Maria Levy is a dedicated Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) who understands that effective therapy hinges on the establishment of trust, a willingness to be vulnerable, and a commitment to authenticity. She works with those who seek a more balanced sense of self, employing a direct, transparent, and insight-oriented approach. Maria utilizes cognitive behavioral techniques alongside evidence-based practices to guide clients in overcoming challenges related to mood disorders, managing anxiety, and recovering from caregiver burnout. As a family educator and a certified SoulCollage® facilitator, she infuses her practice with a sense of humor where appropriate, believing it to be essential in this line of work. Maria specializes in supporting adolescents and young adults facing eating disorders and provides invaluable assistance to their families. Her wide range of expertise includes addressing low self-esteem, relationship discord, parenting challenges, assertiveness concerns, and cross-cultural issues. Furthermore, Maria is passionate about helping individuals achieve work-life balance and is knowledgeable in Family Based Therapy. She firmly believes in the power of collaboration with other treatment providers to deliver holistic care for her clients.

Dr. Sandra Lynn Beyerle is a dedicated psychologist who specializes in treating individuals and couples. She is committed to helping clients ease their distress and discover greater meaning in life and connection in their relationships. With a relational and supportive approach, Dr. Beyerle addresses underlying issues to foster resolution, alleviating symptoms of sadness, anxiety, and depression, while assisting individuals in building self-esteem and a conscious relationship with their inner selves. Her guidance offers a fresh perspective, enabling clients to uncover their strength and courage, clarify their thoughts, and rekindle passions that may have dimmed over time. While the journey of psychotherapy can be challenging, it often leads to surprising and profound changes in one’s life. Dr. Beyerle works with those who feel depressed, unfulfilled, or dissatisfied in their relationships, recognizing that every suffering has its roots. She delves into current life challenges, examines personal history, and explores dreams to uncover deeper desires and their significance. With expertise in managing issues related to depression, anxiety, and adjustment, she helps clients navigate life's transitions and pursue personal development. Encountering disillusionment, career setbacks, creative blocks, personal losses, or significant life changes are transformed into opportunities for growth through her integration of Jungian training and spirituality, all aimed at supporting the individuation process.

Christina Martinez, a dedicated marriage and family therapist associate, believes that while the journey of healing can be arduous, the rewards are immeasurable. She draws inspiration from the words of Victoria Arlen, recognizing that pain often serves a deeper purpose, even when it feels overwhelming. Christina understands that our relationships within family systems often shape our responses to pain, which can lead to struggles with depression, anxiety, or the instinct to numb our emotions. Through her compassionate approach, she emphasizes the importance of experiencing, holding space for, and ultimately releasing pain—a pathway toward healing that brings heart and mind into harmony, cultivating acceptance, peace, and understanding. As a heart-centered therapist, Christina employs a 'bottom-up' perspective, driven by her passion for universal truths, human connection, and the nurturing of self-worth. Her foundational knowledge encompasses Attachment Theory, Systems Theory, Structural Theory, Internal Family Systems Theory, and Object Relations, combined with mindfulness practices. Recognizing the sanctity of the therapeutic process, Christina creates a supportive and accepting space where individuals can embrace their vulnerabilities and unburden their hearts. It is her privilege to accompany clients on their unique healing journeys.

Mimi Maslan is a compassionate Marriage & Family Therapist with a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT). She specializes in helping preteens, teens, and adults navigate through complex issues such as addiction, relationship difficulties, and trauma. With a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by individuals and families, Mimi offers a supportive space where clients can explore their feelings and experiences. Her expertise spans various concerns including bipolar disorder, anxiety, grief, and LGBTQ+ issues, making her a versatile therapist for a diverse clientele. Mimi employs an integrative approach to therapy, incorporating methods such as Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to cater to the specific needs of each client. With a focus on family and marital dynamics, she fosters a healing environment that promotes growth and resilience, helping her clients emerge stronger through life's transitions.

San Mateo is a compassionate Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, who thrives on working with an array of clients, including children, teens, individual adults, and couples. Many clients seek San's expertise when facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, and marital issues, seeking to rekindle emotional and physical connections within their partnerships. Understanding that each person is unique, San emphasizes a client-centered philosophy and an integrative approach tailored to individual needs. Leading a group practice with seven dedicated therapists, San ensures that clients are expertly matched with the therapist who best fits their specific situation. The practice employs a variety of modalities, including psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, existential-humanistic, family systems, and narrative therapies. For children, the incorporation of sand play therapy along with expressive arts and play therapy fosters a nurturing environment for growth. San holds a Master’s degree from NDNU in Clinical Psychology and a Bachelor’s degree from Stanford University in History. With personal experience as the parent of four children, two of whom are internationally adopted, San brings a deep understanding to the therapeutic process. Previously, San has successfully led therapy initiatives for children, teens, and their families at StarVista. Committed to creating transformative change, San looks forward to guiding clients on their journey to wellness.

Dr. Cynthia Medina is a licensed psychologist with a focus on child and adolescent evaluations. Holding a PhD from Palo Alto University, she has been dedicated to supporting children aged 6 to 10 through addressing challenges related to attention, executive functioning, learning difficulties, anxiety, depression, and behavioral issues since her graduation in 2005. Dr. Medina conducts comprehensive psychological and psychoeducational evaluations, which often encompass assessments of cognitive and emotional functioning, memory, and academic achievement. In addition to her expertise, she offers cognitive evaluations for private school applications, ensuring a thorough understanding of her clients' needs. Based in San Mateo, California, Dr. Medina is committed to guiding families through the evaluation process and empowering children to thrive.

Dr. Melissa Risso is a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a PhD and an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist and Sexuality Educator. She specializes in helping adults and elders navigate their most pressing challenges, including sexual abuse, relationship issues, and intimacy concerns. With a profound understanding of the complexities of human relationships, Dr. Risso employs a variety of therapeutic modalities such as Somatic Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and the Gottman Method to address each client's unique context. Known for her non-judgmental listening and insightful guidance, she is particularly skilled in working with issues that many other therapists shy away from, including sexual difficulties and histories of trauma. Dr. Risso's belief that everyone has a meaningful story to tell drives her passion for creating a safe and supportive environment where individuals and couples can explore their challenges. Together, she collaborates with her clients to co-create tailored plans for growth and healing, ensuring that they feel heard, understood, and empowered on their journey to a better life.

George Payapilly is a compassionate Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) dedicated to welcoming individuals of all ages—teens, adults, and elders—into a supportive therapeutic journey. He understands the unique challenges each person faces, from anxiety to family conflicts and relationship issues. With a strength-based approach, George fosters an environment where clients can explore their distinctive qualities and inherent gifts, often illuminating strengths amidst life's difficulties. He employs various therapeutic modalities, including somatic experiencing, solution-focused strategies, creative play, mindfulness, holistic practices, strategic family therapy, and spirituality, tailored to meet each individual's needs. Having worked extensively in community settings with individuals, groups, and families, George draws from his rich multicultural background to offer diverse perspectives that empower clients to thrive. His genuine interest in collaboration ensures that together, clients and George will discover the most beneficial therapeutic techniques to navigate their paths to a more fulfilling life.

Larry Santiago is a compassionate Marriage and Family Therapist with a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. With a wealth of experience working with preteens, children, teens, and adults, he has developed a deep understanding of the struggles individuals and families face, including issues related to depression, life transitions, and childhood challenges. Larry employs a diverse range of therapeutic modalities such as Expressive Arts, Positive Psychology, and Trauma-Focused therapy, ensuring that each client's unique needs are met with culturally sensitive and integrative approaches. His practices encompass structural family therapy, psychodynamic methods, and dialectical behavior therapy, all aimed at fostering meaningful change. Whether working with couples, individuals, or families, Larry's warm demeanor and commitment to humanistic and experiential therapy create a safe environment for growth and healing.

Cristina Schmalisch aims to meet clients where they are in their journey of self-discovery and healing. She specializes in addressing a wide array of challenges, including anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship problems, and ADHD, while ensuring that these struggles do not define her clients as individuals or couples. Non-judgment and a strengths-based approach are fundamental principles in Cristina's work. She offers numerous skills and tools, but perhaps the most vital element is the collaborative exploration of how individuals perceive themselves and their struggles. Cristina's ultimate goal is to help clients gain new perspectives on their challenges, fostering healing and enduring well-being. With extensive training in cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness, alongside a background in psychodynamic therapy, Cristina skillfully employs PACT to support couples in their unique journey. Her therapy is always goal-directed and personalized for each individual and couple. By making meaning and transcending suffering, Cristina empowers her clients to navigate their challenges and acquire fresh insights, ultimately lightening their life journey.

Roberta Sherwood is a compassionate Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) who specializes in helping individuals and couples navigate the complexities of their intimate relationships. With expertise in addressing divorce, relationship issues, intimacy, and life transitions, she adopts a humanistic approach combined with cognitive and behavioral skill building. Roberta fosters a supportive atmosphere, offering honest feedback to her clients as they embark on their journey toward a more fulfilling life. Her primary goal is to cultivate a safe and trusting environment where clients can openly explore their emotions and experiences. With various therapeutic modalities at her disposal, including mindfulness-based therapy and the Gottman Method, Roberta is dedicated to empowering her clients through meaningful therapeutic connections.

Meet Ornit Shoham, a compassionate Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, dedicated to supporting preteens, teenagers, and adults who are navigating the challenges of trauma, depression, and anxiety. Ornit understands that our inner beliefs significantly shape our lives, sense of self, and relationships. She creates a safe, judgment-free space where individuals can explore their unconscious feelings and beliefs through a process-oriented approach. With a focus on genuine therapeutic relationships, Ornit provides a comforting and insightful environment in which clients can feel seen and understood. Her eclectic and tailored methodology integrates various techniques such as EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and art therapy, allowing for a richer exploration of the authentic self and facilitating connections between one's inner and outer worlds. Ornit's commitment to alleviating internal stress and conflicts fosters compassion toward oneself and others, making her an invaluable guide on each individual's healing journey.

Dr. Sandra Sullivan is a licensed psychologist dedicated to guiding individuals through their most challenging moments. She recognizes that everyone experiences stress and difficult periods in their lives—be it during transitions, through troubled relationships, or when dealing with profound issues. Specializing in a variety of concerns including life transitions, relationship difficulties, divorce and separation, anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief, Dr. Sullivan provides a pathway to emotional well-being and resilience. With experience working with parents on early childhood issues, her integrative approach is grounded in a diverse array of healing disciplines and theories. Dr. Sullivan tailors her methods to each individual's unique circumstances, drawing from depth psychology, developmental perspectives, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and mindfulness practices. Committed to reducing stress and anxiety, she aims to help clients create fulfilling, meaningful lives. Whether through short-term or long-term therapy, consultations, or psychoeducation, Dr. Sullivan is dedicated to ensuring that her clients find a therapeutic approach that resonates with their needs. She extends her services to those considering therapy for themselves or loved ones, welcoming inquiries to explore how her expertise aligns with their situations and goals.