Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Mental Health Therapy Solutions
With over two decades of experience in private practice, I specialize in providing individual psychotherapy for adults navigating complex emotional challenges. My approach integrates contemporary psychodynamic therapy and cognitive behavioral techniques to address anxiety, relationship patterns, grief, overachievement, and body image concerns. Having trained at Harvard-affiliated Massachusetts General Hospital and Stanford University, I prioritize cultivating self-awareness, developing coping skills, and fostering meaningful personal growth. My practice emphasizes compassionate listening, tailored treatment plans, and empowering clients to build resilience through life's transitions. 
Services
Anxiety & Stress Management
Romantic Relationships
Overachievement
Grief & Loss
Body Image
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of specialized experience in adult psychotherapy.
- Our practice integrates evidence-based techniques from CBT and psychodynamic therapy.
- We provide personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
- Our approach emphasizes skill-building for long-term emotional resilience.
- We combine clinical expertise with compassionate, client-centered care.
Services
Anxiety & Stress Management
Specialized treatment for anxiety disorders using evidence-based techniques. We develop personalized coping strategies to manage panic attacks, obsessive thoughts, and physical manifestations of anxiety. Our approach combines cognitive behavioral therapy with mindfulness practices to build long-term resilience against stress triggers.
Romantic Relationships
Pattern analysis and relationship skill development for adults. We explore attachment styles, communication patterns, and conflict resolution strategies. The process helps identify destructive relationship cycles while building self-awareness and healthier connection frameworks for lasting partnerships.
Grief Counseling
Specialized grief processing through compassionate therapeutic support. We navigate complex bereavement stages while recognizing individual grief timelines. The approach emphasizes strength-building during life transitions following significant losses, whether from death, relationship endings, or major life changes.
Overachievement Therapy
Addressing emotional challenges in high-achieving professionals. We explore fulfillment gaps despite career success, work-life balance issues, and existential concerns. The process helps reestablish connection with non-professional needs while maintaining professional excellence through healthier psychological frameworks.
Body Image Therapy
Comprehensive approach to body image concerns and emotional eating patterns. We examine cultural influences on self-worth while developing healthier relationships with food and physical appearance. The process includes identifying emotional triggers and building alternative coping mechanisms for lasting behavioral change.
People
Gina Hayashi
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Hayashi holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from University of Massachusetts, Amherst. With over 20 years in private practice, she completed training at Massachusetts General Hospital and Stanford University CAPS. Her expertise includes anxiety disorders, relationship patterns, and grief counseling.
Questions
What are your therapy fees?
Fees align with Bay Area doctoral-level psychologist rates. I provide invoices for potential insurance reimbursement as an out-of-network provider.
Do you accept insurance?
I operate out-of-network with most plans but provide documentation for potential reimbursement. Verify your mental health benefits with your insurer.
What are your office hours?
Appointments available weekdays during daytime and evening hours by scheduled appointment only.
Do you work with minors?
I specialize in adult psychotherapy for clients aged 21 and older exclusively.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Call my confidential voicemail at (650) 266-9225. I typically return calls within 24 hours on business days.
What are therapy session limits?
Insurance plans may have annual session limits. You're responsible for payment regardless of insurance reimbursement outcomes.
