Private practice · San Francisco Bay Area
Evidence-based psychology for every chapter of life.
Dr. Flora Ma is a licensed clinical psychologist and Clinical Associate Professor at Stanford University School of Medicine. In private practice she sees a small number of individuals and families, bringing the rigor of academic medicine to care that is discreet, unhurried, and personal.
- Sessions
- Secure video · in person by arrangement
- Languages
- English普通话廣東話
- Private session
- $1,000 · 60 minutes
Stanford University School of Medicine
- Stanford University School of MedicineClinical Associate Professor
- Stanford Health CareLicensed Clinical Psychologist
- Palo Alto UniversityPhD, Clinical Psychology
- Long Island Jewish Medical CenterPostdoctoral Fellowship
- The University of British ColumbiaBSc, Cognition & Brain Systems
Areas of focus
Care for the moments that matter most.
Dr. Ma works with adults at every stage of life — with particular depth in later life, family caregiving, and care that crosses languages and cultures.
- 01
Anxiety, depression & burnout
Structured, evidence-based treatment — including CBT and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy — for persistent worry, low mood, and the slow erosion of energy that can come with a demanding career.
- 02
Life transitions & aging
Retirement, health changes, loss, and the questions that arrive in later life. Dr. Ma’s doctoral training is in gerontology, the psychology of aging, and she has spent years caring for older adults.
- 03
Memory & cognitive concerns
When changes in memory or attention worry you, or someone you love: careful consultation, practical strategies, and coordination with your physicians on clear next steps.
- 04
Caregivers & families
Support for adults caring for an aging parent or partner — difficult decisions, shifting family roles, and caregiver stress — so that caring for someone else doesn’t cost you yourself.
- 05
Bilingual & cross-cultural care
Sessions in English, Mandarin, or Cantonese, with real fluency in the cultural expectations that shape how families talk about mental health — and how they ask for help.
- 06
Mindfulness & attention
Practical, research-grounded training in mindfulness-based skills to steady attention, soften stress reactivity, and support emotional health at any age.
Approach
Rigorous by training. Human by design.
Dr. Ma draws on the methods with the strongest evidence — and adapts them to your history, culture, and goals.
- CBT
- ACT
- Reminiscence therapy
- Mindfulness-based skills
- Psychological assessment
- Caregiver interventions
- 01
Understand
Care begins with a comprehensive assessment: your history, goals, strengths, and what has — and hasn’t — helped before.
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Plan
Together you set clear goals and an evidence-based plan drawn from CBT, ACT, reminiscence-based work, or mindfulness — tailored to you, never one-size-fits-all.
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Measure
Progress is reviewed with validated measures, so decisions about your care rest on evidence rather than guesswork.
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Coordinate
With your permission, Dr. Ma works alongside your physicians and other providers — the integrated model of care she has practiced across academic medicine and the VA.
Research focus
Older adults are among the most underserved people in mental health care. Thoughtfully designed technology can change who receives excellent care — and when.
11scholarly publications in geropsychology and digital mental health
2VA medical centers where she trained in telehealth and geriatric care
3languages of care — English, Mandarin, and Cantonese
Private practice
A deliberately small practice.
Dr. Ma keeps a limited number of private hours, so that every client receives her full attention, careful preparation, and continuity of care.
- Individual sessions by secure video, or in person by arrangement
- Sessions in English, Mandarin, or Cantonese
- Coordination with your physicians, with your consent
- Superbill on request for out-of-network reimbursement
Research
Science that informs the practice.
Dr. Ma’s research asks how technology can extend high-quality, integrated mental health care — from secure video in community clinics to app-based self-management for older adults.
From the blog
Reading for hard seasons.
Evidence-based articles by the Care Collaborative team on burnout, caring for an aging parent, and memory — with every source cited.
Burnout or depression? How to tell the difference
Exhaustion, cynicism, poor sleep: burnout and depression overlap. Five questions that help tell them apart, and what evidence-based help looks like.
Caring for an aging parent without losing yourself
Caregiver strain is real, and support is proven to help. How to recognize it, share the load, handle hard conversations, and protect your own health.
Normal forgetting or something more? Memory changes after 60
Which memory changes are a normal part of aging, which deserve a closer look, what can be treated — and how to raise the subject with a parent.
Technology
Clinical judgment for health technology.
Dr. Ma works with a dedicated team of engineers and AI specialists on privacy-first tools for mental health care and clinical education.
Technology & partnershipsAI platforms
Proprietary AI tools for mental health and care workflows — built privacy-first, with clinicians in the loop.
AI training for medical staff
Realistic, AI-powered practice for clinical communication and geriatric care, with structured feedback.
Clinically reviewed software
Custom software built by the engineering team, with clinical review by Dr. Ma.
Private consultation
Begin with a conversation.
Write to the office to arrange a brief introductory call. Please keep your first message short — Dr. Ma will discuss the details with you directly.