Palo Alto · In person & online in CaliforniaRoom for what
Room for what
you’re carrying.
Therapy for adults and couples, with space to slow down, understand what feels difficult, and find a way forward.
Shawn Walters · Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
AMFT #138642 · Supervised by Christina Miller-Martinez, LMFT #105663
A place to beginSupport for you.
Support for you.
Resources for your people.
You may be looking for your own therapist, trying to reconnect with a partner, or wondering where to turn for your child. Start with the path that fits.
Therapy with Shawn
Individual therapy for adults and therapy for couples. Explore anxiety, low mood, grief, relationships, burnout, and life transitions.
Explore therapy →Support for children, teens & families
A local directory of independent services, including youth mental health, parent support, affordable care, and grief support.
Find a local resource →Therapy in Palo Alto
You don’t need a perfect explanation.
Sometimes there is a clear concern. Sometimes life simply feels narrower than it used to. We can begin with what you notice.
Meet Shawn
We begin with a conversation.
I offer a relational, depth-oriented approach to therapy. Together, we pay attention to your present experience, your relationships, and the patterns that may be asking for care.
My office is at 667 Lytton Avenue, Suite #9, in Palo Alto. Online sessions are available to clients located in California.
About Shawn and the work →Employed by A Good Place Therapy. Supervised by Christina Miller-Martinez, LMFT #105663.
Useful places to start
Finding help can feel like a task of its own.
These guides make the next step a little clearer, with links to local providers and practical questions to ask.
A few practical questions
Who does Shawn work with?
Shawn offers adult individual and couples therapy. For children, teens, and family services, explore the local resource directory and confirm fit directly with the provider.
What does therapy cost?
I accept Stanford Cardinal Care and Aetna, as well as private pay with a superbill for possible out-of-network reimbursement. Ask about current fees and your expected out-of-pocket cost before beginning.
Fees and insurance details →How do I get started?
Request a free 15-minute consultation. You can ask about availability, cost, and the approach before deciding whether to schedule.
Is everything listed here provided by Shawn?
No. The directory includes independent organizations. Their services, eligibility, costs, and availability are managed by those organizations.
A conversation can be a place to start.
For adult individual or couples therapy, request a free 15-minute consultation with Shawn. We can talk about what brings you here, practical details, and whether working together feels like a fit.
Request a consultationA practical place to begin
Not sure which direction to take?
Choose an audience and the kind of help you need.
Find a starting point →Getting ready to reach out
Questions about fit, cost, privacy and what happens next.
Prepare for a conversation →