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Allyson Cates
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC (she, her)
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3 Endorsed
648 Menlo Avenue, Suite 12, Menlo Park, CA 94025
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You are tired of carrying around the weight of guilt and shame. You're tired of feeling like you're not good enough, not smart enough, not successful enough. You feel like you're not a good parent, partner, or friend. You push yourself so hard every day, but nothing feels like it's enough. You're your own worst critic. There's always that voice in your head judging you about something you "should" have said or done differently. You've tried shutting out that voice, but it's so loud and noisy at times. You're so tired of carrying this weight around and are wanting to make a change, but need some help in finding lasting relief.
As your therapist, I'll bring a warm, compassionate, nonjudgmental demeanor into session to help you navigate around this negative voice to gain a sense of compassion and forgiveness for yourself and others. We'll work to reframe how you view yourself and the world to change the unhelpful, judgmental habits you've picked over the years.
It can be so heavy and overwhelming to carry around the weight of guilt, shame, and 'not-enough-ness.' I'll hold space for you to process through these thoughts/feelings while we explore the different parts of you with a sense of compassion and forgiveness. I'd love to help you put this weight down and find a sense of peace.
Call or Email Allyson Cates now for a free 15 minute consultation - (650) 613-4845
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $180
- Couple Sessions $270
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Insurance
- Out of Network
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Allyson Cates
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of California / 136508 Supervised by Elizabeth McGinnis (California / 8285) Allyson Cates
- In Practice for 3 Years
- Membership with California Association of Marriage & Family Therapists 10009768 / 2021
- Membership with American Counseling Association 6705324 / 2024
- Attended California Baptist University, MS Counseling Psychology, Graduated 2022
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Stress
- Life Transitions
Expertise
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Grief
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Trauma and PTSD
3 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Religion
Christian
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- EMDR
- Gottman Method
- Person-Centered
Location
Primary Location
EM Psychotherapy
648 Menlo Avenue
Suite 12
Menlo Park, CA 94025
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Allyson Cates
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC