Family Therapy in 94402
I use cognitive behavioral therapy and communication theory and do family of origin work.
I have been doing individual and couples therapy for over 25 years. I help clients reduce anxiety and depression through cognitive behavioral therapy. I work with substance abuse and addiction issues and teach coping skills. Helping couples improve communication and teach problem solving skills is one of my primary objectives. My ability to connect with people is very strong and I am often told that I am very easy to talk to and confide in and trust.
I use cognitive behavioral therapy and communication theory and do family of origin work.
I have been doing individual and couples therapy for over 25 years. I help clients reduce anxiety and depression through cognitive behavioral therapy. I work with substance abuse and addiction issues and teach coping skills. Helping couples improve communication and teach problem solving skills is one of my primary objectives. My ability to connect with people is very strong and I am often told that I am very easy to talk to and confide in and trust.
I earned my license as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist two decades ago, have real-world knowledge in raising children, and have an open heart made for listening and making every person's voice heard.
Loss of self and self-doubt can manifest in young people as anxiety, depression, burn out, anger, and more. Highly sensitive children and teenagers are especially vulnerable right now to struggles with these symptoms and may need guidance to (re)discover their purposes and passions. I help adolescents and adults become congruent with their best selves. This in turn leads to increased knowledge of self which can lead to increased self-esteem and a satisfaction with the world around them.
I earned my license as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist two decades ago, have real-world knowledge in raising children, and have an open heart made for listening and making every person's voice heard.
Loss of self and self-doubt can manifest in young people as anxiety, depression, burn out, anger, and more. Highly sensitive children and teenagers are especially vulnerable right now to struggles with these symptoms and may need guidance to (re)discover their purposes and passions. I help adolescents and adults become congruent with their best selves. This in turn leads to increased knowledge of self which can lead to increased self-esteem and a satisfaction with the world around them.
Mitchell Eckstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Mateo, CA 94402
Feeling stuck? I'm here to help. As a caring, licensed mental health therapist with over 30 years of experience, I specialize in helping individuals navigate trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and feelings of loneliness. Whether you're grappling with your identity, family dynamics, or dissatisfaction at work, you don't have to face it alone. If you're seeking a safe space to share and grow, let's connect and explore how I can support your journey toward healing and fulfillment.
Feeling stuck? I'm here to help. As a caring, licensed mental health therapist with over 30 years of experience, I specialize in helping individuals navigate trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and feelings of loneliness. Whether you're grappling with your identity, family dynamics, or dissatisfaction at work, you don't have to face it alone. If you're seeking a safe space to share and grow, let's connect and explore how I can support your journey toward healing and fulfillment.
Therapy shouldn't have to be complicated or intimidating. What is most crucial-perhaps even more important than credentials or education-is that you feel comfortable with your therapist. I'm a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and have over 20 years experience working with individuals, couples, and adolescents.
Therapy shouldn't have to be complicated or intimidating. What is most crucial-perhaps even more important than credentials or education-is that you feel comfortable with your therapist. I'm a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and have over 20 years experience working with individuals, couples, and adolescents.
I enjoy working with individuals and couples from a variety of backgrounds and beliefs. In the last twenty years, I have coached corporate executives, consulted with physicians, and worked with adolescents and adults in individual and family therapy.
I enjoy working with individuals and couples from a variety of backgrounds and beliefs. In the last twenty years, I have coached corporate executives, consulted with physicians, and worked with adolescents and adults in individual and family therapy.
You will always be your own best investment and always worth the work. If you are currently feeling off-balance and can't seem to find your footing, the good news is that you don't have to figure it out alone. I am a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and completed my formal educational training at Fresno State University in 2013. I continued my training at an inpatient perinatal substance abuse program treating children, adults, couples, and families and continued to work their post-degree. Specific treatment areas included trauma, addiction, depression, anxiety, and co-dependency.
You will always be your own best investment and always worth the work. If you are currently feeling off-balance and can't seem to find your footing, the good news is that you don't have to figure it out alone. I am a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and completed my formal educational training at Fresno State University in 2013. I continued my training at an inpatient perinatal substance abuse program treating children, adults, couples, and families and continued to work their post-degree. Specific treatment areas included trauma, addiction, depression, anxiety, and co-dependency.
I utilize evidence-based treatment that are individualized to the person and family.
Hi! I am a pediatric psychologist specializing in working with children, teens who struggle with a wide range of anxiety disorders (including generalized anxiety, social anxiety, OCD, selective mutism). I am experienced in helping children with behavioral and emotion regulation challenges in improving their functioning and better cope with life's events. I also have specialized training in helping medically complicated children thrive with their chronic health conditions. I completed APA-accredited trainings at PGSP-Stanford Consortium, Children's Hospital Orange County, and Children's Hospital Los Angeles.
I utilize evidence-based treatment that are individualized to the person and family.
Hi! I am a pediatric psychologist specializing in working with children, teens who struggle with a wide range of anxiety disorders (including generalized anxiety, social anxiety, OCD, selective mutism). I am experienced in helping children with behavioral and emotion regulation challenges in improving their functioning and better cope with life's events. I also have specialized training in helping medically complicated children thrive with their chronic health conditions. I completed APA-accredited trainings at PGSP-Stanford Consortium, Children's Hospital Orange County, and Children's Hospital Los Angeles.
I am licensed clinical psychologist and school psychologist working with preschool children through adults. Clients who usually fit well with me have often reached a point of thinking that enough-is-enough, whether that is problem behaviors with a child, teens who are anxious/irritable/depressed, college students who are having major life changes, or adults who are having work or personal difficulties. I particularly specialize in the treatment of Trauma & Stress-Related Disorders. Clients who allow me to look out for them the way they do for their friends/ family often find our work together to be helpful.
I am licensed clinical psychologist and school psychologist working with preschool children through adults. Clients who usually fit well with me have often reached a point of thinking that enough-is-enough, whether that is problem behaviors with a child, teens who are anxious/irritable/depressed, college students who are having major life changes, or adults who are having work or personal difficulties. I particularly specialize in the treatment of Trauma & Stress-Related Disorders. Clients who allow me to look out for them the way they do for their friends/ family often find our work together to be helpful.
Mimi Maslan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
San Mateo, CA 94402
Waitlist for new clients
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.
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.
Diane M. Cote, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Mateo, CA 94402 (Online Only)
Key areas: making informed decisions around family building, navigating infertility clinics, miscarriage, high-risk pregnancies after loss, traumatic birth, stillbirth, selective reduction, maternal mental health, 3rd party reproduction with donors/gestational carriers.
Your unique story, beliefs, dreams, ethnic/racial/sexual identity & life challenges will be honored in a non-judgemental environment. My style is interactive and empathic, emphasizing self-compassion. Areas of focus: infertility counseling, reproductive health, PTSD/trauma, grief and loss, mood disorders (anxiety, panic, depression) skillful parenting, career decisions, traumatic divorce, managing the stress of major life transitions. My treatment modalities include the psycho-dynamic process, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based psychology, EMDR & healing yoga/mediation practices. www.dianecotelcsw.com
Key areas: making informed decisions around family building, navigating infertility clinics, miscarriage, high-risk pregnancies after loss, traumatic birth, stillbirth, selective reduction, maternal mental health, 3rd party reproduction with donors/gestational carriers.
Your unique story, beliefs, dreams, ethnic/racial/sexual identity & life challenges will be honored in a non-judgemental environment. My style is interactive and empathic, emphasizing self-compassion. Areas of focus: infertility counseling, reproductive health, PTSD/trauma, grief and loss, mood disorders (anxiety, panic, depression) skillful parenting, career decisions, traumatic divorce, managing the stress of major life transitions. My treatment modalities include the psycho-dynamic process, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based psychology, EMDR & healing yoga/mediation practices. www.dianecotelcsw.com
I was born and raised in Santiago, Chile. I am a licensed Marriage Family Therapist in the state of CA (LMFT 102349). I hold a MA in Counseling Psychology as well as a BA in Latin American Literature and a Minor in German. I am an adjunct professor at USF. I have lived in Lucerne, Switzerland and Munich, Germany. While in Chile, I studied opera.
I was born and raised in Santiago, Chile. I am a licensed Marriage Family Therapist in the state of CA (LMFT 102349). I hold a MA in Counseling Psychology as well as a BA in Latin American Literature and a Minor in German. I am an adjunct professor at USF. I have lived in Lucerne, Switzerland and Munich, Germany. While in Chile, I studied opera.
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I'm a therapist offering virtual individual sessions to help you navigate the challenges that come up in your life. I am currently under the supervision of Krystal Smith, PsyD working toward California licensure. I pride myself in being able to create a compassionate, safe, authentic, and collaborative space where you can express yourself freely, explore difficult topics, and gently strategize to help you move forward in your healing and goals. I specifically tailor my approach to meet your unique needs using CBT, DBT, Narrative, Interpersonal, Grief, and other trauma-informed therapies.
I have extensive training and a particular passion for working with women, young adults, and adolescents experiencing anxiety, depression, women’s health issues (including prenatal and postpartum mental health), sexual violence, trauma, grief, transitional stress, and family, parenting, or relationship conflict.
I'm a therapist offering virtual individual sessions to help you navigate the challenges that come up in your life. I am currently under the supervision of Krystal Smith, PsyD working toward California licensure. I pride myself in being able to create a compassionate, safe, authentic, and collaborative space where you can express yourself freely, explore difficult topics, and gently strategize to help you move forward in your healing and goals. I specifically tailor my approach to meet your unique needs using CBT, DBT, Narrative, Interpersonal, Grief, and other trauma-informed therapies.
I am a Marriage & Family Therapist. I help teens and adults manage daily stressors, life transitions, family/ peer conflict & divorce. I have extensive experience working with depression, anxiety, grief/ loss, as well as relationship, parenting and teenage behavior issues. I provide a safe and confidential space for you to explore your unique challenges. My style is active, collaborative, and compassionate. My approach is client-centered and eclectic. This means that I incorporate various methods and techniques that fit with your personal needs and style, and we work together to create an individualized plan to reach your goals.
I am a Marriage & Family Therapist. I help teens and adults manage daily stressors, life transitions, family/ peer conflict & divorce. I have extensive experience working with depression, anxiety, grief/ loss, as well as relationship, parenting and teenage behavior issues. I provide a safe and confidential space for you to explore your unique challenges. My style is active, collaborative, and compassionate. My approach is client-centered and eclectic. This means that I incorporate various methods and techniques that fit with your personal needs and style, and we work together to create an individualized plan to reach your goals.
Depending on the situation, I will work with you, with you and your partner, with your adolescent or pre-schooler, or with the whole family.
I bring 30 years of experience to think with and about you, so that together we can find a way. I listen carefully, and I also speak up. The power of therapy is in both the teaching and the relationship.
Depending on the situation, I will work with you, with you and your partner, with your adolescent or pre-schooler, or with the whole family.
I bring 30 years of experience to think with and about you, so that together we can find a way. I listen carefully, and I also speak up. The power of therapy is in both the teaching and the relationship.
I’ve helped clients with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, family and couple conflicts, a history of domestic violence, trauma, abuse, and parenting issues.
If you feel like nothing makes you happy, no one understands you, and reaching your true potential is an impossible task, I’m here to help. I will give my absolute best so that we together can solve your dilemmas—however small or encompassing. I am an English and Farsi bilingual California-licensed therapist with eight years of extensive professional experience. I have a Doctorate (PsyD) in Marriage and Family Therapy.
I’ve helped clients with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, family and couple conflicts, a history of domestic violence, trauma, abuse, and parenting issues.
If you feel like nothing makes you happy, no one understands you, and reaching your true potential is an impossible task, I’m here to help. I will give my absolute best so that we together can solve your dilemmas—however small or encompassing. I am an English and Farsi bilingual California-licensed therapist with eight years of extensive professional experience. I have a Doctorate (PsyD) in Marriage and Family Therapy.
I am licensed from the Board of Behavioral Sciences as a Marriage Family Therapist. I graduated from Notre Dame de Namur with a Master's in Science Clinical Psychology MFT. I was born in Greece and moved to the United States as a child, and have been a California Bay Area native ever since. Growing up in a Greek household, I am able to speak Greek fluently and I am proficient in Spanish. In my spare time, I am also learning Mandarin Chinese as languages are a passion of mine.
I am licensed from the Board of Behavioral Sciences as a Marriage Family Therapist. I graduated from Notre Dame de Namur with a Master's in Science Clinical Psychology MFT. I was born in Greece and moved to the United States as a child, and have been a California Bay Area native ever since. Growing up in a Greek household, I am able to speak Greek fluently and I am proficient in Spanish. In my spare time, I am also learning Mandarin Chinese as languages are a passion of mine.
One of my specialties is working with adults and teenagers who grew up in alcoholic or dysfunctional families, helping them to move beyond their family legacy, learning how their childhood affected them in the past and how it is influencing them in the present.
Awaken to the Possibilities..Change Your life for the Better! For over 20 years I have been helping people overcome and grow beyond their painful emotions and relationships, gain access to their personal longings and inner resources, and discover their deepest wisdom. Clients tell me that I have not only helped them resolve their presenting symptoms but also helped them heal the underlying source of their problems. Most people feel significantly better and are more prepared to cultivate their lives in uniquely rich and meaningful ways.
One of my specialties is working with adults and teenagers who grew up in alcoholic or dysfunctional families, helping them to move beyond their family legacy, learning how their childhood affected them in the past and how it is influencing them in the present.
Awaken to the Possibilities..Change Your life for the Better! For over 20 years I have been helping people overcome and grow beyond their painful emotions and relationships, gain access to their personal longings and inner resources, and discover their deepest wisdom. Clients tell me that I have not only helped them resolve their presenting symptoms but also helped them heal the underlying source of their problems. Most people feel significantly better and are more prepared to cultivate their lives in uniquely rich and meaningful ways.
Michelle Leao, MFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Mateo, CA 94402
I help clients develop a strong relationship with themselves where they can heal and live in acceptance of their past ( family of origin, trauma, ruptured attachments) and live a life of their choosing.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist that works with children, couples, families, and individuals that are experiencing relational challenges in their lives and are in need of healthier emotional experiences and accompanying behaviors. My goal is to help clients navigate the complexities of life with a sense of security, peace, and learning. I have extensive history working with individuals, families and couples who are strained from challenging behaviors, unproductive familial patterns, and ongoing parent-child conflict.
I help clients develop a strong relationship with themselves where they can heal and live in acceptance of their past ( family of origin, trauma, ruptured attachments) and live a life of their choosing.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist that works with children, couples, families, and individuals that are experiencing relational challenges in their lives and are in need of healthier emotional experiences and accompanying behaviors. My goal is to help clients navigate the complexities of life with a sense of security, peace, and learning. I have extensive history working with individuals, families and couples who are strained from challenging behaviors, unproductive familial patterns, and ongoing parent-child conflict.
As a bicultural therapist, I also have expertise in Asian American issues, immigrant mental health, imposter syndrome, and family conflict.
As human beings, we all experience periods of pain that test our resources and ability to cope. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, loss/grief, self-doubt or going through a time of turbulent change, I am here to support your growth and healing. In therapy, I aim to help you gain insight into your emotional experience, reconnect with your core needs and values, and cultivate new coping skills to tackle life's stressors. My approach is warm, gentle but actionable, and collaborative. I recognize that we all have different healing journeys and strive to tailor treatment to suit your individual goals and needs.
As a bicultural therapist, I also have expertise in Asian American issues, immigrant mental health, imposter syndrome, and family conflict.
As human beings, we all experience periods of pain that test our resources and ability to cope. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, loss/grief, self-doubt or going through a time of turbulent change, I am here to support your growth and healing. In therapy, I aim to help you gain insight into your emotional experience, reconnect with your core needs and values, and cultivate new coping skills to tackle life's stressors. My approach is warm, gentle but actionable, and collaborative. I recognize that we all have different healing journeys and strive to tailor treatment to suit your individual goals and needs.
I also provide individual counseling for anxiety and family therapy for families in conflict.
In a marriage most people would like to feel appreciated and understood. Experiencing enjoyable moments and memories in our relationships. The confidence that we can receive support from our spouse and that we can share our needs. Being able to have moments of connection and intimacy. If you are struggling with relationship problems and find yourself feeling: lonely, frustrated unloved, insecure, angry, disconnected, empty, unfulfilled, and under appreciated, I would like to be your guide taking steps decrease relationship pain.
I also provide individual counseling for anxiety and family therapy for families in conflict.
In a marriage most people would like to feel appreciated and understood. Experiencing enjoyable moments and memories in our relationships. The confidence that we can receive support from our spouse and that we can share our needs. Being able to have moments of connection and intimacy. If you are struggling with relationship problems and find yourself feeling: lonely, frustrated unloved, insecure, angry, disconnected, empty, unfulfilled, and under appreciated, I would like to be your guide taking steps decrease relationship pain.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.