Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapist in San Francisco & Palo Alto
Palo Alto Psychology Group is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in evidence-based treatments for mood and anxiety disorders. With over a decade of experience, he combines cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to create personalized treatment plans. Dr. Angel holds advanced degrees from Stanford and Harvard Universities and has completed clinical training at prestigious institutions including Massachusetts General Hospital and Stanford Medical Center.Fluent in Spanish, he offers bilingual therapy services to diverse populations across the San Francisco Bay Area. His practice emphasizes collaborative care, measurable outcomes, and addressing the unique challenges faced by individuals in high-pressure environments like Silicon Valley.
Services
Mood Disorders
Anxiety Disorders
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Trauma Treatment
Life Transitions
Relationship Counseling
Bilingual Spanish Therapy
Evidence-Based Treatment
Highlights and features
- We offer evidence-based treatments proven effective through scientific research
- Our bilingual Spanish services accommodate diverse communication needs
- We utilize outcome-informed therapy with regular progress monitoring
- Our Silicon Valley expertise addresses unique professional stressors
- We maintain collaborative relationships with regional mental health providers
Services
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) systematically addresses negative thought patterns and behaviors. This structured approach helps clients develop practical coping strategies for managing depression and anxiety disorders. Research demonstrates its effectiveness for various mental health conditions.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotional regulation skills through mindfulness, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness techniques. Originally developed for borderline personality disorder, it benefits anyone struggling with intense emotions or relationship challenges.
Bilingual Spanish Therapy
Bilingual Spanish therapy services provide culturally competent care for Spanish-speaking clients. This service ensures accurate communication and cultural understanding while addressing mental health concerns through evidence-based treatment approaches.
Mood Disorders Treatment
Specialized treatment for mood disorders including major depression and bipolar disorder combines symptom management strategies with long-term wellness planning. Therapy focuses on restoring emotional balance and improving daily functioning through structured interventions.
Anxiety Disorders Treatment
Anxiety disorders treatment addresses generalized anxiety, social anxiety, OCD, and PTSD using exposure techniques and cognitive restructuring. The goal is reducing symptoms while building resilience against future anxiety episodes through skills-based approaches.
People
Dr. Jason Angel
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Jason Angel is a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in evidence-based therapies. He received his Ph.D. from Harvard University and completed post-doctoral training at Stanford Medical Center, specializing in mood and anxiety disorders treatment.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you specialize in?
I specialize in evidence-based treatments including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) for mood and anxiety disorders.
Do you offer bilingual therapy services?
Yes, I provide therapy sessions in both English and Spanish to accommodate diverse language preferences and communication needs.
What mental health conditions do you treat?
I treat depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, trauma-related conditions, eating disorders, and life stress challenges using empirically supported methods.
How do you measure therapy effectiveness?
I use standardized questionnaires and collaborative goal-setting to track progress, ensuring treatments remain effective and tailored to individual needs throughout therapy.
Can you help with Silicon Valley work stress?
Yes, I specialize in addressing professional stressors unique to high-tech environments through practical, skills-based approaches that improve work-life balance.
What happens during the initial consultation?
The first session includes treatment consent review, symptom assessment, goal setting, and determining whether my expertise matches your therapeutic needs.
