Psychoanalytic Therapists in Sunnyvale, CA
I am a personal and supervising analyst at the Psychoanalytic Institute of Northern California (PINC) and am on its faculty.
Emotional pain can create an opening for change. Your decision to seek professional help is a step in this direction. I have over 38 years of experience helping individuals understand the causes of their emotional difficulties and helping them to make changes that fit their unique needs. I provide a safe environment where together we can explore the barriers preventing you from living the life you want.
I am a personal and supervising analyst at the Psychoanalytic Institute of Northern California (PINC) and am on its faculty.
Emotional pain can create an opening for change. Your decision to seek professional help is a step in this direction. I have over 38 years of experience helping individuals understand the causes of their emotional difficulties and helping them to make changes that fit their unique needs. I provide a safe environment where together we can explore the barriers preventing you from living the life you want.
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.
Julie Tucker, LCSW I offer a compassionate and professional approach to helping clients overcome emotional distress and find peace of mind. My therapeutic approach is client centered. I use a variety of therapeutic techniques, focusing on your specific concerns and needs. Specializing in anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, and women's issues, I am passionate about supporting individuals in overcoming obstacles and building resilience. With a strengths-based model and trauma-informed approach, I offer holistic and integrated therapy to help clients cultivate self-awareness, compassion, and emotional wellness.
Julie Tucker, LCSW I offer a compassionate and professional approach to helping clients overcome emotional distress and find peace of mind. My therapeutic approach is client centered. I use a variety of therapeutic techniques, focusing on your specific concerns and needs. Specializing in anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, and women's issues, I am passionate about supporting individuals in overcoming obstacles and building resilience. With a strengths-based model and trauma-informed approach, I offer holistic and integrated therapy to help clients cultivate self-awareness, compassion, and emotional wellness.
Yelena Alper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
I am offering tele-therapy through video and/or phone . I offer supportive / transformative psychotherapy for a variety of issues and concerns including relationship conflicts, grief and loss, stress management, depression, anxiety, trauma, family and marriage relationships, including sexual and intimacy issues in relationship. I assist clients in finding happier and healthier ways of being in their lives, help them to enhance communication skills; promoting positive and lasting change.
I am offering tele-therapy through video and/or phone . I offer supportive / transformative psychotherapy for a variety of issues and concerns including relationship conflicts, grief and loss, stress management, depression, anxiety, trauma, family and marriage relationships, including sexual and intimacy issues in relationship. I assist clients in finding happier and healthier ways of being in their lives, help them to enhance communication skills; promoting positive and lasting change.
Briana is extremely compassionate, attuned, non-judgmental, and deeply cares about her clients. She is an advanced practitioner in CBT, DBT, and EMDR Phase I-III. She most recently worked as a psychotherapist at Mental Health America Los Angeles Wellness Center (MHALA) and was widely loved by her clients. Briana has worked with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, family crisis, and relationship conflicts.
Briana is extremely compassionate, attuned, non-judgmental, and deeply cares about her clients. She is an advanced practitioner in CBT, DBT, and EMDR Phase I-III. She most recently worked as a psychotherapist at Mental Health America Los Angeles Wellness Center (MHALA) and was widely loved by her clients. Briana has worked with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, family crisis, and relationship conflicts.
Yasmine Shahbaz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
Yasmine Shahbaz fosters a warm, nurturing, mindful space in which individuals can empower themselves to overcome life’s many challenges. She graduated with her Master’s Degree at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) and utilizes a client-centered, trauma-informed approach, using various therapeutic methods to best meet the needs of each individual. Yasmine is experienced in providing interventions grounded in mindfulness, Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). She recognizes the importance of understanding the various aspects of an individual’s
Yasmine Shahbaz fosters a warm, nurturing, mindful space in which individuals can empower themselves to overcome life’s many challenges. She graduated with her Master’s Degree at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) and utilizes a client-centered, trauma-informed approach, using various therapeutic methods to best meet the needs of each individual. Yasmine is experienced in providing interventions grounded in mindfulness, Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). She recognizes the importance of understanding the various aspects of an individual’s
Luis Cardozo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Sunnyvale, CA 94086 (Online Only)
¡Hola! I'm Luis, a dedicated therapist helping adolescents and men navigate life's challenges. As a Mexican American, I understand how our experiences are shaped by cultural dynamics. My aim is to provide a safe, supportive space where you can uncover your inner strengths. Life's transitions can be tough, leading to low self-esteem and emotional struggles.
¡Hola! I'm Luis, a dedicated therapist helping adolescents and men navigate life's challenges. As a Mexican American, I understand how our experiences are shaped by cultural dynamics. My aim is to provide a safe, supportive space where you can uncover your inner strengths. Life's transitions can be tough, leading to low self-esteem and emotional struggles.
Hi, I'm Shawn McLendon, LCSW. My approach to therapy is eclectic in that we are all unique individuals with unique needs. I have been successful in assisting individuals manage anxiety and stress, depression, lack of motivation and increase their satisfaction in their life course. I have had success in assisting Cl in overcoming depression, minimizing anxiety, increasing motivation and dealing with loss. I have helped individuals in finding their desired purpose in life, overcoming procrastination and increasing their awareness of self and others.
Hi, I'm Shawn McLendon, LCSW. My approach to therapy is eclectic in that we are all unique individuals with unique needs. I have been successful in assisting individuals manage anxiety and stress, depression, lack of motivation and increase their satisfaction in their life course. I have had success in assisting Cl in overcoming depression, minimizing anxiety, increasing motivation and dealing with loss. I have helped individuals in finding their desired purpose in life, overcoming procrastination and increasing their awareness of self and others.
Are you suffering or feeling stuck, overwhelmed, unhappy in one or more areas of your life? Do you wish you had a better relationship with those you love the most? Do you make the best decisions? Are you aware of your self-defeating behaviors? Have you ever experienced a traumatic event? Do you wish your life felt better? Is your physical health compromised? These are some of the concerns clients bring to the consulting room. Guided by supportive-expressive interventions; together, we'll examine the ways in which you suffer and create from this experience a more compassionate and psychologically healthier model of living.
Are you suffering or feeling stuck, overwhelmed, unhappy in one or more areas of your life? Do you wish you had a better relationship with those you love the most? Do you make the best decisions? Are you aware of your self-defeating behaviors? Have you ever experienced a traumatic event? Do you wish your life felt better? Is your physical health compromised? These are some of the concerns clients bring to the consulting room. Guided by supportive-expressive interventions; together, we'll examine the ways in which you suffer and create from this experience a more compassionate and psychologically healthier model of living.
I work primarily with teenage boys and adult men and women. My work addresses a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, learning differences, attention and executive functioning deficits, divorce and other family issues, substance abuse and dependence, parenting, health concerns, stage of life issues, professional stresses and transitions, and deeper exploration of emotional, psychological and spiritual issues. Many of my teenage patients are facing a combination of family, school and social issues. My adult patients are often seeking assistance with personal and family issues, struggles in the workplace, and deeper issues relating to meaning, purpose and spiritual direction.
I work primarily with teenage boys and adult men and women. My work addresses a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, learning differences, attention and executive functioning deficits, divorce and other family issues, substance abuse and dependence, parenting, health concerns, stage of life issues, professional stresses and transitions, and deeper exploration of emotional, psychological and spiritual issues. Many of my teenage patients are facing a combination of family, school and social issues. My adult patients are often seeking assistance with personal and family issues, struggles in the workplace, and deeper issues relating to meaning, purpose and spiritual direction.
Daniel W Jackowitz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA-MFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
Needing help to contend with the struggles of your life? Is it hard to know where to turn to for help? Helping adults, teens, & couples grow into more powerfully capable people is my passion. My work is collaborative and focuses on helping my clients to better understand themselves & those in their lives. This approach helps each person to make choices that better fit who they are created to be. We all want to be the type of person who has the ability to engage life on life's terms. My easy-going style creates a comfortable, compassionate space for clients to explore, risk, and change.
Needing help to contend with the struggles of your life? Is it hard to know where to turn to for help? Helping adults, teens, & couples grow into more powerfully capable people is my passion. My work is collaborative and focuses on helping my clients to better understand themselves & those in their lives. This approach helps each person to make choices that better fit who they are created to be. We all want to be the type of person who has the ability to engage life on life's terms. My easy-going style creates a comfortable, compassionate space for clients to explore, risk, and change.
Jenna Sholl, Cura Integrative Health
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CCTP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
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.
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.
Melissa Lenon
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
My ideal client wants to enjoy their life and relationships more, notices patterns repeated in their lives, is reflective, perhaps insightful. Though many of us were wounded in childhood, few of us have had the opportunity to work through the challenges life presents. I look through the lens of our history and relationships to get under the surface of our symptoms. Our time together aims to bring relief from worries, fears, stress, low self-esteem & self-blame which greatly constrict our lives. I also work with separating & divorcing families, as a coach and coparent counselor to reduce conflict, put kids as the central focal point.
My ideal client wants to enjoy their life and relationships more, notices patterns repeated in their lives, is reflective, perhaps insightful. Though many of us were wounded in childhood, few of us have had the opportunity to work through the challenges life presents. I look through the lens of our history and relationships to get under the surface of our symptoms. Our time together aims to bring relief from worries, fears, stress, low self-esteem & self-blame which greatly constrict our lives. I also work with separating & divorcing families, as a coach and coparent counselor to reduce conflict, put kids as the central focal point.
Yadimahara Alvarez
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
Yadimahara Alvarez is a compassionate, warm, and empathetic therapist who graduated with a B.A. in Psychology with an emphasis on Children, Youth, and Families from Mount Saint Mary's University in 2018. In 2020, she earned a Master in Social Work (MSW) and a Pupil Personnel Services Credential (PPSC) from the University of Southern California (USC), both with an emphasis on Children, Youth, and Families. Yadimahara has worked in Intensive Field Client Care Services and Wraparound with at-risk foster children and youth.
Yadimahara Alvarez is a compassionate, warm, and empathetic therapist who graduated with a B.A. in Psychology with an emphasis on Children, Youth, and Families from Mount Saint Mary's University in 2018. In 2020, she earned a Master in Social Work (MSW) and a Pupil Personnel Services Credential (PPSC) from the University of Southern California (USC), both with an emphasis on Children, Youth, and Families. Yadimahara has worked in Intensive Field Client Care Services and Wraparound with at-risk foster children and youth.
Carly Compton focuses on eating disorders, body image, self-esteem, and the general connections between physical and mental health. Carly believes that every individual is capable of healing and deserves a unique treatment plan. She is non-judgmental, compassionate, empowering, and supportive. Carly has experience leading support groups, working 1:1 with individuals, and connecting individuals to resources. Carly received her Bachelor’s (B.A.) degree in Elementary Education from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa and has years of experience working in school settings as an educator and Mental Health Specialist.
Carly Compton focuses on eating disorders, body image, self-esteem, and the general connections between physical and mental health. Carly believes that every individual is capable of healing and deserves a unique treatment plan. She is non-judgmental, compassionate, empowering, and supportive. Carly has experience leading support groups, working 1:1 with individuals, and connecting individuals to resources. Carly received her Bachelor’s (B.A.) degree in Elementary Education from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa and has years of experience working in school settings as an educator and Mental Health Specialist.
Alysia St. Clair
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
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Hi there, I'm Phuong Nguyen. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). As a therapist, I am passionate about cultivating a safe space for you to examine the challenges and barriers that prevent you from living a joyful life. I hope to use therapy as a tool to help you find healing and growth in your own journey. During my clinical practices, I come to recognize that I work well with a wide age range (children to adults) but I do work best with teenagers to young adults who might be dealing with transitions, figuring out their values/identities, relationship issues, and social pressures.
Hi there, I'm Phuong Nguyen. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). As a therapist, I am passionate about cultivating a safe space for you to examine the challenges and barriers that prevent you from living a joyful life. I hope to use therapy as a tool to help you find healing and growth in your own journey. During my clinical practices, I come to recognize that I work well with a wide age range (children to adults) but I do work best with teenagers to young adults who might be dealing with transitions, figuring out their values/identities, relationship issues, and social pressures.
Hi, I'm Kristin Roberts. I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist in Northern California. I see individual adults, couples, families, and minors (14-17). I specialize in treating trauma and use EMDR and brainspotting. I'm also IFS informed and use that modality to heal client's inner adult/child parts of self. I treat anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, grief, relationship distress in friendships, family dynamics, and with couples.
Hi, I'm Kristin Roberts. I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist in Northern California. I see individual adults, couples, families, and minors (14-17). I specialize in treating trauma and use EMDR and brainspotting. I'm also IFS informed and use that modality to heal client's inner adult/child parts of self. I treat anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, grief, relationship distress in friendships, family dynamics, and with couples.
Lucia Merino, LCSW (Bilingual Spanish/English)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
Often life presents challenges and we feel alone, trapped, and afraid. Right now you may have marital, work, or family problems. You may feel depressed, anxious or having panic attacks. You may feel lonely and not have anybody to turn to for help. I believe I can help you. Together, in therapy, you will learn how to overcome your current challenges and find your way back into a happy and meaningful life. I provide therapy in Spanish and English. I am bilingual/bicultural and I have been in practice for 20+ yrs. I also provide psychological evaluations for immigration cases. I look forward to hearing from you.
Often life presents challenges and we feel alone, trapped, and afraid. Right now you may have marital, work, or family problems. You may feel depressed, anxious or having panic attacks. You may feel lonely and not have anybody to turn to for help. I believe I can help you. Together, in therapy, you will learn how to overcome your current challenges and find your way back into a happy and meaningful life. I provide therapy in Spanish and English. I am bilingual/bicultural and I have been in practice for 20+ yrs. I also provide psychological evaluations for immigration cases. I look forward to hearing from you.
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Christine Moon
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, cEMDR, CIT, Hakomi
Verified Verified
Santa Clara, CA 95051
Do you find yourself experiencing chronic anxiety and intrusive thoughts? Are you reliving disturbing memories and having recurring nightmares, withdrawing from life and others and increasing your isolation from the world? Are you struggling with Performance Anxiety or communication challenges at work, school or in relationships? If so, you may be suffering from PTSD, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Untreated, these symptoms can worsen over time. If you find you are struggling with symptoms of PTSD, Anxiety, Depressed Mood, Phobias, Addictions, Identity or Spiritual Emergency. Are ready to go to the next level in your journey?
Do you find yourself experiencing chronic anxiety and intrusive thoughts? Are you reliving disturbing memories and having recurring nightmares, withdrawing from life and others and increasing your isolation from the world? Are you struggling with Performance Anxiety or communication challenges at work, school or in relationships? If so, you may be suffering from PTSD, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Untreated, these symptoms can worsen over time. If you find you are struggling with symptoms of PTSD, Anxiety, Depressed Mood, Phobias, Addictions, Identity or Spiritual Emergency. Are ready to go to the next level in your journey?
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Psychoanalytic Therapists
Does psychoanalytic therapy work?
Psychoanalytic therapy derives from the work of Sigmund Freud. In this type of therapy, discovering buried thoughts and emotions from the unconscious will help a person work through their difficulties and negative behaviors. Research shows that psychoanalytic therapy can be highly effective, with patients reporting improvement in mood, quality of life, and overall well-being.
How long are people typically in psychoanalytic therapy?
Traditional psychoanalysis is in-depth and is conducted in five sessions every week. Today, modern psychoanalytic therapy is less intense and normally incorporates as few as one or two sessions a week. In some cases, positive change can occur quickly. However, if the condition, difficulty, or behavior is deep-seated, improvement may require many months or years of therapy.
Is psychoanalytic therapy suitable for young people?
Children and adolescents can benefit from this type of therapy. Many kids and teens are often unable to form and communicate their thoughts and emotions. Psychoanalytic therapy uses specific techniques such as dream analysis, symbolism, and free association or word association; all of which can be useful tools for less-communicative young people. Through this therapy, a patient will hopefully make connections between what they feel inside and how the world works outside.
Can psychoanalytic therapy be done online?
Modern-day psychoanalytic therapy is very different from traditional psychoanalysis. While an individual can sit face-to-face with the psychoanalyst for multiple sessions a week, they do not have to. Today, psychoanalytic therapy can be effectively conducted online or by phone. The key is that the individual confronts what is repressed and avoided, and this can be done whether in person or over online video.