Transitional Experiences happen! Kids' families become disjointed from divorce;Tweens become Teens; individuals in their early 20's wonder what the next step is "for them"; 30-somethings sometime face life-path decisions, maybe even boredom? Beloved pets or family members pass away; Married people are suddenly "single-again"; the 50's often come with health issues that completely throw people for a loop! The 60+ often involve taking care of aging parents or are facing the death experience themselves! Grandparents sometimes find themselves raising their children's children! What is going ON?

Hello! I know it’s not easy deciding to talk to a therapist but you have taken the first step by reading this. People come into therapy for many reasons and I'm looking forward to learning what’s on your mind. I’m confident that together we can resolve any issue, worry or concern that has been troubling you. My goal when working with you is to create a confidential and comfortable space where you can be your authentic self.

You've met all the expectations of you family, the grades, the degrees, staying out of trouble, and the career, but you hate your job, and you don't know what to do or how to do what you want without your family being upset with you, especially when they sacrificed so much for you. Dating is tough and you feel burned out by all the apps, rejection, and disappointments. You wonder if you will be alone forever. You compare yourself to others through social media and envy all the success, and fun that your friends seem to be having.

Bienvenidos! I have provided mental health services to diverse populations since 2009 in a variety of settings from school-based to residential. I support individuals struggling with the impact of trauma and immigration. Often traumatic and stressful experiences can leave a person feeling ‘different’, anxious, fearful, and hopeless. I am here to support those individuals heal and overcome the impact of traumatic experiences. I also support individuals struggling with self-esteem issues, depression, anxiety, stress, and mild to moderate eating and weight disorders.

I believe in your potential for personal growth toward a more satisfying relationship with others. My style is warm, compassionate, and non-judgmental. I respect your uniqueness. People who come to me are often experiencing depression and anxiety; major life transitions; cultural dislocation; loss and grief. By practicing solution-focused and client-centered psychotherapy, I help people embark on the journey of self-understanding, acceptance, and finding what they seek.

With over 29 years experience, I help clients overcome the pain of past and current relationships and experience the pleasure in life they deserve. My approach is solution and goal oriented while utilizing knowledge of life history as appropriate to empower change. My personality is warm yet active and engaged in the therapeutic process. I work most effectively with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship problems, grief/loss, trauma, parenting issues and divorce recovery. I primarily utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Psychodynamic approaches in my work.

I strives to create a safe, warm, and supportive environment in which clients can freely express themselves, their heartaches and struggles without guilt or shame. i am passionate in assisting my clients to explore those “small steps” which can lead to positive changes and a life of hope rather than despair.

Welcome! We are interactive, solution-focused therapists that like working collaboratively with our clients. Choosing a therapist is an important decision, and we are happy to consult with new clients to see if we are a good fit for them. We are able to offer appointments 7 days a week. Additional Therapists - FREMONT - Sonica Thakur, MFT Intern 408-893-4279. SAN JOSE--- Dino Kazos, MFT Intern 408-560-6681 and Ashwini Addala, MFT 510-516-3748. Call today to make an appointment!

We all try to make it. Trying to live out our best versions, navigating through the ups & downs of life circumstances, ebbs & flows of relationships, family & careers. Yet, even the best of us can still be throw-off by stress, uncertainties, anxieties, confusion, depression, grief, loneliness, self-doubt, feeling stuck, out-of-control, and/or feeling unfulfilled. We can all use some support. Doesn't matter you're in school, launching to workforce, career pivoting, retiring; single, dating, married, raising children, divorced, or empty-nested, I invite you to have a chat with me to see if I could be of support to you!

Are you struggling to keep your life balanced? Trying to make sense of the world today? You may be stressed out by the many competing demands on your time, energy and attention. It may be all you can do to get through the day. You are exhausted but then have trouble sleeping because your swirling thoughts take over. You need help coping with your anxiety and managing your stress. I may be able to help you.

Psychotherapy and psychological testing help individuals gain an understanding of their difficulties as well as their existing strengths. As a psychotherapist, I believe in helping my clients cope with emotional distress, build emotional strength and work towards positive change. My treatment work with children includes an integration of Cognitive Behavior therapy and play therapy. Treatments with adults include a collaborative, goal-based approach based on Cognitive Behavior Therapy. I also provide psychological testing services to children for diagnostic and treatment recommendation purposes.

Welcome! My name is Lilia Gonzalez-Joly, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist working in the mental health field for over 10 years. I offer individual and relationship psychotherapy. My goal is to help people develop sustainable coping skills to deal with a variety of issues. My sessions are both reflective and informative. These are some of the challenges I've helped people with: anxiety; depression; adjustment difficulties; communication break-down; past trauma; difficulty setting boundaries; bi-cultural differences and parenting dilemmas. I am bilingual, speak fluent Spanish and truly enjoy working with diverse clients.

Do you feel depressed, anxious or emotionally stuck? Feeling lost or overwhelmed? Life is full of up and down, and a lot of us chose to hide true feeling and try to move on. However, like physical injury, emotional wound needs appropriate attention & treatment too. If you let me, I would appreciate this great opportunity to join you on your journey of feeling, healing and growing. As a licensed clinical social worker with 6 years’ experience in the field, I have worked passionately with individuals, families, adults, hospital patients and children to learn positive ways and skills to cope with many stressors in life.

Very often we find ourselves having the same arguments all the time in our personal relationships. Sometimes we get hurt like we have never been before and we can’t understand why it hurts so much. Old patterns and unresolved issues can keep us stuck in the same place at times. Never having learned healthy ways of communicating, we do not know how to get the results we want. So many of us go through these challenges at various stages of our lives, with work, personal and professional relationships and raising children. Some of these challenges can seem overwhelming and can drag us down.

Are you feeling "stuck" in a relationship, wondering how you arrived at this point and what to do about it? Are you feeling depressed, anxious, stressed or lonely and noticing that the ways in which you usually address these feelings no longer seem to be working? As an experienced and caring therapist, I can help you sort through the problems that limit your ability to enjoy life. Together, we will focus on clearly identifying, thoroughly understanding and effectively managing the problematic areas of your life in a supportive, compassionate and direct manner that is focused on finding practical solutions.

Another day has gone by and you're having trouble working through personal problems. You'd like to reach out to your closest friends or family but you're embarrassed and ashamed. It's now causing you to feel depressed, anxious and unable to focus.

As a Bay Area native, I am aware of the unique challenges associated with living in this fast-paced, ever-changing region. As a Psychologist, I support my patients by combining innovative, science-based techniques & approaches with my own down-to-Earth, playful, & deeply compassionate stance. Our work together can help build upon your existing strengths, learn new skills, & break free from unhelpful habits. Whether you are new to therapy, have received counseling in faith-based or academic settings, or even if you have years of therapy experience, I am prepared to make psychotherapy approachable & transformative for you.