Somatic Therapists in Palo Alto, CA
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.
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.
Hello! I work with adults, adolescents and families. I believe we all have unique, innate strengths that we can rely upon to get us through tough situations but that sometimes it is hard for us to find them on our own. I work with my clients to uncover and support each individual's own innate strengths while integrating a variety of research-based interventions to reduce anxiety, improve mood, process trauma, and improve relationships.
Hello! I work with adults, adolescents and families. I believe we all have unique, innate strengths that we can rely upon to get us through tough situations but that sometimes it is hard for us to find them on our own. I work with my clients to uncover and support each individual's own innate strengths while integrating a variety of research-based interventions to reduce anxiety, improve mood, process trauma, and improve relationships.
Kelsey Urauchi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Palo Alto, CA 94301 (Online Only)
I offer virtual therapy to couples and individuals seeking peace and purpose in their lives and relationships. I believe in everyone's capacity and right to feel well and whole. I strive to build effective, honest, and loving communication strategies so that couples can restore their sense of navigating life together as a powerful alliance.
I offer virtual therapy to couples and individuals seeking peace and purpose in their lives and relationships. I believe in everyone's capacity and right to feel well and whole. I strive to build effective, honest, and loving communication strategies so that couples can restore their sense of navigating life together as a powerful alliance.
For many years, I worked as a software engineer at finance and tech companies, uniquely enabling me to understand the work challenges that can lead to stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues.
For many years, I worked as a software engineer at finance and tech companies, uniquely enabling me to understand the work challenges that can lead to stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues.
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.
Shauna Casey
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Palo Alto, CA 94305
Many people come to therapy with some understanding of how their life experiences have impacted them, but that knowledge has not caused them to feel better. I help clients move beyond their mental understanding of “what happened” into a felt sense of well-being, which results from developing an attuned and caring relationship with themselves. Whether you are dealing with difficult internal emotions and patterns, life-stage transitions, anxiety, relationship conflict, trauma, grief, or intergenerational dynamics that seem hopeless, it is never too late to develop new ways of being and relating that transform suffering into healing.
Many people come to therapy with some understanding of how their life experiences have impacted them, but that knowledge has not caused them to feel better. I help clients move beyond their mental understanding of “what happened” into a felt sense of well-being, which results from developing an attuned and caring relationship with themselves. Whether you are dealing with difficult internal emotions and patterns, life-stage transitions, anxiety, relationship conflict, trauma, grief, or intergenerational dynamics that seem hopeless, it is never too late to develop new ways of being and relating that transform suffering into healing.
Artemis J Rose
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Palo Alto, CA 94304 (Online Only)
I know what it feels like to want to be your best self so badly but struggle with getting there. You have high standards, big goals, and lofty dreams and yet the day to day is a constant source of stress, anxiety, overwhelm, guilt, and shame. You want to be the best at everything-the best partner, friend, worker and have the best body and dream life. And with all this pressure then comes this sense that you're doing something wrong or that there is something wrong with you, and you'll never get there. However, what if I told you, none was the case. That the secret to your dreams is being you right now, alive, joyous, and free.
I know what it feels like to want to be your best self so badly but struggle with getting there. You have high standards, big goals, and lofty dreams and yet the day to day is a constant source of stress, anxiety, overwhelm, guilt, and shame. You want to be the best at everything-the best partner, friend, worker and have the best body and dream life. And with all this pressure then comes this sense that you're doing something wrong or that there is something wrong with you, and you'll never get there. However, what if I told you, none was the case. That the secret to your dreams is being you right now, alive, joyous, and free.
Monica Misuraca Burton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Palo Alto, CA 94304 (Online Only)
I am a California Indigenous (Ohlone) and third generation Mexican- and Sicilian-American Psychotherapist in the San Francisco Bay Area, currently providing therapeutic services online. I specialize in supporting teens and adults that are struggling with issues of anxiety and depression, low self-esteem, negative thinking, self criticism, difficulties with life transitions and postpartum issues.
I am a California Indigenous (Ohlone) and third generation Mexican- and Sicilian-American Psychotherapist in the San Francisco Bay Area, currently providing therapeutic services online. I specialize in supporting teens and adults that are struggling with issues of anxiety and depression, low self-esteem, negative thinking, self criticism, difficulties with life transitions and postpartum issues.
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.
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
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Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Palo Alto, CA 94301 (Online Only)
My own eating disorder experience and recovery drive my deep commitment to supporting others facing similar challenges. I understand the complexities and nuance of healing from an eating disorder, and I believe that having someone who truly 'gets it' can provide a great deal of comfort and healing. I prioritize client autonomy, supporting you in therapeutic pursuits that align with your goals. Whether that’s recovery, harm reduction, or symptom maintenance, I’m here to collaborate on a path that honors your needs and values.
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You are here because you know something has got to change. Are you self-critical? Do you have that depleting sense of never feeling good enough? Do you hyperfocus on your flaws, fears, or what others may think of you? Have you "let yourself go"? Do you feel overwhelmed or exhausted? Are you wanting to feel calm, light, accomplished, and confident? Has traditional therapy left you feeling like something was missing? My expertise is in mind-body therapy which helps you to work through your old patterns and offers you concrete tools to help you make small, yet profound, changes that support and nourish both the mind and the body.
You are here because you know something has got to change. Are you self-critical? Do you have that depleting sense of never feeling good enough? Do you hyperfocus on your flaws, fears, or what others may think of you? Have you "let yourself go"? Do you feel overwhelmed or exhausted? Are you wanting to feel calm, light, accomplished, and confident? Has traditional therapy left you feeling like something was missing? My expertise is in mind-body therapy which helps you to work through your old patterns and offers you concrete tools to help you make small, yet profound, changes that support and nourish both the mind and the body.
Allyson Ford
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Struggling with an Eating Disorder is a complex experience that deeply impacts us psychologically, interpersonallly, physically and emotionally. In the short term, the behaviors provide a sense of relief from painful life experiences. They "dull" the effects of trauma, oppression, interpersonal distress and intense emotions. They often help us cope with core wounds around not belonging, not feeling good enough, not feeling safe in our bodies and not having a sense of agency. The process of recovery can feel terrifying- like giving up a life raft. At the same time, the life raft begins to make us feel stuck, isolated and hopeless.
Struggling with an Eating Disorder is a complex experience that deeply impacts us psychologically, interpersonallly, physically and emotionally. In the short term, the behaviors provide a sense of relief from painful life experiences. They "dull" the effects of trauma, oppression, interpersonal distress and intense emotions. They often help us cope with core wounds around not belonging, not feeling good enough, not feeling safe in our bodies and not having a sense of agency. The process of recovery can feel terrifying- like giving up a life raft. At the same time, the life raft begins to make us feel stuck, isolated and hopeless.
Laine Lipsky, Parenting Coach
MAT, CPC, CPE
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Palo Alto, CA 94301 (Online Only)
Children I lovingly call "tough assignments" have diverse challenges – including varied neurodivergence, Gifted, ADD/ADHD, OCD, difficult temperament, strong-willed, defiant, explosive, highly-sensitive, and anxious. Any presentation can make parenting feel impossible. These amazing children require more interventions and need parents with exceptional parenting skills. If you're overwhelmed, frustrated, ill-equipped, or totally lost, let's talk. Book a free consult: www.LaineLipsky.com/parenting
Children I lovingly call "tough assignments" have diverse challenges – including varied neurodivergence, Gifted, ADD/ADHD, OCD, difficult temperament, strong-willed, defiant, explosive, highly-sensitive, and anxious. Any presentation can make parenting feel impossible. These amazing children require more interventions and need parents with exceptional parenting skills. If you're overwhelmed, frustrated, ill-equipped, or totally lost, let's talk. Book a free consult: www.LaineLipsky.com/parenting
Yu-An Wang
Counselor, LMHC, LCPC, NCC, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Palo Alto, CA 94301 (Online Only)
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.
Are you finding it difficult to express your needs with someone in your life? Are you concerned that you and your loved one keep misunderstanding each other due to differences in cultural or gendered communication styles? Maybe you're going through a life transition that's adding to your stress levels, and leaving you both feeling in the dark about how to give and receive support? Or perhaps you are happy in your partnership, but are eager to grow together and deepen your bond even further? I can shine a light on those areas of difficulty for you both that remain obscured from view, and illuminate a new way forward.
Are you finding it difficult to express your needs with someone in your life? Are you concerned that you and your loved one keep misunderstanding each other due to differences in cultural or gendered communication styles? Maybe you're going through a life transition that's adding to your stress levels, and leaving you both feeling in the dark about how to give and receive support? Or perhaps you are happy in your partnership, but are eager to grow together and deepen your bond even further? I can shine a light on those areas of difficulty for you both that remain obscured from view, and illuminate a new way forward.
Jennifer Leone
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Palo Alto, CA 94302 (Online Only)
I work with professional adults experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief issues, and relational conflict/recovery. You must be ready to work to make deep, lasting changes - I help you use your own strengths while teaching you new skills to manage unhelpful habits. If you are coming to therapy to create a deeper, more meaningful existence, I can assist in eliciting the best in you.
I work with professional adults experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief issues, and relational conflict/recovery. You must be ready to work to make deep, lasting changes - I help you use your own strengths while teaching you new skills to manage unhelpful habits. If you are coming to therapy to create a deeper, more meaningful existence, I can assist in eliciting the best in you.
EMDR California Somatic Healing Jessie Song
Associate Clinical Social Worker, MSW, ACSW, EMDR, Guide, Coach
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Palo Alto, CA 94304
Are you feeling stuck, unable to relax, and overwhelmed by an internal voice that criticizes and holds you back? You might be smiling on the outside, but inside, you feel defeated, disconnected, lonely, and burdened by sadness. Life’s challenges, especially traumatic experiences, can weigh us down, keeping us from living fully. Trauma comes in many forms, big or small, and can manifest in ways we don’t always recognize. Many of us were taught to suppress our emotions, whether it’s sadness, anger, shame, or grief, leaving us carrying a heavy load.
Are you feeling stuck, unable to relax, and overwhelmed by an internal voice that criticizes and holds you back? You might be smiling on the outside, but inside, you feel defeated, disconnected, lonely, and burdened by sadness. Life’s challenges, especially traumatic experiences, can weigh us down, keeping us from living fully. Trauma comes in many forms, big or small, and can manifest in ways we don’t always recognize. Many of us were taught to suppress our emotions, whether it’s sadness, anger, shame, or grief, leaving us carrying a heavy load.
Michael Keesey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
18 Endorsed
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Feeling stuck, immobilized and unable to change your life? What's holding you back from being your best self? Through a behavioral lens we work together to identify the behaviors and patterns that are holding you back from your goals and systematically relearn healthy patterns and coping mechanisms that will empower you to make the best decisions for yourself, your relationships or your family. I work from a person centered approach creating a safe space where we work together to help determine your needs and goals.
Feeling stuck, immobilized and unable to change your life? What's holding you back from being your best self? Through a behavioral lens we work together to identify the behaviors and patterns that are holding you back from your goals and systematically relearn healthy patterns and coping mechanisms that will empower you to make the best decisions for yourself, your relationships or your family. I work from a person centered approach creating a safe space where we work together to help determine your needs and goals.
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