San Mateo County

Mental Health / COUNSELING Services

Looking for help but not sure where to start? The Bay Area offers a wide variety of
counseling and treatment options to help meet your needs.  

Adolescent Counseling Services (ACS) exists to support the wellbeing of all teens, tweens, and young adults in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties.  ACS’ network of skilled family therapists and professionally-led support groups are resources that youth and their families can rely on time and again for help with life’s challenges, be they big or small.

The Bay Area Centers for Adolescents is a space for treating depression, anxiety, substance abuse, defiance, family issues, cutting, eating disorders, sexual identity issues, ADD/ADHD, learning disabilities, anger through individual/family therapy, medical management, psychological assessment, and educational therapy.

The Catholic Charities of San Mateo County offers counseling services for issues such as anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and other mental health issues. Individual, group, and family counseling is available regardless of religion.

The Children’s Health Council serves children and teens ages 2-17 with multidisciplinary evaluation, personalized treatment, and innovative programs.

The County of San Mateo – Sequoia Teen Wellness Center is a clinic that provides services exclusively for youth in Southern San Mateo County.

The Daly City Youth Health Center provides safe, respectful, comprehensive health services They also have a Counseling Services Department.

The Stanford Center for Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing is a new national vision for wellness and mental health support through educational and community partnerships, mental health technology, and implementing innovative early intervention programs and support.

The Felton Institute’s mission is to respond to human needs with innovative social services and treatment that combine evidence-based practices with cultural sensitivity and a deep respect for our clients.

They place special emphasis on the needs of low-income families, children, the elderly and people living with disabilities.

Adolescent Counseling Services focuses exclusively on teens and their families, making sure they’re providing continuity of care for all of their emotional & social needs.

StarVista transforms teen and young adult lives through crisis counseling, housing, and school-based outreach. Their programs build confidence and instill life skills that help youth overcome struggles and thrive. They pride ourselves on setting the standard for care and being open to new, innovative methods that improve client outcomes.

The primary goal of Parenting Plus Counseling is to incorporate family services under one roof and to offer families new options for defining and achieving healthy relationships.

Edgewood Center for Children and Families promotes the behavioral health of children, youth, and families, and supports a positive transition to adulthood.

The mission of BetterHelp is to make professional counseling accessible, affordable, convenient – so anyone who struggles with life’s challenges can get help, anytime, anywhere.

BetterHelp offers access to licensed, trained, experienced, and accredited psychologists (PhD / PsyD), marriage and family therapists (LMFT), clinical social workers (LCSW / LMSW), and board licensed professional counselors (LPC).

The Child Mind Institute is dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders. Their teams work to deliver the highest standards of care, advance the science of the developing brain and empower parents, professionals and policymakers to support children when and where they need it most.

Fred Finch Youth Center seeks to provide innovative, effective services supporting children, youth, young adults, and families to heal from trauma and lead healthier, productive lives.

San Mateo County Health services are aimed at helping individuals experiencing a mental illness maintain their independence, and helping children with serious emotional challenges continue their education and remain with their families.