Irmak (CA License)

$200/session

650-434-2563

admin@mindbodygarden.com

Telehealth only for now

zeynep ırmak atesoglu, LMFT

Welcome! If you have been searching for relief from isolation, loss, relationship issues, or trauma. I can help navigate that path with you. I speak both Turkish and English.

The act of revealing oneself fully to another and being accepted is often a foreign experience to people. It can be scary and vulnerable to participate in therapy, but that vulnerability is what leads to change. I strive to facilitate personal growth and find inner peace. I believe in the here-and-now and utilize it as a source to build a therapeutic alliance. I appreciate and honor the uniqueness each client brings and work collaboratively to help them reach their goals. 

Treatment Approach

My approach is curious and collaborative and is delivered with care and empathy. My goal is to meet you where you are, build a strong therapeutic alliance, and empower you to move forward. I combine evidence-based approaches and psychodynamic approaches to encourage communication of conflicts, recognize dysfunctional ideas, challenge maladaptive behaviors, and change cognitive distortions to improve interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance skills.

Client Focus

• Teenagers (13-17)

• Young Adults (18-24)

• Adults (25-64)

Top Specialties

• Trauma and PTSD

• Family Conflict

• Relationship Issues

• Mood Disorders

• Substance Use

• Depression

• Anxiety

• Self Esteem

Education

• Pepperdine University (Los Angeles, California), Master's in Clinical Psychology

• Westminster University (London, England), Master's in Business Administration

• University of Birstol (Bristol, England), Master's in Law

• Koc University (Istanbul, Turkey), Bachelor's in Law

Treatment Modalities

• Attachment-based

• Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

• Culturally Sensitive

• Emotionally Focused

• Family Systems

• Humanistic

• Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

• Motivational Interviewing

• Person-Centered

• Psychodynamic

• Relational

• Strength-Based

Q & A

Do you accept insurance?

Yes!

Kaiser Permanente

Before scheduling psychotherapy or assessment/evaluation services with us, all clients need a verified external referral from Kaiser after their screening. Please contact your Kaiser clinic for processing. If you do not have the referral, Kaiser will not reimburse your fees. If you have an older referral, we advise you to call the clinic to confirm it is still valid.

Other Insurance/Self Pay

We are out-of-network providers for all other insurance companies. If you use our services, you will be expected to pay the full fee yourself. We offer you Superbill receipts for the service you receive from us, and you can submit them to your insurance for possible reimbursement. Most insurance companies may cover part of the fee (50-80% typically) for out-of-network providers like us.