Inga Knudson, AMFT
Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
14583 Big Basin Way, Ste 2B, Saratoga, California 95070 | 669-240-3419
Do you find yourself at a crossroads in life? Maybe you need help navigating intense emotions, relationships or loss. Therapy can help restore a sense of agency and wholeness within yourself, joy and curiosity in your life and safety and freedom in relationships.
Annette Barnett, MA, AMFT 119490
Marriage and Family Therapist Associate
Available for Online Therapy
NEW ZOOM CLASS on healthy relationships - more info in my bio! FIRST CLASS FREE! FREE in-depth communication guidelines at my website. Couples and family therapy LIGHTS ME UP:)! I am a relationship specialist utilizing EFT, PACT, NVC & more
Taylor Wikel, MA, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Available for Online Therapy
Coming to therapy can be a vulnerable experience, which is why I aim to provide a safe, supportive, empathetic and nonjudgmental environment. Whatever you are struggling with, I will help you recognize your strengths in order to overcome your obstacles.
Madeleine Foster, MA, AMFT, APCC
Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Available for Online Therapy
My goal as a therapist is to build a relationship with you where you can speak freely. By talking freely, we will find clues to help develop a path to wellness, find the right coping mechanisms, and help you build a fulfilling life.
Katelin Hanhart, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Available for Online Therapy
Reaching out for help can be hard; I work on helping to make it a bit easier. My style is non-judgmental, supportive, and validating, while also being honest and direct. I look forward to hearing about how I can support you in your therapy process.
Kevin Fleming, Ph.D.
Coach/Change Agent/Consultant
Los Altos, California 94023 | 1-877-606-6161
Grey Matters Intl & Dr. Kevin Fleming(cited expert for NY Times, CNN, Fortune, Sporting News)is all about bold thinking & neuroscience innovation in getting mood/behavior change when shrinking,feel good self-help, and pills aren't cutting it. Indiv/couples/family.
Blythe Thomas, AMFT
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
14583 Big Basin Way, Suite 2B, Saratoga, California 95070 | (408) 256-3606
I believe that the three most helpful ingredients in an effective therapeutic relationship are trust, safety, and curiosity, and I enjoy helping to foster these elements in a client-therapist relationship.
Sean Sprigle, LPCC
Licensed professional clinical counselor
Available for Online Therapy
Hi there, my name is sean. My clients find me to be attentive, compassionate, patient, understanding, and knowledgeable. I have been told before that I’m easy to trust and people feel relaxed around me.
Barbara Pannoni, M.A., LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
1000 Fremont Avenue, Suite 152, Los Altos, California 94024 | 408-373-8611
I would be honored to join your journey to a happier, more authentic life. I provide a safe and nurturing space in which to explore your concerns, heal from what is hurting you, and grow into the full and satisfying life that is waiting for you.
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Los Altos is 37 miles south of San Francisco. It is a very small city, comprising just seven square miles. It originated as an area called Banks and Braes, but when the railroad entered the area in the early 1900s it became known as Los Altos. The nearby cities of Los Altos Hills, Palo Alto, Mountain View and Sunnyvale are similarly quiet suburban cities. The city boasts excellent public and private schools for families with children. The family can enjoy many outdoor activities, including Redwood Grove, a nature preserve with acres and acres of native plants and animals. Los Altos' greatest claim to fame is that it is where Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak built the first 50 Apple I computers in Jobs' garage.1
Mental Health in Los Altos
Individuals in Los Altos that live with mental illness or care for a loved one with a mental illness may need outside support from time to time. The Santa Clara County Chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness offers a number of support groups that seek to provide comfort and resources. Groups for consumers meet every Sunday each month. Those who care for someone who is mentally ill can participate in once-monthly meetings at various locations throughout Santa Clara County. Groups for residents who speak Spanish or Chinese are available as well. Please call 408-453-0400 for further details.2
Los Altos residents that need employment assistance can check their eligibility for the CalWORKs program, offered by the Santa Clara County Department of Employment and Benefit Services. The program provides job-related education and trainings to prepare participants for self-sufficiency. Assistance with resumes and applications is available, as are workshops for interview skills and job searches. Many other programs and services are available. Call 1-877-962-3633 for additional information.3
Current Education
Those who are interested in serving their community as a mental health counselor can obtain an advanced degree in counseling psychology from Palo Alto University. The program's courses are offered on nights and weekends to accommodate students' work and family schedules. Students obtain practical knowledge and skills in the classroom, as well as field experiences during which they can put their skills to the test. Options for emphasis in marriage and family therapy or professional clinical counseling are available. For more information about the program, call 650-417-2023.4 Upon graduation, students are eligible for licensure in California as a licensed practitioner, either as a Marriage and Family Therapist or a Professional Clinical Counselor.5
References
1. Wikipedia. (2017). Los Altos, California. Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Altos,_California.2. National Alliance on Mental Illness Santa Clara County. (2017). NAMI Santa Clara County Support Groups. Retrieved from http://www.namisantaclara.org/groups.htm.
3. County of Santa Clara. (2017). Financial Assistance: Employment Assistance. Retrieved from http://www.sccgov.org/sites/ssa/department%20of%20employment%20-%20benefit%20services/financial%20assistance%20(calworks,%20gen-%20assist-%20-%20more---)/employment%20assistance/Pages/Financial-Assistance--Employment-Assistance.aspx.
4. Palo Alto University. (2017). M.A. in Counseling Psychology. Retrieved from http://www.paloaltou.edu/degree-program/ma-counseling-mft-emphasis/about.
5. Palo Alto University. (2017). MFT/LPCC Licensure. Retrieved from http://www.paloaltou.edu/degree-program/ma-counseling-mft-emphasis/mft-licensure.
Los Altos is located in Santa Clara County, California. It has a land area of 6.47 square miles and a water area of 0.00 square miles. The population of Los Altos is 30,700 people with 10,877 households and a median annual income of $175,938. .
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Professional, private counseling in Los Altos is extremely affordable for nearly everyone. This area ranks among the top of income earners for the entire nation and therfore hiring a therapist is not a financial issue for most people living here. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local Los Altos public health department.