Female Therapists in Los Altos, CA
I enjoy working with clients around themes of depression, anxiety, substance abuse, anger management, relationship/couples therapy, LGBT concerns, polyamory, kink/bdsm concerns, transgender and non-binary concerns, 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, substance abuse, anger management, relationship/couples therapy, LGBT concerns, polyamory, kink/bdsm concerns, transgender and non-binary concerns, 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.
It's hard to accept you're at a point in your life where you're feeling stuck and you need help. And it takes courage to ask for it. My goal is to create a safe, non-judgemental space in which to help you explore the issues that brought you into therapy. To discover together the underlying patterns of thinking and acting which perpetuate your suffering. And to work towards increased awareness and achievement of your most deeply-felt personal goals.
It's hard to accept you're at a point in your life where you're feeling stuck and you need help. And it takes courage to ask for it. My goal is to create a safe, non-judgemental space in which to help you explore the issues that brought you into therapy. To discover together the underlying patterns of thinking and acting which perpetuate your suffering. And to work towards increased awareness and achievement of your most deeply-felt personal goals.
Alison Cabell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Altos, CA 94024 (Online Only)
During the over 20 years I have been in practice I have witnessed how profoundly helpful it is for a person to be listened to with care and attention. My commitment to you is to create a setting that helps you share yourself with someone who initially you don't know - but will come to know. I want to help you feel safe and comfortable enough to speak about your concerns. In addition, we will address your issues with the objective of getting to the source of the problem so that you can feel more long-term relief.
During the over 20 years I have been in practice I have witnessed how profoundly helpful it is for a person to be listened to with care and attention. My commitment to you is to create a setting that helps you share yourself with someone who initially you don't know - but will come to know. I want to help you feel safe and comfortable enough to speak about your concerns. In addition, we will address your issues with the objective of getting to the source of the problem so that you can feel more long-term relief.
Alessandra Landgraf
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
Los Altos, CA 94024
As a therapist, I’m passionate about helping adolescents, adults, and couples navigate the challenges of life and self-growth. I believe that everyone deserves a safe, supportive space to explore their true selves and build confidence, and I’m honored to be part of that journey. Being bicultural, I understand how complex and unique each person's story is. My approach is grounded in empathy, authenticity, and honesty. Together, we’ll work to embrace your full self and find the clarity and strength you need to move forward.
As a therapist, I’m passionate about helping adolescents, adults, and couples navigate the challenges of life and self-growth. I believe that everyone deserves a safe, supportive space to explore their true selves and build confidence, and I’m honored to be part of that journey. Being bicultural, I understand how complex and unique each person's story is. My approach is grounded in empathy, authenticity, and honesty. Together, we’ll work to embrace your full self and find the clarity and strength you need to move forward.
Einat Cohen
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Los Altos, CA 94022 (Online Only)
Finding the right therapist is not an easy task, especially when you are in a vulnerable spot in your life. You might have some hesitations about opening up to a person you don't know. Take the time to explore different options and make sure that you land with a person that feels safe for you. Because when there is safety- there is healing. My hope for my clients is that they feel seen, heard, and understood, so they can start making sense of what's not working for them, and work with me on how they want their life to look like. It's never easy! but it's very rewarding.
Finding the right therapist is not an easy task, especially when you are in a vulnerable spot in your life. You might have some hesitations about opening up to a person you don't know. Take the time to explore different options and make sure that you land with a person that feels safe for you. Because when there is safety- there is healing. My hope for my clients is that they feel seen, heard, and understood, so they can start making sense of what's not working for them, and work with me on how they want their life to look like. It's never easy! but it's very rewarding.
Natalie Lin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Altos, CA 94024 (Online Only)
I provide individual therapy to adults. I offer a collaborative, direct and non-judgmental approach empowering you to use your strengths, expertise and abilities to find meaning and purpose during life's toughest transitions. Through the dynamic relationship of therapy, I can help you uncover frustrating patterns and behaviors, build insight and awareness to develop and sustain healthier relationships, and move towards healing. Taking the next step to talk with someone is vulnerable, but often life altering and healing in itself.
I provide individual therapy to adults. I offer a collaborative, direct and non-judgmental approach empowering you to use your strengths, expertise and abilities to find meaning and purpose during life's toughest transitions. Through the dynamic relationship of therapy, I can help you uncover frustrating patterns and behaviors, build insight and awareness to develop and sustain healthier relationships, and move towards healing. Taking the next step to talk with someone is vulnerable, but often life altering and healing in itself.
Dr. Kimberly Diorio
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, EdD, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Altos, CA 94024
Your time is valuable, which is why clients seek me out to overcome stress, anxiety, & past trauma using a holistic approach that connects mind, body, & spirit for lasting healing. With over 25 years of counseling & leadership experience, I partner with you to heal, grow, & thrive—finding a path to greater well-being. Are you feeling trapped in a cycle of stress & worry? Is your relationship or career causing distress? Are you having difficulty sleeping at night or worried about the future? Maybe you feel stuck, lonely, sad, or overwhelmed by choices.
Your time is valuable, which is why clients seek me out to overcome stress, anxiety, & past trauma using a holistic approach that connects mind, body, & spirit for lasting healing. With over 25 years of counseling & leadership experience, I partner with you to heal, grow, & thrive—finding a path to greater well-being. Are you feeling trapped in a cycle of stress & worry? Is your relationship or career causing distress? Are you having difficulty sleeping at night or worried about the future? Maybe you feel stuck, lonely, sad, or overwhelmed by choices.
Welcome to my psychotherapy practice. I know it can be stressful looking for a therapist and trying to find the right person for you. It's not easy to know who that may be and to start this process. I will try to help by saying a little about how I work and you can trust your intuition and feel if working with me might be right for you. In my practice I work with pre teens, teens, adults, couples and families as well as business partners. We work with everything that you bring into the room, together we invite exploration and go on a journey of self discovery and self understanding.
Welcome to my psychotherapy practice. I know it can be stressful looking for a therapist and trying to find the right person for you. It's not easy to know who that may be and to start this process. I will try to help by saying a little about how I work and you can trust your intuition and feel if working with me might be right for you. In my practice I work with pre teens, teens, adults, couples and families as well as business partners. We work with everything that you bring into the room, together we invite exploration and go on a journey of self discovery and self understanding.
Are you struggling with ongoing worry, stress, or anxiety? Maybe you just can’t shake that inner critical voice or feelings of sadness and hopelessness, no matter how hard you try. Or maybe your relationship with food feels out of whack and chaotic – a cycle of dieting, binge eating or emotional/stress overeating, or a list of food rules that you feel you need to follow in order to ‘eat right’. But you are left feeling guilty, deprived, irritable, and unhappy in your body.
Are you struggling with ongoing worry, stress, or anxiety? Maybe you just can’t shake that inner critical voice or feelings of sadness and hopelessness, no matter how hard you try. Or maybe your relationship with food feels out of whack and chaotic – a cycle of dieting, binge eating or emotional/stress overeating, or a list of food rules that you feel you need to follow in order to ‘eat right’. But you are left feeling guilty, deprived, irritable, and unhappy in your body.
It has been my privilege to provide counseling and psychotherapy services to individuals and couples for over 20 years. I work with clients experiencing a wide variety of issues including anxiety, depression, life transitions, stress related to work, family, or relationships, parenting, grief and loss, addiction, and medical and aging concerns. I view therapy as an active partnership in which my clients and I work together to identify core concerns, solve problems, and reach goals. With guidance and support, my clients make the changes they desire to feel healthy and satisfied.
It has been my privilege to provide counseling and psychotherapy services to individuals and couples for over 20 years. I work with clients experiencing a wide variety of issues including anxiety, depression, life transitions, stress related to work, family, or relationships, parenting, grief and loss, addiction, and medical and aging concerns. I view therapy as an active partnership in which my clients and I work together to identify core concerns, solve problems, and reach goals. With guidance and support, my clients make the changes they desire to feel healthy and satisfied.
Darin A Conway
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PPSC, and, LMFT's
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Altos, CA 94022
Do you feel like you need some extra support to tackle challenges that life throws at you? Do anxiety, depression, or feelings of isolation get in the way of school, work, or your relationships? Do you question whether certain aspects of your relationships could be better or you could feel more connected? Now more than ever people are feeling overwhelmed and isolated by all the pressures and demands of day to day life. If you're feeling like you like you could use some support, we are here to help. Our specialties are working with anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship issues, trauma, and self-esteem/eating disorders.
Do you feel like you need some extra support to tackle challenges that life throws at you? Do anxiety, depression, or feelings of isolation get in the way of school, work, or your relationships? Do you question whether certain aspects of your relationships could be better or you could feel more connected? Now more than ever people are feeling overwhelmed and isolated by all the pressures and demands of day to day life. If you're feeling like you like you could use some support, we are here to help. Our specialties are working with anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship issues, trauma, and self-esteem/eating disorders.
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Dr. Smith is a licensed clinical psychologist whose patients include adolescents, adults, and families. She uses insight-oriented and supportive techniques to help patients work through difficult events and feelings. While Dr. Smith defines herself as a generalist in the field of psychology, she does have areas of further experience, including but not limited to the following: Depression, Anxiety, Anger Management, Drug and Alcohol Treatment, Academic or Work Difficulties, Parent/Adolescent Conflicts, Family Conflicts and Resolution of Grief Issues. Dr.Smith also works with Transgender and Gender Diverse Children and Adolescents.
Dr. Smith is a licensed clinical psychologist whose patients include adolescents, adults, and families. She uses insight-oriented and supportive techniques to help patients work through difficult events and feelings. While Dr. Smith defines herself as a generalist in the field of psychology, she does have areas of further experience, including but not limited to the following: Depression, Anxiety, Anger Management, Drug and Alcohol Treatment, Academic or Work Difficulties, Parent/Adolescent Conflicts, Family Conflicts and Resolution of Grief Issues. Dr.Smith also works with Transgender and Gender Diverse Children and Adolescents.
Feeling Overwhelmed by Emotional Distress? You’re not alone, and seeking help is healthy. I specialize in helping individuals navigate the challenges that develop from chronic pain, illness, and sleep difficulties. With over 20 years of clinical experience, I understand the impact these conditions can have on your life - and I’m here to offer the information and support you need. I'm also a certified anxiety and trauma treatment provider.
Feeling Overwhelmed by Emotional Distress? You’re not alone, and seeking help is healthy. I specialize in helping individuals navigate the challenges that develop from chronic pain, illness, and sleep difficulties. With over 20 years of clinical experience, I understand the impact these conditions can have on your life - and I’m here to offer the information and support you need. I'm also a certified anxiety and trauma treatment provider.
Christina Morris
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
Verified Verified
Los Altos, CA 94022
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in psychotherapy for children, adolescents and families. I support children and adolescents facing depression, anxiety, risky behaviors, school issues, self-esteem and identity issues. I also help with parent-child conflicts while providing parenting support to strengthen family relationships. I provide compassionate support to children with developmental disabilities and their families. I utilize evidenced-based treatments, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical-behavioral therapy (DBT) and family systems therapy (FST). I work collaboratively and empathetically with clients to encourage personal growth and allow clients to thrive.
I specialize in psychotherapy for children, adolescents and families. I support children and adolescents facing depression, anxiety, risky behaviors, school issues, self-esteem and identity issues. I also help with parent-child conflicts while providing parenting support to strengthen family relationships. I provide compassionate support to children with developmental disabilities and their families. I utilize evidenced-based treatments, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical-behavioral therapy (DBT) and family systems therapy (FST). I work collaboratively and empathetically with clients to encourage personal growth and allow clients to thrive.
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.
Are you struggling in your relationships with others, or with how you view yourself? Do you have problems at work, or are you grappling with a loss? Many times we may feel unhappy, or bland but are not clear about the causes and what we can do. Personal growth is a lifelong process, and at times, choosing to embark in a psychotherapeutic relationship can help. We all have the capacity to better understand ourselves and improve our lives. In our work together, you would begin to understand the relationship you have with yourself and how you navigate other relationships.
Are you struggling in your relationships with others, or with how you view yourself? Do you have problems at work, or are you grappling with a loss? Many times we may feel unhappy, or bland but are not clear about the causes and what we can do. Personal growth is a lifelong process, and at times, choosing to embark in a psychotherapeutic relationship can help. We all have the capacity to better understand ourselves and improve our lives. In our work together, you would begin to understand the relationship you have with yourself and how you navigate other relationships.
Sejla Serifovic
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, PhD, LPCC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Los Altos, CA 94022
You used to be radiant, dynamic, and alive. Now, you are going through the motions, feeling exhausted and overwhelmed. You have been chasing goals and achievements, and though you are good at it, deep inside, something feels off. Regrets from the past have been creeping into your mind, making you feel dreadful. Fears of the future paralyze you, keeping you from moving forward. It feels as if you’ve lost a sense of yourself. You want help but don’t want to burden your loved ones.
You used to be radiant, dynamic, and alive. Now, you are going through the motions, feeling exhausted and overwhelmed. You have been chasing goals and achievements, and though you are good at it, deep inside, something feels off. Regrets from the past have been creeping into your mind, making you feel dreadful. Fears of the future paralyze you, keeping you from moving forward. It feels as if you’ve lost a sense of yourself. You want help but don’t want to burden your loved ones.
I once heard this metaphor about the lotus flower: "The lotus flower grows deep in muddy waters, far away from the sun. In time the Lotus reaches the light and transforms into a beautiful flower." You may be faced with many challenges right now: stress, anxiety, a terminal diagnosis, or perhaps you are experiencing loss of a loved one. Like the lotus flower, it may seem that everything around you is dark and the light seems very distant. It is my passion to help get you through that muddy water and help you bloom into the beautiful lotus that I know you are.
I once heard this metaphor about the lotus flower: "The lotus flower grows deep in muddy waters, far away from the sun. In time the Lotus reaches the light and transforms into a beautiful flower." You may be faced with many challenges right now: stress, anxiety, a terminal diagnosis, or perhaps you are experiencing loss of a loved one. Like the lotus flower, it may seem that everything around you is dark and the light seems very distant. It is my passion to help get you through that muddy water and help you bloom into the beautiful lotus that I know you are.
What do you want your life to look like? I have over 20 years of experience helping individuals find relief from depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and relationship challenges to create the lives they want. My approach is active and present-oriented, focusing on treatments supported by research. I work from a cognitive-behavioral (CBT) perspective, incorporating mindfulness, interpersonal therapy, DBT, stress management, and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) depending upon the individual needs of my clients.
What do you want your life to look like? I have over 20 years of experience helping individuals find relief from depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and relationship challenges to create the lives they want. My approach is active and present-oriented, focusing on treatments supported by research. I work from a cognitive-behavioral (CBT) perspective, incorporating mindfulness, interpersonal therapy, DBT, stress management, and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) depending upon the individual needs of my clients.
I am the founder of Mind & Body Garden Psychology Inc., a Mandarin-English-Cantonese multicultural group practice with 20+ bilingual therapists, psychiatrists, etc. We provide psychotherapy and neuropsychological assessment services, and we have offices in CA & NY. I have 3 specialties: sex therapy, sleep treatment, and child mental health. I see my role as a "gardener": when you have too many branches of mental blocks and bushes of stress in your life, what we can do is help you to be more aware of the branches and bushes that impact your quality of life, and then assist you to trim these parts, cope with stress, and live happily.
I am the founder of Mind & Body Garden Psychology Inc., a Mandarin-English-Cantonese multicultural group practice with 20+ bilingual therapists, psychiatrists, etc. We provide psychotherapy and neuropsychological assessment services, and we have offices in CA & NY. I have 3 specialties: sex therapy, sleep treatment, and child mental health. I see my role as a "gardener": when you have too many branches of mental blocks and bushes of stress in your life, what we can do is help you to be more aware of the branches and bushes that impact your quality of life, and then assist you to trim these parts, cope with stress, and live happily.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.