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Expert Mental Health Therapy in Los Gatos
As a Lacanian Psychoanalyst and licensed clinical psychologist, I work with individuals, couples, and families to address a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges. My practice includes infants, children, young adults, and adults, with expertise in areas such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and developmental struggles.I also help clients facing marital distress, parenting challenges, and the impact of illness or physical pain on mental health. Having founded companies, including in the Tech sector, I understand the unique pressures of entrepreneurial life and offer support tailored to professionals.
Choosing a psychologist and treatment approach can be confusing, but I am here to guide clients through therapy, psychoanalysis, or brief analysis to find what suits their needs. My areas of focus include assessment, treatment planning, trauma recovery, and addressing burnout and compassion fatigue.
I also offer consultations to clinicians, teachers, executives, and institutions to provide professional insight and support. Through a collaborative and empathetic approach, I help clients overcome challenges, build resilience, and achieve personal and emotional growth.
Services
Assessment
Psychotherapy
Lacanian Psychoanalysis
EMDR Therapy
Couples Therapy
Executive Consulting
Organizational Consulting
Forensic Evaluations
Therapy Intensive
Health Psychology
Highlights and features
- We offer trauma-informed care developed through 20+ years of clinical research and practice.
- Our team provides bilingual therapy in English and Hebrew for diverse client needs.
- We specialize in treatment-resistant trauma using a patented Lacanian Analysis EMDR protocol.
- Our practice combines psychoanalytic depth with executive consulting expertise for holistic care.
- We deliver personalized treatment plans validated by assessments from leading academic institutions.
Associations and certifications
- Licensed Clinical Psychologist (PSY 22767)
Services
Assessment
Comprehensive psychological assessments diagnose conditions like anxiety, depression, and ADHD while providing tailored treatment recommendations. Services include psychodiagnostic, cognitive, and forensic evaluations for children and adults. Our assessments integrate school evaluations and hardship documentation to support academic, legal, and medical needs.
EMDR Therapy
Specialized EMDR therapy addresses traumatic memories using a patented Lacanian-informed protocol. This evidence-based approach treats PTSD, secondary stress, and treatment-resistant trauma through bilateral stimulation techniques. Sessions integrate psychoanalytic insights to resolve persistent symptomatology and promote emotional healing.
Lacanian Psychoanalysis
In-depth Lacanian analysis explores unconscious patterns through preliminary sessions determining treatment suitability. This approach examines desire, relational dynamics, and developmental challenges using a framework informed by Jacques Lacan's theories. Brief and long-term options address complex psychological issues resistant to conventional therapies.
Executive Consulting
Tailored consulting services enhance executive functioning and organizational health in tech and healthcare sectors. Our approach addresses burnout, workplace stress, and leadership challenges through trauma-informed strategies. Services combine clinical expertise with business innovation insights from Silicon Valley experience.
Therapy Intensive
Customizable intensive therapy programs provide 4-15 hours weekly support for severe depression, anxiety, and self-injury. Multimodal treatment combines psychotherapy, mindfulness, and art therapy with psychiatrist collaboration. 24/7 crisis support ensures continuity of care for clients requiring enhanced outpatient stabilization.
People
Ayelet Hirshfeld
Clinical Director
Licensed clinical psychologist and Lacanian psychoanalyst with 20+ years of experience in trauma treatment. Completed postdoc training at Stanford and psychoanalytic training at LSP. Specializes in executive consulting and treatment-resistant trauma using patented protocols.
Michaela Zavala
Associate Clinical Social Worker
MSW from USC with expertise in trauma-informed care for diverse populations. Supervised by Dr. Hirshfeld, she provides therapy for adults, teens, and couples. Experience spans cancer care, human trafficking survivor support, and tech industry mental health.
Dr. Ramirez
Postdoctoral Fellow
Clinical psychology postdoc specializing in trauma treatment across forensic, hospital, and school settings. Provides services in English and Spanish. Expertise includes veterans' mental health and developmental trauma assessment.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches are available?
We offer Lacanian psychoanalysis, EMDR therapy, trauma-informed psychotherapy, and executive consulting. Treatment plans integrate evidence-based practices tailored to individual needs through comprehensive clinical assessments.
Do you provide emergency mental health services?
Yes, we offer 24/7 crisis support including emergency intake stabilization sessions. Our team provides immediate phone consultations and urgent care coordination for clients experiencing acute psychological distress.
Are specialized assessments available?
We conduct psychodiagnostic, cognitive, forensic, and hardship evaluations for children (age 4+) and adults. Services include school evaluations, custody assessments, and compensation/pension exams for veterans with personalized reporting and recommendations.
What populations do you serve?
Our practice treats adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Specialized services address tech industry professionals, veterans, cancer patients, and individuals with complex trauma histories across virtual and in-person settings.
Do you offer bilingual services?
Yes, Dr. Hirshfeld provides therapy and assessments in English and Hebrew. Our team ensures language accessibility for diverse clients seeking mental health support in their preferred communication language.
Reviews (2)
O. L.
Sep 05, 2022
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Ayelet showed honest compassion while being able to deeply understand my inner self, and really helped me to navigate through this maze of life. I would strongly recommend her to anyone.
Tj Apte
Apr 04, 2020
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Ayelet is a extremely professional and caring and was able to help me through some tough times. Her extensive experience truly helped me deal with the negative influences in my life. Highly recommend!