"I have a particular expertise in working with clients who have diverse cultural backgrounds (e.g. ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation.) I also have a deep association working with artistic/creative type individuals and can address particular issues that arise being an artist confined to a conventional/mainstream worldview."

"I believe that therapy is most effective when there is a good match between a therapist and a client. It is critical to feel comfortable with a therapist to work on your journey of self-improvement and discovery."

"I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Using CBT and DBT, I work to build on your strengths and to remove barriers that keep you from realizing your goals. For example, our work together might emphasize life skills such as how to respond to stressful situations in a way that you feel good about, get what you want, AND better the relationships that were affected all at the same time. All along the way, you will see that flexing these new emotional "muscles" are merely skill sets you develop and practice."

"There are often times in your life when you experience drought - be it a shortage of good health, diminished confidence in yourself, a want for more fulfilling relationships, a scarcity in your ability to nurture yourself while taking care of others. I invite you to explore and cultivate your resilience with me. Where there is resilience, there is always the potential for positive change and personal growth. In a respectful and safe environment, I encourage you to bring all aspects of yourself to our sessions. Together we will work to identify, and fortify, your unique strengths."

"As a psychotherapist with over 10 years of counseling experience in the Bay Area I have come to appreciate the importance of humor and honesty in developing a therapeutic relationship that encourages positive life changes. I work hard to develop a comfortable and safe space for my clients to identify and address barriers to progress in their personal and professional lives. When we are honest with ourselves, I think we so often find that our most ardent critic and obstacle to living a fulfilling and happy life is ourselves."

"I am a licensed marriage and family therapist whose specialty is helping others improve their relationships. I believe that we all aspire to have deep, loving connections in our lives. I will help you to remove hurdles that may be impeding such connections in your life. Often, among these hurdles may be unhealed childhood experiences, baggage from previous relationships, and dysfunctional relating styles. Becoming more clear on what you have inherited from your family and what you developed as coping mechanisms will be the first step in aligning with your authentic self."

"Making the choice to seek support and guidance is very powerful as it means that you are looking to create a shift within yourself, and what you are currently doing is no longer working for you. When we experience life's challenges and transitions, it is so common for us to feel overwhelmed, confused, and very much stuck in the negative cycle of our circumstances. What I aim to do is work collaboratively with you to create forward movement in your life, and ultimately to create multiple opportunities out of challenge."

"Give yourself the gift of therapy. You deserve to feel better! Whether you're extra stressed, trying to cope with life changes, or questioning your relationships or your sexuality, therapy helps you figure it out. Sometimes, it's about your job, family or health. Maybe you're depressed or anxious. Therapy is a safe, gentle place to get to know yourself, and figure out strengths, resources, resilience. Using connection and compassion, we build a relationship of trust and respect. We explore self-defeating patterns, and create new ways to react and respond to your life. We look at wellness and self-care, too."

"As a solution-focused, culturally sensitive therapist, my treatment approach is to provide support and feedback to clients to help them resolve current problems, and work through life transitions and issues. Additionally, I have had extensive experience in the treatment of depression, panic disorder, anxiety, addiction, trauma, and loss & grief. With sensitivity and compassion, I help clients find solutions to a wide range of life challenges and psychological issues."

"Are you struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, or a lack of well-being and can't stop thinking about past hurtful events? I provide compassionate mindfulness-based trauma-informed therapy to individuals, couples, & families struggling with family and relationship conflict, complex grief & loss, the impact of trauma, and stress reduction. I believe that you deserve to be in a therapeutic relationship that is safe, validating, and collaborative. We all deserve this :)"

"I share your hope that, with skillful support, you can work through difficulties in your personal life, with your spouse, or your child. I bring a warm, caring and interactive style to our meetings and offer sensitive, skilled and compassionate guidance. I find that putting clients at ease and making a positive connection is the first step to working as a powerful client-therapist team to achieve the gains you seek. Together, we can view problems not as failings but as opportunities for personal growth and learning."

"Life comes with many kinds of stressors, we can all benefit from a safe place to unload, explore options, and move towards healthy change. I believe growth and change are possible in any circumstance when met with a balance of support and guidance. To facilitate this careful balance I work to create safety, build trust, and use motivational techniques to develop individualized, attainable steps towards change. In order to create meaningful change it takes openness and curiosity. For my part, you can expect transparency and authenticity with a healthy balance of humor."

"With over 20 years of Mental Health experience the last 15 years having specialized in the treatment of children, adolescents and their families. My approach is primarily based on who is in the room and how I can be most helpful to my client. I utilize mindfulness, art therapy, sand play and cognitive behavioral therapies."

"Are you feeling overwhelmed with family problems? Is parenting young children or teens frustrating? Is your relationship experiencing difficulties? Are you feeling anxious or depressed? Are you struggling with substance abuse issues? Emotional pain can produce feelings of anger, despair, sadness, anxiety, and a sense of hopelessness and overwhelm. I can help guide you on your journey to feeling stronger, hopeful and more optimistic about life. Together we can identify your strengths, challenges, and resources to help support your emotional strength. Having a safe, empathic, non-judgmental and confidential space to express your feelings can be very healing. I look forward to hearing from you."

"I can say with great confidence that you are not alone in your challenges, and that you don't have to carry your burden by yourself. With patience and persistence, my clients cultivate greater confidence and self-esteem, richer relationships, and more emotional balance and health. I believe that we all need someone to talk with who will listen and accept us as we are, without judgment. Because of this, I provide my clients with a warm, nonjudgmental environment- a safe place to explore the issues that may be preventing you from living the life you want."

"I specialize in working with families, couples, and children & adolescents. I strive to form relationships with my clients built upon trust, authenticity and collaboration. Working together we are able to open and expand possibilities to heal from pain, transform destructive cycles, and grow towards richer, more satisfying lives and relationships. Relationships often get stuck because we are unaware of ways we have hurt others and been hurt ourselves. Sometimes our best efforts to make things better seem to exacerbate the problem. I work to raise insight, facilitate healing, and open possibilities to connect in more satisfying ways."

"Life changing diagnoses whether cancer, chronic illness, depression, or infertility can be overwhelming and impact relationships and one's sense of self. As an LMFT who is also a nurse practitioner, I bring a unique perspective to my counseling practice. I offer evidence-based, compassionate therapy for life's most challenging times so that despite the circumstances, you can experience peace of mind, greater closeness in your relationships, and discover new ways of coping and finding joy. I don't provide medical care in this setting but rather focus on the impact and coping aspects of health issues."

"Dr. Ross Nelson is a personable entrepreneurial-minded Clinical Psychologist in Silicon Valley who specializes in using evidence-based treatment for a number of life issues including stress, anxiety, shyness/social anxiety, self-confidence, depression, imposter syndrome, obsessive-compulsive disorder, perfectionism, phobias, panic disorder, work-addiction, procrastination and relationship problems. He specifically uses cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and motivational techniques to help clients improve their mood, achieve their goals, and experience an overall higher quality of life. Ross has a passion for working with curious high-achieving tech employees, business professionals, entrepreneurs, and executives experience greater happiness and life satisfaction."

"Many of us appear to be functioning well in life, but in reality feel like imposters, often stressed and unsatisfied in our lives and relationships. I foster the discovery of genuine peace and fulfillment through "undoing aloneness," helping clients embrace their best and worst selves, and unearthing a more self-compassionate and authentic way of being. My clients are typically individuals and couples, seeking treatment for anxiety, perfectionism, trauma, and a wide variety of relational issues."

"Is your child struggling with behavioral issues, problems at school, fears, sadness, or anger?Are you feeling stuck and not knowing how to help them? Are you asking yourself what am I doing wrong? All kids with go through times where they struggle. It is during these struggles when support can make all the difference. We will work together to find ways to support you and your family. You don't have to work through this alone."