Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Los Gatos, CA

I specialize in working with a variety of issues including grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. I use somatic, cognitive , and depth-oriented techniques that form a holistic approach to mental health and well-being. I have further clinical training in Hakomi Somatic Psychology.

Maxine Wilborn, Ph.D.(c) works in our Los Gatos, CA location. Currently, meeting clients in-office and through teletherapy. At times everyone needs help coping with life events, as a APCC who has met all requirement just waiting to schedule her exam; I enjoy providing individuals, couples, and families with skills they can readily use for current and future life events. Individual and personal strengths can be complemented with tools to achieve a well-balanced and healthy mental health lifestyle. Through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, I provide tools and approaches to achieve individual personal goals and well-being.

I am a Psychotherapist, Personal Trainer and Wellness Coach who specializes in mind/body work with individuals, teenagers, couples and families. I promote transformational change that encourages healthy balances in work, life, and growth. I bring a unique integrative approach to overcoming issues such as depression, poor motivation, low self esteem, negative body image, anxiety, and feeling out of control and disempowered in your own life. In addition I help my clients understand underlying issues that lead to depression, anxiety, poor lifestyle choices, and codependent relationships. My work is my passion.

No matter how well we have our lives put together, each and every one of us will experience challenges that are difficult to navigate alone. But you don't have to wait until a crisis hits. It's never to soon to develop the tools you need to weather life's storms. I have worked with children, families, couples, and individuals at every stage of life, treating anxiety and depression, trauma, grief, transitions, and codependency. I welcome people from all walks of life: all genders, sexual orientations, sizes, cultural backgrounds, relationship styles, and more.

I believe everyone has the capacity and ability to change and improve their life and it's my privilege to help guide people along the way in therapy. I strive to provide a safe, nonjudgmental space for all my clients to look at themselves, find new ways to be in this world, and ask the hard questions in life. We all have messaging we tell ourselves and so often it is unhealthy and can lead to negative self-talk, lower self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and stop us from living our best life. I work with each client to help uncover their roadblocks and find new ways forward.

Is your child struggling? Are you wondering if there might be something going on for them, such as a learning, emotional, or attention difference? Perhaps, you suspect that your child is gifted or twice-exceptional. I can help. I provide evidence-based, strengths-focused assessment, therapy, and consultation services for children, teens, and young adults, and their families. My areas of expertise are in giftedness, twice exceptionality, learning differences, Autism, ADHD, social processing, and anxiety.

Do you feel unsatisfied and unhappy with where you are? Does your substance use stop you from realizing the life you deserve? Have you hit a point in your life where it’s getting harder and harder to hold it all together? Do you say “everything is fine” just to keep people away? Do you minimize or ignore the harm alcohol or other drugs do to you? Can you imagine what it would be like if the weight was lifted? It will take courage for you to decide that you need help. By doing so you will create a life that you feel is worth living. A life where you are confident, fulfill your needs, and gain control over your life.

My current focus is working with adult individuals. Issues may include depression, anxiety, relationship issues, difficulty understanding or setting boundaries, or feeling stuck or somehow dissatisfied with life. I also have extensive experience treating those who suffer from substance abuse issues, and those whose loved ones suffer from substance abuse issues.

As a therapist I work with individuals, adolescents, families and couples. My main frameworks are cognitive behavioral therapy, strengths based psychotherapy, and motivational interviewing. My primary job is to provide you with a safe non-judgemental space to process and to achieve the goals that will make you more fulfilled in our high stress Bay Area. I can serve as a guide along this path as you discover what it means to be the truest you. As well as assist you to overcome whatever has been holding you back. It isn’t always easy but working on ourselves brings great rewards.

Are you looking to feel more connected to yourself and others? Do you feel trapped in certain areas of your life? I have been a psychotherapist for over 20 years and am passionate about this work. I work with teens, adults, and mental health professionals and can effectively address issues that keep you feeling depressed, anxious, and disconnected from yourself and others. I want to help you make the necessary changes to have the life you desire. Therapy isn't about finding out what is wrong with you, it is about building on what is RIGHT with you.

With my experience throughout my therapist career life, I find people are able to get in touch with their own voice, motivation, and wisdom when they feel heard, seen, and understood. I provide therapy with love and care to clients and help them see and change their pattern in the here-and-now moment in the therapeutic relationship. Besides providing psychoeducation and coping skills to help clients manage their symptoms, I devote my work to helping clients explore their ways of transformation and getting closer to their True Self.

I am Frank Del Fiugo a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist working in Los Gatos and San Jose. I specialize in working with adults going through difficult transitions, emotional management, and those who would like to better manage stress. While I integrate several theoretical orientations, most of my work utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and neuroscience in order to help clients gain awareness and develop tools and strategies to enhance their personal and work lives. Recently, I've integrated a Virtual Reality component to address situations such as public speaking, fear of flying, and anxiety.

Deborah is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who completed her Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology at Santa Clara University. She has also finished an MA in Research and Experimental Psychology from San Jose State University. Her thesis topic concerned life stress, problem-focused coping, and positive affect. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, with a minor in Communications, from San Jose State University.

Life is full of ups and downs, and navigating challenges on your own can be difficult. Even reaching out for support can feel overwhelming. It is wonderful that you are taking this step on your journey, and I would love to be a part of that with you. With an encouraging, strengths-based and collaborative approach. I strive to support my clients in feeling understood and accepted. I believe that growth and healing happen in a safe, non-judgmental space where you can share honestly and openly. I am sex positive, kink and poly affirming, LGBTQ friendly, and queer allied.

Life is ever changing. To maneuver the changes with ease, requires you to be at ease with yourself. It could be a work-life issue, interaction dynamics with family and friends, spirituality, student, or lifestyle. I assist you to know yourself, grow in clarity, and make best choices. My coaching facilitates your endeavors to reach success. My background includes years of counseling college students, adolescents, children, and adults of every age. I utilize knowledge and tools from CBT , cosmic motivational psychology, ancient behavioral numerology, Ayurveda health, breath meditation, yantras, mantras, and more.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 10 years of experience and training working with teens, young adults, parents and families. I am passionate in engaging with clients interested in collaboratively working with me. I attended school in the Bay Area and understand the pressures to perform; including stress related to school, achievement focus, overwhelm and the adjustment to high school and/or college. I aim to help cope with and manage challenges associated to major life transitions. I facilitate middle-school group and enjoy providing parent-focused therapy to enhance relationships and improve communication.