Who We Are

At Mindful Child & Family Therapy (MCAFT), we're a team of trauma-informed clinicians who support children, teens, adults, couples, and families in strengthening the relationships that matter most-both within themselves and with the people they love.

We provide evidence-based therapy with a warm, relational approach, and we collaborate as a team when it's helpful-especially when more than one person in a family system needs care and support. We're here to meet you with respect, attunement, and a belief in your capacity to heal and grow.

We offer therapy in-person in Los Altos, Mountain View-Los Altos, San Jose, Half Moon Bay, and online throughout California.

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Our Mission

Our mission is to provide trauma-informed therapy that helps children, adults, and families strengthen their relationships-with themselves and with each other - so they can live with greater connection, resilience, and well-being. 

What We Believe

We believe healing happens in relationship—with an affirming therapist, within a supportive family system, and within your own inner world.

Sometimes what looks like anxiety, reactivity, shutdown, perfectionism, conflict, or “off-track behavior” is actually a nervous system doing its best to protect what feels tender or overwhelmed. We’re here to help you understand what’s happening underneath the surface—and to build the safety, skills, and self-trust that make real change possible.

How We Help

We work with:

• Children who are struggling with big feelings, anxiety, behavior challenges, transitions, grief, sensitivity, or stress

• Teens who need a safe, grounded space to explore identity, emotions, relationships, and the pressures they carry

• Parents who want support that is compassionate and practical—so home can feel steadier and more connected

• Adults and couples who want to heal old wounds, shift patterns, improve relationships, and feel more like themselves again

• Families who want to reduce conflict, rebuild trust, and strengthen communication and emotional safety 

When it’s clinically appropriate (and with everyone’s consent), our team model can allow different members of a family system to receive the right kind of support—while still staying aligned in the bigger picture of healing and connection. 

Our Approach

Our therapists are trained in trauma-informed, evidence-based modalities, and we tailor care to your goals, your needs, and your pace. Approaches used across our team include:

• Internal Family Systems (IFS)
• EMDR
• CBT and Mindfulness-Based CBT
• Mindfulness-based therapy
• Play-based and expressive approaches (for children, when helpful) 

At the heart of our work is a simple, powerful orientation: turning toward what’s happening inside with curiosity, compassion, and steadiness—so you’re no longer alone with it.

What You Can Expect When You Reach Out

When you contact MCAFT, we’ll help you take the next right step—without pressure and without having to “have it all figured out” first.

Typically, you can expect:

• Thoughtful matching with a clinician based on your needs, preferences, and schedule
• Free 20-minute consulation with that therapist, to see if it is the right match for your needs
• A therapy process that balances warmth and depth with practical tools and real-life integration.

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Out-of-Network Insurance (OON)

Many health insurance plans reimburse a portion of therapy fees for out-of-network providers. We encourage you to explore your OON benefits and visit our Rates page for guidance. 

Our Commitment to Affirming Care

We strive to offer therapy that is inclusive, culturally responsive, and affirming—so you can show up as you are, and feel met with dignity and respect. 

Ready to Begin?

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply ready for support, we’re here.

Request a free consultation to take the next step toward healing, connection, and steadier well-being.

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