Business Details
John D. McKellar, PhD - Clinical Psychologist in Los Altos
With nearly two decades of experience in clinical psychology, John D. McKellar, PhD provides comprehensive mental health services to adults and adolescents in Los Altos, CA. Specializing in evidence-based treatments for depression, anxiety, addiction, chronic pain, insomnia, and trauma, Dr. McKellar combines extensive academic training with practical clinical expertise. His practice integrates behavioral medicine approaches that bridge psychological and medical perspectives, informed by his work at prestigious institutions like the Palo Alto VA and Stanford University.Dr. McKellar emphasizes therapist-client compatibility, offering initial sessions to ensure optimal treatment alignment while maintaining strict confidentiality and professional ethics. His services include individual therapy, couples counseling, and specialized programs for stress management through relaxation and mindfulness techniques.
Services
Stress Management
Depression Treatment
Anxiety Disorders
Addiction Counseling
Chronic Pain Management
Insomnia Treatment
Trauma Recovery
Couples Counseling
Mindfulness Training
Relaxation Techniques
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of clinical psychology experience with evidence-based treatment approaches
- Our practice integrates behavioral medicine techniques combining psychological and medical perspectives
- We provide personalized treatment plans for depression, anxiety, and chronic pain management
- Our therapist maintains active affiliations with Stanford University and VA institutions
- We emphasize therapist-client compatibility through initial assessment sessions
Services
Stress Management
Our stress management program utilizes evidence-based techniques including progressive muscle relaxation and mindfulness training. This service helps clients reduce physiological arousal, lower blood pressure, and develop coping strategies for chronic stressors. Ideal for individuals seeking non-pharmacological approaches to stress-related conditions.
Chronic Pain Management
Specialized treatment combining cognitive-behavioral therapy with relaxation techniques addresses chronic pain symptoms. This program helps patients develop coping mechanisms, improve sleep quality, and reduce pain perception through mind-body integration approaches validated by neuroscience research.
Couples Counseling
Structured couples therapy program incorporating individual and joint sessions to address relationship challenges. Focuses on improving communication patterns, resolving conflicts, and establishing shared treatment goals using evidence-based behavioral interventions for relationship improvement.
Mindfulness Training
Guided mindfulness meditation program teaching present-moment awareness techniques. Includes body scan exercises, sitting meditation, and brief check-in practices to reduce anxiety and depression symptoms while improving emotional regulation and sleep quality.
Trauma Recovery
Specialized trauma recovery services address PTSD symptoms through evidence-based interventions. Combines cognitive restructuring techniques with relaxation training to help patients process traumatic experiences and develop healthy coping strategies for trauma-related distress.
People
John D. McKellar
Clinical Psychologist
Licensed clinical psychologist with 20+ years of experience in behavioral medicine. Completed doctoral training at University of South Florida and postdoctoral work at Kaiser Permanente. Specializes in integrating psychological and medical approaches to mental health treatment.
Questions
What mental health conditions do you treat?
I specialize in treating depression, anxiety disorders, addiction, chronic pain, insomnia, and trauma-related conditions using evidence-based psychological interventions.
Do you offer couples therapy sessions?
Yes, I provide structured couples counseling that combines individual and joint sessions to address relationship challenges and improve communication patterns.
What relaxation techniques are available?
I teach progressive muscle relaxation, autogenic relaxation, and guided imagery techniques to help manage stress, pain, and anxiety symptoms.
How do mindfulness practices help mental health?
Mindfulness training improves present-moment awareness, reduces reactivity to distressing thoughts, and decreases symptoms of depression and anxiety through structured meditation practices.
What is your cancellation policy?
Please refer to the Treatment Contract document available on our website for detailed information about appointment policies and procedures.
Do you accept insurance?
Payment information and insurance details are discussed during initial consultation. Please contact me directly for specific questions about payment options.
