Therapists in Downtown, San Jose, CA

My clinical philosophy is to approach you as a whole person and not just your target symptoms. Empathetic and thoughtful, I tailor a personalized, cutting edge treatment plan specifically for your needs and level of readiness. Although typically described as gentle and warm, I offer tough love too as I will hold you accountable as you work to confront your fears. Together we can uncover what is stopping you from living according to your values and help you to remove those barriers. Ultimately I will help you to achieve measurable progress toward your goals.

I am an Italian who has been living in The Bay Area for the last 40 years. I am fluent in English, Italian and Spanish. I have extensive experience and training in Hakomi, Somatic Based Psychotherapy and EMDR. I have more than 15 years of experience with Santa Clara County, Department of Families and Children Services, providing support and services to individuals, children and families who have been involved with the Child Welfare System. I also have 5 years of experience providing therapeutic services at a Medical Hospital Specialized in Treating HIV/AIDS patients who suffer from Addiction, PTSD and Trauma.

Therapy is a life-changing process of growth, transformation, and healing. It is a safe, confidential space where you can unburden yourself. Where you can begin to unpack the ways of being and doing that no longer serve you. It is a place where you can share your pain. Where wounds are found, held, and tended with care. Where you can connect with your own vitality and dare to live a fuller, more meaningful life. It isn't always easy, nor quick, but it's almost always worthwhile.

Suffering is a certainty in our lives, but sometimes it becomes more than we can bear. Oftentimes, we can become caught up in blaming ourselves- and though sometimes there can be truth to the notion, it's not true enough to guide us towards healing. We may feel slowed down, stuck, agitated, angry, frustrated or sad. There is nothing wrong or unacceptable with you or your feelings in my practice. They are part of your truth that will guide you to a deeper level of knowing.

*Are you unable to create the future you deeply desire? *Do you find yourself ruminating about the past and doubting your ability to trust your decision? * Do you experience anxiety about your future or feeling depressed and not being able to live in the present moment? * Is your life lacking purpose and direction? * Are you watching YouTube videos and gaining knowledge but not able to take true action in your life? * Feeling not good enough. Feeling unsettled but desiring deep inner peace. *Do you find yourself people-pleasing and have a pattern of unfulfilling relationships? You deserve to feel joy. Take that first step!!

My passiion is in enabling you to encounter your real self. I share stories, metaphors, art and other resources in the process. I am rewarded when I help others develop communication skills. I will be with you as we walk through your journey toward recovery from our injuries and find joy in our lives.

I want to acknowledge the courage it takes to seek out a therapist. As social beings, we all need support and at certain times we need it more than ever. Speaking to someone you can open up to and trust, knowing you will not be judged, can really make a difference in navigating emotional turmoil, relationships, stress, anxiety, processing trauma, and making our way through major life transitions. At times we may struggle with larger life questions such as, "Who am I?" and "What is my purpose in life?" I am here to help.

You might be seeking help because you feel stuck in your relationships, with your family or with your child. The stories of our lives are powerful and can shape our reality. You might be holding stories and pain about yourself, your family, the world, or your child, that are interfering with a present focus and ability to face current challenges. Together we can champion your innate healing capacity in a safe, emphatic, and attached, therapeutic relationship. Therapeutic support can help you recover your true sense of self as an individual or a parent, can heal family wounds, and help you find a renewed zest for life.

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 often feel reactive to something your partner does or says? Are misunderstandings that lead to arguing and hurt feelings common in your relationship? Do you struggle to feel connected to your partner on a deep level, or when you do it’s short-lived? Maybe it seems if only they could see things from your point of view, you'd understand each other and the arguing would stop. You still love each other, but it’s frustrating and exhausting when you feel like you’ve tried everything and you're still stuck in the same cycles. You don’t want to be living parallel lives, but sometimes arguing or disconnecting is the only option.

I cherish being in a profession that allows me to reach out to people and help them. I truly believe that each of us have the capacity and strength to overcome our emotional pain. However, at times the burden becomes too much to carry by ourselves. Let me help you lower your stress and reach a positive outcome.

Are you feeling stuck? I am here to invite you to a new experience. At the Process Therapy Institute, you can use art therapy to process unconscious material and heal without words. Art is a healing modality for all ages and no past experience in art is required! Through art and talk therapy, clients learn to regulate emotions and define values. I work with children and adults on building self-esteem, agency, and meaning making. You are the expert of your own life. I invite you to investigate and experience what that means to you.

Sudden and dramatic life transitions can rock our world, causing us to frequently feel disoriented and unsettled. Whether such moments are encountered through loss of a loved one, divorce, trauma, substance recovery or something equally profound, ones faith, meaning, purpose, and direction is often called on as a means to sustain us. I welcome the opportunity to work with you to heuristically discover and strengthen your inner-self and potentiality.

I am a psychotherapist seeing adults and teens for individual therapy. Various needs and issues bring clients in, including feelings of loneliness or stuckness, sadness, relationship distress, anxiety, or challenges in the way they see and relate to themselves. They seek more meaning in their life, in their relationships, and in their actions. They are looking for a change in their life that they may not be able to articulate just yet. Though perhaps unclear to start, they are looking for an evolution of the heart, mind, and soul.

Do you feel as though your experiences have left you fractured, disconnected or lost? We can’t erase them, but together we can help you make sense of your history and heal painful emotional wounds. My treatment is based on trust and safety: understanding how these may be difficult for you and finding ways to develop them with me. With this foundation, my patients find that they are able to gain new understanding of and compassion for themselves as multifaceted individuals. Our therapeutic relationship will be dedicated to holding space for all parts of you and your story, especially those that feel too challenging to explore alone.

I work with couples, individuals, and teens seeking help with relationships, grief, anxiety, low self-esteem, anger, or depression. If any of these make some days a struggle or keep you from enjoying life, I'd like to invite you to talk with someone with compassion who can appreciate your struggle. Counseling can bring real change to reach decisions, manage conflicts, handle stress, improve relationships, or work on deeper personal matters. You'll feel truly heard and valued as we explore as much or as little as you want at a pace and direction of your choosing.

Jackey J Wilson II is an Associated Clinical Social Worker with 15 years of experience working with high-risk families impacted by trauma. His professional experiences in field stemmed from County & Community-based organizations ranging from direct service to leadership roles. His passion is driven by his own individual life experiences and from watching his family support and serve their community for the last four decades. “I believe we all have an ordained path in life and that path comes with trials and triumphs.

I am a LMFT, first-generation immigrant, single mother of two beautiful biracial children, an artist, food lover, & a senior leader at a nonprofit organization. I moved to the U.S from France at 12 years old, and struggled as a teenage to maneuver a new culture. I have experienced many times throughout my life how difficult it can be to feel something is missing in your life, and the frustration that comes with being unable to identify what that puzzle piece is. Throughout my personal experiences, I learned how instrumental others can be in the process of self-discovery & developed a passion for helping others heal.