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Your Trusted Mental Health Therapist in San Francisco & Palo Alto
Dr. Jason Angel, Ph. D is a licensed psychologist specializing in evidence-based treatments for mood and anxiety disorders. With over a decade of clinical experience, he combines cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to address depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, social anxiety, trauma, and related conditions. Fluent in Spanish, he offers therapy in both English and Spanish across two Bay Area locations. Dr. Jason Angel, Ph. D tailors treatment plans to individual needs while maintaining a focus on measurable outcomes through regular client feedback. His practice integrates mindfulness techniques and emotion-focused approaches to enhance therapeutic effectiveness. He collaborates with clients to develop practical coping strategies for life stressors, relationship challenges, and Silicon Valley-specific pressures.Dr. Jason Angel, Ph. D completed his Ph.D. at Harvard University and post-doctoral training at Stanford Medical Center, bringing academic rigor to his clinical practice. He utilizes standardized assessments to track progress and adjust interventions, ensuring efficient symptom reduction and improved quality of life. While maintaining offices in Palo Alto and San Francisco's Cow Hollow neighborhood, he emphasizes the importance of matching client needs with appropriate care through initial comprehensive assessments. Dr. Jason Angel, Ph. D maintains professional affiliations with leading medical institutions and remains committed to ongoing clinical research in cognitive factors related to major depression.
Services
Mood Disorders
Anxiety Treatment
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Trauma Recovery
Stress Management
Relationship Counseling
Anger Management
Eating Disorder Support
Life Transitions
Highlights and features
- Specializes in empirically-validated treatments for mood and anxiety disorders
- Offers bilingual therapy in English and Spanish
- Combines CBT, DBT, and ACT for comprehensive treatment approaches
- Utilizes standardized assessments to track treatment progress
- Maintains offices in two convenient Bay Area locations
Services
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) addresses negative thought patterns and behaviors through structured, goal-oriented sessions. This evidence-based approach helps clients develop practical coping strategies for anxiety, depression, and related conditions. Active client participation and homework assignments reinforce progress between sessions.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness practices to improve emotional regulation. Particularly effective for managing intense emotions and relationship difficulties, DBT teaches skills in distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and emotional control through both individual and group sessions.
Trauma Recovery
Trauma recovery services address post-traumatic stress disorder and related conditions through specialized interventions. Treatment focuses on processing traumatic memories, developing coping mechanisms, and restoring emotional stability using evidence-based approaches adapted to individual client needs and readiness.
Anxiety Treatment
Anxiety treatment programs target generalized anxiety, social anxiety, and specific phobias through tailored therapeutic approaches. Evidence-based interventions help clients understand anxiety mechanisms, develop coping strategies, and gradually confront feared situations to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.
Mood Disorders
Mood disorder treatment addresses depression and bipolar disorder through comprehensive assessment and personalized treatment plans. Combining cognitive approaches with behavioral activation techniques, therapy focuses on symptom management, mood stabilization, and improving quality of life through structured, goal-oriented sessions.
People
Jason Angel
Psychologist
Dr. Jason Angel is a licensed psychologist with specialized training in cognitive-behavioral and dialectical behavior therapies. He holds a Ph.D. from Harvard University and completed post-doctoral training at Stanford Medical Center. Fluent in Spanish, he offers evidence-based treatment for mood and anxiety disorders across two Bay Area locations.
Questions
What types of therapy approaches do you use?
I primarily use evidence-based approaches including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) tailored to individual client needs.
Do you offer therapy in languages other than English?
Yes, I am fluent in Spanish and frequently conduct therapy sessions in Spanish for bilingual clients.
What happens during the first therapy session?
The first session includes reviewing consent forms, discussing treatment goals, completing intake paperwork, and beginning the assessment process to determine the most appropriate treatment approach for your specific needs.
Can I continue seeing my current therapist while working with you?
I generally only accept clients who are not currently in therapy with another provider, except in rare cases where coordinated care would benefit the client.
What mental health conditions do you treat?
I specialize in treating mood disorders, anxiety disorders, OCD, trauma-related conditions, eating disorders, and adjustment difficulties, while providing referrals for concerns outside my expertise.
How do you measure therapy progress?
I use standardized questionnaires at regular intervals to track symptom changes and treatment effectiveness, allowing for data-informed adjustments to your personalized therapy plan.
