Direct, conversational and pragmatic, Dr. Mellen helps men to effectively meet the challenges of living and working in Silicon Valley's fast-paced environment. Workplace friction, stress, family conflict, anxiety and addictions are some of the issues he addresses.

Are you having a hard time managing everyday life? Are your daily worries getting in the way of your well-being? Are you experiencing transitions that are impacting your love, family and/or work life? Or are you having trouble discovering the life path that feels right for you? I help individuals and couples manage emotional pain and anxiety so that they can move past turmoil into a life of calm, clarity and connection.

As a therapist, I want to work with people to help them to get unstuck. There are a lot of different ways one can be stuck, physically (pain), emotionally, socially, professionally, with a substance and many others. Like spinning your tires when stuck in the mud. It is the wrong thing to do, but it is the easiest thing to try when you are alone. Getting unstuck most times requires some help. That is where therapy can come in handy. Please contact me for a brief consultation to see if I can be the right person to help you.

Relationships can be difficult even in the best of times. Sometimes you are lying in bed next to your partner but feel world's apart. Or maybe you are lying in bed alone. You wish to connect with your true and authentic sexual and erotic self but something keeps getting in the way (e.g., sexual dysfunction, sex "addiction," sexual pain, sexual shame). You want to improve overall communication in your relationship but nothing seems to be working. I have extensive experience treating couples, anxiety, imposter syndrome, and life transitions.

Are you a woman who has found herself at a crossroads in life? Are you experiencing strain in a relationship or grieving a significant loss? Is your quality of life less than satisfactory? Psychotherapy can help you work through difficult life issues, discover positive solutions, develop meaningful relationships, and live a more fulfilling, authentic life. I provide psychotherapy and counseling to clients who are motivated and courageously committed to achieving well-being, personal growth and transformation by engaging in the therapeutic process.

Most people benefit from having a trusted and trained professional to confide in and collaborate with - to make changes, deal with emotional pain, and search for understanding and meaning. Humans are complex beings and life is full of challenges. We all create "protective measures" to help us cope with difficulties we have encountered. Unconscious relational patterns, expectations, and beliefs about ourselves and others develop. Unfortunately, many of these ways of being interfere with creating satisfying lives and relationships. Our habituated patterns can be constricting, or lead to troubling behaviors or symptoms.

Are you feeling stuck in the same type of relationships, arguments, or habits? When you feel stuck, it can be helpful to talk with someone to consider a fresh perspective. Previous ways of facing obstacles in your life may not be working and you might want to learn new ways to cope, or you may need extra support while going through a challenging experience. Typically, I help clients with stress, depression, worries/anxiety, life transitions, professional/sport/academic performance, and substance abuse. I enjoy working with people who are interested in self-growth and are curious about themselves and others.

I am a licensed psychologist with over 20 years of experience I provide individual and couples therapy using Attachment Theory and Emotion Focused treatment. I also treat behavioral issues such as sleep, eating disorders and chronic pain. I practice evidence-based treatments supported by scientific research primarily Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). My focus is on helping people improve their coping resources to better manage life stress, illnesses, and relationships. Working with your thoughts, feelings and behaviors, I teach you skills that you can use ongoing.

Hello & welcome. If you recognize areas of your life in need of examination, my therapy sessions are an optimal place to begin these explorations. Shame, embarrassment & self doubt can be profound feelings that lead us away from facing many of our issues. My aim is to provide a safe, restorative place to build a therapeutic relationship built on trust & honesty. When such a compassionate, non-judgmental space is provided, I intend to support you in overcoming barriers to heal distress & shift imbalances in your life.

We know how important it is to find the right match when choosing a therapist for yourself or a family member. At the Pacific Anxiety Group, we select therapists who are experts in their fields. Our members are affiliated with prestigious institutions in the Bay Area, including Stanford University, Palo Alto University, the University of California, San Francisco, and the VA Palo Alto, and they have received training at some of the top graduate programs in the country.

I specialize in working with couples and individuals who want to strengthen their relationship, positive communication, conflict management, and improvement in intimacy and self-embodiment. I also work with individuals experiencing anxiety and stress, as well as those experiencing distress due to abandonment feeling. I have career counseling experience with the most up to date education and career assessment tools to help in career path planning. I believe that practicing self-care and understanding a work/life balance are essential to survival in this day in age. Let’s collaborate and create balance.

I am passionate about helping people feel and perform better. My clients include adults and adolescents seeking help with anxiety, depression, stress, and general mental health concerns. I also specialize in working with athletes, performers, professionals, and teams wanting to enhance mental skills for peak performance. I adopt a strength-based, collaborative, and goal-directed approach to quickly identify and overcome barriers to wellbeing and performance. I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with other scientifically supported therapies to effect change and enhance performance.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist affiliated with Stanford University's School of Medicine, where I specialize in treating adults with anxiety, worry, OCD, and depression.

Sometimes life sucks. Sometimes we feel like we suck. And sometimes, life feels like it sucks all the time and so do we. We start to lose motivation, it gets hard to focus, we over think. We spend much of our time ruminating about the past, and/or worrying about the future. We eat and sleep too much or not enough, or find other unhealthy ways to help us feel relaxed and happy. We feel guilty, sad, angry, and anxious and our relationships can start to suffer.

I'm a Psychologist with an Integrative perspective, comfortable working with a variety of types of people and problems from a variety of perspectives. It is as important to be able to work towards change in the present, as it is to revisit and understand how one's developmental history may be influencing present issues or repeating patterns. I have found truths in many theoretical approaches, and as much from studies outside of Psychology as within it.

Top 6 Reasons to do Online and/or Phone Therapy 1. Concerns about Coronavirus or other health reasons; have your sessions as a couple or individual from your home or office. 2. Responsibilities at home that make it difficult to travel to an appointment. 3. Embarrassment about seeking help or anxiety about face-to-face appointments. 4. Traffic. 5. Difficulty coordinating a time that works for a multi-client session or you’re in different locations. 6. You wish to minimize your environmental impact by driving less. #Couples Therapy, #Marriage Counseling, #Premarital Counseling, #Individual adults.

Are you struggling with overwhelming emotions, negative self-talks, and reactions/behaviors that have landed you in the dire situation over and over again, but not sure how to get out of the cycle? Are you struggling with intimacy or sexual concerns and not sure how to improve the situation? Many adults and couples we work with struggle with overwhelming emotions, negative self-talks, work stress, ADHD, anxiety/panic attacks, low self-esteem, sleep problem, relationship concerns, sexual concerns, identity concerns, and family pressure/boundary concerns.

My approach is interpersonal, both psychodynamically and existentially informed. I have been in practice for over 20 years. In my early years, I was supervised by Dr. Irvin Yalom, and he has been highly influential in my work. I believe my strengths include an ability to genuinely connect with patients in an empathic and non-judgmental manner. I help my patients explore deeper issues and patterns underlying persistent unhappiness, as well as navigate life's hurdles that may feel overwhelming.

Do you feel like your relationships are suffering? Are you or a loved one looking for help with depression, anxiety, or stress? Therapy is a great way to get your life unstuck and moving forward again. I encourage you to call me for a free initial phone consultation so that I can offer you some ideas about how therapy can be helpful to you, what it involves, and how long it might last. At the very least, you'll come away with lots of answers to your questions about therapy and how it works.