Looking for a therapist who gives clear, caring feedback to help you solve problems and achieve your goals?
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My approach is straightforward and involved.
Experience has taught me that there’s no perfect kind of psychotherapy that works for everyone. Over the years, I’ve put together a toolbox of methods that work in the treatment of many difficult problems and life situations. I’m committed to helping you discover the approach that works for you.
Specialties:
- Couples therapy – As a Gottman Certified Couples Therapist, I specialize in therapy designed to help couples learn to communicate effectively, manage conflict, rebuild trust and foster intimacy. I also work with sexual problems and parent effectiveness. Learn more…
- Depression – Whether it’s a recent episode or a long-standing problem, getting treatment for depression may actually promote healthier brain function and prevent or lessen the frequency and intensity of future episodes. Read more about depression…
- Anxiety – Suffering from anxiety is so unpleasant, it can prevent you from living your life fully. I have expertise in treating generalized anxiety (chronic worry), panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and social phobia (shyness). Read more…
- Post-traumatic stress disorder – A traumatic or highly stressful experience can result in symptoms of anxiety that occur months or even years later. The good news: this condition is very treatable. Learn more about PTSD…
- Low self esteem or poor self image – Two ways of saying you just don’t feel happy with yourself. Often this takes the form of comparing yourself to others. The mind can be our most wonderful tool or our worst enemy. Therapy can help you tame your inner critic and put your mind to work for you. Continue reading…
- Overcoming a difficult childhood – Therapy is the most effective tool I know to heal old wounds once and for all. You can transform self-defeating habits, beliefs and patterns that have kept you stuck. Learn more…
- Grief and loss – At some point in all of our lives, we face the death of a loved one. Even more common are the everyday losses and disappointments we experience such as the end of an intimate relationship or friendship, the loss of a job or career opportunity or the loss of our health. Learn more…
- Growth and self-empowerment – Most of us struggle at one time or another with procrastination and avoidance. Therapy can assist you to develop your unique vision, define goals and conquer self-defeating habits. Learn more…
Location:
405 Primrose Rd. - 3rd floor
Burlingame, CA 94010
My office is conveniently located in downtown Burlingame, easily accessible from highway 101, and several blocks from Caltrain and bus service. There is convenient street parking available. It is two blocks from the Burlingame Ave. restaurant and shopping area and right across the street from the wonderful, main Peninsula library.
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Schedule a Consultation:
Get answers to your questions about psychotherapy. I offer a free, 15 minute phone consultation.
Call (650) 344-3129 or e-mail: contact@KarenRobsonMFT.com
to schedule.