Art Therapy in San Mateo, CA
I work with teens and young adults facing anxiety and depression, offering a supportive space to build self-esteem and coping skills. As a bilingual, first-generation Mexican American therapist, I value culturally responsive care and empowerment. Reach out when you’re ready to begin.
I work with teens and young adults facing anxiety and depression, offering a supportive space to build self-esteem and coping skills. As a bilingual, first-generation Mexican American therapist, I value culturally responsive care and empowerment. Reach out when you’re ready to begin.
I have a separate play-therapy room for children where I offer sand-tray, play and art therapies.
I help clients define how they want their lives to be different and help them identify the steps they will need to take to reach their goals. I've built a practice with the goal of strengthening families by increasing communication between its members and helping them focus on problem solving versus placing blame. Adults going through a life transition is a specialty - relationship issues, birth of a baby, balancing work & family, divorce and blended families. I also have a passion for children/adolescents and their welfare. I can provide valuable support to help them work through the challenges they are facing.
I have a separate play-therapy room for children where I offer sand-tray, play and art therapies.
I help clients define how they want their lives to be different and help them identify the steps they will need to take to reach their goals. I've built a practice with the goal of strengthening families by increasing communication between its members and helping them focus on problem solving versus placing blame. Adults going through a life transition is a specialty - relationship issues, birth of a baby, balancing work & family, divorce and blended families. I also have a passion for children/adolescents and their welfare. I can provide valuable support to help them work through the challenges they are facing.
Hi there, I'm Ollie! I'm an LMFT that provides psychotherapy to adolescents, adults and couples. I specialize in ADHD, Autism, and other neurodivergent diagnoses. I have a second Master's in School Psychology, and have worked testing and diagnosing in the school system for years. My training in both of these areas allows me to help individuals better navigate a world that can feel incredibly frustrating at times (okay, probably a lot of the time). Whether you suspect you may have ADHD or other neurodivergent symptoms, or have been diagnosed for years, I am here to help daily life become more manageable.
Hi there, I'm Ollie! I'm an LMFT that provides psychotherapy to adolescents, adults and couples. I specialize in ADHD, Autism, and other neurodivergent diagnoses. I have a second Master's in School Psychology, and have worked testing and diagnosing in the school system for years. My training in both of these areas allows me to help individuals better navigate a world that can feel incredibly frustrating at times (okay, probably a lot of the time). Whether you suspect you may have ADHD or other neurodivergent symptoms, or have been diagnosed for years, I am here to help daily life become more manageable.
My ideal client is someone facing the emotional and spiritual challenges of end-of-life care, whether a hospice patient or a loved one. They may experience fear, grief, or uncertainty and need comfort, clarity, and peace. Their goal is to find relief, connection, and dignity during this stage. I provide a calm, compassionate presence to help them process emotions, strengthen communication, and find meaning and acceptance.
My ideal client is someone facing the emotional and spiritual challenges of end-of-life care, whether a hospice patient or a loved one. They may experience fear, grief, or uncertainty and need comfort, clarity, and peace. Their goal is to find relief, connection, and dignity during this stage. I provide a calm, compassionate presence to help them process emotions, strengthen communication, and find meaning and acceptance.
Feeling overwhelmed by life changes, emotions, or identity questions? Perhaps you are dealing with ADHD, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, grief, or relationship transitions. Wanting clarity, confidence, and a safe space to be yourself is not too much to ask for. Many hope to understand their feelings, improve daily functioning, and build healthier relationships. LGBTQ+ clients may seek support in living authentically and finding acceptance. Neurodivergent clients may seek assistance and comfort. If that sounds like you, we may be a good fit. Let's chat!
Feeling overwhelmed by life changes, emotions, or identity questions? Perhaps you are dealing with ADHD, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, grief, or relationship transitions. Wanting clarity, confidence, and a safe space to be yourself is not too much to ask for. Many hope to understand their feelings, improve daily functioning, and build healthier relationships. LGBTQ+ clients may seek support in living authentically and finding acceptance. Neurodivergent clients may seek assistance and comfort. If that sounds like you, we may be a good fit. Let's chat!
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and overall, I have been practicing psychotherapy for 16 years, and have been in private practice for 8 years. I have extensive experience in working with children and families, and I also work with individuals. I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, struggles with anger management, relationship issues, and domestic violence.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and overall, I have been practicing psychotherapy for 16 years, and have been in private practice for 8 years. I have extensive experience in working with children and families, and I also work with individuals. I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, struggles with anger management, relationship issues, and domestic violence.
You’ve experienced pain, confusion, or trauma that’s left you feeling stuck, anxious, or disconnected from others—and maybe even from yourself. You want clarity, healing, and a way to move forward, but you’re unsure where to start. You’re seeking someone who will listen without judgment, help you understand your patterns, and guide you in rebuilding trust in relationships and in life. Your goal is not just to cope, but to grow, find peace, and reclaim your sense of self and purpose. You want change—because you believe you deserve more than just surviving.
You’ve experienced pain, confusion, or trauma that’s left you feeling stuck, anxious, or disconnected from others—and maybe even from yourself. You want clarity, healing, and a way to move forward, but you’re unsure where to start. You’re seeking someone who will listen without judgment, help you understand your patterns, and guide you in rebuilding trust in relationships and in life. Your goal is not just to cope, but to grow, find peace, and reclaim your sense of self and purpose. You want change—because you believe you deserve more than just surviving.
I trained in Expressive Arts therapy and believe in the power of Art making to unlock information and uncover emotions.
There are many ways to heal and become more present in our lives. I believe each person can access their most present self with intention, curiosity and a willingness to release fear. I use a collaborative approach to help you find the most fun and efficient way to be more present in your own life.
For the past 18 years I have worked at a community health non-profit working with families and training therapists to address maladaptive behaviors in children stemming from their mental health diagnosis. As a former massage therapist I trained in cranio-sacral therapy, Reiki, Clarity Breathwork and light body meditation.
I trained in Expressive Arts therapy and believe in the power of Art making to unlock information and uncover emotions.
There are many ways to heal and become more present in our lives. I believe each person can access their most present self with intention, curiosity and a willingness to release fear. I use a collaborative approach to help you find the most fun and efficient way to be more present in your own life.
For the past 18 years I have worked at a community health non-profit working with families and training therapists to address maladaptive behaviors in children stemming from their mental health diagnosis. As a former massage therapist I trained in cranio-sacral therapy, Reiki, Clarity Breathwork and light body meditation.
I am easy going and engaging and I believe in helping to empower individuals. I love the feeling of connecting with clients and walking through the therapeutic journey. I have experience working with many demographics and cultures and creating a safe and confidential environment for expression and intellectual freedom. I work primarily with adults, young adults and teenagers.
I am easy going and engaging and I believe in helping to empower individuals. I love the feeling of connecting with clients and walking through the therapeutic journey. I have experience working with many demographics and cultures and creating a safe and confidential environment for expression and intellectual freedom. I work primarily with adults, young adults and teenagers.
Doreen R Maller
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
5 Endorsed
San Mateo, CA 94401
Waitlist for new clients
I have been trained in the Expressive Arts and bring art into sessions with both children and adults to add insight and deepen self-observation.
I believe that all people have innate skills and strengths and have the potential to live rich and meaningful lives but sometimes get stuck in patterns and behaviors that interfere with their ability to grow. I believe psychotherapy is an important tool to help people discover their natural ability to heal, to love and to live healthy and fulfilling lives. Our fast-paced and demanding lives can create uncomfortable stressors in individuals and families. My time with each client provides an opportunity for calm and reflection in challenging and stressful lives.
I have been trained in the Expressive Arts and bring art into sessions with both children and adults to add insight and deepen self-observation.
I believe that all people have innate skills and strengths and have the potential to live rich and meaningful lives but sometimes get stuck in patterns and behaviors that interfere with their ability to grow. I believe psychotherapy is an important tool to help people discover their natural ability to heal, to love and to live healthy and fulfilling lives. Our fast-paced and demanding lives can create uncomfortable stressors in individuals and families. My time with each client provides an opportunity for calm and reflection in challenging and stressful lives.
I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California with over ten years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families on their healing journeys. My compassionate, collaborative approach helps clients feel safe to explore their stories and create new, empowered life narratives. I treat depression, anxiety, trauma, relational challenges, parenting, and many other areas of concern. I offer individual, couples, family, inner healing group therapy. I’m bilingual in English and Spanish.
I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California with over ten years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families on their healing journeys. My compassionate, collaborative approach helps clients feel safe to explore their stories and create new, empowered life narratives. I treat depression, anxiety, trauma, relational challenges, parenting, and many other areas of concern. I offer individual, couples, family, inner healing group therapy. I’m bilingual in English and Spanish.
Many children and teens feel overwhelmed by anxiety, sadness, school stress, or changes in friendships and family life. They want to feel calmer, more confident, and better understood—both at home and at school. Parents often seek guidance in supporting their child’s emotional growth and resilience.
Many children and teens feel overwhelmed by anxiety, sadness, school stress, or changes in friendships and family life. They want to feel calmer, more confident, and better understood—both at home and at school. Parents often seek guidance in supporting their child’s emotional growth and resilience.
Gemini said
The mental load of motherhood is no joke, and it’s easy to feel drained when you’re constantly juggling everyone else’s needs while trying to keep your own head above water. Whether you’re dealing with the "baby blues" that won’t quit or just feel like you’ve lost the person you were before kids, that constant feeling of being "on" can be exhausting. As a mom and clinician with extensive training in perinatal mental health who has spent years working with moms, I'm here to help you sort through the overwhelm and give you real, manageable tools so you can finally catch your breath and feel like yourself again.
Gemini said
The mental load of motherhood is no joke, and it’s easy to feel drained when you’re constantly juggling everyone else’s needs while trying to keep your own head above water. Whether you’re dealing with the "baby blues" that won’t quit or just feel like you’ve lost the person you were before kids, that constant feeling of being "on" can be exhausting. As a mom and clinician with extensive training in perinatal mental health who has spent years working with moms, I'm here to help you sort through the overwhelm and give you real, manageable tools so you can finally catch your breath and feel like yourself again.
I also use art therapy conjointly with talk therapy to deepen awareness of your authentic self and explore connections in your inner and outer world.
Are you struggling with feeling down and stuck? Are there experiences from the past that are impacting you now? Does perfectionism and stress affect your sense of purpose? I mostly work with adults struggling with trauma, depression, and anxiety. Often our inner beliefs have a huge impact on our lives, our sense of self, and our relationships. Finding the right therapist can be difficult. I offer a genuine and understanding therapeutic relationship for you to feel held and seen, as we reflect together.
I also use art therapy conjointly with talk therapy to deepen awareness of your authentic self and explore connections in your inner and outer world.
Are you struggling with feeling down and stuck? Are there experiences from the past that are impacting you now? Does perfectionism and stress affect your sense of purpose? I mostly work with adults struggling with trauma, depression, and anxiety. Often our inner beliefs have a huge impact on our lives, our sense of self, and our relationships. Finding the right therapist can be difficult. I offer a genuine and understanding therapeutic relationship for you to feel held and seen, as we reflect together.
I earned my Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy with a specialization in Art Therapy from Notre Dame de Namur University and my Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and teaching credential from UCSD.
I am passionate about helping clients become the most authentic version of themselves by creating a safe, supportive, and collaborative relationship. My approach integrates psychodynamic therapy, CBT, IFS, grief counseling, and expressive arts therapy. I believe creativity can be a pathway toward healing, self expression, insight and emotional growth.
I earned my Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy with a specialization in Art Therapy from Notre Dame de Namur University and my Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and teaching credential from UCSD.
I am passionate about helping clients become the most authentic version of themselves by creating a safe, supportive, and collaborative relationship. My approach integrates psychodynamic therapy, CBT, IFS, grief counseling, and expressive arts therapy. I believe creativity can be a pathway toward healing, self expression, insight and emotional growth.
There is both an art and a science to therapy.
Therapy can be uncomfortable, and challenging for folks because it causes them to confront unpleasant emotions or memories. Therapy can be helpful because those unpleasant things are often making people's lives difficult, and therapy can help create a place to better understand and deal with those uncomfortable things. I find that I work best with clients that want to address things that make them uncomfortable, but don't know how to do so, or are reluctant to do it alone.
There is both an art and a science to therapy.
Therapy can be uncomfortable, and challenging for folks because it causes them to confront unpleasant emotions or memories. Therapy can be helpful because those unpleasant things are often making people's lives difficult, and therapy can help create a place to better understand and deal with those uncomfortable things. I find that I work best with clients that want to address things that make them uncomfortable, but don't know how to do so, or are reluctant to do it alone.
Sessions are tailored to your needs and can include art, walks, journaling, and of course talk therapy.
I work with teens and adults (14+) who are ready for change but feel weighed down or stuck. My clients are often women, people of color, and LGBTQ individuals who are high-achieving but put immense pressure on themselves, whether at work, in relationships, or both, and are struggling with anxiety or depression. I especially love working with those seeking greater confidence, or arelearning how to set boundaries and prioritize themselves. My specialty is people struggling with ADD/ADHD. At the heart of my work is helping people find their voice; and learning how to use it in ways that feel authentic, powerful, and heard.
Sessions are tailored to your needs and can include art, walks, journaling, and of course talk therapy.
I work with teens and adults (14+) who are ready for change but feel weighed down or stuck. My clients are often women, people of color, and LGBTQ individuals who are high-achieving but put immense pressure on themselves, whether at work, in relationships, or both, and are struggling with anxiety or depression. I especially love working with those seeking greater confidence, or arelearning how to set boundaries and prioritize themselves. My specialty is people struggling with ADD/ADHD. At the heart of my work is helping people find their voice; and learning how to use it in ways that feel authentic, powerful, and heard.
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 an office in downtown San Mateo where I have in person sessions on Tuesdays and Fridays and also I provide video counseling via a HIPPA approved platform in the morning and some afternoons.
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 an office in downtown San Mateo where I have in person sessions on Tuesdays and Fridays and also I provide video counseling via a HIPPA approved platform in the morning and some afternoons.
Hello and welcome. Life experiences can be complex, challenging, at times confusing and overwhelming. While this is all so normal, many folks struggle to navigate the difficulty of these experiences. I truly believe we’re not meant to struggle through these waves all on our own. I have experienced how effective therapy can be in helping people move through past traumas, in transforming their lives and having more space for peace, connection, joy and freedom. I love my work with children, teens and adults, and have found it to be so gratifying to take part in the steady unfolding of an individual's or family’s transformation.
Hello and welcome. Life experiences can be complex, challenging, at times confusing and overwhelming. While this is all so normal, many folks struggle to navigate the difficulty of these experiences. I truly believe we’re not meant to struggle through these waves all on our own. I have experienced how effective therapy can be in helping people move through past traumas, in transforming their lives and having more space for peace, connection, joy and freedom. I love my work with children, teens and adults, and have found it to be so gratifying to take part in the steady unfolding of an individual's or family’s transformation.
I also offer Art therapy, Yoga therapy, Sand Tray, and play therapy to unlock healing through different modalities of communication.
My formal name is Margaret, but everyone calls me Peggy. I love to work with clients who are exploring who they are. Perhaps you feel like you have moments of feeling lonely and stuck? Perhaps your life events have made you feel separate and different from others? Maybe you have trouble focusing, and your concentration can be spotty? You wonder how others see you, and you want to fit in.
I offer several ways to help your brain rewire your neural pathways. You can ask me about providing more information about KAP and Brainspotting.
I also offer Art therapy, Yoga therapy, Sand Tray, and play therapy to unlock healing through different modalities of communication.
My formal name is Margaret, but everyone calls me Peggy. I love to work with clients who are exploring who they are. Perhaps you feel like you have moments of feeling lonely and stuck? Perhaps your life events have made you feel separate and different from others? Maybe you have trouble focusing, and your concentration can be spotty? You wonder how others see you, and you want to fit in.
I offer several ways to help your brain rewire your neural pathways. You can ask me about providing more information about KAP and Brainspotting.
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Art Therapy
How does art therapy work?
The process of making art allows people to express themselves. Art-making can take many forms, such as painting, collage, or sculpting. The therapist asks questions that the work elicits, such as how the person felt while creating their piece, or if any memories surfaced that they can discuss. The therapist will then work with the patient to process their experience, understand themselves better, and work toward change.
Does art therapy help with trauma?
Art therapy can be a valuable treatment option for those suffering from trauma. Traumatic experiences such as combat, rape, or childhood abuse can be so painful that articulating them can be too scary or painful; creating art allows people to express themselves without words, and tell their story in a different way. The physical nature of creating art can also help people feel rooted in the body, which may benefit those who feel disconnected from their body in the aftermath of trauma.
How long does art therapy last?
The duration of art therapy varies, but a common length for treatment is 10 to 15 weekly sessions. Some people may see improvement in just a few weeks, while others may choose to remain in therapy longer term. Patients should periodically discuss their goals with their therapist to make sure the two are aligned on process and progress.
What are the limitations of art therapy?
Art therapy is helpful for many people, but a limitation is that it doesn’t have as robust an evidence base as other forms of therapy, such as cognitive behavioral therapy or acceptance and commitment therapy. The evidence on art therapy is mixed; some research demonstrates its benefits, while other research suggests that it has little impact on patients.