Carly

Dr Carly Zankman

Licensed Clinical Psychologists

“Have you tried everything and still can’t sleep? Are you feeling overwhelmed by life stressors? Schedule a FREE consultation with me!”

About Me

Feeling exhausted when sleep won't come, or overwhelmed by life's demands, can be incredibly tough. I provide a supportive space where we can explore what's truly happening for you. As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, I help people understand the roots of their stress. Together, we find practical strategies to regain calm. My aim is to help you move towards more restful nights and a greater sense of control. You deserve to feel heard and supported.

Approach

When nights feel restless and life’s demands pile up, we focus on small, doable changes that make evenings and days more manageable. I meet with people in Palo Alto or online in English, keeping sessions calm and predictable as we identify patterns, try brief skills, and agree on realistic between-session steps. Work blends focused practice, simple tracking of sleep and mood, and collaborative problem-solving so you can test what helps and adjust quickly. This style often fits people facing chronic stress, health challenges, or persistent sleep trouble who want steady, practical progress.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Free Consultation

    A no-cost initial session to meet the therapist, discuss needs, and decide whether they are the right fit before committing.

  • Mindfulness

    The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

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  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

  • Health Psychology

    A branch of psychology that studies how psychological, behavioural, and social factors affect physical health, illness, and health-related behaviours.

  • CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Elderly
  • Individuals
  • Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Body Image

    How a person perceives, thinks, and feels about their physical appearance. When persistently negative, it can drive distress, avoidance, and disordered eating.

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  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

    Learn more about Stress / Burnout
  • Chronic Illness

    A long-term health condition (e.g., diabetes, autoimmune disease, chronic pain) that persists over time and affects physical, emotional, and social well-being.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

    Learn more about Mood Disorder
  • Eating Disorders

    A group of conditions, including anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating, involving disturbed eating behaviours and a distorted relationship with food and body image.

    Learn more about Eating Disorders
  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

    Learn more about Life Transitions
  • Men's Issues

    Psychological challenges commonly experienced by men, including difficulty expressing emotions, anger, relationship struggles, fatherhood pressures, and societal expectations of masculinity.

  • Sleep Problems

    Persistent difficulties with falling asleep, staying asleep, or achieving restful sleep, including insomnia, nightmares, and disrupted sleep patterns.

Professional Title:

  • Licensed Clinical Psychologists

    A psychologist licensed to independently assess, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions.

Credentials

Registrations

Professional Regulatory Board of Psychology

Psychologist

Qualifications

Midwestern University

Service Areas

Carly Zankman, PsyD

In-person & Online

Palo Alto, California

United States