Therapists in 94025
Terry Podesta
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Menlo Park, CA 94025
I have extensive experience in supporting individuals with addressing depression, anxiety, life transitions, work and relationship stress, self-esteem, women's issues, trauma, coping strategies, insomnia as well as grief.
Hello! My name is Terry Podesta. I have been working as a therapist since 2010 with individuals from 4 to 91 years old with differing concerns and desired support, yet find we are all the same in the end. Humans, who want to feel happy and heard, loved and like we belong, that we have an impact and to feel good in who we are. I will enter our therapy sessions with a compassionate and open approach to help you reach your goals. I incorporate different therapeutic modalities including CBT, DBT, mindfulness, attachment theory, behavioral activation, motivational interviewing and positive psychology into sessions.
I have extensive experience in supporting individuals with addressing depression, anxiety, life transitions, work and relationship stress, self-esteem, women's issues, trauma, coping strategies, insomnia as well as grief.
Hello! My name is Terry Podesta. I have been working as a therapist since 2010 with individuals from 4 to 91 years old with differing concerns and desired support, yet find we are all the same in the end. Humans, who want to feel happy and heard, loved and like we belong, that we have an impact and to feel good in who we are. I will enter our therapy sessions with a compassionate and open approach to help you reach your goals. I incorporate different therapeutic modalities including CBT, DBT, mindfulness, attachment theory, behavioral activation, motivational interviewing and positive psychology into sessions.
As a therapist, my goal is to foster and provide a safe space for clients to experience empathy, compassion, and healing. I strive to work with clients to guide them in forming and maintaining healthy relationships with themselves and others. I am motivated to provide the best care possible for my clients. I work collaboratively with clients to identify challenges as well as the practical steps needed to achieve life-long goals. My approach is direct, compassionate and supportive.
As a therapist, my goal is to foster and provide a safe space for clients to experience empathy, compassion, and healing. I strive to work with clients to guide them in forming and maintaining healthy relationships with themselves and others. I am motivated to provide the best care possible for my clients. I work collaboratively with clients to identify challenges as well as the practical steps needed to achieve life-long goals. My approach is direct, compassionate and supportive.
Stefani Largent, Menlo Park Women's Psychotherapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Menlo Park, CA 94025
IN-OFFICE & video sessions offered in Menlo Park... Have you found yourself at a crossroads in life? Perhaps you are 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 individuals who are ready, motivated and committed to achieving well-being, personal growth and transformation by engaging in the therapeutic process.
IN-OFFICE & video sessions offered in Menlo Park... Have you found yourself at a crossroads in life? Perhaps you are 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 individuals who are ready, motivated and committed to achieving well-being, personal growth and transformation by engaging in the therapeutic process.
Ivette Huerta
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Menlo Park, CA 94025 (Online Only)
I have been working with the adults, parents, and families for over 20 years. I want to provide helping hands through your journey with the goal of you finding your self-worth and self-awareness. Life causes anxiety and frustrations, but with my guidance you will develop and strengthen yourself into a healthy individual. Through practical individual therapy, a change in your relationship will unfold before your eyes. I believe in creating a safe space for a client and taking time for self-care. I have worked with adults and families who've struggled with depression, anxiety, and trauma.
I have been working with the adults, parents, and families for over 20 years. I want to provide helping hands through your journey with the goal of you finding your self-worth and self-awareness. Life causes anxiety and frustrations, but with my guidance you will develop and strengthen yourself into a healthy individual. Through practical individual therapy, a change in your relationship will unfold before your eyes. I believe in creating a safe space for a client and taking time for self-care. I have worked with adults and families who've struggled with depression, anxiety, and trauma.
Leighna Harrison
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Menlo Park, CA 94025 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My therapy focuses on stress management and relaxation techniques for Silicon Valley professional women. To address the unique pressures facing females in tech, including but not limited to: work life balance, gender and race issues in the workplace, and professional advancement, I use evidence-based practices, informed by strengths and systemic perspectives, to help decrease stress and worry, and cultivate enhanced energy, joy, and vitality.
My therapy focuses on stress management and relaxation techniques for Silicon Valley professional women. To address the unique pressures facing females in tech, including but not limited to: work life balance, gender and race issues in the workplace, and professional advancement, I use evidence-based practices, informed by strengths and systemic perspectives, to help decrease stress and worry, and cultivate enhanced energy, joy, and vitality.
Becoming Mothers Counseling with Marnie Levenson
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Becoming a mother, whether for the first time or again, can be a difficult change that can often lead to unwanted anxious thoughts, depression, and self-doubt. You may worry about getting it “right” or feel overwhelmed. Before you were a mother, you had another identity and may be trying to get back to yourself. Some moms struggle to bond with baby, but you can learn to nurture a trusting attachment. Becoming pregnant and giving birth can be a powerful experience and you may want to feel more prepared or process a traumatic birth. You deserve support and skills to ease the unique challenges and vulnerable moments in this journey.
Becoming a mother, whether for the first time or again, can be a difficult change that can often lead to unwanted anxious thoughts, depression, and self-doubt. You may worry about getting it “right” or feel overwhelmed. Before you were a mother, you had another identity and may be trying to get back to yourself. Some moms struggle to bond with baby, but you can learn to nurture a trusting attachment. Becoming pregnant and giving birth can be a powerful experience and you may want to feel more prepared or process a traumatic birth. You deserve support and skills to ease the unique challenges and vulnerable moments in this journey.
Marcie Kay
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, MBA, APCC
Verified Verified
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Waitlist for new clients
I create a safe and nurturing therapeutic space for adults, couples & teens who are facing major life transitions such as college, career, divorce, or personal loss in finding a joyful and fulfilling path forward. I also provide empathetic guidance to the “sandwich generation” – women and men who are raising children while also caring for their elderly parents and struggling with anxiety and depression as they attempt to juggle it all. I help families navigate the complexities of raising children, adolescents and emerging adults in a healthy, cohesive way.
I create a safe and nurturing therapeutic space for adults, couples & teens who are facing major life transitions such as college, career, divorce, or personal loss in finding a joyful and fulfilling path forward. I also provide empathetic guidance to the “sandwich generation” – women and men who are raising children while also caring for their elderly parents and struggling with anxiety and depression as they attempt to juggle it all. I help families navigate the complexities of raising children, adolescents and emerging adults in a healthy, cohesive way.
Esther Bolton
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Menlo Park, CA 94025 (Online Only)
Welcome here! I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist connecting with clients throughout the Bay Area and California. I work with men, women and children who are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transition, loss and personal development.
Welcome here! I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist connecting with clients throughout the Bay Area and California. I work with men, women and children who are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transition, loss and personal development.
You really can have a life where you feel more connected, self assured, happier and at peace. You probably have been struggling for awhile and now you are ready to courageously face the difficulties that have kept you from living your best life. Your difficulties may stem from an unsatisfying relationship, unfulfilling job, or a history of trauma.
You really can have a life where you feel more connected, self assured, happier and at peace. You probably have been struggling for awhile and now you are ready to courageously face the difficulties that have kept you from living your best life. Your difficulties may stem from an unsatisfying relationship, unfulfilling job, or a history of trauma.
Shohreh Schmuecker
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Menlo Park, CA 94025 (Online Only)
Being witnessed, understood and seen with kindness and compassion can be very healing and powerful. In today's world it may be difficult to find a safe space that is just yours, a place for you to freely speak about your needs, your wants, your difficulties and/or your hopes. Therapy can offer that space.
Being witnessed, understood and seen with kindness and compassion can be very healing and powerful. In today's world it may be difficult to find a safe space that is just yours, a place for you to freely speak about your needs, your wants, your difficulties and/or your hopes. Therapy can offer that space.
Whether you know exactly what you’d like to change, or you aren’t sure where to start, I know this is a big step and I’m ready to meet you where you’re at. I am certified in perinatal mental health and love working with women who are navigating pregnancy, the postpartum period, infertility, birth trauma, PMDD, or other women's wellness concerns. I also treat depression, anxiety, and trauma in people from all walks of life. My goal is to team up with you to help you make meaningful and lasting change, according to your own vision for your life.
Whether you know exactly what you’d like to change, or you aren’t sure where to start, I know this is a big step and I’m ready to meet you where you’re at. I am certified in perinatal mental health and love working with women who are navigating pregnancy, the postpartum period, infertility, birth trauma, PMDD, or other women's wellness concerns. I also treat depression, anxiety, and trauma in people from all walks of life. My goal is to team up with you to help you make meaningful and lasting change, according to your own vision for your life.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, PMH-C
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Developing deep connections with others has always been my passion. I work with adults, adolescents, and couples on relationship issues, parenting, pregnancy and postpartum, and other life challenges such as anxiety and depression.
Developing deep connections with others has always been my passion. I work with adults, adolescents, and couples on relationship issues, parenting, pregnancy and postpartum, and other life challenges such as anxiety and depression.
Dora Shalts-Lastra
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Menlo Park, CA 94025 (Online Only)
Every one of us has an internal wisdom and light that guides us through our life. However, at times, we may get wounded in relation with others, and our inherent beauty gets clouded with pain and symptoms. My goal is to help you find the strength and realization that everything you need is already inside of you. Together, we will identify the sources of your pain and authentic steps to take to thrive. I work with adults 18 and over who would like to improve their quality of life. My 15 years of experience have gifted me expertise in complex relational trauma, as well as issues that women experience across their lifespan.
Every one of us has an internal wisdom and light that guides us through our life. However, at times, we may get wounded in relation with others, and our inherent beauty gets clouded with pain and symptoms. My goal is to help you find the strength and realization that everything you need is already inside of you. Together, we will identify the sources of your pain and authentic steps to take to thrive. I work with adults 18 and over who would like to improve their quality of life. My 15 years of experience have gifted me expertise in complex relational trauma, as well as issues that women experience across their lifespan.
Dolores Gonzalez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Menlo Park, CA 94025 (Online Only)
I believe in working as a team rather than a standalone. Everyone has the ability to be the best version of themselves with the right support system in place. My focus is to create individualized treatment plans and use best practice techniques to help clients achieve their goals. My experience includes working with diverse individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, and other life stressors. I am excited to work side-by-side with you to help you achieve your goals.
I believe in working as a team rather than a standalone. Everyone has the ability to be the best version of themselves with the right support system in place. My focus is to create individualized treatment plans and use best practice techniques to help clients achieve their goals. My experience includes working with diverse individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, and other life stressors. I am excited to work side-by-side with you to help you achieve your goals.
Leslie Krusinski
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Menlo Park, CA 94025 (Online Only)
Are you feeling stuck? Do you wonder why you keep making the same mistakes? Have you felt like the family you grew up in possibly (or definitely) has something to do with why you keep acting this way? Do you just want to figure out what in the world is going on? You’re not alone; Leslie Krusinski works with individuals who wrestle with these questions. She is focused on helping others work through relationship issues, personal growth, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and self-esteem. Leslie has experience working with teens, adults, couples and families of various ethnicities and cultures for a variety of reasons.
Are you feeling stuck? Do you wonder why you keep making the same mistakes? Have you felt like the family you grew up in possibly (or definitely) has something to do with why you keep acting this way? Do you just want to figure out what in the world is going on? You’re not alone; Leslie Krusinski works with individuals who wrestle with these questions. She is focused on helping others work through relationship issues, personal growth, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and self-esteem. Leslie has experience working with teens, adults, couples and families of various ethnicities and cultures for a variety of reasons.
So many people wonder what happened to their life. They struggle with navigating relationships, question their gender identity, or are pressured at school or work, unsure of how to make it through the day. Moments like these can be overwhelming, but with guidance and support, many can not only survive but flourish.
So many people wonder what happened to their life. They struggle with navigating relationships, question their gender identity, or are pressured at school or work, unsure of how to make it through the day. Moments like these can be overwhelming, but with guidance and support, many can not only survive but flourish.
Michelle Mangiardi
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, MA, PPSC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Oftentimes, the first steps in seeking therapy are some of the hardest. I am glad that you are here. Through a humanistic approach and use of evidence-based treatments, I strive to help my clients grow, heal, persevere, and find and harness their inner strength. I am open and warm by nature and am also flexible in working together to meet each of my client's individual needs. I care deeply about the work that I do and use my background working with adults, adolescents, children, and their families to employ my passion for helping others.
Oftentimes, the first steps in seeking therapy are some of the hardest. I am glad that you are here. Through a humanistic approach and use of evidence-based treatments, I strive to help my clients grow, heal, persevere, and find and harness their inner strength. I am open and warm by nature and am also flexible in working together to meet each of my client's individual needs. I care deeply about the work that I do and use my background working with adults, adolescents, children, and their families to employ my passion for helping others.
I provide Telehealth therapy throughout California. In addition to my private practice, I hold a Clinical Associate Professorship at Stanford University where I’m able to wear research, teaching, and supervisory hats. My approach to therapy is personalized integrating information about your unique circumstances with my training to deliver evidence-based practice. I provide trauma-informed individual and couple-based therapy for various issues including eating disorders, anxiety and mood disorders, obsessive and compulsive disorder, transitions, & relationship concerns.
I provide Telehealth therapy throughout California. In addition to my private practice, I hold a Clinical Associate Professorship at Stanford University where I’m able to wear research, teaching, and supervisory hats. My approach to therapy is personalized integrating information about your unique circumstances with my training to deliver evidence-based practice. I provide trauma-informed individual and couple-based therapy for various issues including eating disorders, anxiety and mood disorders, obsessive and compulsive disorder, transitions, & relationship concerns.
Denise Lee
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
Menlo Park, CA 94025 (Online Only)
Clients have described me as warm, nurturing, and also direct. I tend to engage in more of a collaborative approach identifying what you would like to accomplish and then exploring how we can get you there.
Clients have described me as warm, nurturing, and also direct. I tend to engage in more of a collaborative approach identifying what you would like to accomplish and then exploring how we can get you there.
Katie Luce
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Menlo Park, CA 94025 (Online Only)
Are you feeling overwhelmed or stuck? It takes courage to ask for help and commit to making significant life changes, so I commend you for taking the first step on your journey. Often my clients are struggling with limiting beliefs and old patterns of behavior that are holding them back. My approach is warm, authentic, and collaborative, and my goal is to support my clients on a path to healing and a more fulfilled life. I am unique in that I balance listening with offering concrete tools and ideas, and have a straightforward approach around ambivalence or resistance that could be keeping a client from moving forward.
Are you feeling overwhelmed or stuck? It takes courage to ask for help and commit to making significant life changes, so I commend you for taking the first step on your journey. Often my clients are struggling with limiting beliefs and old patterns of behavior that are holding them back. My approach is warm, authentic, and collaborative, and my goal is to support my clients on a path to healing and a more fulfilled life. I am unique in that I balance listening with offering concrete tools and ideas, and have a straightforward approach around ambivalence or resistance that could be keeping a client from moving forward.
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Women's Issues Therapists
How do you encourage a woman to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual may be suffering, and what effects it has on them, should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.
How can women prepare for therapy?
Women can prepare for therapy by being willing to talk about their past experiences and their private thoughts. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. Between sessions, it can be useful to write down notes about their reaction to a given event or how they felt at a particular time.
How long does therapy for women’s issues often last?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual and the challenges they face. Therapy types like Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Prolonged exposure therapy (PET), and Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. In some cases, such as for women with eating disorders, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
How can women overcome stigma around specific challenges in order to seek therapy?
Women dealing with domestic abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, and any other number of troubles may feel a stigma around seeking help. It’s important to remember that these issues are not uncommon and there is no shame in getting help for them. Therapy is confidential, and women can talk about their experiences without fear of judgment. Seeking therapy can be a courageous and liberating act, and an important step toward healing and recovery.