Carol Jaron, MS, MFT, CHT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
205 East Third Avenue, Suite 205, San Mateo, California 94401 | (415) 541-5004/650-464-4387
My role is understanding you and what you want to have happen in your life, your mind, emotions and senses that feels calming, clearing, towards getting through what you face. Are you stressed, frustrated; in emotional turmoil? I want to be there for you and assist!
Erica Valdivia, M.A AMFT
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Available for Online Therapy
I support individuals and couples in getting back to that healthier version of themselves or relationships. We will work collaboratively towards your goals and increase your "toolbox" so you feel confident when life happens.
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.
Kimberly Koljat, LMFT, LIMFT-S, RPT-S, RDT
Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor
Available for Online Therapy
LMFT who combines talk, creative arts, and play to address personal hurdles and unspoken pains with my clients. I offer mutually co-created opportunities for change through creative arts therapies because sometimes words aren't enough, no matter your age.
Steve Rose, PhD
Addiction Counsellor
Available for Online Therapy
I can help you gain freedom from addiction, get back control, and start living the life you want. If the short-term escape is no longer worth the long-term damage, we can work together to find a new way forward, building confidence, clarity, and connection.
John Kane, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Available for Online Therapy
Life is hard and everyone has to deal with suffering and challenges. But you do not need to go through things alone. I provide a safe and understanding environment for you to grow and face any challenge you need or want to process or overcome! Accepting new clients!
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City of San Mateo
California Board of Behavioral Sciences
Therapy San Mateo California
Counseling Hayward Park, Hillsdale, Pilgrin/Triton, Hillsborough, Burlingame, Baywood Park
San Mateo was established in 1894, and is located in the San Francisco Bay area of California. San Mateo has a rock outcropped peninsula known as Coyote Point Park. This is also a popular beach area to visit, along with a museum showing exhibits that contain some of the best natural history displays in California. The climate is also very comfortable, with a Mediterranean environment that is shielded from the Pacific Ocean breezes. San Mateo High School has one of the most prominent performing arts centers outside of San Francisco and is definitely a place worth visiting. Another great family outing is visiting the San Mateo Arboretum, which is located in Central Park. There are many old trees located in the Arboretum and a Japanese garden that was designed and dedicated to the city in 1966.1
Mental Health in San Mateo
The greater Bay Area enjoys better mental health than other areas of California. Just 3.4 percent of adults suffer from a serious mental illness, which is lowest in the state. Only 7 percent of the area's children have a serious emotional disturbance, which is also lowest in the state.2 Nevertheless, many children, adolescents, and adults in San Mateo require mental health care for a variety of mental health and chemical dependency issues.
The Mental Health Association of San Mateo County (MHASMC) provides comprehensive support services for county residents. In particular, the MHASMC provides social support services that seek to integrate mentally ill residents into the community as much as possible. Friendship Centers have been established throughout the county, and serve as locations where adults with mental illnesses can come together to socialize, have fun, play games, and relax. The Support and Advocacy for Young Adults in Transition (SAYAT) program helps 18-23 year olds transition to an independent and self-sufficient life. Many other programs are available. Further information can be obtained by calling 650-368-33453
Current Education
People interested in becoming a counselor must first obtain the appropriate level of education. Palo Alto University offers several master's degree programs that lead to careers as a professional counselor. Students can concentrate in family counseling, addictions and recovery counseling, or in crisis and trauma counseling. Classes focus on helping students acquire the knowledge, skills and tools required to be an effective clinician. Graduates of the program are eligible for licensure in California, as well as in many other states. For more information about Palo Alto's graduate programs in counseling, call 650-417-2023.4
References
1. San Mateo Arboretum. (2017). Home - San Mateo Arboretum Society. Retrieved from http://sanmateoarboretum.org/.2. California Healthcare Foundation. (2016). California Healthcare Almanac. Retrieved from http://www.chcf.org/~/media/MEDIA%20LIBRARY%20Files/PDF/M/PDF%20MentalHealthPaintingPicture.pdf.
3. Mental Health Association of San Mateo County. (2016). Social Support Services. Retrieved from http://www.mhasmc.org/prog/support.shtml.
4. Palo Alto University. (2017). M.A. in Counseling. Retrieved from http://www.paloaltou.edu/degree-program/ma-counseling-global-online/home.
San Mateo is located in San Mateo County, California. It has a land area of 12.12 square miles and a water area of 3.75 square miles. The population of San Mateo is 103,536 people with 37,861 households and a median annual income of $90,208. .
Therapy Affordability Meter for San Mateo, CA
Very Affordable
Booking a weekly counseling session with a licensed therapist in San Mateo is not a large financial issue for the majority of people in this area. Sustaining a commitment to mental health treatment is easily accessible for the average family, but ask your therapist if there are any concerns as many will accept insurance or even offer sliding scale fees. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local San Mateo public health department.