Therapists in University South, Palo Alto, CA
Do you find yourself feeling anxious, depressed, angry, and overwhelmed? Do you continue to repeat the same patterns of being in unhealthy relationships, engaging in harmful behaviors that are not serving you in a good way, and continuously trying to find a way to numb the pain? I am a process-oriented and trauma-informed therapist who meets clients where they are at. I draw from the psychodynamic approach focusing on bringing the unconscious to the conscious to get to the root of the issue and explore defense mechanisms that have been adapted along the way.
Do you find yourself feeling anxious, depressed, angry, and overwhelmed? Do you continue to repeat the same patterns of being in unhealthy relationships, engaging in harmful behaviors that are not serving you in a good way, and continuously trying to find a way to numb the pain? I am a process-oriented and trauma-informed therapist who meets clients where they are at. I draw from the psychodynamic approach focusing on bringing the unconscious to the conscious to get to the root of the issue and explore defense mechanisms that have been adapted along the way.
Are you experiencing relationship issues with your partner or family members? I’m passionate about helping people have healthier relationships within themselves and with others. I work with couples and families who are stuck in conflict, seeking better communication, healing from past wounds, bridging cultural gaps, or adjusting to life transitions. I also provide individual therapy to support those affected by relational issues. We can work on managing anxiety, processing trauma, overcoming people-pleasing habits, improving emotional regulation, working through codependency, and embarking on a journey of healing and well-being.
Are you experiencing relationship issues with your partner or family members? I’m passionate about helping people have healthier relationships within themselves and with others. I work with couples and families who are stuck in conflict, seeking better communication, healing from past wounds, bridging cultural gaps, or adjusting to life transitions. I also provide individual therapy to support those affected by relational issues. We can work on managing anxiety, processing trauma, overcoming people-pleasing habits, improving emotional regulation, working through codependency, and embarking on a journey of healing and well-being.
As life unfolds, it often presents challenges that call for reflection, resilience, and change. Therapy can provide a space to better understand those obstacles—and yourself—so you can move toward the life you want.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in empathy and intellectual curiosity. I believe that asking the right questions can be more powerful than just offering advice, and I always keep your goals at the center of our work. I work well with teens—especially those who may be harder to reach—and prioritize building strong, trusting relationships with them.
As life unfolds, it often presents challenges that call for reflection, resilience, and change. Therapy can provide a space to better understand those obstacles—and yourself—so you can move toward the life you want.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in empathy and intellectual curiosity. I believe that asking the right questions can be more powerful than just offering advice, and I always keep your goals at the center of our work. I work well with teens—especially those who may be harder to reach—and prioritize building strong, trusting relationships with them.
Struggling with insomnia, anxiety, or depression? Dr. Lebus offers warm, evidence-based care to help you sleep better, manage stress, and improve your mood. She works with adults and adolescents to build practical tools for lasting change, restore healthy sleep, and support overall well-being in a compassionate, collaborative space.
Dr. Lebus is a licensed clinical psychologist with a specialty in behavioral sleep medicine and evidence-based treatment for anxiety and depression. Dr. Lebus is a clinical instructor at Stanford University’s Sleep Health and Insomnia Program within the Department of Psychiatry.
Struggling with insomnia, anxiety, or depression? Dr. Lebus offers warm, evidence-based care to help you sleep better, manage stress, and improve your mood. She works with adults and adolescents to build practical tools for lasting change, restore healthy sleep, and support overall well-being in a compassionate, collaborative space.
Dr. Lebus is a licensed clinical psychologist with a specialty in behavioral sleep medicine and evidence-based treatment for anxiety and depression. Dr. Lebus is a clinical instructor at Stanford University’s Sleep Health and Insomnia Program within the Department of Psychiatry.
Do you often feel overwhelmed by anxiety, racing thoughts, or self-doubt that won’t quiet down? Maybe you find yourself stuck in cycles of rumination or OCD, unable to rest or feel fully present. These patterns often trace back to earlier life experiences and unresolved stress. Therapy can help you make sense of these responses and start building a life that feels more grounded. I use a collaborative, client-centered approach that draws from somatic and mindfulness practices to help regulate your nervous system and create a more peaceful inner world.
Do you often feel overwhelmed by anxiety, racing thoughts, or self-doubt that won’t quiet down? Maybe you find yourself stuck in cycles of rumination or OCD, unable to rest or feel fully present. These patterns often trace back to earlier life experiences and unresolved stress. Therapy can help you make sense of these responses and start building a life that feels more grounded. I use a collaborative, client-centered approach that draws from somatic and mindfulness practices to help regulate your nervous system and create a more peaceful inner world.
I am a couple’s therapist here to help you heal relationship stress that prevents you from moving further forward in your partnership. These emotions leave you feeling insecure, shameful, lonely, unworthy and stuck in unhealthy patterns of behavior. Trauma can have negative emotional and physical effects and can lead to family/relationship issues. I specialize in solution-focused brief therapy, motivational interviewing, mindfulness and CBT. These approaches allow me to work with the client to decrease symptoms of anxiety and depression and other health/behavioral issues.
I am a couple’s therapist here to help you heal relationship stress that prevents you from moving further forward in your partnership. These emotions leave you feeling insecure, shameful, lonely, unworthy and stuck in unhealthy patterns of behavior. Trauma can have negative emotional and physical effects and can lead to family/relationship issues. I specialize in solution-focused brief therapy, motivational interviewing, mindfulness and CBT. These approaches allow me to work with the client to decrease symptoms of anxiety and depression and other health/behavioral issues.
As a clinical psychologist specializing in neuropsychological assessment, I help individuals and families understand their experiences through a nuanced lens of how our brain-based differences affect the way we learn, grow, and adapt throughout our lives.
My evaluations provide diagnostic clarification and identify each person's unique profile of strengths and vulnerabilities. I offer comprehensive evaluations with tailored recommendations for interventions, support, and accommodations, as well as more targeted assessments around specific concerns.
As a clinical psychologist specializing in neuropsychological assessment, I help individuals and families understand their experiences through a nuanced lens of how our brain-based differences affect the way we learn, grow, and adapt throughout our lives.
My evaluations provide diagnostic clarification and identify each person's unique profile of strengths and vulnerabilities. I offer comprehensive evaluations with tailored recommendations for interventions, support, and accommodations, as well as more targeted assessments around specific concerns.
I offer concierge therapy services in Palo Alto and the greater Bay Area. I am committed to uniquely serving individuals and family systems to support clients in navigating their complex and fast-paced lives. Whether it is a specific obstacle you are trying to overcome, a desire to gain insight into your past, or a wish to explore new directions and how to move forward; there are countless ways to benefit from therapy. I work with clients between the ages of 10-65, though my specialty is working with adolescents. My expertise is in trauma and early attachment challenges, as well as neurodivergence and social phobia.
I offer concierge therapy services in Palo Alto and the greater Bay Area. I am committed to uniquely serving individuals and family systems to support clients in navigating their complex and fast-paced lives. Whether it is a specific obstacle you are trying to overcome, a desire to gain insight into your past, or a wish to explore new directions and how to move forward; there are countless ways to benefit from therapy. I work with clients between the ages of 10-65, though my specialty is working with adolescents. My expertise is in trauma and early attachment challenges, as well as neurodivergence and social phobia.
Do you feel as though your anxiety and depression are unmanageable? How about feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or helplessness like you’ve hit rock bottom and are struggling to find hope for tomorrow? Once we start to unravel the details of our past and trauma we give ourselves the ability to process feelings that we have long suppressed. I aim to collaborate with you and provide tools to decrease the challenging feelings you are currently facing and achieve a more integrated and balanced sense of self, leading to emotional healing and personal growth.
Do you feel as though your anxiety and depression are unmanageable? How about feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or helplessness like you’ve hit rock bottom and are struggling to find hope for tomorrow? Once we start to unravel the details of our past and trauma we give ourselves the ability to process feelings that we have long suppressed. I aim to collaborate with you and provide tools to decrease the challenging feelings you are currently facing and achieve a more integrated and balanced sense of self, leading to emotional healing and personal growth.
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Psychologist, PsyD, QME, Author
University South, Palo Alto, CA 94301
I’m Dr. Dean Leav. I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
I’m Dr. Dean Leav. I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
Are you hindered by anxiety, depression, or trauma, preventing you from expressing your authentic self? Do you find yourself trapped in navigating challenging family and relationship situations? Every minor issue now feels incredibly overwhelming, reopening past wounds and creating new ones. Despite attempting to bury the pain, it persists, leaving you feeling isolated and tormented. The constant exhaustion, stress, and anger make you question your resilience. Unsure of where to seek assistance, you don't have to endure this painful journey by yourself. I aim to assist you in achieving a more integrated and balanced sense of self.
Are you hindered by anxiety, depression, or trauma, preventing you from expressing your authentic self? Do you find yourself trapped in navigating challenging family and relationship situations? Every minor issue now feels incredibly overwhelming, reopening past wounds and creating new ones. Despite attempting to bury the pain, it persists, leaving you feeling isolated and tormented. The constant exhaustion, stress, and anger make you question your resilience. Unsure of where to seek assistance, you don't have to endure this painful journey by yourself. I aim to assist you in achieving a more integrated and balanced sense of self.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, specializing in grief, addiction, and trauma. In the late 1990’s, I had the privilege of running the Ronald McDonald House at Stanford. At that time, I witnessed first hand the power and strength of the human spirit. In my work with Kara in Palo Alto (Grief counseling agency), the Addictions Institute, the Camden Center (treatment for anxiety and addiction) and Abilities United (serving nuerodivergent clients), I have had the privilege of working with many diverse populations. I bring years of evidence-based practices to my work.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, specializing in grief, addiction, and trauma. In the late 1990’s, I had the privilege of running the Ronald McDonald House at Stanford. At that time, I witnessed first hand the power and strength of the human spirit. In my work with Kara in Palo Alto (Grief counseling agency), the Addictions Institute, the Camden Center (treatment for anxiety and addiction) and Abilities United (serving nuerodivergent clients), I have had the privilege of working with many diverse populations. I bring years of evidence-based practices to my work.
I am a Board-certified sleep psychologist who specializes in the treatment of sleep disorders, including insomnia and nightmares. Sometimes sleep challenges follow significant life changes, stress, or trauma, or accompany other health concerns. Sleep difficulties can take a toll on quality of life, well-being, and the ability to be fully present and engaged in what is most meaningful. Sleep-focused therapy can improve sleep quality, boost daytime alertness, and enhance overall health.
I am a Board-certified sleep psychologist who specializes in the treatment of sleep disorders, including insomnia and nightmares. Sometimes sleep challenges follow significant life changes, stress, or trauma, or accompany other health concerns. Sleep difficulties can take a toll on quality of life, well-being, and the ability to be fully present and engaged in what is most meaningful. Sleep-focused therapy can improve sleep quality, boost daytime alertness, and enhance overall health.
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.
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.
Are you struggling to process depression, anxiety, relationship/family issues, and trauma? These emotional ruptures can cause major disruptions in our lives. The work to process these types of life events is multifaceted, and I can help you identify your feelings and potential relational patterns, build tolerance and acceptance around challenging ones, and set meaningful goals. In order to do so, I utilize various therapeutic approaches consisting of ACT, CBT, IFS, and Problem-Solving Therapy, and somatic interventions.
Are you struggling to process depression, anxiety, relationship/family issues, and trauma? These emotional ruptures can cause major disruptions in our lives. The work to process these types of life events is multifaceted, and I can help you identify your feelings and potential relational patterns, build tolerance and acceptance around challenging ones, and set meaningful goals. In order to do so, I utilize various therapeutic approaches consisting of ACT, CBT, IFS, and Problem-Solving Therapy, and somatic interventions.
Nazanin Khatami
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, ATR
1 Endorsed
University South, Palo Alto, CA 94301
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.
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.
Life's problems can feel much more difficult when faced alone. Perhaps you are struggling with a painful loss, are overwhelmed by fear, anger, loneliness or depression. You may be stuck in patterns of negative, self-critical thinking and inner pressure may cause you to feel tense and exhausted. You may feel shame and hopelessness and your means of coping such as avoidance, procrastination, withdrawal or overeating adds to your distress. I help people struggling with anxiety, panic, depression, phobias, eating issues, and relationship distress to understand these problems and develop skills to feel better and create happier lives.
Life's problems can feel much more difficult when faced alone. Perhaps you are struggling with a painful loss, are overwhelmed by fear, anger, loneliness or depression. You may be stuck in patterns of negative, self-critical thinking and inner pressure may cause you to feel tense and exhausted. You may feel shame and hopelessness and your means of coping such as avoidance, procrastination, withdrawal or overeating adds to your distress. I help people struggling with anxiety, panic, depression, phobias, eating issues, and relationship distress to understand these problems and develop skills to feel better and create happier lives.
We offer therapy for Pacific Mind Health patients who are also receiving care through our medication management program, providing a connected and supportive treatment experience. Veronica Calkins is a licensed clinical social worker specializing in trauma, crisis, grief, anxiety, and relationships. She is trained in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and family and couples therapy. She is certified in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), and deep-brain theta stimulation.
We offer therapy for Pacific Mind Health patients who are also receiving care through our medication management program, providing a connected and supportive treatment experience. Veronica Calkins is a licensed clinical social worker specializing in trauma, crisis, grief, anxiety, and relationships. She is trained in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and family and couples therapy. She is certified in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), and deep-brain theta stimulation.
Patrice Perillo, Career Transition Specialist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW, CHT
2 Endorsed
University South, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Are you struggling with CAREER TRANSITION or JOB DISSATISFACTION? If you're feeling stuck, confused or overwhelmed about what you want to do next I can help. Together, we'll look at where you are now & where you want to be. I'll help you get clear about what direction to go and map out a PLAN to get you there. I'll help you get rid of the NEGATIVE THINKING, self-sabotage, and fear that keeps you stuck. You'll get CLARITY and FOCUS and develop the tools and strategies to achieve your goals.
Are you struggling with CAREER TRANSITION or JOB DISSATISFACTION? If you're feeling stuck, confused or overwhelmed about what you want to do next I can help. Together, we'll look at where you are now & where you want to be. I'll help you get clear about what direction to go and map out a PLAN to get you there. I'll help you get rid of the NEGATIVE THINKING, self-sabotage, and fear that keeps you stuck. You'll get CLARITY and FOCUS and develop the tools and strategies to achieve your goals.
Anthony M. Miller, MFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
1 Endorsed
University South, Palo Alto, CA 94301
I am easy going and engaging and I believe in helping to empower individuals. I love the feeling of connecting with clients and walking through the therapeutic journey. I have experience working with many demographics and cultures and creating a safe and confidential environment for expression and intellectual freedom. I work primarily with adults, young adults and teenagers.
I am easy going and engaging and I believe in helping to empower individuals. I love the feeling of connecting with clients and walking through the therapeutic journey. I have experience working with many demographics and cultures and creating a safe and confidential environment for expression and intellectual freedom. I work primarily with adults, young adults and teenagers.
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Number of Therapists in University South, Palo Alto, CA
100+
Average cost per session
$200
Therapists in University South, Palo Alto, CA who prioritize treating:
| 94% | Anxiety |
| 86% | Relationship Issues |
| 86% | Depression |
| 69% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 69% | Self Esteem |
| 67% | Marriage Counseling |
| 64% | Stress |
Average years in practice
17 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 88% | Aetna |
| 83% | Cigna and Evernorth |
| 74% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in University South, Palo Alto, CA see their clients
| 66% | In Person and Online | |
| 34% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 81% | Female | |
| 18% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |