Both!

We offer the flexibility to see clients and parents online through our secure telehealth service. We also have select in-person availability for child/teen clients! Include in your contact form if that is your preference for services.

Check out the photos of our therapy spaces!

Burlingame Location: 111 Anza Blvd., Suite 332, Burlingame, CA 94010

Menlo Park Location: 120 Santa Margarita Avenue, Building B
Menlo Park, CA 94025

Our fee schedule is as follows:

• Free ~ 15-minute Welcome Call

• $380 ~ 50-60 minute Appointment

• $175 ~ Group Programs/wk

We do not take insurance at this time.

Financial accommodations may be possible based on individual circumstances. Schedule a welcome call to get more information.

Our mental health services include Individual Therapy, Parent Coaching, and Group Programs specialized to support children and teens with anxiety, depression, emotion dysregulation, and/or ADHD/Neurodivergence. Dr. Sarah is DBT Certified and provides DBT services for those who are a fit for that treatment.

Our performance coaching targets the stressors and goals of young athletes. These athletes may or may not have a clinical diagnosis. Regardless, sports are an important part of your life and are kept in mind for your treatment plan.

Check out our services menu and areas of expertise for a complete list of options.

If you’re not sure where to begin, contact us to schedule a free 15 minute Welcome Call and we can help you clarify which services are the right fit for your needs.

Check out the testimonials below the FAQ’s from a former family who graduated from therapy.

Dr. Sarah: "I prioritize being both honest and kind, and love sharing my knowledge with you. I’m also very much myself in sessions: curious, excitable, direct with a dash of humor. People describe me as genuine, caring, and fun to be around.”

At Verity, treatment is focused on skills, goals, education, and validation. We believe truth builds trust, and learning comes from a place of joy. We are excited about what makes you excited. We listen and believe you.

Our aim is to create an environment in therapy where you look forward to coming back and you can see that therapy works.

Getting started is simple. Reach out through our contact form to schedule a Welcome Call—we’ll walk you through the next steps and answer any questions along the way.

No, we are happy to discuss with caregivers what your family’s needs are to start.

After the call, we will schedule an intake where your child/teen may need to also attend. Your clinician will confirm details upon scheduling.

DBT is an evidence-based, skills-forward therapy for those with intense emotional responses. It teaches distress tolerance, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. It is hugely supportive for a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges and is the only evidence based treatment for suicidal behaviors.

Dr. Griest is a board-certified DBT clinician by the DBT-LBC. We provide DBT individual therapy (ages 10-17+) and DBT parent coaching. These services include phone coaching for teens and parents.

Check out our DBT page for more details! Or, contact us directly for a personalized determination if DBT makes sense for your family.

Our DBT Skills group is enrolling now! Contact us to join the list.

If your child is not ready or willing to start therapy, consider our Parent Coaching services! Research supports parent-only intervention improves outcomes for the child - so you don’t have to wait for them to “buy in” in order to see positive changes.

Our DBT Parent Coaching services provide the complete DBT skills tailored for parents of children and teens who struggle with emotion dysregulation, unsafe behaviors, and/or suicidal thoughts.

For more information, see our Parent Coaching Page or reach out for a Welcome Call.

Of course! We operate from a behavioral foundation through our training - meaning we focus on skills, personalized goals, education, and validation. No two clients are exactly alike, so we always tailor the treatment plan to your needs.

Whatever treatment is the right fit for you is the one we will provide. And if we don’t offer what you need, we can provide connections and point you in the right direction for help.

You can reach us anytime via our contact page or email. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day. Keep in mind that some questions may be best answered on the free 15-minute Welcome Call.