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Holly Adams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Altos, CA 94022
Hi, I'm Holly Adams, a Licensed Psychotherapist with over 21 years of experience providing counseling to help people make meaningful changes in their lives. I help people with things like anxiety, depression, dipolar disorder, and coping skills, and I enjoy working with people dealing with cancer, autoimmune disorders, and other serious health issues. I tailor my therapeutic approach to meet your unique needs, drawing from various models of psychotherapy including, cognitive behavior, humanistic, solution-focused, and problem-solving methods.
Hi, I'm Holly Adams, a Licensed Psychotherapist with over 21 years of experience providing counseling to help people make meaningful changes in their lives. I help people with things like anxiety, depression, dipolar disorder, and coping skills, and I enjoy working with people dealing with cancer, autoimmune disorders, and other serious health issues. I tailor my therapeutic approach to meet your unique needs, drawing from various models of psychotherapy including, cognitive behavior, humanistic, solution-focused, and problem-solving methods.
(619) 349-6781 View (619) 349-6781
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Dr. Michelle Kalehzan
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Los Altos, CA 94024
I have over 25 years of research and clinical experience in working with individuals whose lives are impacted by mood disorders. Within the realm of mood disorders, there is a multitude of life stressors and challenges that are often present. I enjoy working with my patients to help them manage and ideally overcome the symptoms of mood and anxiety disorders that have negatively impacted their lives. I primarily work with older adolescents, adults, and elder individuals, and I also work with couples and families.
I have over 25 years of research and clinical experience in working with individuals whose lives are impacted by mood disorders. Within the realm of mood disorders, there is a multitude of life stressors and challenges that are often present. I enjoy working with my patients to help them manage and ideally overcome the symptoms of mood and anxiety disorders that have negatively impacted their lives. I primarily work with older adolescents, adults, and elder individuals, and I also work with couples and families.
(650) 941-4444 View (650) 941-4444
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Brenda Stephens - Author - Founder - Therapist
Counselor, MS, LPCC, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Altos, CA 94024
Helping and guiding those who have experienced trauma, including the trauma of being in narcissistic or other toxic and antagonoistic relationships, is my focus as a therpaist. My training, skills, and tools are honed to help people heal from these experiences. With the use of Internal Family Systems (IFS), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), extensive training to treat all levels of dissociation (including DID), and regulating the nervous system to a more calm state, I can help my clients to manage the day to day much more effectively and start to live with more peace in their bodies and their lives.
Helping and guiding those who have experienced trauma, including the trauma of being in narcissistic or other toxic and antagonoistic relationships, is my focus as a therpaist. My training, skills, and tools are honed to help people heal from these experiences. With the use of Internal Family Systems (IFS), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), extensive training to treat all levels of dissociation (including DID), and regulating the nervous system to a more calm state, I can help my clients to manage the day to day much more effectively and start to live with more peace in their bodies and their lives.
(619) 304-4031 View (619) 304-4031

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Elizabeth Madrigal
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Mountain View, CA 94040  (Online Only)
I have been fortunate enough to work with people of all ages, and it has taught me that when given the opportunity, each person is able to step into the best version of themselves even when their circumstances are difficult. At the core of our being, we all long to be connected, whether that is with others in relationships or with ourselves. My experience has allowed me to work predominantly with adults who have experienced depression, self-harm, anxiety, postpartum depression, relationship issues, work/life balance, adjustment disorders, and trauma (including various forms of abuse and violence).
I have been fortunate enough to work with people of all ages, and it has taught me that when given the opportunity, each person is able to step into the best version of themselves even when their circumstances are difficult. At the core of our being, we all long to be connected, whether that is with others in relationships or with ourselves. My experience has allowed me to work predominantly with adults who have experienced depression, self-harm, anxiety, postpartum depression, relationship issues, work/life balance, adjustment disorders, and trauma (including various forms of abuse and violence).
(415) 968-6885 View (415) 968-6885
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Judith (Jae) Davis
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Altos Hills, CA 94022  (Online Only)
I am a culturally affirming Mental Health Therapist with over 10 yrs of experience in the field. I work with adults and young adults from diverse backgrounds, with a focus on underrepresented groups. We will identify your objectives, potential roadblocks, and strategies for overcoming them. I practice through a lens of self-compassion. My areas of expertise include, but are not limited to: Moms; life/career transitions; addiction; relationships; self-esteem; mood disorders; body image; and trauma. Therapy is a collaborative journey, and I'd like to work with you to improve the quality of your life and achieve mental well-being.
I am a culturally affirming Mental Health Therapist with over 10 yrs of experience in the field. I work with adults and young adults from diverse backgrounds, with a focus on underrepresented groups. We will identify your objectives, potential roadblocks, and strategies for overcoming them. I practice through a lens of self-compassion. My areas of expertise include, but are not limited to: Moms; life/career transitions; addiction; relationships; self-esteem; mood disorders; body image; and trauma. Therapy is a collaborative journey, and I'd like to work with you to improve the quality of your life and achieve mental well-being.
(619) 332-2292 View (619) 332-2292
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Sarah Lucha
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, AMFT
Verified Verified
Mountain View, CA 94040
As a member of Joelle Rabow Maletis & Associates Sarah specializes in PTSD, relationship issues, infertility miscarriage, and life transitions. JRM&A works with clients struggling with hardships such as addiction, eating disorders, self-harm, and various forms of trauma. We offer relationship services for dating, parenting, marriage, and couples. We also help military personnel and first responders with PTSD, trauma, stress, anxiety, vicarious trauma, and the transition back to civilian life. Our individual services include trauma, life transitions, anxiety, trauma, complex PTSD, and more.
As a member of Joelle Rabow Maletis & Associates Sarah specializes in PTSD, relationship issues, infertility miscarriage, and life transitions. JRM&A works with clients struggling with hardships such as addiction, eating disorders, self-harm, and various forms of trauma. We offer relationship services for dating, parenting, marriage, and couples. We also help military personnel and first responders with PTSD, trauma, stress, anxiety, vicarious trauma, and the transition back to civilian life. Our individual services include trauma, life transitions, anxiety, trauma, complex PTSD, and more.
(650) 761-9833 View (650) 761-9833
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Kathleen Donahue
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Mountain View, CA 94040  (Online Only)
I really enjoy working with people who can freely speak their minds, and share about their childhoods and current lives. I have found that being practical, understanding, and honest while utilizing Solution-focused therapy, Brief Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing give people results to their challenges. It also gives them an opportunity to look at what they have the ability to change, and what they do not. These practices help people move forward and accept themselves, for who they are, and all of the gifts they have been given in this life.
I really enjoy working with people who can freely speak their minds, and share about their childhoods and current lives. I have found that being practical, understanding, and honest while utilizing Solution-focused therapy, Brief Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing give people results to their challenges. It also gives them an opportunity to look at what they have the ability to change, and what they do not. These practices help people move forward and accept themselves, for who they are, and all of the gifts they have been given in this life.
(424) 408-1142 View (424) 408-1142
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Clair Tristan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Mountain View, CA 94040  (Online Only)
I have experience in many areas, including depression, anxiety, coping skills, life coaching, anger and stress management, trauma, parenting, behavior problems, caregiver issues, and many others. I enjoy working with individuals of all ages, enjoying the challenges all ages bring. I strive to provide the client an eclectic range of therapeutic modes, to assist them in achieving their goals in an accepting, compassionate, culturally sensitive environment.
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(510) 822-7930 View (510) 822-7930
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Denise Lee
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
Mountain View, CA 94040  (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.
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Lindsay Ward
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Mountain View, CA 94040
Hello! My name is Lindsay. I love to talk about your childhood! I work with your identity (how you see yourself) and where events happen in your development. I enjoy helping you find the real you and having better relationships with those around you. I especially love working with anger. Let's process your life events together.
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(650) 844-1239 View (650) 844-1239
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Marisa Leto
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
Mountain View, CA 94040  (Online Only)
My therapeutic style is above all relational, meaning that my relationship with my clients is of utmost importance in developing the trust needed to address life's challenges, stressors and suffering. It is in this initial rapport building where I come to know each client's particular life situation, culture, needs and goals. I have worked for over 34 years in a broad range of settings, providing services to clients over the entire life span. I hold your wellness in high regard and respect the very difficult life decisions that we all must make to have a life worth living.
My therapeutic style is above all relational, meaning that my relationship with my clients is of utmost importance in developing the trust needed to address life's challenges, stressors and suffering. It is in this initial rapport building where I come to know each client's particular life situation, culture, needs and goals. I have worked for over 34 years in a broad range of settings, providing services to clients over the entire life span. I hold your wellness in high regard and respect the very difficult life decisions that we all must make to have a life worth living.
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Megan Seco
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Mountain View, CA 94040
My name is Megan Seco (She/Her) and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Long Beach, CA, and currently offering telehealth services. I work with adults and adolescents experiencing depression, anxiety, and trauma and specialize in working with the LGBTQ+, Neurodivergent, and BIPOC communities. I have found my style and approach is most effective for individuals who are struggling with depression, anxiety, life transitions, Trauma (CPTSD/PTSD), grief and loss, attachment, and codependency challenges. I often work with LGBTQ+, Neurodivergent, and individuals navigating within marginalized communities.
My name is Megan Seco (She/Her) and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Long Beach, CA, and currently offering telehealth services. I work with adults and adolescents experiencing depression, anxiety, and trauma and specialize in working with the LGBTQ+, Neurodivergent, and BIPOC communities. I have found my style and approach is most effective for individuals who are struggling with depression, anxiety, life transitions, Trauma (CPTSD/PTSD), grief and loss, attachment, and codependency challenges. I often work with LGBTQ+, Neurodivergent, and individuals navigating within marginalized communities.
(323) 746-4395 View (323) 746-4395
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Lynaire Mcgovern
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Mountain View, CA 94040
Lynaire McGovern, California LMFT. I would like to help you with your problems, especially depression and anxiety. I have an eclectic approach to the therapy including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy and Rogerian Therapy. I am most comfortable treating depression, anxiety and relationship issues. I love to help adults, seniors and people with disabilities. Unfortunately, I don't work with families or do Marriage Counseling. I have an eclectic approach to therapy. I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Rogerian Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy as well as my training as a life coach.
Lynaire McGovern, California LMFT. I would like to help you with your problems, especially depression and anxiety. I have an eclectic approach to the therapy including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy and Rogerian Therapy. I am most comfortable treating depression, anxiety and relationship issues. I love to help adults, seniors and people with disabilities. Unfortunately, I don't work with families or do Marriage Counseling. I have an eclectic approach to therapy. I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Rogerian Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy as well as my training as a life coach.
(650) 860-4902 View (650) 860-4902
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Glenna Hawn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Mountain View, CA 94040
Hi, my name is Glenna Hawn. I am a licensed clinical social worker. I enjoy working with individuals who are feeling stuck and helping them create positive change. I believe positive change happens when we focus on what is happening now and identify what we need to do to move forward. I value the intrinsic strength and wisdom of the individual and feel they know best what is needed for themselves. My approach to therapy is as a supportive presence in that process and to provide insight and skills along the way.
Hi, my name is Glenna Hawn. I am a licensed clinical social worker. I enjoy working with individuals who are feeling stuck and helping them create positive change. I believe positive change happens when we focus on what is happening now and identify what we need to do to move forward. I value the intrinsic strength and wisdom of the individual and feel they know best what is needed for themselves. My approach to therapy is as a supportive presence in that process and to provide insight and skills along the way.
(657) 332-2973 View (657) 332-2973
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Kimberly Naraine
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Mountain View, CA 94040  (Online Only)
My therapy style consists of a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused-CBT (TF-CBFT), DBT-informed approach. I strongly believe in collaborative work, and I have a passion for assisting clients through their mental health journey through the use of humanistic and motivational interviewing practices.
My therapy style consists of a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused-CBT (TF-CBFT), DBT-informed approach. I strongly believe in collaborative work, and I have a passion for assisting clients through their mental health journey through the use of humanistic and motivational interviewing practices.
(510) 998-2753 View (510) 998-2753
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Holly M Hooton
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT115
Verified Verified
Mountain View, CA 94041
My volunteering at the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Aids Project led me to a volunteer management career. I went on to work with volunteers in a medical center, humane society, and adult literacy program. I returned to college later in life to pursue a career in counseling. My desire to become a therapist developed over time as I gained more insight into my own life. A failed marriage landed me in therapy, where I was able to deal with my anger and emotional pain. After some years of antidepressant medication and therapy, I gained a new lease on life.
My volunteering at the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Aids Project led me to a volunteer management career. I went on to work with volunteers in a medical center, humane society, and adult literacy program. I returned to college later in life to pursue a career in counseling. My desire to become a therapist developed over time as I gained more insight into my own life. A failed marriage landed me in therapy, where I was able to deal with my anger and emotional pain. After some years of antidepressant medication and therapy, I gained a new lease on life.
(650) 262-1275 View (650) 262-1275
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Ashley McCort
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Mountain View, CA 94040  (Online Only)
I engage in a person-first, solution-focused therapeutic approach to allow you to get curious about your world, habits, experiences and needs in an effort to help adaptively enhance choices, agency and perspectives moving forward.
I engage in a person-first, solution-focused therapeutic approach to allow you to get curious about your world, habits, experiences and needs in an effort to help adaptively enhance choices, agency and perspectives moving forward.
(510) 621-6721 View (510) 621-6721
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Elizabeth Butler Greene
Psychologist, LCP
Verified Verified
Mountain View, CA 94040
Hello, my name is Dr. Elizabeth Butler. I have been a licensed clinical psychologist based in California since 2007. My focus is simple: providing tools and a safe space to help my clients make progress in their lives and feel better. I have over 20 years of experience working with adults in group and individual settings, helping navigate life challenges that cause anxiety, stress, depression, and interpersonal difficulties. I have treated emotion dysregulation, anger management problems, boundary-setting issues, and core identity issues.
Hello, my name is Dr. Elizabeth Butler. I have been a licensed clinical psychologist based in California since 2007. My focus is simple: providing tools and a safe space to help my clients make progress in their lives and feel better. I have over 20 years of experience working with adults in group and individual settings, helping navigate life challenges that cause anxiety, stress, depression, and interpersonal difficulties. I have treated emotion dysregulation, anger management problems, boundary-setting issues, and core identity issues.
(559) 527-0975 View (559) 527-0975
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Emma Pallone
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Mountain View, CA 94040  (Online Only)
I am dedicated to fostering a collaborative and empowering therapeutic relationship and welcoming women from all walks of life to embark on a journey of self-exploration, healing, and personal transformation. If you are seeking a safe, nonjudgmental, and professional space to address your unique challenges and work towards a happier, more fulfilling life, I am here to support you every step of the way. Together, you can begin the transformative journey toward emotional well-being and a more fulfilling life.
I am dedicated to fostering a collaborative and empowering therapeutic relationship and welcoming women from all walks of life to embark on a journey of self-exploration, healing, and personal transformation. If you are seeking a safe, nonjudgmental, and professional space to address your unique challenges and work towards a happier, more fulfilling life, I am here to support you every step of the way. Together, you can begin the transformative journey toward emotional well-being and a more fulfilling life.
(650) 729-9850 View (650) 729-9850
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Pantea Shahbazi
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Mountain View, CA 94041  (Online Only)
I am a holistic psychotherapist with extensive training and experience in using trauma-informed approaches and evidence-based practices to transform the lives of my clients. I provide individual therapy and couples therapy. My approach is focused on treating the whole person. I believe this multi-dimensional approach is a key to developing long-lasting change that allows my clients to live fulfilling lives. Life is a mysterious journey of experiences and learning. My purpose is to help others make their life sacred by holding it as a masterpiece. I empower clients through education as well as introspection.
I am a holistic psychotherapist with extensive training and experience in using trauma-informed approaches and evidence-based practices to transform the lives of my clients. I provide individual therapy and couples therapy. My approach is focused on treating the whole person. I believe this multi-dimensional approach is a key to developing long-lasting change that allows my clients to live fulfilling lives. Life is a mysterious journey of experiences and learning. My purpose is to help others make their life sacred by holding it as a masterpiece. I empower clients through education as well as introspection.
(650) 719-5306 View (650) 719-5306
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.