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PsyD, HSPP Dr. Syma Ralston

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

Mental health conditions are real, common and treatable.

And recovery is possible.

Dr. Syma Ralston is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

More about me

Licensing: PsyD, HSPP Years in Practice: 30 State: Kentucky

I am an experienced clinical psychologist who has worked with individual adults of all ages, with couples and with families. I have been a director of training and have educated doctoral level interns. I have supervised mental health professionals, worked as director of the Counseling Center at Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley, as Chief Clinician at Jewish Family Services of Silicon Valley, and as a Supervising Psychologist at Walter Reed Medical Center. I have had a private practice throughout my career.

I am especially interested in providing couples counseling and working with individuals who have have suffered trauma, whether in childhood or adulthood, whether as civilians or while in the military. I am open to treating people of all cultures, religions , races and sexual orientations.

I use whichever approach works best for my clients, helping them achieve their goals.

About online counseling

Online counseling allows you to receive care from an online mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Ranging from $60 to $90 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

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Issues
Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Depression LGBT Grief Intimacy-related issues Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes
Languages Spoken
English

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Reviews for Dr. Syma Ralston

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Dr. Ralston is great. She asks lots of questions and suggests what I can do to get better. I really appreciate her.

Feb 28, 2024

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Dr. Ralston is present, warm, thoughtful, professional and kind - basically all the attributes you want in a therapist. Thank you for your care Dr. Ralston.

Oct 10, 2022

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Amazing psychologist - would recommend working with her

B.R.·Mar 04, 2022

Benefits

Affordable, convenient, and accessible, Dr. Syma Ralston offers counseling online

  • Affordable: Pay a low flat fee.
  • Convenient: Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
  • Available now: There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.