Female Therapists in Woodside, CA
I'm so glad you found your way here. Seeking treatment is an indication of being ready for change and having a new experience of life. I'm an insight oriented therapist meaning I assist clients in illuminating their inner workings and wounds that have created struggles in their lives. I work at a level of healing and empowering with the intention to offer guidance rather than to instruct. You are the expert of your life. Together we take a look at what needs to be addressed and resolved then move into recognizing one's own strengths, value, and worth. This allows individuals to move into greater appreciation and acceptance of self.
I'm so glad you found your way here. Seeking treatment is an indication of being ready for change and having a new experience of life. I'm an insight oriented therapist meaning I assist clients in illuminating their inner workings and wounds that have created struggles in their lives. I work at a level of healing and empowering with the intention to offer guidance rather than to instruct. You are the expert of your life. Together we take a look at what needs to be addressed and resolved then move into recognizing one's own strengths, value, and worth. This allows individuals to move into greater appreciation and acceptance of self.
National Center for Equine Facilitated Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCSW, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Woodside, CA 94062
Waitlist for new clients
Horses. Hope. Healing. Three simple words that when combined have the power to transform lives. Located in Woodside, California on the San Francisco Peninsula, NCEFT is internationally recognized as a pioneer and leader of equine-assisted programs. Since 1971, NCEFT has tapped into the profound rehabilitative power of the human-horse relationship to facilitate healing to thousands of children and adults with physical and cognitive disabilities and mental health challenges. Diagnoses we treat include, but are not limited to, ADHD, learning disabilities, trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, social isolation, grief, and loss.
Horses. Hope. Healing. Three simple words that when combined have the power to transform lives. Located in Woodside, California on the San Francisco Peninsula, NCEFT is internationally recognized as a pioneer and leader of equine-assisted programs. Since 1971, NCEFT has tapped into the profound rehabilitative power of the human-horse relationship to facilitate healing to thousands of children and adults with physical and cognitive disabilities and mental health challenges. Diagnoses we treat include, but are not limited to, ADHD, learning disabilities, trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, social isolation, grief, and loss.
My practice philosophy is that all of my patients deserve the best care possible, and I strive to provide that quality of care. I respect each person's individuality, his/her strengths and life accomplishments which must not be obscured by the often presenting pain, distress and possible disability.
My practice philosophy is that all of my patients deserve the best care possible, and I strive to provide that quality of care. I respect each person's individuality, his/her strengths and life accomplishments which must not be obscured by the often presenting pain, distress and possible disability.
Sarah Rubin, MA, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Woodside, CA 94062
I believe that we all have the ability to fully heal. When we decide to ask for help, great change occurs. With over 20 years of experience working with adults, teens, children, and families, I offer the highest caliber of therapeutic coaching, psychotherapy, equine assisted healing, and art therapy. I developed and directed an equine therapy program, taught at the graduate level, and facilitated family programs for many organizations. I can help you and/or your loved ones move forwards, create healthy boundaries, and develop a higher sense of self worth. Email me now for a FREE CONSULT: srubinmft@gmail.com
I believe that we all have the ability to fully heal. When we decide to ask for help, great change occurs. With over 20 years of experience working with adults, teens, children, and families, I offer the highest caliber of therapeutic coaching, psychotherapy, equine assisted healing, and art therapy. I developed and directed an equine therapy program, taught at the graduate level, and facilitated family programs for many organizations. I can help you and/or your loved ones move forwards, create healthy boundaries, and develop a higher sense of self worth. Email me now for a FREE CONSULT: srubinmft@gmail.com
The human spirit is stronger than anything that can happen to it. -C.C. Scott. We all go through challenges in life, and at times they can seem bigger than our ability to manage. In therapy, we can work together to cultivate the life you want through reducing the grip of depression, anxiety, and stress; healing from grief, loss, past abuse or trauma; regulating your nervous system; developing effective coping skills; improving relationships and communication; and building on your personal strengths. I want to help you to engage with life more fully and to support you in pursuing what you value most.
The human spirit is stronger than anything that can happen to it. -C.C. Scott. We all go through challenges in life, and at times they can seem bigger than our ability to manage. In therapy, we can work together to cultivate the life you want through reducing the grip of depression, anxiety, and stress; healing from grief, loss, past abuse or trauma; regulating your nervous system; developing effective coping skills; improving relationships and communication; and building on your personal strengths. I want to help you to engage with life more fully and to support you in pursuing what you value most.
Are you looking for a therapist who genuinely cares about your well-being and is non-judgmental about the issues you are experiencing? I am a licensed psychologist who helps teenagers and adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, stress, grief, life transitions, or relationship problems.
Are you looking for a therapist who genuinely cares about your well-being and is non-judgmental about the issues you are experiencing? I am a licensed psychologist who helps teenagers and adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, stress, grief, life transitions, or relationship problems.
Dominique Yarritu
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Woodside, CA 94061 (Online Only)
Life is a series of transformations and sometimes, we hardly notice them. If you are dealing with a transition that has left you frustrated, confused, or overwhelmed and struggling with emotions that are wreaking havoc on your relationships and life... help is available. My name is Dominique Yarritu and my role as a licensed psychotherapist is to help you move through these changes, process the losses, and gain insight into the patterns that are no longer serving you. This can open the door to the deep work necessary to explore who you are and what you want, and create the fulfilling relationships and life you desire and deserve.
Life is a series of transformations and sometimes, we hardly notice them. If you are dealing with a transition that has left you frustrated, confused, or overwhelmed and struggling with emotions that are wreaking havoc on your relationships and life... help is available. My name is Dominique Yarritu and my role as a licensed psychotherapist is to help you move through these changes, process the losses, and gain insight into the patterns that are no longer serving you. This can open the door to the deep work necessary to explore who you are and what you want, and create the fulfilling relationships and life you desire and deserve.
Rather than fixating on the problem, I help clients discover positive pathways rooted in their strengths to help them move forward. I offer 1:1, relationship, and group coaching to help clients discover a deeper sense of meaning, purpose, and enjoyment in life. Using positive psychology coined, "the science of happiness" we prioritize what is life-giving to you. We go beyond fixing what already exists, sparking inspiration to design the wholehearted life that you aspire to live. With a compassionate approach, I empower clients to get unstuck, remove potential barriers, and navigate new approaches for a more vibrant future.
Rather than fixating on the problem, I help clients discover positive pathways rooted in their strengths to help them move forward. I offer 1:1, relationship, and group coaching to help clients discover a deeper sense of meaning, purpose, and enjoyment in life. Using positive psychology coined, "the science of happiness" we prioritize what is life-giving to you. We go beyond fixing what already exists, sparking inspiration to design the wholehearted life that you aspire to live. With a compassionate approach, I empower clients to get unstuck, remove potential barriers, and navigate new approaches for a more vibrant future.
Esther Bolton
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Woodside, CA 94061 (Online Only)
Welcome here! I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist connecting with clients throughout the Bay Area and California. I work with men, women and children who are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transition, loss and personal development.
Welcome here! I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist connecting with clients throughout the Bay Area and California. I work with men, women and children who are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transition, loss and personal development.
Tara Currie-Martinez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Woodside, CA 94062
You are doing well in your career, but that success doesn't always translate when it comes to your personal relationships. You find yourself picking the wrong people, again and again. The people you pick end up having different long-term goals, or they are not healthy for you, or it doesn't work out for any number of reasons. Maybe you have already been married, but it didn't work out and you are not sure why, but you want to make sure it doesn't happen to you again. Maybe the relationships that are hardest for you are those with your family of origin. Maybe you've already given up on relationships.
You are doing well in your career, but that success doesn't always translate when it comes to your personal relationships. You find yourself picking the wrong people, again and again. The people you pick end up having different long-term goals, or they are not healthy for you, or it doesn't work out for any number of reasons. Maybe you have already been married, but it didn't work out and you are not sure why, but you want to make sure it doesn't happen to you again. Maybe the relationships that are hardest for you are those with your family of origin. Maybe you've already given up on relationships.
Lisa Renae Nelson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Woodside, CA 94062
Not accepting new clients
Would you like to find your way back to joy and your authentic Self? Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, health issues, co-dependency, or is your life not working out the way you would like? At my cozy, serene, oak tree canopied ranch in central Woodside, I offer both equine facilitated psychotherapy (EFP) and standard in-office psychotherapy for older children, teens and adults.
Would you like to find your way back to joy and your authentic Self? Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, health issues, co-dependency, or is your life not working out the way you would like? At my cozy, serene, oak tree canopied ranch in central Woodside, I offer both equine facilitated psychotherapy (EFP) and standard in-office psychotherapy for older children, teens and adults.
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Emma Eskander
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Menlo Park, CA 94027 (Online Only)
For many reasons, life can sometimes feel overwhelming and unmanageable. Whether you're grappling with anxiety or depression, reeling from a major life change, or simply feeling stuck, know that you are not alone. I'm here to offer compassionate support to help you navigate through difficult times and find a path forward.
For many reasons, life can sometimes feel overwhelming and unmanageable. Whether you're grappling with anxiety or depression, reeling from a major life change, or simply feeling stuck, know that you are not alone. I'm here to offer compassionate support to help you navigate through difficult times and find a path forward.
Sabina Harris, MFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Redwood City, CA 94061
Welcome! What is a mosaic? It is little imperfect pieces of glass or tile that come together to form beautiful art. How can we create a mosaic within ourselves and in our lives? All the broken pieces of glass or tile can represent trauma, experiences, life journeys, parts of our self, etc. that we sometimes don't necessarily know how to understand them all to incorporate them into our sense of self. I have a passion for working with people to help put these pieces together in a way that creates the beautiful mosaic that is YOU!
Welcome! What is a mosaic? It is little imperfect pieces of glass or tile that come together to form beautiful art. How can we create a mosaic within ourselves and in our lives? All the broken pieces of glass or tile can represent trauma, experiences, life journeys, parts of our self, etc. that we sometimes don't necessarily know how to understand them all to incorporate them into our sense of self. I have a passion for working with people to help put these pieces together in a way that creates the beautiful mosaic that is YOU!
Mary Pat Killoran
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atherton, CA 94027 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with addiction or loving someone who is? Are life transitions like divorce, the loss of a relationship, or grief weighing you down? Life can be incredibly challenging when you're facing issues like addiction, navigating the complexities of loving an alcoholic, or dealing with the heartbreak of a relationship ending. These struggles can leave you feeling lost, overwhelmed, and unsure of where to turn next. You don't have to face them alone. Whether you're dealing with depression, relationship problems, or the deep pain of grief, I'm here to help you find a way forward. Together, we can explore your feelings, iden
Are you struggling with addiction or loving someone who is? Are life transitions like divorce, the loss of a relationship, or grief weighing you down? Life can be incredibly challenging when you're facing issues like addiction, navigating the complexities of loving an alcoholic, or dealing with the heartbreak of a relationship ending. These struggles can leave you feeling lost, overwhelmed, and unsure of where to turn next. You don't have to face them alone. Whether you're dealing with depression, relationship problems, or the deep pain of grief, I'm here to help you find a way forward. Together, we can explore your feelings, iden
I especially enjoy my work with young women as well as with couples.
My approach aims to celebrate and encourage open exploration of the self while identifying achievable, concrete goals. The essence of my work is informed by DBT philosophies of balancing acceptance and change in order to build a life more worth living. I believe in the therapeutic relationship being the grounding force for healing and work very collaboratively with my clients to find that anchor. I have worked in a wide range of settings (community mental health, residential, private practice) and use these varying experiences to tailor treatment needs to the client.
I especially enjoy my work with young women as well as with couples.
My approach aims to celebrate and encourage open exploration of the self while identifying achievable, concrete goals. The essence of my work is informed by DBT philosophies of balancing acceptance and change in order to build a life more worth living. I believe in the therapeutic relationship being the grounding force for healing and work very collaboratively with my clients to find that anchor. I have worked in a wide range of settings (community mental health, residential, private practice) and use these varying experiences to tailor treatment needs to the client.
Stefani Largent, Menlo Park Women's Psychotherapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Redwood City, CA 94062
I specialize in treating women's concerns including: life transitions, relationship issues, infidelity, betrayal, divorce, codependency, communication skills, reinventing self/starting over, loss, grief, family of origin dysfunction, adult children of alcoholics, setting boundaries, empty nest, adult child/aging parent relationship, healthcare providers.
IN-OFFICE & video sessions offered in Menlo Park... Have you found yourself at a crossroads in life? Perhaps you are experiencing strain in a relationship or grieving a significant loss. Is your quality of life less than satisfactory? Psychotherapy can help you work through difficult life issues, discover positive solutions, develop meaningful relationships, and live a more fulfilling, authentic life. I provide psychotherapy and counseling to individuals who are ready, motivated and committed to achieving well-being, personal growth and transformation by engaging in the therapeutic process.
I specialize in treating women's concerns including: life transitions, relationship issues, infidelity, betrayal, divorce, codependency, communication skills, reinventing self/starting over, loss, grief, family of origin dysfunction, adult children of alcoholics, setting boundaries, empty nest, adult child/aging parent relationship, healthcare providers.
IN-OFFICE & video sessions offered in Menlo Park... Have you found yourself at a crossroads in life? Perhaps you are experiencing strain in a relationship or grieving a significant loss. Is your quality of life less than satisfactory? Psychotherapy can help you work through difficult life issues, discover positive solutions, develop meaningful relationships, and live a more fulfilling, authentic life. I provide psychotherapy and counseling to individuals who are ready, motivated and committed to achieving well-being, personal growth and transformation by engaging in the therapeutic process.
Rachel M Cleveland
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, ATR-P
Verified Verified
Redwood City, CA 94061
**Accepting New Clients** Feel cared for and heard, experience a safe and authentic connection, find clarity, heal from a past or more recent traumatic event. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Provisional Art Therapist and Mindfulness-based Practitioner, I offer a person-centered, strength-based holistic approach to healing. In addition to traditional talk therapy, I work with the creative mind, this work includes art and expressive mediums to understand how our earliest experiences in life create the implicit, behavioral patterns that we can potentially carry with us for a lifetime.
**Accepting New Clients** Feel cared for and heard, experience a safe and authentic connection, find clarity, heal from a past or more recent traumatic event. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Provisional Art Therapist and Mindfulness-based Practitioner, I offer a person-centered, strength-based holistic approach to healing. In addition to traditional talk therapy, I work with the creative mind, this work includes art and expressive mediums to understand how our earliest experiences in life create the implicit, behavioral patterns that we can potentially carry with us for a lifetime.
My style is that I meet the clients where they currently are, using strength-based and empirically-driven approaches. I want to understand my clients holistically and consider the mind-body connection in helping my clients live a higher quality of life or make positive transformations.
My style is that I meet the clients where they currently are, using strength-based and empirically-driven approaches. I want to understand my clients holistically and consider the mind-body connection in helping my clients live a higher quality of life or make positive transformations.
Katie Plumb
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Redwood City, CA 94063
Have you experienced stressors so severe that you cannot seem to move on? You may try to put it out of your mind and avoid triggering things, but you continue to feel stuck reliving those painful and frightening memories. Feeling controlled by your past can make it feel like you are destined to suffer. I have wonderful news though—recovery is possible. Having worked extensively with trauma and Complex-PTSD (C-PTSD), I can say with certainty that there is light at the end of the tunnel. There is nothing more rewarding to me than walking alongside clients as they emerge from the grips of their past.
Have you experienced stressors so severe that you cannot seem to move on? You may try to put it out of your mind and avoid triggering things, but you continue to feel stuck reliving those painful and frightening memories. Feeling controlled by your past can make it feel like you are destined to suffer. I have wonderful news though—recovery is possible. Having worked extensively with trauma and Complex-PTSD (C-PTSD), I can say with certainty that there is light at the end of the tunnel. There is nothing more rewarding to me than walking alongside clients as they emerge from the grips of their past.
Sheryl is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She is dedicated to helping adults, adolescents and families recover from trauma, loss and thrive while coping with chronic medical conditions. Trained in transpersonal psychology, trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy and EMDR, she uses a holistic approach and is skilled in individualizing the care she offers. Serving in local nonprofit agencies and private practice, Sheryl has offered extensive support to foster and adoptive families and to individuals ready to deepen their personal relationships. Sheryl is able to help individuals reduce anxiety, improve their mood, restore hope, and reconnect with their community.
Sheryl is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She is dedicated to helping adults, adolescents and families recover from trauma, loss and thrive while coping with chronic medical conditions. Trained in transpersonal psychology, trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy and EMDR, she uses a holistic approach and is skilled in individualizing the care she offers. Serving in local nonprofit agencies and private practice, Sheryl has offered extensive support to foster and adoptive families and to individuals ready to deepen their personal relationships. Sheryl is able to help individuals reduce anxiety, improve their mood, restore hope, and reconnect with their community.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.