Therapists in San Jose, CA

I believe we all have struggles to overcome throughout our lifetimes. If you are finding yourself in a challenging spot, whether that may include life transitions, loss, or emotional or physical difficulties, you may feel stuck. My goal is to help those with whom I work harness their inner strength and resources while learning new skills to get through whatever life may throw their way. As Thich Nhat Hanh, the Zen Buddhist spiritual leader, has said, "No mud, no lotus." I believe we can grow and blossom with the right support, no matter how dark things may seem.

Therapy can benefit anyone. If you are seeking a therapist, it must mean that you are ready or getting ready to create change in your life. Whether you are trying to overcome something stressful or looking to develop healthy habits, therapy is one way to reach these goals. My clients tend to be more successful when they utilize what they learn outside of therapy to develop a healthier and more fulfilling lifestyle. Therapy is a tool for those who are willing to reflect and confront difficult feelings in order to theoretically come out on the other side with more courage and self-awareness than before.

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!

Alexandera Espinosa is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who has worked for 9 years in the Bay Area with families and individuals coping with life transitions, anxiety, depression, and grief. Alexandera is dedicated to supporting her clients as they navigate personal difficulties and find their own personal strength.

I work with adults experiencing anxiety and depression and specialize in working with parents. This includes pregnancy, postpartum, and managing the demands of on-going parenting. I am a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Provider through Postpartum Support International and feel honored to support parents through such significant life changes.

I am passionate about helping teens and young adults with mental illness. I have a passion for helping these individuals learn how to navigate life’s challenges. The majority of my clients struggle with anxiety, navigating friendships/relationships, and handling complex family dynamics. My approach is very collaborative and based upon the needs of the client, day to day I like to utilize a cognitive behavioral lens to help clients understand and see how thinking patterns can impact them on the day to day. On average, clients work with me to learn more about themselves, work on their negative thoughts, and have better boundaries.

I grew up witnessing the effects of social injustice, conflict, and violence on individuals and communities that simply strive for peace and connection. I have spent decades of my life walking alongside survivors whose basic rights were stripped and who sought to identify a path towards healing and belonging.

If alcohol and other substances became the only way for you to deal with daily problems, I can help you to navigate through the endless circle. As parents, we face unique, everyday challenges dealing with our families and professional life. Oftentimes, we neglect to care for our needs and wants. Each person has a unique situation, and I will make your journey to recovery easier. I use motivational interviewing, positive psychology, and many other methods to help my client to overcome the substance use disorder.

I have been treating adults, individuals, and couples for over ten years. I assist clients in discovering of their strengths, building a support system, and developing healthy lifestyles to set the foundation for life success. I help with all different types of issues, from communication, anger, and intimacy, to trauma, anxiety, depression, and substance use. My evidence-based approaches allow me to effectively address emotional and behavioral issues for clients from diverse backgrounds. I practice with all different types of therapy modalities, including EMDR, which is helpful for anxiety and trauma.

Relationships are hard! It can feel like an endless struggle just to get along. Sometimes it seems as though we’ve hit a wall and just can’t make it work. Is it my partner? Is it me? What’s going on here? I love working with couples and families to begin to gently untangle the conflict. Couple or family therapy can be a caring space for each individual to be heard and respected, a place for you to identify your feelings and desires. Together we will learn how you can reduce conflict, communicate better and find your way back to the loving place you once shared.

Meet Thu Tran, a bilingual counselor and associated therapist with extensive experience in mental health programs and private practice. Thu is dedicated to guiding individuals, including children, families, adults, and couples, on a transformative journey toward self-awareness and empowerment. Thu's mission is to empower individuals to lead authentic and fulfilling lives by enhancing self-awareness, confronting reality, and utilizing strengths to overcome challenges.

Hello! I'm Veronica Botelho, a licensed MFT and DBT therapist committed to guiding individuals, couples, and families on their unique paths towards personal growth, healing, and fulfillment. If you're seeking a safe and compassionate space to explore the complexities of life, I'm here to support you. I believe that every person's journey is like a compass, unique and always pointing towards their true north. My role as your therapist is to help you discover and navigate this inner compass while improving your quality of life.

If you are struggling with relationships, codependency or anger, let's talk. Codependent behaviors like people pleasing, low self-esteem and giving too much create unhealthy, one-sided relationships. Healing from codependent relationships starts with you, not getting others to change. Maybe you're already in recovery but need more individualized help. Anger management is another area. Whether your explode or stuff your anger, you can learn how to handle emotions in healthy way. Relationships and self-esteem improve when you have the skills it takes to take care of yourself and communicate effectively. You're not alone!

Hi, I'm Brent Batter, LMFT. I am passionate about helping others and I have a diverse blend of experience providing compassionate care with many different client groups. I look forward to helping you gain clarity in life and excel in the goals that you have for yourself. My lifelong passion is for people and believe we all have an intrinsic desire to move toward health and happiness. I would be honored to work with you as we discover your path forward.

Are you a parent, couple, or individual struggling with your relationships? Are you having difficulty communicating your feelings, needs, and wants? Or, when you do, it comes out as frustration, anger, and resentment? Struggling with these issues can feel overwhelming and disheartening. I work in-depth with my clients to help bridge the communication gap, increase effective communication skills, reduce combative and reactionary conversations in order to build trust, respect and collaboration in relationships.

Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends and flexibility for creative professionals who can't make the same time each week.

Traumatic experiences, relationship attachment woundings and the general pressure to conform to social norms during our younger years can cause us to create some truly magnificent coping strategies. Unfortunately, these strategies can be integrated into our identity long after they've stopped serving their purpose. I am passionate about supporting people reconnect with their true nature, by exploring parts work and somatic experiencing. Our past does not define us, and this work makes it possible to access the inspired, motivated, wisdom that exists in abundance underneath our conditioning.

We all have moments when we struggle with emotions and stressors that seem overwhelming at the time and take us away from enjoying all that life has to offer. Utilizing my more than 22 years of experience and training, I will work hand in hand with you to understand and address the problems that have prompted you to seek help. I create a safe and non-judgmental environment to support you or your family as together we discover a path for your healing, growth and change.

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.