Therapists in San Mateo, CA
Diane M. Cote, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Mateo, CA 94402 (Online Only)
Your unique story, beliefs, dreams, ethnic/racial/sexual identity & life challenges will be honored in a non-judgemental environment. My style is interactive and empathic, emphasizing self-compassion. Areas of focus: infertility counseling, reproductive health, PTSD/trauma, grief and loss, mood disorders (anxiety, panic, depression) skillful parenting, career decisions, traumatic divorce, managing the stress of major life transitions. My treatment modalities include the psycho-dynamic process, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based psychology, EMDR & healing yoga/mediation practices. www.dianecotelcsw.com
Your unique story, beliefs, dreams, ethnic/racial/sexual identity & life challenges will be honored in a non-judgemental environment. My style is interactive and empathic, emphasizing self-compassion. Areas of focus: infertility counseling, reproductive health, PTSD/trauma, grief and loss, mood disorders (anxiety, panic, depression) skillful parenting, career decisions, traumatic divorce, managing the stress of major life transitions. My treatment modalities include the psycho-dynamic process, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based psychology, EMDR & healing yoga/mediation practices. www.dianecotelcsw.com
Susan Joyner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Mateo, CA 94401 (Online Only)
Do you feel alone? Like the world is burning? In today's day and time, it is hard to cope with the day to day. We have political overwhelm as well as climate overwhelm. I hear you. I see you. I don't promise to have all of the answers but I promise to meet you where you are as a human being. I am here to help you cope and provide a nonjudmental and safer space to process your experiences. I will help you learn how to be present in your body and identify what subtle messages your body might be telling you. You will be the expert of your experience and I am here as a guide. I aim to encourage and empower you to be your authentic self.
Do you feel alone? Like the world is burning? In today's day and time, it is hard to cope with the day to day. We have political overwhelm as well as climate overwhelm. I hear you. I see you. I don't promise to have all of the answers but I promise to meet you where you are as a human being. I am here to help you cope and provide a nonjudmental and safer space to process your experiences. I will help you learn how to be present in your body and identify what subtle messages your body might be telling you. You will be the expert of your experience and I am here as a guide. I aim to encourage and empower you to be your authentic self.
Congratulations on taking the first step toward a happier, more fulfilling life—you truly deserve it. I understand that change requires courage, support, and an inner desire to grow. I am committed to providing a warm, non-judgmental space where we can explore the barriers to your change. Together, we can work to achieve your goals.
Congratulations on taking the first step toward a happier, more fulfilling life—you truly deserve it. I understand that change requires courage, support, and an inner desire to grow. I am committed to providing a warm, non-judgmental space where we can explore the barriers to your change. Together, we can work to achieve your goals.
Ready to take charge of your life and start breaking unhealthy patterns? I am honored to work alongside you to help you react to life more authentically and genuinely, true to who you would like to be. Let’s support freeing yourself from negativity and barriers by looking at self-talk, relationships, boundaries and gaining insight along the way. I focus on tools and techniques that bring empowerment and awareness to help you learn about yourself and your relationships.
Ready to take charge of your life and start breaking unhealthy patterns? I am honored to work alongside you to help you react to life more authentically and genuinely, true to who you would like to be. Let’s support freeing yourself from negativity and barriers by looking at self-talk, relationships, boundaries and gaining insight along the way. I focus on tools and techniques that bring empowerment and awareness to help you learn about yourself and your relationships.
Lori R. Levitt, MFT #43329
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Mateo, CA 94402
Are you or your teenager in need of support, understanding and new tools to facilitate life's demands and stress? My approach is to provide a supportive, encouraging and positive environment to offer alternative ways of coping. I work with clients using CBT and problem-solving techniques to reduce depression, anxiety, and relationship issues in a supportive and positive environment. My goal is to encourage personal growth by strengthening ones' ability to resolve problems, increase communication, manage mood and anxiety as well as increase self-esteem. My style is active, supportive, collaborative and compassionate.
Are you or your teenager in need of support, understanding and new tools to facilitate life's demands and stress? My approach is to provide a supportive, encouraging and positive environment to offer alternative ways of coping. I work with clients using CBT and problem-solving techniques to reduce depression, anxiety, and relationship issues in a supportive and positive environment. My goal is to encourage personal growth by strengthening ones' ability to resolve problems, increase communication, manage mood and anxiety as well as increase self-esteem. My style is active, supportive, collaborative and compassionate.
As a therapist, my goal is to work with you to build a strong alliance and address issues that may be holding you back from a more fulfilling life. I rely on my background with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and mindfulness to explore emotional experiences, relationship dynamics, or behavioral and thought patterns that might feel unhelpful or destructive.
As a therapist, my goal is to work with you to build a strong alliance and address issues that may be holding you back from a more fulfilling life. I rely on my background with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and mindfulness to explore emotional experiences, relationship dynamics, or behavioral and thought patterns that might feel unhelpful or destructive.
My practice provide a safe, comfortable environment, based on principles of acceptance, non-judgment, and compassion. I'm addressing a wide range of issues, such as depression, anxiety, self-image, eating disorders, complex trauma, grief and loss, and issues relating to adjusting to a new country. As an Expressive-Arts therapist, I offer my clients the option to use their creativity, their body, and music, as avenues to explore their feelings and express themselves.
My practice provide a safe, comfortable environment, based on principles of acceptance, non-judgment, and compassion. I'm addressing a wide range of issues, such as depression, anxiety, self-image, eating disorders, complex trauma, grief and loss, and issues relating to adjusting to a new country. As an Expressive-Arts therapist, I offer my clients the option to use their creativity, their body, and music, as avenues to explore their feelings and express themselves.
Bay Area Therapy Now
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CA-ODC, MAC
Verified Verified
San Mateo, CA 94401 (Online Only)
You're using drugs/alcohol too much, and you can't stop. You are lost, miserable and scared, and you want to be found. I offer a compassionate, supportive and direct approach to help you meet your needs and achieve your goals. You're ready to explore your underlying, and probably ancient, beliefs that you hold about yourself and that fuel chronic negative thoughts and behaviors. We will work together to rediscover your authentic self, that person who was somehow left behind and is waiting for you to come back. I provide an eclectic approach. You receive a personal assessment, then focused treatment that best fits you.
You're using drugs/alcohol too much, and you can't stop. You are lost, miserable and scared, and you want to be found. I offer a compassionate, supportive and direct approach to help you meet your needs and achieve your goals. You're ready to explore your underlying, and probably ancient, beliefs that you hold about yourself and that fuel chronic negative thoughts and behaviors. We will work together to rediscover your authentic self, that person who was somehow left behind and is waiting for you to come back. I provide an eclectic approach. You receive a personal assessment, then focused treatment that best fits you.
My areas of focus are working with adults on with work related stress, anxiety, depression, self–esteem, attachment, relationships, interpersonal communication, and life transitions. I work with adults of all ages and a variety of backgrounds. One population I work a lot with are those having jobs in the technology sector (i.e. Silicon Valley), that can be stressful and demanding. We can work towards learning skills like: effective communications with coworkers, regulating emotions when work loads feel overwhelming, and having work/life balance; as well as other topics such as social, personal, relationships and mental wellness.
My areas of focus are working with adults on with work related stress, anxiety, depression, self–esteem, attachment, relationships, interpersonal communication, and life transitions. I work with adults of all ages and a variety of backgrounds. One population I work a lot with are those having jobs in the technology sector (i.e. Silicon Valley), that can be stressful and demanding. We can work towards learning skills like: effective communications with coworkers, regulating emotions when work loads feel overwhelming, and having work/life balance; as well as other topics such as social, personal, relationships and mental wellness.
Tracy De Soto MFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, LPC, CCTP-II
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Mateo, CA 94401 (Online Only)
Are you neurospicy?! Welcome! Being a woman with autism can make you feel invisible and marginalized. From a young age, many of us navigate a world that expects us to fit into narrow social norms, constantly masking our true selves to blend in. The struggle to decode social cues, manage sensory overload, and process overwhelming emotions can feel isolating and exhausting. In childhood, we are often labeled shy or aloof when in reality, we were grappling with sensory sensitivities or struggling to express ourselves verbally. As we grow into adolescence and adulthood, the pressure to conform to societal expectations intensifies.
Are you neurospicy?! Welcome! Being a woman with autism can make you feel invisible and marginalized. From a young age, many of us navigate a world that expects us to fit into narrow social norms, constantly masking our true selves to blend in. The struggle to decode social cues, manage sensory overload, and process overwhelming emotions can feel isolating and exhausting. In childhood, we are often labeled shy or aloof when in reality, we were grappling with sensory sensitivities or struggling to express ourselves verbally. As we grow into adolescence and adulthood, the pressure to conform to societal expectations intensifies.
Are you in the midst of uncertainty and finding yourself feeling on edge, anxious and overwhelmed? Are you in a transitional phase of life and feeling disconnected from yourself or others? Do you feel haunted by ruminating thoughts that you just can't seem to set aside? Are you feeling confused about why you can't seem to leave the past in the past and move forward? Rest assured, you are not alone. There are underlying reasons for your experience. Together we can explore what is happening for you. I will help you shed light on what your emotions are communicating to you and identify tools for navigating life with more ease.
Are you in the midst of uncertainty and finding yourself feeling on edge, anxious and overwhelmed? Are you in a transitional phase of life and feeling disconnected from yourself or others? Do you feel haunted by ruminating thoughts that you just can't seem to set aside? Are you feeling confused about why you can't seem to leave the past in the past and move forward? Rest assured, you are not alone. There are underlying reasons for your experience. Together we can explore what is happening for you. I will help you shed light on what your emotions are communicating to you and identify tools for navigating life with more ease.
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As a clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience, I offer an individualized combination of person-centered therapy with practical techniques, such as cognitive behavior therapy, for improving your mental and emotional life and daily function. In person-centered therapy, the basic idea is that individuals have great resources for understanding themselves and for changing self-concepts and attitudes that can lead to positive changes in behavior. This understanding can be life-changing and even life-saving. During therapy, we explore your relevant history, current situation, emotional responses, and life view.
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Christian Counseling Centers
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Mateo, CA 94404
If you are seeking a therapist then it is likely that you are ready to address the issues that may be contributing to anxiety, fear, or painful life challenges. Life is full of surprises and some of them can be difficult to navigate on your own. Successful therapeutic relationships are built on trust, commitment, and honest communication. Therefore, it is important to me to provide a safe environment where you can be open and where you are heard.
If you are seeking a therapist then it is likely that you are ready to address the issues that may be contributing to anxiety, fear, or painful life challenges. Life is full of surprises and some of them can be difficult to navigate on your own. Successful therapeutic relationships are built on trust, commitment, and honest communication. Therefore, it is important to me to provide a safe environment where you can be open and where you are heard.
Michelle Leao, MFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Mateo, CA 94402
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist that works with children, couples, families, and individuals that are experiencing relational challenges in their lives and are in need of healthier emotional experiences and accompanying behaviors. My goal is to help clients navigate the complexities of life with a sense of security, peace, and learning. I have extensive history working with individuals, families and couples who are strained from challenging behaviors, unproductive familial patterns, and ongoing parent-child conflict.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist that works with children, couples, families, and individuals that are experiencing relational challenges in their lives and are in need of healthier emotional experiences and accompanying behaviors. My goal is to help clients navigate the complexities of life with a sense of security, peace, and learning. I have extensive history working with individuals, families and couples who are strained from challenging behaviors, unproductive familial patterns, and ongoing parent-child conflict.
Catherine de Sauvage
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, SEP, CST
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Mateo, CA 94402
Do you struggle with intimacy, sexual desire or trauma ? Let me help you reconnect with your core desire in a simple way. Sexuality can be a wonderful topic to explore. I will create a safe environment where you are the leader of your own journey, and where you are invited to renegotiate sexual challenges, stress and trauma at your own pace. I have a holistic approach: exploring body, heart, mind & spirituality. Together, we can find the most effective way to regain your full potential in intimacy and relationships. I am a Certified sex therapist, this means I studied an extra 3 years to better support you.
Do you struggle with intimacy, sexual desire or trauma ? Let me help you reconnect with your core desire in a simple way. Sexuality can be a wonderful topic to explore. I will create a safe environment where you are the leader of your own journey, and where you are invited to renegotiate sexual challenges, stress and trauma at your own pace. I have a holistic approach: exploring body, heart, mind & spirituality. Together, we can find the most effective way to regain your full potential in intimacy and relationships. I am a Certified sex therapist, this means I studied an extra 3 years to better support you.
Greetings! I hope that finding my page is a helpful step in your journey of healing and growth. With 20 years experience in the field of psychology, 15 practicing psychotherapy, I consider myself a well rounded generalist. I work with individuals & couples from young adulthood and beyond. My clinical expertise includes: anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, spiritual abuse, relational distress, life transitions, and identity formation. My goal is to help you remove barriers, increase self-awareness, and develop tools to live out an authentic and flourishing life.
Greetings! I hope that finding my page is a helpful step in your journey of healing and growth. With 20 years experience in the field of psychology, 15 practicing psychotherapy, I consider myself a well rounded generalist. I work with individuals & couples from young adulthood and beyond. My clinical expertise includes: anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, spiritual abuse, relational distress, life transitions, and identity formation. My goal is to help you remove barriers, increase self-awareness, and develop tools to live out an authentic and flourishing life.
Through my experience I have developed a therapeutic approach rooted in empathy, collaboration, and proactive skill development. My diverse professional background informs my compassionate approach to care. I value understanding clients' experiences and perspectives, working together we can address your mental health concerns, and empowering you with practical skills to cope with challenges and promote well-being. I am passionate about working with adolescents navigating the stressors of school and their teenage years, as well as helping high-achieving adults cope.
Through my experience I have developed a therapeutic approach rooted in empathy, collaboration, and proactive skill development. My diverse professional background informs my compassionate approach to care. I value understanding clients' experiences and perspectives, working together we can address your mental health concerns, and empowering you with practical skills to cope with challenges and promote well-being. I am passionate about working with adolescents navigating the stressors of school and their teenage years, as well as helping high-achieving adults cope.
Tim Baima Individual, Couple, & Family Therapy Inc
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
San Mateo, CA 94401
I specialize in working with families, couples, and children & adolescents. I strive to form relationships with my clients built upon trust, authenticity and collaboration. Working together we are able to open and expand possibilities to heal from pain, transform destructive cycles, and grow towards richer, more satisfying lives and relationships. Relationships often get stuck because we are unaware of ways we have hurt others and been hurt ourselves. Sometimes our best efforts to make things better seem to exacerbate the problem. I work to raise insight, facilitate healing, and open possibilities to connect in more satisfying ways.
I specialize in working with families, couples, and children & adolescents. I strive to form relationships with my clients built upon trust, authenticity and collaboration. Working together we are able to open and expand possibilities to heal from pain, transform destructive cycles, and grow towards richer, more satisfying lives and relationships. Relationships often get stuck because we are unaware of ways we have hurt others and been hurt ourselves. Sometimes our best efforts to make things better seem to exacerbate the problem. I work to raise insight, facilitate healing, and open possibilities to connect in more satisfying ways.
My clients typically fall into three categories: 1) individuals with existential angst, questioning their trajectory in relationships, careers, and/or life; 2) individuals suffering from a myriad of compulsive behaviors/addictions; and 3) couples experiencing communication difficulties, misaligned values, discordant desires, or desiring archetypal reconstructions. My work emphasizes identifying & isolating troubling emotions that lead to negative thinking and behaving, and learning to think & act according to reason. I am offering in-person sessions and teletherapy.
My clients typically fall into three categories: 1) individuals with existential angst, questioning their trajectory in relationships, careers, and/or life; 2) individuals suffering from a myriad of compulsive behaviors/addictions; and 3) couples experiencing communication difficulties, misaligned values, discordant desires, or desiring archetypal reconstructions. My work emphasizes identifying & isolating troubling emotions that lead to negative thinking and behaving, and learning to think & act according to reason. I am offering in-person sessions and teletherapy.
Partners For Life Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Mateo, CA 94401 (Online Only)
Marriage is an intimate partnership that requires sharing yourself with someone else. A partnership between two people who have made a commitment to each other. This commitment has to be considered more important than any individual desire. The relationship has to come first. Couples therapy is a positive experience. It brings couples closer and makes life less stressful. Therapy adds a new dimension to your mutual communication. It may be hard to hear from your partner at first, but you may find that your mountainous challenges are really molehills.
Marriage is an intimate partnership that requires sharing yourself with someone else. A partnership between two people who have made a commitment to each other. This commitment has to be considered more important than any individual desire. The relationship has to come first. Couples therapy is a positive experience. It brings couples closer and makes life less stressful. Therapy adds a new dimension to your mutual communication. It may be hard to hear from your partner at first, but you may find that your mountainous challenges are really molehills.
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Number of Therapists in San Mateo, CA
500+
Average cost per session
$200
Therapists in San Mateo, CA who prioritize treating:
| 94% | Anxiety |
| 88% | Depression |
| 81% | Relationship Issues |
| 77% | Self Esteem |
| 67% | Coping Skills |
| 66% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 65% | Grief |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 57% | Aetna |
| 52% | Cigna and Evernorth |
| 47% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in San Mateo, CA see their clients
| 69% | In Person and Online | |
| 31% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 80% | Female | |
| 19% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |