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 Therapy for Women with Anxiety,Trauma & Emotional Overwhelm in Palo Alto, California

Warm, supportive virtual therapy for women who want to feel calmer, more confident, and more connected to themselves.

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"The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction , not a destination"​   Carl Rogers

Are You Feeling This?

Do you ever find yourself replaying conversations, worrying about how others perceive you? 

You look like you’re doing fine, but inside feel anxious, overextended, or unsure of yourself — especially in your relationships?

Maybe you crave connection but also feel overwhelmed by it, or notice that the same patterns keep repeating no matter how hard you try to change them.

You also feel stretched thin by work, motherhood, or life transitions, while quietly questioning your needs, boundaries, and sense of self. Even when things look fine on the outside, inside you may feel disconnected, reactive, or unsure how to feel safe in relationships

What You Can Expect

​In our work together, many clients begin to notice meaningful shifts in how they experience themselves and their relationships

Patterns of overthinking, people-pleasing, or pulling away begin to shift into clearer boundaries, confidence, and emotional connection.

Anxiety and emotional overwhelm start to soften as your nervous system learns what safety feels like. 

Self-understanding deepens, and emotions become easier to recognize and regulate. Through therapy, you’ll learn mindfulness-based practices and tools for self-discovery that help you stay present, attuned, and compassionate with yourself.

Therapy becomes a place to breathe, feel supported, and create lasting sustainable change rooted in safety, trust, and self-connection.

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About

About Me

 You don’t have to carry it alone. Therapy can be a place where you finally feel understood, supported, and gently guided toward real change.

With over 10 years experience I work with adult women across California who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life stressors.

Together, we slow things down, make sense of what’s happening inside, and build tools that help you feel steadier, safer, and more empowered in your life.​​

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Yael Gonicman, LMFT 120198

Treatment

Services and Treatments Offered 

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Anxiety Therapy 

Anxiety can feel exhausting and all‑consuming. You may notice constant worrying, racing thoughts, tension in your body, trouble sleeping, or a sense that your mind never truly rests. Even when things look fine on the outside, inside you may feel overwhelmed or on edge.

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Depression Therapy 

Depression can make life feel heavy, disconnected, and lonely. You may feel low motivation, sadness, numbness, guilt, or a sense that you’ve lost touch with yourself. Even simple tasks can start to feel overwhelming.

 

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Trauma Therapy 

Trauma can stay in the body and mind long after difficult experiences have passed. You may notice anxiety, emotional reactivity, numbness, shame, or feeling stuck in survival mode. Sometimes the impact of trauma isn’t obvious, but it quietly affects relationships, self‑esteem, and daily life.

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Bilingual Therapy (English & Spanish)

Feeling understood in your own language can make therapy more meaningful and comfortable. I offer therapy services in both English and Spanish for women across California.

Art Therapy 

Art Therapy can be an incredibly powerful therapeutic tool for all ages. Using different mediums and techniques it is possible to use art to process emotions and memories in a completely different way than traditional talk therapy. 

Contact

Contact Me

To book a consultation or ask any questions, you can reach me here:

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Yael Gonicman   LMFT 120198

info@yaelgonicmanmft.com

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650-524-5246

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Call or email to schedule a free 15 minute phone consultation to see if working together would be a good fit for you. 

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    Therapist for Women with Anxiety, Trauma, and Emotional Overwhelm in Palo Alto, California

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