Therapists in Santa Clara, CA
![Photo of Aurianne J Dorsay, PhD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5332e1b8-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Adults, children and couples seek my psychotherapy services for a variety of reasons including feeling stuck, anxious, or sad. My clients have reported that they know themselves more deeply and that they experience more fulfilling and meaningful lives through our work together.
Adults, children and couples seek my psychotherapy services for a variety of reasons including feeling stuck, anxious, or sad. My clients have reported that they know themselves more deeply and that they experience more fulfilling and meaningful lives through our work together.
![Photo of Maritza Henry, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/44d8c411-e500-40d2-a709-69208970ca58/3/320x400.jpeg)
I have an extensive background in providing psychotherapy for individual adults, couples, adolescents and traditional as well as non-traditional families from various ethnic, cultural, religious and socio-economic backgrounds. I believe that everyone has strengths and all the ingredients to acquire self-love, peace and happiness. My job is to help a client tap into those strengths and ingredients. My job is to provide a platform for which clients can begin to identify and experience healthy ways to be in a relationship with others and themselves.
I have an extensive background in providing psychotherapy for individual adults, couples, adolescents and traditional as well as non-traditional families from various ethnic, cultural, religious and socio-economic backgrounds. I believe that everyone has strengths and all the ingredients to acquire self-love, peace and happiness. My job is to help a client tap into those strengths and ingredients. My job is to provide a platform for which clients can begin to identify and experience healthy ways to be in a relationship with others and themselves.
![Photo of David A. Sandberg, PhD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/d5647ff0-55bf-4eaf-88c6-21370ebef2b7/2/320x400.jpeg)
David A. Sandberg
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Santa Clara, CA 95051
Not accepting new clients
Seeking psychotherapy is an important step toward personal growth and development. In a supportive, non-judgmental atmosphere you can work collaboratively with a therapist to explore your thoughts and feelings, identify relationship patterns, improve coping skills, and develop a deeper understanding of how past experiences are linked with present concerns. With the right therapist, this process can be invaluable. In my practice, I offer individual psychotherapy to adults who are experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, loss/grief, and life challenges.
Seeking psychotherapy is an important step toward personal growth and development. In a supportive, non-judgmental atmosphere you can work collaboratively with a therapist to explore your thoughts and feelings, identify relationship patterns, improve coping skills, and develop a deeper understanding of how past experiences are linked with present concerns. With the right therapist, this process can be invaluable. In my practice, I offer individual psychotherapy to adults who are experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, loss/grief, and life challenges.
![Photo of Simone Lundquist, PhD, MS, MA](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/405b2db8-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/1/320x400.jpeg)
Relationships and the Quality of your Life will not just improve on their own. People continue doing the same things and, interestingly, expect different results. Just look around and see how many people are really unhappy in their lives, have given up on their dreams, and have settled for a routine day by day existence. You need effective solutions that are actually DIFFERENT than anything you have ever tried. For about 19 years, I have successfully helped hundreds of my consultees to improve the quality of their lives and relationships, achieve their goals and happily live their Dream Lives.
Relationships and the Quality of your Life will not just improve on their own. People continue doing the same things and, interestingly, expect different results. Just look around and see how many people are really unhappy in their lives, have given up on their dreams, and have settled for a routine day by day existence. You need effective solutions that are actually DIFFERENT than anything you have ever tried. For about 19 years, I have successfully helped hundreds of my consultees to improve the quality of their lives and relationships, achieve their goals and happily live their Dream Lives.
![Photo of Susan Valkenaar, LMFT, CADC-CA, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3e26ebc0-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Susan Valkenaar
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CADC-CA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Santa Clara, CA 95052 (Online Only)
When people make a choice to utilize therapy to change their lives, I believe there is no greater gift they can give themselves. I am so lucky to have made helping people change their lives into my full time career.
When people make a choice to utilize therapy to change their lives, I believe there is no greater gift they can give themselves. I am so lucky to have made helping people change their lives into my full time career.
![Photo of Amy R Swenson, MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/b3c90412-84fb-45fd-86fb-f3cb528aab47/1/320x400.jpeg)
Amy R Swenson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Clara, CA 95050
Would you like to feel more grounded on your fertility journey, during pregnancy, or postpartum? Would you like to reduce stress & anxiety, build and maintain firm boundaries, and find a support system that truly understands what you’re going through so you can feel less alone? Would you like to replace feelings of shame and self-blame with deep self-compassion? Together we will build a safe, collaborative relationship to help you learn new coping skills and make well-informed decisions regarding your life path. Over time, you will become more confident in who you are, how you feel, and where you're headed.
Would you like to feel more grounded on your fertility journey, during pregnancy, or postpartum? Would you like to reduce stress & anxiety, build and maintain firm boundaries, and find a support system that truly understands what you’re going through so you can feel less alone? Would you like to replace feelings of shame and self-blame with deep self-compassion? Together we will build a safe, collaborative relationship to help you learn new coping skills and make well-informed decisions regarding your life path. Over time, you will become more confident in who you are, how you feel, and where you're headed.
![Photo of Russel Kayser, PsyD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3c0fb93a-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/4/320x400.jpeg)
Deciding to see a psychotherapist takes courage. Good news, psychotherapy regularly delivers relief and positive change. My approach to treatment rests in the belief that people are doing the best that they know how, in the moment, and that we all desire to move to a healthier state when possible. As a professional psychologist, I specialize in helping people achieve their desire to move into a healthier state by reducing suffering and increasing wellbeing.
Deciding to see a psychotherapist takes courage. Good news, psychotherapy regularly delivers relief and positive change. My approach to treatment rests in the belief that people are doing the best that they know how, in the moment, and that we all desire to move to a healthier state when possible. As a professional psychologist, I specialize in helping people achieve their desire to move into a healthier state by reducing suffering and increasing wellbeing.
![Photo of Nancy Wesson, PhD, CGP, AGPA-F, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4a2c9706-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/4/320x400.jpeg)
Are you more isolated than you would like to be ? Do you have social anxiety or depression ? Would you like to worry less about what others think of you ? Would you like to bring more people into your life ? I offer personal effective, and friendly counseling to individuals. My small in-person therapy groups can help you learn new ways to relate to friends, potential partners, and others. The group is very supportive and works to help you go for what you need in life to make your life easier, more fun, and meaningful. Free phone consultation about joining a group: 650 965-7332 or text at this number.
Are you more isolated than you would like to be ? Do you have social anxiety or depression ? Would you like to worry less about what others think of you ? Would you like to bring more people into your life ? I offer personal effective, and friendly counseling to individuals. My small in-person therapy groups can help you learn new ways to relate to friends, potential partners, and others. The group is very supportive and works to help you go for what you need in life to make your life easier, more fun, and meaningful. Free phone consultation about joining a group: 650 965-7332 or text at this number.
![Photo of Brenda Fellows, PhD](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3c999471-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
As a veteran mental health provider and life strategist, I offer many holistic counseling modalities in various settings: home, workplace, school, university, community. Behavior modification and other treatment approaches have been highly successful for those suffering from depression, anxiety, anger, emotional regulation, weight management challenges. Together we explore underlying issues fueling your irrational thoughts and dysfunctional behaviors- keeping you stuck. When applicable, I provide Solution-Focused Therapy by negotiating goals for sustainability; both short and long-term. As an EAP provider I offer organizational consultation in numerous areas: individual, group behavior, leadership, conflict, communication, emotional intelligence, time, stress, anger management, etc. Psychological Testing and Evaluation.
As a veteran mental health provider and life strategist, I offer many holistic counseling modalities in various settings: home, workplace, school, university, community. Behavior modification and other treatment approaches have been highly successful for those suffering from depression, anxiety, anger, emotional regulation, weight management challenges. Together we explore underlying issues fueling your irrational thoughts and dysfunctional behaviors- keeping you stuck. When applicable, I provide Solution-Focused Therapy by negotiating goals for sustainability; both short and long-term. As an EAP provider I offer organizational consultation in numerous areas: individual, group behavior, leadership, conflict, communication, emotional intelligence, time, stress, anger management, etc. Psychological Testing and Evaluation.
![Photo of Yvette Duarte - Awake DBT, Inc., MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4f4fd136-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Awake DBT, Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Clara, CA 95050
We help individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, emotional ups and downs and trauma. We specialize in providing Dialectical Behavior Therapy and offer a comprehensive program. Please see our website: www.awakedbt.com. Our team offers weekly individual DBT, a skills training group and 24-hour skill coaching. We teach life skills in Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation and interpersonal Effectiveness. Our team lead is a Certified DBT Clinician from the Linehan Board of Certification. All members in the team are in track to certification.
We help individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, emotional ups and downs and trauma. We specialize in providing Dialectical Behavior Therapy and offer a comprehensive program. Please see our website: www.awakedbt.com. Our team offers weekly individual DBT, a skills training group and 24-hour skill coaching. We teach life skills in Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation and interpersonal Effectiveness. Our team lead is a Certified DBT Clinician from the Linehan Board of Certification. All members in the team are in track to certification.
![Photo of Carrie Shulman, LMFT, CATC, MBA, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/48d8f02c-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
I take a dialectical approach to treatment focusing on the acceptance of my client as a person while supporting efforts to change through the instillation of hope, skill building, and validation. My treatment focuses on addressing those issues interfering with a client's quality of life. I incorporate different methodologies to effect change unique to each individual.
I take a dialectical approach to treatment focusing on the acceptance of my client as a person while supporting efforts to change through the instillation of hope, skill building, and validation. My treatment focuses on addressing those issues interfering with a client's quality of life. I incorporate different methodologies to effect change unique to each individual.
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![Photo of Tena H Sloan Childhood Specialist, MS, LMFT, IFECMHS, RPF-II, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3eec0904-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Tena H Sloan Childhood Specialist
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, IFECMHS, RPF-II
Verified Verified
Santa Clara, CA 95051 (Online Only)
You simply feel discouraged as a mother of a young child (infant, toddler, preschooler) or foster/adopted child. This time is suppose to be happy and fulfilling, right? You and your child(ren) are struggling, your relationship with him or her is suffering (conflicted) and you want things to be better. It breaks your heart (or angers you deeply!) that all you have tried has plainly not worked. You know you have given your best and wonder "what's wrong?" or "what else can I do?" Maybe you are/were unexpectedly pregnant and dealing with this unwanted reality.
You simply feel discouraged as a mother of a young child (infant, toddler, preschooler) or foster/adopted child. This time is suppose to be happy and fulfilling, right? You and your child(ren) are struggling, your relationship with him or her is suffering (conflicted) and you want things to be better. It breaks your heart (or angers you deeply!) that all you have tried has plainly not worked. You know you have given your best and wonder "what's wrong?" or "what else can I do?" Maybe you are/were unexpectedly pregnant and dealing with this unwanted reality.
![Photo of Christina Yip, MA, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/47112cc6-7d09-4479-b52d-808d6961a987/2/320x400.jpeg)
As a therapist, my biggest reward is to see my clients transformed after being healed from issues with mood swings, relationships, parenting, cultural conflicts, family origin, past traumatic experiences, and abuse. I care deeply for each of my clients and I do my best to ensure that each and every one of them gets the help he or she seeks.
As a therapist, my biggest reward is to see my clients transformed after being healed from issues with mood swings, relationships, parenting, cultural conflicts, family origin, past traumatic experiences, and abuse. I care deeply for each of my clients and I do my best to ensure that each and every one of them gets the help he or she seeks.
![Photo of Deidre R Popolizio, MA, MFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/429d0a33-34a6-49a4-a7f1-f5c405fe33a0/2/320x400.jpeg)
Therapy offers a safe support system as you navigate some of life's more difficult challenges. Are you seeking therapy for problems including relationship issues, trauma, depression/anxiety, grief over any type of loss, chronic illness, divorce, retirement or even facing mortality? As your therapist, I will help you process events and relationships, both current and past, that influence your current challenges. Therapy is a collaborative effort and not a quick fix. Along with empathy, I offer a safe and supportive environment to discuss your concerns and take progressive steps toward adaptation and acceptance to enhance your life.
Therapy offers a safe support system as you navigate some of life's more difficult challenges. Are you seeking therapy for problems including relationship issues, trauma, depression/anxiety, grief over any type of loss, chronic illness, divorce, retirement or even facing mortality? As your therapist, I will help you process events and relationships, both current and past, that influence your current challenges. Therapy is a collaborative effort and not a quick fix. Along with empathy, I offer a safe and supportive environment to discuss your concerns and take progressive steps toward adaptation and acceptance to enhance your life.
![Photo of Greg Sutton, LMFT, MA, MEd, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/50d188c1-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Greg Sutton
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, MEd
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Santa Clara, CA 95050
In this time of crisis, perhaps you, like so many, are experiencing increased anxiety and/or depression, or are experiencing strained relationships. Or perhaps old dysfunctional coping habits have worsened under current circumstances. Whatever you are dealing with, I will guide you through a process that will lead to more emotional control, more connectedness and more self compassion. I do follow the tenet that "life must be understood backwards, but lived forwards" (Soren Kierkegaard). We will work with current issues with the focus on improved well being, but will examine past patterns to help guide our work forward.
In this time of crisis, perhaps you, like so many, are experiencing increased anxiety and/or depression, or are experiencing strained relationships. Or perhaps old dysfunctional coping habits have worsened under current circumstances. Whatever you are dealing with, I will guide you through a process that will lead to more emotional control, more connectedness and more self compassion. I do follow the tenet that "life must be understood backwards, but lived forwards" (Soren Kierkegaard). We will work with current issues with the focus on improved well being, but will examine past patterns to help guide our work forward.
![Photo of Jamie Vavaroutsos, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3be83b30-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Jamie Vavaroutsos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Santa Clara, CA 95054
Not accepting new clients
MINDFULNESS, BALANCE, GROWTH, AND EMPOWERMENT. It is possible to achieve a higher level of inner peace and reduce unnecessary suffering. We all can "lose our way" at times and find ourselves in situations that are difficult and painful. I believe that these crises can hold within them tremendous opportunities for growth and strengthening. Although most enter therapy during a crisis, the therapeutic process need not also feel painful or traumatizing. I will create a safe and validating therapeutic environment in which to transform personal suffering into strength and wisdom. We will collaborate to establish clarity and direction in our therapy.
MINDFULNESS, BALANCE, GROWTH, AND EMPOWERMENT. It is possible to achieve a higher level of inner peace and reduce unnecessary suffering. We all can "lose our way" at times and find ourselves in situations that are difficult and painful. I believe that these crises can hold within them tremendous opportunities for growth and strengthening. Although most enter therapy during a crisis, the therapeutic process need not also feel painful or traumatizing. I will create a safe and validating therapeutic environment in which to transform personal suffering into strength and wisdom. We will collaborate to establish clarity and direction in our therapy.
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Emma Reyes-Ramirez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Clara, CA 95050
I have worked in the mental health field for over 20 years. I have provided array of clinical services; including individual and group psychotherapy, crisis intervention and case management. I am holistic in my approach as I strongly believe in meeting my client's needs with evidence based treatment modalities that work for that individual. My goal is to work with my clients to develop a treatment plan along side them that best suits them and their needs.
I have worked in the mental health field for over 20 years. I have provided array of clinical services; including individual and group psychotherapy, crisis intervention and case management. I am holistic in my approach as I strongly believe in meeting my client's needs with evidence based treatment modalities that work for that individual. My goal is to work with my clients to develop a treatment plan along side them that best suits them and their needs.
![Photo of Rachel Krantz, LCSW, SEP, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4094c05d-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Rachel Krantz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SEP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Clara, CA 95051
Greetings! Each of us has moments when we need to step back, re-consider our lives and find guidance in taking the next courageous steps toward change. If you are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, conflicts in relationships, lack of clarity about your future direction, or the after-effects of past trauma or abuse, this might be one of those times in your life.
Greetings! Each of us has moments when we need to step back, re-consider our lives and find guidance in taking the next courageous steps toward change. If you are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, conflicts in relationships, lack of clarity about your future direction, or the after-effects of past trauma or abuse, this might be one of those times in your life.
![Photo of Bea Armstrong, MA, MFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3b80115b-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/1/320x400.jpeg)
Hi! Thanks for considering me as your therapist. Whether you are struggling with a past trauma or current relationship, I have more than 30 years of helping people learn to live the best life possible. Areas of expertise: cult recovery (religious, other); ACA, PTSD, addictions, and narcissistic relationships, grief and loss. All of us hit speed bumps -- sometimes mountains -- that keep us from moving forward. Our beliefs about how life works can block happiness. We can't always change what's happening, but we can change our perception of it. I work exclusively online. See my web site: www.beaarmstrong.com
Hi! Thanks for considering me as your therapist. Whether you are struggling with a past trauma or current relationship, I have more than 30 years of helping people learn to live the best life possible. Areas of expertise: cult recovery (religious, other); ACA, PTSD, addictions, and narcissistic relationships, grief and loss. All of us hit speed bumps -- sometimes mountains -- that keep us from moving forward. Our beliefs about how life works can block happiness. We can't always change what's happening, but we can change our perception of it. I work exclusively online. See my web site: www.beaarmstrong.com
Over the years, I’ve been trained in a number of therapeutic approaches but whether it’s cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, communication skills/problem-solving, family systems/work systems, hypnosis or mindfulness, I believe that the most important part of coaching and counseling is making sure that whatever approach is used, it fits the needs of the individual, couple or family. Each person is different; his/her life experiences create a unique story. It’s important for me to understand that story, get to know my clients and, make sure that whatever approach I use; it fits that person.
Over the years, I’ve been trained in a number of therapeutic approaches but whether it’s cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, communication skills/problem-solving, family systems/work systems, hypnosis or mindfulness, I believe that the most important part of coaching and counseling is making sure that whatever approach is used, it fits the needs of the individual, couple or family. Each person is different; his/her life experiences create a unique story. It’s important for me to understand that story, get to know my clients and, make sure that whatever approach I use; it fits that person.
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Number of Therapists in Santa Clara, CA
300+
Average cost per session
$185
Therapists in Santa Clara, CA who prioritize treating:
92% | Anxiety |
87% | Depression |
77% | Relationship Issues |
74% | Stress |
73% | Self Esteem |
67% | Trauma and PTSD |
66% | Grief |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
69% | Aetna |
67% | Cigna and Evernorth |
52% | Elevance |
How Therapists in Santa Clara, CA see their clients
67% | In Person and Online | |
33% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
81% | Female | |
18% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |