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Military life comes with unique struggles that can have lasting effects on veterans and their families. The stress of service, war-related trauma, and adjustment coming back to civilian life can all take their toll. Members of the military and their loved ones may develop mental health concerns like PTSD, depression, and anxiety, making life more difficult than it could be.

This is where therapy can help. Whether you are located in downtown San Mateo, the suburbs of San Mateo, other nearby places such as San Bruno, Daly City, or anywhere else in California, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Common Issues Military Veterans and Families Face

Here are some of the most prevalent issues facing veterans and military families:

  • Veterans: Combat injuries, addictions to narcotics, alcoholism, difficulties getting reacclimated to the civilian world, mental issues like anxiety and PTSD.
  • Military families: worry and sadness during deployment, concern for the well-being of the military member, financial struggles, a fear of being uprooted, lack of control, mental conditions like depression and anxiety, vicarious trauma.

It’s normal to have difficulty during military service or after exiting the military, and that’s why veteran and military family counseling exists. If you or your family are struggling, we recommend you explore your therapy options.

Seek Veteran/Military Family Counseling Now!

A licensed counselor will work with you and your family to explore and resolve the mental and emotional issues holding you back from enjoying life to its fullest. And Mental Health Match can help you find an experienced therapist in your area. Start by browsing experts below or by using our free therapist matching tool.

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Kristina Scarpa
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Together, I walk side by side with my clients in order to help them grow, move past or manage their struggles. My clients develop better coping skills, a more fulfilling life, and have more meaningful relationships. I am also trained in EMDR.


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Together, I walk side by side with my clients in order to help them grow, move past or manage their struggles. My clients develop better coping skills, a more fulfilling life, and have more meaningful relationships. I am also trained in EMDR.

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I have an eclectic style that is tailor-made to fit each client needs. I always try to provide some immediate relief for current problems with coping skills and problem solving strategies along with exploring ones past for generational patterns.

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  • Anxiety
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Marriage
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  • Premarital Counseling
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  • Trauma
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Lauren Matern
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Work on unpacking your childhood, family, culture, education, relationships, friendships, inner dialogue & begin to explore. Where do you want to be & how do you get there? What are we doing in session to help you feel more grounded, safe, & seen?


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Work on unpacking your childhood, family, culture, education, relationships, friendships, inner dialogue & begin to explore. Where do you want to be & how do you get there? What are we doing in session to help you feel more grounded, safe, & seen?

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Most of us didn't grow up in perfect families or a perfect culture & it has lasting impacts. In my clients, it often presents as perfectionism which can be an exhausting place to live in every day. Clients feel burnt-out, irritable, lonely & anxious.

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Feji Etibo
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We will explore your thoughts, defenses, feelings and behavioral patterns that are being rooted from the internal problem in which you’re facing. We will work together to help you gain more insight to understand the deep root of the internal problem


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We will explore your thoughts, defenses, feelings and behavioral patterns that are being rooted from the internal problem in which you’re facing. We will work together to help you gain more insight to understand the deep root of the internal problem

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My hope is that together we will explore your story through a lens of curiosity, awareness and compassion to help you move towards gaining more control over your life.

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Angeline Baucom
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Process through the difficult and challenging experiences and memories that have been part of your past and current path. This can be relationship issues, raising children, trauma, mental health, substance use or everyday stress.


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Process through the difficult and challenging experiences and memories that have been part of your past and current path. This can be relationship issues, raising children, trauma, mental health, substance use or everyday stress.

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I use various research-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Motivational Interviewing, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Family

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Araceli Pimentel
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We'll explore patterns, behaviors, and past adversities that have influenced your life. Through this collaboration, you'll acquire tools to change behavior and foster healthier coping strategies.


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We'll explore patterns, behaviors, and past adversities that have influenced your life. Through this collaboration, you'll acquire tools to change behavior and foster healthier coping strategies.

Something to know about my approach is:

I actively engage with you and provide feedback. I draw from a variety of therapeutic modalities to customize your sessions. I'm trained in culturally responsive and trauma-informed practices that promote feelings of safety and support.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Issues
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Coaching
  • College Students
  • Confidence
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Friendships
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