Two Minds
Psychological Services
Vivian Lee Pichardo, PsyD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist | PSY 33860
Psychoanalytic, Depth-oriented Psychotherapy
Collaborative/ Therapeutic Assessment
In-Person Psychotherapy for Adults, Teens, Couples, and Families
Psychological Assessment for Adults
Offices in San Mateo and San Francisco, California
Two Minds Psychological Services
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 curiosity is heightened, questions are asked, and hopefully, more clarity will emerge.
Meet Dr. Vivian Lee Pichardo
Greetings! I’m Dr. Vivian Lee Pichardo, a licensed clinical psychologist based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Since 2010, I’ve provided therapy in a variety of community mental health settings, and I’ve been in private practice since 2016.
I’m here to support you in navigating life’s complexities—by listening deeply, exploring your struggles collaboratively, and fostering self-awareness and growth. As a bicultural therapist, I bring a unique cultural lens to my work, offering thoughtful, inclusive care to individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Degree: Doctorate of Psychology (Psy.D), Clinical Psychology, graduated in 2017
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
Interracial Couples
Cultural and communication differences
Attitude towards conflicts
Parenting challenges
Sex and intimacy
Asian Americans
Racial / cultural Identity
Family dynamics
High-functioning depression & anxiety
Racism & Microaggression
Perinatal Mental Health
Individuals and couples experiencing
reproductive challenges
Infertility treatment and IVF
Miscarriage and pregnancy loss
New parenthood
Adult ADHD
Depression and anxiety related to ADHD
Shame and self-esteem
Relationship problems
Organizational/ executive functioning coaching
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.