Trauma and PTSD Therapists in San Jose, CA

Do you find your current relationship(s) disappointing, have trouble keeping relationships or finding one at all? Our patients have concerns about how trauma impacts their daily life. They often report that food feels overwhelming and confusing. We will track and understand the unsettling and yet important feelings you have about yourself, your past, your food intake and your relationships with others. Common topics addressed in session include anxiety, low mood, sleep difficulty, feeling out of control with food, concerns about sex and more. Taking the first step to examine this with us isn't always easy but can be life-altering.

You deserve to feel safe, connected, and understood and have deserved this for a very long time. It hurts when you think about that that you sought connection and comfort from someone important in your life, but did not get what you needed. It can be hard to describe the impacts of these experiences or the toll it took on you to grow up with important needs unmet. If this description speaks to you then you may benefit from healing work around relational trauma and Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Struggling with anxiety that's only getting worse? Have you experienced trauma you know needs your attention, but don’t know where to start? Are you always the "responsible one"- putting everyone else's needs ahead of your own? Having a hard time in a close relationship and looking for sound guidance to help you through it? Do you have a teen struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, and/or peer issues? Have you experienced a big loss and feel isolated in your grief? If you can relate to any of these situation, I may be the therapist to help you.

I believe everyone, if given a supportive and secure space, can discover their inner-self and learn to appreciate who they genuinely are, which leads to improved relationships. I am a licensed clinical psychologist in California and Taiwan with over 10 years of practice experience. I have helped diverse populations with a wide range of issues in a variety of settings, including a community mental health center, a college counseling center, a domestic violence women's shelter, a re-entry program, an outpatient opiate treatment clinic, skilled nursing homes, a youth correctional counseling program, and an elementary school district.

Welcome to my website! I am so glad you stopped by! Has life become overwhelming? I can help! I became a therapist to help others live a fuller, happier life. My years as Marriage and Family Therapist, help me provide you with the skills you need to ease your emotional pain, build better relationships, and change your life for the better. I am spiritual, empathetic and openminded and my practice is based on connection, body and mind awareness, empathy, deep understanding and compassion. My practice is body centered and body positive.

I specialize in treating complex trauma, adoption/foster youth cases, and reactive attachment disorders, though am able to treat a wide array of other mental health disorders and symptoms. I love being able to help clients build insight into why they think, feel, and behave the way that they do, while also guiding them in how to develop concrete skills that will advance their functioning.

My name is Kaylee Velo, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California. I have experience working with children to young adults utilizing Cognitive behavioral therapy, play therapy, person centered and solution focused therapy techniques in my practice to help my clients reach their goals. I have experience working with clients of all ages. I have experience working with clients that present with anxiety, depression, school concerns, ADHD, attachment issues, and trauma. Although, I am interested in helping clients with all kinds of concerns.

Wanting to be seen, heard, and understood? I specialize in EMDR and treat individuals and couples with the following concerns: trauma/PTSD, pregnancy/postpartum concerns, infertility challenges, relationship issues, eating and body image concerns, women's issues, parenting, life transitions, depression and anxiety.

Hi! I'm Maggie. It would be a great honor to be a part of your journey towards healing, rest, and recovery. My hope is to help you in whatever way I can. Everyone's path looks different, and my aim is to get to know you and to support you with your goals and intentions. I help people with many things; however some of my main specialties include eating disorders, body image, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, OCD, relationships, job stress, transition into adulthood, pregnancy, postpartum, and being new to parenthood.

I am a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist actively working in the field since 2019. My psychotherapy experience comes from supporting clients from different walks of life (homelessness, at risk youth, community agencies, private practice settings, and adults in various types of careers). I’ve worked with a wide range of diagnoses dealing with topics around coping with stress, mood, relationships, trauma, anger, and harm (to name a few). I utilize an integrative approach drawing from various modalities to meet the needs of each person in a different and unique way.

You have been living through a stressful and exhausting time. A global pandemic is constantly changing your relationships and the way you live your life. You have also been exposed to an unprecedented amount of collective trauma both within your communities, and on a larger global scale. You're finding it harder to get a good night's rest, and you struggle to find meaning in a world that seems overwhelmingly painful to exist in. You want things to be different, but you don't know how.

My name is Michelle. I have been conducting therapy for more than 20 years. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, and women’s issues. I come from a Cognitive Behavioral and Solution focused approach. I have helped many manage their depression and anxiety as well as heal from trauma.

I am truly grateful that you have chosen to embark on this inspiring journey of self-discovery and personal growth. As a therapist, my purpose and passion lie in supporting individuals like you to become the person they aspire to become. I firmly believe that each individual possesses the innate ability to grow and evolve. I am here to guide, empower, and facilitate your journey as you navigate the path towards self-actualization.

Life is filled with transitions, changes, growth, and honestly sometimes, even regressions. But that is okay. And even better, you do NOT have to go it alone. Let me walk through the darkness with you and we can find the way out together. Let me help you discover your strengths. Let me guide you getting your life back on track. Therapy does not have to be scary or intimidating. Therapy does not require prior experience. Therapy also does not have to be all talk about feelings for an hour. We can draw, we can take a walk, we can cry, we can laugh, we can even meet virtually! Therapy with me will be about you and your needs.

Life presents unexpected challenges which can cause anxiety, depression, hopelessness, difficulties with relationships and problems with self esteem. These unresolved issues can derail us with feelings of being overwhelmed. Therapy can help you learn to manage trauma in order to deal with stressors and move through challenges with confidence so you can get back on track with your life.

Dr. Janelle van der Linde is a registered psychological associate with a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Palo Alto University in Silicon Valley, California. She has specialized training in providing comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning, and intervention, focusing on trauma, mood disorders, and distress related to an emotional grief, loss, relationship conflict, parent-child attachment, illness, infertility, adoption, and difficult life transitions.

My name is Megan Harris. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). My approach to therapy is to offer my clients a safe space and unconditional positive regard. My areas of expertise are in attachment trauma, addiction, and grief. I have a very open communication style. I am very informal, and clients tell me that they immediately feel at ease with me. The most common theoretical approaches I use in therapy are Attachment theory, Compassionate Inquiry, and somatic theory/neuropsychology through EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing).

Perhaps you are have been struggling with the same old mental challenges for a long time now that are holding you back at work, in relationships, or personal growth. Or perhaps you are overwhelmed by recent events and need help coping with that. I am here to support you. I want to be a person who walks with you, believes in you, supports you and guides you.

Accepting New Clients: In-Person Sessions/Walk from BART & Telehealth. Does everyday life feel burdensome but you're ready to work towards meaningful change in your life? I’m ready to help you. I’m a psychotherapist who works with adults who have experienced trauma, depression, and anxiety. To address these issues, I recommend using EMDR, somatic practices, and psychodynamic (inner child work) interventions. I have deep knowledge of family and work issues that you may be facing, including narcissistic abuse, complex trauma (CPTSD), emotional incest, parentification, codependency, enmeshment, and relational power dynamics.