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Heather Shannon | Certified Sex Therapist
Counselor
Verified Verified
Los Altos, CA 94024  (Online Only)
Has sex become a bit of a chore? If so, let's talk! I help people in committed relationships who feel stagnant in their sex life to get their passion back and deepen their intimacy. You might be feeling like you've just gotten too comfortable with each other. Or it could be that the perfect storm of caretaking, grief, parenthood, work stress and health struggles have forced your sexual connection onto the back burner. Or maybe you just don't feel super comfortable opening up to each other anymore and need that emotional intimacy to be on point before the physical part can be properly addressed.
Has sex become a bit of a chore? If so, let's talk! I help people in committed relationships who feel stagnant in their sex life to get their passion back and deepen their intimacy. You might be feeling like you've just gotten too comfortable with each other. Or it could be that the perfect storm of caretaking, grief, parenthood, work stress and health struggles have forced your sexual connection onto the back burner. Or maybe you just don't feel super comfortable opening up to each other anymore and need that emotional intimacy to be on point before the physical part can be properly addressed.
(650) 750-0544 View (650) 750-0544
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Sherian Lee
Marriage & Family Therapist, Brain, Spotter, Best, Self, Coach
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Altos, CA 94024
Hello to your Best Self! Remodeling involves shedding negative thoughts, beliefs, and trauma. What baggage must you unpack to be free? If it's a lot, join the club. Pre-pandemic, therapy was stigmatized, but today, we've embraced personal growth to become our Best Selves! Navigate through trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood, parenting, and relationship issues. Get support to ease anxiety, manage stress, and overcome overwhelm. Embark on a hopeful journey to relief and balance through walking &/or virtual Brainspotting therapy, coupled with ADHD, Wellness, and Peak Performance Coaching. Your path to a vibrant balance starts here.
Hello to your Best Self! Remodeling involves shedding negative thoughts, beliefs, and trauma. What baggage must you unpack to be free? If it's a lot, join the club. Pre-pandemic, therapy was stigmatized, but today, we've embraced personal growth to become our Best Selves! Navigate through trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood, parenting, and relationship issues. Get support to ease anxiety, manage stress, and overcome overwhelm. Embark on a hopeful journey to relief and balance through walking &/or virtual Brainspotting therapy, coupled with ADHD, Wellness, and Peak Performance Coaching. Your path to a vibrant balance starts here.
(408) 638-2300 View (408) 638-2300
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Laura Hollands-Steck
Marriage & Family Therapist, L, M, F, T
Verified Verified
Los Altos, CA 94022
I believe everyone deserves some time to sit down with a strong listener and/or problem solver about their life. The feedback that I receive is, that I empathize & mirror the key issues quickly and help you brainstorm. I then help you get at "reframing" the negative situations and help you motivate and prioritize what is needed to do to actually change. I can work well with all mood issues, chaos, panic, addictions affairs and all relationship issues. Every session you should walk away with substantial suggestions to help in different areas. I also work with work ADHD, parenting, and women with breast cancer.
I believe everyone deserves some time to sit down with a strong listener and/or problem solver about their life. The feedback that I receive is, that I empathize & mirror the key issues quickly and help you brainstorm. I then help you get at "reframing" the negative situations and help you motivate and prioritize what is needed to do to actually change. I can work well with all mood issues, chaos, panic, addictions affairs and all relationship issues. Every session you should walk away with substantial suggestions to help in different areas. I also work with work ADHD, parenting, and women with breast cancer.
(650) 476-2013 View (650) 476-2013
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Amy Elizabeth Greene
Counselor, MA, LMHC, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Altos, CA 94022
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.
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.
(786) 686-1062 View (786) 686-1062
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Chantal Daley
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Altos, CA 94024
Childhood trauma and tumultuous relationships early in life have the ability to affect your interpersonal relationships as an adult.
Do you find yourself having a difficult time coping with anxiety, depression, and trauma? Do you have a hard time communicating and setting boundaries with others? Life is full of obstacles and hardships that may be difficult to overcome without the right tools, resources, and, guidance leading to the manifestation of these symptoms. I specialize in working with adults, couples, and adolescents using a Psychodynamic approach to explore unconscious thoughts and behaviors. In doing this, we are able to collaboratively recognize old ineffective patterns and process unresolved feelings and trauma.
Childhood trauma and tumultuous relationships early in life have the ability to affect your interpersonal relationships as an adult.
Do you find yourself having a difficult time coping with anxiety, depression, and trauma? Do you have a hard time communicating and setting boundaries with others? Life is full of obstacles and hardships that may be difficult to overcome without the right tools, resources, and, guidance leading to the manifestation of these symptoms. I specialize in working with adults, couples, and adolescents using a Psychodynamic approach to explore unconscious thoughts and behaviors. In doing this, we are able to collaboratively recognize old ineffective patterns and process unresolved feelings and trauma.
(650) 405-0267 View (650) 405-0267
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Jim Arjani
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Altos, CA 94022
Have you recently experienced or witnessed a traumatic event? Are you going through a break-up or some other type of loss? Physical, sexual, or emotional abuse? Your sleep problems, depression, anxiety, poor performance at work and relationship issues are often the result of current of past trauma. Many of my clients include those who have come from dysfunctional families where they experienced or witnessed abuse. For the past 23 years I have been helping clients to cope with and address traumatic experiences. I have extensive training and experience in the treatment of trauma.
Have you recently experienced or witnessed a traumatic event? Are you going through a break-up or some other type of loss? Physical, sexual, or emotional abuse? Your sleep problems, depression, anxiety, poor performance at work and relationship issues are often the result of current of past trauma. Many of my clients include those who have come from dysfunctional families where they experienced or witnessed abuse. For the past 23 years I have been helping clients to cope with and address traumatic experiences. I have extensive training and experience in the treatment of trauma.
(650) 741-1483 View (650) 741-1483

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Ashley Marie Boyd
MHt, MNLP, MSc, MTT, EFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Palo Alto, CA 94301
I’m here to help you Create your Dream Life by setting & achieving your goals, overcome blocks, set new patterns & tap into your Alignment, Embodiment & Empowerment. My focus is on guiding you to your inner wisdom, transforming your relationship to self, forming new beliefs & patterns while rediscovering your unique talents. By working together my aim is to support you in achieving your hearts desires, achieving success & helping you flourish in your life. We will take a holistic approach that respects the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit. I believe in your innate wisdom, wholeness, resilience, and capacity for growth.
I’m here to help you Create your Dream Life by setting & achieving your goals, overcome blocks, set new patterns & tap into your Alignment, Embodiment & Empowerment. My focus is on guiding you to your inner wisdom, transforming your relationship to self, forming new beliefs & patterns while rediscovering your unique talents. By working together my aim is to support you in achieving your hearts desires, achieving success & helping you flourish in your life. We will take a holistic approach that respects the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit. I believe in your innate wisdom, wholeness, resilience, and capacity for growth.
(831) 603-2357 View (831) 603-2357
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Vera Velini
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95128
You have just made an important step towards creating the life you desire to live. I specialize in finding one's happiness and peace whether it be within the life of the individual, within a relationship or within a family. My passion is working with individuals and couples who desire to create deepest loving relationships, live their life authentically, find their purpose, and realize their dreams. Regardless of the challenges you face, our programs are designed to help you create and experience positive changes that last a lifetime. (NOTE: Don't forget to ask us about our SPECIAL PACKAGES)
You have just made an important step towards creating the life you desire to live. I specialize in finding one's happiness and peace whether it be within the life of the individual, within a relationship or within a family. My passion is working with individuals and couples who desire to create deepest loving relationships, live their life authentically, find their purpose, and realize their dreams. Regardless of the challenges you face, our programs are designed to help you create and experience positive changes that last a lifetime. (NOTE: Don't forget to ask us about our SPECIAL PACKAGES)
(408) 837-0663 View (408) 837-0663
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Discovery 2.0 Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
I work with people who struggle with various types of issues in life and I focus on treating at the deeper sub-conscious level.
I'm a firm believer that people have the capacity to change and I believe in the amazing power of the human mind, having witnessed positive results with my clients many times. If you continuously struggle to control your emotions, feeling stuck and discouraged, this technique is for you. If you're tired of trying self-help methods, attending on-going therapy sessions that have run out-of-steam or just not knowing where to start anymore, start here. Emotional suffering need not be a life-long sentence. In fact, you will discover with our work together, that life can indeed get better!
I work with people who struggle with various types of issues in life and I focus on treating at the deeper sub-conscious level.
I'm a firm believer that people have the capacity to change and I believe in the amazing power of the human mind, having witnessed positive results with my clients many times. If you continuously struggle to control your emotions, feeling stuck and discouraged, this technique is for you. If you're tired of trying self-help methods, attending on-going therapy sessions that have run out-of-steam or just not knowing where to start anymore, start here. Emotional suffering need not be a life-long sentence. In fact, you will discover with our work together, that life can indeed get better!
(707) 610-0733 View (707) 610-0733
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Loic John Jassy
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Cupertino, CA 95014
I can help you solve your problems and achieve the quality of life and love that you seek. I believe in your potential and the potential of your relationships to go to the next higher level of functioning. I can help you with practical solutions (behavioral changes) to relationship, career and parenting issues as well as personal issues that lead to anxiety and depression. Insight, emotional healing, and inner wisdom are the deeper forces that you can access in our healing work together. Advanced psychotherapeutic techniques (EMDR Trauma Reduction, Somatic, Transpersonal, Mindfulness) are available as well as supportive, nurturing counseling.
I can help you solve your problems and achieve the quality of life and love that you seek. I believe in your potential and the potential of your relationships to go to the next higher level of functioning. I can help you with practical solutions (behavioral changes) to relationship, career and parenting issues as well as personal issues that lead to anxiety and depression. Insight, emotional healing, and inner wisdom are the deeper forces that you can access in our healing work together. Advanced psychotherapeutic techniques (EMDR Trauma Reduction, Somatic, Transpersonal, Mindfulness) are available as well as supportive, nurturing counseling.
(408) 622-0183 View (408) 622-0183
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Mark Hurwich
MBA, IFSCP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Saratoga, CA 95070
I help entrepreneurs, innovative leaders, coaches/therapists, and other creative people stalled in important work or life pursuits. You've become "stuck:" there's something you want to do, have the skills for, yet struggle with. Your block doesn't make sense, and you're FRUSTRATED and maybe even overwhelmed or ashamed. Examples include entrepreneur's block, writer's block, getting past bad job experiences, networking, building executive presence, seeking courage to build new relationships, and other workplace phobias. The work transforms what you struggle to do into what you'd love to do, and rebuilds a sense of purpose.
I help entrepreneurs, innovative leaders, coaches/therapists, and other creative people stalled in important work or life pursuits. You've become "stuck:" there's something you want to do, have the skills for, yet struggle with. Your block doesn't make sense, and you're FRUSTRATED and maybe even overwhelmed or ashamed. Examples include entrepreneur's block, writer's block, getting past bad job experiences, networking, building executive presence, seeking courage to build new relationships, and other workplace phobias. The work transforms what you struggle to do into what you'd love to do, and rebuilds a sense of purpose.
(408) 598-1501 View (408) 598-1501
Photo of Kavita C Melwani in Los Altos, CA
Kavita C Melwani
MEd
Verified Verified
Mountain View, CA 94040  (Online Only)
Are you feeling burnt out? overwhelmed? Stressed? Have you lost your sense of purpose? Are you ready to change the direction of your life but don't know where to start? Have you been called sensitive or empathetic? Showing up in the world, knowing yourself, and using your strengths IS your calling. I have been there and know what it's like to feel like you don't belong, I cannot wait to support you in finding and fulfilling your purpose. It is time to thrive. Life is too short to live without living your purpose and feeling true happiness.
Are you feeling burnt out? overwhelmed? Stressed? Have you lost your sense of purpose? Are you ready to change the direction of your life but don't know where to start? Have you been called sensitive or empathetic? Showing up in the world, knowing yourself, and using your strengths IS your calling. I have been there and know what it's like to feel like you don't belong, I cannot wait to support you in finding and fulfilling your purpose. It is time to thrive. Life is too short to live without living your purpose and feeling true happiness.
(650) 835-1523 View (650) 835-1523
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Nicholas A Freedman
MS, RYT 200
Verified Verified
Atherton, CA 94027
You deserve to live the life of your wildest dreams. You may feel stuck, alone, and lost. These are difficult states of mind to experience. My greatest joy in life is assisting clients in reconnecting to that authentic heart-centered place within themselves to access their unlimited potential to create wealth and abundance in; career, all relationships (family/friends/romantic), finances, emotional wellbeing, physical health, creative expression, connection, community, and spiritual growth. This is for those who are looking to do the deep work of observing themselves and finding what really serves their highest purpose.
You deserve to live the life of your wildest dreams. You may feel stuck, alone, and lost. These are difficult states of mind to experience. My greatest joy in life is assisting clients in reconnecting to that authentic heart-centered place within themselves to access their unlimited potential to create wealth and abundance in; career, all relationships (family/friends/romantic), finances, emotional wellbeing, physical health, creative expression, connection, community, and spiritual growth. This is for those who are looking to do the deep work of observing themselves and finding what really serves their highest purpose.
(916) 581-6058 View (916) 581-6058
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Tammy Lee Anderson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Menlo Park, CA 94027  (Online Only)
Online Video Appointments only. Wellness Counseling. Focused on Personal Empowerment. Grief, Stress Reduction, Life coaching, Mindfulness practice, and Hypnotherapy are some of what I offer. Stress reduction strategies, management of depression, anxiety, PTSD, Loss and Grief, physical pain management and overall general well-being. Contact me through email: balance93612@gmail.com
Online Video Appointments only. Wellness Counseling. Focused on Personal Empowerment. Grief, Stress Reduction, Life coaching, Mindfulness practice, and Hypnotherapy are some of what I offer. Stress reduction strategies, management of depression, anxiety, PTSD, Loss and Grief, physical pain management and overall general well-being. Contact me through email: balance93612@gmail.com
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Shawn Michael Nichols
PhD, MA, CC
Verified Verified
Palo Alto, CA 94301  (Online Only)
Executive Coaching. Frustrated with managing your coworkers, staff, or children? I'm an Organizational Psychologist, helping people develop better Behaviors and Systems. Success is in the way you speak, strategize, and hold others to healthier actions every day. Be the best leader or parent - they have a great deal in common. What you should find through our work is: relationships become more positive, you are understood, and you can lead others to develop their own improved social skills and interactions. You will understand emotional responses and they will learn daily methods to reject fear and ambivalence.
Executive Coaching. Frustrated with managing your coworkers, staff, or children? I'm an Organizational Psychologist, helping people develop better Behaviors and Systems. Success is in the way you speak, strategize, and hold others to healthier actions every day. Be the best leader or parent - they have a great deal in common. What you should find through our work is: relationships become more positive, you are understood, and you can lead others to develop their own improved social skills and interactions. You will understand emotional responses and they will learn daily methods to reject fear and ambivalence.
(707) 205-4638 View (707) 205-4638
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Dr. Rhian Daniel
PhD
Verified Verified
Mountain View, CA 94041
Daniel's methods were developed through his own life experiences and practices combined with his MA and PhD studies, and research.
Dr. Rhian Daniel helps individuals discover the psychological connection between who they think they are and who they actually are; and consequently, how they connect with the concept of a purpose-in-life and fulfill that goal. Contributing to knowing who you really are is knowing what your really are. Therefore, he guides people to this awareness firstly, using various methods. This is essential, as change is simplified when one knows the original construction methods. Techniques Dr. Daniel employs come from within the fields of transpersonal psychology, ecopsychology, somatic psychology, and Wilderness Rites of Passage rituals.
Daniel's methods were developed through his own life experiences and practices combined with his MA and PhD studies, and research.
Dr. Rhian Daniel helps individuals discover the psychological connection between who they think they are and who they actually are; and consequently, how they connect with the concept of a purpose-in-life and fulfill that goal. Contributing to knowing who you really are is knowing what your really are. Therefore, he guides people to this awareness firstly, using various methods. This is essential, as change is simplified when one knows the original construction methods. Techniques Dr. Daniel employs come from within the fields of transpersonal psychology, ecopsychology, somatic psychology, and Wilderness Rites of Passage rituals.
(919) 728-5031 View (919) 728-5031
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Dr. Sara C
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, MSW, BSBA, ExecDir
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Palo Alto, CA 94301
I'M NOT good enough, I'M NOT lovable, & I'M not WORTHY! Sound familiar? Does it look "PERFECT" on the outside but you struggle internally? Does something feel off even though it seems life is all together? We live in a fast-paced world. The expectation is for us to have everything together: the perfect relationship, job, home, friends, body, high self-esteem, and social media life. - - - - - - - - - - - - The reality is, we have real emotions, feelings, and life challenges. Even the strongest of us need some support in forcing our inner self-sabtoging critic to sashay away. Together, let's create the life you've always wanted.
I'M NOT good enough, I'M NOT lovable, & I'M not WORTHY! Sound familiar? Does it look "PERFECT" on the outside but you struggle internally? Does something feel off even though it seems life is all together? We live in a fast-paced world. The expectation is for us to have everything together: the perfect relationship, job, home, friends, body, high self-esteem, and social media life. - - - - - - - - - - - - The reality is, we have real emotions, feelings, and life challenges. Even the strongest of us need some support in forcing our inner self-sabtoging critic to sashay away. Together, let's create the life you've always wanted.
(949) 536-8670 View (949) 536-8670
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Anna McQuinn
Psychologist, PhD, MFT, PSY
Verified Verified
Palo Alto, CA 94304
Individual, Couples, & Family Therapy, Neurobiology of Relationships, Stress Adaptation, Aging, Premarital Counseling, Postpartum Depression, Addiction, Trauma, Divorce Psychotherapy, Trauma Therapy, Life Transitions/ Developmental Transitions, Ericksonian Hypnotherapy, Anxiety and Depression disorders, Stress management, Integrative Theoretical Model.
Dr. McQuinn is a licensed Clinical Psychologist and a licensed Marital and Family therapist. Dr. Anna McQuinn has been a Tenured Professor of Notre Dame de Namur University where she has been chair of the Clinical Psychology Graduate Department since 1987. She has also been an Adjunct Faculty member at the University of San Francisco graduate Psychology program. Currently she is a Professor Emeritus at the NDNU & has a private practice in San Carlos. She believes that Psychotherapy Healing takes place within the relational model. There is a profound unconscious connection between therapist and client & a mutuality of influence.
Individual, Couples, & Family Therapy, Neurobiology of Relationships, Stress Adaptation, Aging, Premarital Counseling, Postpartum Depression, Addiction, Trauma, Divorce Psychotherapy, Trauma Therapy, Life Transitions/ Developmental Transitions, Ericksonian Hypnotherapy, Anxiety and Depression disorders, Stress management, Integrative Theoretical Model.
Dr. McQuinn is a licensed Clinical Psychologist and a licensed Marital and Family therapist. Dr. Anna McQuinn has been a Tenured Professor of Notre Dame de Namur University where she has been chair of the Clinical Psychology Graduate Department since 1987. She has also been an Adjunct Faculty member at the University of San Francisco graduate Psychology program. Currently she is a Professor Emeritus at the NDNU & has a private practice in San Carlos. She believes that Psychotherapy Healing takes place within the relational model. There is a profound unconscious connection between therapist and client & a mutuality of influence.
(650) 508-1942 View (650) 508-1942
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Hypnotherapy & Reiki @ Natural Health Center
BS, CCHT, Reiki
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Seeking solutions that bring balance and calm in your life? I offer guided mind body healing therapies such as Hypnotherapy and EFT, that empower you to find solutions for the following issues: PAIN, INSOMNIA, GRIEF, WEIGHT, ANXIETY, STRESS, TRAUMA, HABITS, CRAVINGS, RELATIONSHIPS, or PAST LIVES. Hypnotherapy can be effective in building a bridge between the conscious mind and subconscious mind in order to explore the source and solutions of emotional, mental, and physical issues. This expanded state of consciousness allows for genuine realizations and the motivation to implement lasting transformations.
Seeking solutions that bring balance and calm in your life? I offer guided mind body healing therapies such as Hypnotherapy and EFT, that empower you to find solutions for the following issues: PAIN, INSOMNIA, GRIEF, WEIGHT, ANXIETY, STRESS, TRAUMA, HABITS, CRAVINGS, RELATIONSHIPS, or PAST LIVES. Hypnotherapy can be effective in building a bridge between the conscious mind and subconscious mind in order to explore the source and solutions of emotional, mental, and physical issues. This expanded state of consciousness allows for genuine realizations and the motivation to implement lasting transformations.
(408) 707-3142 View (408) 707-3142
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Lital Koropitzer
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Are you striving to overcome persistent discomfort and reclaim your life? Whether it's physical challenges or emotional roadblocks, I offer tailored strategies to improve your daily experience and cultivate resilience. Do feelings of stress, anxiety, or self-doubt hold you back from reaching your full potential? Learn to manage difficult emotions, cultivate a healthier mindset, and achieve success on your terms. Are you living with chronic pain? Learn to understand your pain, reduce its impact on your life, and uncover your inner strength.
Are you striving to overcome persistent discomfort and reclaim your life? Whether it's physical challenges or emotional roadblocks, I offer tailored strategies to improve your daily experience and cultivate resilience. Do feelings of stress, anxiety, or self-doubt hold you back from reaching your full potential? Learn to manage difficult emotions, cultivate a healthier mindset, and achieve success on your terms. Are you living with chronic pain? Learn to understand your pain, reduce its impact on your life, and uncover your inner strength.
(650) 881-3853 View (650) 881-3853
Life Coaching Therapists

What can I expect from life coaching?

Clients and coaches will typically start by identifying the problem area(s) that the client hopes to address—then, the coach will help the client brainstorm potential solutions and explore concrete techniques to help the client attain their goals. Coaching is typically short-term and focused on finding solutions in the here and now, rather than exploring a client’s past. In addition to strategies aimed at the client’s specific concerns, coaches may encourage general stress management techniques such as meditation.

Can a life coach help treat anxiety?

Because the majority of life coaches are not licensed clinicians, they are not qualified to diagnose or treat anxiety. Anyone struggling with anxiety or another mental health condition should seek help from a licensed mental health practitioner. However, some coaching clients who struggle with subclinical anxiety report that working with their coach on other problems—such as career dissatisfaction or unhealthy habits—has a positive effect on their anxiety.

Can life coaching be done online?

Yes. While life coaching often happens in person, many coaches conduct sessions over the phone or via online platforms such as Zoom or Skype. Because life coaches are not subject to local licensing regulations in the same way that therapists are, they are able to see clients who live in other locations.

How long does life coaching last?

Life coaching tends to be a shorter-term process than therapy, though it does not always unfold over a specific period of time and is instead based on the coach’s or the client’s preferences. Coaching often takes place over three to 12 months but may be shorter or longer if necessary.