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5 Years
experience
Compassionate Psychotherapy Services in San Francisco
As a licensed psychotherapist with over 15 years of experience in the San Francisco Bay Area, I specialize in evidence-based approaches to enhance cognitive flexibility and address trauma, anxiety, and OCD. My practice focuses on individualized treatment plans tailored to each client's unique needs, drawing from extensive experience in diverse settings including UCSF Langley Porter, San Francisco General Hospital, and The Nueva School.I prioritize building strong therapeutic alliances and offer specialized services such as custody mediation, ERP therapy, and group sessions. My work emphasizes empowering clients to develop resilience, break unhelpful patterns, and achieve personal growth through collaborative, client-centered care.
Services
Adult Psychotherapy
Child Therapy
Child Custody Mediation
Group Therapy
ERP Therapy for OCD
Details
- Year established: 2021
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of clinical experience in evidence-based mental health treatment.
- Our therapy approach emphasizes individualized treatment plans tailored to client needs.
- We specialize in ERP therapy, a gold-standard OCD treatment method.
- Our practice integrates emotional support animal assistance in therapeutic settings.
- We provide custody mediation services certified by family court systems.
What people say
Highly qualified therapist
Effective panic attack management
Mochi enhances therapy process
Deeply empathetic approach
Significant progress achieved
Services
Adult Psychotherapy
Personalized mental health treatment for adults addressing anxiety, trauma, and emotional challenges. Combines evidence-based techniques with client-centered approaches to enhance cognitive flexibility and develop coping strategies. Focuses on building resilience and improving overall well-being through structured therapeutic sessions.
Child Therapy
Specialized mental health support for children and adolescents facing emotional difficulties. Addresses social anxiety, panic attacks, and behavioral challenges through age-appropriate therapeutic techniques. Integrates emotional support animals to enhance treatment effectiveness and client comfort.
ERP Therapy for OCD
Gold-standard exposure and response prevention therapy for obsessive-compulsive disorder. Structured program helping clients confront fears without rituals. Combines gradual exposure techniques with skill-building to break the OCD cycle and restore daily functioning.
Child Custody Mediation
Court-recommended mediation services for parenting plan disputes. Certified process helping parents create custody agreements through collaborative problem-solving. Includes co-parenting guidance and re-unification therapy when needed.
Group Therapy
Structured group sessions focusing on social skills development for adolescents. Eight-session program for 14-15 year olds in a small-group setting. Combines peer interaction with professional guidance to improve emotional regulation and interpersonal skills.
People
Carmen Chow
Licensed Psychotherapist
Licensed psychotherapist with 15+ years of experience treating anxiety, trauma, and OCD. Specializes in ERP therapy and child custody mediation. Former Director of Counseling at The Nueva School and Regional Director at a residential treatment center. Combines evidence-based approaches with compassionate care.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide adult and child psychotherapy, ERP therapy for OCD, child custody mediation, and group therapy sessions tailored to individual needs.
Do you offer virtual therapy sessions?
Yes, we provide Zoom therapy sessions for clients who prefer remote access to mental health services.
What is ERP therapy for OCD?
ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) is a structured, research-based treatment that helps OCD patients confront fears without rituals or avoidance strategies.
Can therapy help with child anxiety issues?
Yes, our specialized child therapy services address social anxiety, panic attacks, and emotional difficulties through age-appropriate therapeutic techniques.
Do you work with family courts for custody mediation?
Yes, we provide certified child custody mediation services and have worked with San Francisco, San Mateo, Marin, and Sacramento Family Courts.
Reviews (2)
Sarah Janson
Sep 03, 2018
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Carmen Chow is an exceptional therapist with deep experience with children. She was able to make a profound difference.
Matthew Beenau
Aug 23, 2018
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We highly recommend Carmen and very thankful for her help. She helps our son with panic attacks and social anxiety. He is much happier and loves going to see Carmen and her therapy dog, Mocha.
