Clarity. Depth. Direction.
Specialized therapy & psychological assessment for adults—based in Palo Alto, CA and serving clients statewide.
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Meet Dr. Wahleithner
I help adults understand what’s driving their distress so they can move forward with clarity, steadiness, and intention.
My work centers on diagnostic clarification, deep clinical insight, and principle-driven treatment direction.
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, trauma, mood episodes, emotion dysregulation, neurodevelopmental concerns, chronic patterns, or overlapping symptoms, my goal is to help you understand what’s driving your experience in a way that feels grounding.
My background includes advanced training in diagnostic clarification, complex clinical presentations, and integrative treatment approaches grounded in both depth-oriented and evidence-based work.
Psychological Assessment
A comprehensive, collaborative process to clarify what’s contributing to your symptoms and provide a clear direction forward.
My assessments explore diagnostic patterns across anxiety, trauma, mood, cognition, and personality functioning, helping you understand not just what you’re experiencing, but why.
Your assessment culminates in a clear, comprehensive conceptualization and tailored recommendations you can use moving forward.
Therapy for Adults
I work with thoughtful, self-aware adults who want more than symptom management—people who are looking to understand their emotional patterns, relational dynamics, and inner world with more depth and intention.
Therapy is principle-driven and collaborative, grounded in clarity rather than rigid protocols. We build a shared formulation that guides meaningful, lasting change.
I specialize in working with adults who have already tried to “do the work” but still feel like something deeper is going on.
Who I Work With
I work best with adults who are:
Unsure what’s driving their anxiety or shifts in mood
Feeling stuck in patterns they can name but can’t change
Seeking a deeper understanding of their internal experience
Looking for clarity after mixed or unclear past treatment
Wanting a thoughtful, thorough approach
If you’ve been trying to make sense of what you’re experiencing and want a clearer direction—you’re in the right place.
Bring Your Experience Into Focus.
If you’re looking for a thoughtful grounded approach to therapy or assessment, I’m here to help.
Having a clear framework for understanding yourself can be relieving and empowering.
Have Questions?
If you’re wondering whether assessment or therapy is right for you, feel free to reach out. I’m here to help you understand your options.