Buddhist Therapists in Mountain View, CA
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My practice is greatly influenced by 20+ years of meditation/yoga, Buddhist Psychology, Re-evaluation Counseling, Non-Violent Communication, Positive Discipline Parenting.
Having a good relationship with oneself is a process and a practice, and can be cultivated through the therapeutic process. Every relationship is dependent on how we talk to ourselves, and this inner conversation is what therapy can shift. If you have the willingness, huge transformation is possible. I am in this field to help people sort out a way through and beyond unnecessary suffering, and towards deep peace with themselves and others. I have successfully treated high-functioning CEOs as well as people traumatized, addicted, and broke. Being human is challenging, and with the right support, beautiful. Call. I can help!
My practice is greatly influenced by 20+ years of meditation/yoga, Buddhist Psychology, Re-evaluation Counseling, Non-Violent Communication, Positive Discipline Parenting.
Having a good relationship with oneself is a process and a practice, and can be cultivated through the therapeutic process. Every relationship is dependent on how we talk to ourselves, and this inner conversation is what therapy can shift. If you have the willingness, huge transformation is possible. I am in this field to help people sort out a way through and beyond unnecessary suffering, and towards deep peace with themselves and others. I have successfully treated high-functioning CEOs as well as people traumatized, addicted, and broke. Being human is challenging, and with the right support, beautiful. Call. I can help!
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Are you feeling burnt out? overwhelmed? Stressed? Have you lost your sense of purpose? Are you ready to change the direction of your life but don't know where to start? Have you been called sensitive or empathetic? Showing up in the world, knowing yourself, and using your strengths IS your calling. I have been there and know what it's like to feel like you don't belong, I cannot wait to support you in finding and fulfilling your purpose. It is time to thrive. Life is too short to live without living your purpose and feeling true happiness.
Are you feeling burnt out? overwhelmed? Stressed? Have you lost your sense of purpose? Are you ready to change the direction of your life but don't know where to start? Have you been called sensitive or empathetic? Showing up in the world, knowing yourself, and using your strengths IS your calling. I have been there and know what it's like to feel like you don't belong, I cannot wait to support you in finding and fulfilling your purpose. It is time to thrive. Life is too short to live without living your purpose and feeling true happiness.
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Are you smart and successful but feel stuck for some reason? Are you trying to develop better relationships, change career paths, or achieve personal or professional excellence? In a thought-partnering process of inquiry and personal discovery, I help you identify what you want and what is standing in your way, and focus on you taking action toward your vision, goals and desires while providing you structure, support and feedback. I am highly trained and devoted to helping you uncover important truths about yourself, your values, and your deepest wishes so you can maximize your personal and professional potential.
Are you smart and successful but feel stuck for some reason? Are you trying to develop better relationships, change career paths, or achieve personal or professional excellence? In a thought-partnering process of inquiry and personal discovery, I help you identify what you want and what is standing in your way, and focus on you taking action toward your vision, goals and desires while providing you structure, support and feedback. I am highly trained and devoted to helping you uncover important truths about yourself, your values, and your deepest wishes so you can maximize your personal and professional potential.
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Dr. Elizabeth Newman
Psychological Associate, PsyD, MA, BCC, AP, CH
Verified Verified
Mountain View, CA 94043
Waitlist for new clients
Registered with the California Board of Psychology as a Psychological Associate PSB94028042 supervised by Dr. Lyndsay Reese PSY28455
Registered with the California Board of Psychology as a Psychological Associate PSB94028042 supervised by Dr. Lyndsay Reese PSY28455
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Maryanne McKowen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mountain View, CA 94040 (Online Only)
Hi! I'm Maryanne! I know how taking the first step to seek help can be tough. You might feel overwhelmed, depressed, or anxious, like things will never get better. My goal is to listen and provide a judgment-free space where you can talk about all that is going on with you. It can be much harder to open up to friends or family, so as an impartial advisor, I can offer the outside perspective you need.
Hi! I'm Maryanne! I know how taking the first step to seek help can be tough. You might feel overwhelmed, depressed, or anxious, like things will never get better. My goal is to listen and provide a judgment-free space where you can talk about all that is going on with you. It can be much harder to open up to friends or family, so as an impartial advisor, I can offer the outside perspective you need.
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I am a skilled professional licensed psychotherapist, experienced in working with individuals, couples and families from diverse backgrounds, providing a full range of powerful techniques for personal change, emotional recovery, and relationship rebuilding.
Begin your personal journey with me, learning how to gain control over stress, worry and perfectionism, self-defeating thoughts, and fears. Discover powerful new ways to emotionally heal, relax, refresh and renew your spirits, using my research-proven techniques. Let me help you reach your goals.
I am a skilled professional licensed psychotherapist, experienced in working with individuals, couples and families from diverse backgrounds, providing a full range of powerful techniques for personal change, emotional recovery, and relationship rebuilding.
Begin your personal journey with me, learning how to gain control over stress, worry and perfectionism, self-defeating thoughts, and fears. Discover powerful new ways to emotionally heal, relax, refresh and renew your spirits, using my research-proven techniques. Let me help you reach your goals.
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Kyoko Tsuchiya
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, SEP
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Mountain View, CA 94041
Are you feeling stuck in your life, your relationships or your job, or going through challenging life transitions? I strongly believe that we all have tremendous capacity for change, growth and healing. Drawing upon my professional training in body-oriented psychotherapy and decades of meditation practice, I can assist you in quieting your mind and taping into your own truth, strengths and wisdom within. Psychotherapy that integrates body, mind and spirit can help you move beyond the problems to release the creative energy, optimism and hope necessary to lead you to a more authentic and fulfilling life.
Are you feeling stuck in your life, your relationships or your job, or going through challenging life transitions? I strongly believe that we all have tremendous capacity for change, growth and healing. Drawing upon my professional training in body-oriented psychotherapy and decades of meditation practice, I can assist you in quieting your mind and taping into your own truth, strengths and wisdom within. Psychotherapy that integrates body, mind and spirit can help you move beyond the problems to release the creative energy, optimism and hope necessary to lead you to a more authentic and fulfilling life.
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Women with ADHD: it's time for the next step in your successful career, while feeling clear and confident as your authentic self. Without overwhelm or willpower, I’ll help you stay on track toward your most important goals.
Women with ADHD: it's time for the next step in your successful career, while feeling clear and confident as your authentic self. Without overwhelm or willpower, I’ll help you stay on track toward your most important goals.
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Monica Misuraca Burton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Mountain View, CA 94042 (Online Only)
I am a California Indigenous (Ohlone) and third generation Mexican- and Sicilian-American Psychotherapist in the San Francisco Bay Area, currently providing therapeutic services online. I specialize in supporting teens and adults that are struggling with issues of anxiety and depression, low self-esteem, negative thinking, self criticism, difficulties with life transitions and postpartum issues.
I am a California Indigenous (Ohlone) and third generation Mexican- and Sicilian-American Psychotherapist in the San Francisco Bay Area, currently providing therapeutic services online. I specialize in supporting teens and adults that are struggling with issues of anxiety and depression, low self-esteem, negative thinking, self criticism, difficulties with life transitions and postpartum issues.
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Doris Chienyu Lin LeBoeuf
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CCTP
Verified Verified
Mountain View, CA 94043
Counseling service is like having a personal trainer in the gym for our mind muscle; individually tailored guidance doesn’t hurt. We all have ups and downs in our life, work, family, relationships, and I'm here to support you through the things that are messy, challenging, and confusing with a safe space for you to just be yourself with no judgements. Let me join your journey of figuring-out, growing, healing, shining and thriving, and make the full access to life experiences with joy of living come true.
Counseling service is like having a personal trainer in the gym for our mind muscle; individually tailored guidance doesn’t hurt. We all have ups and downs in our life, work, family, relationships, and I'm here to support you through the things that are messy, challenging, and confusing with a safe space for you to just be yourself with no judgements. Let me join your journey of figuring-out, growing, healing, shining and thriving, and make the full access to life experiences with joy of living come true.
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Dr. Kimberly Diorio
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, EdD, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mountain View, CA 94040 (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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Jayeon Kim
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mountain View, CA 94035
I am a therapist who combines my background in mental health with a passion for creativity and personal growth. My own journey has taken me from art and design to counseling psychology, and I believe that our life experiences can be a powerful source of healing and transformation. I work on depression, anxiety, perfectionism, multicultural or interpersonal issues—with family of origin or an intimate partner—and complex developmental trauma (CPTSD). CPTSD means that you have experienced prolonged difficulties especially in your childhood or adolescence.
I am a therapist who combines my background in mental health with a passion for creativity and personal growth. My own journey has taken me from art and design to counseling psychology, and I believe that our life experiences can be a powerful source of healing and transformation. I work on depression, anxiety, perfectionism, multicultural or interpersonal issues—with family of origin or an intimate partner—and complex developmental trauma (CPTSD). CPTSD means that you have experienced prolonged difficulties especially in your childhood or adolescence.
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Hello, My name is George A. Castro, LMFT and I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I love to work with individuals, couples, and families. I work from a humanistic person-centered approach to therapy. Treating everyone with empathy, compassion, and respect for the challenges they may be facing. My expertise is in anxiety, depression, and trauma. My strength is working with young adults and teenagers. I work with all types of people in a strengths-based way. I work very well with young people and adults. I'm very comfortable treating anxiety, depression, trauma, and other life challenges.
Hello, My name is George A. Castro, LMFT and I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I love to work with individuals, couples, and families. I work from a humanistic person-centered approach to therapy. Treating everyone with empathy, compassion, and respect for the challenges they may be facing. My expertise is in anxiety, depression, and trauma. My strength is working with young adults and teenagers. I work with all types of people in a strengths-based way. I work very well with young people and adults. I'm very comfortable treating anxiety, depression, trauma, and other life challenges.
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Laura Chakerian
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mountain View, CA 94040 (Online Only)
I enjoy working with adults of all ages to address anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, and provide compassionate guidance while navigating personal challenges. I view therapy as a collaborative process that offers a unique opportunity to gain insight into your internal and external worlds, relationships, and address your aspirations and goals. My therapeutic approach is warm, supportive, and engaging.
I enjoy working with adults of all ages to address anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, and provide compassionate guidance while navigating personal challenges. I view therapy as a collaborative process that offers a unique opportunity to gain insight into your internal and external worlds, relationships, and address your aspirations and goals. My therapeutic approach is warm, supportive, and engaging.
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Patricia S Dolan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Mountain View, CA 94040
Not accepting new clients
I specialize in helping people who know what changes need to be made, but who struggle with knowing how to make them: whether it is with food, relationships, self-harm or addictions. My method is primarily skills based: I accept what you bring in, and then we work together toward change. I am experienced with mood, anxiety and thought disorders. I'm passionate about working with eating disorders, body image and LGBTQ+ issues. I work well with adults, adolescents and groups. I strongly believe that developing a solid and collaborative therapeutic relationship is crucial to healing.
I specialize in helping people who know what changes need to be made, but who struggle with knowing how to make them: whether it is with food, relationships, self-harm or addictions. My method is primarily skills based: I accept what you bring in, and then we work together toward change. I am experienced with mood, anxiety and thought disorders. I'm passionate about working with eating disorders, body image and LGBTQ+ issues. I work well with adults, adolescents and groups. I strongly believe that developing a solid and collaborative therapeutic relationship is crucial to healing.
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Stefanie Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Palo Alto, CA 94306 (Online Only)
Real tools for right now! I can help bring ease in your life and get your world on track. There is help for suffering, PTSD, anxiety, etc. that does not always involve having to trench up the past, but rather, can work right now to bring relief. Are you hurting or stuck? Often our past laid down unconscious survival mechanisms that are at work today that are no longer useful. We can work together to discover these and then insert a new and more useful tool that can allow more ease in your world. I also work in integrative therapy spaces utilizing plant medicine and ketamine. This has had AMAZING effects for my clients.
Real tools for right now! I can help bring ease in your life and get your world on track. There is help for suffering, PTSD, anxiety, etc. that does not always involve having to trench up the past, but rather, can work right now to bring relief. Are you hurting or stuck? Often our past laid down unconscious survival mechanisms that are at work today that are no longer useful. We can work together to discover these and then insert a new and more useful tool that can allow more ease in your world. I also work in integrative therapy spaces utilizing plant medicine and ketamine. This has had AMAZING effects for my clients.
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Miranda A Chatfield
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Palo Alto, CA 94306 (Online Only)
Do you struggle with anxiety, intrusive thoughts, food rules, emotional eating, or body image? Are intimate relationships, family life, or career connections challenging to maintain? Is it difficult to communicate with your partner and feel genuinely seen and heard? Therapy is a space in which you can deepen your understanding of emotions and work with them rather than against them. You’ll have an opportunity to tune into your inner world so you can respond rather than react in the situations that matter the most. What’s more, improving your emotional health often radiates outward and touches the ones you love.
Do you struggle with anxiety, intrusive thoughts, food rules, emotional eating, or body image? Are intimate relationships, family life, or career connections challenging to maintain? Is it difficult to communicate with your partner and feel genuinely seen and heard? Therapy is a space in which you can deepen your understanding of emotions and work with them rather than against them. You’ll have an opportunity to tune into your inner world so you can respond rather than react in the situations that matter the most. What’s more, improving your emotional health often radiates outward and touches the ones you love.
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Sonia Aldape
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CA91224
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Los Altos, CA 94022
Hi and welcome! I am a relationship, trauma, neurodiversity and culture informed therapist. If you feel that you are, are going through, have seen or lived through "too much," I offer you professional and compassionate support honoring your unique experiences, recognizing the courage it takes to seek help, speak your truth and trust someone new. I am passionate about helping you not just cope in life but find your way to lasting peace, liberation and healing through the power of your innate wisdom and our collaborative alliance. It would be a great honor to be considered as your therapist and a privilege to join you on your path.
Hi and welcome! I am a relationship, trauma, neurodiversity and culture informed therapist. If you feel that you are, are going through, have seen or lived through "too much," I offer you professional and compassionate support honoring your unique experiences, recognizing the courage it takes to seek help, speak your truth and trust someone new. I am passionate about helping you not just cope in life but find your way to lasting peace, liberation and healing through the power of your innate wisdom and our collaborative alliance. It would be a great honor to be considered as your therapist and a privilege to join you on your path.
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Amy Michelle Yaeger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Altos, CA 94022 (Online Only)
Accepting NEW clients in Hawaii & California! As a seasoned therapist I highly value showing up with genuine warmth, attunement, humor (when appropriate), and evidenced-based interventions. My first priority is to listen deeply so that you feel truly understood. Together, we will create a plan to meet your goals. I will help you find the courage to the heal places where you feel m lost lost, stuck, frustrated, stressed, confused, grief or alone. Healing can soften how we respond to life's blows and allow for access to more joy, ease, confidence, clarity, presence, understanding, creativity and healthy relationships.
Accepting NEW clients in Hawaii & California! As a seasoned therapist I highly value showing up with genuine warmth, attunement, humor (when appropriate), and evidenced-based interventions. My first priority is to listen deeply so that you feel truly understood. Together, we will create a plan to meet your goals. I will help you find the courage to the heal places where you feel m lost lost, stuck, frustrated, stressed, confused, grief or alone. Healing can soften how we respond to life's blows and allow for access to more joy, ease, confidence, clarity, presence, understanding, creativity and healthy relationships.
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Buddhist Therapists
Is buddhism beneficial for mental health?
While Buddhism itself is not a treatment for mental health conditions, its practices can greatly enhance mental well-being by introducing coping skills and ideas that promote overall wellness. Key Buddhist practices, such as mindfulness, have been shown to alleviate symptoms of various mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, addiction, and trauma. Moreover, Buddhism's focus on self-compassion, non-judgment, and acceptance can benefit individuals with particularly negative or self-critical thought patterns.
What are the concepts and principles of buddhism as a therapeutic approach?
Core Buddhist principles are often used in therapy to help clients gain insight into their thoughts and emotions. Concepts such as suffering (dukkha) and impermanence (anicca) are applied to help clients recognize that common forms of suffering, like repetitive negative thought patterns, can be accepted and viewed as impermanent. The Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path are additional core concepts utilized frequently in Buddhist therapy sessions. The Four Noble Truths highlight the existence of suffering as an inherent part of the human experience—an insight frequently used to move clients toward greater acceptance. The Eightfold Path, which includes right understanding, right thought, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right concentration, and right mindfulness, offers practical skills to alleviate suffering.
What is the buddhist approach and practice during a therapy session?
Therapists informed by Buddhist principles often integrate mindfulness and meditation practices into therapy sessions to help clients cultivate greater acceptance, compassion, and non-judgment toward themselves and others. Typically, Buddhist therapists guide clients through mindfulness exercises, such as breathing exercises or body scans, and encourage them to practice similar exercises outside of sessions. Additionally, many Buddhist therapists utilize elements of Positive Psychology or Compassion-Focused Therapy, which can help reduce symptoms of self-criticism and shame common among clients with various mental health conditions. In general, Buddhist therapists strive to embody the compassion and non-judgmental approach they promote, often incorporating exercises aimed at developing compassion in session, such as loving-kindness meditation (Metta).
Is mindfulness the same as buddhism in the context of therapy?
While Buddhist therapists frequently integrate mindfulness practices into therapy sessions, the terms mindfulness and Buddhism are not synonymous in the context of therapy. Therapists may use mindfulness techniques, such as Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) or Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), without identifying as a Buddhist therapist. In contrast, those practicing within a Buddhist belief framework typically encourage mindfulness therapies, in addition to foundational Buddhist beliefs, such as the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. These therapists may also guide clients toward a deeper understanding of Buddhist philosophy, unlike those who use Buddhist mindfulness principles without the broader spiritual context.