Family Therapy in West Valley, San Jose, CA

My focus is on easing your stress, worries, and challenges that you are facing. Together we will work on finding better ways to communicate at home and at work. I am offering tele-therapy through video and/or phone to all who want to be seen.I enjoy working with couples and individuals. When dealing with negative thoughts, I work on finding more coping thoughts, while using different approaches, such as CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), DBT (dialectical behavioral therapy), and family systems. With couples I often use EFT (emotional focus therapy). My therapy style is nurturing and empowering. Your happiness is my first priority!

Struggling with a mental health or emotional issue? A difficult child/teen? In your relationship? Difficult life transitions? Addiction issues? Gender Identity? Family reunification? I can help you overcome your problems and embrace a healthier lifestyle. You deserve a therapist who will truly strive to understand the way you think. I will take the time to understand your thought processes, emotions, fears, and concerns. Of course, seeking therapy is not always easy; but you deserve to get the help you need to live a happy, fulfilling life.

I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families to improve relationships, as well as deal with issues such as depression, anxiety, life transitions, marital and family difficulties, spiritual and emotional growth, and developing a better sense of self. Using my education, training and experience, my goal is to help you become more empowered and equipped to resolve your problems, holding a broadened perspective and understanding of yourself and your issue(s).

In this time of crisis, perhaps you, like so many, are experiencing increased anxiety and/or depression, or are experiencing strained relationships. Or perhaps old dysfunctional coping habits have worsened under the current strain. Whatever you are dealing with, I will guide you through a process that will lead to more emotional control, more connectedness and more self compassion. I do follow the tenet that "life must be understood backwards, but lived forwards" (Soren Kierkegaard). We will work with current issues with the focus on improved well being, but will examine past patterns to help guide our work forward.

We all go through emotional storms where we feel emotionally and physically stuck; we worry too much and lose control of ourselves. Do you find yourself thrown off balance by your childhood trauma? Childhood traumatic experiences such as abandonment, abuse, and neglect lead to social anxiety. My approach is solution-focused and tailored to your needs and goals. I am committed to providing a profound sense of safety and offering compassionate and actionable guidance to all my clients.

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.

Hello there! Something I know for sure is life can be wonderful and life can be difficult. By taking care of our mental health, we are better able to mange the ups, downs and turns in life and improve our functioning and life satisfaction. While there are a variety of approaches and interventions used in therapy, clients have shared what they appreciate most about working with me is my "realness" and genuineness; relatability (we are all cultural beings with emotions, thoughts and experiences); knowledge and experience; empathic directness; balance of support and challenge; calming presence; and humor (as appropriate of course!).

Kila T. Dames is a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT, CA) she earned her Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology at National University. She worked in the medical health field since 2007. While employed at Cedars Sini- Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, Kila worked as a case manager providing behavioral support to adults with bariatric conditions and clients with geriatric requirements. In 2010, Kila transitioned to the Mental Health industry where she gained extensive training and experience with the Department of Mental Health.

I specialize in helping individuals and couples who have suffered complex childhood trauma. Today, you may have challenging relationships with family members. Perhaps you are conflict avoidant because you get anxious and don’t know what to say when someone is angry with you. Emotionally, you might shut down, go numb or explode with no control. You may fear that your partner will leave you or conversely, believe that you don’t need anyone. Maybe you don’t know who you are, or who you are meant to be, or you often have critical thoughts about yourself. Perhaps you suffer from ongoing anxiety or depression without a known cause.

Isolation is hard. Being a Teen is hard. School pressure to perform well is high. Liking your body often seems impossible. Socializing has challenges. Past bullying can be traumatic. Do you want to learn knew coping skills? Do you need to heal from past events that are painful? Do you want to reduce your stress? Parenting a teen is hard, there is no manual and not as much parent contact as in elementary school. Getting enough self care as a parent can seem impossible but it is necessary, especially in the time of the COVID crisis. Telehealth is available!

Are you not feeling like your usual self? Are stress, work, family pressure, relocation and/or COVID overwhelming you? Is there just way too much going on? Sometimes our brain won't turn off and stop worrying, sometimes it is difficult to get out of bed or get a good night's rest, other times it is tough to buckle down and focus. If you'd like to feel more calm, more relaxed, less upset, and more happy - let's chat. Therapy can help - even if you're not sure how. I see mental health as part of one's overall wellness. My approach focuses not just on having fewer negative emotions, but also on experiencing more positive emotions.

Hi I’m Maritza Noriega. I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist with seven years of experience providing mental health services to individuals, children, adolescents, and families. I have experience using different therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to treat anxiety, depression, and trauma. I specialize in working with culturally diverse populations and am fluently bilingual in Spanish. I’m passionate about helping others and am committed to supporting, encouraging, and guiding individuals in addressing their mental health needs.

Hi there! Welcome to my profile. Feeling lost, stuck, or going through a life transition? My practice focuses on honoring what you need to navigate challenging times. I offer a personalized therapeutic approach to work with your individual needs and assist in attaining the goals you have in mind.

Trouble communicating with your teen? Unable to break the cycle of arguments with your partner? Overwhelmed and not sure why? Our interactions with the world are shaped by our families and the broader cultures that surround us as we grow up. As an adult, you might find that those patterns no longer work for you, or get in the way of your having fulfilling relationships with your spouse or children.

Hello and Welcome, I am glad you found your way here! These days many of us are dealing with difficult challenges in our lives due to either past trauma or current situations. We get overwhelmed with feelings of sadness & worries, we find it difficult to regulating our emotions, sometime we are not able to enjoy the things we used to enjoy, and our relationships are suffering. Often we wonder what is wrong with me! You might notice it is harder to tolerate stressful situations and you feel powerless, questioning you worthiness. I am here to help you!

Are you a struggling parent who needs extra support while your teen is in treatment? Are you a young professional who's suffering from Imposter Syndrome with limited skills to cope? Are you looking for a therapist who can validate your reality as an immigrant in US? If so, then I am glad that you've found us. Before Dawn Counseling Center (BDCC) is committed to enhance your growth via DBT-informed treatment that's culturally-competent & community-based. It is my commitment to provide you an authentic therapeutic experience with practical resources to create a life that's worth living.