San Mateo Child And Family Counseling Center

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.