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Sasha Liu
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Altos, CA 94024  (Online Only)
I believe in your potential for personal growth toward a more satisfying relationship with others. My style is warm, compassionate, and non-judgmental. I respect your uniqueness. People who come to me are often experiencing depression and anxiety; major life transitions; cultural dislocation; loss and grief. By practicing solution-focused and client-centered psychotherapy, I help people embark on the journey of self-understanding, acceptance, and finding what they seek.
I believe in your potential for personal growth toward a more satisfying relationship with others. My style is warm, compassionate, and non-judgmental. I respect your uniqueness. People who come to me are often experiencing depression and anxiety; major life transitions; cultural dislocation; loss and grief. By practicing solution-focused and client-centered psychotherapy, I help people embark on the journey of self-understanding, acceptance, and finding what they seek.
(510) 962-9356 View (510) 962-9356
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Marilyn J Foley
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Los Altos, CA 94023  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My primary theoretical orientation is Cognitive-Behavioral (CBT). This means that I attend to your thoughts and feelings and to how they influence emotion and overall well-being, now and in the future. CBT offers a number of strategies for promoting change in the direction of one's long term goals. For our treatment to be most effective, you will need to be an active participant and collaborator in establishing your goals. I also ask that you work on treatment in between sessions, and I frequently give homework assignments to assist in the process.
My primary theoretical orientation is Cognitive-Behavioral (CBT). This means that I attend to your thoughts and feelings and to how they influence emotion and overall well-being, now and in the future. CBT offers a number of strategies for promoting change in the direction of one's long term goals. For our treatment to be most effective, you will need to be an active participant and collaborator in establishing your goals. I also ask that you work on treatment in between sessions, and I frequently give homework assignments to assist in the process.
(650) 206-5488 View (650) 206-5488

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Karena Petersen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Saratoga, CA 95070
Waitlist for new clients
My specialties include life transitions: separation/divorce/ coparenting, women's issues, grief/ loss of all kinds, adult /child ADHD, sensory sensitivity, adult anxiety/depression, child/adolescent anxiety/depression, school/social issues, being the sibling of a neuro-divergent sibling, LGBTQ allied, and family of origin healing.
At different times we experience unresolved situations that affect our sense of clarity, calm and balance. As a therapist and guide, together we will strive to remove those obstacles and restore hope and engagement. We can achieve this through developing goals and ways to cope that address those often unexpected and sometimes familiar patterns of living. My practice serves individual adults, children/teens, parents including parent and child therapy, and elders. My wish for all clients is to find a trustworthy therapist in me. Please refer to my website to learn more about my specialties and past work history at karenapetersen.com.
My specialties include life transitions: separation/divorce/ coparenting, women's issues, grief/ loss of all kinds, adult /child ADHD, sensory sensitivity, adult anxiety/depression, child/adolescent anxiety/depression, school/social issues, being the sibling of a neuro-divergent sibling, LGBTQ allied, and family of origin healing.
At different times we experience unresolved situations that affect our sense of clarity, calm and balance. As a therapist and guide, together we will strive to remove those obstacles and restore hope and engagement. We can achieve this through developing goals and ways to cope that address those often unexpected and sometimes familiar patterns of living. My practice serves individual adults, children/teens, parents including parent and child therapy, and elders. My wish for all clients is to find a trustworthy therapist in me. Please refer to my website to learn more about my specialties and past work history at karenapetersen.com.
(408) 772-0644 View (408) 772-0644
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Julia M Tisdale
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Palo Alto, CA 94306  (Online Only)
Are you ready to start your mental wellness journey? I'm Julia, and I'm here to help you work through whatever is keeping you stuck. Is it a bad relationship that's holding you back? Anxiety that keeps you from getting that promotion? Whatever the problem, we can work through it together. I have experience working with clients from all different backgrounds and walks of life. I work hard to make sure my clients feel comfortable and understood. Whoever you are, you are welcome here. I offer LGBTQ+, polyam and kink-affirming therapy.
Are you ready to start your mental wellness journey? I'm Julia, and I'm here to help you work through whatever is keeping you stuck. Is it a bad relationship that's holding you back? Anxiety that keeps you from getting that promotion? Whatever the problem, we can work through it together. I have experience working with clients from all different backgrounds and walks of life. I work hard to make sure my clients feel comfortable and understood. Whoever you are, you are welcome here. I offer LGBTQ+, polyam and kink-affirming therapy.
(415) 687-4004 View (415) 687-4004
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Bethany Kientzel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Cupertino, CA 95014  (Online Only)
Updated May 2024. Welcome to your journey to feeling better. I may have a few openings coming up for those who are looking for early morning to early afternoon video-call appoints and have either CCAH Medi-cal, Blue Shield Magellan, or Anthem Blue Cross insurance. I primarily work with symptoms of anxiety and depression and thoughts and feelings that get in the way of enjoying healthy relationships with others and oneself.
Updated May 2024. Welcome to your journey to feeling better. I may have a few openings coming up for those who are looking for early morning to early afternoon video-call appoints and have either CCAH Medi-cal, Blue Shield Magellan, or Anthem Blue Cross insurance. I primarily work with symptoms of anxiety and depression and thoughts and feelings that get in the way of enjoying healthy relationships with others and oneself.
(831) 429-6399 View (831) 429-6399
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Christina Coons
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Stanford, CA 94305
Dealing with various types of trauma and the ways in which it can impact our daily lives can be challenging. I am here to help you understand that your trauma does not define you. Your trauma reactions are valid and I’d like to support you in the development of healthy coping skills. This will allow you the freedom to transcend beyond traumatic experiences, forging a new path toward growth, healing, recovery and wellness. I can help you navigate and cope with addiction/substance use, PTSD, depression, anxiety, life transitions, identity related issues, and family/interpersonal relationships.
Dealing with various types of trauma and the ways in which it can impact our daily lives can be challenging. I am here to help you understand that your trauma does not define you. Your trauma reactions are valid and I’d like to support you in the development of healthy coping skills. This will allow you the freedom to transcend beyond traumatic experiences, forging a new path toward growth, healing, recovery and wellness. I can help you navigate and cope with addiction/substance use, PTSD, depression, anxiety, life transitions, identity related issues, and family/interpersonal relationships.
(213) 205-3821 View (213) 205-3821
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Sonica Thakur
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
Mountain View, CA 94043  (Online Only)
"What one person has to offer to another, is their own being, nothing more, nothing less" - Ram Dass. My therapeutic approach is a strength-based perspective that focuses on a person's innate potential rather than pathologies and shortfalls. Consistent with this approach, my role as a therapist lies not in solving problems but in helping clients examine inhibited issues and biases, identify practical solutions to their problems and progress towards deeper wisdom. I have worked with clients of various ethnicities, addressing a range of mental health issues, relationship problems, and life transitions.
"What one person has to offer to another, is their own being, nothing more, nothing less" - Ram Dass. My therapeutic approach is a strength-based perspective that focuses on a person's innate potential rather than pathologies and shortfalls. Consistent with this approach, my role as a therapist lies not in solving problems but in helping clients examine inhibited issues and biases, identify practical solutions to their problems and progress towards deeper wisdom. I have worked with clients of various ethnicities, addressing a range of mental health issues, relationship problems, and life transitions.
(408) 521-1750 View (408) 521-1750
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Carolina Padilla-Pineda
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Mountain View, CA 94043  (Online Only)
Namaste! Are you struggling to keep up with your relationships, work and health? Is it hard to be kind to yourself? I help high performers manage the thoughts, feelings and behaviors associated with anxiety and depression. Whether you're dealing with overwhelm, stagnation, relationship issues or cycles of anxiety and depression, I'm here to help.
Namaste! Are you struggling to keep up with your relationships, work and health? Is it hard to be kind to yourself? I help high performers manage the thoughts, feelings and behaviors associated with anxiety and depression. Whether you're dealing with overwhelm, stagnation, relationship issues or cycles of anxiety and depression, I'm here to help.
(650) 955-0147 View (650) 955-0147
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Anxiety Counseling | Pre-Marital Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Palo Alto, CA 94302  (Online Only)
Embark on a journey of self-discovery and growth with me as your guide. I offer a safe space to explore your challenges and uncover practical solutions without judgment. Together, we'll cultivate effective communication skills to enhance your relationships and empower you to be heard and understood. I'll encourage you to embrace courage and step outside your comfort zone, guiding you towards personal transformation and relational harmony.
Embark on a journey of self-discovery and growth with me as your guide. I offer a safe space to explore your challenges and uncover practical solutions without judgment. Together, we'll cultivate effective communication skills to enhance your relationships and empower you to be heard and understood. I'll encourage you to embrace courage and step outside your comfort zone, guiding you towards personal transformation and relational harmony.
(310) 905-8351 View (310) 905-8351
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Lacey Marie Morris
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified Verified
Mountain View, CA 94043  (Online Only)
As a child I was always very sensitive and curious about the world that surrounded me. It came natural to help people and I knew that I wanted to give back to the world at large. Just like you I suffered from some childhood wounds. My parents did the best they could with the tools they had. But due to their struggles I became a very codependent child wanting to save and fix my parents to simply gain the love I desired. Later on I would be able to understand this cycle and name some of the patterns I lived out. People pleasing, losing myself in toxic relationships and not fully loving that little girl inside of me.
As a child I was always very sensitive and curious about the world that surrounded me. It came natural to help people and I knew that I wanted to give back to the world at large. Just like you I suffered from some childhood wounds. My parents did the best they could with the tools they had. But due to their struggles I became a very codependent child wanting to save and fix my parents to simply gain the love I desired. Later on I would be able to understand this cycle and name some of the patterns I lived out. People pleasing, losing myself in toxic relationships and not fully loving that little girl inside of me.
(408) 207-4475 View (408) 207-4475
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Bridges Therapy Group of CA
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCSW, AMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Clara, CA 95050  (Online Only)
At Bridges Therapy Group of California, we’re dedicated to matching you with the perfect therapist for you and ensuring that your insurance will truly pay for your sessions. We are contracted, in-network providers with all the insurers listed below. We verify your benefits before you start so there are no surprises to you.
At Bridges Therapy Group of California, we’re dedicated to matching you with the perfect therapist for you and ensuring that your insurance will truly pay for your sessions. We are contracted, in-network providers with all the insurers listed below. We verify your benefits before you start so there are no surprises to you.
(510) 694-7984 View (510) 694-7984
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Katelyn Starr
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Stanford, CA 94305
I love the opportunity to help my clients discover and live more fulfilling lives based on their unique goals and values. Before starting therapy, my clients tend to feel overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, panic, anger, and hopelessness. My encouraging and positive style has helped many move through these feelings and build the types of relationships, balance, and achievements they have always wanted. I enjoy working with teens, young adults, adults, couples, and parents.
I love the opportunity to help my clients discover and live more fulfilling lives based on their unique goals and values. Before starting therapy, my clients tend to feel overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, panic, anger, and hopelessness. My encouraging and positive style has helped many move through these feelings and build the types of relationships, balance, and achievements they have always wanted. I enjoy working with teens, young adults, adults, couples, and parents.
(818) 334-8098 View (818) 334-8098
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Breast Cancer Support- Nicole L Bravo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Stanford, CA 94305  (Online Only)
I love supporting women through their fight against breast cancer. I have experience working with women in all stages of cancer treatment including working through the initial shock of receiving the diagnosis to transitioning out of treatment into their new normal. I work hard to provide my clients with the space they need to process all aspects of treatment. It is important to me that my clients feel safe and comfortable to share how they feel in an unfiltered and honest way. My clients have described our sessions as supportive and find themselves leaning on our sessions to get through doctor’s appointments, medical scans, etc.
I love supporting women through their fight against breast cancer. I have experience working with women in all stages of cancer treatment including working through the initial shock of receiving the diagnosis to transitioning out of treatment into their new normal. I work hard to provide my clients with the space they need to process all aspects of treatment. It is important to me that my clients feel safe and comfortable to share how they feel in an unfiltered and honest way. My clients have described our sessions as supportive and find themselves leaning on our sessions to get through doctor’s appointments, medical scans, etc.
(310) 773-5709 View (310) 773-5709
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Tracy Lynn Fleming
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Clara, CA 95050
Many people come to therapy to resolve problems in relationships, manage stress related to work and family, to learn how to adapt to minor and major changes in life, or simply to enhance one’s sense of self. I believe that clients are the experts in their own lives, and that my job as a therapist is to guide clients in resolving their issues by providing a wide variety of cognitive behavioral and mindfulness tools and techniques that can easily be applied to daily life and that will alleviate suffering in a relatively short period of time.
Many people come to therapy to resolve problems in relationships, manage stress related to work and family, to learn how to adapt to minor and major changes in life, or simply to enhance one’s sense of self. I believe that clients are the experts in their own lives, and that my job as a therapist is to guide clients in resolving their issues by providing a wide variety of cognitive behavioral and mindfulness tools and techniques that can easily be applied to daily life and that will alleviate suffering in a relatively short period of time.
(408) 628-1061 View (408) 628-1061
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Sarai Rodriguez
Marriage & Family Therapist, AMFT
Verified Verified
Cupertino, CA 95014
As an aspiring and budding therapist, Sarai has encountered many obstacles. The journey may have been daunting at times, but still Sarai persevered. Countless distractions and unexpected events could have caused permanent derailment. However, Sarai intrinsically knew that her purpose was to help others in distress, in particular children, teens, and families.
As an aspiring and budding therapist, Sarai has encountered many obstacles. The journey may have been daunting at times, but still Sarai persevered. Countless distractions and unexpected events could have caused permanent derailment. However, Sarai intrinsically knew that her purpose was to help others in distress, in particular children, teens, and families.
(858) 727-5599 View (858) 727-5599
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Gurminder Sahasi
Psychologist, PhD, LCP
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95134  (Online Only)
Gurminder Sahasi is an experienced Clinical Psychologist (PSY) and multilingual professional (English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu, Panjabi) with over 40 years of experience. She works with adults and seniors who struggle with a variety of challenges, including anger, depression, anxiety, and trauma. Gurminder earned her doctoral degree from the Pacific Institute in San Fransisco, CA, and has the expertise to identify and help diagnose what's bothering you. With her assistance, you'll chart a course to resolve your issues or mental health conditions together, as a team.
Gurminder Sahasi is an experienced Clinical Psychologist (PSY) and multilingual professional (English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu, Panjabi) with over 40 years of experience. She works with adults and seniors who struggle with a variety of challenges, including anger, depression, anxiety, and trauma. Gurminder earned her doctoral degree from the Pacific Institute in San Fransisco, CA, and has the expertise to identify and help diagnose what's bothering you. With her assistance, you'll chart a course to resolve your issues or mental health conditions together, as a team.
(510) 573-8764 View (510) 573-8764
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Edlynn Breslow
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Palo Alto, CA 94310
Welcome to my therapeutic haven! I find great joy in guiding adults on journeys of self-discovery, assisting them in understanding their identity, connections, and place in the world. With a special focus on supporting those navigating complex trauma, I am dedicated to helping individuals untangle their experiences and embark on paths toward healing. Whether you're grappling with relationships, self-worth, generational patterns, or childhood wounds, therapy provides a nurturing environment to explore your emotions and behaviors, cultivate effective coping mechanisms, and uncover sources of fulfillment and serenity.
Welcome to my therapeutic haven! I find great joy in guiding adults on journeys of self-discovery, assisting them in understanding their identity, connections, and place in the world. With a special focus on supporting those navigating complex trauma, I am dedicated to helping individuals untangle their experiences and embark on paths toward healing. Whether you're grappling with relationships, self-worth, generational patterns, or childhood wounds, therapy provides a nurturing environment to explore your emotions and behaviors, cultivate effective coping mechanisms, and uncover sources of fulfillment and serenity.
(925) 492-7183 View (925) 492-7183
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Dr. Inna Matov
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Palo Alto, CA 94301
As a psychologist, I assist people in acquiring greater creative and emotional competencies, reconnecting with themselves and significant others, and removing obstacles to personal happiness and joy. Psychotherapy is about personal growth, healing after emotional trauma and grief, and realizing one's fullest potential. In therapy sessions we examine meaningful relationships, communication styles, and barriers to success with a goal of restoring a sense of balance to your life and, by extension, to the lives of others who care deeply about you. For those who wish to deepen their self-understanding, we explore the unconscious by analyzing dreams, memories, and fantasies.
As a psychologist, I assist people in acquiring greater creative and emotional competencies, reconnecting with themselves and significant others, and removing obstacles to personal happiness and joy. Psychotherapy is about personal growth, healing after emotional trauma and grief, and realizing one's fullest potential. In therapy sessions we examine meaningful relationships, communication styles, and barriers to success with a goal of restoring a sense of balance to your life and, by extension, to the lives of others who care deeply about you. For those who wish to deepen their self-understanding, we explore the unconscious by analyzing dreams, memories, and fantasies.
(650) 516-6741 View (650) 516-6741
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Dr. Elizabeth Newman
Psychological Associate, PsyD, MA, BCC, AP, CH
Verified Verified
Mountain View, CA 94043
Registered with the California Board of Psychology as a Psychological Associate PSB94028042 supervised by Dr. Lyndsay Reese PSY2455
Registered with the California Board of Psychology as a Psychological Associate PSB94028042 supervised by Dr. Lyndsay Reese PSY2455
(650) 699-5332 View (650) 699-5332
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Karen Clay Beck
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Stanford, CA 94305  (Online Only)
My dedication to my clients comes from a well deep with purpose. I enjoy working with clients in the age range of 30-55 who are experiencing burnout and may feel emotionally and physically exhausted due to prolonged stress, demanding responsibilities, or dissatisfaction in various aspects of their lives. Going through a midlife crisis due to life transitions such as divorce, grief and loss or trauma, you might be questioning life choices, and seeking meaning or change in your personal or professional spheres. These situations can benefit from self-reflection, professional support and guidance.
My dedication to my clients comes from a well deep with purpose. I enjoy working with clients in the age range of 30-55 who are experiencing burnout and may feel emotionally and physically exhausted due to prolonged stress, demanding responsibilities, or dissatisfaction in various aspects of their lives. Going through a midlife crisis due to life transitions such as divorce, grief and loss or trauma, you might be questioning life choices, and seeking meaning or change in your personal or professional spheres. These situations can benefit from self-reflection, professional support and guidance.
(310) 807-1866 View (310) 807-1866
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.