Therapists in 94402
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
Rebekah Kao
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
San Mateo, CA 94402
Are you struggling in a relationship? Do you feel stuck, alone or misunderstood? Change is possible! I believe that inherent in each of us, there is internal strength, wisdom and the capacity for growth. Through a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship, I’m here to help you heal, learn and connect. My approach is warm, non-judgmental and collaborative. I work in a holistic way that combines empathy and exploration to help you feel heard and foster self-awareness with more direct approaches to help you recognize unhealthy patterns, alleviate symptoms, and make lasting changes.
Are you struggling in a relationship? Do you feel stuck, alone or misunderstood? Change is possible! I believe that inherent in each of us, there is internal strength, wisdom and the capacity for growth. Through a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship, I’m here to help you heal, learn and connect. My approach is warm, non-judgmental and collaborative. I work in a holistic way that combines empathy and exploration to help you feel heard and foster self-awareness with more direct approaches to help you recognize unhealthy patterns, alleviate symptoms, and make lasting changes.
Ruth Brosius
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Mateo, CA 94402
My approach to therapy focuses on creating a safe, authentic place to explore feelings, patterns and options. I help clients articulate goals for therapy so that together we can create a positive, productive therapeutic relationship. Working in private practice for over 14 years, I've seen individuals experiencing a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, divorce, complex PTSD, grief, body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), eating disorders, self-harming behaviors (cutting), parenting issues, and all types of relationship struggles.
My approach to therapy focuses on creating a safe, authentic place to explore feelings, patterns and options. I help clients articulate goals for therapy so that together we can create a positive, productive therapeutic relationship. Working in private practice for over 14 years, I've seen individuals experiencing a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, divorce, complex PTSD, grief, body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), eating disorders, self-harming behaviors (cutting), parenting issues, and all types of relationship struggles.
Erica Nelson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Mateo, CA 94402
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.
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Gottman Method Therapists
How does the Gottman method work?
One of the core doctrines of the Gottman method is that negative emotions hurt relationships about five times more than positive emotions help them. Thus, couples require five times more positive interactions than negative interactions with each other. The therapist will guide clients on how to improve communication and understanding of each other to manage conflict and have their emotional needs met. The therapist will also advise couples on how to repair relations with each other when conflict arises, and therefore avoid lasting damage.
Is the Gottman method evidence-based?
Yes, this method is an evidence-based approach to couples therapy. The method is based on more than 40 years of research by Drs. John and Julie Gottman, the psychologists who developed the method. The Gottmans analyzed decades of data to draw conclusions about what types of interactions are likely to lead to specific results, and which interventions are most likely to lead to success. Studies have found that this approach leads to improvements in relationship satisfaction, intimacy, communication skills, and a lower rate of divorce.
How long does the Gottman method take?
The duration of treatment depends on the specific challenges clients face. Sessions are typically 60 to 90 minutes long, and an average course of treatment is around 10 sessions. In some cases, such as for couples dealing with a critical problem, the therapist will suggest an intensive course of treatment, with daily sessions over the first two to four days. Treatment is complete when the couple is satisfied and has met the goals they’ve set, and when the therapist believes they have the skills to continue on their own.
Is the Gottman method effective?
Through the Gottman method, couples can achieve changes that are real and sustainable. This treatment has been used for more than 40 years; the method is supported by empirical research, including randomized controlled trials that have demonstrated effectiveness in improving relationship outcomes for couples. Like any talk therapy, success or failure depends in large part on how committed the clients are to making positive changes and working toward results.