Business Details
14 Years
experience
Expert Mental Health Therapy in Burlingame, CA
Peninsula Therapy Services is a dedicated mental health practice founded on evidence-based, client-centered care. With over a decade of experience in clinical psychology, our team specializes in helping individuals navigate complex emotional challenges, life transitions, and relationship dynamics. Our approach combines modern therapeutic techniques with personalized strategies to foster resilience, self-compassion, and meaningful growth. We prioritize creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their struggles and develop practical tools for lasting change.Our expertise spans anxiety, depression, narcissistic abuse recovery, tech industry stress, parenting challenges, and menopause-related mental health concerns. By integrating cognitive-behavioral, dialectical behavior, and compassion-focused therapies, we empower clients to build emotional clarity and thrive in all aspects of life. Our commitment to ethical practice, continuous professional development, and client advocacy establishes us as a trusted resource for mental wellness in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Services
Tech Professionals Therapy
Parenting Counseling
Narcissistic Abuse Recovery
Anxiety Treatment
Menopause Support
Career Counseling
Relationship Therapy
Depression Management
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- Specialized expertise in tech industry mental health challenges
- Evidence-based therapies tailored to individual needs
- Over 10 years of clinical psychology experience
- Personalized approach to anxiety and depression treatment
- Proven success in narcissistic abuse recovery programs
Associations and certifications
- California Psychology Board
What people say
Exceptional tech industry understanding
Effective narcissistic abuse recovery
Personalized treatment plans
Evidence-based approaches
Supportive therapeutic environment
Services
Tech Professionals Therapy
Specialized mental health support for high-tech professionals addressing perfectionism, imposter syndrome, and work-life balance challenges. Our approach combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness practices to help tech workers manage anxiety and burnout while maintaining career success. We focus on developing emotional resilience and authentic leadership skills for sustainable professional growth.
Narcissistic Abuse Recovery
Structured program for healing from narcissistic relationships using trauma-informed care. We employ cognitive processing therapy and boundary-setting frameworks to help clients rebuild self-esteem and recognize manipulative patterns. Our approach emphasizes restoring personal agency and developing healthy relationship skills through evidence-based recovery protocols.
Menopause Support
Comprehensive mental health support for women navigating hormonal transitions. Our therapy addresses mood swings, identity changes, and sexual health concerns using acceptance-commitment techniques. We focus on developing self-compassion and practical coping strategies to maintain professional effectiveness and personal relationships during this life transition.
Parenting Counseling
Evidence-based parenting support addressing modern family challenges. We utilize acceptance-commitment therapy to help parents manage stress, improve communication, and establish consistent discipline strategies. Our approach emphasizes developing emotional regulation skills and fostering authentic connections within family systems.
Anxiety Treatment
Specialized anxiety disorder treatment combining mindfulness-based stress reduction with cognitive restructuring techniques. We address panic attacks, social anxiety, and generalized anxiety through personalized coping strategies. Our approach focuses on developing emotional regulation skills and reducing avoidance behaviors to improve daily functioning.
People
Dr. Rebecca Aptekar
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Rebecca Aptekar is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience in mental health. Formerly a tech industry professional, she specializes in treating anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. Her evidence-based approach combines cognitive-behavioral and compassion-focused therapies to help clients achieve lasting personal growth.
Questions
What mental health services do you specialize in?
We specialize in anxiety disorders, depression treatment, narcissistic abuse recovery, tech industry stress management, parenting challenges, and menopause-related mental health support using evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
How do therapy sessions work?
Sessions use evidence-based methods tailored to your specific needs, focusing on practical skill development and emotional growth. We work collaboratively to address your unique challenges and build lasting coping strategies.
Do you accept insurance?
We accept major insurance plans and provide documentation for out-of-network reimbursement. Payment options include cash, check, and electronic transfers for your convenience.
Are telehealth appointments available?
Yes, we offer secure telehealth sessions for clients throughout California, providing flexible access to mental health care while maintaining therapeutic effectiveness and confidentiality.
