Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapist in Menlo Park
As a licensed psychologist with over 25 years of experience, my practice is dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families achieve personal growth and emotional well-being. I specialize in evidence-based therapies tailored to each client's unique needs, including cognitive behavioral techniques and insight-oriented approaches. My work extends beyond individual sessions to executive coaching for professionals and clinical consultation for behavioral health agencies. I have authored a book on adolescent substance abuse and frequently contribute to public education through seminars and media appearances.My practice in Menlo Park, California, combines compassion with expertise to address challenges ranging from anxiety and depression to family dynamics and career transitions. I prioritize creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can explore complex emotions and develop practical strategies for lasting change. My approach emphasizes leveraging personal strengths to overcome obstacles while fostering open communication and mutual respect in therapeutic relationships.
Services
Couples Therapy
Adolescent and Family Therapy
Individual Adult Psychotherapy
Executive Coaching
Clinical Consultation
Highlights and features
- We offer over 25 years of clinical psychology experience with adolescents and adults.
- Our services combine evidence-based therapies with personalized treatment plans.
- We provide specialized support for family dynamics and adolescent development challenges.
- Our practice includes executive coaching for corporate and startup professionals.
- We maintain active involvement in professional associations and community education.
Associations and certifications
- California Licensed Psychologist, PSY 11428
Services
Individual Adult Psychotherapy
This service combines long-term insight-oriented therapy with cognitive behavioral techniques to address emotional roadblocks. I work collaboratively with clients to understand past experiences impacting current behavior while developing practical strategies for lasting change. My approach emphasizes leveraging personal strengths to overcome challenges like anxiety, depression, and stress management.
Adolescent and Family Therapy
Specialized support for teens and families navigating developmental transitions, divorce impacts, and substance abuse issues. I help improve communication across generations using evidence-based methods, addressing multi-generational conflicts and fostering healthier relationships through structured therapeutic interventions tailored to each family's unique dynamics.
Couples Therapy
Focuses on enhancing communication, compassion, and compromise in relationships. I help couples address trust issues, parenting conflicts, and emotional disconnection through structured sessions that promote mutual understanding and balanced relationship dynamics using proven therapeutic frameworks.
Executive Coaching
Tailored coaching for professionals in corporate and startup environments. I help executives develop leadership skills, create career advancement plans, and implement strategies for managing teams and business units effectively through personalized assessment and feedback processes.
Clinical Consultation
Provides expert guidance to behavioral health agencies on clinical case management, staff training programs, and mental health service implementation. I offer strategic planning support and best practice recommendations based on 30 years of clinical experience in the field.
People
Lea Goldstein
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Goldstein is a California-licensed psychologist with 25+ years of experience in clinical practice. She specializes in individual, couples, and family therapy while providing executive coaching and clinical consultation services. She authored 'Drugs and Your Kid' and maintains active roles in professional psychological associations.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
I provide individual adult psychotherapy, couples therapy, adolescent and family therapy, and executive coaching tailored to each client's specific needs.
How does teletherapy work during the pandemic?
During Shelter in Place restrictions, I offer secure video sessions. Once restrictions ease, I will resume in-person sessions alongside teletherapy options.
What experience do you have with adolescent issues?
I specialize in adolescent development, substance abuse, and family dynamics, with 25+ years of experience addressing teen challenges and parenting support.
Do you work with corporate professionals?
Yes, I provide executive coaching for managers and executives in corporations, startups, and family businesses to enhance leadership and career development.
How do you approach family therapy sessions?
I create a non-judgmental environment using evidence-based techniques to improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen relationships across generations.
