Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Downtown, San Jose, CA

To support my clients during this time of uncertainty, I am offering Tele-Therapy option for those who are distancing or quarantined. I am a California licensed clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience working as a psychotherapist, life coach, corporate coach, and college professor. I have helped clients who have presented with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, relationship problems, divorce, parenting issues. I tailor the treatment to your specific needs and goals, combining insight-oriented, solution-focused, and multicultural perspectives.

Welcome to my practice. I have about 15 years of clinical experience and have been featured on NBC/KCAL/HLN as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, financial recklessness, gambling, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, and relational conflicts. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive -behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.

Hello and welcome! It is not easy taking that first step to get help. However, the effort and time you put into working towards bettering yourself can be life changing! Whether it is anxiety, life challenges, and/or stress I would love to work with you, support you and be there during your journey.

Do you feel stuck between two or more worlds, unsure of who you are? Or perhaps you feel trapped in the life you’re currently living. Whether that means sharing your hopes and dreams, making needed changes in a relationship, or expressing your sexuality; I help people better understand themselves, and who they really are underneath cultural, social, and other external expectations and pressures. I am an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC) and an EMDR certified therapist who works with adults and adolescents. I work under the direct supervision of Dr. Jessica Borelli.

At Yes To Therapy, we provide therapeutic services to a wide variety of ages, genders, cultures, and populations. We pride ourselves on creating a warm, welcoming environment for each and every client who walks through our doors. We have therapists that reflect an array of different genders, ethnic backgrounds, and specialties, as we aim to meet the needs of our clients and match each person with a therapist that truly feels like the right fit.

Have you been feeling lost or is it difficult to pinpoint your feelings? You are not alone. As humans, we can feel more than one feeling at the same time. Therapy is a safe place for you to talk and process your emotions and learn healthy coping skills to cope with those difficult emotions. I understand seeking a therapist and being in therapy can be a huge step and challenge in your life. I appreciate you for taking a huge step towards your healthy healing journey. I specialize in working with Anxiety Disorders, Grief, and Depressive Disorders. Shifting and changing in life can be difficult and you don't have to go through it alone

High levels of stress, dysregulation of emotions and feeling disconnect from your loved ones is an warning sign that your nervous system is activiated. Basically our body senses a threat whether it is present or not. It’s at this vulnerable place where majority of my clients seek support. I am Sally Cermeno a LMFT specializing in repairing relationships, managing emotions and helping the body feel safe and secure again. Safety is necessary to turn off the threat system, which will allow for reduced anxiety, improves sleep; improve appetite and help you return to strengthening the connections in your life.

I believe the purpose of therapy is to create a safe and validating environment where people can focus on creating a "life worth living". I help facilitate this journey by focusing on both acceptance and change in a warm, interactive and thoughtful fashion. If you are someone who is struggling to manage your emotions and behaviors because of anxiety, depression, or trauma we can work together to define the life you want and overcome the obstacles to it.

Have you been feeling down or unmotivated lately? Feeling lost or couldn't stop worrying? You are definitely not alone. Whether it is depression, anxiety, adjustment problems, relationship stress, low self esteem, acculturation struggles, issues with life transition, stress, co-dependency, or healing from abusive relationships; therapy may be a good starting point to help you expand your capacity to cope and recover from emotional distress. My work consists of using non-judgmental and collaborative approach to help you establish and develop skills to optimize your ability to overcome a wide range of stressors and concerns.

Hey, I’m glad you’re here. There are so many issues that can arise throughout our lives, either in our relationships, work, school, or even with ourselves. They can impact how we interact and perceive relationships, our thoughts and emotions, and how we think we fit into the world. These issues can cause us to feel confused, isolated, misunderstood, and unheard. Using empathy, sincerity, compassion, and authenticity, I want to help you unravel these complex issues and understand who you are, what factors impact these issues, and connect you with who you strive to be.

I am a second-generation Chinese American clinical psychologist. I trained at Stanford Medicine, specializing in the treatment of anxiety, depression, and interpersonal difficulties with individuals, couples and families. The clients I work best with seek to better understand themselves, build better habits and gain skills to navigate intense emotions. I also have expertise in helping couples and families improve communication when it comes to conflict resolution, setting and maintaining boundaries, and expressing and getting relationship needs met.

I am a teletherapist providing psychotherapy across the general Bay area, expanding across California. Are you feeling stuck? Sometimes not taking action highlights the familiarity in your situation, although it can be life interfering and soul-sucking. You might be a child of immigrant parents navigating various identities and juggling multiple roles, adjusting to parenthood, feeling stagnant or burnt out in your professional career, healing from a broken relationship or experiencing grief, suffering from imposter syndrome, or … you name it! We can find ways to help you make changes.

I work with individuals who are experiencing life transitions, major life stressors, issues specific to being or coming from a family of immigrants or refugees and Asian American mental health. I specialize in working with young adults experiencing depression, anxiety or trauma with a culturally affirming, trauma informed and anti-oppressive lens. I also work with families with the goal of improving their communication and understanding of each other.

I view therapy as an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of how your day to day thoughts and feelings can be connected to your behaviors, emotional states, and relationships with others. I strive to bring compassion, warmth, and humility into our work together so that you can continue crafting and moving towards the life you want to lead. Part of this process will draw upon your strengths and values to embrace change in challenging areas of growth. Within a collaborative space, we will explore and work through barriers that prevent you from living more fully.

I provide a supportive/safe place for growth through ethical ABA with ACT, education, and training approaches for clients to gain self-acceptance, behaviors, and skills to meet their goals and improve their lives. A professor of Biological and Somatic Psychology, Nursing, I taught Sexuality/Gender, Neuroscience, Physiology, & Mental Health and offer an integrated approach to increase self-efficacy, authenticity, and adaptivity. I welcome people with diverse neuro, gender, sexuality, learning, sensory, attention, and social experiences. For the Trans/Non Binary/Agender communities I honor APA/WPATH standards of care.

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.

Could my therapist skill set be the perfect match for your therapy needs? I have worked as a social worker for the past 23 years and 14 of those years as a therapist. I have served children, youth and adults in various settings such as adoption and foster care; child welfare services; outpatient mental health and services for developmentally disabled individuals. Over the years, I have developed a passion for helping individuals heal from trauma, adjust to major life transitions and foster a healthy sense of identity. I am committed making sure the plan for treatment is centered on the goals and needs that we develop together.