Dana Hartman-Ngaloafe

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

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Dana Hartman-Ngaloafe

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT (she, her)

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Palo Alto, CA 94306

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You deserve to feel safe, connected, and understood—needs that should have always been met. When the people you counted on for love and comfort hurt or disappointed you instead, the impact can be profound. If this feels familiar, healing work focused on relational trauma and Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD) can help you rebuild a sense of safety and connection.

I imagine you want to feel more at peace and confident, yet fears of rejection or the belief that one mistake could undo everything may get in the way. We will move at your pace as my approach is thoughtful and client-centered—because just as every trauma story is unique, so is the healing process.

Together, we’ll move at your pace to cultivate steadier relationships with yourself and others. To make care accessible, I offer secure online sessions. Clients often describe my style as empathic, intuitive, and compassionate. If this resonates, you can learn more on my website or reach out by phone or email to begin.

Call or Email Dana Hartman-Ngaloafe now for a free 15 minute consultation - (650) 666-8164

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Psychotherapy for Complex and Relational Trauma

Palo Alto, CA 94306

(650) 666-8164

My website

I continue to offer Telehealth sessions in addition to in person sessions. All California clients are warmly welcomed.

I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Life Transitions and Relationship Issues

$360 Per Session

I see individuals and couples

You are deserving of love, safety, and self appreciation-no matter the hills you've had to climb. I welcome hearing from you!

Let's Connect (650) 666-8164

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Psychotherapy for Complex and Relational Trauma

Palo Alto, CA 94306

(650) 666-8164

My website

I continue to offer Telehealth sessions in addition to in person sessions. All California clients are warmly welcomed.

I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Life Transitions and Relationship Issues

$360 Per Session

I see individuals and couples

You are deserving of love, safety, and self appreciation-no matter the hills you've had to climb. I welcome hearing from you!

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $360
Couple Sessions $400

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

Out of Network

Payments are due at the time of service. Superbills are provided monthly for out of network reimbursement.

Dana Hartman-Ngaloafe

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (650) 666-8164

Payments are due at the time of service. Superbills are provided monthly for out of network reimbursement.

Dana Hartman-Ngaloafe

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (650) 666-8164

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 105528 Dana Hartman

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 13 years

Attended The Wright Institute

Additional Credentials

Certificate from CAMFT 100188 / 2018

Certificate from Child Trauma Academy NMT, Phase 2 / 2016

Dana Hartman-Ngaloafe

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (650) 666-8164

Dana Hartman-Ngaloafe

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (650) 666-8164

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Trauma and PTSD
Life Transitions
Relationship Issues

Expertise

Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Bisexual
Codependency
Coping Skills
Depression
Dissociative Disorders (DID)
Dual Diagnosis
Emotional Disturbance
Grief
Lesbian
LGBTQ+
Marital and Premarital
Mood Disorders
Peer Relationships
Psychosis
Relational Trauma
Self Esteem
Sexual Abuse
Spirituality
Stress
Suicidal Ideation
Thinking Disorders
Women's Issues

I work with clients who have experienced trauma in their closest relationships. In our initial sessions, I'll take time to understand how those experiences have impacted you and how they may be affecting your current relationships and personal goals. Together, we'll create a plan that supports long-term healing and growth, while also addressing short-term symptom relief.

Dana Hartman-Ngaloafe

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (650) 666-8164

Dana Hartman-Ngaloafe

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (650) 666-8164

3 Endorsements

Jennifer 'ajen' Busher

Marriage & Family Therapist, MBA, MA, LMFT

Having met and come to know Dana while collaborating on a client case, I have since enjoyed any opportunity to work with Dana. Whether you are a colleague or a client, she is a person who engages you with openness, compassion, and hope.

Kade Flach

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT

Zeina Halim

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Not many therapists are well-trained in complex PTSD, but Dana is one of the few! If you struggle with trauma, PTSD and/or relational issues, I highly recommend Dana. She is warm, approachable and highly skilled.

Client Focus

Age

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Pacific Islander

Age

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Pacific Islander

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Attachment-based
Culturally Sensitive
Eclectic
Experiential Therapy
Gestalt
Gottman Method
Humanistic
Motivational Interviewing
Person-Centered
Relational
Strength-Based
Trauma Focused

I integrate client-centered, trauma-informed, and attachment-based approaches by first creating a safe space where clients feel deeply heard and respected. I use trauma-informed strategies to address past traumas, and by incorporating attachment-based principles, I help clients explore and understand their early relational patterns and how these impact their current relationships and wellbeing.

Dana Hartman-Ngaloafe

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (650) 666-8164

Dana Hartman-Ngaloafe

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (650) 666-8164

Location

Primary Location

Psychotherapy for Complex and Relational Trauma

Palo Alto, CA 94306

(650) 666-8164

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Counties

Zips

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I continue to offer Telehealth sessions in addition to in person sessions. All California clients are warmly welcomed.

Dana Hartman-Ngaloafe

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Call for a free consultation now - (650) 666-8164

I continue to offer Telehealth sessions in addition to in person sessions. All California clients are warmly welcomed.

Dana Hartman-Ngaloafe

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Call for a free consultation now - (650) 666-8164

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