Therapists in San Jose, CA

Hi, I’m Louisa, a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) passionate about helping clients find their inner strength and voice. I believe in a client-centered approach to therapy, where we work together to build a positive and supportive relationship. My goal is to help you restore your natural supports and discover strength in your own story. I strive to offer decolonized care that acknowledges the impact of systemic oppression on mental health. My approach creates a safe, inclusive, and validating space for healing and growth.
Hi, I’m Louisa, a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) passionate about helping clients find their inner strength and voice. I believe in a client-centered approach to therapy, where we work together to build a positive and supportive relationship. My goal is to help you restore your natural supports and discover strength in your own story. I strive to offer decolonized care that acknowledges the impact of systemic oppression on mental health. My approach creates a safe, inclusive, and validating space for healing and growth.

Two Chairs - San Jose
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, PsyD, LCSW, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95113
Two Chairs was founded in 2017 with a mission to build a world where everyone has access to exceptional mental healthcare. We're creating a better experience for both patients and clinicians by starting with an in-depth, research-backed matching process to ensure the ideal patient-therapist fit, offering hybrid care that gives patients and clinicians flexibility between in-person and virtual sessions, and measuring outcomes to ensure patients get better faster.
Two Chairs was founded in 2017 with a mission to build a world where everyone has access to exceptional mental healthcare. We're creating a better experience for both patients and clinicians by starting with an in-depth, research-backed matching process to ensure the ideal patient-therapist fit, offering hybrid care that gives patients and clinicians flexibility between in-person and virtual sessions, and measuring outcomes to ensure patients get better faster.

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry San Jose
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95128
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.

**Dr. Chambers is not a therapist and he does not do therapy or any form of treatment. My Philosophy is that you need to diagnose the problem accurately before you can fix the problem! Neuropsychological Evaluations, ADHD Testing, Learning Disability Evaluations, Mental Health Diagnostic Testing, Expert Testimony, Civil Litigation, Court Related Testing, 504 Plans, IEP's, IDEA Accommodations, MCAT Accommodations, Workplace Accommodations, Capacity Evaluations, Wills & Trusts, and much more! Dr. Chambers is a neuropsychologist that offers a wide range of testing and evaluative services for forensic [legal matters] and non-forensic matters. We do not accept insurance.
**Dr. Chambers is not a therapist and he does not do therapy or any form of treatment. My Philosophy is that you need to diagnose the problem accurately before you can fix the problem! Neuropsychological Evaluations, ADHD Testing, Learning Disability Evaluations, Mental Health Diagnostic Testing, Expert Testimony, Civil Litigation, Court Related Testing, 504 Plans, IEP's, IDEA Accommodations, MCAT Accommodations, Workplace Accommodations, Capacity Evaluations, Wills & Trusts, and much more! Dr. Chambers is a neuropsychologist that offers a wide range of testing and evaluative services for forensic [legal matters] and non-forensic matters. We do not accept insurance.

Are you feeling stuck? Perhaps in an unsatisfying relationship, blended family, job, depression/anxiety, parenting difficulties or generally feeling unhappy in your current situation?
Help is readily available to assist you to get unstuck and better your life. Move your life in your desired direction in a gentle and caring environment.
Get unstuck. Call 408-380-3008
Are you feeling stuck? Perhaps in an unsatisfying relationship, blended family, job, depression/anxiety, parenting difficulties or generally feeling unhappy in your current situation?
Help is readily available to assist you to get unstuck and better your life. Move your life in your desired direction in a gentle and caring environment.
Get unstuck. Call 408-380-3008

Sharlisa L Byrd
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, TITC-CT, SEP, CPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
It’s finally my time to heal, and I’m here to help you do the same. With experience in both the mind and body, I offer unique and effective approaches to counseling. I’m known for providing nurturing, tailored therapeutic services that can be easily integrated into daily life. I see myself as a manufacturer of hope and healing, dedicated to providing culturally competent, holistic, and wellness-focused services that promote transformative healing through change. My approach is client-centered uses a combination of knowledge, early interventions, open communication, somatic experience, and increased awareness to support your journey.
It’s finally my time to heal, and I’m here to help you do the same. With experience in both the mind and body, I offer unique and effective approaches to counseling. I’m known for providing nurturing, tailored therapeutic services that can be easily integrated into daily life. I see myself as a manufacturer of hope and healing, dedicated to providing culturally competent, holistic, and wellness-focused services that promote transformative healing through change. My approach is client-centered uses a combination of knowledge, early interventions, open communication, somatic experience, and increased awareness to support your journey.

We work with clients who struggle to find happiness in their lives because they feel burdened by things that are out of their control. We enjoy helping clients find fulfillment no matter where they are in life. We hope to help our clients improve their self-esteem, reduce their stress levels, increase their understanding of themselves, and learn valuable stress management tools they can use outside of the therapy room.
We work with clients who struggle to find happiness in their lives because they feel burdened by things that are out of their control. We enjoy helping clients find fulfillment no matter where they are in life. We hope to help our clients improve their self-esteem, reduce their stress levels, increase their understanding of themselves, and learn valuable stress management tools they can use outside of the therapy room.

My name is Christian Porto, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in San Diego, California, and working with clients state-wide via telehealth. My therapeutic approach is supportive and varies based on the needs of each client. I specialize in trauma-focused therapy, and I am trained in EMDR. I also frequently use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients heal and develop a more positive outlook on life.
My name is Christian Porto, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in San Diego, California, and working with clients state-wide via telehealth. My therapeutic approach is supportive and varies based on the needs of each client. I specialize in trauma-focused therapy, and I am trained in EMDR. I also frequently use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients heal and develop a more positive outlook on life.

I treat a wide array of issues and trauma with some of the newest mind-body technologies such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), which retrains your brain, and cognitive behavioral therapy where you will learn to replace unhealthy thoughts with constructive alternatives. My clients describe me as warm, compassionate, and mind-body-focused. I am trained in several approaches that can create new insights about your feelings and behaviors.
I treat a wide array of issues and trauma with some of the newest mind-body technologies such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), which retrains your brain, and cognitive behavioral therapy where you will learn to replace unhealthy thoughts with constructive alternatives. My clients describe me as warm, compassionate, and mind-body-focused. I am trained in several approaches that can create new insights about your feelings and behaviors.

My training as a licensed MFT has taught me to treat a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, parenting issues, relationship problems and trauma. I also have advanced training and experience working with PTSD, past trauma, panic and phobias. My goal and passion is to provide you with the tools to create and maintain life-affirming change in order to lead a more balanced and empowered life. I am EMDR trained, which is a powerful method for releasing past trauma and the depression and anxieties that go with it.
My training as a licensed MFT has taught me to treat a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, parenting issues, relationship problems and trauma. I also have advanced training and experience working with PTSD, past trauma, panic and phobias. My goal and passion is to provide you with the tools to create and maintain life-affirming change in order to lead a more balanced and empowered life. I am EMDR trained, which is a powerful method for releasing past trauma and the depression and anxieties that go with it.

Jillian Kate Taylorwood
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Does your child seem unhappy or angry, maybe having problems at home or school? Do you have a child who doesn’t listen to you, is super stubborn, or throws a fit when they don’t get their way? Are you worried about your teen? Are your kids fighting each other? Are you tired of fighting with your spouse or your kids? Maybe your kids/family are fine but find you, yourself, are feeling overwhelmed. Are you feeling frustrated, angry, anxious or depressed? I am here to help. I’m a teacher turned therapist who works with children (0-17), couples, and families, both individually and as a whole.
Does your child seem unhappy or angry, maybe having problems at home or school? Do you have a child who doesn’t listen to you, is super stubborn, or throws a fit when they don’t get their way? Are you worried about your teen? Are your kids fighting each other? Are you tired of fighting with your spouse or your kids? Maybe your kids/family are fine but find you, yourself, are feeling overwhelmed. Are you feeling frustrated, angry, anxious or depressed? I am here to help. I’m a teacher turned therapist who works with children (0-17), couples, and families, both individually and as a whole.
Meet Our Therapists

We all experience negative emotions to varying degrees in our lives. However, anxiety and depression can become a problem when they get in the way of us being able to manage the important things in our life-our work, our studies, and/or our relationships. If you or your child is struggling with feeling down or anxious, procrastinating, and/or experiencing behavioral challenges, there are proven and effective ways of learning to overcome these negative emotions and behaviors while learning about yourself and what's important to you.
We all experience negative emotions to varying degrees in our lives. However, anxiety and depression can become a problem when they get in the way of us being able to manage the important things in our life-our work, our studies, and/or our relationships. If you or your child is struggling with feeling down or anxious, procrastinating, and/or experiencing behavioral challenges, there are proven and effective ways of learning to overcome these negative emotions and behaviors while learning about yourself and what's important to you.

My name is Shanna and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I utilize a combination of existential, solution-focused, and narrative therapy to assist individuals and couples toward living their fullest, authentic, and best life. Emphasis is on the importance of self-awareness and the transformative power of taking responsibility for creating change, with the task of finding practical solutions for making observable progress.
My name is Shanna and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I utilize a combination of existential, solution-focused, and narrative therapy to assist individuals and couples toward living their fullest, authentic, and best life. Emphasis is on the importance of self-awareness and the transformative power of taking responsibility for creating change, with the task of finding practical solutions for making observable progress.

Couples Therapist Anisha Mistry
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Online Only
Have your attempts to create a better relationship left you feeling more disconnected than before? Those trusted ideas from Instagram and TikTok reels, the blogs found through Googling "ways to improve my relationship," and attempts to try talking to your partner about relationship frustrations just aren't helping. The difference between a conversation and conflict feels blurred, and it's almost expected that talking about hard topics will lead to misunderstandings. Having conversations that lead to connection versus loneliness takes skills - ones that no one has probably ever taught you before. What could those skills even be?
Have your attempts to create a better relationship left you feeling more disconnected than before? Those trusted ideas from Instagram and TikTok reels, the blogs found through Googling "ways to improve my relationship," and attempts to try talking to your partner about relationship frustrations just aren't helping. The difference between a conversation and conflict feels blurred, and it's almost expected that talking about hard topics will lead to misunderstandings. Having conversations that lead to connection versus loneliness takes skills - ones that no one has probably ever taught you before. What could those skills even be?

Yes to Therapy
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, South, Asian, Therapy
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Welcome! I am Khushi Sibal, a registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. As a culturally sound therapist, I understand life can be filled with transitions, challenges, and adjustments. My areas of focus include helping clients with life transitions and adjustments. Examples could be relationship changes, moving to a new city/country, career changes, living independently, adjusting to a new social environment, and changing long-standing patterns.
My areas of work include working with South Asians, relationship challenges, life transitions, self-awareness, and finding your inner voice and confidence. Let's pave the path!
Welcome! I am Khushi Sibal, a registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. As a culturally sound therapist, I understand life can be filled with transitions, challenges, and adjustments. My areas of focus include helping clients with life transitions and adjustments. Examples could be relationship changes, moving to a new city/country, career changes, living independently, adjusting to a new social environment, and changing long-standing patterns.
My areas of work include working with South Asians, relationship challenges, life transitions, self-awareness, and finding your inner voice and confidence. Let's pave the path!

I specialize in helping children and teens who feel trapped by OCD, anxiety, or mood disorders, struggling with intrusive thoughts, compulsions, and emotional challenges. They may benefit from guidance to navigate these difficulties and desire to regain control over their lives. Their goal is to reduce symptoms, build resilience, and improve daily functioning, while living in alignment with their values. With my background in education, I offer a unique perspective that fosters both emotional growth and practical, value-driven strategies to help them thrive in school, relationships, and everyday life.
I specialize in helping children and teens who feel trapped by OCD, anxiety, or mood disorders, struggling with intrusive thoughts, compulsions, and emotional challenges. They may benefit from guidance to navigate these difficulties and desire to regain control over their lives. Their goal is to reduce symptoms, build resilience, and improve daily functioning, while living in alignment with their values. With my background in education, I offer a unique perspective that fosters both emotional growth and practical, value-driven strategies to help them thrive in school, relationships, and everyday life.

Awake DBT, Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95125
We help individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, emotional ups and downs and trauma. We specialize in providing Dialectical Behavior Therapy and offer a comprehensive program. Please see our website: www.awakedbt.com. Our team offers weekly individual DBT, a skills training group and 24-hour skill coaching. We teach life skills in Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation and interpersonal Effectiveness. Our team lead is a Certified DBT Clinician from the Linehan Board of Certification. All members in the team are in track to certification.
We help individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, emotional ups and downs and trauma. We specialize in providing Dialectical Behavior Therapy and offer a comprehensive program. Please see our website: www.awakedbt.com. Our team offers weekly individual DBT, a skills training group and 24-hour skill coaching. We teach life skills in Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation and interpersonal Effectiveness. Our team lead is a Certified DBT Clinician from the Linehan Board of Certification. All members in the team are in track to certification.

Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends and flexibility for creative professionals who can't make the same time each week.
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends and flexibility for creative professionals who can't make the same time each week.

You’re a woman overwhelmed by intense emotions, struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance use. You fear being alone, worry you’ll never stop using, and dread facing your painful emotions. Your deepest fears include abandonment and the thought that you’ll never escape your current state. You feel lost and in need of a safe space to process these overwhelming feelings, find mental balance, and start healing. You long for genuine connection, support, and understanding to navigate your path to recovery and the confidence to rebuild your life, free from the shadows of your past.
You’re a woman overwhelmed by intense emotions, struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance use. You fear being alone, worry you’ll never stop using, and dread facing your painful emotions. Your deepest fears include abandonment and the thought that you’ll never escape your current state. You feel lost and in need of a safe space to process these overwhelming feelings, find mental balance, and start healing. You long for genuine connection, support, and understanding to navigate your path to recovery and the confidence to rebuild your life, free from the shadows of your past.

Taking the step to invest in your mental health takes strength and courage. To feel heard and understood is one of our most basic, fundamental needs. In my practice, I create a safe, accepting, judgment-free space where you are encouraged to be your authentic self. It is my goal to provide you the best care by highlighting your strengths and tailoring treatment to your specific needs. I am passionate about working with children, teens, young adults, adults, and families of all backgrounds struggling with emotional and behavioral challenges. I am here to support and guide you through life’s obstacles.
Taking the step to invest in your mental health takes strength and courage. To feel heard and understood is one of our most basic, fundamental needs. In my practice, I create a safe, accepting, judgment-free space where you are encouraged to be your authentic self. It is my goal to provide you the best care by highlighting your strengths and tailoring treatment to your specific needs. I am passionate about working with children, teens, young adults, adults, and families of all backgrounds struggling with emotional and behavioral challenges. I am here to support and guide you through life’s obstacles.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in San Jose, CA
2,000+
Average cost per session
$181
Therapists in San Jose, CA who prioritize treating:
92% | Anxiety |
86% | Depression |
74% | Relationship Issues |
72% | Self Esteem |
69% | Coping Skills |
68% | Stress |
63% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
77% | Aetna |
69% | Cigna and Evernorth |
63% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in San Jose, CA see their clients
60% | Online Only | |
40% | In Person and Online |
Gender breakdown
81% | Female | |
18% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in San Jose?
Search for nearby therapists or counselors by inputting your city, town, or suburb; or zip code; or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or zip code into the search bar.
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.