Female Therapists in San Jose, CA

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Purpose Driven Adult Services, Inc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95117  (Online Only)
Life is full of challenges which may include difficulty in one's personal relationships. Seeking therapy can be intimidating, but I will provide a safe, non-judgmental environment for one to share their thoughts and feelings. Therapy provides a healthy outlet to learn new skills to improve interpersonal relationships and overall mental health. I have a Master's Degree in Social Work and have been in the field for the past 20 years. I thoroughly enjoy working with the adult population. I personally know how therapy can help tremendously during low periods of life. Therapy should provide mental healing and wholeness!
Life is full of challenges which may include difficulty in one's personal relationships. Seeking therapy can be intimidating, but I will provide a safe, non-judgmental environment for one to share their thoughts and feelings. Therapy provides a healthy outlet to learn new skills to improve interpersonal relationships and overall mental health. I have a Master's Degree in Social Work and have been in the field for the past 20 years. I thoroughly enjoy working with the adult population. I personally know how therapy can help tremendously during low periods of life. Therapy should provide mental healing and wholeness!
(510) 462-5755 View (510) 462-5755
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Nydia M Medina
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95120
As a therapist with over 22 years of experience, my style is an interactive one that focuses on providing support, understanding, and constructive feedback to my clients. My goal is to help my clients deal with the challenges and obstacles they encounter in their lives in a more positive and effective manner. I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each individual. I help my clients explore and understand their issues, build on their strengths, and learn new, more effective coping skills. I really enjoy working with individuals and helping them achieve their goals. I am also fully bilingual/bicultural in Spanish.
As a therapist with over 22 years of experience, my style is an interactive one that focuses on providing support, understanding, and constructive feedback to my clients. My goal is to help my clients deal with the challenges and obstacles they encounter in their lives in a more positive and effective manner. I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each individual. I help my clients explore and understand their issues, build on their strengths, and learn new, more effective coping skills. I really enjoy working with individuals and helping them achieve their goals. I am also fully bilingual/bicultural in Spanish.
(408) 703-5711 View (408) 703-5711
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Britt Kelly Counseling, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95113  (Online Only)
I work with parents, adolescents, and adults who need support from a variety of issues including stressors related to trauma, parenting, general concerns about their children, coping skills for teens and adolescents, managing school stressors, recent diagnosis of ADHD, depression or anxiety, and more. Clients are looking for coping skills and communication strategies to create more harmony and strengthen relationships. They might also be interested in trying EMDR to process recent traumatic events or traumatic memories and experiences they went through in the past.
I work with parents, adolescents, and adults who need support from a variety of issues including stressors related to trauma, parenting, general concerns about their children, coping skills for teens and adolescents, managing school stressors, recent diagnosis of ADHD, depression or anxiety, and more. Clients are looking for coping skills and communication strategies to create more harmony and strengthen relationships. They might also be interested in trying EMDR to process recent traumatic events or traumatic memories and experiences they went through in the past.
(925) 519-3974 View (925) 519-3974
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Cherise Stewart
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95125  (Online Only)
I welcome individuals and teens. I have experience with anxiety, relationships, low motivation, goal setting, and depression. I am happy to partner with you with working through issues with relationships, career, and to collaborate on finding ways to support you living your best life. I am a firm believer that we all have the strength and capability within ourselves to accomplish our goals; therapy is a way for people to discover and be encouraged in these abilities. If you would like to schedule an appointment, please send me an email!
I welcome individuals and teens. I have experience with anxiety, relationships, low motivation, goal setting, and depression. I am happy to partner with you with working through issues with relationships, career, and to collaborate on finding ways to support you living your best life. I am a firm believer that we all have the strength and capability within ourselves to accomplish our goals; therapy is a way for people to discover and be encouraged in these abilities. If you would like to schedule an appointment, please send me an email!
(408) 560-4596 View (408) 560-4596
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Inna Kuchmenko
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95124  (Online Only)
Carl Jung said: “It is what you are that heals, not what you know”. The journey of self-discovery is exactly that – getting to know and deeply appreciating your true and authentic self, even when that essence may be covered by trauma, hardship and suffering. It is this uncovering that many who experience psychotherapy to be transformative and healing refer to as a “re-birth”, a coming home to and an unfolding of who you truly are. Engaging in the process of self-inquiry can be a rewarding and even a life-changing experience, especially in the presence of an empathic and compassionate other.
Carl Jung said: “It is what you are that heals, not what you know”. The journey of self-discovery is exactly that – getting to know and deeply appreciating your true and authentic self, even when that essence may be covered by trauma, hardship and suffering. It is this uncovering that many who experience psychotherapy to be transformative and healing refer to as a “re-birth”, a coming home to and an unfolding of who you truly are. Engaging in the process of self-inquiry can be a rewarding and even a life-changing experience, especially in the presence of an empathic and compassionate other.
(650) 686-2103 View (650) 686-2103
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Elizabeth Rodarte-Saldana
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95128  (Online Only)
As a mother of two boys, and being married, I know life can be challenging, whether it is relationship challenges, motherhood, perinatal, marital, workplace, social challenges, etc., I am here to help my clients heal and grow. I consider my therapeutic approach to be personable and genuine. Therapy isn’t always easy which is why I emphasize that therapy is a team approach, starting where you are and we work together to make positive changes. I would describe my therapeutic approach as empathetic, compassionate, non-judgmental, collaborative, and empowering.
As a mother of two boys, and being married, I know life can be challenging, whether it is relationship challenges, motherhood, perinatal, marital, workplace, social challenges, etc., I am here to help my clients heal and grow. I consider my therapeutic approach to be personable and genuine. Therapy isn’t always easy which is why I emphasize that therapy is a team approach, starting where you are and we work together to make positive changes. I would describe my therapeutic approach as empathetic, compassionate, non-judgmental, collaborative, and empowering.
(619) 914-6886 View (619) 914-6886
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Deborah Kjar
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95128
I believe living a successful life is a process. I have to laugh at the expression,"Expect the Unexpected," because it is so true! In order to navigate through a life of uncertainty, you may need support or guidance during the more difficult stages. I am here so you don't have to go it alone. My goal is to create a safe environment for you to explore your personal needs. I would be honored to assist you with navigating life transitions such as job relocations, marriage conflicts, parenting challenges, major life decisions or empty nest syndrome.
I believe living a successful life is a process. I have to laugh at the expression,"Expect the Unexpected," because it is so true! In order to navigate through a life of uncertainty, you may need support or guidance during the more difficult stages. I am here so you don't have to go it alone. My goal is to create a safe environment for you to explore your personal needs. I would be honored to assist you with navigating life transitions such as job relocations, marriage conflicts, parenting challenges, major life decisions or empty nest syndrome.
(408) 703-5627 View (408) 703-5627
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Christine Tronge, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95126
Currently accepting new clients and offer convenient evening and weekend hours. My compassionate, warm and inviting approach makes it easy for clients to come to me and talk about the things that are sometimes hard to say even to themselves. I regard each client with immense respect and work to create a safe and healing space allowing us to help you explore the issues with which you struggle and begin to find some of the answers you seek and tools you need to grow.
Currently accepting new clients and offer convenient evening and weekend hours. My compassionate, warm and inviting approach makes it easy for clients to come to me and talk about the things that are sometimes hard to say even to themselves. I regard each client with immense respect and work to create a safe and healing space allowing us to help you explore the issues with which you struggle and begin to find some of the answers you seek and tools you need to grow.
(408) 351-5726 View (408) 351-5726
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Bonnie Regan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95128
Finding the right therapist to work with is an important decision. The therapist's credentials and specialties are factors to consider, but perhaps the most important factor is "do I feel a connection with this person and can I talk openly with her about the challenges I'm facing?" It is an honor and a privilege to support you in your journey. I love helping people examine their lives, understand themselves better, and navigate their relationships more skillfully. My style as a therapist is pragmatic and I apply various approaches based on your individual needs.
Finding the right therapist to work with is an important decision. The therapist's credentials and specialties are factors to consider, but perhaps the most important factor is "do I feel a connection with this person and can I talk openly with her about the challenges I'm facing?" It is an honor and a privilege to support you in your journey. I love helping people examine their lives, understand themselves better, and navigate their relationships more skillfully. My style as a therapist is pragmatic and I apply various approaches based on your individual needs.
(408) 872-8192 View (408) 872-8192
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Aya Hackett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95121
I am passionate about working with individuals to overcome any obstacles, life experiences, and transitions that may be affecting their self-growth. I bring a combination of transparency and gentleness together. My approach is optimistic, realistic, insightful, pleasant, empathetic, and non-judgmental. I am here to both support and challenge you while providing a comfortable and safe space for you to heal and rediscover yourself. I found my passion in learning how to promote the importance of mental health and break the stigma of mental health within the community.
I am passionate about working with individuals to overcome any obstacles, life experiences, and transitions that may be affecting their self-growth. I bring a combination of transparency and gentleness together. My approach is optimistic, realistic, insightful, pleasant, empathetic, and non-judgmental. I am here to both support and challenge you while providing a comfortable and safe space for you to heal and rediscover yourself. I found my passion in learning how to promote the importance of mental health and break the stigma of mental health within the community.
(408) 413-3964 View (408) 413-3964
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Chay Tanchanco
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95126  (Online Only)
You've been working so hard to help everyone else... but it's so hard to do the same for yourself. Overloaded by responsibilities, guilt, overwhelm, stress, and anxiety is not how you imagined your life to be. You might not even feel like yourself anymore. It's been hard to find the path, but ideally you'd like to find your confidence again. This is especially difficult when you grew up like I did, a 2nd gen millennial immigrant from an Asian-American family. With conflicting values from our cultures and experience growing up in the U.S., we can feel especially torn and stuck.
You've been working so hard to help everyone else... but it's so hard to do the same for yourself. Overloaded by responsibilities, guilt, overwhelm, stress, and anxiety is not how you imagined your life to be. You might not even feel like yourself anymore. It's been hard to find the path, but ideally you'd like to find your confidence again. This is especially difficult when you grew up like I did, a 2nd gen millennial immigrant from an Asian-American family. With conflicting values from our cultures and experience growing up in the U.S., we can feel especially torn and stuck.
(408) 443-2514 View (408) 443-2514
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Michele Brister
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC, PPSC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95128
I'm Michele, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor dedicated to supporting school-aged children and adolescents through individual and group counseling. My passion is helping young people develop coping skills, positive attitudes, and meaningful experiences that empower them to thrive in social, educational, and home environments. With a focus on fostering self-esteem, managing anxiety, addressing ADHD, and enhancing social skills, I bring a personalized and holistic approach to my practice, guiding each child toward a happy, healthy, and productive life.
I'm Michele, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor dedicated to supporting school-aged children and adolescents through individual and group counseling. My passion is helping young people develop coping skills, positive attitudes, and meaningful experiences that empower them to thrive in social, educational, and home environments. With a focus on fostering self-esteem, managing anxiety, addressing ADHD, and enhancing social skills, I bring a personalized and holistic approach to my practice, guiding each child toward a happy, healthy, and productive life.
(669) 219-8097 View (669) 219-8097
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Lisa Thanh Thu Gleason
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95125
Life can be difficult when we face unexpected circumstances and challenges. Help is available and change IS possible. I believe in a compassionate, genuine and traditional therapy approach - collaborating with you, meeting you where you are at and being a pro-active and supportive companion on your journey to success. By partnering with you, I treat you wholly - not only focusing just on the symptoms - and help you set and achieve all your goals. Together, each session’s intention is to create meaningful progress and change that is inline with your ultimate goal. We can do this in either Vietnamese and/or English.
Life can be difficult when we face unexpected circumstances and challenges. Help is available and change IS possible. I believe in a compassionate, genuine and traditional therapy approach - collaborating with you, meeting you where you are at and being a pro-active and supportive companion on your journey to success. By partnering with you, I treat you wholly - not only focusing just on the symptoms - and help you set and achieve all your goals. Together, each session’s intention is to create meaningful progress and change that is inline with your ultimate goal. We can do this in either Vietnamese and/or English.
(408) 688-9165 View (408) 688-9165
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Robin Hunter
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95111
Hello, my name is Robin Hunter, and I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist with a focus on individuals, couples, and families. I have many years of experience both in Private Practice and as a Clinical Supervisor in Outpatient County Mental Health Clinics in Southern California. I prefer working on short-term issues that I can assist you in resolving and provide you with resources so you can identify future issues as they arise and resolve them before they become problematic.
Hello, my name is Robin Hunter, and I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist with a focus on individuals, couples, and families. I have many years of experience both in Private Practice and as a Clinical Supervisor in Outpatient County Mental Health Clinics in Southern California. I prefer working on short-term issues that I can assist you in resolving and provide you with resources so you can identify future issues as they arise and resolve them before they become problematic.
(669) 322-8330 View (669) 322-8330
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Bassy Lee
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95124  (Online Only)
Are you feeling stuck in your marriage, family relationships, or personal growth? Even the strongest among us can feel lost, unsure, ambivalent, or unhappy at times. I can help you understand and manage whatever life throws at you, and how to do it successfully. I believe you have the strength not to just survive, but to truly THRIVE.
Are you feeling stuck in your marriage, family relationships, or personal growth? Even the strongest among us can feel lost, unsure, ambivalent, or unhappy at times. I can help you understand and manage whatever life throws at you, and how to do it successfully. I believe you have the strength not to just survive, but to truly THRIVE.
(408) 418-2491 View (408) 418-2491
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Laura M Olson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95113  (Online Only)
As an LMFT I try to help clients identify and work to their strengths introducing strategies and differing perspectives to help them achieve their goals. One of my main goals in therapy is to help people have a better relationship with their own thoughts and feelings. I want to support my clients in not only coping with challenging thoughts and feelings, but also working through the underlying reasons for them. Book with me now by clicking on my website
As an LMFT I try to help clients identify and work to their strengths introducing strategies and differing perspectives to help them achieve their goals. One of my main goals in therapy is to help people have a better relationship with their own thoughts and feelings. I want to support my clients in not only coping with challenging thoughts and feelings, but also working through the underlying reasons for them. Book with me now by clicking on my website
(479) 370-2409 View (479) 370-2409
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Amanda Walters
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95131  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in sex therapy, which means that I enjoy working with individuals and people in relationships who may be struggling with any sex-related issues. The types of issues that people tend to see me for include sexual dysfunctions (like problems with orgasm, erection, or sexual pain), intimate relationship concerns, sexual orientation or gender identity, and sexual trauma. I also see folks who are dealing with other issues, such as anxiety or depression. Some of the people I work with have a very specific goal for treatment, while others need more ongoing treatment for deeper, more lifelong concerns.
I specialize in sex therapy, which means that I enjoy working with individuals and people in relationships who may be struggling with any sex-related issues. The types of issues that people tend to see me for include sexual dysfunctions (like problems with orgasm, erection, or sexual pain), intimate relationship concerns, sexual orientation or gender identity, and sexual trauma. I also see folks who are dealing with other issues, such as anxiety or depression. Some of the people I work with have a very specific goal for treatment, while others need more ongoing treatment for deeper, more lifelong concerns.
(408) 317-1302 View (408) 317-1302
Child & Family Counseling Group, Inc
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95124
We help young children who are struggling with behavioral issues and "big feelings." There can be many factors which have led to a place where kids are just not thriving at home, at school or with friends. Sometimes it's been about an event like a move or divorce or bullying at school or a death in the family. Sometimes there are learning or sensory challenges on top of these life events which have made coping even more challenging. Sometimes we can't figure out a cause! But this doesn't mean we can't figure out a solution!
We help young children who are struggling with behavioral issues and "big feelings." There can be many factors which have led to a place where kids are just not thriving at home, at school or with friends. Sometimes it's been about an event like a move or divorce or bullying at school or a death in the family. Sometimes there are learning or sensory challenges on top of these life events which have made coping even more challenging. Sometimes we can't figure out a cause! But this doesn't mean we can't figure out a solution!
(408) 539-1216 View (408) 539-1216
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Karen L Baker
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95158  (Online Only)
I enjoy helping people discover the courage to explore their emotional lives indepth and make healthy changes. I feel honored and hopeful when a person has come in to share their life story with me.
I enjoy helping people discover the courage to explore their emotional lives indepth and make healthy changes. I feel honored and hopeful when a person has come in to share their life story with me.
(805) 491-9369 View (805) 491-9369
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Samantha Crismond
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95111
My areas of clinical focus are depression, anxiety, and stress. I have experience with adults from all walks of life. I am also a culturally competent therapist and have experience with the LGBTQIA+ and Veteran populations. I have found that the use of technology has greatly improved the ability of therapists and clients to collaborate in mental health treatment. I will often use multimodal strategies to keep you engaged and to increase the understanding of your patterns of behavior, such as videos and worksheets.
My areas of clinical focus are depression, anxiety, and stress. I have experience with adults from all walks of life. I am also a culturally competent therapist and have experience with the LGBTQIA+ and Veteran populations. I have found that the use of technology has greatly improved the ability of therapists and clients to collaborate in mental health treatment. I will often use multimodal strategies to keep you engaged and to increase the understanding of your patterns of behavior, such as videos and worksheets.
(408) 676-4726 View (408) 676-4726
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Female Therapists

Does it matter what gender my therapist is?

In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.

Should I see a female therapist?

Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.

Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?

Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.

How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?

It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.