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Brad Freed
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Corte Madera, CA 94925
My approach is collaborative in nature with the overarching goal of supporting and empowering clients in their efforts to live more productive and satisfying lives. Services address a wide range of personal and interpersonal issues and promote the development of more rewarding, sustaining, and harmonious relationships, familial and otherwise. I have extensive experience working with families confronting divorce, trauma, mental illness, teen substance use, school-related challenges, and communication and relationship difficulties. I have developed considerable expertise in the delivery of therapeutic support services to pre-adolescents, adolescents, and young adults struggling with social, emotional, and behavioral difficulties across multiple settings.
My approach is collaborative in nature with the overarching goal of supporting and empowering clients in their efforts to live more productive and satisfying lives. Services address a wide range of personal and interpersonal issues and promote the development of more rewarding, sustaining, and harmonious relationships, familial and otherwise. I have extensive experience working with families confronting divorce, trauma, mental illness, teen substance use, school-related challenges, and communication and relationship difficulties. I have developed considerable expertise in the delivery of therapeutic support services to pre-adolescents, adolescents, and young adults struggling with social, emotional, and behavioral difficulties across multiple settings.
(415) 548-2064 View (415) 548-2064
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Robin Mayer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Corte Madera, CA 94925
The goals of self efficacy and self esteem are attainable and realistic with treatment.
If you are hoping to make a change, I can help you. By shifting perspectives, we can collaboratively help break patterns that impair relationships, health and work. Therapy can be safe and effective; I will help you reach your goals and increase emotional resilience.
The goals of self efficacy and self esteem are attainable and realistic with treatment.
If you are hoping to make a change, I can help you. By shifting perspectives, we can collaboratively help break patterns that impair relationships, health and work. Therapy can be safe and effective; I will help you reach your goals and increase emotional resilience.
(415) 891-8638 View (415) 891-8638
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Sylvan Streightiff | Emdr | Art Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, AT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Corte Madera, CA 94925  (Online Only)
As a Chronic Illness, Neurodivergence, Anxiety, Depression, and Complex Trauma Specialist, I help individuals, families, and couples overcome challenges by addressing the Mind, Body, and Soul. My therapy space welcomes the expression of all emotions without judgment. My approach uses curiosity to understand any persistent and overwhelming thoughts in order to gain a sense of relief and acceptance. Together we can work collaboratively to meet your needs, understand perceptions, cultivate your strengths, improve relationships and self-esteem, and achieve personal growth.
As a Chronic Illness, Neurodivergence, Anxiety, Depression, and Complex Trauma Specialist, I help individuals, families, and couples overcome challenges by addressing the Mind, Body, and Soul. My therapy space welcomes the expression of all emotions without judgment. My approach uses curiosity to understand any persistent and overwhelming thoughts in order to gain a sense of relief and acceptance. Together we can work collaboratively to meet your needs, understand perceptions, cultivate your strengths, improve relationships and self-esteem, and achieve personal growth.
(408) 610-1744 View (408) 610-1744
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Julie Miknis
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Corte Madera, CA 94925
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist, specializing in DBT, RO-DBT and CBT for adolescents and adults. I am committed to providing a safe and hope-filled space for my clients to explore their experiences and move towards healing and transformation. In a confidential, caring, and supportive environment, my goal as a therapist is to help clients work through the struggles they face that hold them back from living a life of happiness, purpose, and meaning.
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist, specializing in DBT, RO-DBT and CBT for adolescents and adults. I am committed to providing a safe and hope-filled space for my clients to explore their experiences and move towards healing and transformation. In a confidential, caring, and supportive environment, my goal as a therapist is to help clients work through the struggles they face that hold them back from living a life of happiness, purpose, and meaning.
(415) 943-4537 View (415) 943-4537
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Bente Hansen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Corte Madera, CA 94925
Is your heart broken, hurting or closed off because of grief? Do you feel numb, have trouble concentrating? Do you feel like you are on a roller coaster of emotional energy? You may feel like your heart has closed due to marital distress or separation. You may feel resentment, disconnect, anger, anxiety, a loss of trust and a sense of betrayal in your relationship. You may find yourself facing questions you have never faced before. I can be the therapist there with you as you work through all these painful feelings.
Is your heart broken, hurting or closed off because of grief? Do you feel numb, have trouble concentrating? Do you feel like you are on a roller coaster of emotional energy? You may feel like your heart has closed due to marital distress or separation. You may feel resentment, disconnect, anger, anxiety, a loss of trust and a sense of betrayal in your relationship. You may find yourself facing questions you have never faced before. I can be the therapist there with you as you work through all these painful feelings.
(415) 423-2381 View (415) 423-2381
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Sara Drotman
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Corte Madera, CA 94925
Waitlist for new clients
Constantly coping with trauma, stress, isolation, grief, or substance abuse can make you feel like you are living in "survival mode." Therapy can help you find your way back to the life you want to be living. If you've reached this page, that means you're considering making a change - to better understand yourself, improve your relationships, create new habits, or rediscover your passions. This work can only occur when you feel comfortable and safe with your therapist. That is why I prioritize collaborative, culturally responsive, and patient-centered care.
Constantly coping with trauma, stress, isolation, grief, or substance abuse can make you feel like you are living in "survival mode." Therapy can help you find your way back to the life you want to be living. If you've reached this page, that means you're considering making a change - to better understand yourself, improve your relationships, create new habits, or rediscover your passions. This work can only occur when you feel comfortable and safe with your therapist. That is why I prioritize collaborative, culturally responsive, and patient-centered care.
(415) 737-5095 View (415) 737-5095
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Haleh Kashani
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Corte Madera, CA 94925
I would like take this opportunity to provide you with some information about myself and my practice.I am a licensed clinical psychologist and have been in practice for over 30 years. I specialize in working with adolescents and adults in individual, family and group therapy settings. I treat wide array of conditions, from stress management and normal life issues and interpersonal and family problems to more serious conditions such as depression, anxiety and other psychological problems.
I would like take this opportunity to provide you with some information about myself and my practice.I am a licensed clinical psychologist and have been in practice for over 30 years. I specialize in working with adolescents and adults in individual, family and group therapy settings. I treat wide array of conditions, from stress management and normal life issues and interpersonal and family problems to more serious conditions such as depression, anxiety and other psychological problems.
(415) 697-3942 View (415) 697-3942
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Dr. Courtney Crisp
Psychologist, Psy D
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Corte Madera, CA 94925
I specialize in working with the queer/LGBTQIA+ community, eating disorders, and severe mental illness such as bipolar disorder. I also work with those working on their relationship with money and their finances. You may feel anxious or depressed, that your old ways of doing things are not working anymore. You may feel overwhelmed and like you could use a supportive guide in facing life's challenges. Or maybe you do not know why you are feeling the things you feel or doing the things you are doing. In our sessions, we can explore all of this and more in a supportive, safe, and authentic environment. It is an honor to meet you.
I specialize in working with the queer/LGBTQIA+ community, eating disorders, and severe mental illness such as bipolar disorder. I also work with those working on their relationship with money and their finances. You may feel anxious or depressed, that your old ways of doing things are not working anymore. You may feel overwhelmed and like you could use a supportive guide in facing life's challenges. Or maybe you do not know why you are feeling the things you feel or doing the things you are doing. In our sessions, we can explore all of this and more in a supportive, safe, and authentic environment. It is an honor to meet you.
(415) 360-8860 View (415) 360-8860
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Betsy Klinger
Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Corte Madera, CA 94925
Hello and welcome! Starting therapy can be an anxiety-provoking experience at first but one that can make a big difference in your life. In my practice I work to create a trusting, comfortable, and safe relationship based on unconditional positive regard. By using empathy, humor, and a client-centered approach, I strive to create a collaborative relationship with my clients. Therapy is not a one-size-fits-all approach but you can expect to learn new skills, develop a strong and healthy relationship with yourself, and move toward the life you want to be living.
Hello and welcome! Starting therapy can be an anxiety-provoking experience at first but one that can make a big difference in your life. In my practice I work to create a trusting, comfortable, and safe relationship based on unconditional positive regard. By using empathy, humor, and a client-centered approach, I strive to create a collaborative relationship with my clients. Therapy is not a one-size-fits-all approach but you can expect to learn new skills, develop a strong and healthy relationship with yourself, and move toward the life you want to be living.
(415) 594-4121 View (415) 594-4121
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Deborah Underwood
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Corte Madera, CA 94925  (Online Only)
I will challenge you with questions and give you homework to help you succeed. I work in the present and do not believe it is productive to spend years talking about the past. You will sense my passion for my work and will feel seen and heard.
I will challenge you with questions and give you homework to help you succeed. I work in the present and do not believe it is productive to spend years talking about the past. You will sense my passion for my work and will feel seen and heard.
(530) 419-6206 View (530) 419-6206
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Child Psychology Marin
Psychologist, PhD, OTL
Verified Verified
Corte Madera, CA 94925
Do you have a child who has trouble expressing their feelings and needs appropriately? Who has difficulty getting along well with others? Who doesn't stay calm when frustrated or stressed ? Maybe your child doesn't have the strategies and skills for handling life's challenges. Do you feel confident about your parenting and the social climate in your family? I know how to help your family live together in peace and happiness! Contact me and let's talk about how I can help you and your family!
Do you have a child who has trouble expressing their feelings and needs appropriately? Who has difficulty getting along well with others? Who doesn't stay calm when frustrated or stressed ? Maybe your child doesn't have the strategies and skills for handling life's challenges. Do you feel confident about your parenting and the social climate in your family? I know how to help your family live together in peace and happiness! Contact me and let's talk about how I can help you and your family!
(415) 851-9590 View (415) 851-9590
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Alice LoCicero
Psychologist, PhD, MBA, ABPP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Corte Madera, CA 94925
Many people seek therapy to help them explore their identity and/or navigate difficult times in their lives. Sometimes people do not quite know what is wrong, but sense that there is something holding them back from doing what they hope to do, or making it hard for their families to navigate changes and transitions. Often people seek therapy to help them manage a health or mental health diagnosis while maintaining a meaningful life. Some have had therapy before, but want to explore some newer approaches.
Many people seek therapy to help them explore their identity and/or navigate difficult times in their lives. Sometimes people do not quite know what is wrong, but sense that there is something holding them back from doing what they hope to do, or making it hard for their families to navigate changes and transitions. Often people seek therapy to help them manage a health or mental health diagnosis while maintaining a meaningful life. Some have had therapy before, but want to explore some newer approaches.
(510) 488-2253 View (510) 488-2253
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Marcia Miller
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC
Verified Verified
Corte Madera, CA 94925
Supervised by Makhetsi Tessien, LMFT 117209. Life can present challenging situations. Sometimes these situations are overwhelming and hard to navigate alone. At times, utilizing your partner, significant other, family, or friends as support is not enough. Whether its conflict, stress management, coping skills, anxiety, depression, trauma, transitions, or grief and loss; by utilizing psychotherapy, it can help you identify inner-strength, identify coping skills, use other forms of coping mechanisms to achieve desirable outcomes. ​
Supervised by Makhetsi Tessien, LMFT 117209. Life can present challenging situations. Sometimes these situations are overwhelming and hard to navigate alone. At times, utilizing your partner, significant other, family, or friends as support is not enough. Whether its conflict, stress management, coping skills, anxiety, depression, trauma, transitions, or grief and loss; by utilizing psychotherapy, it can help you identify inner-strength, identify coping skills, use other forms of coping mechanisms to achieve desirable outcomes. ​
(415) 329-7041 View (415) 329-7041
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Kelly Paquette
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Corte Madera, CA 94925  (Online Only)
Dr. Kelly Paquette is a licensed clinical psychologist with specialties in post-traumatic stress, trauma, depression, stress, and anxiety, providing a safe and nonjudgmental space for her patients to be fully heard and supported. Dr. Paquette incorporates a variety of evidence-based interventions to help make the changes her patients seek, as well as cultivate insight and self-awareness into patterns of relationships, behaviors, and emotions. Her treatment approach is integrative, empowering, and collaborative.
Dr. Kelly Paquette is a licensed clinical psychologist with specialties in post-traumatic stress, trauma, depression, stress, and anxiety, providing a safe and nonjudgmental space for her patients to be fully heard and supported. Dr. Paquette incorporates a variety of evidence-based interventions to help make the changes her patients seek, as well as cultivate insight and self-awareness into patterns of relationships, behaviors, and emotions. Her treatment approach is integrative, empowering, and collaborative.
(415) 548-7768 View (415) 548-7768
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Christina Ashley Young
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Corte Madera, CA 94925
My clients tend to be people who want to feel more in control of their emotions, more effective at getting what they want, less stuck, more flexible, more connected and really just more at peace. They seek relief from patterns - sometimes chronic and severe, sometimes only subtly troublesome - of painful emotions, negative self-talk and thoughts, rumination, relationship instability and self sabotaging behaviors. Many of my clients tend to have had very painful formative or recent experiences of invalidation that have been difficult or confusing. https://www.christinayoungtherapy.com/
My clients tend to be people who want to feel more in control of their emotions, more effective at getting what they want, less stuck, more flexible, more connected and really just more at peace. They seek relief from patterns - sometimes chronic and severe, sometimes only subtly troublesome - of painful emotions, negative self-talk and thoughts, rumination, relationship instability and self sabotaging behaviors. Many of my clients tend to have had very painful formative or recent experiences of invalidation that have been difficult or confusing. https://www.christinayoungtherapy.com/
(415) 650-0628 View (415) 650-0628
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Pamela Lister
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, EAS-C, CATC
Verified Verified
Corte Madera, CA 94925
My enthusiasm for recovery motivates me to create new opportunities for growth & healing for clients through Interventions. I have extensive experience with all aspects of Addiction and Codependency. I'm competent in individual, couples, family or group therapy. My background in mental health creates a good fit for identifying issues and safety concerns. I'm honored to share in my clients' journey toward the fulfilling lives they deserve.
My enthusiasm for recovery motivates me to create new opportunities for growth & healing for clients through Interventions. I have extensive experience with all aspects of Addiction and Codependency. I'm competent in individual, couples, family or group therapy. My background in mental health creates a good fit for identifying issues and safety concerns. I'm honored to share in my clients' journey toward the fulfilling lives they deserve.
(925) 401-3025 View (925) 401-3025
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Joan K Orrell-Valente
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Corte Madera, CA 94925
I specialize in the treatment of children, adolescents, and young adults. Naturally, I also work with families. I consider it a privilege to work with young people. You have your whole lives ahead of you and I want to help you thrive. My therapeutic approach is warm, empathic, collaborative, and outcome-focused. You are unique...in personality, abilities and strengths, needs and vulnerabilities, psychological and social circumstances, and in the symptoms you are experiencing. You and I will work together to individualize your treatment. I believe that, fundamentally, you have the resources within you to lead a full and rich life.
I specialize in the treatment of children, adolescents, and young adults. Naturally, I also work with families. I consider it a privilege to work with young people. You have your whole lives ahead of you and I want to help you thrive. My therapeutic approach is warm, empathic, collaborative, and outcome-focused. You are unique...in personality, abilities and strengths, needs and vulnerabilities, psychological and social circumstances, and in the symptoms you are experiencing. You and I will work together to individualize your treatment. I believe that, fundamentally, you have the resources within you to lead a full and rich life.
(415) 799-3454 View (415) 799-3454
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Christine Valdez
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Corte Madera, CA 94925
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in empirically supported treatments for trauma-related issues, including post-traumatic stress, depression, and anxiety. I specialize in individual and group therapy for adults who have experienced interpersonal trauma.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in empirically supported treatments for trauma-related issues, including post-traumatic stress, depression, and anxiety. I specialize in individual and group therapy for adults who have experienced interpersonal trauma.
(510) 851-8934 View (510) 851-8934
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Leslie Yan Meier
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Corte Madera, CA 94925
My approach to psychotherapy is a collaborative and flexible partnership with each client. I believe that trust, respect, non-judgment, genuineness, and compassion form the foundation of a therapeutic relationship. Through the process of psychotherapy, I endeavor to help clients gain insight and perspective into their relationships and behaviors with the intention of achieving positive change. We will work in tandem to identify treatment goals and expectations at the outset of treatment, and will ensure that the focus of therapy is on the most salient issues.
My approach to psychotherapy is a collaborative and flexible partnership with each client. I believe that trust, respect, non-judgment, genuineness, and compassion form the foundation of a therapeutic relationship. Through the process of psychotherapy, I endeavor to help clients gain insight and perspective into their relationships and behaviors with the intention of achieving positive change. We will work in tandem to identify treatment goals and expectations at the outset of treatment, and will ensure that the focus of therapy is on the most salient issues.
(415) 226-4996 View (415) 226-4996
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Joseph Choy
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Corte Madera, CA 94925
We are often ruled by thoughts and patterns of conditioning that are largely outside of our awareness. While adaptive, this process can sometimes lead us astray. I aim to help you uncover unhealthy patterns of conditioning by cultivating awareness through mindful intention which will ultimately help guide you towards a more conscious and fulfilling life. I have extensive experience working with individuals suffering from mood disorders, trauma-related disorders and substance abuse.
We are often ruled by thoughts and patterns of conditioning that are largely outside of our awareness. While adaptive, this process can sometimes lead us astray. I aim to help you uncover unhealthy patterns of conditioning by cultivating awareness through mindful intention which will ultimately help guide you towards a more conscious and fulfilling life. I have extensive experience working with individuals suffering from mood disorders, trauma-related disorders and substance abuse.
(628) 300-0288 View (628) 300-0288
Self Esteem Therapists

When should a person seek therapy for low self-esteem?

When self-esteem problems begin to disrupt the healthy daily functioning of an individual, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If a person finds that they are not engaging with friends for fear of being judged, not completing work assignments because they don’t think they’re capable, or not finding romantic love because they don’t feel they’re worthy of it, a therapist may be able to help.

What are the signs of low self-esteem?

Low self-esteem is a common issue that can affect a person's mental and emotional well-being. Some common signs of low self-esteem include negative self-talk, perfectionism, social anxiety, difficulty making decisions, an inability to set boundaries, people-pleasing, and others. A lack of belief in oneself or one’s abilities and a feeling of not being worthy or deserving underlie most of these characteristics.

What causes low self-esteem?

Feelings of low self-worth can begin in childhood or adulthood. Being raised by a highly critical parent or growing up feeling constant disapproval can stay with a person well into adulthood. Specific issues in adulthood may also be a cause of low self-esteem. An unhappy relationship, a dysfunctional work or school experience can impact a person’s feelings of self-worth.

How can therapy improve self-esteem?

Therapists can help identify negative thought patterns that keep the client stuck in a loop of destructive self-talk and develop coping skills to change the voice in their head. A therapist can help with goal-setting, so that clients are better able to stay on task and build confidence from successfully completing work they’re proud of. Coaching a client on how to better communicate can improve relationships. These skills can result in someone with low self-esteem feeling empowered and living with less fear.