Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Therapists in San Mateo, CA
I specialize in psychological assessments and psychotherapy for adolescents and adults. Assessments are often conducted to assess for ADHD, autism, learning disorders, cognitive problems, and psychiatric disorders. I use an evidence based approach to assessment and provides treatment recommendations that make the evaluation meaningful to each individual. I also have extensive experience working with individuals struggling with substance use and mental health problems. I explore underlying reasons for the development of these psychiatric problems and provide treatment that focuses both on reducing use and living a life worth living.
I specialize in psychological assessments and psychotherapy for adolescents and adults. Assessments are often conducted to assess for ADHD, autism, learning disorders, cognitive problems, and psychiatric disorders. I use an evidence based approach to assessment and provides treatment recommendations that make the evaluation meaningful to each individual. I also have extensive experience working with individuals struggling with substance use and mental health problems. I explore underlying reasons for the development of these psychiatric problems and provide treatment that focuses both on reducing use and living a life worth living.
Kristina Hillhouse
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Mateo, CA 94402 (Online Only)
Welcome and hello! Are you looking to feel more empowered in your daily life, seeking a deeper understanding of yourself, or wanting to better manage life's challenges? You're not alone. Many of us grapple with uncertainty and demotivation that affect our relationships, careers, and overall well-being. We often try to cope by immersing ourselves in work, meditation, or social activities, which can sometimes alleviate these feelings but may also feel overwhelming or unsatisfying. In moments when we need more support, therapy can be a valuable tool to help us reconnect with ourselves and strive to feel more authentic and fulfilled.
Welcome and hello! Are you looking to feel more empowered in your daily life, seeking a deeper understanding of yourself, or wanting to better manage life's challenges? You're not alone. Many of us grapple with uncertainty and demotivation that affect our relationships, careers, and overall well-being. We often try to cope by immersing ourselves in work, meditation, or social activities, which can sometimes alleviate these feelings but may also feel overwhelming or unsatisfying. In moments when we need more support, therapy can be a valuable tool to help us reconnect with ourselves and strive to feel more authentic and fulfilled.
I am a Transpersonal Psychologist, Clinical Hypnotherapist, and Life Coach. My approach to healing is diverse and integrative. I use a combination of my skills to help clients progress in their lives, addressing their core needs to feel well, love and be loved, achieve success, and find fulfillment. I am equipped with a broad range of skills to meet these essential needs.
I am a Transpersonal Psychologist, Clinical Hypnotherapist, and Life Coach. My approach to healing is diverse and integrative. I use a combination of my skills to help clients progress in their lives, addressing their core needs to feel well, love and be loved, achieve success, and find fulfillment. I am equipped with a broad range of skills to meet these essential needs.
Nicole Hayes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Mateo, CA 94401 (Online Only)
Looking for a new way to experience therapy via a transformative conversation? Sometimes talking can feel like an interrogation, here I offer us conversations to move through and process feelings of depression, anxiety, complex grief and trauma, relationship conflict, or day to day life stressors that can feel overwhelming at times. It is through these conversations that we can identify those areas that have left you feeling stuck or lacking motivation that have held you back from living a life that you see for yourself.
Looking for a new way to experience therapy via a transformative conversation? Sometimes talking can feel like an interrogation, here I offer us conversations to move through and process feelings of depression, anxiety, complex grief and trauma, relationship conflict, or day to day life stressors that can feel overwhelming at times. It is through these conversations that we can identify those areas that have left you feeling stuck or lacking motivation that have held you back from living a life that you see for yourself.
I am licensed from the Board of Behavioral Sciences as a Marriage Family Therapist. I graduated from Notre Dame de Namur with a Master's in Science Clinical Psychology MFT. I was born in Greece and moved to the United States as a child, and have been a California Bay Area native ever since. Growing up in a Greek household, I am able to speak Greek fluently and I am proficient in Spanish. In my spare time, I am also learning Mandarin Chinese as languages are a passion of mine.
I am licensed from the Board of Behavioral Sciences as a Marriage Family Therapist. I graduated from Notre Dame de Namur with a Master's in Science Clinical Psychology MFT. I was born in Greece and moved to the United States as a child, and have been a California Bay Area native ever since. Growing up in a Greek household, I am able to speak Greek fluently and I am proficient in Spanish. In my spare time, I am also learning Mandarin Chinese as languages are a passion of mine.
Thomas Williams
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
San Mateo, CA 94401 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My name is Thomas Williams and I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. I have been working with a diverse population, such as children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families with a variety of needs; behavioral, emotional, social, relational, and psycho-educational.
My name is Thomas Williams and I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. I have been working with a diverse population, such as children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families with a variety of needs; behavioral, emotional, social, relational, and psycho-educational.
It's time to take an adventure, be here now. Let's keep it simple in a way that is meaningful through the perspective of your world view. I provide humanistic psychotherapy in a meaningful way.
It's time to take an adventure, be here now. Let's keep it simple in a way that is meaningful through the perspective of your world view. I provide humanistic psychotherapy in a meaningful way.
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Jose E Trejo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Jose E , Trejo, LCSW
Verified Verified
Atherton, CA 94027 (Online Only)
Unfortunately at times our lives may also include concerns with sexual functioning, infidelity, stressors in life (relationships, transitions, work, health, life direction or perhaps divorce). I can help. I bring 18 years of passion and experience into the work we do. I specialize in sex therapy, couples/relationships and life stress. Our work is fulfilled when; you have a healthy, fulfilling and rewarding sex life, your relationships are energizing and rewarding, or when you're living your life and not the life of your stressors. We will work to identify and then develop and create the life you want to live.
Unfortunately at times our lives may also include concerns with sexual functioning, infidelity, stressors in life (relationships, transitions, work, health, life direction or perhaps divorce). I can help. I bring 18 years of passion and experience into the work we do. I specialize in sex therapy, couples/relationships and life stress. Our work is fulfilled when; you have a healthy, fulfilling and rewarding sex life, your relationships are energizing and rewarding, or when you're living your life and not the life of your stressors. We will work to identify and then develop and create the life you want to live.
Stephanie Kaufman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Redwood City, CA 94063
Not accepting new clients
In every phase of life, we are presented with new challenges: stress, issues at work, challenging relationships, feeling stuck, depression, difficulties with your kids, difficulties with your parents, pain, loss, anxiety, fear. It is not always easy to manage these challenges when they come our way, and sometimes we just need some support in processing it all, and figuring out what to do next. Everyone needs support, therapy is for everyone. In my practice, I want to get to know you, understand your challenges, understand your needs, and understand your goals. Together we can work toward overcoming the challenges you are facing.
In every phase of life, we are presented with new challenges: stress, issues at work, challenging relationships, feeling stuck, depression, difficulties with your kids, difficulties with your parents, pain, loss, anxiety, fear. It is not always easy to manage these challenges when they come our way, and sometimes we just need some support in processing it all, and figuring out what to do next. Everyone needs support, therapy is for everyone. In my practice, I want to get to know you, understand your challenges, understand your needs, and understand your goals. Together we can work toward overcoming the challenges you are facing.
Ryann DeSouza
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Burlingame, CA 94010
Are you struggling with any of the following: trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+ issues, Autism, hoarding, organizational issues, and parenting issues? I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life when taking the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you on this new journey. I am looking for highly motivated individuals that are ready for the challenge, whom are dedicated and motivated to make a positive change in their life. I believe everyone deserves quality care.
Are you struggling with any of the following: trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+ issues, Autism, hoarding, organizational issues, and parenting issues? I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life when taking the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you on this new journey. I am looking for highly motivated individuals that are ready for the challenge, whom are dedicated and motivated to make a positive change in their life. I believe everyone deserves quality care.
I assist teens and adults surrounding concerns with anxiety and/or depression, gifted/Autistic, couples counseling, and parenting skills training.
I assist teens and adults surrounding concerns with anxiety and/or depression, gifted/Autistic, couples counseling, and parenting skills training.
I use a strength-based approach to foster genuine self-acceptance & to support clients in finding meaning. My philosophy centers around building & harnessing connections between the body, emotions, thoughts & behaviors to create healing & growth. This is an active, evidence-based approach that addresses the whole person. Treatment is uniquely individualized & with over a decade of clinical experience, I am competent in helping clients to not only heal but to make real gains. This can involve setting/tracking measurable goals for therapy to help guide our work and offer insight into obstacles along the way.
I use a strength-based approach to foster genuine self-acceptance & to support clients in finding meaning. My philosophy centers around building & harnessing connections between the body, emotions, thoughts & behaviors to create healing & growth. This is an active, evidence-based approach that addresses the whole person. Treatment is uniquely individualized & with over a decade of clinical experience, I am competent in helping clients to not only heal but to make real gains. This can involve setting/tracking measurable goals for therapy to help guide our work and offer insight into obstacles along the way.
I understand that reaching out for support can be difficult, and it is important to find a therapist you feel you can build a strong relationship with to reach your goals. I'd like to share a bit about myself and my approach, to help you decide if we may be a good fit to work together. My goal is to create a safe space for you to learn new strategies to cope with difficult emotions and build a life that aligns with your values. My approach tends to be collaborative and engaging. I integrate research-based treatments (including mindfulness, CBT, DBT) with empathy, warmth, and compassion to help you create positive change in your life
I understand that reaching out for support can be difficult, and it is important to find a therapist you feel you can build a strong relationship with to reach your goals. I'd like to share a bit about myself and my approach, to help you decide if we may be a good fit to work together. My goal is to create a safe space for you to learn new strategies to cope with difficult emotions and build a life that aligns with your values. My approach tends to be collaborative and engaging. I integrate research-based treatments (including mindfulness, CBT, DBT) with empathy, warmth, and compassion to help you create positive change in your life
Alyssa Bianconi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Menlo Park, CA 94025 (Online Only)
You’ve been feeling misunderstood, distant, and disconnected from your partner. A sense of hopelessness and fear has crept in from the thought of the relationship ending. There’s been no intimacy or affection for some time, and the feeling of being unwanted is gut-wrenching. You just wish you could have understanding, empathy, and compassion from your partner. Both of you have been questioning your compatibility, but want to do everything possible to save the relationship and fall in love again.
You’ve been feeling misunderstood, distant, and disconnected from your partner. A sense of hopelessness and fear has crept in from the thought of the relationship ending. There’s been no intimacy or affection for some time, and the feeling of being unwanted is gut-wrenching. You just wish you could have understanding, empathy, and compassion from your partner. Both of you have been questioning your compatibility, but want to do everything possible to save the relationship and fall in love again.
Alyssa Goldsand Brodeur
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Burlingame, CA 94010
I provide compassionate, results-oriented counseling in either a comfortable office setting, your home, or other therapeutic environments. I have over 20 years of highly specialized psycho therapeutic experience and have helped hundreds of individuals and couples with a wide-range of emotional and relationship challenges. My approach is highly personalized and tailored to each of my clients' individual needs to help them attain the personal growth they're striving for.
I provide compassionate, results-oriented counseling in either a comfortable office setting, your home, or other therapeutic environments. I have over 20 years of highly specialized psycho therapeutic experience and have helped hundreds of individuals and couples with a wide-range of emotional and relationship challenges. My approach is highly personalized and tailored to each of my clients' individual needs to help them attain the personal growth they're striving for.
Online Therapists
Are you concerned about your child's development? Is you child's behavior impacting their school performance? Does your child have difficulty making friends? Is your child struggling in school? The Healthy Minds team focuses on supporting young children, adolescents and their families. We offer a variety of services including individual therapy, parenting therapy, family therapy, speech therapy, and comprehensive assessments. Through custom assessments, we can provide information for you to better understand your child and connect you with appropriate resources and services.
Are you concerned about your child's development? Is you child's behavior impacting their school performance? Does your child have difficulty making friends? Is your child struggling in school? The Healthy Minds team focuses on supporting young children, adolescents and their families. We offer a variety of services including individual therapy, parenting therapy, family therapy, speech therapy, and comprehensive assessments. Through custom assessments, we can provide information for you to better understand your child and connect you with appropriate resources and services.
Dawn Mehalakis
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95842 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) in California. I have been working as a therapist for 13 years. In my work, I am fortunate to have worked with both children and adults struggling in childhood abuse, traumatic experiences, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, and mood disorders. In addition, I work with adults with Substance Abuse Disorder, caregivers caring for a mentally ill loved one, functional life skills, relationship issues, and parenting.
I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) in California. I have been working as a therapist for 13 years. In my work, I am fortunate to have worked with both children and adults struggling in childhood abuse, traumatic experiences, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, and mood disorders. In addition, I work with adults with Substance Abuse Disorder, caregivers caring for a mentally ill loved one, functional life skills, relationship issues, and parenting.
Joanna Chung
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Roseville, CA 95678 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Are relationships and unresolved issues growing more difficult for you or someone dear to you? I have worked with children & adolescents in various settings--particularly in helping children adjust to family complications. As well as with adolescents and young adults in dealing with self-esteem and relationship challenges. Having trained at the University of California Davis Medical Center, and California State University Sacramento, I have successfully helped a number of people work through painful life events and healed from stressful situations, loneliness, and taunting memories of the past.
Are relationships and unresolved issues growing more difficult for you or someone dear to you? I have worked with children & adolescents in various settings--particularly in helping children adjust to family complications. As well as with adolescents and young adults in dealing with self-esteem and relationship challenges. Having trained at the University of California Davis Medical Center, and California State University Sacramento, I have successfully helped a number of people work through painful life events and healed from stressful situations, loneliness, and taunting memories of the past.
Dr. Katie Mai Findley
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, BCBA, LMFT, CGT, CST
Verified Verified
Oakland, CA 94609 (Online Only)
Dr. Findley is a Certified Gottman Couples Therapist and AASECT certified Sex Therapist. A UC Berkeley graduate with training and education from Stanford University, Yale University, Harvard University, the Gottman Institute, and Modern Sex Therapy Institute, Dr. Findley uses the knowledge and tools she gained to help others make meaningful change in their lives. She utilizes the latest, most effective treatment.
Dr. Findley is a Certified Gottman Couples Therapist and AASECT certified Sex Therapist. A UC Berkeley graduate with training and education from Stanford University, Yale University, Harvard University, the Gottman Institute, and Modern Sex Therapy Institute, Dr. Findley uses the knowledge and tools she gained to help others make meaningful change in their lives. She utilizes the latest, most effective treatment.
Hello, Welcome to my virtual space! I'm Rabia. Are you experiencing feelings of being pulled in different directions, stress, or hopelessness? Do you find it challenging to maintain a balance in your life, including your relationships, work, and mental well-being? Is self-compassion a struggle? I specialize in assisting a diverse range of individuals in managing life stressors and preventing burnout. Together, we can identify areas that aren't working and work towards restoring balance. Let's collaborate on your journey to well-being!
Hello, Welcome to my virtual space! I'm Rabia. Are you experiencing feelings of being pulled in different directions, stress, or hopelessness? Do you find it challenging to maintain a balance in your life, including your relationships, work, and mental well-being? Is self-compassion a struggle? I specialize in assisting a diverse range of individuals in managing life stressors and preventing burnout. Together, we can identify areas that aren't working and work towards restoring balance. Let's collaborate on your journey to well-being!
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Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Therapists
Who is ABA therapy for?
ABA therapy is most widely applied to teach basic behavioral, communication, and social skills to children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disorders. It may also be used to help people undergoing rehabilitation following brain injury. It uses reward-based learning techniques to impart essential life skills. ABA is also used in the treatment of some other conditions. One is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) , to help children overcome difficulties with concentration and controlling impulsive behaviors. For people with Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, it is sometimes used to help them overcome compulsive behavior. ABA therapy is also sometimes used in cases of PTSD, to help people turn to positive behaviours when they have experiences that trigger distressing memories.
Why do people need ABA?
Children with autism and other developmental disorders need ABA therapy as a way to learn how to communicate and engage with others, improve their general ability to function and lead fulfilling lives, and diminish dangerous behaviors. The techniques used in ABA therapy are based on established principles of learning, and positive reinforcement—supplying earned rewards—is an important strategy for motivating positive behaviour change.
What happens in ABA therapy?
The first thing that happens in ABA therapy is an evaluation of the child in service of developing a treatment plan. The therapist meets with the child’s parent(s) in order to learn about the family and the child, assesses the child’s behavior and ability level, and then creates a plan tailored to the specific needs of that person. Once the treatment goals are established, the skills to be learned are broken down into small, component steps. Treatment sessions focus on learning and practicing each step, and furnishing meaningful rewards as steps are learned, behaviors are spontaneously implemented, and goals are accomplished. ABA therapists also train caregivers and families so that behavioral progress occurs beyond the clinical setting.
What problems does ABA therapy treat?
One of the primary goals of ABA therapy is to decrease the outbursts and other nonproductive behaviors of children with autism. At the same time, ABA aims to remedy language deficits and help such children learn how to communicate successfully. ABA therapy helps children learn age-appropriate social skills and gain skills, such as attention and focus, that are necessary for school.