Business Details
24 Years
experience
Your Trusted Psychologist in Redwood City, CA
Founded in 2002, our practice has dedicated over two decades to empowering individuals, couples, and families to build healthier relationships and manage emotional, behavioral, and health-related challenges. Our approach combines evidence-based therapies like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) with a compassionate, collaborative framework tailored to each client's unique needs. With extensive experience in medical-psychiatric integration, chronic pain management, and neuroimmune conditions, we provide specialized care for diverse populations, including LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent individuals, and those with complex medical histories.Our DBT groups for teens, young adults, and individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder emphasize skill-building in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. Backed by academic publications and clinical expertise from institutions like Kaiser Permanente, we prioritize client-centered care that bridges psychological and physical well-being while maintaining strict adherence to confidentiality and ethical standards.
Services
Individual Therapy
DBT Groups
Couples Counseling
Treatment for Anxiety
Behavioral Pain Management
Neuroimmune Conditions
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of clinical experience in medical-psychiatric integration since 2002
- Our DBT groups specifically address neurodivergent and chronic health populations
- We provide evidence-based treatment for complex conditions like PANS/PANDAS/AE
- Our therapy combines emotion regulation with practical behavioral interventions
- We maintain active collaboration with medical providers for holistic care
Services
Individual Therapy
Personalized therapy sessions for children, teens, and adults address emotional regulation, behavioral patterns, and mental health challenges. Our cognitive-behavioral approach tailors interventions to individual needs while offering complementary group therapy options. Clients benefit from 20+ years of clinical expertise in treating anxiety, depression, and complex medical-psychiatric conditions.
DBT Groups
Structured group programs teach mindfulness, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness skills. Specialized groups serve teens, young adults, and individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Sessions combine skill-building with peer support to reduce isolation and develop practical coping strategies for managing intense emotions and relationship challenges.
Couples Counseling
Evidence-based couples therapy improves communication patterns and conflict resolution skills. Sessions focus on building intimacy through structured dialogue formats and behavioral interventions. The collaborative approach helps partners develop healthier relationship dynamics while addressing specific challenges affecting their connection.
Treatment for Anxiety
Specialized anxiety treatment combines cognitive restructuring with exposure therapy techniques. Programs address generalized anxiety, OCD, and anxiety related to medical conditions. The approach balances education about anxiety mechanisms with practical skill-building to interrupt avoidance patterns and build emotional resilience.
Behavioral Pain Management
Non-pharmacological treatment for chronic pain conditions incorporates cognitive-behavioral strategies and biofeedback training. The program teaches pain regulation techniques, activity pacing, and stress reduction methods. Collaborative care with medical providers ensures comprehensive management of pain-related emotional and functional challenges.
People
Gillispie Zoe S PHD
Licensed Psychologist
California Licensed Psychologist with 20+ years of experience in medical-psychiatric integration. Specializes in DBT, CBT, and behavioral pain management. Published researcher in chronic pain syndrome and neuroimmune conditions. Provides evidence-based treatment for anxiety, OCD, and complex behavioral health challenges.
Questions
What therapy approaches do you specialize in?
We specialize in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and behavioral pain management techniques. Our practice also incorporates mindfulness-based interventions and evidence-based treatments for anxiety disorders.
Do you offer group therapy options?
Yes, we provide structured DBT groups for teens, young adults, and individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. These groups focus on skill-building in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.
Can you treat chronic medical conditions?
We specialize in behavioral health support for chronic conditions like neuroimmune disorders, chronic pain syndromes, and PANS/PANDAS/AE. Our approach addresses both psychological symptoms and functional challenges associated with these conditions.
Are services available for neurodivergent individuals?
Yes, we offer specialized DBT groups and individual therapy for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Our practice creates neurodiversity-affirming spaces that address unique emotional regulation and social interaction challenges.
How do you handle crisis situations?
While we're not an emergency service, we maintain referral relationships with comprehensive DBT programs and intensive outpatient services for clients needing higher care levels during mental health crises.
Do you accept insurance?
Please contact our office directly for current insurance participation information. We can provide documentation for potential out-of-network reimbursement depending on your specific insurance plan.
