Therapy is about finding a light in the darkness

General Info

Psychotherapy is the most intimate and interesting journey you will ever take. Many people decide to use psychotherapy during transitions in their life. Psychotherapy can be used in the service of personal growth – that is, learning more about yourself and how to increase the meaning and satisfaction in your life. Psychotherapy can also be useful if you are struggling with decisions about life choices – i.e., career, relationships, marital stress, divorce, re-marriage, blending families, dealing with age-related challenges and changes, medical crises and chronic or life-threatening illnesses in yourself or those you love. Whether you wish to pursue psychotherapy for personal growth, or in times of personal crisis, these steps may be helpful: 1. Call and interview several professionals before choosing one. 2. Be sure to ask the professionals questions that concern you about the process of therapy in general and how therapy proceeds with them in particular. 3. The key to a successful outcome in therapy is finding an individual with whom you can have a safe relationship, in order to be open and honest about any and all of your concerns and wishes. Since therapy often involves the discussion of very intimate, important, and stressful subjects, safety is key. 4. If you don’t know how to find professionals to call, ask a trusted friend who has been through therapy or call your county psychological association’s information and referral services number (usually listed in the Yellow Pages of your local phone book).

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Regular Hours:

Mon - Fri	9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Contact Info

Phone:

Main - 408-224-3577

Address:

Los Altos, CA 94024

Link:

www.drlouisestirpegill.net

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Category

Psychologists

Services / Products

She specializes in helping families, adults, children and adolescents with various problems that arise throughout the life span. She is specially trained in helping stepfamilies become a team. If you’re still unsure whether psychotherapy is right for you, contact our office and discuss your concerns. We’ll be happy to answer any questions you may have. If, on the other hand, you’d like to visit our office to get a sense of what we do, use the links to an interactive map as well as driving directions to help you locate us. We look forward to working with you.

Payment Options

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Location

Professional Offices Los Altos: (650) 961-1756 851 Fremont Avenue, Suite 108 Los Altos, CA 94024 Saratoga: (408) 224-3577 18809 Cox Ave, Suite 290 Saratoga, CA 95070

Amenities

Dr. Louise Stirpe-Gill, Ph.D. Dr. Louise Stirpe-Gill, Ph.D., holds a Ph.D. in psychology and is a licensed psychologist serving families, stepfamilies, adults, adolescents and children since 1977 in volunteer, HMO and private practice settings. She has been in private practice in Los Altos and San Jose since 1980. She specializes in helping families, adults, children and adolescents with various problems that arise throughout the life span. She is specially trained in helping stepfamilies become a “team.” She is twice past president of the Santa Clara County Psychological Association’s board of directors and has held various offices on that board since 1986. She was chairperson of the Ethic Education Committee for many years and has been the chair of the county’s Public Interest Committee. In addition, Louise has served the American Red Cross as a certified Disaster Response Mental Health Professional. She provides consultation for mental health professionals and runs a monthly mentor group for new psychologists.

Accreditation

Licensed Psychologist

Associations

California License PSY9353

AKA

Dr. Louise Stirpe-Gill, Ph.D