Licensed in California, Washington, Arizona, and South Carolina.
Merit Psychology Group is a fully licensed mental health clinic offering individual, family, and group therapy for youth and adults. We also provide comprehensive psychological and school-based assessments for children, tweens, teens, young adults, and adults.
Merit Psychology Group is a comprehensive group practice fully staffed with licensed psychologists, therapists, couples counselors, and adult and child therapists. Our mission is to provide high-quality care and give people the space to have their needs met on their own terms.
All of our therapists take a thoughtful and scientific approach to treating a variety of mental health conditions, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), gender dysphoria, developmental trauma, life stress, and many more concerns.
We also provide psychological, neuropsychological, and psychoeducational assessments to help take the guesswork out of communicating your needs to your healthcare providers, job, or school.
We look forward to speaking with you and helping you pick the best therapist and therapeutic approach to put your mind at ease!
Telehealth therapy services are available in California, Washington, and Arizona. In-person therapy services are available at our Palo Alto, CA and Pleasanton, CA offices.
Assessment services are available in-person at our Palo Alto, CA and Pleasanton, CA offices.
Therapists at Merit Psychology Group are trained in evidence-based and empirically validated therapies, including:
Call or email our office to schedule a 15-minute consultation with a licensed therapist. Initial consultations are free and completed by phone call.
During your phone consultation, we will discuss your needs and answer any questions you have about our services.
We will listen to you and carefully select your therapist based on your individual needs, so you can receive the best care possible.
Fill out a form or give us a call to schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation. We will discuss your needs, answer any questions you have, and then match you with the most suitable service and clinician.
Our therapists are trained in a variety of evidence-based therapies designed to help individuals, children, and families.
We match our clients and therapists with the best fit possible based on described needs. If you or the clinician feels like it is not a good fit, we have more options for you!
All of our therapists are fully licensed and have been working in the fields of psychology, social work, and therapy. We do not have trainees or interns at our clinic.
We are allies to the LGBTQIA+ population and are affirming of populations that are neurodiverse, neuroatypical, and neurodivergent.
While we are committed to providing the highest quality care at our clinic, we understand that there may be times when a referral is needed. If we believe we cannot fully meet your needs, we will ensure you receive the appropriate referrals to the right specialists.
We offer behavioral, cognitive, and supportive interventions designed to empower clients, helping them build the skills and confidence needed to continue their progress independently after therapy.
We offer the following in-person services at our Palo Alto and Pleasanton locations:
We offer the following in-person services at our Palo Alto and Pleasanton locations:
We offer the following telehealth services:
Talk therapy or psychotherapy is a space for you to set goals, engage with a neutral third party, and get support around thoughts or internal conflicts that you are having. You will receive a 10-15 minute consultation call to discuss your needs.
The first session is an “intake” and lasts 45-60 minutes. During this session, you share information about yourself, your history, and your presenting concerns.
Follow-up sessions are booked weekly, every other week, or sometimes monthly, depending on the concern and your needs.
If you receive a diagnosis from a provider at Merit Psychology Group, this will give you the freedom of understanding how your brain works. Psychological assessment takes the guesswork out of communicating to your healthcare providers, job, or school what your needs are.
Psychological assessment also gives you a baseline understanding of your mental health and brain health prior to starting treatment or receiving accommodations in school or at work.
Each client will have an assessment experience tailored to their specific need or “referral question.” These questions are related to understanding how your brain works. Referrals can come from a school, doctor, or therapist you are already seeing or know. Or, some clients pursue psychological assessment to identify barriers to reaching their goals.
Psychological assessment includes a 1.5-2 hour “intake” via telehealth platform. This is your history from birth to your present age. It is ok if you don’t have all this information. We will do our best to understand who you are and how your brain works, regardless of the information you provide.
The second portion of the psychological assessment is an in-person assessment at the Merit Psychology Group office in Palo Alto, CA or Pleasanton, CA. This is usually 6-10 hours and can be broken up over multiple days. During this time, you answer questions and complete puzzles and brain teasers to get an understanding of how you think and how your brain works.
If you cannot make it to the clinic for assessment services, telehealth assessment services are offered. Additionally, some in-home services are considered but this is on a case by case basis.
Don’t worry, clinicians at Merit Psychology Group help you define your goals prior to the start of an assessment, and they will clarify the referral questions with your providers. Email to schedule a free 15-minute consultation to see if a psychological assessment is right for you!
Merit Psychology Group is out-of-network for most insurance. However, we do accept: Spring Health EAP, and Lyra. If you have one of these insurances, we do the billing for you. You will still be responsible for co-insurance payments at the time of your service. It is important to check with your insurance about deductibles and co-insurance payments.
For more information, please visit our fees and insurance page.
We have a 48-hour cancellation policy for all therapy sessions. If you cancel under 48 hours, you will be charged the full cost of your session. For assessment services, we ask that you cancel as soon as you know you will not be using our services. We charge a 10% no-show fee for assessment services. If you are not sure about scheduling, we understand, but we ask that you don’t book services until you feel confident in working with us. We appreciate your understanding, as these policies allow us to help as many people as possible, which is important to us!
