Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapy Partner in Palo Alto
Joelle Rabow Maletis is a distinguished mental health practice founded on over 17 years of expertise in trauma-informed therapy and personalized care. Our team of licensed clinicians specializes in treating PTSD, anxiety, depression, and complex trauma through evidence-based methodologies tailored to individual needs. We prioritize creating a safe, collaborative environment where clients can explore life patterns, reframe limiting beliefs, and achieve lasting personal growth. With specialized programs for military personnel, first responders, and individuals seeking self-love transformation, our practice combines clinical excellence with compassionate support.Our therapists hold advanced certifications and engage in continuous professional development to ensure cutting-edge care. We offer flexible treatment options including in-office sessions, teletherapy, and structured workshops designed to empower clients toward emotional wellness and self-actualization.
Services
Trauma Therapy
PTSD Treatment
Couples Counseling
Self-Love Workshop
Teletherapy
Military Mental Health
Anxiety & Depression
Clinical Supervision
Group Therapy
Career Coaching
Highlights and features
- We offer trauma-informed care with 17+ years of clinical expertise
- Our therapists hold 20+ specialized certifications in mental health treatment
- Personalized treatment plans tailored to individual therapeutic needs
- Teletherapy options for safe, convenient access to care
- Specialized programs for military personnel and first responders
Associations and certifications
- CA MFC51094
- TX MFT203810
- MT LMFT49316
- TriCare
- TriWest Health Care Alliance
What people say
Professional and timely staff
Empathic therapists
Effective trauma treatment
Flexible scheduling options
Life-changing workshops
Services
Trauma Therapy
Our trauma therapy program addresses complex PTSD and emotional trauma through evidence-based techniques. Clients work with certified specialists to process painful experiences safely while developing coping strategies. This service helps individuals rebuild emotional resilience and restore healthy relationships through personalized treatment plans.
PTSD Treatment
Specialized PTSD treatment combines cognitive processing therapy with somatic approaches. We serve military veterans, first responders, and civilians through individualized programs that reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. Our clinicians use proven methodologies to address trauma's lasting impact on mental health.
Self-Love Workshop
The 30-Day Self-Love Workshop offers a structured approach to building self-worth through daily exercises. Participants develop confidence and emotional wellness using techniques based on Joelle Rabow Maletis's published work. This self-paced program creates lasting mindset changes through practical, actionable steps.
Teletherapy
Secure teletherapy sessions provide accessible mental health care through video conferencing. This service maintains clinical effectiveness while offering flexibility for clients with scheduling challenges or mobility limitations. Our platform ensures privacy and continuity of care from any location.
Clinical Supervision
We offer professional development programs for mental health practitioners through clinical supervision. Our training covers trauma treatment innovations and ethical practice standards. Supervision sessions combine theoretical knowledge with practical skill development for therapists at all career stages.
People
Joelle Rabow Maletis
CEO & Clinical Supervisor
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with multiple advanced degrees and decades of experience in trauma treatment. Specializes in military psychology and eating disorders, featured on TED and ABC's 60 Minutes.
Nick Watkins
Clinical Director
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with specialized training in cognitive processing therapy. Provides trauma care for veterans and active-duty personnel outside traditional military healthcare systems.
Roland Gomez
Licensed Therapist
Master's level clinician specializing in trauma work and self-acceptance therapy. Focuses on helping clients recognize personal growth through therapeutic relationships and evidence-based practices.
Sydney Herring-Alderete
Associate Therapist
Trauma specialist with expertise in expressive arts therapy. Works with clients on identity development and personal transformation using creative approaches to mental health treatment.
Questions
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept cash, checks, and all major credit cards for our therapy services.
Do you offer military discounts?
Yes, we provide reduced fee services for active-duty military members and veterans.
What is your cancellation policy?
We require 48-hour notice for cancellations to avoid late fees for missed appointments.
Do you accept insurance?
We accept TriCare, TriWest, and MHN insurance plans with out-of-network benefits.
What therapy formats are available?
We offer both in-office sessions and secure teletherapy video conferencing options.
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Reviews (6)
John S.
Nov 13, 2021
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The road to hell is paved with good intentions. After spending an eternity trying to find a suitable therapist that handles military and couples, we found Joelle. We spent thousands here we did not have. Her and her team didn't understand us or what we needed. I would avoid.
MamaC C.
Mar 27, 2021
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Joelle is still in business? It is not a surprise for me to see the negative reviews she got. Indifferent, cold-hearted, and cruel are all I can say about her. This is only a money making machine for her. She cares nothing about patients' well-being. She accused me for a whole session because a miscommunication of office procedure. Her procedure was different from the therapists I went to before. She caused me a major depression breakdown and crying, showed me the door and kicked me out of her practice. I am surprised she is still in business. She must be very skillful in pretending
Linda B.
Sep 19, 2019
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I have had the pleasure of working with Massiel, but everyone in the office was very professional, timely and had excellent customer service. The office is very comfortable, inviting, and warm. Massiel was especially warm, empathic, and concerned with my all of my therapeutic needs. I found scheduling appointments to be very easy. My welcome email with new client forms and directions were extremely helpful. The e-mail notifications were also easy and very well organized. No matter who I spoke with, it seemed the staff cared about my concerns, helped me with my insurance submittals, and were very
Neysa R.
Jul 17, 2019
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There are affordable licensed therapists who offer the same services and are professional. This business is not. I was initially hoping to work with Joelle (seemed more experienced) but her schedule could not accommodate (4+ weeks out) so ended up with one of her staff Massiel. My experience with this business, overall customer experience and timely follow up sucks.
Massiel
1. New client first appointment: no reminders, calls or emails. I was struggling to find this business , no GPS (there are other LMFTs within the same complex). Called the listed number for directions (outsourced so person
Massiel
1. New client first appointment: no reminders, calls or emails. I was struggling to find this business , no GPS (there are other LMFTs within the same complex). Called the listed number for directions (outsourced so person
Michael Robinson
Jun 17, 2019
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An amazing experience for which Joelle and her team are the cause. Joelle is a dedicated, immensely-qualified, and compassionate therapist with an incredible depth of knowledge and seemingly limitless patience and understanding. Her interpersonal manner is honest and no-nonsense, while the business's administrative management is top notch. Whether it was scheduling, billing, or late notice changes, the front office was incredibly flexible and did such a wonderful job. In every single interaction, Joelle and her team were professional, driven, and exceedingly polite. Highly, highly recommend.
Derrick Carter
Dec 11, 2018
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Joelle is a caring, competent, and compassionate therapist whom I would refer to anyone who is need of help. She goes above and beyond for her clients because she genuinely, wholeheartedly cares about them. Because of her I now have skills that helped me gain healthy emotional wellness on a sustained levelthank u Joelle.
