




Teletherapy
Teletherapy can be a convenient and effective
way to work together, especially if you have
conflicts related to transportation, distance,
child care or physical mobility, to name a few.
Other than the screen, tele therapy should be
treated as one would treat in person therapy.
Find a quiet spot where you will have minimal
distractions. Turn off your phone or other
devices so that you may focus. This is your
time.
Free Consultation
I offer a complimentary 20 minute phone
consultation if you are considering beginning
therapy with me, which you may schedule here
or by contacting me at 415-548-3370 or drarbella@gmail.com.
This is an opportunity to tell me a bit about what
is bringing you to therapy at this point, as well
as a chance to ask me any questions you may
have.
Call Me: 415.548.3370
In Person Services
In person psychotherapy is how it was always
done. Please find my psychology practice in the
town of Corte Madera in beautiful Marin County,
located minutes off of Hwy 101 with ample free
parking. I am always willing to work with your
schedule to find a suitable time for in-person
sessions.
Welcome to my practice.
Life is challenging for all of us and there may be times you may want to seek out help. Therapy can take many forms. Some people may come for a specific issue they wish to resolve. Others may come in a time of crisis, with thoughts and feelings that are painful and confusing. Still others may have something that has been always niggling in the back of their minds, that they have put on a shelf and left unattended for years which they now want to examine. All these and more are excellent reasons to begin therapy, and you should congratulate yourself for taking this first step.

Arbella Parrot, Psy.D.
I have been a clinical psychologist for 25 years, working with individuals ages 15 and up, couples and families. My private practice is in Corte Madera, Marin County, California. I see clients in person from all over the San Francisco Bay Area, and virtually from Placer County to Los Angeles and everything in between. My style is direct and to-the-point but also empathic and thoughtful.
I earned my doctorate from the California School of Professional Psychology-Alameda. I also have a Master’s in Global Management. My doctoral study, “Female business professionals’ perceptions of themselves and others in the workplace”, was a marriage of my knowledge and interest of organizational dynamics and psychology. Career burnout and stress, managing workplace relationships, balancing professional and personal lives, are all areas in which I have a great deal of experience.
Early in my career, I worked in the California Family Courts on matters related to custody, mediation, co-parenting when parents do not reside together. Whether you are separated, divorcing or divorced, caring for children collaboratively in a way that is in the child’s best interest is essential to their well-being.
I am also a twice recovered former cancer patient. Working with patients with life-threatening illnesses and their loved ones is one of my specialties. Receiving a cancer diagnosis is a shock, and often this time is the most emotionally challenging part of a serious illness. I receive referrals from all the major medical centers in San Francisco and Marin when individuals want a mental health professional who also understands what it means to be a patient. Caretakers, who are taxed in every possible way, also need a place to share their own feelings and stressors. Therapy can help provide that support.
““Anything you avoid in life will come back, over and over again, until you’re willing
to face it—to look deeply into its true nature.”
Testimonials

“Dr. Arbella is a well-established psychologist and delivers a very professional service. As a skilled therapist Dr. Arbella brings not only depth, warmth and wisdom to her practice, she also has a sense of humor and charm, that invites trust and ease to her clients. I highly recommend Dr. Arbella to any individual or organization in need of quality service.”
Junita M.
Working collaboratively with you,
your child or significant other, whether it be for six weeks or six months, is the greatest honor of my life. There is nothing more exciting than watching someone transform themselves into someone they have always wanted to be and perhaps never imagined possible, or tackle many of life’s great obstacles with grace and perseverance. Therapy is not easy, which is why many people choose to avoid it. It requires patience and openness to be successful. Like most anything in life that is worthwhile….relationships, friendships, careers, raising children…this too will challenge and reward you. Let’s get to work on feeling better and living the life that you want in the way you desire.
Meet Psychologists
We think it’s really important that clinicians have a mixture of clinical skill and human qualities that mean you can place your trust in them.
Marina Husban
+1-2454-2345-22
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30 Years Experience
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08 Years Experience
Kevin Stiller
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14 Years Experience
Julia Dreams
+1-2454-2345-44
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12 Years Experience
"The softest things in the world overcome the hardest things in the world."
– Lao Tzu
Publications and Such
When my son went to college, I obsessively followed him on a tracking app. It gave me more anxiety than peace of mind.
- By Dr. Arbella
- January 30, 2025
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Celebrate your authentic self this holiday season
- By Dr. Arbella
- December 26, 2024
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