Therapists in San Jose, CA

We are living through a difficult time right now. As a young student nurse, I was taught that we were overdue for a pandemic. Forty years later here we are. Feeling threatened by a micro-organism we cannot see. Then there is the uncertainty of how it will end and conflicting messages that bombard you. Your thoughts trigger your feelings. Thinking errors and cognitive distortions can add to your distress making feelings of anxiety worse. When we are unable to change situations, we need to change how we handle them. I will help you.

Are you feeling stuck in your marriage, family relationships, or personal growth? Even the strongest among us can feel lost, unsure, ambivalent, or unhappy at times. I can help you understand and manage whatever life throws at you, and how to do it successfully. I believe you have the strength not to just survive, but to truly THRIVE.

Do you feel worried, stuck, or overwhelmed much of the time? Perhaps anxiety or other problems keep you from leaving home, interacting with others, or doing activities you enjoy. Many of my clients deal with addiction problems, past trauma, depression, low self-esteem, or related issues. A lack of confidence can make it difficult to feel safe in the world. I help people get to the bottom of what’s going on. Whether you’re struggling with a mental health issue, working through a trauma or loss, or aren’t sure what’s happening, I can help. You can feel more hopeful, less anxious, and more excited about living again.

We’re living in unprecedented times. Across the globe, our lives have been turned upside down by COVID-19. A crisis like this has the potential to bring out the worst and best in us. The Shelter-in-Place mandate can create deep feelings of disconnection to those who live alone. For those who live with others, these times can accentuate our differences, our struggles, and our lack of real deep connection. If you feel like your life has been seriously disrupted by this global crisis, if you feel that you don’t want to continue living this way, and you are looking to create something better in your life, you came to the right place.

Are you feeling anxious or overwhelmed? Have you tried everything you can think of to solve the problem, change your circumstances, or just feel better on your own? If you're deep in the mire of anxiety and depression, trying to make a positive change, or just barely managing to make it through the day, it can be tough to think that things could be different. You can feel frustrated, disconnected, and stuck. Getting the right support can be the ticket to moving out of being stuck and taking steps toward living the life you'd like to be living.

Do you find yourself thinking about your relationship more often than not? Maybe you find yourself saying, "How did we get here? I can’t do this anymore. We need to change or else…" You wonder if your marriage can be saved...if you want to marry at all...if you should even stay in this relationship. Everyone else's relationship seems easier than yours. No one would understand if you told them what you're going through. Your relationship feels like a struggle to even be in, right now. Conflict, confusion and discomfort seem like the norm, not the exception.

Nice to meet you! I am proud of you for reaching out for help and exploring your options for your mental health. One of the hardest parts about asking for help is asking for help! You are already taking a step in the right direction for yourself, your partner, your child, or your family. I believe in one step at a time and that not "one way" is the "right way." This is your therapeutic journey, and I will walk alongside you to support and listen to you and provide you with tools to start healing your past, present, and future. I strive to cultivate an environment for my clients that feel comfortable, calming, accepting, and open.

Dr. Dufford received specialized training and experience in treating anxiety disorders at the Anxiety Treatment Center with Dr. Bourne, author of The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook. Since 1993 Dr. Dufford is director of Anxiety Treatment Services treating Generalized Anxiety, OCD, PTSD, Panic Attacks, Agoraphobia, Specific Phobias, Social Anxiety and related issues: addiction, anger, depression, Trichotillomania/Excoriation, relationships, sleep/insomnia, grief and self-esteem. He is a professional member of the California Psychological Association, Obsessive Compulsive Foundation and EMDR International Association. Dr. Dufford is certified as a Cognitive-Behavioral Therapist, Clinical Hypnotherapist, Expert in Traumatic Stress and Addictions Counselor.

What is your mind saying to you right now? What does it say to you when you are happy? How about when you are sad or mad? Is your mind kind to you? Many times we are not aware of our self talk as it’s been ingrained in us for so long. If you are noticing that your mind isn’t very nice to you, it might be time for a change. Are you ready for something different? I am ready. Contact me if you are, I would love to help you in this next phase of your life so that you can love yourself more, love others more, and be more at peace.

My professional goal is to empower adults, adolescents, transitional age youth, and children to overcome mental, emotional, behavioral, and social limitations in order to significantly improve ones' personal, family, academia, occupational, and social interactions. My therapeutic approach is from a clinical and holistic specialized perspective. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (CA BBS 114176) and I have worked with over 300 Serious and Persistent Mentally Ill (SPMI), Co-occurring, Military, and Incarcerated individuals as well as their families, since 2010 in both outpatient and inpatient settings.

I utilize a client centered approach in working with adolescents and adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, and life transitions. In a safe, supportive, and non judgemental space we can explore the negative patterns in your life, work through any barriers, and move towards healing, growth, and change.

You're completely overwhelmed, stressed, burned out, outraged, numb, & hopeless. You're living through some real world shit PLUS you're still trying to navigate your own job burnout, untangle your messy relationships, confront past generational trauma, challenge built up internalized messages, deal with big & existential questions, process that deeper childhood trauma, or just not feel so alone and scared. It's too much, and you're at your breaking point. You need some help & relief, because you know you just can't keep going like everything is normal.

I am not accepting new clients. Hello! I am a certified coaching therapist and have been practicing since 2005. I have a Ph.D. and MA in clinical psychology and I have worked at universities, community counseling centers, and Kaiser Permanente. "What is coaching?" you might ask. Coaching is the use of positive psychology to focus on your strengths (rather than deficits) to help you reach your goals. Your goals can include being better able to communicate with your loved ones or coworkers, improve working relationships with management and/or employees, conflict management, and assertiveness training.

We all feel lost from time to time, but there’s always light at the end of the tunnel. I’ve been through my own therapy as a young adult when I was stuck in a bout of anxiety and panic attacks due to childhood trauma. Throughout my years of working with traumatized individuals, I learned first-hand about how childhood trauma can have a strong impact on adulthood. I can help you address unresolved trauma, in order for you to find passion, connection, and purpose in your life.

Long-term romantic relationships are hard to do well and easy to do poorly. Over 6-years ago, I started helping couples out of toxic patterns with the Gottman-Method of Couples Therapy. I have advanced training in the method and can help you reset, strengthen your emotional connection, and rekindle a fierce romance. I've also worked with individuals at critical moments of their life to navigate betrayal, make meaning after divorce, and or get healthy for the next chapter of life.

What is an immigration psychological evaluation? It's a conversation with a licensed mental health professional. Where we discuss your history and gather information about how your mental health is being impacted, due to the specifics of your immigration case. The evaluation will last about 120 minutes. A written report summarizing the evaluation will be provided to your attorney to be include with your immigration petition.

Life is challenging, confusing and heartbreaking- not due to an inherent flaw in you. Life is challenging, confusing and heartbreaking for everyone. Working with the right therapist may provide support to process your experiences and gather tools to live with more ease. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Board Certified Art Therapist I utilize both talk therapy and art therapy to help clients reflect and gain new perspectives. I offer services to teens, adults, families and groups. I specialize in anxiety, depression, alcoholism/addiction, social skills, trauma and women's issues.

I provide a supportive environment where clients feel comfortable in talking about the discomfort they are experiencing. Together we explore those difficulties and seek to help you find relief. For those who want deeper work, and to make significant changes in their lives, I have been trained to provide more intensive, longer term therapy. I began my practice and continued training post graduate school for 30 years. For more information about my practice please see my website at: pegbailey.com.

Are you between the ages of 18-45 and struggling with life? College giving you heart palpitations? Work break dancing on your last nerve? Are you tired of people questioning your identity or maybe you are just questioning your own? Do people not accept you, for YOU? Do you struggle to set boundaries with others? Are you depressed, lonely, isolated, or feel like you have been lost in Tik-Tok land? Has your anxiety gotten so overwhelming that you lost track of time chatting on Discord or watching YouTube videos? Did you finally leave your house to attend Pride only to return with a sunburn and Covid? Call me, let's talk!