San Mateo, CA Local Support & Community Resources

Edna Arbetman, an accomplished MFT, brings over four decades of experience in providing therapy to teens and adults. Graduating from California State University, Hayward in 1981, Edna specializes in addressing significant topics such as Adoption, Parenting, and Trauma and PTSD. With an empathetic approach, she skillfully navigates general issues including Grief, Mood Disorders, Relationship Issues, and Self-Esteem challenges. Utilizing a range of effective therapy types, including EMDR, Eclectic methods, and Psychodynamic techniques, she offers compassionate and individualized support to those seeking to improve their emotional well-being. Edna is dedicated to empowering her clients through every step of their healing journey, making her a highly valuable resource for individuals and families alike.

Edna Avraham, a seasoned Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), brings over 30 years of experience to her practice, specializing in couples’ dynamics, attachment styles, and sexual relationship issues. She adeptly assists unhappy couples in resolving their challenges through practical, effective counseling, both individually and together. Edna understands the nuances of emotional closeness, intimacy, and various relationship conflicts. Her warm and interactive style empowers her clients to transform obstacles into the enriching relationships they desire. With a keen ability to identify core issues and relationship dynamics, she applies the Differentiation model, attachment theory, and insights from recent brain research to facilitate meaningful change. As a divorce coach and mediator, Edna provides invaluable support to couples navigating cooperative separations, equipping them with communication strategies, emotional management skills, and co-parenting techniques. Her compassionate guidance helps families create smoother post-divorce relationships, enhancing the well-being of both parents and children.

Alvin Custodio is a dedicated Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) with over a decade of experience in guiding adults and adolescents through life's challenges, including depression, anxiety, and interpersonal relationship issues. He understands that the search for a therapist can often feel overwhelming, filled with feelings of anxiety and skepticism. He believes the cornerstone of effective therapy is a strong, trusting relationship where clients feel genuinely valued and respected as they navigate their vulnerabilities. Alvin, a bi-cultural American-Filipino psychotherapist, employs an eclectic approach that incorporates both Psycho-dynamic and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), tailored to meet the unique needs of individuals, couples, and families. His commitment to fostering a meaningful therapeutic connection allows clients to explore aspects of themselves that may have been previously locked away. Alvin provides a warm and inviting atmosphere, inviting those who seek his services to consider the opportunity to connect with him on their journey to healing and growth.