Female Therapists in Palo Alto, CA
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Sally Hayman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My clients include adolescent girls, adult men and
women
, and couples and families.
It is my firm belief that people do their best with the situations life hands them. My goal as a therapist is to help people work through their stuck places, let go of old behaviors that helped them survive in the past but are no longer useful, and learn new behaviors that will contribute to greater enjoyment and connection in their lives. I see myself as an active guide in this process, and I am enriched by seeing people learn to accept themselves and others, and thus live the fullest and most satisfying life possible.

Palo Alto Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMFT, LCSW, LPCC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
We have male and
female
counselors available who can help you individually, as a family, or as a couple.
Is excessive worry or anxiety limiting your life? Do you want to feel better and live a happier life? Helping our clients overcome social anxiety, public speaking fears, OCD, panic, excessive worry and depression is our primary focus. Visit us at www.paloaltotherapy.com. By using proven therapy methods (We are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy specialists) we will focus on specific problems, solutions, and reachable goals. We provide much more than traditional talk therapy and help you get results to improve your emotions and your life. By doing this we can help rather quickly. Call to schedule a free phone consultation.

Mabel Yiu
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
Verified
We help
women
and teenage girls laugh more often, feel more optimistic, gain confidence, have deeper relationships, be more at ease, and be their authentic selves.
** We are now contracted with Kaiser Permanente.** Stuck in anxiety, depression, and unhappy relationships? You may find yourself feeling down, overwhelmed; over-thinking, and doubting if you would ever feel joy. You are not alone. It is POSSIBLE to feel better so you can have the relationships, career, and the life that you want.

Gloria M Kardong
MD, DFAPA, DABPN
Verified
Verified
I treat all general psychiatric problems for men,
women
, adolescents, adolescents and couples.
I am a psychiatrist providing psychotherapy and/or psychopharmacology, depending on the client's needs. I believe it is important to offer individualized care based on the client's problems, concerns and preferences. My style is warm, collaborative and interactive. I can help with a practical, solution-focused approach for current problems. I also do exploratory therapy to address unresolved issues from the past that may be interfering with living your life as fully as possible. My clients also seek depth therapy to promote personal growth, insight and self awareness. LICENSED IN 20 STATES--Virtual therapy and med management.

Bella Stitt Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Counselor, LPCC, LCSW, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
We have male and
female
counselors available who can help you individually, as a family, or as a couple.
Is excessive worry or anxiety limiting your life? Do you want to feel better and live a happier life? Helping our clients overcome social anxiety, public speaking fears, OCD, panic, excessive worry and depression is our primary focus. By using proven therapy methods (We are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy specialists) we will focus on specific problems, solutions, and reachable goals. We provide much more than traditional talk therapy and help you get results to improve your emotions and your life. By doing this we can help rather quickly. Call to schedule a free phone consultation.

Palo Alto Therapy - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCSW, LPCC
Verified
Verified
We have male and
female
counselors available who can help you individually, as a family, or as a couple.
Is excessive worry or anxiety limiting your life? Do you want to feel better and live a happier life? Helping our clients overcome social anxiety, public speaking fears, OCD, panic, excessive worry and depression is our primary focus. Visit Us at www.PaloAltoTherapy.com. By using proven therapy methods (We are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy specialists) we will focus on specific problems, solutions, and reachable goals. We provide much more than traditional talk therapy and help you get results to improve your emotions and your life. By doing this we can help rather quickly. Call to schedule a free phone consultation.

Robin Mullery
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Verified
Verified
I specialize in working with individual adult men and
women
going through a wide range of emotional and relationship difficulties including: * depression * anxiety * stress * relationship problems * low self-esteem * complicated grief * life transitions * feeling stuck * the pain and complication of growing up in a challenging parent/child relationship *
Not accepting new clients

Phyllis Klein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
A large part of my life's purpose is to help
women
, men, and couples cope with and heal from life's traumas. I believe in therapy as a way to heal, starting with a caring relationship. Accidents, health issues, disease, child abuse (sexual, physical, emotional, or neglect), family problems, grief and loss, etc. can be traumatic. Problems add up and cause complex layers of stress and challenge over time. People say that I am warm and caring, I listen carefully, am patient, sensitive, and don't give up. I pay special attention to making the space safe for you.

Caron Heimbuck
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
How do we make healthy changes in our lives - in our marriages, families, work relationships and friendships? I provide a supportive and safe environment for you to become more self-aware to enrich your world and personal relationships. My practice covers a broad spectrum of personal and emotional issues including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, communication, and stressed couples and families. I also provide help to
women
dealing with the impact of a breast cancer diagnosis. In addition, prior experience as an Educational Consultant provides helpful insight to families challenged with a struggling teen and the emotional impact this has on family life.

Laura Hollands-Steck
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I believe everyone deserves some time to sit down with a strong listener and/or problem solver about their life. The feedback that I receive is, that I empathize & mirror the key issues quickly and help you brainstorm. I then help you get at "reframing" the negative situations and help you motivate and prioritize what is needed to do to actually change. I can work well with mood issues, chaos, panic, addictions and all relationship issues. Every session you should walk away with substantial suggestions to help in different areas. I also work with work career issues, parenting, and
women
with breast cancer.

Danielle Harel
PhD, MSW
I can best help couples who want to create a strong relationship foundation, bridge differing desires, revitalize sexless (or low-sex) marriages or relationships, recover from an affair, or explore alternative relationships, such as poly or open relationships. I also help men who want to better understand themselves and their partners, be amazing lovers, or deal with erectile dysfunction. I have a strong expertise in working with
women
who struggle with low libido, or have issues with orgasms or sexual satisfaction.

Hagit Zeev
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
HEAL YOUR PARTS • FIND YOUR WHOLE • CONNECT TO YOUR TRUE SELF —— Through my 1-1 therapy (IFS), couples therapy, mindfulness groups, and workshops, I strive to bring you into the present moment. To a place where you can breathe, grow, and heal. —— My passion is helping
women
in Silicon Valley who want to meet themselves on a deeper level. Together, we'll dive into all the parts that make you the person you are. Then, we'll develop techniques to help you heal from past trauma, live in the present moment, and love yourself unconditionally.

Pat A Grabianowski
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I run a group for Adults Abused as Children, and 2 Co-dependency groups for
women
.
I work mainly with adults and couples suffering from the effects of childhood emotional neglect, physical, and sexual abuse. I help individuals and couples separate from their Childhood wounds that prevent them from being successful in their present life and relationships. I use the tools of psycho-education; hypnotherapy; imagery; anger release therapy; chair work; personality testing; career testing; journaling; as well as group therapy to enable individuals and couples to accomplish their goals.

Alison Alderdice
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I specialize in supporting sensitive, analytical people, often
women
, who struggle with harsh self-criticism and histories of invalidation.
You might come to me exhausted, frustrated, and seeking a new way to experience your life. My approach is active and collaborative: I trust your knowledge of yourself and offer my insights, skills, and training to help you achieve lasting change and healing. Together, we identify ways to align your routines, relationships, and environments with your long-term goals and values. We turn avoidance into action and find acceptance through mindfulness, wisdom, and compassion. My approach is warm, nonjudgmental, and genuine. I am passionate about helping people reduce their suffering and build lives they find meaningful and fulfilling.

Marie de la Paz
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
My approach is based on principles from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, a mindfulness-based behavioral approach that has been empirically-validated to be effective across a wide range of diagnoses, age groups and cultural backgrounds. I enjoy working with tweens/teens, individual adults, parents and families struggling with challenges related to parent-child issues, ADHD, grief, transgender, adoption, trauma, life transitions, spirituality and diversity/race-related issues. I also have a passion for working with Asian/Pacific Islander and BIPOC
women
.

Valerie J. Keim
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Telehealth for individuals and couples who are burned out from the pandemic. We are in this together and I can help you to feel less anxious, and more resilient and connected. I also help successful
women
and couples.
Women
, everyone believes you have it all together, but inside you know differently. Stress hits at the worst moments. A rude coworker or a nasty comment from your partner shatters you. At home your romance needs a tune up. But you don’t have the confidence to rock the boat. I help
women
just like you rediscover their strength and intuition and live bigger, more powerful lives!

Rachael M Rosenberg
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Hi, I am Dr. Rachael Rosenberg. I have been working as a therapist in the Bay Area since 2009. I am passionate about helping girls and
women
to get back on their path towards becoming the person they desire to be. Life can bring up a lot of emotions, feelings of doubt, and challenges. I am here to be by your side to navigate the unknown and find a place where you feel grounded in yourself again or even for the first time.

Christin M. Mullen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
As an able-bodied, cis-gender, white, middle class
woman
, I am aware that I exist in a culture that privileges my experience over many who are “othered” by society.
I have been providing child therapy and adult psychotherapy for 20 years. I am an active therapist, committed to staying deeply engaged in our moment-to-moment exchange. I enjoy working with clients who are psychologically minded, who want to get to know themselves better. I love helping people see their own potential, expand their beliefs about themselves and develop a growth mindset about their hopes and dreams. I currently have a home office where I still have a few daytime hours available and also I provide video counseling via HIPPA approved platform a couple of evenings during the week.

Magdalene Holtam
Psychologist, PhD, MA
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
My practice offers culturally sensitive services to all individuals including people of color, immigrants,
women
and LGBTQ+ individuals.
Are you struggling with intense anxiety, frequent worry, or obsessive thoughts? Do you avoid important activities because of your anxiety? Do you find it difficult to enjoy life and pursue goals because of these problems? We all experience anxiety sometimes, but if it interferes with your social life, daily functioning, or work there is hope. I'm an experienced psychologist with a passion for helping people suffering from anxiety, worry, OCD, panic, phobias, trauma and perfectionism. In the context of a caring and supportive relationship, let's work together on tools to combat these problems.

Chelsea Owens
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR-BC, MA
Verified
Verified
I know how important relationships are, and how little we are taught about how to do them! I work with
women
who are feeling disconnected from themselves.
Women
who are struggling with body image issues, eating disorders, trauma, boundaries and relationship issues. I'm here to help facilitate a relationship between you and all parts of you. I believe there is creativity, reflection and expression inside of everyone and it can be easier to communicate without words. I bring warmth and energy to the room, my laugh is infectious. I bring levity to situations that can sometimes feel overwhelming and heavy.
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What type of Palo Alto mental health professional is right for me?
While most types of therapy have a lot in common, they also fall into clusters that share core features, such as cognitive therapies or psychodynamic approaches. It is important to seek someone who practices evidence-based therapy, meaning one or more forms of treatment that have been scientifically evaluated and tested, and demonstrate consistent improvement for a majority of patients.
If you are unsure about choosing the right therapist or psychologist, it might be useful to first learn more about therapy types and modalities.
If you are unsure about choosing the right therapist or psychologist, it might be useful to first learn more about therapy types and modalities.
How to find a therapist or counselor in Palo Alto?
When looking to find a therapist, start by considering training and credentials. Studies also indicate that the therapeutic alliance, or the relationship the client develops with the therapist, is an important factor in their ability to work together to achieve the client’s goals.
What method of therapy is right for me?
When it comes to treatment methods, there's no 'right way.’ Each method of therapy can be beneficial for a variety of issues. Finding a psychologist or therapist who is a good fit for you is the most important step to discovering what type of therapy, or combination of therapeutic approaches, will meet your individual needs. Learn what to expect from different types of therapy and how they work.
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