Therapists in San Jose, CA
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Trisha Leilani Graves
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW , PPSC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95148
I offer support to teens who feel stuck and need to openly talk to someone who is nonjudgmental. Teen years can be difficult and I want to offer coping skills and new ideas on how to cope and manage the challenges you may face. I am currently offering teletherapy and walk therapy.
I offer support to teens who feel stuck and need to openly talk to someone who is nonjudgmental. Teen years can be difficult and I want to offer coping skills and new ideas on how to cope and manage the challenges you may face. I am currently offering teletherapy and walk therapy.
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Tametra Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95128
Parents, are you worried that your teen or young adult may be stressed or depressed? Are they refusing to communicate with you, staying up real late at night, becoming defiant and or have excessive use of gaming or social media? Has social distancing caused them to isolate from friends and family and sleep all day? Have they seemed to have lost all motivation and have no structure to their daily life? My name is Tametra and I am the founder of Jacobs Ladder Therapies. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 20 years experience working with teens and young adults.
Parents, are you worried that your teen or young adult may be stressed or depressed? Are they refusing to communicate with you, staying up real late at night, becoming defiant and or have excessive use of gaming or social media? Has social distancing caused them to isolate from friends and family and sleep all day? Have they seemed to have lost all motivation and have no structure to their daily life? My name is Tametra and I am the founder of Jacobs Ladder Therapies. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 20 years experience working with teens and young adults.
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In addition, I feel it is vital that parents can also trust me as we partner together to support their child/teen.
I believe children and teens can learn, grow, and thrive when they have coping skills, feel empowered, and practice self-care. My goal is to encourage youth to learn who they are and how to advocate for their unique needs. I specialize in working with neurodiverse, gifted and twice-exceptional (2e) youth and their families. I encourage youth to use their strengths and interests in order to grow, heal, and cope. Building self-awareness, such as understanding their own sensory processing and asynchronous development, is an important part of my work with youth.
In addition, I feel it is vital that parents can also trust me as we partner together to support their child/teen.
I believe children and teens can learn, grow, and thrive when they have coping skills, feel empowered, and practice self-care. My goal is to encourage youth to learn who they are and how to advocate for their unique needs. I specialize in working with neurodiverse, gifted and twice-exceptional (2e) youth and their families. I encourage youth to use their strengths and interests in order to grow, heal, and cope. Building self-awareness, such as understanding their own sensory processing and asynchronous development, is an important part of my work with youth.
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Whether you’re an adult, teenager, or child, I help you to know more about who you are, who you want to be and what you want to be about. I strive to help everyone find hope and healing from present challenges and past wounds so they can have more freedom to pursue their dreams and live their lives to the fullest. With children and teenagers, I help them in the challenges they face with stress, anxiety, loneliness, depression, academics, anger, friends, and identity. I help parents better understand and support their children. I provide a safe and supportive space, with empathy and understanding, and without judgment or shame.
Whether you’re an adult, teenager, or child, I help you to know more about who you are, who you want to be and what you want to be about. I strive to help everyone find hope and healing from present challenges and past wounds so they can have more freedom to pursue their dreams and live their lives to the fullest. With children and teenagers, I help them in the challenges they face with stress, anxiety, loneliness, depression, academics, anger, friends, and identity. I help parents better understand and support their children. I provide a safe and supportive space, with empathy and understanding, and without judgment or shame.
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Nicolette Lee Hinkle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95126
Have you come to a place in your life where things have become unmanageable or things just aren't working out? Are you having difficulty managing your emotions and want to figure out why? Do you want to learn some new skills in managing your emotions or building relationships? You have come to the right place. I work with both teens and adults across the life span. I work with people that have both mild to moderate symptoms as well as those that are having more significant struggles. I also work with family members of those who have significant struggles. I also work with people that are high achievers or gifted.
Have you come to a place in your life where things have become unmanageable or things just aren't working out? Are you having difficulty managing your emotions and want to figure out why? Do you want to learn some new skills in managing your emotions or building relationships? You have come to the right place. I work with both teens and adults across the life span. I work with people that have both mild to moderate symptoms as well as those that are having more significant struggles. I also work with family members of those who have significant struggles. I also work with people that are high achievers or gifted.
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Are you depressed, anxious, and not sure where your life is going? Others have been there too, especially since Covid 19 changed pretty much everything. I have worked with a varied clientele to help cope with issues and find the right path for them. Working as a team, clients and I have worked through the issues that brought them to therapy and help set attainable goals. I have 18 years of experience serving youth and adults both as a mental health clinician and as a behaviorist. Therapeutic modes used include DBT, CBT, Behaviorism, Bowenian among others.
Are you depressed, anxious, and not sure where your life is going? Others have been there too, especially since Covid 19 changed pretty much everything. I have worked with a varied clientele to help cope with issues and find the right path for them. Working as a team, clients and I have worked through the issues that brought them to therapy and help set attainable goals. I have 18 years of experience serving youth and adults both as a mental health clinician and as a behaviorist. Therapeutic modes used include DBT, CBT, Behaviorism, Bowenian among others.
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Karen D Kochenburg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95110
Waitlist for new clients
Hello! Please send me a message and I will reply promptly! I currently have a waitlist for new clients. I love working with people finding their way with neurodivergence/ADHD/ASD and/or sexual/gender identity. These issues affect everything in life, including relationships, moods, self-concept, and work, so please feel free to contact me if any of this applies to you. I am also delighted to address other issues listed as my specialties with anyone 13 and over. I look forward to meeting you!
Hello! Please send me a message and I will reply promptly! I currently have a waitlist for new clients. I love working with people finding their way with neurodivergence/ADHD/ASD and/or sexual/gender identity. These issues affect everything in life, including relationships, moods, self-concept, and work, so please feel free to contact me if any of this applies to you. I am also delighted to address other issues listed as my specialties with anyone 13 and over. I look forward to meeting you!
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Welcome to my page! Dealing with challenges in life is never easy; nor is deciding to seek professional support with a therapist. As a therapist, I strive to provide a safe and supportive space for you to heal and grow. I am looking forward to working with you together to increase awareness, explore your strengths/identities, and develop new ways to live your life. Witnessing my clients to better connect to themselves, their loved ones, and grow new potential is the most fulfilling part of my work. My approach is integrative, evidence/strength-based with an emphasis on CBT/DBT skills and relational, Jungian psychology principles.
Welcome to my page! Dealing with challenges in life is never easy; nor is deciding to seek professional support with a therapist. As a therapist, I strive to provide a safe and supportive space for you to heal and grow. I am looking forward to working with you together to increase awareness, explore your strengths/identities, and develop new ways to live your life. Witnessing my clients to better connect to themselves, their loved ones, and grow new potential is the most fulfilling part of my work. My approach is integrative, evidence/strength-based with an emphasis on CBT/DBT skills and relational, Jungian psychology principles.
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Therapy is an amazing placebo. You do not NEED a therapist to learn, transform, and grow your awareness of yourself. I firmly believe whatever it is you are seeking to learn, change, or make peace with, you can do it. The benefit of working with a trained therapist who sees you, gives your sense of agency and innate wisdom the respect it deserves, and offers an outside perspective on your experience informed by evidenced-based theory and practice, is that the pace of growth is greatly accelerated.
Therapy is an amazing placebo. You do not NEED a therapist to learn, transform, and grow your awareness of yourself. I firmly believe whatever it is you are seeking to learn, change, or make peace with, you can do it. The benefit of working with a trained therapist who sees you, gives your sense of agency and innate wisdom the respect it deserves, and offers an outside perspective on your experience informed by evidenced-based theory and practice, is that the pace of growth is greatly accelerated.
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Anthony Moore
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95153 (Online Only)
As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I warmly welcome clients from diverse backgrounds, including those who've faced homelessness, incarceration, and trauma. My expertise enables me to compassionately assist individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, substance use, and adjusting to change or loss. I provide a secure and accepting space for those feeling stuck, guiding them towards positive steps in their lives. My non-judgmental approach fosters a therapeutic environment where all clients find support and healing. Together, we navigate life's challenges, promoting growth and resilience.
As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I warmly welcome clients from diverse backgrounds, including those who've faced homelessness, incarceration, and trauma. My expertise enables me to compassionately assist individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, substance use, and adjusting to change or loss. I provide a secure and accepting space for those feeling stuck, guiding them towards positive steps in their lives. My non-judgmental approach fosters a therapeutic environment where all clients find support and healing. Together, we navigate life's challenges, promoting growth and resilience.
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Are you a smart, out-of-the box thinker? I value curiosity, connection, and compassion when it comes to lifestyle, gender, sexuality, relationship, spiritual practices, and every other form of individual expression. I am committed to meeting you as a unique individual and offering support whatever your challenges. My hope is that you will leave our sessions feeling heard, strong and hopeful. I use various modalities, including Rapid Resolution Therapy to address what may be blocking desired change.
Are you a smart, out-of-the box thinker? I value curiosity, connection, and compassion when it comes to lifestyle, gender, sexuality, relationship, spiritual practices, and every other form of individual expression. I am committed to meeting you as a unique individual and offering support whatever your challenges. My hope is that you will leave our sessions feeling heard, strong and hopeful. I use various modalities, including Rapid Resolution Therapy to address what may be blocking desired change.
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Hi- thank you for selecting my profile. I draw from the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) model and see individuals, couples, and children dealing with a broad range of challenges, such as: Stress/Anxiety/Depression, managing Work/Life/Balance, marital/relationship/communication discord, behavioral challenges in children/adolescents, trauma/PTSD, grief, infertility/postpartum worries, social anxiety, diversity/belonging struggles, and workplace stressors.
Hi- thank you for selecting my profile. I draw from the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) model and see individuals, couples, and children dealing with a broad range of challenges, such as: Stress/Anxiety/Depression, managing Work/Life/Balance, marital/relationship/communication discord, behavioral challenges in children/adolescents, trauma/PTSD, grief, infertility/postpartum worries, social anxiety, diversity/belonging struggles, and workplace stressors.
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Demetria Zappacosta-Iacocca
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA, LAADC
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95125
Addiction and Recovery Counseling is for anyone who feels that alcohol or drugs are affecting them negatively. As a Licensed Recovery Counselor I offer individuals, couples and families help to develop plans for reaching their recovery goals and making positive changes in their lives. Addiction and Recovery Counseling is an opportunity for families to learn about addiction and the behaviors that go along with it. I help families understand what role they play in their loved ones addiction and recovery.
Addiction and Recovery Counseling is for anyone who feels that alcohol or drugs are affecting them negatively. As a Licensed Recovery Counselor I offer individuals, couples and families help to develop plans for reaching their recovery goals and making positive changes in their lives. Addiction and Recovery Counseling is an opportunity for families to learn about addiction and the behaviors that go along with it. I help families understand what role they play in their loved ones addiction and recovery.
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Veronica Foster, MFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95130 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome. We cannot solve life's problems except by solving them. My practice philosophy focuses on assisting every client find balance, peace, and happiness as defined by you. When we live in balance, we are better equipped to handle the storms of life, which can include relationship issues, being stuck in the past, worrying about the future, or struggling with traumatic life experiences. I begin by working with the client(s) to establish an honest and open relationship characterized by mutual trust and support. I believe in an integrative approach, which cultivates courage, emotional resilience, and mindful (somatic) awareness.
Welcome. We cannot solve life's problems except by solving them. My practice philosophy focuses on assisting every client find balance, peace, and happiness as defined by you. When we live in balance, we are better equipped to handle the storms of life, which can include relationship issues, being stuck in the past, worrying about the future, or struggling with traumatic life experiences. I begin by working with the client(s) to establish an honest and open relationship characterized by mutual trust and support. I believe in an integrative approach, which cultivates courage, emotional resilience, and mindful (somatic) awareness.
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I go by 'Julie-Mae,' and I'm passionate about helping people overcome challenges, build resilience, and achieve their full potential. I'm thrilled to introduce myself as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, therapist, Executive Director, and Founder of Maehaven Behavioral Consulting & Therapy, a nurturing space dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey to behavioral and social wellness. My ideal client would work collaboratively with me through Telehealth to develop and execute evidence-based behavioral treatment. All ages, abilities, and demographics are welcome.
I go by 'Julie-Mae,' and I'm passionate about helping people overcome challenges, build resilience, and achieve their full potential. I'm thrilled to introduce myself as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, therapist, Executive Director, and Founder of Maehaven Behavioral Consulting & Therapy, a nurturing space dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey to behavioral and social wellness. My ideal client would work collaboratively with me through Telehealth to develop and execute evidence-based behavioral treatment. All ages, abilities, and demographics are welcome.
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Welcome! I work with adolescents, young adults and professionals to help navigate strong emotions, challenges and transitions as they arise. I strive to provide tools to aid with suffering in the present, while also working to improve overall relationships and functioning. My approach is very focused and I work hard to get the most out of each session. I also have a background in supervising and work with those who are in the mental health field.
Welcome! I work with adolescents, young adults and professionals to help navigate strong emotions, challenges and transitions as they arise. I strive to provide tools to aid with suffering in the present, while also working to improve overall relationships and functioning. My approach is very focused and I work hard to get the most out of each session. I also have a background in supervising and work with those who are in the mental health field.
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Welcome to my practice! Thank you for considering working together with me. I am a licensed Marriage Family and Child Therapist, with over thirty years of experience. I have experience, working with people of all ages, from a variety of cultural backgrounds. I have successfully helped many people overcome anxiety issues, depression, relationship issues, and issues related to trauma. It is both a privilege and an honor to be in this profession. I have great passion for this work and believe that therapy can have a significant impact in people's lives.
Welcome to my practice! Thank you for considering working together with me. I am a licensed Marriage Family and Child Therapist, with over thirty years of experience. I have experience, working with people of all ages, from a variety of cultural backgrounds. I have successfully helped many people overcome anxiety issues, depression, relationship issues, and issues related to trauma. It is both a privilege and an honor to be in this profession. I have great passion for this work and believe that therapy can have a significant impact in people's lives.
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Therapy for Every Body
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, AMFT, ASW, APCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95117 (Online Only)
Lots of people need support right now. If you are one of them, we have a team of therapists who can help you right away. We pride ourselves on providing services to people in all kinds of bodies - all ages, genders, sizes, abilities, lifestyles and more.
Lots of people need support right now. If you are one of them, we have a team of therapists who can help you right away. We pride ourselves on providing services to people in all kinds of bodies - all ages, genders, sizes, abilities, lifestyles and more.
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Lillian Goldbard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, IFECMH , RP
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95126
You might be seeking help because you feel stuck in your relationships, with your family or with your child. The stories of our lives are powerful and can shape our reality. You might be holding stories and pain about yourself, your family, the world, or your child, that are interfering with a present focus and ability to face current challenges. Together we can champion your innate healing capacity in a safe, emphatic, and attached, therapeutic relationship. Therapeutic support can help you recover your true sense of self as an individual or a parent, can heal family wounds, and help you find a renewed zest for life.
You might be seeking help because you feel stuck in your relationships, with your family or with your child. The stories of our lives are powerful and can shape our reality. You might be holding stories and pain about yourself, your family, the world, or your child, that are interfering with a present focus and ability to face current challenges. Together we can champion your innate healing capacity in a safe, emphatic, and attached, therapeutic relationship. Therapeutic support can help you recover your true sense of self as an individual or a parent, can heal family wounds, and help you find a renewed zest for life.
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Dr. Dufford received specialized training and experience in treating anxiety disorders at the Anxiety Treatment Center with Dr. Bourne, author of The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook. Since 1993 Dr. Dufford is director of Anxiety Treatment Services treating Generalized Anxiety, OCD, PTSD, Panic Attacks, Agoraphobia, Specific Phobias, Social Anxiety and related issues: addiction, anger, depression, Trichotillomania/Excoriation, relationships, sleep/insomnia, grief and self-esteem. He is a professional member of the California Psychological Association, Obsessive Compulsive Foundation and EMDR International Association. Dr. Dufford is certified as a Cognitive-Behavioral Therapist, Clinical Hypnotherapist, Expert in Traumatic Stress and Addictions Counselor.
Dr. Dufford received specialized training and experience in treating anxiety disorders at the Anxiety Treatment Center with Dr. Bourne, author of The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook. Since 1993 Dr. Dufford is director of Anxiety Treatment Services treating Generalized Anxiety, OCD, PTSD, Panic Attacks, Agoraphobia, Specific Phobias, Social Anxiety and related issues: addiction, anger, depression, Trichotillomania/Excoriation, relationships, sleep/insomnia, grief and self-esteem. He is a professional member of the California Psychological Association, Obsessive Compulsive Foundation and EMDR International Association. Dr. Dufford is certified as a Cognitive-Behavioral Therapist, Clinical Hypnotherapist, Expert in Traumatic Stress and Addictions Counselor.
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Teen Therapists
What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.
How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.
How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.