We Welcome

All Genders

And All Cultures.

Let’s Take Care of You!

What will your life look like when you can feel joy again?

Sometimes you cannot control what is happening within you or around you, and it makes you anxious or depressed. Or perhaps, you feel alone and misunderstood.

Well, it‘s okay. You don‘t have to be hard on yourself because you are not alone. We‘ve all been there, and we want to help you get over it.  Together, we can kick sadness, constant worrying, and toxic relationships to the curb only if you allow us to be your helping hand. We are here to help you regain your sense of confidence, so that you can experience more laughter, more optimism, and deeper, more healthy relationships!

Whether you need the services of an adult therapist, teen therapist, trauma-focused therapist, stress relief therapist, or general well-being therapist, we offer trusted services that can help you live a balanced and peaceful life.

You can schedule a free 15-Min consultation using our online scheduler:

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Common Issues for Women, Girls, and People of All Genders

Whatever is gnawing at you,
we want to help you through it!

  • Anxiety or Depression
  • Relationships
  • Family and Cultural Issues
  • Maternal Depression/Anxiety
  • Grief and Loss
  • Parenting Stress
  • Intimacy and Sex
  • Social Anxiety
  • Self-Esteem and Image
  • Gender Role/Id
  • Work-Life Balance
  • Procrastination
  • Perfectionism

Our Mission

As part of our mission to provide exceptional full-mental health care services in the area, we are also committed to giving back to the community. We donate goodie bags to cancer chemo patients at The Foye Belle Foundation and provide financial aid at the National Women’s Law Center to support their fight against sexual harassment and discrimination. By partnering with Give-An-Hour, we also assist clients who cannot travel for treatment by providing free telephone or online counseling services.

Our giving back programs make our help to clients more meaningful as they are also helping others rebuild their lives, too!

Jenna DeCou - LMFT | Therapist Palo Alto, CA | Women's Therapy Institute

Jenna DeCou

LMFT


[Online Only]

Specialty:
Anxiety, depression, disordered eating, LGBTQ, sexual and gender identity/inclusivity, relationships, self-harm, family therapy, identity formation, stress faced by teens in a world of social media, Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy.

Diana Trinh

LCSW


[Online Only]

Specialty:
Anxiety/Depression, Behavioral Therapy, Bi-cultural Issues, College Adjustment, Grief Counseling, Mindfulness-Psychotherapy, Mood Disorders, School Bullying/Peer-Conflict, Self-Identity Development

Dalia Bashar

Educator


[Online Only]

Specialty:
Promote health and wellness through education and advocacy, and facilitate group support for adults and teens. Specializes in parenting, emotional well-being, sexuality, interpersonal skills, and mindfulness.

Mabel Yiu - MFT & CEO | Women’s Therapy Institute

Mabel Yiu

CEO & LMFT



[Online Only]

Specialty:
Couples and individual counseling, neurodivergent individuals and couples, leadership coaching, EMDR, Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy.

Christine Shea

Registered Art Therapist & LMFT


[Online Only]

Specialty:
Anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, at risk youth, transitional ages, low self-esteem, self-harm, gender and sexuality concerns, dual diagnosis, life transitions, grief/loss, relationship issues, school/work-life balance, family dynamics, and parenting.

Barbara Jacobs Fistanic

Licensed Social Worker


[Online Only]

Specialty:
Anxiety/Depression, Couples Therapy, Grief and Loss, Alcohol and Drugs, Mediation, Adoption Service Evaluator, and EMDR.

How We’ve Helped…

My mommy is less stressed and happy now.

“My mommy is loving woman. She is more active and improved now. She used to yell and never laugh, now she makes projects and watches movies with me now. She is less stressed and happy.”

—M.M. (9yo daughter of a 38yo client)

You make me feel really comfortable.

“My father died 19 years and I did not want to talk about this with anyone. You make me feel really comfortable and thank you for helping me process his passing. I am now able to put his pictures up on my wall and watch some of the old videos of him. Our family can finally celebrate holidays again with new tradition, and this after 19 years of not celebrating!”

—M.H.

Mabel is warm, caring and very professional.

“I came in because I had some in-law issues to deal with. My in-laws are very difficult people and Mabel helped me cope with the stress and find ways to deal with their antics. Mabel is warm, caring and very professional. I highly recommend counseling with Mabel.”

—C.D.

I’m now able to be the parent I want to be.

“Thank you for working with me when I was having issues with my ex (husband) in co-parenting issues. I have learn a lot of in how to set healthy boundaries, maintain a parental relationship with him where my kids can benefit. I feel that I am now able to be the parent I want to be without being affect by him. I am happier and my kids are happier because of this.”

—B.L.

I never failed to leave with a new tool for coping...

“…After 7 months of regular sessions, I can say with certainty that my sessions were exactly what I needed in order to tackle my life long internal struggles with anxiety, depression, guilt, and lack of self care…I never failed to leave with a new tool for coping, as well as a new outlook on whatever issue I had entered the session with…”

My happy and caring daughter is finally back and for that I thank you.

“Before she visits with you, D was always moody and angry, doesn’t sleep very much and very stressed. There has been such a great change after D started seeing you. D is much happier and going out more. She is having a much better relationship with her own daughter. My happy and caring daughter is finally back and for that I thank you.”

We Can Help You, Too…

Here are some of the things we can help you with:

  • Feel at ease, relaxed, and able to sleep better.
  • Have increased concentration for school or work.
  • Have increased confidence and optimism.
  • Connect more fully with your children and/or parents.
  • Have more meaningful and deeper relationships.
  • Experience an increase in joy and laughter.
  • Develop more effective coping skills.
  • Know yourself on a deeper level.

You are not alone. This struggle is not your fault, and there’s something you can do about it. We can work together to help you feel better and enjoy life more fully.

Learn more about us ›

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