Strength-Based Therapists in San Jose, CA
Are you constantly feeling frustrated and overwhelmed? Are you experiencing difficulties in your relationships? I would like to help you achieve a sense of peace and connection so that you can lead a satisfying and meaningful life. I work in a compassionate manner by listening to you and focusing on the issues you want to work on. I use evidenced based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness to bring you relief from difficult feelings and thoughts that accompany depression and anxiety.
Are you constantly feeling frustrated and overwhelmed? Are you experiencing difficulties in your relationships? I would like to help you achieve a sense of peace and connection so that you can lead a satisfying and meaningful life. I work in a compassionate manner by listening to you and focusing on the issues you want to work on. I use evidenced based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness to bring you relief from difficult feelings and thoughts that accompany depression and anxiety.
My name is Barbara Davis. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I enjoy empowering people to find the power within to heal, change thinking, and become the best version of themself. I love creative expression and use it as a tool in therapy. I have worked with children and parents to help them understand why behaviors happen and help the children learn coping skills to reduce or alleviate negative behaviors.
My name is Barbara Davis. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I enjoy empowering people to find the power within to heal, change thinking, and become the best version of themself. I love creative expression and use it as a tool in therapy. I have worked with children and parents to help them understand why behaviors happen and help the children learn coping skills to reduce or alleviate negative behaviors.
Allison Mack
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95124
Hello! it's nice to meet you. It probably was not easy getting to this point of seeking support during whatever stage of life you may be in right now. I am an associate therapist that works with children (8yrs+), adolescents, individuals, families, and couples. I have several years of experience working with mental health struggles (i.e. anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, etc.) in treatment settings as well as a variety of clinical concerns that many people face throughout life. I enjoy helping people navigate through problems by giving them a safe place to explore and process and empowering them to choose what is best for them.
Hello! it's nice to meet you. It probably was not easy getting to this point of seeking support during whatever stage of life you may be in right now. I am an associate therapist that works with children (8yrs+), adolescents, individuals, families, and couples. I have several years of experience working with mental health struggles (i.e. anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, etc.) in treatment settings as well as a variety of clinical concerns that many people face throughout life. I enjoy helping people navigate through problems by giving them a safe place to explore and process and empowering them to choose what is best for them.
Have you struggled to get and stay organized - despite trying every possible planner, routine, and system? Have you noticed that you have difficulty relaxing, even when you have time to yourself? Have you ever been told that you move around or space out a lot? I specialize in working with adults with ADHD and I can help. You might have been diagnosed with ADHD as a child or you might have gotten diagnosed just last week. Our work together can help you process any anxiety or shame around ADHD symptoms. I can help you navigate social, relationship, and work settings, and help you better understand your brilliant neurodivergent brain.
Have you struggled to get and stay organized - despite trying every possible planner, routine, and system? Have you noticed that you have difficulty relaxing, even when you have time to yourself? Have you ever been told that you move around or space out a lot? I specialize in working with adults with ADHD and I can help. You might have been diagnosed with ADHD as a child or you might have gotten diagnosed just last week. Our work together can help you process any anxiety or shame around ADHD symptoms. I can help you navigate social, relationship, and work settings, and help you better understand your brilliant neurodivergent brain.
Jillian Taylorwood
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95130
Does your child seem unhappy or angry; maybe having problems at home or school? Are your kids fighting? Do you have a young child who doesn’t listen to you, refuses to sleep in their own bed, won’t eat anything but crackers, or throws a fit when they don’t get their way? Do you find yourself feeling frustrated or angry with your child? Are you tired of fighting with your spouse, or your kids? Maybe your kids are fine but find you, yourself, are feeling overwhelmed. I am here to help. I’m a teacher turned therapist who works with children (0-17) and families, both individually and as a whole.
Does your child seem unhappy or angry; maybe having problems at home or school? Are your kids fighting? Do you have a young child who doesn’t listen to you, refuses to sleep in their own bed, won’t eat anything but crackers, or throws a fit when they don’t get their way? Do you find yourself feeling frustrated or angry with your child? Are you tired of fighting with your spouse, or your kids? Maybe your kids are fine but find you, yourself, are feeling overwhelmed. I am here to help. I’m a teacher turned therapist who works with children (0-17) and families, both individually and as a whole.
My specialty is Active Listening. I listen to You. I ask You a question, and then I listen to your response. Come to a safe space where You can express yourself and get it all out. And I will be there for You providing support and validation.
My specialty is Active Listening. I listen to You. I ask You a question, and then I listen to your response. Come to a safe space where You can express yourself and get it all out. And I will be there for You providing support and validation.
Waves Of Change
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, E-RYT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95124 (Online Only)
Currently, I offer telehealth services exclusively. I am dedicated to helping individuals and couples discover their true, authentic selves. By utilizing Mindfulness-Based Approaches, Experiential Practices, Yoga Therapy, and other holistic modalities, I empower clients to embrace their genuine selves from within and without. My specialties include: Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Changes/Challenges, Identity Issues, Life Transitions, Low Self-Esteem, Loss of Self, Shame, Vulnerability, Communication and Connection Issues, Trust Issues, Deepening Relationships, and Perinatal Mental Health.
Currently, I offer telehealth services exclusively. I am dedicated to helping individuals and couples discover their true, authentic selves. By utilizing Mindfulness-Based Approaches, Experiential Practices, Yoga Therapy, and other holistic modalities, I empower clients to embrace their genuine selves from within and without. My specialties include: Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Changes/Challenges, Identity Issues, Life Transitions, Low Self-Esteem, Loss of Self, Shame, Vulnerability, Communication and Connection Issues, Trust Issues, Deepening Relationships, and Perinatal Mental Health.
As an eclectic therapist utilizing a combination of cognitive, behavioral, and play therapy approaches, I assist clients in discovering and developing resources within themselves and their community. By walking alongside clients, together we are able to identify, confront, and make life changes in your journey of life. My counseling experience includes individuals, couples, families, and group counseling of all age groups. My training includes experience in community-based counseling service organizations, group home environments, private schools, military communities both stateside and overseas, and private practice.
As an eclectic therapist utilizing a combination of cognitive, behavioral, and play therapy approaches, I assist clients in discovering and developing resources within themselves and their community. By walking alongside clients, together we are able to identify, confront, and make life changes in your journey of life. My counseling experience includes individuals, couples, families, and group counseling of all age groups. My training includes experience in community-based counseling service organizations, group home environments, private schools, military communities both stateside and overseas, and private practice.
Are you relying on unhealthy habits to cope with stress, anxiety, depression or life's challenges? Is it time to make some changes in your life but you feel stuck and don't know where to begin? Are you tired of feeling lonely, empty, sad or misunderstood? Do you struggle with allowing yourself to feel vulnerable with others? Does a healthy work-life balance seem impossible for you? If any of these questions ring true for you, some support might be just what you need.
Are you relying on unhealthy habits to cope with stress, anxiety, depression or life's challenges? Is it time to make some changes in your life but you feel stuck and don't know where to begin? Are you tired of feeling lonely, empty, sad or misunderstood? Do you struggle with allowing yourself to feel vulnerable with others? Does a healthy work-life balance seem impossible for you? If any of these questions ring true for you, some support might be just what you need.
Hi, my name is Emmylou and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with many years of experience working with families, children, and adolescents including foster youths and adoptees providing individual, family and group therapy. Over the last 5 years, I have also had the pleasure of working with adults in both community-based and hospital settings. I have extensive experience in the areas of trauma, depression, anxiety, family/parent and child concerns, behavioral issues, adjustments, and parenting. My working style is interactive, authentic, culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, and collaborative.
Hi, my name is Emmylou and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with many years of experience working with families, children, and adolescents including foster youths and adoptees providing individual, family and group therapy. Over the last 5 years, I have also had the pleasure of working with adults in both community-based and hospital settings. I have extensive experience in the areas of trauma, depression, anxiety, family/parent and child concerns, behavioral issues, adjustments, and parenting. My working style is interactive, authentic, culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, and collaborative.
Martha Cervantes
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95112 (Online Only)
Finding a therapist, you can trust can be intimidating and scheduling the first session can feel overwhelming. You have taken the first step towards self-discovery, healing, and personal growth. I am here to provide guidance toward reaching insight, confidence, improving relationships with self and others, and an opportunity to break patterns. I provide a safe, warm, and accepting space to allow you to freely express your feelings, thoughts, and experiences. I specialize in areas of coping with anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, creating meaning, acculturation challenges and empowering you to be your best self.
Finding a therapist, you can trust can be intimidating and scheduling the first session can feel overwhelming. You have taken the first step towards self-discovery, healing, and personal growth. I am here to provide guidance toward reaching insight, confidence, improving relationships with self and others, and an opportunity to break patterns. I provide a safe, warm, and accepting space to allow you to freely express your feelings, thoughts, and experiences. I specialize in areas of coping with anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, creating meaning, acculturation challenges and empowering you to be your best self.
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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.
Maegan Jones
Associate Clinical Social Worker, MSW, ASW, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95139 (Online Only)
You love your partner, you do, but things have been hard. You're not communicating the way you used to, and tensions are high. You both are having trouble finding common ground and understanding what the other needs. You feel like you're doing your part and it's not enough. Maybe it’s the division of responsibilities. Maybe its issues with trust. Whatever it is, you know that the two of you need help getting back on track to have the relationship you want. You both are ready to do the work so you can stop trying so hard. As a couple, you're ready to push through the challenges to live more fully in the moment, together.
You love your partner, you do, but things have been hard. You're not communicating the way you used to, and tensions are high. You both are having trouble finding common ground and understanding what the other needs. You feel like you're doing your part and it's not enough. Maybe it’s the division of responsibilities. Maybe its issues with trust. Whatever it is, you know that the two of you need help getting back on track to have the relationship you want. You both are ready to do the work so you can stop trying so hard. As a couple, you're ready to push through the challenges to live more fully in the moment, together.
Martina Luisa Solinas
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95126 (Online Only)
My therapeutic approach is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), trauma-informed care, and mindfulness to foster healing and personal growth. Cultural sensitivity enables me to connect with clients from diverse backgrounds and experiences. As a conversationally bilingual Spanish speaker, I'm able to communicate with a broader range of clients. With a passion for mental health, I am dedicated to supporting clients on their journey. A warm and often humorous environment helps clients develop the tools to navigate life's challenges and achieve their personal and clinical goals.
My therapeutic approach is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), trauma-informed care, and mindfulness to foster healing and personal growth. Cultural sensitivity enables me to connect with clients from diverse backgrounds and experiences. As a conversationally bilingual Spanish speaker, I'm able to communicate with a broader range of clients. With a passion for mental health, I am dedicated to supporting clients on their journey. A warm and often humorous environment helps clients develop the tools to navigate life's challenges and achieve their personal and clinical goals.
Welcome! My name is Elizabeth Himsl-Elliott, most people call me Beth. I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I love working with people who are going through life changes and/or when they want support in understanding and integrating experiences from the past. Even positive changes can be challenging to understand and integrate. I want you to know that all parts of you are welcome, even difficult or shameful parts. I approach our time together with a gentle curiosity and compassion, to support you in accepting all parts of you. All backgrounds and orientations are welcome. I look forward to working with you.
Welcome! My name is Elizabeth Himsl-Elliott, most people call me Beth. I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I love working with people who are going through life changes and/or when they want support in understanding and integrating experiences from the past. Even positive changes can be challenging to understand and integrate. I want you to know that all parts of you are welcome, even difficult or shameful parts. I approach our time together with a gentle curiosity and compassion, to support you in accepting all parts of you. All backgrounds and orientations are welcome. I look forward to working with you.
My authenticity in sessions help me build a strong connection and relationship with clients to begin their journey of growth and healing. It is believed that the healing process begins with a therapeutic relationship. Through our relationship, I aim to help you develop healthy interactions in your own life, providing a safe and non-judgmental space where you can gain the confidence needed to express feelings you may struggle to communicate elsewhere. My directive approach encourages you to apply the insights and skills gained in therapy to make meaningful changes in your life, towards your ideal vision of well-being.
My authenticity in sessions help me build a strong connection and relationship with clients to begin their journey of growth and healing. It is believed that the healing process begins with a therapeutic relationship. Through our relationship, I aim to help you develop healthy interactions in your own life, providing a safe and non-judgmental space where you can gain the confidence needed to express feelings you may struggle to communicate elsewhere. My directive approach encourages you to apply the insights and skills gained in therapy to make meaningful changes in your life, towards your ideal vision of well-being.
First, I want to say welcome and recognize your courage in seeking therapy. It is important to me to address each person in their entirety - including one’s physical, emotional, mental, cultural and spiritual self. My style of therapy is focused on what is showing up in the present while also acknowledging and honoring how past patterns impact you today. In my work I bring an awareness of and sensitivity to power, prejudice and oppression and the many impacts that they have on an individual’s experience of themselves and the world around them.
First, I want to say welcome and recognize your courage in seeking therapy. It is important to me to address each person in their entirety - including one’s physical, emotional, mental, cultural and spiritual self. My style of therapy is focused on what is showing up in the present while also acknowledging and honoring how past patterns impact you today. In my work I bring an awareness of and sensitivity to power, prejudice and oppression and the many impacts that they have on an individual’s experience of themselves and the world around them.
I have over 30 years experience as a licensed pyschotherapist. I enjoy working with adolescents, individual adults, and couples. I treat a wide variety of issues including; anxiety/depression, relational difficulties, addictions, grief/loss, parenting challenges, spiritual concerns, eating disorders, family of origin issues, work related stress, and trauma. I also provide consultation to small family businesses around communication, conflict resolution, business management, and succession planning. I also am part of a collaborative team of estate attorneys, financial planners, and therapists to help families with Trust and Estate issues.
I have over 30 years experience as a licensed pyschotherapist. I enjoy working with adolescents, individual adults, and couples. I treat a wide variety of issues including; anxiety/depression, relational difficulties, addictions, grief/loss, parenting challenges, spiritual concerns, eating disorders, family of origin issues, work related stress, and trauma. I also provide consultation to small family businesses around communication, conflict resolution, business management, and succession planning. I also am part of a collaborative team of estate attorneys, financial planners, and therapists to help families with Trust and Estate issues.
Jennifer Lin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95126 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
so "if i asked you to name all the things that you loved, how long would it take for you to name yourself?" If this quote reasonated with you, you are in the right place. You are seeing this for a reason. Whether you're struggling with your own mental health, relationship issues and/or the pressures, conflict, stress all around you, it's time to prioritize yourself.
so "if i asked you to name all the things that you loved, how long would it take for you to name yourself?" If this quote reasonated with you, you are in the right place. You are seeing this for a reason. Whether you're struggling with your own mental health, relationship issues and/or the pressures, conflict, stress all around you, it's time to prioritize yourself.
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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