Somatic Therapists in Cupertino, CA
Do you experience overwhelming feelings of anxiety, isolation, fear, or persistent sadness? Do you find yourself stuck (over and over) in painful relationship patterns? Are you struggling to move forward after a traumatic event? Do you long for healthier connections, emotional relief, or a space to process your pain without judgment? Is it hard to live a fulfilling life because of these struggles? If you often wonder if there's a way forward, you're not alone.
Do you experience overwhelming feelings of anxiety, isolation, fear, or persistent sadness? Do you find yourself stuck (over and over) in painful relationship patterns? Are you struggling to move forward after a traumatic event? Do you long for healthier connections, emotional relief, or a space to process your pain without judgment? Is it hard to live a fulfilling life because of these struggles? If you often wonder if there's a way forward, you're not alone.
Becoming a parent, or living between cultures, both ask the same question: who am I, now that the ground has shifted? I help clients navigate cultural identity, intergenerational trauma, and the experience of feeling caught between two worlds. And I help new mothers work through how parenthood is reshaping their marriage, friendships, and family relationships. I'm a Visiting Expert at New Mom School South Bay, where I speak on relationship changes after baby. My approach is grounded in Jungian depth psychology, with attention to the unconscious patterns, family dynamics, and cultural context that shape your present life.
Becoming a parent, or living between cultures, both ask the same question: who am I, now that the ground has shifted? I help clients navigate cultural identity, intergenerational trauma, and the experience of feeling caught between two worlds. And I help new mothers work through how parenthood is reshaping their marriage, friendships, and family relationships. I'm a Visiting Expert at New Mom School South Bay, where I speak on relationship changes after baby. My approach is grounded in Jungian depth psychology, with attention to the unconscious patterns, family dynamics, and cultural context that shape your present life.
I am passionate about providing IFS and EMDR therapies to queer and trans people. Serving my community as a queer therapist is one of my main life purposes.
I do this work because I am committed to liberation for all people. I believe that none of us are free until ALL of us are free, and I bring a queer and intersectional lens to my work.
As survivor of religious trauma and Intimate Partner Violence, I specialize in helping clients find and trust their own intuition. Sometimes my clients love to use tarot or astrology as a framework to discuss their development; I welcome alternative spiritual practices!
I am passionate about providing IFS and EMDR therapies to queer and trans people. Serving my community as a queer therapist is one of my main life purposes.
I do this work because I am committed to liberation for all people. I believe that none of us are free until ALL of us are free, and I bring a queer and intersectional lens to my work.
As survivor of religious trauma and Intimate Partner Violence, I specialize in helping clients find and trust their own intuition. Sometimes my clients love to use tarot or astrology as a framework to discuss their development; I welcome alternative spiritual practices!
Do you experience overwhelming feelings of anxiety, isolation, fear, or persistent sadness? Do you find yourself stuck (over and over) in painful relationship patterns? Are you struggling to move forward after a traumatic event? Do you long for healthier connections, emotional relief, or a space to process your pain without judgment? Is it hard to live a fulfilling life because of these struggles? If you often wonder if there's a way forward, you're not alone.
Do you experience overwhelming feelings of anxiety, isolation, fear, or persistent sadness? Do you find yourself stuck (over and over) in painful relationship patterns? Are you struggling to move forward after a traumatic event? Do you long for healthier connections, emotional relief, or a space to process your pain without judgment? Is it hard to live a fulfilling life because of these struggles? If you often wonder if there's a way forward, you're not alone.
You look successful on the outside—but inside, you're exhausted from overthinking, perfectionism, anxiety, or feeling like you're always in survival mode. You've probably tried to think your way through it, yet something still feels stuck. I help women move beyond overthinking by working with both the mind and the nervous system. Using a blend of Brainspotting and talk therapy, we'll process what's underneath the stress so you can feel calmer, more confident, and more like yourself again.
You look successful on the outside—but inside, you're exhausted from overthinking, perfectionism, anxiety, or feeling like you're always in survival mode. You've probably tried to think your way through it, yet something still feels stuck. I help women move beyond overthinking by working with both the mind and the nervous system. Using a blend of Brainspotting and talk therapy, we'll process what's underneath the stress so you can feel calmer, more confident, and more like yourself again.
Linda Shing
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
2 Endorsed
Cupertino, CA 95014
Waitlist for new clients
I integrate several transformative somatic approaches like EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), brainspotting and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) to meet your goals.
Do you work in a highly competitive industry like entertainment, tech, or healthcare? Are you exhausted by the intense pressure to perform and impress? In spite of your achievements, you may be struggling with anxiety, depression, or chronic stress. You may feel burned out or confused about your identity and self-worth. Perhaps the constant striving, a difficult relationship, or a work-related setback has tanked your motivation or damaged your self esteem. You may be battling procrastination, imposter syndrome, self-doubt, or self-sabotaging behavior - even though you're extremely capable and want to thrive. I get it and I can help.
I integrate several transformative somatic approaches like EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), brainspotting and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) to meet your goals.
Do you work in a highly competitive industry like entertainment, tech, or healthcare? Are you exhausted by the intense pressure to perform and impress? In spite of your achievements, you may be struggling with anxiety, depression, or chronic stress. You may feel burned out or confused about your identity and self-worth. Perhaps the constant striving, a difficult relationship, or a work-related setback has tanked your motivation or damaged your self esteem. You may be battling procrastination, imposter syndrome, self-doubt, or self-sabotaging behavior - even though you're extremely capable and want to thrive. I get it and I can help.
Specializing in Effective, Empathic, Strength-Based, Positive Psychology, Somatic work, Changing Thought Patterns, Reenactments and Mindfulness.
I love my work with clients. My goal is to uplift my clients toward being their best confident purposeful selves.
You are who I am interested in. I am willing and interested in working with anyone who feels drawn to working with me. I look forward to meeting you and developing this therapeutic alliance with you for your growth and success.
Here is what a mentor said we are able to do together:
"Sierra Forest is a talented and empathic therapist who has the ability to help people change and transform their lives." Bob Shelby, LMFT, John F Kennedy University
Specializing in Effective, Empathic, Strength-Based, Positive Psychology, Somatic work, Changing Thought Patterns, Reenactments and Mindfulness.
I love my work with clients. My goal is to uplift my clients toward being their best confident purposeful selves.
You are who I am interested in. I am willing and interested in working with anyone who feels drawn to working with me. I look forward to meeting you and developing this therapeutic alliance with you for your growth and success.
Here is what a mentor said we are able to do together:
"Sierra Forest is a talented and empathic therapist who has the ability to help people change and transform their lives." Bob Shelby, LMFT, John F Kennedy University
I integrate somatic therapy, CBT, ACT, mindfulness, and strengths-based approaches to help you better understand your nervous system, process difficult experiences, and develop practical tools that support lasting change both in and outside of therapy.
Life has a way of handing us experiences we never expected, often without a roadmap for how to navigate them.
Whether you're recovering from medical trauma, burnout, caregiving stress, grief, chronic illness, or simply the weight of being the person everyone else relies on, therapy can offer a place to pause, reconnect, and heal.
At The Human Part Therapy, I believe healing begins when we make room for the human part of the story, before the expectations, before the pressure to have all the answers. Together, we'll create a space where you can show up exactly as you are.
I integrate somatic therapy, CBT, ACT, mindfulness, and strengths-based approaches to help you better understand your nervous system, process difficult experiences, and develop practical tools that support lasting change both in and outside of therapy.
Life has a way of handing us experiences we never expected, often without a roadmap for how to navigate them.
Whether you're recovering from medical trauma, burnout, caregiving stress, grief, chronic illness, or simply the weight of being the person everyone else relies on, therapy can offer a place to pause, reconnect, and heal.
At The Human Part Therapy, I believe healing begins when we make room for the human part of the story, before the expectations, before the pressure to have all the answers. Together, we'll create a space where you can show up exactly as you are.
I also weave in mindfulness and somatic techniques as appropriate.
NEW: Now offering IN-PERSON sessions in Brooklyn, NY.
Therapy with me is active, collaborative, and tailored to your unique needs. I work best with clients who are curious, engaged, and ready to dive deeper into self-exploration. I’m not a passive listener—I’ll reflect, challenge, and support you as you gain insight, shift patterns, and build a more empowered and loving relationship with yourself. Together, we’ll reconnect with your authentic self—and reclaim the sacred rage, humanity, and aliveness you may have lost along the way.
I also weave in mindfulness and somatic techniques as appropriate.
NEW: Now offering IN-PERSON sessions in Brooklyn, NY.
Therapy with me is active, collaborative, and tailored to your unique needs. I work best with clients who are curious, engaged, and ready to dive deeper into self-exploration. I’m not a passive listener—I’ll reflect, challenge, and support you as you gain insight, shift patterns, and build a more empowered and loving relationship with yourself. Together, we’ll reconnect with your authentic self—and reclaim the sacred rage, humanity, and aliveness you may have lost along the way.
It's 2am and you're wondering what you could have said or done differently. Somewhere underneath that is a question you haven't said out loud, am I enough?
Sometimes you're asking that alone, other times you're lying next to your partner asking it.
It shows up as withdrawal, or asking the same question in different ways. From the outside it looks like nagging, irritation. But underneath it's the same, reach for me, see me, tell me I'm not too much.
It lives in the body before it becomes words. The heart that sinks. The tears later, alone. And the silence, the thing you swallow instead of saying what you need.
It's 2am and you're wondering what you could have said or done differently. Somewhere underneath that is a question you haven't said out loud, am I enough?
Sometimes you're asking that alone, other times you're lying next to your partner asking it.
It shows up as withdrawal, or asking the same question in different ways. From the outside it looks like nagging, irritation. But underneath it's the same, reach for me, see me, tell me I'm not too much.
It lives in the body before it becomes words. The heart that sinks. The tears later, alone. And the silence, the thing you swallow instead of saying what you need.
I provide Problem Solving Strategic Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Psychotherapy, Career and work-related Coaching and Leadership Development.
Most of my clients work in High Tech. I've had a 20+ year career in Manager and Leader Development, Career Development/Coaching in High Tech. I built and led Google's Schools of People Manager Development and Personal Growth. I've been an Executive Coach at Facebook for several years, working director level and above to enhance leadership capabilities.
I provide Problem Solving Strategic Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Psychotherapy, Career and work-related Coaching and Leadership Development.
Most of my clients work in High Tech. I've had a 20+ year career in Manager and Leader Development, Career Development/Coaching in High Tech. I built and led Google's Schools of People Manager Development and Personal Growth. I've been an Executive Coach at Facebook for several years, working director level and above to enhance leadership capabilities.
In our work together, I bring a trauma-informed, somatic approach to help you slow down, tune into your body, and understand the deeper patterns driving your anxiety and overthinking.
Do you find yourself overthinking every interaction or lying awake replaying conversations, worrying about what others think? On the surface, things may look fine: you’re functioning, showing up, keeping it together, but inside it can feel like a storm that won’t settle. You may feel anxious, self-critical, and exhausted from trying to keep everyone happy while losing touch with your own sense of peace and clarity.
In our work together, I bring a trauma-informed, somatic approach to help you slow down, tune into your body, and understand the deeper patterns driving your anxiety and overthinking.
Do you find yourself overthinking every interaction or lying awake replaying conversations, worrying about what others think? On the surface, things may look fine: you’re functioning, showing up, keeping it together, but inside it can feel like a storm that won’t settle. You may feel anxious, self-critical, and exhausted from trying to keep everyone happy while losing touch with your own sense of peace and clarity.
I draw upon trauma-informed, psychodynamic, existential, attachment-based, somatic, and creative modalities.
If anxiety and stress are overwhelming you or your teen, past trauma and loss are preventing you from moving forward, or ADHD or an autism spectrum disorder is keeping you from what matters most … I'm here to let you know you can find peace, meaning, and joy in life. When the same issues keep recurring, it can be easy to lose hope. But the fact that you're here means you still have hope that you can create the change you seek. And you can! You can overcome anxiety and stress, move forward from grief and trauma, and turn ADHD and autism into sources of strength as you create an authentic life you truly love. And I'm here to help.
I draw upon trauma-informed, psychodynamic, existential, attachment-based, somatic, and creative modalities.
If anxiety and stress are overwhelming you or your teen, past trauma and loss are preventing you from moving forward, or ADHD or an autism spectrum disorder is keeping you from what matters most … I'm here to let you know you can find peace, meaning, and joy in life. When the same issues keep recurring, it can be easy to lose hope. But the fact that you're here means you still have hope that you can create the change you seek. And you can! You can overcome anxiety and stress, move forward from grief and trauma, and turn ADHD and autism into sources of strength as you create an authentic life you truly love. And I'm here to help.
I use a flexible synthesis of psychodynamic, interpersonal, insight-oriented, and trauma-informed somatic perspectives.
As we live our lives, all of us face challenging curves in the road from time to time. Whether it be anxiety or depression, relational difficulties, troublesome patterns at work or school, or turbulence along a personal or spiritual path, we can all benefit from support navigating these consequential turns. Dissatisfaction or suffering on any scale can serve both as a signal and motivation towards greater understanding, integration, and alignment with ourselves, significant others, and our deepest values. Whether it’s anywhere from a modest course-correction to inner transformation you're seeking, let's explore the path together.
I use a flexible synthesis of psychodynamic, interpersonal, insight-oriented, and trauma-informed somatic perspectives.
As we live our lives, all of us face challenging curves in the road from time to time. Whether it be anxiety or depression, relational difficulties, troublesome patterns at work or school, or turbulence along a personal or spiritual path, we can all benefit from support navigating these consequential turns. Dissatisfaction or suffering on any scale can serve both as a signal and motivation towards greater understanding, integration, and alignment with ourselves, significant others, and our deepest values. Whether it’s anywhere from a modest course-correction to inner transformation you're seeking, let's explore the path together.
Vraie Therapy Group/Joelle Rabow Maletis & Assoc
Marriage & Family Therapist, MAEd, MA, LMFT
14 Endorsed
Serves Area
Joelle’s passion is helping clients develop through self discovery and Post Trauma Growth. She is proactive, dynamic, and compassionate while addressing their individual needs. By offering a safe space, Joelle works with a diverse clientele that includes C-suite executives, active and retired military personnel, first responders, and those experiencing trauma, PTSD and complex-PTSD. Joelle uses reflective listening, strategic uses reflective listening, strategic inquiry, & encouragement to provide feedback & interaction that allows clients to make informed, healthy and compassionate decisions.
Joelle’s passion is helping clients develop through self discovery and Post Trauma Growth. She is proactive, dynamic, and compassionate while addressing their individual needs. By offering a safe space, Joelle works with a diverse clientele that includes C-suite executives, active and retired military personnel, first responders, and those experiencing trauma, PTSD and complex-PTSD. Joelle uses reflective listening, strategic uses reflective listening, strategic inquiry, & encouragement to provide feedback & interaction that allows clients to make informed, healthy and compassionate decisions.
Dr. Jayn Rajandran PsyD / Jayn.Org
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT, IO, Psych, CGE
Serves Area
Concierge therapy offered in Palo Alto, Rockridge & SF locations. You decide on the day, time, location, in-person or online. This modality is for busy professionals/students who want to graduate psychotherapy fast. Sessions are fun and focused. Most clients can graduate from therapy within 3-6 months for life transition problems. For severe trauma and mental health cases, it can a little longer. Specializing in teens, couples and individuals struggling with trauma, sexual abuse, substances abuse, depression, anxiety, grief, suicide, trust, abandonment, severe mental health and anger.
Concierge therapy offered in Palo Alto, Rockridge & SF locations. You decide on the day, time, location, in-person or online. This modality is for busy professionals/students who want to graduate psychotherapy fast. Sessions are fun and focused. Most clients can graduate from therapy within 3-6 months for life transition problems. For severe trauma and mental health cases, it can a little longer. Specializing in teens, couples and individuals struggling with trauma, sexual abuse, substances abuse, depression, anxiety, grief, suicide, trust, abandonment, severe mental health and anger.
I want to help you open up new ways of thinking, feeling, behaving and experiencing life. I use an informal, collaborative approach. We set goals around what you'd like your life to look like. Then we lay down stepping stones to get you there, such as challenging self-limiting beliefs, building skills like inducing relaxation at will, or communicating such that people will actually listen to you.
I want to help you open up new ways of thinking, feeling, behaving and experiencing life. I use an informal, collaborative approach. We set goals around what you'd like your life to look like. Then we lay down stepping stones to get you there, such as challenging self-limiting beliefs, building skills like inducing relaxation at will, or communicating such that people will actually listen to you.
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Somatic therapy, Positive Psychology, Emotion-Focused Therapy, Supportive Therapy, and Imago therapy with individuals and couples to help clients understand patterns and build healthier coping tools.
I work primarily with adults and couples who are seeking happiness and peace of mind. Many of my clients are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, or periods of transition and growth.
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Somatic therapy, Positive Psychology, Emotion-Focused Therapy, Supportive Therapy, and Imago therapy with individuals and couples to help clients understand patterns and build healthier coping tools.
I work primarily with adults and couples who are seeking happiness and peace of mind. Many of my clients are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, or periods of transition and growth.
I integrate IFS, EMDR, mindfulness, and somatic tools to foster lasting change.
Do you carry deep anxiety, anger, shame, or grief—often hidden beneath a composed surface? Have you experienced narcissistic abuse or trauma that left you questioning your worth, your voice, or your reality? Do you struggle with harsh self-criticism or fear of failure? Maybe you feel pressured to be everything for everyone, while neglecting your own needs? I work with thoughtful, capable people who feel stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed by emotional patterns they can’t shift on their own.
My approach is depth-oriented: I work with the deeper layers—the parts of you that carry pain and longings that haven’t had space to be seen.
I integrate IFS, EMDR, mindfulness, and somatic tools to foster lasting change.
Do you carry deep anxiety, anger, shame, or grief—often hidden beneath a composed surface? Have you experienced narcissistic abuse or trauma that left you questioning your worth, your voice, or your reality? Do you struggle with harsh self-criticism or fear of failure? Maybe you feel pressured to be everything for everyone, while neglecting your own needs? I work with thoughtful, capable people who feel stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed by emotional patterns they can’t shift on their own.
My approach is depth-oriented: I work with the deeper layers—the parts of you that carry pain and longings that haven’t had space to be seen.
When was the last time you offered yourself the same compassion you give to others? If you've spent your life honoring family or cultural expectations, or feeling like you had to earn your worth by being strong, successful, or dependable, you're not alone. You may be carrying patterns of protection and survival that once helped you navigate life, but now leave you feeling anxious, disconnected, or overwhelmed. Together, we'll explore the experiences that shaped you, process what still feels unresolved, and build skills to support emotional balance and self-compassion while staying connected to the people and values that matter most.
When was the last time you offered yourself the same compassion you give to others? If you've spent your life honoring family or cultural expectations, or feeling like you had to earn your worth by being strong, successful, or dependable, you're not alone. You may be carrying patterns of protection and survival that once helped you navigate life, but now leave you feeling anxious, disconnected, or overwhelmed. Together, we'll explore the experiences that shaped you, process what still feels unresolved, and build skills to support emotional balance and self-compassion while staying connected to the people and values that matter most.
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Somatic Therapists
How does somatic therapy work?
Somatic therapy is a form of treatment that focuses on how the body and mind are interconnected. In this approach, physical symptoms are addressed because they may in fact signal emotional distress. Somatic therapists combine mindfulness, talk therapy, breathwork, yoga, dance, and physical manipulations of the body to help patients become more attuned to what their body is telling them.
Is EMDR a somatic therapy?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a form of somatic therapy, as it incorporates mental and physical principles. EMDR involves remembering a traumatic experience while allowing one’s eyes to track a side-to-side visual stimulus from a therapist. This lateral eye movement is believed to diminish the painful power of the memory so that it can be discussed with a therapist.
Is somatic therapy evidence-based?
Somatic therapy has been researched and studied, and some forms of somatic therapy are found to be effective in treating a wide range of conditions. Because somatic therapy encompasses many techniques, some, such as EMDR and meditation, have been studied more than others.
What is somatic trauma therapy?
Somatic trauma therapy is based on the idea that when people experience trauma, they can become stuck in the “freeze” part of a “fight, flight, or freeze” response. In this state, trauma can manifest itself both mentally and physically—through tension in the muscles, anxiety, and stress. Popular forms of somatic trauma therapy include EMDR, sensorimotor therapy, and somatic experiencing.