Therapy for Adults Facing Depression and Relationship Challenges
In Los Altos, California
Therapy for adults struggling feeling disconnected with themselves and in their relationships throughout the states of CA & WA
Life may look good on paper. Inside, your world feels stagnant and numb. Depression, anxiety, and relationships don’t always look the way we expect; they often show up like this:
You don’t know how to truly relax, as if you’re always bracing for something bad.
You struggle to express what you feel and have no clue how to answer, “How are you feeling?”
You take care of everyone else while your own needs get overlooked.
You second-guess yourself and hear a constant voice saying you could’ve done better.
You crave closeness but pull away when someone gets too near.
You long for care and support but feel guilty or ashamed when you ask for it.
You rely on drinking, smoking, or your phone to get through the day.
You feel like your feelings are constantly too much for others.
You sense unresolved things from your past that need understanding.
You want to feel alive
Life doesn’t have to feel this heavy. You don’t have to stay stuck in the same tangled patterns. Therapy may be right for you if you want to:
Live a slower and more reflective moment to moment
Learn to love and be loved with more ease
Experience your full range of emotions
Laugh harder and suck the marrow out of life
Understand the small moments from your past that felt off
Live a more playful and less stressed existence
Untangle family dynamics that seem to lead to dead ends
Feel less tangled in anxiety or low mood, and more steady in yourself
Learn new ways of relating that feel more natural, honest, and alive
Develop a stronger sense of self-worth that guides you through life
Hi. I’m Albert.
If you’re struggling to feel like yourself, you are in the right place. I work with adults who want to feel more alive in their relationships and with themselves. Many of my clients focus on understanding the development of their inner world and how this is impacting their relationship with work, family, partners, friends, and of course, themselves.
I practice from an eclectic approach, integrating relational psychoanalysis, attachment theory, existential therapy, along with other approaches as needed. Learn more about my approach here.
I strongly believe that therapy offers a unique opportunity for healing and transformation. The first step is booking a consult call.
Areas of Focus:
Depression and Anxiety
You feel cut off from yourself, not quite like who you used to be. Staying in bed can feel easier than starting the day, as even small tasks carry the weight of exhaustion. You know something needs to change, but you’re unsure where to begin. In therapy for depression and anxiety, we work to understand what’s happening beneath the surface and create meaningful, lasting change that comes from you.
Self Worth and Confidence
You feel like an impostor, constantly comparing yourself to others and coming up short. At times it may feel pointless to share how you feel, as though your voice doesn’t matter. These feelings are real, but they are not the truth of who you are. In therapy, we work to untangle old stories about self-worth and confidence, helping you reconnect with a more authentic and grounded sense of self.
Relationships & Communication
You feel stuck in your relationships, unsure how to communicate what you’re actually feeling. A familiar sense of stagnation follows you, and words never seem to land quite right. In relational therapy, we explore what’s happening beneath the surface—your emotional patterns, needs, and fears—so you can express yourself more clearly and feel genuinely understood. You deserve connection that feels mutual and alive.
Attachment and Inner Child Work
You know your parents were loving and well-intentioned, yet something still feels unsettled. You may wonder why closeness feels hard, or why love feels complicated. Early attachment experiences can leave lasting impressions—beliefs about being seen, heard, or allowed to feel. Through attachment-based and inner child therapy, we explore these early patterns to help you understand yourself more clearly and move toward deeper connection.
Contact Me.
Ready to take the next step? Reach out today for therapy in Los Altos, California.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Therapy can be helpful for anyone who wants to grow as a person, not only for those in crisis. Many people seek therapy because they feel stuck, disconnected, or weighed down by anxiety or depression—even when life appears stable or successful from the outside. Others come because they want to understand themselves better, deepen their relationships, or change patterns that no longer serve them.
You don’t need a diagnosis, a clear problem, or a breaking point to begin therapy. Wanting to feel more like yourself, more emotionally alive, or more grounded in how you relate to others is reason enough. Therapy offers a space to reflect, grow, and make meaning of your experiences, helping you move through life with greater clarity and intention.
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My approach to therapy is psychodynamic, attachment-based, and humanistic, with a strong relational focus. This means therapy is not one-size-fits-all. I meet you where you are, and the work is tailored to your unique history, personality, relationships, and goals. Rather than following a rigid structure, I adjust the therapy space to support you at your current growing edge.
Together, we pay attention to your inner world, emotional patterns, and relationships—both past and present—as well as what unfolds between us in the therapy room. Therapy becomes a collaborative process that evolves as you do, allowing insight, emotional depth, and change to emerge in ways that feel authentic and sustainable.
If you’d like a deeper understanding of how I work and what informs my approach, you can learn more on my About page.
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Therapy can help you function better in your day-to-day life—emotionally, relationally, and psychologically. Many people come to therapy to work through anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, self-esteem concerns, emotional disconnection, or the lasting effects of trauma. While therapy may not make life easier or remove life’s challenges, it can help you become stronger, more resilient, and more capable of meeting what life brings.
Through therapy, you can develop greater emotional awareness, clearer communication, and a deeper understanding of yourself and others. Over time, this often leads to feeling more grounded, more flexible, and better equipped to navigate stress, relationships, and transitions with intention rather than reactivity.
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Yes. I offer secure online therapy for adults in California and Washington. Virtual therapy sessions take place through a private, HIPAA-compliant video platform and offer the same depth, consistency, and effectiveness as in-person therapy. Many clients find online therapy allows for greater flexibility, comfort, and accessibility, making it easier to engage in the therapeutic process.
Online therapy can be especially helpful if you have a busy schedule, prefer the privacy of your own space, or are seeking therapy that fits more seamlessly into your life. Together, we create a reliable and supportive therapeutic space, regardless of physical location.