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The Wise Mind Institute

The Wise Mind Institute is a treatment and training center dedicated to mental health care.

03/19/2026

✨Resistance isn’t something to push past. It’s something to understand.✨

In therapy, we slow down enough to hear the story behind it — and to understand what it’s been protecting all along. That’s where real change begins.💛

If you’re thinking about starting therapy, this could be a place to begin. Schedule a free consultation with one of our therapists - 🔗link in bio🔗

03/18/2026

🌻Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy at WMI🌻 - https://mailchi.mp/thewisemindinstitute/march2026

03/16/2026

🌿The hardest things are rarely meant to be carried solo.🌿

Complex inner lives — the ones full of nuance, contradiction, and quiet intensity — deserve a space where they can actually be known. Not managed. Not simplified. Known.

That’s what therapy can be.💛

Ready to begin? We’re here. Schedule a free consultation with one of our therapists. 🔗link in bio🔗

03/10/2026

💎Wise Mind is one of the most foundational skills in DBT — and it’s the concept our practice is named after!💎

It’s the place where emotional mind and reasonable mind meet. Most of us spend time in one extreme or the other. Emotional mind feels deeply but can pull us toward choices we regret. Reasonable mind thinks clearly but can dismiss what matters most.

Wise Mind holds both. It’s the quiet, inner knowing that’s always there — even when things feel loud or unclear.

This is a skill, not a personality trait. And with practice, it becomes easier to find.💛

Interested in exploring DBT? We’re here. Schedule a free consultation with one of our therapists - 🔗link in bio🔗

02/27/2026

🌿 Therapist Spotlight: Amber Masselot, LMFT 🌿

Amber works with individuals, couples, and families, and is especially experienced in supporting people navigating OCD, anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. Her background in DBT-focused and school-based settings shaped her steady, practical, and compassionate approach to care.

Drawing from DBT, IFS, RO-DBT, and ERP, Amber tailors therapy to fit you—not the other way around. She creates a welcoming space where all parts of you are accepted, helping you build skills, clarify your values, and move toward meaningful, lasting change. At heart, she’s a hope-bearer—walking alongside you as you figure out what’s next.

Interested in working with one of our rad clinicians? 🔗 Link in bio 🔗

02/20/2026

🌱Growth isn’t just about what’s visible.🌱

In therapy, we pay attention to what’s underneath — the patterns, protective strategies, and early experiences that shape how you move through the world.

When we tend the roots, change becomes steadier. More sustainable. More aligned with who you actually are.

The Wise Mind Institute offers exceptional therapy for people with complex inner lives — work that honors depth, not just symptoms.

If you’re thinking about starting therapy, this could be a place to begin. Schedule a free consultation with one of our therapists - 🔗link in bio🔗

02/12/2026

⚡️When emotions surge, it can feel impossible to think clearly.⚡️

That’s because your nervous system has shifted into survival mode. In those moments, insight and problem-solving won’t help — regulation will.

TIP skills are designed to reduce emotional intensity quickly by working directly with the body. They’re simple, science-informed tools that can help bring your system back into balance so you can respond with intention rather than impulse.

Skills like these are part of DBT, and they’re learnable — even in the hardest moments.

Save this for when you need it.💛

Think DBT might be helpful? Learn more and schedule a free consultation — 🔗link in bio.🔗

02/06/2026

🌿 Therapist Spotlight: Carl St. Goar, PsyD 🌿

Carl works with individuals navigating depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, and life transitions. He trained at Palo Alto University and has provided therapy across a range of community and medical settings, including the Palo Alto VA and community-based clinics.

Guided by interpersonal process therapy, CBT, and DBT, Carl works with clients to understand patterns, address current challenges, and build a path forward that feels realistic and aligned. He values creating a space where clients feel seen and heard, and supports autonomy, clarity, and living more in alignment with personal values.

Interested in working with one of our rad clinicians? 🔗 Link in bio 🔗

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01/27/2026

🌱Being human is rarely simple, especially in moments like this.🌱 You can be thoughtful and overwhelmed, capable and unsure, steady and struggling.

Wise Mind Institute offers exceptional therapy for people with complex inner lives—work that honors depth, complexity, and the many parts that make you who you are.

Feeling ready to dive in? 🤍

Learn more and schedule a free consultation, 🔗link in bio.🔗

01/23/2026

✨ DBT Skill in Focus: Opposite Action ✨

Opposite Action is a core DBT skill that helps us respond to intense emotions with intention rather than impulse.

It doesn’t ask us to deny what we’re feeling — it invites us to pause, name the emotion, and choose behavior that supports our long-term well-being.

This is especially powerful when emotions are loud and the urge feels convincing. Small, gentle opposite actions can slowly shift how we feel — and how connected we remain to ourselves and others.

You don’t have to do it perfectly. You just have to start.💛

Interested in starting DBT?

Learn more and schedule a free consultation — 🔗link in bio.🔗

01/21/2026

🌿 Therapist Spotlight: Pembe Ethem, PsyD 🌿

Pembe creates a warm, culturally attuned space where clients can show up as their full, authentic selves. Her work is grounded in compassion, curiosity, and a strength-based, attachment-informed lens. With extensive experience providing care within the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, she has worked with clients navigating trauma, substance use, personality and mood disorders, and significant life stressors.

Drawing from CBT, ACT, Schema Therapy, Seeking Safety, and even humor, Pembe creates a space where clients can explore vulnerability, resilience, and what it means to live more authentically. She especially enjoys working with individuals (ages 15+) who are ready for growth, healing, and meaningful change.

Interested in working with one of our amazing clinicians? 🔗 Link in bio 🔗

01/14/2026

🪴Our therapy offices are intentionally designed to feel like home—not because the work is easy, but because it’s deeply human.🪴

When a space feels grounded and familiar, it can support slowing down, being present, and speaking more honestly. Each room is unique, intentionally designed by our clinicians to support meaningful therapeutic work.

Interested in joining us on one of our sofas? Schedule a free consultation with one of our clinicians. 🔗Link in bio🔗

Address

617 Veterans Boulevard
Redwood City, CA
94063

Telephone

+16505038179

Website

https://www.thewisemindinstitute.com/facebook

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