"For over 24 years, I've collaborated with people to resolve their psychological trauma, phobias, anxiety & stress as well as maximize responses to their medical diagnoses, treatments & conditions. This clinical focus stems from both a personal medical challenge since age 12 and research on treating women with breast cancer and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Yet Kaiser research (1998) finding 70% of primary care visits are driven by mental, emotional and relational issues highlights how mind and body are interwoven for each of us. This interplay provides leverage for preventive medicine, for responding to illness and for maximizing peak performance."

"In today's tech-driven environment, the pressure to succeed can be overwhelming. Striving to achieve measures of success that do not include what is personally meaningful may heighten stress and anxiety. Therapy is an opportunity to examine the relationship between external messages and one's inner truths. It also supports the process of creating a life that is in harmony with who one truly aspires to be."

"Helping Silicon Valley Couples for Over a Decade. Cheat Proof your Marriage, MFT reveals 7 Simple Steps. Should Your Marriage Have a Constitution? MFT says Yes . . . . it Stops Civil Wars. Your Brain on Marriage . . . MFT reveals Surprising Neuroscience of Relationships. We Offer: Marriage Counseling, Couples Counseling, Premarital Counseling, Individual, Grief. I have over six years of specialized couples training and at least 50% of my clients are couples."

"Living in Silicon Valley is hard, the pressure and stress are unlike anywhere else. Sometimes the anxiety feels so overwhelming, it cripples your self esteem and robs you of your day to day happiness. It doesn't have to be like this. You can feel more at ease, happier and less irritable."

"Everyone needs help sometimes. In therapy, we join together to achieve your goals. Many of my clients are working on issues with anxiety and depression brought on by life transitions and past traumas. Together we examine patterns of thinking and behaviors that are no longer serving you. New coping skills help clients tolerate their feelings and improve their interpersonal communication. "

"My ideal client is anyone who is willing and interested to understand themselves more fully. S/he will see therapy as a potentially long term process leading towards a more fulfilling and full life. S/he will be open to including spiritual inquiry at various points of the therapy as appropriate."

"Most of my clients are looking for effective strategy to navigate through crisis, relationship concerns, deal with depression, anxiety or other emotional states. Many clients see me for a brief period and others return periodically as they implement changes or encounter new concerns. I help clients maneuver through life transitions, parenting challenges, and exploring their potential as well as their life purpose."

"Do you feel stuck in your life? Do you often get told that you don't quite seem like your old self? Do you sometimes feel like you could be living a different life if you could overcome some of the things you are carrying with you? I am passionate about working with adolescents and adults who are looking for a shift in their lives - whether in relationships, career, school or how they view themselves."

"***NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS*** Life is a journey full of ups and downs. It doesn't come with a roadmap, and at times we all find ourselves in difficult situations. As your therapist, I will guide you and support you through these rough times by illuminating the path to healing and wholeness. In the face of life's challenges, our tendency is to cope, adapt and get by. Unfortunately some of these coping mechanisms are outdated and no longer serve us, so we go about life just "getting by". Rather than merely "surviving" you could be thriving."

"There are many reasons you may be seeking therapy: you may want help with a specific issue (divorce, loss, depression, anxiety), you may not be exactly sure why you want help other than a vague sense that things aren't right, or you may be experiencing discontent, anxiety or depression even though you function at a high level and are living a "good" life."

"Wouldn't it be nice to become more clear about how you want to live your life? The dynamic process of patient and therapist working together so that troubling thoughts and feelings, unrealized dreams and hidden fears can emerge in the therapy session strengthens the ability to grow in intimate relationships. Working with the concept of how individuals balance both the need for autonomy and the need for connection, I will help you sort out how to emotionally and physically love without losing yourself."

"I am passionate about working with teens and tweens, and their families. In particular, I love to work with twice exceptional and gifted children and adolescents, as well as kids and teens who have been diagnosed with learning differences. Navigating the developmental stages of childhood and adolescence can be difficult and can feel overwhelming for kids, teens and families. Young people and their families can benefit from the guidance and support of a caring and unbiased professional while they explore challenges such as school difficulties, peer relationships and conflicts, family conflict, divorce, depression, and anxiety."

"Diane is in private practice with offices in Petaluma and Menlo Park. She received her M.A. degree from Azusa Pacific University and specializes in anxiety, eating disorders, addictive patterns, codependency, and shame resilience. Diane is experienced in working with individuals, couples, families and groups. She has facilitated groups at Kaiser Permanente and currently enjoys leading psycho-educational groups and workshops in Northern California. Diane finds research in the areas of shame, vulnerability and empathy profoundly important in helping individuals break through barriers keeping them from living a wholehearted life."

"Perhaps you have tried to prevent discussions from spiraling out of control with your partn, but only end up feeling hurt, misunderstood and frustrated. And worst yet, the conversation continues to be unresolved, only manifesting as disconnection, irritation, sarcasm, etc. You don’t have to continue experiencing the same painful rut over and over again. "

"I enjoy working with children, teens and adults to find, and learn to trust their unique strengths to overcome life's challenging situations, reach short- and long term goals and evolve their lives to be more meaningful. I invite clients to explore their deep values and motivations, and identify which aspects of their lives help them move forwards, and how to separate from patterns of behavior that are no longer useful. If you or you child suffer from anxiety, panic, phobias, mood issues, trauma and relationship issues don't give up. There is hope, and healing is possible."

"I believe in one's potential to achieve improved well being through commitment to growth. I am passionate about working with diverse individuals and families on their journey through life and provide them with the tools to address life's challenges and transitions. "

"My goal is to help you discover what keeps you from feeling satisfied with your life, your work, your relationships or your self and then resolve it. For each problem, we will uncover the root cause, evaluate solutions and implement positive changes. Whether you are feeling the difficulties of being a child, a spouse, a parent, an employee or struggling with your own internal conflicts, I will help you gain clarity, strength and confidence to improve the quality of your life."

"Welcome to my Website. I am a Marriage and Family Therapist in practice for over 25 years. I offer a warm and non-judgemental environment to help you discover a new way to approach issues and relationships that concern or confuse you. Sometimes long term unconscious issues affect our well-being; sometimes normal life transitions become too difficult to handle alone. I endeavor to help you find a new path through these hurdles by first forming a trusting relationship with you."

"Dr. Steele has twenty years in the South Bay Area, CA of specializing in professional couples counseling, and individual therapy. An integrative psychological, relational science and directive approach where many couples and individuals visibly, substantially and permanently are transformed and report going from good to great and changing patterns that have plagued couples and individuals for years. Counseling individuals and couples to courageously transform life's obstacles into extraordinary opportunities for personal, relational and vocational growth. Dr. Steele provides a safe, confidential, humorous and caring environment designed around your personal goals."