Adults Therapists in Los Altos, CA
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Hello, how can I help? My passion is helping people find their inner strength. I have extensive experience helping people with depression, anxiety, and life transitions. Offering weekend appointments.
Hello, how can I help? My passion is helping people find their inner strength. I have extensive experience helping people with depression, anxiety, and life transitions. Offering weekend appointments.
I aspire to create a safe, structured and warm therapeutic environment to facilitate the patient's personal growth while helping patients develop more insight, explore the history of their problems, and recognize unhealthy patterns.
My therapeutic process has developed over 25 years of practice and training. Some of the areas of psychology from which I draw are psychodynamic, attachment theory, object relations and family systems.
My goal is that through therapy, my patients feel understood, supported and comfortably challenged.
During our first meeting we explore together what brought you to therapy..what is occuring in your life that is causing difficulties, and where perhaps you may be hindering yourself. For the most part therapy is a guided process where you learn more deeply about yourself and develop better coping skills with an improved capacity to handle emotional difficulties in a healthy, fulfilling manner.
I aspire to create a safe, structured and warm therapeutic environment to facilitate the patient's personal growth while helping patients develop more insight, explore the history of their problems, and recognize unhealthy patterns.
My therapeutic process has developed over 25 years of practice and training. Some of the areas of psychology from which I draw are psychodynamic, attachment theory, object relations and family systems.
My goal is that through therapy, my patients feel understood, supported and comfortably challenged.
During our first meeting we explore together what brought you to therapy..what is occuring in your life that is causing difficulties, and where perhaps you may be hindering yourself. For the most part therapy is a guided process where you learn more deeply about yourself and develop better coping skills with an improved capacity to handle emotional difficulties in a healthy, fulfilling manner.
![Photo of Dr. Kimberly Diorio, EdD, AMFT, APCC, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/931f1cf0-a4c1-4834-8e85-a9e2e160cf54/2/320x400.jpeg)
Dr. Kimberly Diorio
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, EdD, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Altos, CA 94024 (Online Only)
Are you feeling trapped in a cycle of stress and worry? Is your relationship or career causing distress? Having difficulty sleeping at night? Maybe you feel stuck, lonely, sad, or overwhelmed by choices. Imagine having a compassionate guide to help you navigate these struggles. A therapist isn’t here to tell you what to do but to help you uncover hidden barriers & explore new perspectives. With over 25 years of counseling experience, I work with you to explore, heal, & thrive, finding a path to growth & well-being. Therapy is a collaborative partnership, & I’m here to support you every step of the way.
Are you feeling trapped in a cycle of stress and worry? Is your relationship or career causing distress? Having difficulty sleeping at night? Maybe you feel stuck, lonely, sad, or overwhelmed by choices. Imagine having a compassionate guide to help you navigate these struggles. A therapist isn’t here to tell you what to do but to help you uncover hidden barriers & explore new perspectives. With over 25 years of counseling experience, I work with you to explore, heal, & thrive, finding a path to growth & well-being. Therapy is a collaborative partnership, & I’m here to support you every step of the way.
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Welcome! With a warm, open, and interactive style, I aim to work collaboratively with you to help you examine what is getting in the way of your well being, learn new ways to approach your challenges and concerns, and move your life in a direction that is reflective of what matters to you most. I offer both brief and long term psychotherapy. I work with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.
Welcome! With a warm, open, and interactive style, I aim to work collaboratively with you to help you examine what is getting in the way of your well being, learn new ways to approach your challenges and concerns, and move your life in a direction that is reflective of what matters to you most. I offer both brief and long term psychotherapy. I work with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.
![Photo of Ruthie Ayzenberg, LMFT, LPCC, PMH-C, RYT500, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e622ea24-6b54-4cb1-8687-602fa35ccd90/2/320x400.png)
Ruthie Ayzenberg
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, PMH-C, RYT500
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Altos, CA 94024 (Online Only)
If you are struggling with mood, anxiety, motivation, energy, sleep, adjusting to a new baby, relationship turbulence, or difficulties at work or school, I may be able to help. I work with a lot of college students, parents, and corporate workers to help bring out our strengths and guide you towards greater alignment within yourself. I have a specialty interest and intensive training experience in prenatal and postpartum mental health. So if you're a new parent, I'd be happy to help you navigate the beginning of parenthood. As a yoga student and teacher, I'm a big fan of using yoga practices to assist with healing.
If you are struggling with mood, anxiety, motivation, energy, sleep, adjusting to a new baby, relationship turbulence, or difficulties at work or school, I may be able to help. I work with a lot of college students, parents, and corporate workers to help bring out our strengths and guide you towards greater alignment within yourself. I have a specialty interest and intensive training experience in prenatal and postpartum mental health. So if you're a new parent, I'd be happy to help you navigate the beginning of parenthood. As a yoga student and teacher, I'm a big fan of using yoga practices to assist with healing.
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My practice focuses on "what's right with you" and not "what's wrong with you." Too many people overlook positive effort and meaningful contributions, and instead focus on deficits. People do better when they feel better. Leveraging strengths against challenges, clients are much more able to grow and create manageable and satisfying lives. I have worked with neurodivergent and neurotypical K12 and college students for over 15 years on discovering their skills and assets, their learning styles, social styles, preferences, opinions and everything else that makes them uniquely who they are.
My practice focuses on "what's right with you" and not "what's wrong with you." Too many people overlook positive effort and meaningful contributions, and instead focus on deficits. People do better when they feel better. Leveraging strengths against challenges, clients are much more able to grow and create manageable and satisfying lives. I have worked with neurodivergent and neurotypical K12 and college students for over 15 years on discovering their skills and assets, their learning styles, social styles, preferences, opinions and everything else that makes them uniquely who they are.
![Photo of Vera Kugel, MA, MFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3faa658e-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Congratulations! You have made a very important decision in your life - you decided to invite professional help into your life. The reasons behind your decision can vary. It can be your feeling of loneliness, difficulties to "fit in", or maybe the demons from the past affecting your life today and you feel like you stuck? Or the main goal you've had all your life seems more and more unreachable and you feel like a failure? Whatever it is, you are the only one who has the answers. You are the only expert of you. But sometimes these answers are buried too deep, so you need professional help to reach them.
Congratulations! You have made a very important decision in your life - you decided to invite professional help into your life. The reasons behind your decision can vary. It can be your feeling of loneliness, difficulties to "fit in", or maybe the demons from the past affecting your life today and you feel like you stuck? Or the main goal you've had all your life seems more and more unreachable and you feel like a failure? Whatever it is, you are the only one who has the answers. You are the only expert of you. But sometimes these answers are buried too deep, so you need professional help to reach them.
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Heather Shannon | Certified Sex Therapist
Counselor, LCPC, CST
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Altos, CA 94024 (Online Only)
Are you and your partner in a rut when it comes to sex? Or maybe it is not happening at all? I specialize in working with committed couples who have lost their sexy spark and are looking to feel closer, more excited and genuinely passionate again. My work is unique in that it's not about tips and tricks, but rather the deeper psychological blockages that might be holding you back in the bedroom. If you're ready to do the work and transform your relationship, I would be honored to be your guide. I love working with sexually diverse clients including: kinksters, LGBTQIA+ clients, sex workers and non-monogamous folks
Are you and your partner in a rut when it comes to sex? Or maybe it is not happening at all? I specialize in working with committed couples who have lost their sexy spark and are looking to feel closer, more excited and genuinely passionate again. My work is unique in that it's not about tips and tricks, but rather the deeper psychological blockages that might be holding you back in the bedroom. If you're ready to do the work and transform your relationship, I would be honored to be your guide. I love working with sexually diverse clients including: kinksters, LGBTQIA+ clients, sex workers and non-monogamous folks
![Photo of Avigail Binyamin, MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/b8cddc3e-9b84-4965-afeb-e14a70a7a536/3/320x400.jpeg)
Avigail Binyamin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Los Altos, CA 94022
How we grew up, our experiences (or even the lack of them), our successes and failures, the people who raised us, the times we felt loved (and the times we haven't), are all part of who we are, how we view the world, our triggers, our needs, our dreams and aspirations. It’s part of how we relate to ourselves, and how we relate to others and it has a substantial effect on each and every one of our relationships throughout life, including the one with ourselves.
How we grew up, our experiences (or even the lack of them), our successes and failures, the people who raised us, the times we felt loved (and the times we haven't), are all part of who we are, how we view the world, our triggers, our needs, our dreams and aspirations. It’s part of how we relate to ourselves, and how we relate to others and it has a substantial effect on each and every one of our relationships throughout life, including the one with ourselves.
![Photo of Howard Scott Warshaw, MA, ME, MFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/509a520f-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Howard Scott Warshaw
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, ME, MFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Los Altos, CA 94024 (Online Only)
Let's have the conversation that changes your life. I help gifted problem solvers overcome the challenges (and clean up the messes) they tend to create. I'm The Silicon Valley Therapist, a former engineer with genuine people skills. I'm fluent in both English and Nerd, and can bridge the abyss between them. Would insight, compassion and inspiration help? My esoteric blend of experience, skill and humor enables individuals to thrive and couples to reconnect. I work with HiTech professionals and the Super-Intelligent (and those trying to love them). What does "doing better" mean to you right now?
Let's have the conversation that changes your life. I help gifted problem solvers overcome the challenges (and clean up the messes) they tend to create. I'm The Silicon Valley Therapist, a former engineer with genuine people skills. I'm fluent in both English and Nerd, and can bridge the abyss between them. Would insight, compassion and inspiration help? My esoteric blend of experience, skill and humor enables individuals to thrive and couples to reconnect. I work with HiTech professionals and the Super-Intelligent (and those trying to love them). What does "doing better" mean to you right now?
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I specialize in working with a wide range of mental health concerns and emotional difficulties. Common issues I work with in therapy include anxiety, depression, relationship problems, procrastination, self-esteem and self-worth, and stress management. Drawing from my extensive training and experience in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), I tailor each session to meet the unique needs and goals of my clients. I provide a supportive and non-judgmental environment where individuals feel safe to explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
I specialize in working with a wide range of mental health concerns and emotional difficulties. Common issues I work with in therapy include anxiety, depression, relationship problems, procrastination, self-esteem and self-worth, and stress management. Drawing from my extensive training and experience in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), I tailor each session to meet the unique needs and goals of my clients. I provide a supportive and non-judgmental environment where individuals feel safe to explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
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Nancy Andersen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Altos, CA 94024
It's time to start feeling better. You've tried distraction, talking to friends. But like a ball pushed underwater, your feelings of anxiety, unhappiness or being overwhelmed keep surfacing. This distress impacts everything. Worst of all, these bad feelings, like a shameful secret, isolate you. It doesn't have to be this way. Asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. I am dedicated to helping individuals and couples recognize and overcome the obstacles between them and their dreams. Personal growth and increased self-confidence are natural outcomes of successful therapy.
It's time to start feeling better. You've tried distraction, talking to friends. But like a ball pushed underwater, your feelings of anxiety, unhappiness or being overwhelmed keep surfacing. This distress impacts everything. Worst of all, these bad feelings, like a shameful secret, isolate you. It doesn't have to be this way. Asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. I am dedicated to helping individuals and couples recognize and overcome the obstacles between them and their dreams. Personal growth and increased self-confidence are natural outcomes of successful therapy.
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I have 3 specialties: sex therapy, sleep treatment, and child/teen mental health. Mind & Body Garden Psychology is a Mandarin-English multicultural group practice with 20+ bilingual therapists, psychiatrists, etc. We provide psychotherapy and neuropsychological assessment services, and see our roles as gardeners. When people come to us seeking support, they may have too many branches of mental blocks and bushes of stress in their lives. What we can do is to help people be more aware of the branches and bushes that impact their quality of life, and then assist them to trim these parts, cope with stress, and live happily.
I have 3 specialties: sex therapy, sleep treatment, and child/teen mental health. Mind & Body Garden Psychology is a Mandarin-English multicultural group practice with 20+ bilingual therapists, psychiatrists, etc. We provide psychotherapy and neuropsychological assessment services, and see our roles as gardeners. When people come to us seeking support, they may have too many branches of mental blocks and bushes of stress in their lives. What we can do is to help people be more aware of the branches and bushes that impact their quality of life, and then assist them to trim these parts, cope with stress, and live happily.
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Are you struggling with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), intrusive thoughts, anxiety, frequent worry, or panic attacks? I understand how overwhelming and disruptive these challenges can be. Do you avoid important activities because of these issues? Are compulsions taking over your life? OCD and anxiety may make it difficult to enjoy life, engage in relationships, pursue goals and live the life you want. Despite these difficulties, positive change is possible. In the context of a caring and supportive relationship, we can collaboratively explore and implement effective tools to combat these problems.
Are you struggling with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), intrusive thoughts, anxiety, frequent worry, or panic attacks? I understand how overwhelming and disruptive these challenges can be. Do you avoid important activities because of these issues? Are compulsions taking over your life? OCD and anxiety may make it difficult to enjoy life, engage in relationships, pursue goals and live the life you want. Despite these difficulties, positive change is possible. In the context of a caring and supportive relationship, we can collaboratively explore and implement effective tools to combat these problems.
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California Assessment and Therapy (CAT) is a therapy group practice in the Bay Area with offices in Palo Alto/Los Altos and Oakland. CAT provides psychotherapy and psychological testing services to clientele across the lifespan. We serve clients who experience anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, self-esteem issues, family conflict, school difficulties, behavioral challenges, academic struggles, and work stressors. Our testing services consist of a team of licensed psychologists who provide developmental evaluations for autism and ADHD, neuropsychological assessment, and school accommodations based on learning disorders.
California Assessment and Therapy (CAT) is a therapy group practice in the Bay Area with offices in Palo Alto/Los Altos and Oakland. CAT provides psychotherapy and psychological testing services to clientele across the lifespan. We serve clients who experience anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, self-esteem issues, family conflict, school difficulties, behavioral challenges, academic struggles, and work stressors. Our testing services consist of a team of licensed psychologists who provide developmental evaluations for autism and ADHD, neuropsychological assessment, and school accommodations based on learning disorders.
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I enjoy working with clients around themes of depression, anxiety, anger management, relationship/couples therapy, LGBT concerns, polyamory, kink/bdsm concerns, transgender and non-binary concerns, substance abuse, and codependency. I am licensed in California, New York and Washington States, as well as having the Florida Telehealth registration. I am passionate about social justice causes in both my professional and volunteer pursuits.
I enjoy working with clients around themes of depression, anxiety, anger management, relationship/couples therapy, LGBT concerns, polyamory, kink/bdsm concerns, transgender and non-binary concerns, substance abuse, and codependency. I am licensed in California, New York and Washington States, as well as having the Florida Telehealth registration. I am passionate about social justice causes in both my professional and volunteer pursuits.
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Anxiety can be a debilitating condition. Fortunately, cognitive behavioral therapy has been proven to help people break free from anxiety's limitations. I work with individuals struggling with worry, indecisiveness, OCD, panic disorder, social anxiety, and generalized anxiety. I work collaboratively with people to set concrete goals and then systematically go about achieving them. My ideal client is someone who no longer wants anxiety to dictate their choices in life. My clients want the freedom and flexibility to make decisions based on values rather than fear.
Anxiety can be a debilitating condition. Fortunately, cognitive behavioral therapy has been proven to help people break free from anxiety's limitations. I work with individuals struggling with worry, indecisiveness, OCD, panic disorder, social anxiety, and generalized anxiety. I work collaboratively with people to set concrete goals and then systematically go about achieving them. My ideal client is someone who no longer wants anxiety to dictate their choices in life. My clients want the freedom and flexibility to make decisions based on values rather than fear.
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I am an experienced psychotherapist who gets how hard life and therapy can be. I take an honest, empathetic, humorous and direct approach to our work and value the relationship we’ll make. Life is just one relationship after another, whether it be with your partner, your boss, or your phone and each has a positive and negative effect. My job is to help you untangle and understand those relationships to help you feel more connected, happy and maybe get that promotion.
I am an experienced psychotherapist who gets how hard life and therapy can be. I take an honest, empathetic, humorous and direct approach to our work and value the relationship we’ll make. Life is just one relationship after another, whether it be with your partner, your boss, or your phone and each has a positive and negative effect. My job is to help you untangle and understand those relationships to help you feel more connected, happy and maybe get that promotion.
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Once you make the decision to seek therapy, finding a therapist who "gets you" is the key element in starting the process. I focus on: eating disorders, trauma resolution / PTSD, adolescents in crisis, and elite athletes. As a psychodynamic therapist, my goal is to help clients uncover their true potential and lead a meaningful life; it's about having a life that becomes worth celebrating.
Once you make the decision to seek therapy, finding a therapist who "gets you" is the key element in starting the process. I focus on: eating disorders, trauma resolution / PTSD, adolescents in crisis, and elite athletes. As a psychodynamic therapist, my goal is to help clients uncover their true potential and lead a meaningful life; it's about having a life that becomes worth celebrating.
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Congratulations on making that first step toward getting help! I offer in-person and online psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and teens. My goal is to help you overcome obstacles, navigate stressors and reach your full potential by tapping into your strengths, values and resilience. Some of the issues I work with are anxiety, relationship difficulties, social difficulties, depression, parenting difficulties, grief and loss, trauma, life transitions and career change.
Congratulations on making that first step toward getting help! I offer in-person and online psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and teens. My goal is to help you overcome obstacles, navigate stressors and reach your full potential by tapping into your strengths, values and resilience. Some of the issues I work with are anxiety, relationship difficulties, social difficulties, depression, parenting difficulties, grief and loss, trauma, life transitions and career change.
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