Therapists in San Mateo County, CA
I am a clinical psychologist with over 30 years of clinical practice. I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families on multiple issues from anxiety, depression, difficulty adjusting to transitions, and trauma work, to name a few. I place much emphasis in helping families and individuals develop the series of skills that are necessary for real success - collaboration, flexibility, adaptability, and creativity.
I am a clinical psychologist with over 30 years of clinical practice. I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families on multiple issues from anxiety, depression, difficulty adjusting to transitions, and trauma work, to name a few. I place much emphasis in helping families and individuals develop the series of skills that are necessary for real success - collaboration, flexibility, adaptability, and creativity.
If you want to understand your situation, thoughts, and feelings, I can help. Most people do not know or understand why they feel like they do or how they got into the place they’re in. Instead, they find dysfunctional ways to distract themselves so they don’t have to feel their pain. They never uncover the root of their problems, find healing, or gain victory over their lives. If you’re having marital/relationship problems, dating disasters, panic attacks, depression, your children are out of control, or you’re frustrated, angry, sad, confused, and lonely— counseling can help you find deep new insights and strategies to change.
If you want to understand your situation, thoughts, and feelings, I can help. Most people do not know or understand why they feel like they do or how they got into the place they’re in. Instead, they find dysfunctional ways to distract themselves so they don’t have to feel their pain. They never uncover the root of their problems, find healing, or gain victory over their lives. If you’re having marital/relationship problems, dating disasters, panic attacks, depression, your children are out of control, or you’re frustrated, angry, sad, confused, and lonely— counseling can help you find deep new insights and strategies to change.
Doreen R Maller
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
San Mateo, CA 94401
Waitlist for new clients
I believe that all people have innate skills and strengths and have the potential to live rich and meaningful lives but sometimes get stuck in patterns and behaviors that interfere with their ability to grow. I believe psychotherapy is an important tool to help people discover their natural ability to heal, to love and to live healthy and fulfilling lives. Our fast-paced and demanding lives can create uncomfortable stressors in individuals and families. My time with each client provides an opportunity for calm and reflection in challenging and stressful lives.
I believe that all people have innate skills and strengths and have the potential to live rich and meaningful lives but sometimes get stuck in patterns and behaviors that interfere with their ability to grow. I believe psychotherapy is an important tool to help people discover their natural ability to heal, to love and to live healthy and fulfilling lives. Our fast-paced and demanding lives can create uncomfortable stressors in individuals and families. My time with each client provides an opportunity for calm and reflection in challenging and stressful lives.
Do you want to solve challenges at home, at work, with your studies, or in your relationships with others? Or do you need support with grief following a loss or another challenging life event? Or do you suffer from anxiety, feelings of depression, or deep-seated anger? I work with clients who find themselves facing such challenges and who would like support in finding out how to lessen their struggles.
Do you want to solve challenges at home, at work, with your studies, or in your relationships with others? Or do you need support with grief following a loss or another challenging life event? Or do you suffer from anxiety, feelings of depression, or deep-seated anger? I work with clients who find themselves facing such challenges and who would like support in finding out how to lessen their struggles.
I have been providing treatment to adolescents and adults in the Bay Area since 2011. I view therapy as a collaborative process and feel strongly that treatment is most effective when individuals can share their feelings and thoughts openly. To that end, building a therapeutic relationship based on trust and mutual respect is vital to a successful outcome. I use a treatment approach that is warm and welcoming and try to remain authentic and accepting in sessions.
I have been providing treatment to adolescents and adults in the Bay Area since 2011. I view therapy as a collaborative process and feel strongly that treatment is most effective when individuals can share their feelings and thoughts openly. To that end, building a therapeutic relationship based on trust and mutual respect is vital to a successful outcome. I use a treatment approach that is warm and welcoming and try to remain authentic and accepting in sessions.
Are you striving to appear confident, professional, and composed on the outside while feeling overwhelmed on the inside? Do anxiety, ADHD, learning differences, or relationship challenges often hinder your progress? Many skilled professionals envision the life they desire but struggle to achieve it. If you're encountering setbacks and frustrations, remember you don't have to face them alone. Sometimes, an external perspective can help clear the internal obstacles preventing you from reaching your potential.
Are you striving to appear confident, professional, and composed on the outside while feeling overwhelmed on the inside? Do anxiety, ADHD, learning differences, or relationship challenges often hinder your progress? Many skilled professionals envision the life they desire but struggle to achieve it. If you're encountering setbacks and frustrations, remember you don't have to face them alone. Sometimes, an external perspective can help clear the internal obstacles preventing you from reaching your potential.
Experiencing a change of any kind can disrupt one's life in many ways. I specialize in working with clients suffering from depression, anxiety, low self-esteem and relationship problems. I also support clients dealing with grief & loss, infertility and health issues. I have over 15 years of experience working with families and teens in the system who are suffering from trauma, self-harming behaviors, and peer-related issues. I am also skilled in working with First Responders/Military and their families and offer nonjudgmental support. I focus on meeting my clients where they are at and creating a safe space for healing.
Experiencing a change of any kind can disrupt one's life in many ways. I specialize in working with clients suffering from depression, anxiety, low self-esteem and relationship problems. I also support clients dealing with grief & loss, infertility and health issues. I have over 15 years of experience working with families and teens in the system who are suffering from trauma, self-harming behaviors, and peer-related issues. I am also skilled in working with First Responders/Military and their families and offer nonjudgmental support. I focus on meeting my clients where they are at and creating a safe space for healing.
Adeline Bortz, PsyD is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in therapy for adolescent, teen, and young adults. She earned her doctorate at the PGSP-Stanford PsyD Consortium and completed her clinical training at Stanford School of Medicine and the University of California, Los Angeles. Dr. Bortz has expertise in working with mood and anxiety disorders, life transitions, complex medical conditions, and gender expansive youth/young adults. She provides compassionate, personalized care to promote resilience, self-compassion, and adaptive coping strategies.
Adeline Bortz, PsyD is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in therapy for adolescent, teen, and young adults. She earned her doctorate at the PGSP-Stanford PsyD Consortium and completed her clinical training at Stanford School of Medicine and the University of California, Los Angeles. Dr. Bortz has expertise in working with mood and anxiety disorders, life transitions, complex medical conditions, and gender expansive youth/young adults. She provides compassionate, personalized care to promote resilience, self-compassion, and adaptive coping strategies.
Patricia A Luken
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, RN, CDE
Verified Verified
Pacifica, CA 94044
Not accepting new clients
So you are looking for a therapist and I am happy that you have found my page. I know this is not an easy decision for you to consider coming to therapy. Therapy is a very individualized process and finding the right therapist for yourself is important. I conceptualize therapy as a collaborative process in which the therapist and client(s) work together to develop treatment content and goals. I can and do work in a solution-oriented fashion but can also go further beyond symptom relief to help clients create lasting change in their lives.
So you are looking for a therapist and I am happy that you have found my page. I know this is not an easy decision for you to consider coming to therapy. Therapy is a very individualized process and finding the right therapist for yourself is important. I conceptualize therapy as a collaborative process in which the therapist and client(s) work together to develop treatment content and goals. I can and do work in a solution-oriented fashion but can also go further beyond symptom relief to help clients create lasting change in their lives.
Marla Cass
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Mateo, CA 94403 (Online Only)
For over twenty years, I have been helping women identify their strengths and move past the obstacles that have held them back. Whether you are considering therapy because you want to address a specific problem or because you are interested in knowing yourself at a deeper level, our work will include understanding you as a person and not as a diagnosis, and help you build a more solid and confident sense of yourself. If you have been looking for an approach to therapy that is supportive, honest, and collaborative, as well as intelligent and engaged, I invite you to reach out.
For over twenty years, I have been helping women identify their strengths and move past the obstacles that have held them back. Whether you are considering therapy because you want to address a specific problem or because you are interested in knowing yourself at a deeper level, our work will include understanding you as a person and not as a diagnosis, and help you build a more solid and confident sense of yourself. If you have been looking for an approach to therapy that is supportive, honest, and collaborative, as well as intelligent and engaged, I invite you to reach out.
Izzo Marriage and Family Therapy, P.C.
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
San Mateo, CA 94401
Is your child struggling at school? Are you feeling like you have failed as a parent? Anxiety can make us feel stuck, but at Izzo we help YOU, find YOUR light. We specialize in providing psychotherapy services to help your child evolve into their highest emotional potential. We enjoy working with kids, adolescents, young adults, older adults, families and couples. More specifically we want to help you overcome the unprocessed emotional trauma that is holding you back. Let’s free you from it together! Our clinicians work with the following issues ADHD, Depression, Trauma and learning disabilities.
Is your child struggling at school? Are you feeling like you have failed as a parent? Anxiety can make us feel stuck, but at Izzo we help YOU, find YOUR light. We specialize in providing psychotherapy services to help your child evolve into their highest emotional potential. We enjoy working with kids, adolescents, young adults, older adults, families and couples. More specifically we want to help you overcome the unprocessed emotional trauma that is holding you back. Let’s free you from it together! Our clinicians work with the following issues ADHD, Depression, Trauma and learning disabilities.
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I want to help you feel like yourself again. Some life experiences can be so painful that we lose sight of the parts of ourselves that we love, or feel distant from the people in our lives. I’m here to walk along side you as your compassionate ally to create a path towards healing and finding greater meaning from your story. As your therapist, I will support you in building self worth, processing grief and trauma, and resolving conflict or barriers in your relationships. I will partner with you in identifying your inner wisdom and core strengths to help you make deeper connections with yourself and others.
I want to help you feel like yourself again. Some life experiences can be so painful that we lose sight of the parts of ourselves that we love, or feel distant from the people in our lives. I’m here to walk along side you as your compassionate ally to create a path towards healing and finding greater meaning from your story. As your therapist, I will support you in building self worth, processing grief and trauma, and resolving conflict or barriers in your relationships. I will partner with you in identifying your inner wisdom and core strengths to help you make deeper connections with yourself and others.
Hello, my name is Lucas Hendrickson, LMFT. My main concerns are your safety and your growth at your speed. I have a wealth of experience and knowledge from coaching to deep emotional processing to EMDR. I will bring all my experience and knowledge to you so you get what you want from therapy. I can just sit with you in silence if that is what you need or give you suggestions and homework if that is how you learn best. My mission is Love. I work best with clients who wish to change, even if they don't know how. I have worked with women, and the LBGTQ+ community for many years as well.
Hello, my name is Lucas Hendrickson, LMFT. My main concerns are your safety and your growth at your speed. I have a wealth of experience and knowledge from coaching to deep emotional processing to EMDR. I will bring all my experience and knowledge to you so you get what you want from therapy. I can just sit with you in silence if that is what you need or give you suggestions and homework if that is how you learn best. My mission is Love. I work best with clients who wish to change, even if they don't know how. I have worked with women, and the LBGTQ+ community for many years as well.
Do you find yourself repeating unhealthy patterns? Or overwhelmed or immobilized by fears, despair, or changes beyond your control? excessively worried, irritable or on edge? spiraling downwards? feeling helpless and alone? You may have symptoms of anxiety, depression, or stress. They can impact your overall quality of life and your day-to-day functioning. They can also lead to misunderstandings in your relationships with loved ones at home, friends, or co-workers on the job. Fortunately, through psychotherapy, you can regain a sense of personal direction over your life, find new solutions, and feel good about your decisions.
Do you find yourself repeating unhealthy patterns? Or overwhelmed or immobilized by fears, despair, or changes beyond your control? excessively worried, irritable or on edge? spiraling downwards? feeling helpless and alone? You may have symptoms of anxiety, depression, or stress. They can impact your overall quality of life and your day-to-day functioning. They can also lead to misunderstandings in your relationships with loved ones at home, friends, or co-workers on the job. Fortunately, through psychotherapy, you can regain a sense of personal direction over your life, find new solutions, and feel good about your decisions.
Finding a therapist you trust is a challenge and scheduling your first session takes courage. You’ve taken the first step toward healing and personal growth. I’m offering you a safe, nurturing and accepting place to freely express your feelings, thoughts and experiences. My vocation is to guide and support individuals like yourself to better understand themselves at a deeper level through the transformative power of compassion and empathy. With commitment to therapy, we will explore your relationship with yourself and your relationships with others, addressing behavioral and emotional issues that are potentially holding you back.
Finding a therapist you trust is a challenge and scheduling your first session takes courage. You’ve taken the first step toward healing and personal growth. I’m offering you a safe, nurturing and accepting place to freely express your feelings, thoughts and experiences. My vocation is to guide and support individuals like yourself to better understand themselves at a deeper level through the transformative power of compassion and empathy. With commitment to therapy, we will explore your relationship with yourself and your relationships with others, addressing behavioral and emotional issues that are potentially holding you back.
Are you struggling in a relationship? Do you feel stuck, alone or misunderstood? Change is possible! I believe that inherent in each of us, there is internal strength, wisdom and the capacity for growth. Through a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship, I’m here to help you heal, learn and connect. My approach is warm, non-judgmental and collaborative. I work in a holistic way that combines empathy and exploration to help you feel heard and foster self-awareness with more direct approaches to help you recognize unhealthy patterns, alleviate symptoms, and make lasting changes.
Are you struggling in a relationship? Do you feel stuck, alone or misunderstood? Change is possible! I believe that inherent in each of us, there is internal strength, wisdom and the capacity for growth. Through a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship, I’m here to help you heal, learn and connect. My approach is warm, non-judgmental and collaborative. I work in a holistic way that combines empathy and exploration to help you feel heard and foster self-awareness with more direct approaches to help you recognize unhealthy patterns, alleviate symptoms, and make lasting changes.
Often people seek support when it feels like "something" isn't working - perhaps in a relationship, your career, or within yourself. That feeling may be connected to a specific event, relationship, or personal trait, or it might be hard to identify that "something." As we get to know each other, we'll work to identify what's not working and determine how to bring change and relief. We'll likely notice patterns in your relationships, ways of approaching problems, or in how you see the world. Then we'll explore how these patterns impact your life, so you have the power to choose whether to continue them or develop new patterns.
Often people seek support when it feels like "something" isn't working - perhaps in a relationship, your career, or within yourself. That feeling may be connected to a specific event, relationship, or personal trait, or it might be hard to identify that "something." As we get to know each other, we'll work to identify what's not working and determine how to bring change and relief. We'll likely notice patterns in your relationships, ways of approaching problems, or in how you see the world. Then we'll explore how these patterns impact your life, so you have the power to choose whether to continue them or develop new patterns.
Gregory Ross
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
Menlo Park, CA 94025 (Online Only)
Specialized therapy for teens and young adults: Are you the parent of a teenager who is having problems at school, with friends, and/or issues at home? Are you a college student or young adult dealing with issues relating to school, work, relationships, and/or family? I come to therapy with years of corporate business experience and my therapeutic background includes working as a mental health therapist at Los Altos High School in Los Altos, CA, teaching the Heart to Heart seminar at Stanford Children’s Hospital in Palo Alto, CA, and training at the Community Health Awareness Council (CHAC) in Mountain View, CA.
Specialized therapy for teens and young adults: Are you the parent of a teenager who is having problems at school, with friends, and/or issues at home? Are you a college student or young adult dealing with issues relating to school, work, relationships, and/or family? I come to therapy with years of corporate business experience and my therapeutic background includes working as a mental health therapist at Los Altos High School in Los Altos, CA, teaching the Heart to Heart seminar at Stanford Children’s Hospital in Palo Alto, CA, and training at the Community Health Awareness Council (CHAC) in Mountain View, CA.
For me, the focus of therapy is not primarily to fix disorders or cure diseases; I seek to increase your positive life skills rather than address negative patterns. What happens in the therapy hour is a microcosm of life at large. How you do anything is how you do everything. And so, I give special attention to the actual, to the present moment, in particular your immediate subjective experience. Ultimately, when you become aware of your resistance(s) to pain and return to wholeness and authenticity, my work is done.
For me, the focus of therapy is not primarily to fix disorders or cure diseases; I seek to increase your positive life skills rather than address negative patterns. What happens in the therapy hour is a microcosm of life at large. How you do anything is how you do everything. And so, I give special attention to the actual, to the present moment, in particular your immediate subjective experience. Ultimately, when you become aware of your resistance(s) to pain and return to wholeness and authenticity, my work is done.
Finding your way through emotional challenges, such as depression, anxiety, and significant life changes, can be a very lonely experience on your own. Having a partner can make all the difference. Working with a knowledgable, insightful and compassionate psychotherapist can make the journey bearable, smoother and more successful. In my practice, you are not alone. I partner with clients and provide guidance and support in a safe, supportive and empathetic environment to explore challenges and promote overall wellness. I specialize in helping people with depressive disorders, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, difficult life transitions, interpersonal conflicts and low self-esteem.
Finding your way through emotional challenges, such as depression, anxiety, and significant life changes, can be a very lonely experience on your own. Having a partner can make all the difference. Working with a knowledgable, insightful and compassionate psychotherapist can make the journey bearable, smoother and more successful. In my practice, you are not alone. I partner with clients and provide guidance and support in a safe, supportive and empathetic environment to explore challenges and promote overall wellness. I specialize in helping people with depressive disorders, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, difficult life transitions, interpersonal conflicts and low self-esteem.
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Number of Therapists in San Mateo County, CA
1,000+
Average cost per session
$200
Therapists in San Mateo County, CA who prioritize treating:
| 93% | Anxiety |
| 87% | Depression |
| 77% | Relationship Issues |
| 70% | Self Esteem |
| 66% | Stress |
| 65% | Coping Skills |
| 63% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
13 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 70% | Aetna |
| 60% | Cigna and Evernorth |
| 53% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in San Mateo County, CA see their clients
| 66% | In Person and Online | |
| 34% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 81% | Female | |
| 18% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |