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Stress therapists in San Mateo, CA

Browse Stress therapists in San Mateo, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Menlo Park, California therapist: J. Rosalyn Diehl, licensed mental health counselor
Stress

J. Rosalyn Diehl

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPPC, LPC
Ongoing stress can leave you feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and disconnected from the things that matter most. Whether stress is related to relationships, work, family responsibilities, or life transitions, it can impact your mood, self-esteem, and sense of well-being. I help women better understand their stress patterns, develop practical coping skills, and create healthier ways of managing life's challenges.  
12 Years Experience
Online in San Mateo, CA (Online Only)
Menlo Park, California therapist: Stefani Largent, marriage and family therapist
Stress

Stefani Largent

Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Overwhelm  
17 Years Experience
In-Person Near San Mateo, CA
Online in San Mateo, CA
Menlo Park, California therapist: Dr. Daniele Levy, Bay Area Cognitive Therapy, psychologist
Stress

Dr. Daniele Levy, Bay Area Cognitive Therapy

Psychologist, PhD, MBA
In my approach to treating stress, I prioritize evidence-based strategies that empower individuals to navigate life’s pressures more effectively. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I help clients identify stressors and the unhelpful thought patterns that amplify them. We work together to reframe these thoughts, develop practical coping strategies, and incorporate relaxation techniques. My aim is to build resilience and equip clients with lasting tools to manage stress, enhance their well-being, and improve their overall quality of life. Whether you're dealing with work challenges, family dynamics, or other stress-inducing factors, I collaborate with you to find personalized solutions that foster lasting change.  
17 Years Experience
In-Person Near San Mateo, CA
Online in San Mateo, CA
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Palo Alto, California therapist: Anders Greenwood, psychologist
Stress

Anders Greenwood

Psychologist, Psy.D, Ph.D.
I enjoy helping clients accept and like themselves, organize around strengths, achieve greater emotional presence, think clearly, and let go of shame, guilt and old habits of emotional survival. I believe therapy should lead to better decisions, as well as improved quality of life and relationships.  
23 Years Experience
In-Person Near San Mateo, CA
Palo Alto, California therapist: Mary Knoblock, DNH, hypnotherapist
Stress

Mary Knoblock, DNH

Hypnotherapist, DNH, RTT Practitioner, Hypnotist, Holistic Naturopath Practitioner, Spiritual Counselor
I help clients overcome stress with using tools to rapidly and effectively reduce the amount of stress, find root cause and help lead them through it!  
11 Years Experience
Online in San Mateo, CA (Online Only)
Newport Beach, California therapist: Romina Schnelle, marriage and family therapist
Stress

Romina Schnelle

Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Stress can take a toll on both your mental and physical well-being, leaving you feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or constantly on edge. Whether you're managing work demands, caregiving responsibilities, relationship challenges, or major life transitions, chronic stress can make it difficult to feel balanced and present. Together, we'll identify the factors contributing to your stress, develop practical coping strategies, and strengthen your resilience. My goal is to help you navigate life's challenges with greater confidence, improve your overall well-being, and create a more sustainable sense of balance.  
6 Years Experience
Online in San Mateo, CA (Online Only)
Berkeley, California therapist: Kim Christine Stevens, marriage and family therapist
Stress

Kim Christine Stevens

Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Stress can be a big part of being alive today. I love supporting my clients through their stress issues.  
11 Years Experience
In-Person Near San Mateo, CA
Online in San Mateo, CA
San Francisco, California therapist: Lisa Abdilova Andresen, licensed clinical social worker
Stress

Lisa Abdilova Andresen

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Feeling overwhelmed by pressure and responsibilities? Learn how to tolerate major stressors, self-regulate in distress, and unwind in order to recharge. Optimize your resilience in order to let go of whatever's been holding you back. I specialize in supporting high-achievers and entrepreneurs who often remain successful even while struggling.  
9 Years Experience
In-Person Near San Mateo, CA
Online in San Mateo, CA
Alameda, California therapist: Sarah Wagner LMFT Corp, marriage and family therapist
Stress

Sarah Wagner LMFT Corp

Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, MBA
Stress often intensifies during major life transitions—career shifts, parenting, relocation, or relationship changes. Through an attachment-informed and emotion-focused approach, we explore how stress impacts connection and communication. Using IFS, we identify protective patterns such as irritability, withdrawal, or self-criticism, and strengthen internal self-leadership. Therapy helps you respond rather than react, fostering resilience both internally and relationally.  
6 Years Experience
In-Person Near San Mateo, CA
Online in San Mateo, CA
San Francisco, California therapist: Dr. Christina Charlotin, psychologist
Stress

Dr. Christina Charlotin

Psychologist, Psy.D.
Coping tools to better manage stress.  
14 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.

Stress therapists in San Mateo, CA Statistics

Stress therapists in San Mateo, CA average 15 years of experience and charge around $205 per session. 99% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (60%), Psychodynamic Therapy (41%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (37%).

Average years in practice

15 Years Experience

Average cost per session

$205

Accept insurance

32%

Offer sliding scale

50%

Gender ID

70% Female
25% Male
3% Non-Binary
2% Gender Fluid

Session Type

62% In Person and Online
37% Online Only
1% In Person Only

Top Treatment Approaches

60% Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
41% Psychodynamic Therapy
37% Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian)
33% Somatic Therapy
33% Existential / Humanistic Therapy
31% Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
29% Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

Ages Served

98% Adult
59% Young Adult
50% Senior
41% Teen
20% Children

Client Focus

64% Women
44% LGBTQ+
37% Men
26% Christian
25% Hispanic / Latino

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