Therapists in East Palo Alto, CA
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Joan Sykes-Miessi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
East Palo Alto, CA 94303 (Online Only)
Have you been struggling to “get it together” for some time now? Maybe you feel left out or confused because your friends and peers seem to have their lives all figured out. You have goals for yourself but can’t seem to get moving on them much less achieve them. Perhaps you have great starts but after a few weeks those 'starts' began to slow down to an eventually halt; once again leaving you with feelings like disappointment, maybe anger, or perhaps lonely to the point of not wanting to try again.
Have you been struggling to “get it together” for some time now? Maybe you feel left out or confused because your friends and peers seem to have their lives all figured out. You have goals for yourself but can’t seem to get moving on them much less achieve them. Perhaps you have great starts but after a few weeks those 'starts' began to slow down to an eventually halt; once again leaving you with feelings like disappointment, maybe anger, or perhaps lonely to the point of not wanting to try again.
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Quimani Green
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Palo Alto, CA 94303
As a Clinical Social Worker and Pyschotherapist, I have worked in the mental health field for over 12 years. I am a trainer, consultant, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and Registered Psychological Assistant who values healing, growth, determination, advocacy, and service. As a provider of services in the Human Services Agency, the Children Welfare and Mental Health Systems, I bring a unique perspective to the services that I provide.
As a Clinical Social Worker and Pyschotherapist, I have worked in the mental health field for over 12 years. I am a trainer, consultant, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and Registered Psychological Assistant who values healing, growth, determination, advocacy, and service. As a provider of services in the Human Services Agency, the Children Welfare and Mental Health Systems, I bring a unique perspective to the services that I provide.
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Karla Amanda Brown
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Palo Alto, CA 94303
It is time for you to get unstuck - feel stronger and live life in control. Do you feel hurt and betrayed by someone who was supposed to love you? If your current relationship is causing you pain, you are in the right place. Fear does not have to rule your every move. Together, you and I will address what has been keeping you frozen so that you can open the door to a life of possibility and begin enjoying yourself while feeling secure and confident.
It is time for you to get unstuck - feel stronger and live life in control. Do you feel hurt and betrayed by someone who was supposed to love you? If your current relationship is causing you pain, you are in the right place. Fear does not have to rule your every move. Together, you and I will address what has been keeping you frozen so that you can open the door to a life of possibility and begin enjoying yourself while feeling secure and confident.
![Photo of Melissa Antoun, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4031f6dd-c380-43d1-94f9-76e0bb614a94/2/320x400.jpeg)
Melissa Antoun
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Palo Alto, CA 94303
Are you having a hard time managing everyday life? Are your daily worries getting in the way of your well-being? Are you experiencing transitions that are impacting your love, family and/or work life? Or are you having trouble discovering the life path that feels right for you? If so, I’m here to help. Together, we can develop strategies to help you move beyond confusion into a life of calm, clarity, and connection.
Are you having a hard time managing everyday life? Are your daily worries getting in the way of your well-being? Are you experiencing transitions that are impacting your love, family and/or work life? Or are you having trouble discovering the life path that feels right for you? If so, I’m here to help. Together, we can develop strategies to help you move beyond confusion into a life of calm, clarity, and connection.
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Sean Chatmon
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
East Palo Alto, CA 94303
Not accepting new clients
Do you ever question if the bad things that happened to you are your fault? Maybe you spend a significant amount of time overthinking or trying to avoid the thoughts and feelings you experience. This is a normal response for many of us, but it doesn’t have to stay that way. Together we can explore and identify the strengths that you already have and use them as a foundation to build new skills for your healing. As your therapist, I will validate the struggles you are experiencing and challenge you to develop new skills that will not only improve your relationship with yourself, but also, with others.
Do you ever question if the bad things that happened to you are your fault? Maybe you spend a significant amount of time overthinking or trying to avoid the thoughts and feelings you experience. This is a normal response for many of us, but it doesn’t have to stay that way. Together we can explore and identify the strengths that you already have and use them as a foundation to build new skills for your healing. As your therapist, I will validate the struggles you are experiencing and challenge you to develop new skills that will not only improve your relationship with yourself, but also, with others.
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Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others, and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability, and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience.
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others, and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability, and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience.
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Skukura Clemons | Fertility & Postpartum Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Palo Alto, CA 94303
Many of us embark on a family building journey and do not anticipate challenges. This new and unexpected life stage can lead to feelings of anger, frustration, confusion, and more. The roller coaster of hope and despair during multiple fertility treatment cycles can also feel overwhelming and isolating. You may even find yourself dedicating all of your free time to fertility-related tasks and conversations, which can result in burnout. If your experience with treatment has become all-consuming, then I’m here to offer you support. In our work together, we’ll focus on restoring balance in your life while you move forward.
Many of us embark on a family building journey and do not anticipate challenges. This new and unexpected life stage can lead to feelings of anger, frustration, confusion, and more. The roller coaster of hope and despair during multiple fertility treatment cycles can also feel overwhelming and isolating. You may even find yourself dedicating all of your free time to fertility-related tasks and conversations, which can result in burnout. If your experience with treatment has become all-consuming, then I’m here to offer you support. In our work together, we’ll focus on restoring balance in your life while you move forward.
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Stefanie Rodewald- Self Worth Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Palo Alto, CA 94301 (Online Only)
Are you feeling more anxious than usual? Has it been harder to push through like you used to? Maybe you appear like you have it together on the outside, but on the inside, you feel defeated. Through a warm and collaborative process, I am here to help identify and understand the patterns that have kept you stuck. You may find that you only need short term therapy to help you get through a transition in your life or you may need more time to process and uncover what is behind your emotional struggle. My priority is guiding you to a life where you feel seen and valued.
Are you feeling more anxious than usual? Has it been harder to push through like you used to? Maybe you appear like you have it together on the outside, but on the inside, you feel defeated. Through a warm and collaborative process, I am here to help identify and understand the patterns that have kept you stuck. You may find that you only need short term therapy to help you get through a transition in your life or you may need more time to process and uncover what is behind your emotional struggle. My priority is guiding you to a life where you feel seen and valued.
![Photo of Kelly Blaser, MA, LMFT, RYT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3f627c7a-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Having a good relationship with oneself is a process and a practice, and can be cultivated through the therapeutic process. Every relationship is dependent on how we talk to ourselves, and this inner conversation is what therapy can shift. If you have the willingness, huge transformation is possible. I am in this field to help people sort out a way through and beyond unnecessary suffering, and towards deep peace with themselves and others. I have successfully treated high-functioning CEOs as well as people traumatized, addicted, and broke. Being human is challenging, and with the right support, beautiful. Call. I can help!
Having a good relationship with oneself is a process and a practice, and can be cultivated through the therapeutic process. Every relationship is dependent on how we talk to ourselves, and this inner conversation is what therapy can shift. If you have the willingness, huge transformation is possible. I am in this field to help people sort out a way through and beyond unnecessary suffering, and towards deep peace with themselves and others. I have successfully treated high-functioning CEOs as well as people traumatized, addicted, and broke. Being human is challenging, and with the right support, beautiful. Call. I can help!
![Photo of Ashley McCort, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5054e9be-32d0-4a11-b0ee-d7675c853fd3/1/320x400.jpeg)
Ashley McCort
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Menlo Park, CA 94025 (Online Only)
I engage in a person-first, solution-focused therapeutic approach to allow you to get curious about your world, habits, experiences and needs in an effort to help adaptively enhance choices, agency and perspectives moving forward.
I engage in a person-first, solution-focused therapeutic approach to allow you to get curious about your world, habits, experiences and needs in an effort to help adaptively enhance choices, agency and perspectives moving forward.
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Dr. Aimee Zhang
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Palo Alto, CA 94305 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I am so glad you are here. Choosing to work on yourself is not easy. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in treating adults and teens. Prior to founding my private practice, I was a Clinical Assistant Professor at Stanford University. My approach has been described as warm, open, and collaborative. My clients inspire me with their courage to seek help and their willingness to work hard to improve their lives. I would be honored to partner with you to help you reach your goals. I’d love to schedule a free 15-min consultation call with you via phone or video to get to know you.
I am so glad you are here. Choosing to work on yourself is not easy. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in treating adults and teens. Prior to founding my private practice, I was a Clinical Assistant Professor at Stanford University. My approach has been described as warm, open, and collaborative. My clients inspire me with their courage to seek help and their willingness to work hard to improve their lives. I would be honored to partner with you to help you reach your goals. I’d love to schedule a free 15-min consultation call with you via phone or video to get to know you.
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Jillian Walsh Rosoff
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CT
Verified Verified
Palo Alto, CA 94301 (Online Only)
Helping clients facing grief or chronic illness is my passion. I work with clients experiencing many kinds of losses, including death of a parent, partner, or one's own health. For nearly a decade, I was a hospice grief counselor providing support to individuals and families. I help clients finding meaning after devastating challenges, while developing practical coping strategies. I am certified in Thanatology, the study of death, dying and bereavement, through the Association of Death Education and Counseling (ADEC).
Helping clients facing grief or chronic illness is my passion. I work with clients experiencing many kinds of losses, including death of a parent, partner, or one's own health. For nearly a decade, I was a hospice grief counselor providing support to individuals and families. I help clients finding meaning after devastating challenges, while developing practical coping strategies. I am certified in Thanatology, the study of death, dying and bereavement, through the Association of Death Education and Counseling (ADEC).
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Jana Emerson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, ATR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mountain View, CA 94043
Are you seeking clarity, connection, and confidence in your life and relationships? With over 15 years of experience as a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I am here to guide you through the complexities and challenges you may be facing. Life can be overwhelming, and it's natural to encounter difficulties along the way. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, communication problems within the family, families of divorce, academic stress, body image issues, or social anxiety, you are not alone. These challenges can significantly impact your well-being and relationships, but they are also opportunities for growth.
Are you seeking clarity, connection, and confidence in your life and relationships? With over 15 years of experience as a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I am here to guide you through the complexities and challenges you may be facing. Life can be overwhelming, and it's natural to encounter difficulties along the way. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, communication problems within the family, families of divorce, academic stress, body image issues, or social anxiety, you are not alone. These challenges can significantly impact your well-being and relationships, but they are also opportunities for growth.
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Lucy Strand
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Palo Alto, CA 94301 (Online Only)
Are you a woman in your 20s or 30s feeling stuck, anxious, and a bit depressed? Have you tried therapy before but felt like it didn't address the core of your issues? Are you wanting a therapy experience that will help you create real, lasting change in your life? If so, you're in the right place. In our work together, I'll help you overcome anxiety, transform your dating and relationship patterns for good, boost your self-confidence, clarify your life and career direction, cultivate a deep level of self-trust, and generate faith in the unfolding of your unique life path. If you’re ready to experience this, I’d love to support you!
Are you a woman in your 20s or 30s feeling stuck, anxious, and a bit depressed? Have you tried therapy before but felt like it didn't address the core of your issues? Are you wanting a therapy experience that will help you create real, lasting change in your life? If so, you're in the right place. In our work together, I'll help you overcome anxiety, transform your dating and relationship patterns for good, boost your self-confidence, clarify your life and career direction, cultivate a deep level of self-trust, and generate faith in the unfolding of your unique life path. If you’re ready to experience this, I’d love to support you!
![Photo of Alexa Enyart, AMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/8d255888-bf88-4232-996a-132ec7966d39/2/320x400.png)
Do you feel as though your anxiety and depression are unmanageable? How about feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or helplessness like you’ve hit rock bottom and are struggling to find hope for tomorrow? Once we start to unravel the details of our past and trauma we give ourselves the ability to process feelings that we have long suppressed. I aim to collaborate with you and provide tools to decrease the challenging feelings you are currently facing and achieve a more integrated and balanced sense of self, leading to emotional healing and personal growth.
Do you feel as though your anxiety and depression are unmanageable? How about feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or helplessness like you’ve hit rock bottom and are struggling to find hope for tomorrow? Once we start to unravel the details of our past and trauma we give ourselves the ability to process feelings that we have long suppressed. I aim to collaborate with you and provide tools to decrease the challenging feelings you are currently facing and achieve a more integrated and balanced sense of self, leading to emotional healing and personal growth.
![Photo of Tracy A Greene, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5ad5090a-92c4-46a8-a6ae-c7292c0ed527/1/320x400.jpeg)
I am an experienced psychotherapist who gets how hard life and therapy can be. I take an honest, empathetic, humorous and direct approach to our work and value the relationship we’ll make. Life is just one relationship after another, whether it be with your partner, your boss, or your phone and each has a positive and negative effect. My job is to help you untangle and understand those relationships to help you feel more connected, happy and maybe get that promotion.
I am an experienced psychotherapist who gets how hard life and therapy can be. I take an honest, empathetic, humorous and direct approach to our work and value the relationship we’ll make. Life is just one relationship after another, whether it be with your partner, your boss, or your phone and each has a positive and negative effect. My job is to help you untangle and understand those relationships to help you feel more connected, happy and maybe get that promotion.
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Grace N Flier
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Everyone deserves respect and a compassionate listener for their concerns and worries. I specialize in helping individuals, families, and couples dealing with internal struggles, trauma, and relationship issues. My goal is to reduce conflict and teach tools that transform adversities into celebrations.
Everyone deserves respect and a compassionate listener for their concerns and worries. I specialize in helping individuals, families, and couples dealing with internal struggles, trauma, and relationship issues. My goal is to reduce conflict and teach tools that transform adversities into celebrations.
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My approach is based on principles from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, a mindfulness-based behavioral approach that has been empirically-validated to be effective across a wide range of diagnoses, age groups and cultural backgrounds. I enjoy working with tweens/teens, individual adults, parents and families struggling with challenges related to parent-child issues, ADHD, grief, transgender, adoption, trauma, life transitions, spirituality and diversity/race-related issues. I also have a passion for working with Asian/Pacific Islander and BIPOC women.
My approach is based on principles from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, a mindfulness-based behavioral approach that has been empirically-validated to be effective across a wide range of diagnoses, age groups and cultural backgrounds. I enjoy working with tweens/teens, individual adults, parents and families struggling with challenges related to parent-child issues, ADHD, grief, transgender, adoption, trauma, life transitions, spirituality and diversity/race-related issues. I also have a passion for working with Asian/Pacific Islander and BIPOC women.
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Nicole Dixon
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Palo Alto, CA 94301 (Online Only)
Still struggling?! Have you tried a number of things, but nothing is working? Do you feel like you’re losing hope that things can improve? I work with individuals who are struggling with anxiety, depression, stress reduction, and life transitions. I also work with couples who need help improving their relationship dynamics, working through family challenges, or who need a space to understand and work through each other's differences. I use a number of therapeutic modalities to serve each individual client's needs and help them move towards change and achieve their goal.
Still struggling?! Have you tried a number of things, but nothing is working? Do you feel like you’re losing hope that things can improve? I work with individuals who are struggling with anxiety, depression, stress reduction, and life transitions. I also work with couples who need help improving their relationship dynamics, working through family challenges, or who need a space to understand and work through each other's differences. I use a number of therapeutic modalities to serve each individual client's needs and help them move towards change and achieve their goal.
![Photo of Veronica Calkins, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/564d34ab-4c28-4239-b967-7d542bbcccf2/2/320x400.jpeg)
A Licensed Psychotherapist specializing in trauma, crisis, grief, anxiety, depression, and relationships. Veronica provides an empathetic and caring environment to work through challenges without judgment. Veronica obtained her B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Applied Developmental Psychology and Master’s in Social Welfare at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She is trained in CBT, DBT, and family and couples therapy. She is also certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and the administration of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Deep-Brain Theta Stimulation.
A Licensed Psychotherapist specializing in trauma, crisis, grief, anxiety, depression, and relationships. Veronica provides an empathetic and caring environment to work through challenges without judgment. Veronica obtained her B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Applied Developmental Psychology and Master’s in Social Welfare at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She is trained in CBT, DBT, and family and couples therapy. She is also certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and the administration of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Deep-Brain Theta Stimulation.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in East Palo Alto, CA
< 10
Therapists in East Palo Alto, CA who prioritize treating:
100% | Relationship Issues |
100% | Depression |
100% | Anxiety |
86% | Trauma and PTSD |
71% | Coping Skills |
71% | Stress |
57% | Grief |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
100% | Aetna |
100% | Cigna and Evernorth |
67% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
How Therapists in East Palo Alto, CA see their clients
86% | In Person and Online | |
14% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
84% | Female | |
16% | Male |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.