I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience and currently hold a role at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health. I previously served in various roles at a local non-profit including Clinical Director. I have participated in academic research and have presented at various national conferences on the topic of mental health. I work from a trauma-informed and multi-theoretical perspective and value providing LGBTQIA+ affirming care. I support women going through life transitions, people impacted by medical conditions, and healthcare workers. I provide psychotherapy as well as therapeutic yoga.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session, I will provide empathic support as we discuss your situation, needs, and what you would like to get out of therapy. We may also discuss behaviors and strategies to start trying between sessions.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My clients feel well supported and report being able to make impactful change. In my 20 years experience, I have gained knowledge and insight that translates into compassionate, effective care helping you move forward with intention.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
Through my years of experience, my passion and expertise has evolved to include supporting women of all ages and life stages through periods of transition, people impacted by medical conditions (including caregivers and siblings), and healthcare workers. I help people create an intentional path forward through exploring your unique values, improving coping strategies, as well as providing a safe space for you to explore your emotions and lived experience.
About Deb Menet
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611 Veterans Boulevard, Redwood City, CA 94063Appointments
Fully bookedMy treatment methods
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
I like to use ACT in my practice to help clients intentionally create the future they desire by using personal values to inform our work and the client's path forward. ACT is evidence-based and flexible.
Integrative
While there are particular counseling theories I utilize often, I believe in an integrative approach that is tailored to the unique needs of each client. Pulling in various theories and strategies provides flexible yet effective care that is centered around each person's unique strengths and needs. Many situations involve an element of grief (due to loss of job, relationships, expectations). Examples of what we will flexibly utilize based on what works for you: ACT, CBT, Somatic, Person-Centered Supportive, MIndfulness, Grief Counseling.
Supportive
Supportive therapy provides you with compassionate care, tailored to your needs. It allows moving through various models and strategies with flexibility.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
In CBT, we start with some behaviors that may help alleviate symptoms relatively soon. We then explore your thoughts and how these thoughts impact your feelings and your day-to-day. We explore alternatives ways of thinking about situations so your coping improves.
Somatic
Somatic therapy takes the focus out of the head, and into the body. It includes tuning into and understanding your body's reactions to stress, and strategies to help release stuck emotions and past experiences. It includes calming the body and mind.