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Heather Caruso-Maxey
Psychologist, PhD

Heather Caruso-Maxey

Psychologist, PhD

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1 Endorsed
4713 First Street, Pleasanton, CA 94566
Let's Connect (925) 660-7895
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Hello! I'm a licensed clinical psychologist who's worked professionally for 8 yrs in addition to my prior 6 yrs of clinical training in various community outpatient, managed care, and hospital settings. While I have extensive experience across the age span, my current focus is adolescent, young adult, and adult therapy. My clinical specialties include trauma, adjustment/transitional challenges, and healthy identity development. Experiencing incongruence between one's expectations and reality at a critical time in one's life can lead to a cascade of mental health symptoms, impairing one's ability to respond adaptively and thrive.
My method is integrative and evidence-based; I meet you where you're at. My role is guide you through your internal and external realities, help you identify and leverage your strengths, recover and heal your disowned parts, and locate inroads leading to your own wisdom to facilitate change. I'm really just someone who helps you safely experience you.
If you or a loved one are living a life that seems unsustainable, please reach out. If you aren't sure, reach out anyway. With support to guide you through your curious path, you won't be alone on this journey. You have permission to construct a life worth living; one full of hope, gratitude, purpose, and meaning. www.ourcuriouspathpsychology.com
Call or Heather Caruso-Maxey now for a free 15 minute consultation - (925) 660-7895

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Our Curious Path, Psychological Services, Inc.

4713 First Street

Pleasanton, CA 94566

(925) 660-7895
I will continue to offer video therapy sessions through a HIPAA compliant platform to ensure your privacy if meeting virtually is preferred.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Social Anxiety and Neurodivergence (ADHD, Autism, Highly Sensitive) 
$250 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (925) 660-7895
Photo of Heather Caruso-Maxey, PhD, Psychologist

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Our Curious Path, Psychological Services, Inc.

4713 First Street

Pleasanton, CA 94566

(925) 660-7895
I will continue to offer video therapy sessions through a HIPAA compliant platform to ensure your privacy if meeting virtually is preferred.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Social Anxiety and Neurodivergence (ADHD, Autism, Highly Sensitive) 
$250 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $250
  • Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Lyra
  • Modern Health
  • Out of Network
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Payment is processed after each session, though I can provide a superbill to submit to your insurance for reimbursement.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (925) 660-7895
Photo of Heather Caruso-Maxey, PhD, Psychologist
Heather Caruso-Maxey
Psychologist, PhD
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Payment is processed after each session, though I can provide a superbill to submit to your insurance for reimbursement.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (925) 660-7895
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Heather Caruso-Maxey
Psychologist, PhD

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Expired Licensed by State of California / PSY26830 Heather Caruso-Maxey
  • In Practice for 10 Years
  • Certificate from American Psychological Association 77281516 / 2009
  • Certificate from EMDRIA EMDR Certification / 2016
  • Attended Palo Alto University, PhD, Graduated 2013
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (925) 660-7895
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Heather Caruso-Maxey
Psychologist, PhD
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (925) 660-7895
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Heather Caruso-Maxey
Psychologist, PhD

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Social Anxiety
  • Neurodivergence (ADHD, Autism, Highly Sensitive)

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Asperger's Syndrome
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Child
  • Chronic Illness
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Grief
  • Hoarding
  • Life Transitions
  • Men's Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Parenting
  • Personality Disorders
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Transgender
  • Women's Issues
Do these issues align with your needs? or (925) 660-7895
Photo of Heather Caruso-Maxey, PhD, Psychologist
Heather Caruso-Maxey
Psychologist, PhD
Do these issues align with your needs? or (925) 660-7895
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Heather Caruso-Maxey
Psychologist, PhD

Endorsement

Larissa J Bateman
Larissa J Bateman
Marriage & Family TherapistLMFTPMH-C
Heather has a deep understanding of child development, gender questioning, and parenting skills. She is empathetic and authenticity in session. I have worked along side her in teen and parent groups and am continually impressed by her approach.

Client Focus

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Mother
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Asian
Hispanic and Latino

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Mother
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Asian
Hispanic and Latino

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Eclectic
  • EMDR
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Existential
  • Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Humanistic
  • Integrative
  • Interpersonal
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (925) 660-7895
Photo of Heather Caruso-Maxey, PhD, Psychologist
Heather Caruso-Maxey
Psychologist, PhD
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (925) 660-7895
Photo of Heather Caruso-Maxey, PhD, Psychologist
Heather Caruso-Maxey
Psychologist, PhD

Groups

Location

Primary Location

Our Curious Path, Psychological Services, Inc.

4713 First Street

Pleasanton, CA 94566

(925) 660-7895
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I will continue to offer video therapy sessions through a HIPAA compliant platform to ensure your privacy if meeting virtually is preferred.
Call for a free consultation now - (925) 660-7895
Photo of Heather Caruso-Maxey, PhD, Psychologist
Heather Caruso-Maxey
Psychologist, PhD
"
I will continue to offer video therapy sessions through a HIPAA compliant platform to ensure your privacy if meeting virtually is preferred.
Call for a free consultation now - (925) 660-7895
Photo of Heather Caruso-Maxey, PhD, Psychologist
Heather Caruso-Maxey
Psychologist, PhD