Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapist in Burlingame, CA
As a licensed psychologist with over a decade of experience in clinical settings, I specialize in providing individual therapy for teens and adults navigating life's challenges. My practice integrates evidence-based modalities like CBT, DBT, and ACT to address ADHD, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. With dual licensure in California and Washington, I combine expertise from my roles at Kaiser Permanente's Intensive Outpatient Program and San Mateo County correctional facilities to offer comprehensive care.My approach prioritizes creating a safe, collaborative environment where clients develop coping strategies tailored to their unique needs. Backed by academic training from the University of Southern California and Palo Alto University, I emphasize strengths-based growth while maintaining active involvement in teaching and community mental health. My commitment to accessibility extends to flexible scheduling and a free 15-minute consultation for prospective clients.
Services
Individual Therapy
ADHD Management
Anger Management
Anxiety & Depression
Grief Counseling
Work/School Stress
Self-Esteem Building
Relationship Counseling
Life Transitions
Coping Skills
Highlights and features
- We offer evidence-based therapy tailored to individual needs
- Our practice combines hospital, academic, and correctional setting experience
- We specialize in ADHD, anxiety, and life transition challenges
- We provide free 15-minute consultation sessions
- Our strengths-based approach prioritizes client autonomy
Services
Individual Therapy
Personalized mental health treatment for teens and adults using evidence-based techniques. Sessions focus on emotional regulation, behavioral change, and strengths-based growth. Our integrative approach combines CBT, DBT, and mindfulness to address anxiety, depression, and life transitions effectively.
ADHD Management
Specialized strategies for attention, organization, and executive functioning challenges. Combines behavioral interventions with skill-building exercises to improve daily functioning for teens and adults. Techniques emphasize practical solutions for managing symptoms in academic, work, and personal contexts.
Anxiety & Depression
Targeted treatment for anxiety and depressive disorders using cognitive-behavioral techniques. Focuses on identifying negative thought patterns, developing coping mechanisms, and increasing emotional regulation. Sessions incorporate mindfulness practices and behavioral activation strategies for lasting symptom relief.
Life Transitions
Support for navigating major life changes including career shifts, relationship adjustments, and personal growth challenges. Utilizes acceptance-based therapies to build resilience and develop adaptive coping strategies for managing uncertainty and emotional distress.
Coping Skills
Skill-building sessions focused on managing intense emotions and stressful situations. Teaches distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness techniques to improve emotional stability and decision-making under pressure through structured therapeutic exercises.
People
Nathan Chow, PhD
Licensed Psychologist
Licensed psychologist in California and Washington with expertise in individual therapy for teens and adults. Combines clinical experience from Kaiser Permanente and correctional facilities with academic teaching at the University of San Francisco.
Questions
What mental health services do you specialize in?
I specialize in individual therapy for ADHD, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, and coping skills development using evidence-based approaches.
How long are therapy sessions?
Standard sessions are 50 minutes, with flexible scheduling options available based on client needs and presenting issues.
Do you accept insurance?
I currently work with Lyra Health but do not directly accept other insurance plans. Payment options include cash, check, and major credit cards.
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and mindfulness techniques tailored to each client's needs.
How can I schedule a consultation?
Contact via phone or email to schedule a free 15-minute consultation to discuss your needs and therapy goals.
