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17 Years
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Emergency
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Psychoanalyst & Mental Health Therapy Services in Los Gatos, CA
I am a Lacanian Psychoanalyst and a licensed clinical psychologist, offering compassionate care to individuals, couples, and families across all stages of life. My work addresses challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, developmental difficulties, and relationship conflicts.I also specialize in marital and parenting issues, as well as the emotional toll of physical injuries, illness, and professional stressors. My experience as a Tech founder gives me unique insight into the demands and rewards of entrepreneurial life, allowing me to support clients navigating similar pressures.
Choosing a psychologist and therapeutic approach can be challenging, so I strive to provide clear guidance about therapy, analysis, and brief analysis. My areas of expertise include assessment, treatment planning, trauma recovery, and burnout management, along with psychoanalysis and psychotherapy tailored to individual needs.
I work with children, young adults, adults, and families, fostering a collaborative space where growth and healing are possible. Additionally, I offer consultations for clinicians, educators, executives, and institutions, helping them achieve their professional and personal goals.
My goal is to support clients in overcoming difficulties, building resilience, and leading more satisfying lives.
Services
Psychotherapy
Psychoanalysis
EMDR Therapy
Couples Therapy
Executive Consulting
Family Therapy
Forensic Assessments
Trauma Treatment
Organizational Consulting
Health Psychology
Served areas
- Cupertino, Saratoga, Los Gatos, Campbell, San Jose
Details
- Year established: 2009
- Licensed
- Insured
Highlights and features
- We offer trauma-informed psychotherapy with a licensed clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst.
- Our team provides EMDR therapy tailored for treatment-resistant trauma cases.
- We deliver executive consulting services to health and tech industry leaders.
- Our practice includes multilingual clinicians fluent in English, Hebrew, and Spanish.
- We specialize in forensic evaluations and organizational mental health consulting.
Associations and certifications
- PSY 22767
Payment methods
- Checks, Debit cards, Credit cards, Mobile payments
Services
Psychotherapy
Individual psychotherapy addresses anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma through evidence-based modalities. Sessions focus on developing coping strategies, improving emotional regulation, and resolving interpersonal conflicts. Our approach integrates psychodynamic principles with contemporary trauma treatment techniques.
EMDR Therapy
EMDR therapy processes traumatic memories using bilateral stimulation to reduce distress. This modality treats PTSD, complex trauma, and treatment-resistant symptoms. We incorporate Lacanian theory to enhance traditional EMDR protocols for deeper therapeutic outcomes.
Psychoanalysis
Lacanian psychoanalysis explores unconscious patterns through structured dialogue. Brief and long-term options address developmental difficulties, relationship issues, and existential concerns. Treatment examines how early experiences shape current behaviors and relational dynamics.
Executive Consulting
Executive consulting supports health and tech industry leaders in managing workplace stress and organizational challenges. Services include burnout prevention strategies, team dynamics optimization, and trauma-informed leadership development for high-pressure environments.
Forensic Assessments
Forensic assessments provide court-mandated psychological evaluations for custody disputes, disability claims, and immigration hardship cases. Our reports include diagnostic clarification, treatment recommendations, and evidence-based conclusions for judicial proceedings.
People
Ayelet Hirshfeld
Clinical Director
Licensed clinical psychologist and Lacanian psychoanalyst specializing in trauma treatment, EMDR therapy, and executive consulting. Completed postdoc training at Stanford and psychoanalytic training at the Lacan School of Psychoanalysis.
Michaela Zavala
Associate Clinical Social Worker
MSW clinician with experience in health psychology and trauma treatment. Provides individual and couples therapy in English, serving diverse populations from unhoused individuals to tech executives.
Dr. Ramirez
Postdoctoral Fellow
Clinical psychologist specializing in trauma treatment across forensic, hospital, and community settings. Provides services in English and Spanish with expertise in multicultural mental health care.
Questions
What mental health services are offered?
We provide psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, EMDR therapy, forensic assessments, executive consulting, and organizational mental health services for individuals and institutions.
Do you offer virtual therapy sessions?
Yes, we offer secure telehealth sessions for psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, and consulting services to clients nationwide.
Are therapy intensives available?
Our therapy intensives provide 4-15 hours weekly of integrated care including psychotherapy, mindfulness, and psychiatric collaboration for severe depression or anxiety cases.
What languages are services provided in?
Services are available in English, Hebrew, and Spanish through our multilingual clinical team members.
Do you accept insurance for mental health treatment?
We operate as an out-of-network provider. Clients receive superbills for potential insurance reimbursement and flexible payment options for all services.
Reviews (3)
Miri B.
Sep 21, 2022
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Dr. Hirshfeld is an incredibly compassionate and knowledgeable professional. She is very attentive and thinks outside of the box. Would recommend to anyone!
O. L.
Sep 05, 2022
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Ayelet showed honest compassion while being able to deeply understand my inner self, and really helped me to navigate through this maze of life. I would strongly recommend her to anyone.
Limor Glueckstern
Apr 20, 2022
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I've known Dr Hirshfeld for over a decade. she is very knowledgeable, honest and has a very high level of integrity