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Therapy in Palo Alto, CA

Our Palo Alto office offers in-person therapy for children, teens, adults, couples, and families. Whether you’re seeking support for anxiety, OCD, depression, or relationship concerns, our care coordinators can help you connect with a therapist whose experience and approach fit your needs.

Located near California Avenue, our office provides a convenient place to receive care close to home, school, or work.

Why Choose Palo Alto Therapy?

Thoughtful Therapist Matching

We’ll help you find the therapist who is best suited to your unique needs.

Evidence-Based Treatment

Our therapists use research-supported approaches to provide care that is thoughtful, personalized, and focused on meaningful change.

Experienced Clinicians

Our therapists participate in ongoing consultation, supervision, and continuing education to provide high-quality care.

Flexible Scheduling

Weekday, evening, Saturday, in-person, and secure online appointments are available.

Meet Our Palo Alto Therapists

Our Palo Alto clinicians offer different specialties, treatment approaches, and age ranges. Explore their profiles to learn more about their training and the clients they support.

Not sure which therapist to choose? Our care coordinators can help you explore a match based on your concerns, preferences, and scheduling needs.

Lani Gingras Cognitive Behavioral Therapist

Lani Gingras, AMFT | Anxiety & OCD Therapist

Cognitive Behavioral and ERP Therapist, AMFT Under Licensed Supervision
Anxiety, depression & stress. Children, teens & adults.
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Palo Alto Therapy Therapist Vanessa Mendoza

Vanessa Mendoza, AMFT | Couples, Family & Individual Therapist

Cognitive Behavioral, ERP, and Couples Therapist, AMFT Under Licensed Supervision
Anxiety, Depression & Couples. Children, Teens, & Adults.
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Brendan Bedolla, LMFT Therapist

Brendan Bedolla, LPCC

Cognitive Behavioral, ERP, & Couples Therapist
Anxiety & depression. 6+ years. Children, teens & adults. Couples and Families.
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Amanda Bautista Therapist

Amanda Stewart, LMFT

Cognitive Behavioral and ERP Therapist
Anxiety, OCD & depression. Teens & adults.
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Hope Son Therapist at Palo Alto Therapy

Hope Son, AMFT | Couples & Individual Therapist

Cognitive Behavioral, ERP, and Couples Therapist, AMFT Under Licensed Supervision
Anxiety, Depression & Couples. Teens, & Adults.
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Hong-Ha Vuong, AMFT, therapist at Palo Alto Therapy

Hong-Ha Vuong, AMFT, APCC

Cognitive Behavioral and ERP Therapist, AMFT, APCC Under Licensed Supervision
Anxiety, OCD & depression. Speaks Vietnamese. Children, teens & adults.
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Hannah Bodin, AMFT, CBT Therapist at Palo Alto Therapy

Hannah Bodin, AMFT

Cognitive Behavioral and ERP Therapist, AMFT, Under Licensed Supervision
Anxiety, ADHD & autism. Children, teens & adults.
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Jacquelyn Jacqui Lewis Therapist

Jacquelyn “Jacqui” Lewis, LMFT, ATR-BC, CCTP, ACCTS

Cognitive Behavioral and ERP Therapist
OCD, PTSD & art therapy. 10+ years. Teens & adults.
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Michael Tran, Therapist at Palo Alto Therapy

Michael Tran, LMFT

Cognitive Behavioral and ERP Therapist
Anxiety, OCD & life transitions. Play therapy. Children, teens & adults.
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Sarah Covert, CBT Therapist at Palo Alto Therapy

Sarah Covert, AMFT

Cognitive Behavioral, ERP, and Couples Therapist, AMFT, Under Licensed Supervision
Anxiety, grief & trauma. Children, teens & adults.
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Bella Stitt, LMFT, Therapist at Palo Alto Therapy

Bella Stitt, LMFT

Cognitive Behavioral, ERP, and Couples Therapist
OCD, anxiety & couples therapy. 10+ years. Teens & adults.
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Lauren Timmerman, Therapist at Palo Alto Therapy

Lauren Timmerman, LCSW

Cognitive Behavioral and ERP Therapist
Anxiety, OCD & eating disorders. EMDR trained. Children, teens & adults.
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Deborah Brewer, LCSW, Clinic Director at Palo Alto Therapy

Deborah Brewer, LCSW – Clinic Director

Cognitive Behavioral and ERP Therapist, ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider, Certified SPACE Therapist, BTTI Certified
OCD, anxiety & ADHD. SPACE certified. 10+ years. Children, teens & adults.
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Kelli Morton Palo Alto Therapy Therapist

Kelli Morton, LMFT

Cognitive Behavioral, ERP, and Couples Therapist
Anxiety, Depression, & Life Transitions, Children, Teens, Adults, Couples, & Families
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Nancy Stephenson, Therapist at Palo Alto Therapy

Nancy Stephenson, LPCC

Cognitive Behavioral and ERP Therapist
Anxiety, OCD & depression. 10+ years. Children, teens & adults.
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Sarah C, CBT Therapist at Palo Alto Therapy

Sarah Chelew, AMFT

Cognitive Behavioral, ERP, and Couples Therapist AMFT, Under Licensed Supervision
Anxiety, OCD & couples therapy. Children, teens & adults.
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Deborah Coblentz, LMFT, Therapist at Palo Alto Therapy

Deborah Coblentz, LMFT

Cognitive Behavioral and ERP Therapist
Anxiety, OCD & depression. 10+ years. Children, teens & adults.
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Jacqueline Eaton-Willard, Therapist at Palo Alto Therapy

Jacqueline Eaton-Willard, LMFT

Cognitive Behavioral and ERP Therapist
Anxiety, OCD & depression. 10+ years experience. Children, teens & adults.
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Jenny Hays, Therapist at Palo Alto Therapy

Jennifer “Jenny” Hays, LMFT – Clinical Manager

Cognitive Behavioral and ERP Therapist
Anxiety, OCD & depression. Drama therapy trained. 10+ years. Children, teens & adults.
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Nicole Brunn Therapist

Nicole Brunn, LMFT, LPCC

Cognitive Behavioral and ERP Therapist
OCD, ADHD & trauma specialist. Dual licensed. Pre-teens, teens & adults.
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Ernie Schmidt, LCSW, Founder of Palo Alto Therapy

Founder | Anxiety & OCD Specialist | Cognitive Behavioral & ERP Therapist

Cognitive Behavioral and ERP Therapist
Anxiety & OCD specialist. Founder. 15+ years. Adults only.
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Our Evidence-Based Approach

At Palo Alto Therapy, we believe therapy should be compassionate, collaborative, and supported by research.

Rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach, our therapists tailor treatment to your goals using interventions that have been shown to be effective through scientific research.

Ready to Get Started?

Taking the first step toward therapy can feel difficult, but you don’t have to figure it out alone. Whether you’re looking for support for yourself, your child, your teen, your relationship, or your family, our Care Coordinators are here to help you find the therapist who best fits your needs.

Schedule a free 15-minute consultation today and let us help you take the next step toward lasting change.

Other therapeutic approaches may also be incorporated based on individual needs, including:

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Mindfulness-Based interventions

Our Palo Alto Office

Our Palo Alto office provides a welcoming, comfortable, and private environment where clients of all ages can feel supported from the moment they arrive.

Location

Palo Alto: Sherman Ave and El Camino Real, near California Ave, about 7 minutes from Highway 280 and 10 minutes from Highway 101.

Parking

Free onsite parking

Frequently Asked Questions

Many new clients can schedule an initial consultation within just a few days. Our Care Coordinators will discuss your availability and help match you with an appropriate therapist.

Our Care Coordinators will learn about your goals, preferences, scheduling needs, and the concerns bringing you to therapy before recommending the therapist who best fits your situation.

We are at 407 Sherman Avenue, Suite C, Palo Alto, CA 94306, at Sherman and Ash near California Avenue.

Free two-hour street parking and two nearby parking lots are available. Check posted restrictions when parking.

The therapist profiles above show clinicians currently offering appointments at our Palo Alto office. Contact our care coordinators to confirm current openings.

Evening and Saturday appointments may be available, depending on the clinician. Let our team know your preferred times.

Visit our FAQ page to see fees and insurance information or contact our care coordinators to confirm your therapist’s rate and discuss out-of-network reimbursement options.