Adrienne Cane-Ilang
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFTI regularly support undergraduate college students and graduate students from diverse backgrounds. I also work with first responders and adults of all ages.
Find therapists in San Mateo. Therapists that list their practice on TherapyDen agree to be inclusive and welcoming of all genders, races, countries of origin, sexual orientations, body sizes, religions, and abilities. Therapists promise, to the best of their abilities, to create a safe place for anyone and everyone that seeks services.
The therapists, counselors, social workers and psychologists below treat common issues such as depression, anxiety, loss, relationship issues and trauma. Performing an advanced search will allow you to filter for therapists that have specialized experience and training in more modern areas such as non-monogamy, body-positivity, racial justice, queer-competency and more.
Find a therapist in San Mateo that can meet your needs and provide a comforting non-judgmental space.
One thing that a lot of my clients have in common is a harsh inner critic. This critic can affect your self-esteem, cause anxiety or depression or both, or hold you back from pursuing your dreams. I look at the inner critic is as a part of you. I want to make space for other parts of you that aren't as dominant so that you can thrive. I also connect well with people who have experienced childhood emotional neglect, meaning that it was difficult to form a solid trusting bond with your caregivers.
Take a quick survey to find therapists that match your needs.
Using a non judgmental humanistic theory approach, we can work to reduce anxiety, anger, grief, and stress, and uncover a more fulfilling and rewarding path forward. Give yourself the gift of time and support - let's start processing changes in your life with impactful insight today
Being part of the LGBTQ+ community can be beautiful, exciting, challenging, and heartbreaking which makes finding a LGBTQ+ friendly therapist that much more important. You might be questioning your sexuality. You might wonder where you fit in. You might simultaneously love your queer life, but feel like an outsider from your biological family or the rest of the world. Being part of the LGBTQ+ community might only be one part of who you are and it might not be why you’re coming to therapy at all.
You are feeling overwhelmed, stressed, unfulfilled. Maybe your relationship feels like it is crashing and burning. Or maybe you feel like you friend circle has shrunk or that you are the last person standing with no romantic prospects. Maybe you are a parent just trying to get through the day. You have lost motivation, direction, and a sense of purpose. You are not sure when it started but you do not feel the same. Maybe you just feel alone and the voice in your head is saying “what is wrong?”
Have you found yourself locked in a pattern of relating that leads again and again to the same negative, frustrating or unsatisfying outcomes? I help couples or individuals identify and alter these patterns, often with insight into how they developed in the first place, leading to happier and more fulfilling relationships and lives.
In my practice I work to help girls and women of all ages dealing with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, self-exploration, self- silencing, codependency and other challenging relationship dynamics, as well as postpartum mood disorders and other experiences motherhood can bring.
Take a quick survey to find therapists that match your needs.
You're living the life you're working hard for and maybe in a relationship that fits the bill, but you feel deep down that something's off, like you’re living someone else’s story. Your inner world doesn't quite match the outside—inside, you feel overwhelmed, down, and not enough, and in this world, maybe different and othered. You crave to be listened to non-judgmentally, be fully seen and accepted, and ultimately have a loving and healthy relationship with yourself and those around you.
Often, our past relationships leave us wounded. The story that we tell ourselves becomes permeated with negative thoughts, low self-worth, and shame. As these feelings manifest, we become anxious and depressed. We might experience isolation, loneliness, and a loss of connection to others and to ourselves. Therapy can help us discover perspectives that create a new narrative, one in which we have different ways to manage our emotions and lead a more enjoyable life.
I specialize in working with women who want to be a mother without a partner (but with a village), those experiencing fertility issues & infertility treatments (IUI, IVF); offer intended parent evaluations, postpartum anxiety, support those experiencing pregnancy and infant loss, and Black maternal mental wellness.
I work with clients who are looking for a combination of improved insight and practical tools to improve their relationships with themselves and others. Many of my clients come from immigrant backgrounds, and I have a speciality in working with bicultural and multiracial clients around the gifts and challenges that experience can bring. My clinical expertise includes the treatment of anxiety, depression, transitional stress, burn out, identity issues, complex trauma and post-traumatic stress.
I specialize in two main types of clients - those who require a deep understanding of trauma and those with neurodivergent characteristics; think military Veterans and the ASD population. My clients are trying to make sense of their lives through a conversational exploration style that is far from cold or clinical. I am simply here to create a truly safe space for you to explore your thoughts, help you process experiences, and begin to enjoy life again.
Take a quick survey to find therapists that match your needs.
You're looking for someone who will be straight with you. You like to be educated about psychological concepts to understand and support your growth and healing inside and outside of sessions. You want someone who sees your uniqueness and helps you dissipate the shame with ways you may feel insecure or inadequate. You want your therapist to be a real person with you in session, someone who shares stories about their own experience in life if it helps you grow.
Many of my clients see me for support with managing their chronic pain or illness. Others are looking to heal from trauma, anxiety, or burnout. I’m deeply committed to working with diverse & marginalized communities. I often meet with women of color, professionals from immigrant families, and trans and gender expansive folks. I'm also passionate about helping fellow AAPI folks navigate difficult family and cultural dynamics, or challenge the inner critic & imposter syndrome at work.
Your unique perspective, identity, and culture are the basis for our work together. You will find safe and non-judgmental support in coping with symptoms of anxiety and depression and in managing key areas of your life, including relationships with family members and partners, and career.
I'm a bilingual psychotherapist who offers therapy to the LGBTQ+, BI&POC, and migrant communities with a special interest in meeting the unique needs of sex workers and multiracial folks within these communities. I've worked with folks facing a variety of struggles including; anxiety, racial identity, dating, depression, loss, anger, burnout, and self harm. My clients are often ready to speak their truths, learn more deeply about themselves, and work toward their own liberation and nourishment.
My practice is open to all, and I specialize in working with adults who live with disabilities or chronic illnesses. My areas of focus include, but aren’t limited to major life transitions, recovering from trauma, grief and loss, career counseling, and anxiety.
Take a quick survey to find therapists that match your needs.
I specialize in working with adolescents, teens, justice/system-involved individuals, young adults, Queer folks (2SLGBTQIA), B.I.POC (People of the Global Majority) and neurodiverse individuals. Do you have overwhelming emotions, mood changes, and/or intrusive thoughts that have caused distress in your life? Are they preventing you from living a fulfilling life? Are undiagnosed and untreated mh issues adding to the problem? Do you feel stuck and unable to process and move through past traumas?
Whether your struggle runs deep or is an interim situation, together we can create possibilities for you to manifest a life you love with the life you have. With support, you can rewrite your story as you embark on your inner quest of becoming more of who you really are. Our purpose together will be to make meaning out of your experiences, as well as highlight opportunities for symptom relief, expansion, and healing.
I work with individual adults, teens, and partners across monogamous and non-monogamous relationship configurations and within the BDSM spectrum. I specialize in working with fellow activists, therapists and healers, misfits, creatives, doers, and more. I’m committed to serving individuals across racial backgrounds, abilities, genders, and sexual orientations who may have been underserved or harmed by the field of psychotherapy.