Alcohol Use Therapists in Palo Alto, CA
Dr. McQuinn is a licensed Clinical Psychologist and a licensed Marital and Family therapist. Dr. Anna McQuinn has been a Tenured Professor of Notre Dame de Namur University where she has been chair of the Clinical Psychology Graduate Department since 1987. She has also been an Adjunct Faculty member at the University of San Francisco graduate Psychology program. Currently she is a Professor Emeritus at the NDNU & has a private practice in San Carlos. She believes that Psychotherapy Healing takes place within the relational model. There is a profound unconscious connection between therapist and client & a mutuality of influence.
Dr. McQuinn is a licensed Clinical Psychologist and a licensed Marital and Family therapist. Dr. Anna McQuinn has been a Tenured Professor of Notre Dame de Namur University where she has been chair of the Clinical Psychology Graduate Department since 1987. She has also been an Adjunct Faculty member at the University of San Francisco graduate Psychology program. Currently she is a Professor Emeritus at the NDNU & has a private practice in San Carlos. She believes that Psychotherapy Healing takes place within the relational model. There is a profound unconscious connection between therapist and client & a mutuality of influence.
It is essentially human to crave emotional connection. Neurobiology informs us that deep emotional connections excite complex neural networks, flooding us with ecstasy-inducing dopamine and so it makes sense that we chase more. But negative emotional experiences invariably interrupt our constant searches for positive ones. And when left unattended, piles of negative emotions can lead to feelings of disconnection. What if each negative confrontation is actually a gift, merely disguised as a negative experience, that can be used to help us experience the world differently? I look forward to helping you discover the possibility.
It is essentially human to crave emotional connection. Neurobiology informs us that deep emotional connections excite complex neural networks, flooding us with ecstasy-inducing dopamine and so it makes sense that we chase more. But negative emotional experiences invariably interrupt our constant searches for positive ones. And when left unattended, piles of negative emotions can lead to feelings of disconnection. What if each negative confrontation is actually a gift, merely disguised as a negative experience, that can be used to help us experience the world differently? I look forward to helping you discover the possibility.
I'm not in the business of instigating change. I am in the delicate and complex work of empowering it. Because I believe you have the wisdom to bring about change. Because change is your work and your choice; my role is to set the stage, empty it, illuminate what stands in the way and explore with you the possibilities for change. Ultimately you decide.The fact that you're here already ensures it. My job is to notice your process, reflect and honor it. In this space, I have seen amazing change happen.
I'm not in the business of instigating change. I am in the delicate and complex work of empowering it. Because I believe you have the wisdom to bring about change. Because change is your work and your choice; my role is to set the stage, empty it, illuminate what stands in the way and explore with you the possibilities for change. Ultimately you decide.The fact that you're here already ensures it. My job is to notice your process, reflect and honor it. In this space, I have seen amazing change happen.
Struggling with anxiety, depression, substance use or other self-defeating behaviors? Challenged by work, relationship or family issues? Concerned about your mood, judgment, behavior? Executive or founder stress?
Therapy provides a safe space for processing thoughts and feelings, and for exploring different ways of being. Whatever your concerns, we'll work together to help you feel better. My style is warm and collaborative, with a sense of humor. Our work can develop your strengths & self-confidence & help you feel more comfortable in your own skin, leading to a greater sense of vitality and peace of mind.
Struggling with anxiety, depression, substance use or other self-defeating behaviors? Challenged by work, relationship or family issues? Concerned about your mood, judgment, behavior? Executive or founder stress?
Therapy provides a safe space for processing thoughts and feelings, and for exploring different ways of being. Whatever your concerns, we'll work together to help you feel better. My style is warm and collaborative, with a sense of humor. Our work can develop your strengths & self-confidence & help you feel more comfortable in your own skin, leading to a greater sense of vitality and peace of mind.
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others, and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability, and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience.
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others, and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability, and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience.
Life can feel overwhelming at times. Balancing work, relationships, family, and personal expectations can often lead to stress, anxiety, depression, or the effects of trauma. I work with individuals, couples, families, and adolescents to help them navigate these challenges while reconnecting with their resilience, sense of purpose, and inner strength.
I have extensive experience supporting professionals in high-pressure environments, as well as first and second generation adult children of immigrant parents. My approach is collaborative, culturally attuned, and grounded in compassion. I provide services through telehealth.
Life can feel overwhelming at times. Balancing work, relationships, family, and personal expectations can often lead to stress, anxiety, depression, or the effects of trauma. I work with individuals, couples, families, and adolescents to help them navigate these challenges while reconnecting with their resilience, sense of purpose, and inner strength.
I have extensive experience supporting professionals in high-pressure environments, as well as first and second generation adult children of immigrant parents. My approach is collaborative, culturally attuned, and grounded in compassion. I provide services through telehealth.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck in old patterns, or unsure of how to move forward — you're not alone. Therapy can be a powerful space to reconnect with yourself, heal from burnout, navigate complex relationships, or manage life’s unexpected changes. I offer a warm, collaborative space where you can slow down, feel genuinely seen, and begin to move toward the life you want.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck in old patterns, or unsure of how to move forward — you're not alone. Therapy can be a powerful space to reconnect with yourself, heal from burnout, navigate complex relationships, or manage life’s unexpected changes. I offer a warm, collaborative space where you can slow down, feel genuinely seen, and begin to move toward the life you want.
I am a Transpersonal Psychologist, Clinical Hypnotherapist, and Life Coach. My approach to healing is diverse and integrative. I use a combination of my skills to help clients progress in their lives, addressing their core needs to feel well, love and be loved, achieve success, and find fulfillment. I am equipped with a broad range of skills to meet these essential needs.
I am a Transpersonal Psychologist, Clinical Hypnotherapist, and Life Coach. My approach to healing is diverse and integrative. I use a combination of my skills to help clients progress in their lives, addressing their core needs to feel well, love and be loved, achieve success, and find fulfillment. I am equipped with a broad range of skills to meet these essential needs.
I am a clinician focused on both deep emotions and practical coping. My therapy style is to collaborate with Clients to find out what works for you the best. It usually arises naturally from our body as body is the container for whatever we've been through. I believe psychotherapy can foster our personal growth and empower us to reclaim our capability to nurture and take care ourselves. I am specialized to work on perfectionism, professionalism, depression, anxiety, panic attack, trauma, stress, autistic spectrum, emotional regulation, relationship, family of origin, and cultural/racial issues.
I am a clinician focused on both deep emotions and practical coping. My therapy style is to collaborate with Clients to find out what works for you the best. It usually arises naturally from our body as body is the container for whatever we've been through. I believe psychotherapy can foster our personal growth and empower us to reclaim our capability to nurture and take care ourselves. I am specialized to work on perfectionism, professionalism, depression, anxiety, panic attack, trauma, stress, autistic spectrum, emotional regulation, relationship, family of origin, and cultural/racial issues.
Stress, worry, and sadness are all too common for many driven individuals in the Bay Area. In the safe environment of therapy, we work together to develop hope and a way out of challenges, using a personalized approach of empirically based techniques as well as creative tools. Together and in your own pace, we unpack the emotions and challenges you're facing, and create insight around patterns and thoughts that no longer serve you. Through Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Mindfulness, we develop coping skills to manage the inevitable challenges of life in a way that builds your confidence and resiliency.
Stress, worry, and sadness are all too common for many driven individuals in the Bay Area. In the safe environment of therapy, we work together to develop hope and a way out of challenges, using a personalized approach of empirically based techniques as well as creative tools. Together and in your own pace, we unpack the emotions and challenges you're facing, and create insight around patterns and thoughts that no longer serve you. Through Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Mindfulness, we develop coping skills to manage the inevitable challenges of life in a way that builds your confidence and resiliency.
My job is to begin where you are and help you prepare for your next stage of change. I use an integrative approach, working from the inside out (objects relations, family systems, cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, others) to support your process and movement. We all start with assumptions about life. Then life happens, and we have to begin again having been changed. Loss becomes growth as we embrace new and mature understanding of ourselves and life. I am a clinical psychologist with over 10 years experience working with complicated but interesting people who are addressing individual, relationship, life, and spiritual issues.
My job is to begin where you are and help you prepare for your next stage of change. I use an integrative approach, working from the inside out (objects relations, family systems, cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, others) to support your process and movement. We all start with assumptions about life. Then life happens, and we have to begin again having been changed. Loss becomes growth as we embrace new and mature understanding of ourselves and life. I am a clinical psychologist with over 10 years experience working with complicated but interesting people who are addressing individual, relationship, life, and spiritual issues.
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others, and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability, and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience.
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others, and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability, and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience.
Dr. Jayn Rajandran PsyD / Jayn.Org
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, PCC, LMFT, IO, CGE, DTS
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Concierge therapy offered online; start within 24 hours. This modality is for busy professionals/students. Sessions are focused. Most clients can graduate from therapy within 3-6 months for life transition problems; a little longer for trauma or complex cases. Specializing in teens, couples and individuals struggling with trauma, abuse, substances abuse, depression, anxiety, grief, suicide, trust, abandonment, severe mental health and anger. We have close to 40 clincians at the group practice and can get you started within 24 hours. In-network provider for Kaiser with referral.
Concierge therapy offered online; start within 24 hours. This modality is for busy professionals/students. Sessions are focused. Most clients can graduate from therapy within 3-6 months for life transition problems; a little longer for trauma or complex cases. Specializing in teens, couples and individuals struggling with trauma, abuse, substances abuse, depression, anxiety, grief, suicide, trust, abandonment, severe mental health and anger. We have close to 40 clincians at the group practice and can get you started within 24 hours. In-network provider for Kaiser with referral.
The clients I have worked with have ranging circumstances and my background helps me remain sensitive to different cultures and experiences while curating our therapy to your unique needs and goals. My clients and I have often focused on developing coping skills, depression, trauma healing, anxiety and stress; and major life transitions (e.g. medical diagnosis or changes in health, breakups, leaving home or moving, career changes). Whatever your journey has been to bring you to this moment, I am here to support you.
The clients I have worked with have ranging circumstances and my background helps me remain sensitive to different cultures and experiences while curating our therapy to your unique needs and goals. My clients and I have often focused on developing coping skills, depression, trauma healing, anxiety and stress; and major life transitions (e.g. medical diagnosis or changes in health, breakups, leaving home or moving, career changes). Whatever your journey has been to bring you to this moment, I am here to support you.
Cultivate Wellness a premier counseling center offering progressive and evidenced-based psychotherapy and wellness services for adolescents, adults, couples and families. Our engaging team of clinicians are committed to helping clients in creating healthy and long changes and cultivating a life that is worth celebrating. We offer virtual counseling to residents throughout the states of CA and eco-therapy (nature based) sessions to individuals living within the Central Coast of California.
Cultivate Wellness a premier counseling center offering progressive and evidenced-based psychotherapy and wellness services for adolescents, adults, couples and families. Our engaging team of clinicians are committed to helping clients in creating healthy and long changes and cultivating a life that is worth celebrating. We offer virtual counseling to residents throughout the states of CA and eco-therapy (nature based) sessions to individuals living within the Central Coast of California.
Vanessa Wentwoord is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist 138767. Client care is at the forefront of her philosophy and she believes in meeting herself as deeply as she intends to meet her clients. She practices and is passionate about the healing arts and empowering others toward self-actualization. Vanessa has worked with clients from all walks of life. Clients that she has typically supported were moving through depression, anxiety, grief and loss, life transitions, addiction, family issues, trauma, domestic violence, and career challenges. Vanessa has also worked with athletes, persons in high-stress career positions.
Vanessa Wentwoord is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist 138767. Client care is at the forefront of her philosophy and she believes in meeting herself as deeply as she intends to meet her clients. She practices and is passionate about the healing arts and empowering others toward self-actualization. Vanessa has worked with clients from all walks of life. Clients that she has typically supported were moving through depression, anxiety, grief and loss, life transitions, addiction, family issues, trauma, domestic violence, and career challenges. Vanessa has also worked with athletes, persons in high-stress career positions.
I bring deep respect for those who are in the process of exploring change in their lives. Often adaptations to circumstances earlier in life have outlived their usefulness. The process of therapy can create an opportunity to examine patterns that no longer benefit the person and open the door to change. This journey can enable one to achieve their goals for a more satisfying life.
I bring deep respect for those who are in the process of exploring change in their lives. Often adaptations to circumstances earlier in life have outlived their usefulness. The process of therapy can create an opportunity to examine patterns that no longer benefit the person and open the door to change. This journey can enable one to achieve their goals for a more satisfying life.
Welcome — I’m glad you're here. Many of my clients have tried talk therapy and gained valuable insight, yet still find themselves repeating patterns that hurt. They may overthink, over-function, people-please, shut down, or feel anxious in relationships. Insight is an important part of healing, but insight alone cannot rewire a dysregulated nervous system or heal a wounded heart.
Welcome — I’m glad you're here. Many of my clients have tried talk therapy and gained valuable insight, yet still find themselves repeating patterns that hurt. They may overthink, over-function, people-please, shut down, or feel anxious in relationships. Insight is an important part of healing, but insight alone cannot rewire a dysregulated nervous system or heal a wounded heart.
Sometimes it takes the gentle mirroring of another person to help see what is no longer working in our lives. Habits formed to survive difficult childhoods may be wrecking havoc. Communication styles may be sabotaging love. We may feel overwhelmed in parenting, or facing a big life transition. I work closely with my clients to increase communication skills and develop greater personal awareness. I teach nervous system regulation in order to stay calm and effective during conflict, difficult conversations, and life transitions. From therapy you’ll learn to operate from wholeness and authenticity, and gain acceptance for self/others.
Sometimes it takes the gentle mirroring of another person to help see what is no longer working in our lives. Habits formed to survive difficult childhoods may be wrecking havoc. Communication styles may be sabotaging love. We may feel overwhelmed in parenting, or facing a big life transition. I work closely with my clients to increase communication skills and develop greater personal awareness. I teach nervous system regulation in order to stay calm and effective during conflict, difficult conversations, and life transitions. From therapy you’ll learn to operate from wholeness and authenticity, and gain acceptance for self/others.
You hold it together for everyone but feel exhausted, anxious, or disconnected from yourself. You are be a high agency professional, parent, competitor, or creator who is successful externally, but struggles to slow down and reset internally. Logic and strategy feel second nature, but emotions feel less familiar or even unsafe.
You want to feel present again, to process what's happened without falling apart, and to reconnect with what truly matters beyond just performance or achievement. This is a space to pause and rebuild from a place of honesty and authenticity.
You hold it together for everyone but feel exhausted, anxious, or disconnected from yourself. You are be a high agency professional, parent, competitor, or creator who is successful externally, but struggles to slow down and reset internally. Logic and strategy feel second nature, but emotions feel less familiar or even unsafe.
You want to feel present again, to process what's happened without falling apart, and to reconnect with what truly matters beyond just performance or achievement. This is a space to pause and rebuild from a place of honesty and authenticity.
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