Two Minds

Psychological Services

Vivian Lee Pichardo, PsyD

   Licensed Clinical Psychologist | PSY 33860

   Psychoanalytic, Depth-oriented Psychotherapy

In-Person Psychotherapy for Adults, Couples, and Adolescents

Offices in San Mateo and San Francisco, California

Two Minds Psychological Services

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Two Minds Psychological Services is the private practice of Dr. Vivian Lee Pichardo where she focuses on providing culturally sensitive, psychoanalytic, depth-oriented psychotherapy that goes beyond surface-level symptoms to address the root causes of your struggles. Dr. Pichardo places a strong emphasis on cultivating a safe relationship where you can explore your inner thoughts and feelings. This is a collaborative space where two minds work together to explore your “stuckness” and to gain a deeper understanding of yourself and your relationships. It is not a space where you get easy answers - it is where questions are asked, curiosity is heightened, and hopefully, more clarity will emerge. 

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Meet Dr. Vivian Lee Pichardo

Greetings! I am Dr. Lee Pichardo, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in the San Francisco Bay Area. I’ve been providing therapy in various community mental health clinics since 2010, and in private practice since 2016.

I am here to help you navigate life's complexities by listening to and talking through your struggles and facilitating self-awareness and growth. As a bicultural therapist, I bring a distinct cultural lens and perspective to my work with a diverse population.

Degree: Doctorate of Psychology (Psy.D), Clinical Psychology

Education: The Wright Institute, Berkeley, CA

Dissertation: Experiences of Racial Microaggressions among Asian American Supervisees in Cross-racial Dyads

Treatment Modalities: Psychodynamic, Psychoanalytic, Relational, Culturally Aware and Sensitive

Language: Cantonese and Mandarin

Areas of Specialization

Asian Americans

  • Racial / cultural Identity

  • Family dynamics

  • High-functioning depression & anxiety

  • Racism & Microaggression

Interracial Couples

  • Cultural and communication differences

  • Attitude towards conflicts

  • Parenting challenges

  • One or both partners with ADHD

Adult ADHD

  • Depression and anxiety related to ADHD

  • Shame and self-esteem

  • Relationship problems

  • Organizational/ executive functioning coaching

Perinatal Mental Health

  • Individuals and couples experiencing reproductive challenges

  • Infertility treatment and IVF

  • Miscarriage and pregnancy loss

  • New parenthood

Services

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Much of psychoanalytic psychotherapy is a lived experience and process that’s difficult to explain.

I encourage you to contact me to schedule a time to talk over the phone so you can get a better sense of how I work and whether we’re a good fit.