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Palo Alto, CA

Palo Alto, CA

Palo Alto, California, is a vibrant city known for its cultural diversity, dynamic tech industry, and community engagement. However, the high cost of living and competitive housing market can strain residents' financial health, contributing to stress and anxiety. Despite a well-educated populace and ample access to healthcare, mental health challenges persist as families navigate economic pressures and the demands of daily life. The community's youth, in particular, may struggle with issues related to academic performance and social expectations, further impacting their mental wellness. Fortunately, Palo Alto offers a wealth of mental health resources, including counseling services, crisis intervention, and support programs tailored to various needs. This directory serves as a valuable guide to explore the extensive local services available, empowering residents to foster mental well-being and community connection amidst the pressures of modern living.

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Wynn Anderson

Wynn Anderson

Palo Alto, CA
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Wynn Anderson, MA, LMFT, is a dedicated Marriage & Family Therapist who specializes in guiding clients through significant life changes and unexpected challenges. She works with individuals grappling with anxiety, depression, sleep disturbances, relationship issues, school challenges, and ADHD. Her compassionate, client-centered approach allows her clients to uncover core issues while building the skills necessary for long-term success. With extensive experience in counseling across all life stages, Wynn incorporates advanced training in behavioral sleep medicine and CBT-I obtained from the University of Pennsylvania into her practice. By utilizing a range of integrative, evidence-based therapies—including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based interventions, and positive psychology—she assists clients in examining the aspects of their lives that may not be serving them. Together with her clients, Wynn develops tailored plans aimed at achieving their goals and enhancing their quality of life. She believes that through active participation, clients can cultivate lives filled with joy and meaning, empowering them to navigate current and future challenges with confidence. When individuals are ready to embark on a transformative journey, Wynn Anderson is prepared to support and guide them every step of the way.
Specialties
ADHD Anxiety Depression General Mental Health Grief Parenting Relationship Stress Sleeping Well Student Life
Lisa Ann Herendeen

Lisa Ann Herendeen

Palo Alto, CA
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Lisa Ann Herendeen is a dedicated Clinical Social Worker and therapist with over 20 years of experience in family therapy and education. She believes in the power of therapy to foster a more peaceful and harmonious life, one that embraces both challenges and joys. Her style is warm, empathic, and collaborative, employing evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and brain science to address common issues like Depression, Anxiety, and Parenting. Lisa provides support across various modalities, catering to individuals, couples, and families, and utilizes diverse therapy types including Trauma-Focused therapy, Positive Psychology, and Family Systems. Her profound understanding of life transitions equips her to assist clients from all backgrounds—whether it’s launching into adulthood, navigating the complexities of parenting troubled teens, or reorganizing after a divorce. Lisa's commitment to fostering positive change is rooted in her own transformative experiences and years of practice in mindfulness meditation and somatic approaches, which she integrates into her therapeutic work. She welcomes individuals to explore their potential for change with her support.
Specialties
Anxiety Cancer Depression Mindfulness Parenting
Lisa Austin

Lisa Austin

Palo Alto, CA
Psychologist, PHD
Dr. Lisa Austin is a licensed psychologist with over 20 years of experience, specializing in interpersonal dynamics and life transitions. Her clinical focus encompasses relationship enhancement, supporting couples coping with infertility, and providing intensive therapy during crisis situations. Utilizing an evidence-based model developed by Dr. John Gottman, Dr. Austin has a proven track record of transforming relationships and deepening intimacy. With a rich background that includes roles as a student counselor and a child advocate for the National Center for Youth Law, she brings a compassionate approach to her work with couples, families, adolescents, and adult individuals. Dr. Austin conducts her sessions in Palo Alto and offers telemedicine services across California. In addition to her clinical practice, she has dedicated over a decade to educating future mental health professionals as an Adjunct Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Stanford University's School of Medicine. Dr. Austin's academic credentials include a doctoral degree from the California School of Professional Psychology, pre-doctoral training at California Pacific Medical Center, and a post-doctoral fellowship focused on sexual issues related to lifespan development, complemented by her honors bachelor's degree from Swarthmore College.
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Specialties
Relationship Stress

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