Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapist in SF Bay Area
As a licensed psychologist with extensive experience in both private and institutional settings, I specialize in helping teens and adults navigate life's challenges through evidence-based therapeutic approaches. My practice focuses on empowering clients to understand their emotions, develop coping strategies, and harness their innate strengths to achieve lasting personal growth. With dual licensure in California and Washington, and a background spanning outpatient clinics, correctional facilities, and academic institutions, I bring a comprehensive perspective to individual therapy.My expertise includes ADHD management, anger reduction, anxiety and depression treatment, grief counseling, and addressing multicultural issues within a supportive therapeutic environment. I offer flexible scheduling options and prioritize creating a safe space for clients to explore their mental health concerns.
Services
ADHD Strategies
Anger Management
Anxiety and Depression
Grief and Loss
Work or School Issues
Self-Esteem Issues
Relationship Issues
Life Transitions
Coping Skills
Multicultural Issues
Highlights and features
- We offer therapy from a licensed psychologist with dual state licensure and hospital experience
- Our practice combines private and institutional mental health expertise
- Specialized ADHD treatment programs for teens and adults
- Evidence-based approaches for anxiety, depression, and emotional regulation
- Flexible scheduling options for client convenience
Services
ADHD Strategies
Specialized treatment programs for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder focusing on improving focus, managing impulsivity, and developing organizational systems. Our evidence-based approach combines cognitive behavioral techniques with practical skill-building to help teens and adults navigate daily challenges associated with ADHD across academic, professional, and personal domains.
Anger Management
Structured therapy sessions designed to help individuals understand anger triggers and develop healthier expression patterns. Through mindfulness techniques and behavioral modification strategies, clients learn constructive ways to manage frustration while maintaining personal boundaries and improving interpersonal relationships in both professional and personal contexts.
Anxiety and Depression
Comprehensive treatment for anxiety disorders and depressive conditions using empirically supported interventions. Our approach focuses on breaking negative thought patterns, increasing engagement in meaningful activities, and developing coping mechanisms to manage symptoms effectively while promoting long-term emotional stability and improved quality of life.
Grief and Loss
Specialized counseling for navigating loss through the five stages of grief. We provide a supportive environment to process emotional pain related to relationship endings, job loss, or bereavement, helping clients develop adaptive coping strategies while honoring their unique grieving process and personal circumstances.
Life Transitions
Guided support for navigating significant life changes including career shifts, relocation, or relationship status changes. Our therapy focuses on building resilience, developing coping strategies, and finding meaning in transitional experiences to help clients adapt to new circumstances while maintaining emotional wellbeing.
People
Nathan Chow, PhD
Licensed Psychologist
Licensed psychologist in California and Washington with expertise in ADHD treatment, emotional regulation, and life transitions. Combines private practice experience with hospital-based clinical work and academic teaching to provide comprehensive mental health care for teens and adults.
Questions
What mental health services do you specialize in?
I specialize in ADHD management, anxiety and depression treatment, anger management, grief counseling, and life transitions support for teens and adults.
Are therapy sessions available online?
Currently offering in-person sessions at my SF Bay Area practice for California and Washington residents, with flexible scheduling options available.
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
I employ evidence-based practices including cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness techniques, and behavioral modification strategies tailored to each client's specific needs.
Do you work with insurance providers?
I currently work with Lyra Health and provide documentation for out-of-network insurance reimbursement. Payment options include cash, check, Visa, and Mastercard.
What is your cancellation policy?
A 24-hour notice is required for appointment cancellations to avoid full session charges, ensuring fair access to therapy slots for all clients.
How can I schedule a consultation?
Contact through the website to schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation to discuss your therapy goals and determine if our practice is a good match.
