Brainspotting Therapists in Saratoga, CA
Bluebird Marriage and Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Saratoga, CA 95070
I am formally trained in EMDR and Brainspotting, which are therapies to help you overcome trauma or any limiting core beliefs about oneself.
Is there conflict in your home or in your relationships? Do you suffer from feelings of anxiety or depression? I am a holistic psychotherapist who considers the whole person — body, mind, spirit, and emotions — in order to achieve growth and wellness. I integrate a variety of effective psychotherapy methods tailored to meet your individual needs, which will help you to increase awareness and actively challenge any roadblocks that may be getting in the way of your healing. I will help you discover your natural strengths and resources and improve your relationship with yourself and others.
I am formally trained in EMDR and Brainspotting, which are therapies to help you overcome trauma or any limiting core beliefs about oneself.
Is there conflict in your home or in your relationships? Do you suffer from feelings of anxiety or depression? I am a holistic psychotherapist who considers the whole person — body, mind, spirit, and emotions — in order to achieve growth and wellness. I integrate a variety of effective psychotherapy methods tailored to meet your individual needs, which will help you to increase awareness and actively challenge any roadblocks that may be getting in the way of your healing. I will help you discover your natural strengths and resources and improve your relationship with yourself and others.
Michelle Joo
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saratoga, CA 95070
Michelle is a certified facilitator in PREPARE/ENRICH for premarital and marriage counseling and is trained in Brainspotting, an evidence-based intervention for processing trauma and emotional distress.
Born in Korea and raised in California, Michelle has a deep understanding of immigrant family dynamics and the complexities of generational and cultural conflicts. With a background in Fortune 500 companies, she is also familiar with the performance-driven culture of Silicon Valley, making her particularly effective for intellectual clients who find it challenging to express their emotions or discuss personal issues. Additionally, Michelle has experience in community mental health, working with survivors of domestic violence, youth exploring their gender identity, dealing with self-harming behaviors, and suicidal ideation.
Michelle is a certified facilitator in PREPARE/ENRICH for premarital and marriage counseling and is trained in Brainspotting, an evidence-based intervention for processing trauma and emotional distress.
Born in Korea and raised in California, Michelle has a deep understanding of immigrant family dynamics and the complexities of generational and cultural conflicts. With a background in Fortune 500 companies, she is also familiar with the performance-driven culture of Silicon Valley, making her particularly effective for intellectual clients who find it challenging to express their emotions or discuss personal issues. Additionally, Michelle has experience in community mental health, working with survivors of domestic violence, youth exploring their gender identity, dealing with self-harming behaviors, and suicidal ideation.
Sherian Lee
Marriage & Family Therapist, Brain, Spotter, Best, Self, Coach
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saratoga, CA 95070
Hello to your Best Self! Remodeling involves shedding negative thoughts, beliefs, and trauma. What baggage must you unpack to be free? If it's a lot, join the club. Pre-pandemic, therapy was stigmatized, but today, we've embraced personal growth to become our Best Selves! Navigate through trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood, parenting, and relationship issues. Get support to ease anxiety, manage stress, and overcome overwhelm. Embark on a hopeful journey to relief and balance through walking &/or virtual Brainspotting therapy, coupled with ADHD, Wellness, and Peak Performance Coaching. Your path to a vibrant balance starts here.
Hello to your Best Self! Remodeling involves shedding negative thoughts, beliefs, and trauma. What baggage must you unpack to be free? If it's a lot, join the club. Pre-pandemic, therapy was stigmatized, but today, we've embraced personal growth to become our Best Selves! Navigate through trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood, parenting, and relationship issues. Get support to ease anxiety, manage stress, and overcome overwhelm. Embark on a hopeful journey to relief and balance through walking &/or virtual Brainspotting therapy, coupled with ADHD, Wellness, and Peak Performance Coaching. Your path to a vibrant balance starts here.
Madalina Coman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Saratoga, CA 95071
My extensive training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), PACT, Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Brainspotting, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprogramming (EMDR), helps me customize a unique path towards healing fit for you!.
I specialize in providing therapy for individuals and couples who wish to make positive and lasting changes in their lives and relationships, grow and develop, for themselves and those they love. Human beings thrive when they feel genuinely loved; therefore, the most important thing I can offer you is a safe, compassionate and supportive space that allows each person to feel heard and validated. Do you feel more and more distant from your partner each time you continue to argue about the same old things without any change? In our sessions, you can expect to defuse the conflicts as we begin to understand what drives them.
My extensive training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), PACT, Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Brainspotting, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprogramming (EMDR), helps me customize a unique path towards healing fit for you!.
I specialize in providing therapy for individuals and couples who wish to make positive and lasting changes in their lives and relationships, grow and develop, for themselves and those they love. Human beings thrive when they feel genuinely loved; therefore, the most important thing I can offer you is a safe, compassionate and supportive space that allows each person to feel heard and validated. Do you feel more and more distant from your partner each time you continue to argue about the same old things without any change? In our sessions, you can expect to defuse the conflicts as we begin to understand what drives them.
We at Saratoga Therapy are a group of therapists dedicated to providing support to our clients so they can overcome feelings of depression, anxiety, experiences of feeling stuck in some areas of their lives or change unhelpful repetitive patterns. We are trained in various therapy techniques so you will receive the best support, utilizing the most current evidence based modalities. The underlying philosophy is one of relational focus and the importance of both mind and body in the therapeutic journey. Let us be your partner as you enter this healing journey!
We at Saratoga Therapy are a group of therapists dedicated to providing support to our clients so they can overcome feelings of depression, anxiety, experiences of feeling stuck in some areas of their lives or change unhelpful repetitive patterns. We are trained in various therapy techniques so you will receive the best support, utilizing the most current evidence based modalities. The underlying philosophy is one of relational focus and the importance of both mind and body in the therapeutic journey. Let us be your partner as you enter this healing journey!
Couples and relationships are at the heart of my practice. People seeking peace and wholeness within distressing relationships often face anxiety and or depression. I combine my training, using a diverse collection of trauma informed techniques, with my gifts as a therapist. I work collaboratively with couples and individuals to surface triggers that may be contributing to their distress. We’ll explore your patterns and explore new ways of relating to yourself and others.
Couples and relationships are at the heart of my practice. People seeking peace and wholeness within distressing relationships often face anxiety and or depression. I combine my training, using a diverse collection of trauma informed techniques, with my gifts as a therapist. I work collaboratively with couples and individuals to surface triggers that may be contributing to their distress. We’ll explore your patterns and explore new ways of relating to yourself and others.
Lisa Corsetti
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Saratoga, CA 95070
Like many who strive for success yet grapple with self-doubt, you may find yourself constantly comparing your achievements to others, feeling they are miles ahead. You possess the capability for success—that much is clear to you intellectually. Yet, translating that belief into a confident, motivated self can feel like an insurmountable task. The fear of failure looms large, hindering your ability to take the steps you know you're capable of. By addressing the root of your self-doubt, we will work together to strengthen your confidence and harness the motivation you need to succeed and also to feel the joy of your achievements.
Like many who strive for success yet grapple with self-doubt, you may find yourself constantly comparing your achievements to others, feeling they are miles ahead. You possess the capability for success—that much is clear to you intellectually. Yet, translating that belief into a confident, motivated self can feel like an insurmountable task. The fear of failure looms large, hindering your ability to take the steps you know you're capable of. By addressing the root of your self-doubt, we will work together to strengthen your confidence and harness the motivation you need to succeed and also to feel the joy of your achievements.
I bring curiosity, warmth, and humor to my relationships with clients in therapy. I enjoy working with teenagers and adults who are looking for support through times of growth and change. These periods can be catalysts to cultivating a deeper understanding of who we are. I use a holistic approach, drawing from a variety of theories and modalities, to provide a wide array of emotional and behavioral tools. I look forward to helping you work toward specific goals, or provide support on an ongoing basis.
I bring curiosity, warmth, and humor to my relationships with clients in therapy. I enjoy working with teenagers and adults who are looking for support through times of growth and change. These periods can be catalysts to cultivating a deeper understanding of who we are. I use a holistic approach, drawing from a variety of theories and modalities, to provide a wide array of emotional and behavioral tools. I look forward to helping you work toward specific goals, or provide support on an ongoing basis.
Ease, change, and joy are accessible. I know you can emerge from distress. I have seen radical growth-- again and again. I have found that these positive effects from any therapeutic intervention is highly accelerated by Ketamine treatment. So, instead of treating individuals for years with proven interventions, as is the standard in therapy, I now only use these healing interventions with clients at the Trauma Ketamine Clinic at Restoration Psychiatry, which I find significantly maximizes recovery, and minimizes duration of therapy, I pair Ketamine with Brainspottting, EMDR, and IFS for long-lasting healing.
Ease, change, and joy are accessible. I know you can emerge from distress. I have seen radical growth-- again and again. I have found that these positive effects from any therapeutic intervention is highly accelerated by Ketamine treatment. So, instead of treating individuals for years with proven interventions, as is the standard in therapy, I now only use these healing interventions with clients at the Trauma Ketamine Clinic at Restoration Psychiatry, which I find significantly maximizes recovery, and minimizes duration of therapy, I pair Ketamine with Brainspottting, EMDR, and IFS for long-lasting healing.
A Licensed Psychotherapist specializing in trauma, crisis, grief, anxiety, depression, and relationships. Veronica provides an empathetic and caring environment to work through challenges without judgment. Veronica obtained her B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Applied Developmental Psychology and Master’s in Social Welfare at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She is trained in CBT, DBT, and family and couples therapy. She is also certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and the administration of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Deep-Brain Theta Stimulation.
A Licensed Psychotherapist specializing in trauma, crisis, grief, anxiety, depression, and relationships. Veronica provides an empathetic and caring environment to work through challenges without judgment. Veronica obtained her B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Applied Developmental Psychology and Master’s in Social Welfare at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She is trained in CBT, DBT, and family and couples therapy. She is also certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and the administration of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Deep-Brain Theta Stimulation.
Kathryn (Katie) Wampler
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saratoga, CA 95070
We are surrounded by feedback, sometimes even dependent on it. Everyone has an opinion for us. Perhaps you have become so accustomed to the sounds of other voices speaking into your life that you aren’t even sure what your own voice sounds like anymore. Finding a place where you can be truly heard, without the pressure of taking on someone else’s “should” for your life, can be a struggle.
We are surrounded by feedback, sometimes even dependent on it. Everyone has an opinion for us. Perhaps you have become so accustomed to the sounds of other voices speaking into your life that you aren’t even sure what your own voice sounds like anymore. Finding a place where you can be truly heard, without the pressure of taking on someone else’s “should” for your life, can be a struggle.
Christian Counseling Center San Jose
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Saratoga, CA 95070
Christian Counseling Center San Jose has provided mental health services, support, and educational training to the Bay Area community for more than 30+ Years. Our team of 50+ therapists are passionate about caring for your emotional, mental, and relational needs through our broad range of clinical expertise. We are here to help!
Christian Counseling Center San Jose has provided mental health services, support, and educational training to the Bay Area community for more than 30+ Years. Our team of 50+ therapists are passionate about caring for your emotional, mental, and relational needs through our broad range of clinical expertise. We are here to help!
Amber Keating - Brainspotting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Saratoga, CA 95070 (Online Only)
Have you been a go-getter all your life, only to find that you feel resentful and burnt out? Imagine what it would be like to rediscover a sense of ease and balance in your life. What would you give to feel excited about your career, family, friends, or hobbies again? I enjoy blending mind & body healing modalities to help clients achieve wellness at all levels. My holistic style can help you build resilience to better manage life's many stresses.
Have you been a go-getter all your life, only to find that you feel resentful and burnt out? Imagine what it would be like to rediscover a sense of ease and balance in your life. What would you give to feel excited about your career, family, friends, or hobbies again? I enjoy blending mind & body healing modalities to help clients achieve wellness at all levels. My holistic style can help you build resilience to better manage life's many stresses.
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Diana Mandujano
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Mountain View, CA 94040 (Online Only)
I work from a strengths-based and multicultural lens and integrate mindfulness, creativity, EMDR, Brainspotting, Hypnosis, Solution-Focused, CBT, and Spirituality.
My name is Diana Mandujano, I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and a Certified Hypnotherapist offering online services in English and Spanish. My specialty is working with adults struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions. My ideal client is someone who is deeply engaged in their healing process inside and outside the therapy room. Someone who is eager to dive into self-discovery and find self-compassion, strength, and growth along the way. It's an honor to witness my clients gain new insights, overcome some very painful circumstances, heal, and thrive.
I work from a strengths-based and multicultural lens and integrate mindfulness, creativity, EMDR, Brainspotting, Hypnosis, Solution-Focused, CBT, and Spirituality.
My name is Diana Mandujano, I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and a Certified Hypnotherapist offering online services in English and Spanish. My specialty is working with adults struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions. My ideal client is someone who is deeply engaged in their healing process inside and outside the therapy room. Someone who is eager to dive into self-discovery and find self-compassion, strength, and growth along the way. It's an honor to witness my clients gain new insights, overcome some very painful circumstances, heal, and thrive.
Shilo M Satran
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-MHS, LPC/OR, MAC
Verified Verified
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
I am trained in Brainspotting, EMDR, Heart-Centered Hypnotherapy, and Somatic Experiencing to help with trauma and PTSD.
Everyone eventually comes upon a life situation that confuses or distresses them. I believe that is part of the human condition. Whether it be situational anxiety or depression, trauma, mental illness or addiction, nobody gets through life without experiencing something. These life events serve as wake up calls to help us make changes and live a more fulfilling life. It is helpful to have someone to navigate new territory with, someone who has been there themselves, to help find a better way. And that's what I am here to help you do, find a better way that leads to a more fulfilling life.
I am trained in Brainspotting, EMDR, Heart-Centered Hypnotherapy, and Somatic Experiencing to help with trauma and PTSD.
Everyone eventually comes upon a life situation that confuses or distresses them. I believe that is part of the human condition. Whether it be situational anxiety or depression, trauma, mental illness or addiction, nobody gets through life without experiencing something. These life events serve as wake up calls to help us make changes and live a more fulfilling life. It is helpful to have someone to navigate new territory with, someone who has been there themselves, to help find a better way. And that's what I am here to help you do, find a better way that leads to a more fulfilling life.
Therapy for Asians, LGBTQ, POC, High Performers
Marriage & Family Therapist, IFS, EFT, BSP, MPH, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cupertino, CA 95014 (Online Only)
Feeling like you have to hide parts of yourself at work, or with your romantic partner or family? These pressures can make us lose touch with who we are and what makes us feel alive. Are you feeling lonely or not good enough, and longing to be fully accepted? Together, we can explore what matters most to you, so you can move towards the life you want. I can support you in transforming patterns that make you feel stuck or overwhelmed. I offer Internal Family Systems, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Hypnotherapy, and Brainspotting, which are all proven approaches for healing trauma and reducing anxiety and depression.
Feeling like you have to hide parts of yourself at work, or with your romantic partner or family? These pressures can make us lose touch with who we are and what makes us feel alive. Are you feeling lonely or not good enough, and longing to be fully accepted? Together, we can explore what matters most to you, so you can move towards the life you want. I can support you in transforming patterns that make you feel stuck or overwhelmed. I offer Internal Family Systems, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Hypnotherapy, and Brainspotting, which are all proven approaches for healing trauma and reducing anxiety and depression.
As a holistic therapist specializing in Brainspotting and Internal Family Systems (IFS), my focus is on providing a compassionate, supportive, and holistic approach to therapy.
My ideal client is someone who is deeply committed to their personal growth and healing journey. They have a strong desire to overcome the challenges they are facing, whether it's related to performance issues, trauma, addiction, soul-searching, or adverse childhood experiences. Ultimately, my ideal client is someone who is wanting to try, open to self-discovery and healing, and seeks a therapist who can offer them a holistic approach that integrates various techniques and methodologies to support their growth and transformation. They want to achieve a state of well-being, empowerment, and personal fulfillment in their lives.
As a holistic therapist specializing in Brainspotting and Internal Family Systems (IFS), my focus is on providing a compassionate, supportive, and holistic approach to therapy.
My ideal client is someone who is deeply committed to their personal growth and healing journey. They have a strong desire to overcome the challenges they are facing, whether it's related to performance issues, trauma, addiction, soul-searching, or adverse childhood experiences. Ultimately, my ideal client is someone who is wanting to try, open to self-discovery and healing, and seeks a therapist who can offer them a holistic approach that integrates various techniques and methodologies to support their growth and transformation. They want to achieve a state of well-being, empowerment, and personal fulfillment in their lives.
I am trained in Brainspotting, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, IFS, ACT, & DBT, which are integral in healing by helping you address the trauma, depression, anxiety, and anger in the mind and body.
The toll of trauma, stress, anxiety, & depression builds over time, things that once seemed manageable turn into a life that's not our own, because we're stuck in survival mode. It's exhausting. As a therapist, my goal is to collaborate with you to safely navigate your inner landscape and put pieces together so you can uncover your unique abilities and create a mental health toolkit that will carry you through a lifetime. I am here to support you in working through unresolved feelings and conflicts and guide you toward healing. Therefore, you can feel empowered, rejuvenated, and enthusiastic about life again.
I am trained in Brainspotting, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, IFS, ACT, & DBT, which are integral in healing by helping you address the trauma, depression, anxiety, and anger in the mind and body.
The toll of trauma, stress, anxiety, & depression builds over time, things that once seemed manageable turn into a life that's not our own, because we're stuck in survival mode. It's exhausting. As a therapist, my goal is to collaborate with you to safely navigate your inner landscape and put pieces together so you can uncover your unique abilities and create a mental health toolkit that will carry you through a lifetime. I am here to support you in working through unresolved feelings and conflicts and guide you toward healing. Therefore, you can feel empowered, rejuvenated, and enthusiastic about life again.
Brittany Ahern Nwachie
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95128 (Online Only)
Modalities and practices that I tend to incorporate in therapy are Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Brainspotting, parts work & inner child work, attachment theory & mindfulness skill development.
Oftentimes we can get pulled into and swept away by our intense emotions, self-defeating thought patterns and our painful experiences and memories. Sometimes we have to wear so many masks that it becomes challenging to know who really is under those masks. Other times we just feel…stuck. Clients that enjoy working with me are wanting to get to know themselves more, learn ways to cope with the chaos of their internal and external experiences, and learn to live a meaningful and full life. It can be scary to admit we want these things, but there may be a part of you that resonates with these statements.
Modalities and practices that I tend to incorporate in therapy are Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Brainspotting, parts work & inner child work, attachment theory & mindfulness skill development.
Oftentimes we can get pulled into and swept away by our intense emotions, self-defeating thought patterns and our painful experiences and memories. Sometimes we have to wear so many masks that it becomes challenging to know who really is under those masks. Other times we just feel…stuck. Clients that enjoy working with me are wanting to get to know themselves more, learn ways to cope with the chaos of their internal and external experiences, and learn to live a meaningful and full life. It can be scary to admit we want these things, but there may be a part of you that resonates with these statements.
Bonnie Lee Eskie
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CHT, CMT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cupertino, CA 95014
I utilize tools such as Mindfulness, Somatic Awareness, EMDR, EFT, IFS, and Brainspotting, as a means to cope with stress, anxiety, trauma, and depression.
Life can be challenging. Are you feeling depressed, anxious, overwhelmed, and stuck? Would you like life to be more fulfilling, and feel happy, empowered, and satisfied in your close relationships? Would you like to learn communication techniques and stress management skills that really work? Are you interested in transformation. If so I can help. My aim is to help you get quick relief in your life now, and empower you with skills, and tools to discover your innate wisdom, in the face of life challenges. I will help you create the life you want and love the life you live.
I utilize tools such as Mindfulness, Somatic Awareness, EMDR, EFT, IFS, and Brainspotting, as a means to cope with stress, anxiety, trauma, and depression.
Life can be challenging. Are you feeling depressed, anxious, overwhelmed, and stuck? Would you like life to be more fulfilling, and feel happy, empowered, and satisfied in your close relationships? Would you like to learn communication techniques and stress management skills that really work? Are you interested in transformation. If so I can help. My aim is to help you get quick relief in your life now, and empower you with skills, and tools to discover your innate wisdom, in the face of life challenges. I will help you create the life you want and love the life you live.
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Brainspotting Therapists
How does brainspotting work?
Brainspotting works by using eye positioning to identify and process traumatic memories so that a client is better able to move forward and live with less fear. The theory behind brainspotting is that by identifying where a person looks when thinking of traumatic memories, a therapist will be able to guide them to focus on that spot and work with the client to get them out of the “fight, flight, freeze” response associated with the traumatic memory.
Is brainspotting an evidence-based therapy?
Brainspotting is a theory-based alternative therapy. It is one of the newest forms of treatment, so very little research has been completed that examines the mechanism by which it works. The theory behind brainspotting is that eye position can be linked to areas of the brain that store and process memory.
How effective is brainspotting?
Because it is such a new treatment, the effectiveness of brainspotting cannot be quantified. Some people have found it to be effective on its own, or in conjunction with other types of therapy. It is considered an alternative therapy, and it is popular with people for whom more traditional therapies have proven ineffective.
How long does brainspotting take to work?
A typical brainspotting session will last between 60 to 90 minutes. There is no required number of sessions needed to complete brainspotting therapy, but in many cases it is delivered over the course of about six sessions. Clients are encouraged to rate their level of distress prior to a session and again following a session, and to track progress.