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Anxiety and Depression Adult
Psychological Treatment (ADAPT) Clinic

At the Anxiety and Depression Adult Psychological Treatment (ADAPT) Clinic, all patients receive high-quality, individualized care. Our treatments are time-limited, grounded in research-backed therapies, and informed by the clinical expertise of our faculty. We prioritize tailoring interventions to each person’s needs and actively monitor treatment progress to ensure optimal outcomes.

The ADAPT Clinic has four psychotherapy-focused treatment programs. Following an initial evaluation to determine program fit, each patient is matched with a provider from our team of faculty psychologists and psychiatrists, clinical psychology postdoctoral fellows, psychiatry residents, or licensed social workers.

ADAPT Clinic Treatment Programs

Learn more about accessing individual therapy >

Group therapy does not require a referral; see below for more details.

General Mood and Anxiety Treatment Program

The General Mood and Anxiety Treatment Program provides time-limited, evidence-based psychological treatments for anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and adjustment disorders. Treatment approaches include cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), compassion-focused therapy, and mindfulness-based therapies.

Conditions Treated

Panic Disorder
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Social Anxiety Disorder
Agoraphobia
Specific Phobias
Adjustment disorders
Major Depressive Disorder
Dysthymic Disorder
Bipolar Disorder

Neurodiversity-focused Treatment Program

The Neurodiversity-focused Treatment Program includes programs focused on helping individuals struggling with difficulties related to diagnoses of 1) Autism Spectrum Disorder and 2) Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

Autism Spectrum Disorder Program

Treatment for individuals or family members of individuals with diagnoses of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Problems treated include:

Depression and high anxiety
Relationship difficulties
OCD and OCD-like symptoms
Workplace difficulties
Executive functioning weaknesses

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Program

Treatment for individuals who suspect they may have or have been diagnosed with ADHD. Services include:

Individual time-limited psychotherapy for executive functioning difficulties
Individual time-limited psychotherapy for mood or anxiety symptoms related to ADHD-related differences.

OCD and OCD-related Disorders Treatment Program

The OCD and OCD-related Disorders Treatment Program provides time-limited evidence-based psychological treatments for obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and hair pulling, skin picking, and other body-focused repetitive behaviors. Treatment approaches focus primarily on CBT and exposure and response prevention.

Conditions Treated

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
Trichotillomania (hair pulling)
Body dysmorphic disorder
Excoriation disorder (skin picking)

Group Therapy Program

The ADAPT Clinic offers a robust Group Therapy Program led by esteemed Stanford clinical faculty with expertise in the specific challenges being addressed. Each group is thoughtfully designed and grounded in evidence-based approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and other empirically supported therapies. These groups provide participants with an opportunity to learn skills, gain insight, and connect with others facing similar challenges—all within a supportive, structured therapeutic environment.

Current offerings include groups focused on:

Anxiety
Depression
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
Perfectionism
Motivation-related difficulties

Participation does not require a referral. Individuals may self-refer by calling 650-498-9111 (option 2) to learn more about current group availability and enrollment.