Welcome to
Palo Alto Smart Therapy
At Palo Alto Smart Therapy, we work with thoughtful, driven individuals who have invested deeply in their lives and pursuits — and who have managed stress and complexity well, until life demanded something different. Many come to us after finding that traditional talk therapy, while helpful, didn’t produce the deeper internal shifts they were looking for.
We offer a modern, process-driven approach to psychotherapy designed to help clients move beyond long-standing patterns of stress, striving, and stuckness — so they can experience greater clarity, resilience, and freedom in both their inner and outer lives.
What if you could experience yourself differently?
At Palo Alto Smart Therapy, we understand the challenges that come with living a fast-paced, achievement-driven life. Since 2009, we’ve worked with highly motivated clients in Silicon Valley who seek not just relief from their struggles, but meaningful, transformative change. Our small, boutique practice—composed of three experienced, licensed therapists—specializes in what we call Modern Therapy: a process-focused, results-oriented approach designed to help you experience yourself in a profoundly new and positive way.
Why Choose Modern Therapy?
Traditional talk therapy has its merits. It can provide valuable insights, emotional support, and practical tools for coping with stress and challenges. But too often, clients tell us that years of “just talking” didn’t lead to the lasting, foundational change they were seeking. That’s where we come in.
At Palo Alto Smart Therapy, we go beyond the traditional model. Modern Therapy is rooted in science-backed methods like EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and somatic approaches. These techniques are designed to do more than just help you cope—they work to rewire how you experience yourself at a deep, internal level.
The Constellation of Experience
Through years of working with high-achieving clients and drawing on extensive post-graduate training, we’ve discovered that traditional talk therapy often helps clients identify patterns and gain insight. Yet, despite this understanding, many still feel stuck, unable to achieve the profound internal shifts they desire.
We began to see that true transformation required addressing not just the thoughts and emotions that arise in therapy, but the interconnected web of experiences that shape how clients see themselves. This realization led us to develop what we call the “Constellation of Experience.”
This concept reflects the complex interplay of internal and external triggers, thoughts, emotions, bodily sensations, and memories. By understanding and transforming these Constellations, we help clients move beyond surface-level relief to deep, lasting change.
Shifting Your Constellation of Experience
We believe that the key to meaningful change lies in addressing what we call the “Constellation of Experience.” Each of us has patterns of internal experiences made up of:
Triggers
Internal or external events that evoke a response.
Thoughts
The meanings we assign to these experiences (e.g., “I’m alone,” “I’m not safe,” “I’m not enough”).
Emotions
Feelings like sadness, frustration, fear, or anxiety.
Body Sensations
Physical responses such as tension, restlessness, or discomfort.
Memories
Conscious or unconscious recollections that reinforce these patterns.
Through our unique combination of approaches, we help you identify, process, and ultimately transform these Constellations. By desensitizing distressing memories and shifting their emotional charge, we enable you to experience yourself in new, empowering ways—with greater peace, joy, and self-worth.
What We Offer at
Palo Alto Smart Therapy
Our clients are intellectually curious, driven individuals who strive for excellence in their personal and professional lives. They value a thoughtful, science-based approach to therapy and are ready to do the work needed for lasting change.
Our therapists are licensed professionals who are highly skilled, deeply empathetic, and dedicated to your growth. We provide:
Individual Therapy
Tailored to your needs, using evidence-based methods to address anxiety, depression, trauma, work stress, perfectionism, and more.
Specialized Techniques
EMDR, IFS, and somatic therapies integrated with traditional methods to ensure a holistic approach.
Free Discovery Calls
A no-pressure opportunity to see if one of our therapists is the right fit for you.
Take the First Step
If you’re ready to move beyond coping and start truly transforming your internal experience, we’re here to help. Schedule a free discovery call today with the team at Palo Alto Smart Therapy to connect with one of our experienced therapists. Together, we’ll explore how Modern Therapy can help you live with greater authenticity, joy, and self-acceptance.