Psychodynamic therapists in San Mateo, CA
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Psychodynamic
Yesenia Villa | Integrative Health
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, ATR
Hi, I'm Yesenia. I am a bilingual, virtual, private pay psychotherapist and art therapist with an emphasis on somatic practices, mindfulness, self-compassion, and rapid release and change work. My approach is holistic, as alternatively, I also practice as a Certified Integrative Foot Zoning Practitioner out of Half Moon Bay, CA, and have a deep understanding of our mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual bodies and the imbalances which may ail them.
14 Years Experience
In-Person Near San Mateo, CA
Online in San Mateo, CA
Psychodynamic
Laurie Gulutzan
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Are you feeling disconnected, frustrated or overwhelmed? Do you find it a struggle to build close, intimate relationships or to deeply connect to those closest to you? If you are looking to improve the quality of you most important relationships or to feel more skillful in building new relationships, I would look forward to working with you.
21 Years Experience
In-Person Near San Mateo, CA
Online in San Mateo, CA
Psychodynamic
J. Rosalyn Diehl
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPPC, LPC
My focus areas include women's emotional wellness, relationship anxiety, and the patterns that impact connection, self-worth, and emotional well-being. I also support clients navigating major life transitions, including relationship changes, career shifts, family conflict, and recovery from narcissistic abuse or unhealthy relationship dynamics. Together, we'll identify recurring patterns, heal emotional wounds, strengthen boundaries, and develop healthier, more secure ways of relating to yourself and others.
12 Years Experience
Online in San Mateo, CA (Online Only)
Psychodynamic
Stefani Largent
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
IN-OFFICE & VIDEO SESSIONS...
I provide one-on-one psychotherapy and counseling services to adult clients who are struggling through difficult life transitions. My approach is warm, friendly and interactive. Therapy is strength-based, goal oriented and solution focused. I specialize in treating women's issues and challenges. All genders, gender identities and gender expressions welcomed. In-office and convenient video therapy sessions offered.
Please inquire about current availability status and complimentary 15-minute phone consultations.
17 Years Experience
In-Person Near San Mateo, CA
Online in San Mateo, CA
Psychodynamic
Mary Knoblock, DNH
Hypnotherapist, DNH, RTT Practitioner, Hypnotist, Holistic Naturopath Practitioner, Spiritual Counselor
Mary Knoblock, Holistic Health Practitioner, Doctor of Natural Health DNH, Duke Certified Integrative Medicine Health Coach, Emotion Code Practitioner and Hypnotist, Clinical Rapid Transformation Therapy Practitioner and Kings College London MSc Psychology & Neuroscience Candidate 28’ with over 10 years experience helping clients with Depression, Anxiety, Addictions, Anorexia, Sports Performance, Chronic Pain, Mood Disorders, PTSD, Complex Trauma, Health and Wellness Goals, Childhood trauma, Fibromyalgia, Auto Immune disorders, Panic Disorders, Cancer, End of Life, Bipolar Disorder, and more - offering modalities that are highly effective all via online sessions from anywhere in the world.
11 Years Experience
Online in San Mateo, CA (Online Only)
Psychodynamic
Sarah Wagner LMFT Corp
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, MBA
I am a mother, a healer, an ally, a CrossFitter, Jewish-American, CIS-gendered, queer woman. I am exposed to both privilege and marginalization and although I do not have shared experiences with all intersectionalities, I offer an unconditional curiosity that allows for a safe and transformative space. I am direct, compassionate, relational, ethical non-monogomy/poly-friendly, trauma-informed, BIPOC allied, sex worker friendly, LGBTQIA2S+ allied, and spiritual... just a flavor of what you will get with me.
6 Years Experience
In-Person Near San Mateo, CA
Online in San Mateo, CA
Psychodynamic
Courtland McPherson
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LCSW
You’re feeling stuck, disconnected, burned out, or just not like yourself. Maybe your relationships feel strained. Maybe work consumes everything. Maybe you’re wondering, is this really it?
Many of the folks I work with aren’t in crisis. They’re functioning. But they’re carrying stress, loneliness, relationship challenges, self-doubt, or a growing sense that they’ve lost touch with themselves somewhere along the way.
I help folks like you navigate that stress, depression, those relationship challenges, life transitions, parenthood, and the quiet loneliness that often comes with modern life. My approach is straightforward, practical, and jargon-free.
Together, we’ll identify what’s keeping you stuck, strengthen your relationships, and help you build a life that feels more meaningful, connected, and aligned with who you want to be.
Stop scrolling, stop second-guessing, and take the next step. Schedule your free 20-minute consultation today. The life you’re looking for won’t change until you do!
17 Years Experience
Online in San Mateo, CA (Online Only)
Psychodynamic
Elaine Skoulas
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.A., LMFT
Many of the people who reach out to me have spent years holding everything together. They are thoughtful, capable, and deeply caring. Other people depend on them. From the outside, their lives often look successful. Inside, they are anxious, exhausted, overwhelmed, or wondering why they cannot seem to relax, even when life is going well.
I specialize in trauma, anxiety, chronic stress, chronic pain and illness, addiction, and the long term effects of living in survival mode. My approach integrates EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, Pain Reprocessing Therapy, and psychodynamic therapy to help address both the emotional and physical effects of trauma and chronic stress.
Therapy offers the opportunity to understand the patterns that developed for good reasons, while creating new experiences that allow those patterns to begin changing. I provide secure online therapy throughout California and in person in West Los Angeles.
8 Years Experience
In-Person Near San Mateo, CA
Online in San Mateo, CA
Psychodynamic
Mary Ramatici
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, MSW
What makes my practice different is simple: you are never just a diagnosis or a checklist to me. I take the time to truly get to know you, your story, and what healing looks like for you specifically, because no two people's journeys are the same. If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like you're carrying more than you can hold on your own, this is your sign to reach out. You don't have to have it all figured out before you contact me. All you need is a willingness to start, and I'll meet you right where you are.
6 Years Experience
Online in San Mateo, CA (Online Only)
Psychodynamic
Marcelle Little
Marriage and Family Therapist, MPH, MA
I take a holistic approach to healing to integrate the physical body, emotions, nervous system, mind, and spirt as well as honor the lived experiences of diverse cultures, beliefs, and traditions. I have experience in private practice as well as intensive outpatient settings, working with teens, adults, couples, and families.
9 Years Experience
In-Person Near San Mateo, CA
Online in San Mateo, CA
San Mateo is a Bay Area city on the Peninsula between San Francisco and Silicon Valley, part of one of the most expensive real estate markets in the world, and home to a large proportion of technology industry workers whose work-related stressors—alongside the intense financial pressure of Peninsula housing costs—shape much of the local mental health demand. The city has a significant East and Southeast Asian population, including large Filipino and Chinese-American communities, for whom culturally competent therapy that addresses specific cultural dynamics around family, stigma, and identity is an important consideration. A well-developed private therapy sector serves the affluent professional community, and telehealth has extended the effective therapy market across the Bay Area. Common therapy concerns include tech industry burnout, housing cost anxiety and financial stress, Asian-American identity and family dynamics, relationship difficulties, and the paradox of acute psychological distress in an objectively privileged material environment.
Psychodynamic Therapy therapists in San Mateo, CA Statistics
Psychodynamic Therapy therapists in San Mateo, CA average 14 years of experience and charge around $216 per session. 99% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (79%), Depression (70%), and Trauma and PTSD (59%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$216
Accept insurance
32%
Offer sliding scale
51%
Gender ID
| 67% |
Female |
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| 30% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 62% |
In Person and Online |
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| 37% |
Online Only |
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| 1% |
In Person Only |
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Top Specialties
| 79% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 70% | Depression |
| 59% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 57% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 51% | Stress |
| 50% | Loss or Grief |
| 49% | Self Esteem |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 68% | Young Adult |
| 50% | Teen |
| 45% | Senior |
| 18% | Children |
Client Focus
| 56% | Women |
| 44% | LGBTQ+ |
| 39% | Men |
| 25% | Christian |
| 24% | Hispanic / Latino |