Somatic Therapists in Palo Alto, CA
Are you feeling distanced, lack of connection with your partner? Feeling always being rejected, unloved, not important in your relationship, or perhaps feeling being criticized, never enough for your loved one? You want to feel valued, important, loved again, and restore or strengthen the relational bond with your significant one. If that resonates with your current situation in your couple relationship, I am here to support you with that as a couple. Or you are struggling with personal isssues related to culture, sexual identity, sexuality or some interpersonal trauma, which impacted your relationship and mood.
Are you feeling distanced, lack of connection with your partner? Feeling always being rejected, unloved, not important in your relationship, or perhaps feeling being criticized, never enough for your loved one? You want to feel valued, important, loved again, and restore or strengthen the relational bond with your significant one. If that resonates with your current situation in your couple relationship, I am here to support you with that as a couple. Or you are struggling with personal isssues related to culture, sexual identity, sexuality or some interpersonal trauma, which impacted your relationship and mood.
Do you feel disconnected from yourself after experiencing challenging or traumatic events, including medical traumas like cancer, pregnancy loss/traumatic birth, NICU stay, or infertility? Do you grapple with overwhelming feelings of anxiety, isolation, fear, or persistent sadness every day? Are your relationships with peers and romantic partners strained by unresolved childhood trauma and emotional challenges? Do you sense that your trauma and relationship issues are preventing you from living a healthy life? If you often wonder if there's a way to improve your situation, you're not alone.
Do you feel disconnected from yourself after experiencing challenging or traumatic events, including medical traumas like cancer, pregnancy loss/traumatic birth, NICU stay, or infertility? Do you grapple with overwhelming feelings of anxiety, isolation, fear, or persistent sadness every day? Are your relationships with peers and romantic partners strained by unresolved childhood trauma and emotional challenges? Do you sense that your trauma and relationship issues are preventing you from living a healthy life? If you often wonder if there's a way to improve your situation, you're not alone.
Time to work on YOU! Here for those battling depression, anxiety and mood swings; broken hearts; lack of confidence on what to do or who to be. Here for those launching into adulthood, our twenties are a rollercoaster! Here for those recovering from specific and chronic trauma, or familial dysfunction; disaffected teens and young adults; identity loss and reformation. Here for the travails of marriage and middle life; infertility; addiction; parenting struggles; work stress, career confusion, and of course, the Grand Interpersonal Rollercoaster of sex, romance and relationships.
Time to work on YOU! Here for those battling depression, anxiety and mood swings; broken hearts; lack of confidence on what to do or who to be. Here for those launching into adulthood, our twenties are a rollercoaster! Here for those recovering from specific and chronic trauma, or familial dysfunction; disaffected teens and young adults; identity loss and reformation. Here for the travails of marriage and middle life; infertility; addiction; parenting struggles; work stress, career confusion, and of course, the Grand Interpersonal Rollercoaster of sex, romance and relationships.
Erin Astin
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Hello and Welcome! My main priority as your therapist is to ensure you feel heard and understood. I know firsthand the vulnerability that comes with sharing intimate struggles, and I applaud you for showing up for yourself in this way! I approach my clients holistically—not as “problems to solve” but as humans with a rich history and complexity to them. I believe wholeheartedly that you are the expert in your own life, and will work collaboratively with you to develop a plan of care that feels good for you. I have no agenda of my own other than to be your champion and ally throughout this process of growth and healing.
Hello and Welcome! My main priority as your therapist is to ensure you feel heard and understood. I know firsthand the vulnerability that comes with sharing intimate struggles, and I applaud you for showing up for yourself in this way! I approach my clients holistically—not as “problems to solve” but as humans with a rich history and complexity to them. I believe wholeheartedly that you are the expert in your own life, and will work collaboratively with you to develop a plan of care that feels good for you. I have no agenda of my own other than to be your champion and ally throughout this process of growth and healing.
Briana is extremely compassionate, attuned, non-judgmental, and deeply cares about her clients. She is an advanced practitioner in CBT, DBT, and EMDR Phase I-III. She most recently worked as a psychotherapist at Mental Health America Los Angeles Wellness Center (MHALA) and was widely loved by her clients. Briana has worked with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, family crisis, and relationship conflicts.
Briana is extremely compassionate, attuned, non-judgmental, and deeply cares about her clients. She is an advanced practitioner in CBT, DBT, and EMDR Phase I-III. She most recently worked as a psychotherapist at Mental Health America Los Angeles Wellness Center (MHALA) and was widely loved by her clients. Briana has worked with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, family crisis, and relationship conflicts.
Are you feeling stuck in habitual, repetitive, and painful thought patterns? Feeling anxious and on edge, struggling with emotional overwhelm and burnout? Or have you lost your motivation and passion and are feeling sad and alone? I can help you develop insight into why you are struggling, and teach you how to turn your pain into growth and strength. Life can be difficult and painful, and we all, at times, struggle. You are not alone, and you can feel better; you deserve to feel better.
Are you feeling stuck in habitual, repetitive, and painful thought patterns? Feeling anxious and on edge, struggling with emotional overwhelm and burnout? Or have you lost your motivation and passion and are feeling sad and alone? I can help you develop insight into why you are struggling, and teach you how to turn your pain into growth and strength. Life can be difficult and painful, and we all, at times, struggle. You are not alone, and you can feel better; you deserve to feel better.
Maria specializes in providing support to individuals experiencing stress, anxiety (including panic attacks), childhood trauma, PTSD, and depression. Her approach involves working with their reptilian brain to alleviate the fight, flight, or freeze response and help them imagine and create a healthier life. She also helps them learn from their past experiences, enabling them to strengthen themselves. Maria's expertise extends to couples and families from diverse backgrounds, including those who are multicultural, multiracial, and multi-generational.
Maria specializes in providing support to individuals experiencing stress, anxiety (including panic attacks), childhood trauma, PTSD, and depression. Her approach involves working with their reptilian brain to alleviate the fight, flight, or freeze response and help them imagine and create a healthier life. She also helps them learn from their past experiences, enabling them to strengthen themselves. Maria's expertise extends to couples and families from diverse backgrounds, including those who are multicultural, multiracial, and multi-generational.
Connie Habash
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Feeling stressed out, anxious? Life doesn’t have to be so overwhelming, upsetting, and discouraging. You may feel like it’s not safe to be your “True Self”, or that you’re not even sure what that means. But you know it’s calling to you. Under the worry, loneliness, anxiety, or sadness, there’s an inkling of what it would be like to be happy, peaceful, and fulfilled – but it’s elusive. Perhaps you’ve even tried all the “right” things to heal and discover yourself, like self-help books, mindfulness, meditation, yoga – years of personal growth work – and they haven’t been enough.
Feeling stressed out, anxious? Life doesn’t have to be so overwhelming, upsetting, and discouraging. You may feel like it’s not safe to be your “True Self”, or that you’re not even sure what that means. But you know it’s calling to you. Under the worry, loneliness, anxiety, or sadness, there’s an inkling of what it would be like to be happy, peaceful, and fulfilled – but it’s elusive. Perhaps you’ve even tried all the “right” things to heal and discover yourself, like self-help books, mindfulness, meditation, yoga – years of personal growth work – and they haven’t been enough.
Jessy Tarnoff
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Palo Alto, CA 94301 (Online Only)
My holistic approach to therapy emerged out of my passion for health and my connection to nature. While I combine several modalities in my practice, at the heart of my work is empathy and authenticity. I believe in working together to help resolve the challenges or circumstances with which you are currently facing so that you may develop an enhanced relationship with yourself and those around you.
My holistic approach to therapy emerged out of my passion for health and my connection to nature. While I combine several modalities in my practice, at the heart of my work is empathy and authenticity. I believe in working together to help resolve the challenges or circumstances with which you are currently facing so that you may develop an enhanced relationship with yourself and those around you.
Tova Abelman
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Palo Alto, CA 94301 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with adults and couples on weight loss, weight management, and overcoming emotional eating through a holistic approach integrating mind, body, and spirit. Whether both partners need to lose weight or one partner struggles with emotional eating and/or weight loss, couples therapy provides space to address inner and outer obstacles that prevent reaching and maintaining a healthy weight— together. Working together to overcome struggle in itself can be a powerful process to strengthen a relationship
I specialize in working with adults and couples on weight loss, weight management, and overcoming emotional eating through a holistic approach integrating mind, body, and spirit. Whether both partners need to lose weight or one partner struggles with emotional eating and/or weight loss, couples therapy provides space to address inner and outer obstacles that prevent reaching and maintaining a healthy weight— together. Working together to overcome struggle in itself can be a powerful process to strengthen a relationship
Kana Lee
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
Palo Alto, CA 94304 (Online Only)
Therapy is collaborative and honors your extraordinary journey. It’s an artistic exploration of the familiar and the unknown. You don’t truly know where you will land, but like most expeditions, it’s about starting and uncovering and being curious with what comes up along the way. We work to discover deeper parts of ourselves and seek to understand what is revealed and hold space for what is murky.
Therapy is collaborative and honors your extraordinary journey. It’s an artistic exploration of the familiar and the unknown. You don’t truly know where you will land, but like most expeditions, it’s about starting and uncovering and being curious with what comes up along the way. We work to discover deeper parts of ourselves and seek to understand what is revealed and hold space for what is murky.
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Carly Compton focuses on eating disorders, body image, self-esteem, and the general connections between physical and mental health. Carly believes that every individual is capable of healing and deserves a unique treatment plan. She is non-judgmental, compassionate, empowering, and supportive. Carly has experience leading support groups, working 1:1 with individuals, and connecting individuals to resources. Carly received her Bachelor’s (B.A.) degree in Elementary Education from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa and has years of experience working in school settings as an educator and Mental Health Specialist.
Carly Compton focuses on eating disorders, body image, self-esteem, and the general connections between physical and mental health. Carly believes that every individual is capable of healing and deserves a unique treatment plan. She is non-judgmental, compassionate, empowering, and supportive. Carly has experience leading support groups, working 1:1 with individuals, and connecting individuals to resources. Carly received her Bachelor’s (B.A.) degree in Elementary Education from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa and has years of experience working in school settings as an educator and Mental Health Specialist.
Kelly Lewis
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Palo Alto, CA 94304 (Online Only)
Ready for a change? Caught in a cycle of low self worth, lack of connection, and numbing out can make it seem like nothing will change. There are patterns emerging in your relationship with yourself and with others (i.e. people-pleasing, perfectionism, defensiveness, fear of abandonment, codependency, challenges with communication). Something feels like it's missing. The further you sink, the louder your negative self-talk becomes, and the further your goals of happiness seem to slip out of reach. But this old story isn't you. You can break this cycle and build something new, you just need the right support.
Ready for a change? Caught in a cycle of low self worth, lack of connection, and numbing out can make it seem like nothing will change. There are patterns emerging in your relationship with yourself and with others (i.e. people-pleasing, perfectionism, defensiveness, fear of abandonment, codependency, challenges with communication). Something feels like it's missing. The further you sink, the louder your negative self-talk becomes, and the further your goals of happiness seem to slip out of reach. But this old story isn't you. You can break this cycle and build something new, you just need the right support.
Hello, my name is Lucas Hendrickson, LMFT. My main concerns are your safety and your growth at your speed. I have a wealth of experience and knowledge from coaching to deep emotional processing to EMDR. I will bring all my experience and knowledge to you so you get what you want from therapy. I can just sit with you in silence if that is what you need or give you suggestions and homework if that is how you learn best. My mission is Love. I work best with clients who wish to change, even if they don't know how. I have worked with women, and the LBGTQ+ community for many years as well.
Hello, my name is Lucas Hendrickson, LMFT. My main concerns are your safety and your growth at your speed. I have a wealth of experience and knowledge from coaching to deep emotional processing to EMDR. I will bring all my experience and knowledge to you so you get what you want from therapy. I can just sit with you in silence if that is what you need or give you suggestions and homework if that is how you learn best. My mission is Love. I work best with clients who wish to change, even if they don't know how. I have worked with women, and the LBGTQ+ community for many years as well.
My ideal client seeks support for a spectrum of challenges, including anxiety, depression, identity exploration, life transitions, family dynamics, relational struggles, and career obstacles. Their overarching goals are to lead fulfilling lives marked by healing and personal evolution, striving for understanding, empowerment, and resilience in their journey toward holistic well-being.
My ideal client seeks support for a spectrum of challenges, including anxiety, depression, identity exploration, life transitions, family dynamics, relational struggles, and career obstacles. Their overarching goals are to lead fulfilling lives marked by healing and personal evolution, striving for understanding, empowerment, and resilience in their journey toward holistic well-being.
Julia Szpakiewicz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Palo Alto, CA 94301 (Online Only)
I provide telehealth in the following states: California, New Jersey, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin. My experience is in working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I have an extensive background working with individuals who are facing anxiety, relationship concerns, life transitions, trauma and/or grief, eating disorders, social challenges, and self awareness exploration. My experience in various levels of treatment care (residential, day treatment, outpatient) offers me a well-rounded perspective of my clients and their struggles.
I provide telehealth in the following states: California, New Jersey, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin. My experience is in working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I have an extensive background working with individuals who are facing anxiety, relationship concerns, life transitions, trauma and/or grief, eating disorders, social challenges, and self awareness exploration. My experience in various levels of treatment care (residential, day treatment, outpatient) offers me a well-rounded perspective of my clients and their struggles.
Lucy Strand
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Palo Alto, CA 94301 (Online Only)
Do you feel stuck, anxious, & overwhelmed by life? Have you tried talk therapy before, but it didn’t create the changes you wanted? Are you wanting a therapy experience that goes a layer deeper so you can experience real tangible shifts? If so, you've come to the right place! Through personalized trauma-informed therapy and intuitive coaching, I help women heal from the root level and break free from their unwanted patterns and behaviors for good, so they can step into the best version of themselves, and create the life they want. If you’re ready to experience this, I’d love to support you!
Do you feel stuck, anxious, & overwhelmed by life? Have you tried talk therapy before, but it didn’t create the changes you wanted? Are you wanting a therapy experience that goes a layer deeper so you can experience real tangible shifts? If so, you've come to the right place! Through personalized trauma-informed therapy and intuitive coaching, I help women heal from the root level and break free from their unwanted patterns and behaviors for good, so they can step into the best version of themselves, and create the life they want. If you’re ready to experience this, I’d love to support you!
Brian La Roy Jones
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Palo Alto, CA 94301 (Online Only)
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Are you tired of feeling rejected, lonely, confused, anxious, depressed, or just plain stuck? If so, then I can show you how you can experience feeling connected, peaceful, empowered, energized, and feeling good. I'm not in the “symptom reduction” business – like most therapists. Whether you're a teen, adult, or couple, my focus is helping clients just like you experience MORE. Picture experiencing not just less of something but more...hope, love, self-control, happiness, fulfillment, freedom, confidence, affection, compassion, trust, acceptance, validation, and feeling understood.
Are you tired of feeling rejected, lonely, confused, anxious, depressed, or just plain stuck? If so, then I can show you how you can experience feeling connected, peaceful, empowered, energized, and feeling good. I'm not in the “symptom reduction” business – like most therapists. Whether you're a teen, adult, or couple, my focus is helping clients just like you experience MORE. Picture experiencing not just less of something but more...hope, love, self-control, happiness, fulfillment, freedom, confidence, affection, compassion, trust, acceptance, validation, and feeling understood.
It's exhausting always being the strong one that everyone turns to when they need something, isn't it? You're the one who gets things done. You're always making sure everyone else is ok before you take care of yourself. You're running on empty but you feel like you can't stop or all the balls will drop. It doesn't feel like there is anyone else you can count on to pick them up. You might also be a deep feeler and you carry emotional weight for others too. You're highly intuitive too. It often feels like you are not enough, no matter what you do. You're here because the weight of it is bringing you down and you need support.
It's exhausting always being the strong one that everyone turns to when they need something, isn't it? You're the one who gets things done. You're always making sure everyone else is ok before you take care of yourself. You're running on empty but you feel like you can't stop or all the balls will drop. It doesn't feel like there is anyone else you can count on to pick them up. You might also be a deep feeler and you carry emotional weight for others too. You're highly intuitive too. It often feels like you are not enough, no matter what you do. You're here because the weight of it is bringing you down and you need support.
My passion centers on the ways in which early relationships, life experiences and cultural contexts shape our worldviews and impact our choices, coping and performance. I also focus on the interplay between the mind and the physical body, and the ways we can use this connection to increase well-being and overall functioning. Over the past 15 years I have worked in various academic medical institutions and hospitals (UCLA, CHLA), using research-based interventions to guide individuals (children, youth and adults), couples and families in working towards agency, personal growth, positive change, insight, and adaptation to life events.
My passion centers on the ways in which early relationships, life experiences and cultural contexts shape our worldviews and impact our choices, coping and performance. I also focus on the interplay between the mind and the physical body, and the ways we can use this connection to increase well-being and overall functioning. Over the past 15 years I have worked in various academic medical institutions and hospitals (UCLA, CHLA), using research-based interventions to guide individuals (children, youth and adults), couples and families in working towards agency, personal growth, positive change, insight, and adaptation to life events.
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