anxious, stuck, or unseen—and they’re not just looking to manage symptoms. They want space to reflect, to feel deeply, and to connect with a more authentic sense of self.
My clients are thoughtful, driven professionals who appear successful on the outside but often feel emotionally overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of who they are beneath the roles they perform. Many are people of color working in tech, business, or other demanding environments, or immigrants and first-generation individuals navigating complex questions of identity, belonging, and cultural conflict. Despite their accomplishments, they may feel anxious, stuck, or unseen—and they’re not just looking to manage symptoms. They want space to reflect, to feel deeply, and to connect with a more authentic sense of self.
Being a man today can feel isolating - pressure to succeed, uncertainty about what matters, and no clear place to talk about it. Maybe success at work just isn’t hitting like it used to. Or you look like you’re holding it together, while inside, doubt, distraction, or overthinking are running the show.
Many of the men I work with are successful on the outside, but feel stuck, disconnected, or unsure about what's next.
I specialize in helping you zoom out and see your life more clearly. Together, we’ll reconnect you with what matters and map out practical steps towards an aligned, meaningful future.
Being a man today can feel isolating - pressure to succeed, uncertainty about what matters, and no clear place to talk about it. Maybe success at work just isn’t hitting like it used to. Or you look like you’re holding it together, while inside, doubt, distraction, or overthinking are running the show.
Many of the men I work with are successful on the outside, but feel stuck, disconnected, or unsure about what's next.
I specialize in helping you zoom out and see your life more clearly. Together, we’ll reconnect you with what matters and map out practical steps towards an aligned, meaningful future.
I have over 15 years of experience working with those who have found success as measured by traditional standards, but are struggling to get beyond the next hurdle, whether at work or in their personal lives. Navigating these complexities can often feel overwhelming, especially when balancing personal aspirations with external expectations. Psychotherapy provides a unique space where you can confront and understand these feelings, and address what is holding you back.
I have over 15 years of experience working with those who have found success as measured by traditional standards, but are struggling to get beyond the next hurdle, whether at work or in their personal lives. Navigating these complexities can often feel overwhelming, especially when balancing personal aspirations with external expectations. Psychotherapy provides a unique space where you can confront and understand these feelings, and address what is holding you back.
My name is Dr. R. Austin Heafey - I am a licensed clinical psychologist who works with children, adolescents, parents and families. While every client is unique, my fundamental aim remains the same: improve self-esteem, build self-confidence and enrich my patient's self-worth. When a person has faith in their abilities and feels comfortable with who they are, they are better able to engage with the world they live in, the family they belong to and the life they deserve to experience. Put simply, my objective is to improve my patient's quality of life.
My name is Dr. R. Austin Heafey - I am a licensed clinical psychologist who works with children, adolescents, parents and families. While every client is unique, my fundamental aim remains the same: improve self-esteem, build self-confidence and enrich my patient's self-worth. When a person has faith in their abilities and feels comfortable with who they are, they are better able to engage with the world they live in, the family they belong to and the life they deserve to experience. Put simply, my objective is to improve my patient's quality of life.
I primarily (but not exclusively) work with boys, men, and athletes. I also see couples and families who might be feeling stuck or lost. Anger, depression, anxiety, bereavement, sports performance, relationship issues, fathering, or being a struggling or grumpy kid comprise the bulk of my caseload these days.
I primarily (but not exclusively) work with boys, men, and athletes. I also see couples and families who might be feeling stuck or lost. Anger, depression, anxiety, bereavement, sports performance, relationship issues, fathering, or being a struggling or grumpy kid comprise the bulk of my caseload these days.
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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.