Therapists in Los Altos, CA

I believe in your potential for personal growth toward a more satisfying relationship with others. My style is warm, compassionate, and non-judgmental. I respect your uniqueness. People who come to me are often experiencing depression and anxiety; major life transitions; cultural dislocation; loss and grief. By practicing solution-focused and client-centered psychotherapy, I help people embark on the journey of self-understanding, acceptance, and finding what they seek.

Hi, I'm Holly Adams, a Licensed Psychotherapist with over 21 years of experience providing counseling to help people make meaningful changes in their lives. I help people with things like anxiety, depression, dipolar disorder, and coping skills, and I enjoy working with people dealing with cancer, autoimmune disorders, and other serious health issues. I tailor my therapeutic approach to meet your unique needs, drawing from various models of psychotherapy including, cognitive behavior, humanistic, solution-focused, and problem-solving methods.

I have over 25 years of research and clinical experience in working with individuals whose lives are impacted by mood disorders. Within the realm of mood disorders, there is a multitude of life stressors and challenges that are often present. I enjoy working with my patients to help them manage and ideally overcome the symptoms of mood and anxiety disorders that have negatively impacted their lives. I primarily work with older adolescents, adults, and elder individuals, and I also work with couples and families.

Concierge therapy offered in Palo Alto, Rockridge & SF locations. You decide on the day, time, location, in-person or online. This modality is for busy professionals/students who want to graduate psychotherapy fast. Sessions are fun and focused. Most clients can graduate from therapy within 3-6 months for life transition problems. For severe trauma and mental health cases, it can a little longer. Specializing in teens, couples and individuals struggling with trauma, sexual abuse, substances abuse, depression, anxiety, grief, suicide, trust, abandonment, severe mental health and anger.

Do you find yourself struggling? Hurting? I can help you feel better! You have the ability to THRIVE regardless of your circumstances armed with my support & many new tools in your arsenal. I can help you tap into your own resilience & ability to heal. Wherever you are at in life, whether satisfied but looking to improve, struggling daily & feeling as if the floor is about to fall out, in crisis-mode, on a journey of self-discovery, or simply looking for support from a fully present empathetic skilled partner in your personal, interpersonal & professional goals. I AM HERE FOR YOU!

I enjoy working with people who would like to change their relationship with problems in their lives, and gain power over these problems and their effects. I have extensive training and experience working with people affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, and eating disorders. In addition, I meet with people who are affected by chronic medical conditions and parent/teen conflict. I view people as having ideas about how they would like to be in life and in relationships; yet, problems can disconnect people from their ideas and identities, influencing them to act in unsatisfactory ways.

Asking for help is a big step. Are you struggling with feeling sad, anxious, having a hard time? Going thru some difficult times? Transitions? I am here to help you. I am a very goal oriented therapist, providing helpful skills, feedback, support and direction. I will work with you using a variety of treatment approaches based on what you need. I find Mindfulness CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) a very effective approach to help you feel better and take action. I also utilize EMDR, (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) as a tool to help with trauma and other issues

Stressed out, overwhelmed and exhausted professionals need someone to talk to. We either let our frustrations out at the worst time and in the worst way - causing damage to our relationships - or we keep holding it all in because it feels like no one is listening. Talking in full privacy and trust can feel like a weight lifted. Find clarity, learn specific coping techniques, and explore your deeper sense of self.

Our mental health and wellness lays the foundation for our ability to reach our full potential in relationships, careers, aspirations, and lives as a whole. My passion is collaborating with clients to identify and address anxiety, depression and relational issues impacting your wellness. I provide therapy for individuals and families using a holistic and trauma-informed approach. I utilize numerous therapeutic approaches, carefully curated to my clients’ unique needs and goals to provide a roadmap for healing.

Are you a people pleaser who feels overwhelmed with helping others? Do you do everything for your family and leave no time at the end of the day for yourself? You feel overwhelmed, disconnected from who you were before children, family and the demands of your career and life. You would like to break the chains of self-doubt and overthinking. Many times throughout the day you feel you aren't doing enough, need a minute to rest but feel you can't take one. You look in the mirror and wonder who is looking back at you. You would love time off but can't justify taking it. You know it is enough and you need support.

I work with individuals adult, children, and families to help them develop healthy, growing relationships with one another, addressing struggles in family dynamics and helping individuals deal with relationship problems, as well as depression and anxiety. My therapeutic approach, developed over 15 years of working with children and families in varying capacities is a collaborative one, aiming to enhance self-understanding, and promotions of personal growth. I am committed to working with you toward a positive solution to the situation causing distress.

Going through something? Have something on your mind? I'm here to help! My goal is to provide a safe space for you to process your feelings and put the past to rest while defining your goals for the future so you can start living your best life. I utilize a client-centered approach that is tailored specifically to your needs with an emphasis on cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, and family systems approaches. I believe our thoughts are extremely powerful because our thoughts guide our beliefs and beliefs guide our actions.

Here we go again, another day of feeling overwhelmed, on edge, tense in your stomach, aches & pains in your body with intrusive, racing thoughts that feel like they have hijacked your brain. Are you frustrated that you can't seem to reach your goals and dreams in career or relationships despite your best efforts & intentions, like something is blocking you? Feel like you don't fit in, "too sensitive or overly emotional"? Do you absorb the energy around you? Do you want to help others with their pain, yet you neglect your own problems? You are at war with an invisible enemy, tired of watching life go by while you are missing out.

Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, panic attacks, addiction, relationship struggles, or generally missing something in life? Feeling stuck in an endless cycle of procrastination, fears about the uncertainty of the future, or guilt, shame and resentments from the past? If so, you are not alone! Many people spend their entire lives in this mental and emotional agony and that doesn't have to be you! Overcoming these challenges can be difficult on your own, working with a licensed professional may save you years of learning by trial and error. You can overcome and balance the emotional and behavioral impediments in your life.

Do you feel the pressure to “have it all together”? With the stress of today's world, I help people take a closer look at what no longer serves them and how to build the life and relationships you want. I specialize with working with adults experiencing anxiety, including panic disorder, relationship issues, and more. I also have a passion for men’s mental health as I have found that men can struggle to find a place where they feel heard, understood, and validated without judgment; and I work to cultivate a safe and supportive space for all.

Hi there, I'm Olivia, an LMFT based in Sacramento, CA. I am a Woman, Mother, Wife, and Therapist, in that order. I am a Latina and have lived in California my entire life. I have experience with children, teens, foster youth, at-risk youth, young adults, young professionals, persons in the helping field, and couples. I have experience working with issues and diagnoses such as addiction, recovery, self-harm, life transitions, parental loss, blended families, LGBTQ, parent-child relational issues, communication issues, anger, mood disorders, depression, anxiety, and trauma.

Life can be challenging. Are you feeling stress, anxiety, or uncertainty about the future? Do life transitions seem overwhelming for you? Does dealing with conflicts with loved ones feel like walking on eggshells? Maybe you're trying to find your voice again after the breakup or change. Together, we can create a safe space where you can explore your emotions and develop a deep self-awareness, that will empower you to overcome life’s challenges. You will discover the ability and tools to voice your needs and navigate through resentments and conflicts with others.

“Meanings are not determined by situations, but we determine ourselves by the meanings we give to situations.” —Alfred Adler. My approach to therapy is person-centered and trauma informed. I tailor my therapeutic interventions to individual needs through a variety of frameworks and modalities, including psychodynamic, humanistic, family systems, and narrative therapy. I received my BS in Human Services and my MS in Counseling with a concentration in marriage, family, and child therapy from University of Phoenix.

Hi, I'm glad you're here. I wonder if you ever feel like you’re not good enough? Maybe it feels like there’s something wrong with you that other people don’t seem to struggle with. I wonder if relationships feel hard for you and if doing things like asking someone out on a date, applying for a job, asking for help when you need it or setting boundaries with people feel really scary or impossible to do? Maybe you’re looking to better understand these parts of yourself and to find ways to make changes to these areas of your life. If so, I might be able to help.