San Mateo, CA

Online Therapy in San Mateo, CA | Virtual Therapy for Anxiety, Depression & Life Transitions

Online and virtual therapy in San Mateo, CA -- telehealth individual therapy for anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship patterns, and the full range of what brings Peninsula adults into therapy, delivered without adding a commute to an already full life. San Mateo is a genuinely mixed Peninsula city -- more established and residential than its tech-saturated neighbors to the south, home to a wide range of adults at different life stages navigating different kinds of difficulty. Online therapy here serves a population that is not primarily seeking to solve a geographic access problem but a scheduling problem -- fitting consistent weekly therapy into lives organized around demanding careers, family obligations, and the specific rhythms of Peninsula life.

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Marcus Ghiasi is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist offering online and virtual therapy to San Mateo adults and Peninsula residents. The approach draws on IFS as the primary framework -- particularly effective for San Mateo's mixed population navigating a wide range of life stages and presenting concerns -- and EMDR for trauma and the experiences stored in the nervous system that continue affecting functioning. Online therapy from home or office removes the scheduling friction that most consistently prevents consistent care. Sessions are Wednesday through Friday from anywhere in California. A free 15-minute consultation is the starting point.

Online Therapy in San Mateo, CA

Why Choose Bayside Wellness

Online and virtual therapy removes the scheduling friction that most consistently prevents consistent care for San Mateo's working adults and families -- sessions fit into existing schedules without requiring schedule reorganization

IFS and EMDR via telehealth address the full range of what San Mateo's mixed population navigates -- anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship patterns, and grief

Research consistently shows equivalent outcomes to in-person therapy -- telehealth is the same clinical quality with significantly better logistics for Peninsula residents with demanding schedules

Sessions available Wednesday through Friday from anywhere in California -- home, office, or any private space with a reliable connection

Private pay with superbills for PPO reimbursement -- $210 for 45 minutes, $280 for 60 minutes

Free 15-minute consultation before any commitment

What to Expect in Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

Is online therapy effective for life transitions and midlife concerns in San Mateo?

Yes. IFS is particularly effective for the life transition presentations most common in San Mateo -- mapping what is being lost and what needs to be built in its place. Research shows equivalent outcomes to in-person therapy.

What are the advantages of virtual therapy for San Mateo families with demanding schedules?

Sessions from home mean no childcare logistics, no commute, and scheduling that adapts to family rhythms rather than requiring family life to reorganize around a therapy office schedule.

Can EMDR be done effectively via telehealth for trauma and grief?

Yes. Telehealth EMDR has strong research support and equivalent outcomes to in-person delivery for trauma and grief presentations.

What are the session rates?

Sessions are $210 for 45 minutes or $280 for 60 minutes. Superbills provided after every session for PPO out-of-network reimbursement. HSA and FSA funds accepted. Free 15-minute consultation to start.

How to Get Started

Getting started is simple. Click the button below to schedule a free 15-minute consultation, or use the contact form to reach out with questions. I typically respond within 1-2 business days.

Therapy Services in San Mateo

EMDR Therapy
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IFS Therapy (Parts Work)
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