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Merit Psychology Group, A Professional Psychology

Psychologist, PhD, LCSW, LMFT

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Available both in-person and online
2439 Birch Street Suite 8 Palo Alto, CA 94306
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Merit Psychology Group is a multidisciplinary clinic that offers individual therapy, family therapy, teen therapy, psychological assessment, neuro-developmental assessment, and psycho-educational evaluations. We are here to help and one of our providers will likely be able to support your needs.
When you come to Merit Psychology Group you can receive treatment for newly identified or previously assessed symptoms and experiences. Merit Psychology Group clinicians use empirically validated treatment methods (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-CBT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy- DBT).
Merit Psychology Group clinicians recognize that being a human comes with stress, challenges, transitions, fears and anxieties that result in distress and sometimes limitations. We listen, and take an empathic and whole body and brain approach to therapy. We do not set out to change you instead we set out to assist you in being the best version of yourself.
Call or Merit Psychology Group, A Professional Psychology now for a free 15 minute consultation - (650) 665-5682

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Merit Psychology Group

2439 Birch Street

Suite 8

Palo Alto, CA 94306 map

 (650) 665-5682

Merit Psychology Group-Pleasanton Office

Dove Street

Newport Beach, CA 92660 map
Website
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and ADHD 
$290 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and families  
Let's Connect (650) 665-5682
Photo of Adrienne Difabio - Merit Psychology Group, A Professional Psychology, Psychologist, PhD, LCSW, LMFT

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Merit Psychology Group

2439 Birch Street

Suite 8

Palo Alto, CA 94306 map

 (650) 665-5682

Merit Psychology Group-Pleasanton Office

Dove Street

Newport Beach, CA 92660 map
Website
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and ADHD 
$290 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $290

Payment Methods

American Express, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Blue Shield
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Headway
  • Lyra
  • Magellan
  • Oxford
  • Quest Behavioral Health
  • Spring Health EAP
  • Out of Network
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All clients will receive a "GFE" or good faith estimate prior to the start of their services if you are paying out of pocket.
Photo of Adrienne Difabio - Merit Psychology Group, A Professional Psychology, Psychologist, PhD, LCSW, LMFT
Merit Psychology Group, A Professional Psychology
Psychologist, PhD, LCSW, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (650) 665-5682
"
All clients will receive a "GFE" or good faith estimate prior to the start of their services if you are paying out of pocket.
Photo of Adrienne Difabio - Merit Psychology Group, A Professional Psychology, Psychologist, PhD, LCSW, LMFT
Merit Psychology Group, A Professional Psychology
Psychologist, PhD, LCSW, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (650) 665-5682

Qualifications

    Psychologist: Adrienne Difabio
  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / PSY25828 Adrienne Difabio

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 15 years

    • Additional Credentials

  • License: California BBS 87220 / 2015
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All clinicians working at Merit Psychology Group are fully licensed and independent practitioners. They have many years of experience.
Photo of Adrienne Difabio - Merit Psychology Group, A Professional Psychology, Psychologist, PhD, LCSW, LMFT
Merit Psychology Group, A Professional Psychology
Psychologist, PhD, LCSW, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (650) 665-5682
"
All clinicians working at Merit Psychology Group are fully licensed and independent practitioners. They have many years of experience.
Photo of Adrienne Difabio - Merit Psychology Group, A Professional Psychology, Psychologist, PhD, LCSW, LMFT
Merit Psychology Group, A Professional Psychology
Psychologist, PhD, LCSW, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (650) 665-5682

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • ADHD

Expertise

  • Body Image
  • Child
  • Chronic Illness
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Violence
  • Grief
  • Infidelity
  • Intellectual Disability
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Parenting
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Sports Performance
  • Stress
  • Testing and Evaluation
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Veterans
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Merit Psychology Group clinicians work from empirically validated and evidence based approaches. You will set treatment goals in session with your therapist, receive a treatment plan and receive a recommended course of interventions and treatment to support your progress toward your goals.
Photo of Adrienne Difabio - Merit Psychology Group, A Professional Psychology, Psychologist, PhD, LCSW, LMFT
Merit Psychology Group, A Professional Psychology
Psychologist, PhD, LCSW, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (650) 665-5682
"
Merit Psychology Group clinicians work from empirically validated and evidence based approaches. You will set treatment goals in session with your therapist, receive a treatment plan and receive a recommended course of interventions and treatment to support your progress toward your goals.
Photo of Adrienne Difabio - Merit Psychology Group, A Professional Psychology, Psychologist, PhD, LCSW, LMFT
Merit Psychology Group, A Professional Psychology
Psychologist, PhD, LCSW, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (650) 665-5682

Client Focus

Age

Toddler , 
Children (6 to 10) , 
Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Immuno-disorders , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Single Parent , 
Transgender Allied

Age

Toddler , 
Children (6 to 10) , 
Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Immuno-disorders , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Single Parent , 
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Cognitive Processing (CPT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Family Systems
  • Integrative
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
  • Person-Centered
  • Psychological Testing and Evaluation
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Trauma Focused
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We are a multidisciplinary clinic. Each provider has a different approach. But, we mainly practice, DBT, CBT, MBCT, MBSR, Trauma-informed care, CPT, PCIT, SPACE, Somatic interventions with our populations. This is dependent on the need and presenting concerns.
Photo of Adrienne Difabio - Merit Psychology Group, A Professional Psychology, Psychologist, PhD, LCSW, LMFT
Merit Psychology Group, A Professional Psychology
Psychologist, PhD, LCSW, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (650) 665-5682
"
We are a multidisciplinary clinic. Each provider has a different approach. But, we mainly practice, DBT, CBT, MBCT, MBSR, Trauma-informed care, CPT, PCIT, SPACE, Somatic interventions with our populations. This is dependent on the need and presenting concerns.
Photo of Adrienne Difabio - Merit Psychology Group, A Professional Psychology, Psychologist, PhD, LCSW, LMFT
Merit Psychology Group, A Professional Psychology
Psychologist, PhD, LCSW, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (650) 665-5682

Location

Primary Location

Merit Psychology Group

2439 Birch Street

Suite 8

Palo Alto, CA 94306

(650) 665-5682

Email Us

Website

Additional Location

Merit Psychology Group-Pleasanton Office

Dove Street

Newport Beach, CA 92660

(650) 665-5682

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Photo of Adrienne Difabio - Merit Psychology Group, A Professional Psychology, Psychologist, PhD, LCSW, LMFT
Merit Psychology Group, A Professional Psychology
Psychologist, PhD, LCSW, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (650) 665-5682
Photo of Adrienne Difabio - Merit Psychology Group, A Professional Psychology, Psychologist, PhD, LCSW, LMFT
Merit Psychology Group, A Professional Psychology
Psychologist, PhD, LCSW, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (650) 665-5682