Business Details
Mental Health Therapy for High-Achieving Professionals
At Psychology Works, we specialize in delivering personalized psychological care to high-achieving professionals including physicians, entrepreneurs, executives, athletes, and coaches. Our team of licensed psychologists integrates evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Mindfulness-Based Therapies to address anxiety, depression, stress, and career-related challenges. With over two decades of combined clinical expertise, we prioritize building strong therapeutic relationships to create tailored treatment plans that foster resilience, improve mental wellbeing, and enhance performance.Our practice emphasizes cultural humility, measurement-based care, and prompt access to services for clients in Silicon Valley and beyond. We serve individuals through in-person sessions in Menlo Park, Palo Alto, and telehealth platforms across California, ensuring discreet and compassionate support for navigating life's most demanding pressures.
Services
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Therapy
Stress Management
Career Counseling
Sport Psychology
Physician Wellness
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Performance Optimization
Highlights and features
- We offer evidence-based therapies integrated with mindfulness and performance psychology
- Our team includes psychologists with academic affiliations to top clinical programs
- We provide measurement-based care to track treatment effectiveness
- Specialized services for physicians, executives, and high-performance athletes
- We combine cultural humility with personalized treatment planning
Services
Anxiety Treatment
Our anxiety treatment programs utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as the foundation while integrating complementary approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. We specialize in treating generalized anxiety, social anxiety, and performance-related anxiety for professionals facing high-pressure environments. Our evidence-based protocols help clients develop coping strategies to manage physical symptoms, regulate emotional responses, and reduce avoidance behaviors that interfere with daily functioning.
Depression Therapy
Our depression treatment combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with behavioral activation techniques to address mild to severe depressive episodes. We work with clients to identify negative thought patterns, establish mood-regulating routines, and develop relapse prevention strategies. Our approach incorporates mindfulness-based interventions to help professionals manage work-related stressors while improving emotional resilience and overall life satisfaction.
Career Counseling
Our career counseling services help high-achievers navigate career transitions, work-life balance challenges, and professional development goals. Using evidence-based assessments, we assist clients in aligning their careers with personal values while addressing anxiety related to career decisions. We specialize in helping professionals in high-pressure fields maintain fulfillment and prevent burnout through strategic career planning.
Sport Psychology
Our sport psychology services enhance mental performance for athletes and high-achieving professionals. We develop customized mental skills training programs focusing on concentration, stress management, and performance routines. Drawing from clinical and sport science research, we help clients optimize focus under pressure, build resilience, and maintain peak performance through visualization techniques and cognitive restructuring strategies.
Stress Management
Our stress management programs address chronic stress and adjustment disorders using evidence-based interventions. We teach mindfulness techniques, relaxation strategies, and cognitive restructuring to help professionals manage work-related stress. Our approach combines physiological regulation methods with behavioral activation to improve coping mechanisms and prevent stress-related health complications in high-pressure careers.
People
Dr. Michael E. Buckle
Co-founder & Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Buckle specializes in sport and performance psychology with experience working with professional athletes and high-achieving professionals. He previously served as a sport psychologist at Stanford University and integrates clinical expertise with performance optimization strategies to help clients achieve mental wellness and professional success.
Dr. Edna M. Esnil
Co-founder & Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Esnil brings 14 years of clinical experience treating anxiety, depression, and stress-related disorders. A published author and former university instructor, she employs a strength-based approach combining cognitive behavioral therapy with multicultural and feminist perspectives to help diverse clients achieve personal growth and emotional resilience.
Questions
What mental health services do you specialize in?
We specialize in treating anxiety, depression, stress management, career counseling, and performance psychology for high-achieving professionals including executives, physicians, and athletes.
Do you offer telehealth sessions?
Yes, we provide telehealth sessions for California residents through secure video conferencing platforms that maintain client confidentiality and privacy.
What therapeutic approaches do your psychologists use?
Our psychologists integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapies, and performance psychology techniques tailored to each client's specific needs.
How do you handle urgent mental health concerns?
While we don't offer emergency services, we prioritize prompt access to care and work closely with clients to develop crisis management plans when needed. For immediate emergencies, we recommend contacting local emergency services.
What makes your practice different from other therapy offices?
We uniquely combine evidence-based mental health treatment with performance psychology expertise specifically tailored to high-achieving professionals facing demanding careers in Silicon Valley and beyond.
Do you accept insurance?
We operate as private pay providers but can provide documentation for potential out-of-network insurance reimbursement. Please contact us directly for current fee schedules and payment options.
