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Nancy Gray
Marriage & Family Therapist, MEd, LMFT
Verified Verified
Burlingame, CA 94010  (Online Only)
For children and parents of divorce, I offer co-parenting counseling, parenting plans, divorce coaching and mediation services.
You are worried about your children and teenagers and wish they would listen to you and talk with you. You want a peaceful and happy home. I can help! I believe in a team approach where parents are partners in the process of helping to make the family a happier and better place to grow. I respect kids and teens as they express their thoughts and feelings. My ultimate goal is for each member of the family to feel seen, heard and understood as we work together to solve issues and improve relationships.
For children and parents of divorce, I offer co-parenting counseling, parenting plans, divorce coaching and mediation services.
You are worried about your children and teenagers and wish they would listen to you and talk with you. You want a peaceful and happy home. I can help! I believe in a team approach where parents are partners in the process of helping to make the family a happier and better place to grow. I respect kids and teens as they express their thoughts and feelings. My ultimate goal is for each member of the family to feel seen, heard and understood as we work together to solve issues and improve relationships.
(650) 830-5427 View (650) 830-5427
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David Arbulú
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Burlingame, CA 94010
Do you or someone you know worry way too much, feel tired all the time, or feel overwhelmed? Are you having difficulties with social situations or communication in your relationships? Not getting enough sleep, losing focus, or tend to procrastinate? If so, I can help! For over 15 years I have worked with individuals and families to connect, heal, and thrive. Hi, I'm David Arbulú, your friendly neighborhood therapist.
Do you or someone you know worry way too much, feel tired all the time, or feel overwhelmed? Are you having difficulties with social situations or communication in your relationships? Not getting enough sleep, losing focus, or tend to procrastinate? If so, I can help! For over 15 years I have worked with individuals and families to connect, heal, and thrive. Hi, I'm David Arbulú, your friendly neighborhood therapist.
(650) 419-8173 View (650) 419-8173
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Paul Kramer
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Burlingame, CA 94010
At some point we all struggle to adjustment to life's changes; it's normal to feel stuck and I believe people have what it takes to adjust. For the past 20 years, I have been working with children and teens who are struggling to balance the demands of school and their social life. I integrate parents in my work as much as possible. I also work with adults and Couples often come to me for help in distress and are confused about how or why their relationship has derailed. I am dedicated to helping people build stronger; more intimate relationships and I use several modalities when attempting to help couples in distress.
At some point we all struggle to adjustment to life's changes; it's normal to feel stuck and I believe people have what it takes to adjust. For the past 20 years, I have been working with children and teens who are struggling to balance the demands of school and their social life. I integrate parents in my work as much as possible. I also work with adults and Couples often come to me for help in distress and are confused about how or why their relationship has derailed. I am dedicated to helping people build stronger; more intimate relationships and I use several modalities when attempting to help couples in distress.
(650) 668-0376 View (650) 668-0376
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Kathleen Anne Steele
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Burlingame, CA 94010  (Online Only)
(650) 866-1308 View (650) 866-1308
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Christine Mark-Griffin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Burlingame, CA 94010
If you have been struggling with a difficult life situation, managing your role as a parent or helping your child through a traumatic experience, I understand how lost you can feel. I made it my mission to help people get the healing they need – kids and adults alike – to let their best self shine.
If you have been struggling with a difficult life situation, managing your role as a parent or helping your child through a traumatic experience, I understand how lost you can feel. I made it my mission to help people get the healing they need – kids and adults alike – to let their best self shine.
(415) 360-7231 View (415) 360-7231
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Louise Karr
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Burlingame, CA 94010
Louise works with individuals, couples and families to help them improve their relationships and make healthy adjustments to change. She considers difficulties to be opportunities and catalysts for growth. She believes that people are often blocked from reaching their full potential in life by fears, resistances, and past conditioning. In a safe and caring environment, she helps people to explore these blockages, increase clarity, accept responsibility and develop greater awareness of themselves, others, and their environment.
Louise works with individuals, couples and families to help them improve their relationships and make healthy adjustments to change. She considers difficulties to be opportunities and catalysts for growth. She believes that people are often blocked from reaching their full potential in life by fears, resistances, and past conditioning. In a safe and caring environment, she helps people to explore these blockages, increase clarity, accept responsibility and develop greater awareness of themselves, others, and their environment.
(650) 603-0602 View (650) 603-0602
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Deborah A Simmons
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT
Verified Verified
Burlingame, CA 94010
So often I hear from clients that they have been in therapy before, and it hasn't worked, or they are on medication, and it still is not working. Does this sound like you? My guess is that therapy hasn't worked because the approach is not specifically catered to meet your own unique needs and doesn't really look at the "whole person" but attempts to make a diagnosis and treats that diagnosis with a prescribed treatment plan. That is not you, though. You are unique and your treatment plan needs to meet your needs.
So often I hear from clients that they have been in therapy before, and it hasn't worked, or they are on medication, and it still is not working. Does this sound like you? My guess is that therapy hasn't worked because the approach is not specifically catered to meet your own unique needs and doesn't really look at the "whole person" but attempts to make a diagnosis and treats that diagnosis with a prescribed treatment plan. That is not you, though. You are unique and your treatment plan needs to meet your needs.
(650) 720-5937 View (650) 720-5937
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Alexi Arvanitidis
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Burlingame, CA 94010
Life is filled with challenging transitions, relationships, and experiences. One of my favorite sayings is – nothing in this life worth having comes easy. I use it, myself, as a reminder and motivator when things get hard. Because they do, and that’s okay! It is okay to be stressed, frustrated, sad, angry, excited, and any other emotion you feel. The challenge comes when those emotions lead to unfortunate circumstances. I believe the things we want will test us before conceding and opening the door to success and personal fulfillment. Resilience is a core trait to develop and can provide everyone with the opportunity for happiness.
Life is filled with challenging transitions, relationships, and experiences. One of my favorite sayings is – nothing in this life worth having comes easy. I use it, myself, as a reminder and motivator when things get hard. Because they do, and that’s okay! It is okay to be stressed, frustrated, sad, angry, excited, and any other emotion you feel. The challenge comes when those emotions lead to unfortunate circumstances. I believe the things we want will test us before conceding and opening the door to success and personal fulfillment. Resilience is a core trait to develop and can provide everyone with the opportunity for happiness.
(650) 525-2799 View (650) 525-2799
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Meagan Edwards
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Burlingame, CA 94010
Hi, I'm Meagan Edwards and I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. My degree, training, and specialties are centered on repairing and enhancing relationships; both those with ourselves and others. I consider and work with individuals and families with holistic frameworks and consideration of the various systems that impact them. My style is client-centered. I utilize systems frameworks in my practice.
Hi, I'm Meagan Edwards and I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. My degree, training, and specialties are centered on repairing and enhancing relationships; both those with ourselves and others. I consider and work with individuals and families with holistic frameworks and consideration of the various systems that impact them. My style is client-centered. I utilize systems frameworks in my practice.
(805) 386-9054 View (805) 386-9054
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Nick Calabrese
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burlingame, CA 94010
I work with children, adolescents, adults and families that are facing life's challenges and stressors. Often in these difficult situations we need a safe and non-judgemental environment to identify our innate strengths that can be applied to solutions.
I work with children, adolescents, adults and families that are facing life's challenges and stressors. Often in these difficult situations we need a safe and non-judgemental environment to identify our innate strengths that can be applied to solutions.
(650) 762-8815 View (650) 762-8815
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German Cheung
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Burlingame, CA 94010
Everyone is unique. Your thoughts, feelings and needs are shaped by your own background, family history, past interpersonal encounters and other significant events, including early child trauma. Psychotherapy is an emotional process. As we discuss your concerns, it will surface unexamined parts of your life of which you may not be aware or want to experience. My central role as your therapist is to help you talk about and understand more fully these unexamined thoughts, feelings, and needs in the context of your past, develop greater understanding, tolerance and acceptance, and to bring changes to your current situation.
Everyone is unique. Your thoughts, feelings and needs are shaped by your own background, family history, past interpersonal encounters and other significant events, including early child trauma. Psychotherapy is an emotional process. As we discuss your concerns, it will surface unexamined parts of your life of which you may not be aware or want to experience. My central role as your therapist is to help you talk about and understand more fully these unexamined thoughts, feelings, and needs in the context of your past, develop greater understanding, tolerance and acceptance, and to bring changes to your current situation.
(415) 649-1916 View (415) 649-1916
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Anna McQuinn
Psychologist, PhD, MFT, PSY
Verified Verified
Burlingame, CA 94010
Dr. McQuinn is a licensed Clinical Psychologist and a licensed Marital and Family therapist. Dr. Anna McQuinn has been a Tenured Professor of Notre Dame de Namur University where she has been chair of the Clinical Psychology Graduate Department since 1987. She has also been an Adjunct Faculty member at the University of San Francisco graduate Psychology program. Currently she is a Professor Emeritus at the NDNU & has a private practice in San Carlos. She believes that Psychotherapy Healing takes place within the relational model. There is a profound unconscious connection between therapist and client & a mutuality of influence.
Dr. McQuinn is a licensed Clinical Psychologist and a licensed Marital and Family therapist. Dr. Anna McQuinn has been a Tenured Professor of Notre Dame de Namur University where she has been chair of the Clinical Psychology Graduate Department since 1987. She has also been an Adjunct Faculty member at the University of San Francisco graduate Psychology program. Currently she is a Professor Emeritus at the NDNU & has a private practice in San Carlos. She believes that Psychotherapy Healing takes place within the relational model. There is a profound unconscious connection between therapist and client & a mutuality of influence.
(650) 508-1942 View (650) 508-1942
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San Mateo Child and Family Counseling Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Burlingame, CA 94010
I enjoy working with children, teens, individual adults, and couples! Are you stressed out because your child or teen is dealing with anxiety, depression, academic, or behavioral problems? Are you yourself feeling anxious, depressed? Are you struggling in your marriage to feel that emotional and physical connection you once felt? I believe you are unique and special, and I look forward to working together to create growth and change in your life. I am the owner of a group practice with seven therapists who work for me, and I enjoy connecting you with the therapist who is your best fit!
I enjoy working with children, teens, individual adults, and couples! Are you stressed out because your child or teen is dealing with anxiety, depression, academic, or behavioral problems? Are you yourself feeling anxious, depressed? Are you struggling in your marriage to feel that emotional and physical connection you once felt? I believe you are unique and special, and I look forward to working together to create growth and change in your life. I am the owner of a group practice with seven therapists who work for me, and I enjoy connecting you with the therapist who is your best fit!
(650) 288-6615 View (650) 288-6615
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Oscar F Cervantes
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Burlingame, CA 94010
Dr. Oscar F. Cervantes is a bicultural, Spanish/English bilingual clinical psychologist with a Masters in Sciences in Clinical Counseling and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with over 34 years of academic and clinical experience. He has privileges in some of the most prestigious hospitals in the Bay Area. Dr. Cervantes specializes in cross-cultural psychology, mood and anxiety disorders, cognitive behavioral therapy, and behavioral medicine. In addition to his private practice, he is an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of California, San Francisco Medical School Department of Internal Medicine.
Dr. Oscar F. Cervantes is a bicultural, Spanish/English bilingual clinical psychologist with a Masters in Sciences in Clinical Counseling and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with over 34 years of academic and clinical experience. He has privileges in some of the most prestigious hospitals in the Bay Area. Dr. Cervantes specializes in cross-cultural psychology, mood and anxiety disorders, cognitive behavioral therapy, and behavioral medicine. In addition to his private practice, he is an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of California, San Francisco Medical School Department of Internal Medicine.
(650) 589-9442 View (650) 589-9442
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David Squire
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Burlingame, CA 94010
Hello, my name is David Squire and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 36 years' experience helping people sort through and resolve challenges affecting their body, nervous system, mind, emotions, self-image, relationships and work. My approach to therapy is one that understands we all need help working through situations or issues that are too difficult to solve alone until we get the help we need. I take into account the person and their interactions with their environment.
Hello, my name is David Squire and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 36 years' experience helping people sort through and resolve challenges affecting their body, nervous system, mind, emotions, self-image, relationships and work. My approach to therapy is one that understands we all need help working through situations or issues that are too difficult to solve alone until we get the help we need. I take into account the person and their interactions with their environment.
(707) 682-0841 View (707) 682-0841
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Carol Wong
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Burlingame, CA 94010
I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment of preschoolers, school-age children, teenagers, college students, and young adults who are experiencing social and emotional problems associated with Autism Spectrum Disorders (e.g., Asperger's Disorder, High Functioning Autism), Anxiety Disorders (e.g., Social Anxiety, Selective Mutism), Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), cultural and identity development, and stressful transitions. I provide consultations, individual therapy, parent support, and social skills groups for school-age children and teens.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment of preschoolers, school-age children, teenagers, college students, and young adults who are experiencing social and emotional problems associated with Autism Spectrum Disorders (e.g., Asperger's Disorder, High Functioning Autism), Anxiety Disorders (e.g., Social Anxiety, Selective Mutism), Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), cultural and identity development, and stressful transitions. I provide consultations, individual therapy, parent support, and social skills groups for school-age children and teens.
(650) 762-6917 View (650) 762-6917
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Ting-Yi Huang
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Burlingame, CA 94010
As a parent, I understand your worry that your kids might be taking advantage of you, lazy, spoiled, stubborn, or rebellious.
*Virtual Sessions Available* Does your kid or teenager often say NO, I DON’T CARE, or YOU DON’T UNDERSTAND. You see them struggling with anxiety and depression, or risky behaviors such as using drugs, and don’t know what to do. You might also have gifted children or teenagers who are struggling with perfectionism-obsession-procrastination (POP). Are you high functioning and having a stable job but yet have symptoms, feelings, and behaviors that are difficult to explain in the context of your life experiences? Are you often in a relational pattern where you do things out of fear, obligation, and guilt (FOG)?
As a parent, I understand your worry that your kids might be taking advantage of you, lazy, spoiled, stubborn, or rebellious.
*Virtual Sessions Available* Does your kid or teenager often say NO, I DON’T CARE, or YOU DON’T UNDERSTAND. You see them struggling with anxiety and depression, or risky behaviors such as using drugs, and don’t know what to do. You might also have gifted children or teenagers who are struggling with perfectionism-obsession-procrastination (POP). Are you high functioning and having a stable job but yet have symptoms, feelings, and behaviors that are difficult to explain in the context of your life experiences? Are you often in a relational pattern where you do things out of fear, obligation, and guilt (FOG)?
(650) 581-9104 View (650) 581-9104
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Barbara Seifer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Burlingame, CA 94010
Another service that I offer in addition to traditional therapy is Mediation regarding parenting and custody issues.
I have been in private practice for over 30 years. I provide therapy to individuals, couples and families. I also work individually with children. I try to help people understand their relationships with others, as well as gain clarity about their own view of themselves, finding positive approaches to difficult situations.
Another service that I offer in addition to traditional therapy is Mediation regarding parenting and custody issues.
I have been in private practice for over 30 years. I provide therapy to individuals, couples and families. I also work individually with children. I try to help people understand their relationships with others, as well as gain clarity about their own view of themselves, finding positive approaches to difficult situations.
(844) 805-9744 View (844) 805-9744
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Ronna Milo Haglili
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Burlingame, CA 94010
I work with children, teens, adults, families, and couples. I welcome people of all backgrounds. I was trained in multiple settings, including medical centers, community mental health organizations, and schools. My training and expertise include the areas of trauma, depression, anxiety, ADHD, parenting, eating disorders, relationships, transitions, loss, marginalization, identity, and immigration. While grounded in culturally sensitive and trauma informed psychoanalytic theory I integrate diverse treatment modalities. I commit to facilitating your treatment goals, such as improving coping skills, deepening relationships, and more.
I work with children, teens, adults, families, and couples. I welcome people of all backgrounds. I was trained in multiple settings, including medical centers, community mental health organizations, and schools. My training and expertise include the areas of trauma, depression, anxiety, ADHD, parenting, eating disorders, relationships, transitions, loss, marginalization, identity, and immigration. While grounded in culturally sensitive and trauma informed psychoanalytic theory I integrate diverse treatment modalities. I commit to facilitating your treatment goals, such as improving coping skills, deepening relationships, and more.
(650) 656-2854 View (650) 656-2854
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Renee A Duffey
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Burlingame, CA 94010
I work with families, couples and individuals wanting to improve their lives and relationships through better communication, deeper insight and creative problem solving. My approach to therapy is to provide a safe, supportive environment that allows individuals to cope with the stressful situations of live, to resolve difficult relational issues and to work toward personal growth and inner peace. I believe that spirituality and culture are important dimensions of people's lives and need to be respected in the context of therapy.
I work with families, couples and individuals wanting to improve their lives and relationships through better communication, deeper insight and creative problem solving. My approach to therapy is to provide a safe, supportive environment that allows individuals to cope with the stressful situations of live, to resolve difficult relational issues and to work toward personal growth and inner peace. I believe that spirituality and culture are important dimensions of people's lives and need to be respected in the context of therapy.
(415) 689-9519 View (415) 689-9519
Parenting Therapists

What does therapy for parenting look like?

Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.

When should a parent seek therapy?

When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.

How long does therapy take for parenting problems?

Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.

Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?

Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.