Therapists in San Jose, CA
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Madison Ledda- Simmons
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified
Verified
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.

Angela Li: Brainspotting Anxiety Trauma Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are trauma, anxiety and insecurity controlling your life, preventing you from pursuing your dreams and living life to the fullest? Do you relive the past as if it were happening right now? Your head knows better, but it fails to convince your heart otherwise. As horrible as those experiences were in the past, they continue to zap away your joy and confidence today. You might even avoid situations that trigger the feelings. Are there any lost part of you that you'd like to return to? Do others believe in your competence more than you believe in yourself? What would it be like if life was driven by passion and joy, not fear or shame?

Silver Lake Psychology--San Jose location
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
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.

Rebecca Ochoa
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
To make real change happen we must choose. Choosing requires courage, strength & personal responsibility to undertake the intimate journey of self-discovery. The Japanese culture has a tradition of painting a broken section of pottery with gold, thereby embracing the meaning that beauty is found in the broken places. From a conscious & open heart space, I choose to meet you wherever you are in life, as life can hand us challenging situations at any moment, pushing our limits of pain, stress & comprehension. I am honored to co-create change with a diverse range of people, all ages & unique life stories,

Uplift Psychology Group
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
It can be hard to ask for help sometimes when we need it most. Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about how they can manage the many demands in life, such as their relationships, careers and their lives as whole. Pushing away your needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long-term difficulties. It shouldn't be so hard to live a fulfilling life. Our team of therapists at Uplift want you to know you aren't alone. We understand how challenging it is to be present and fulfilled, thrive in your career, and support your child when they're struggling academically or with peers. We can help!

Patty Marsette
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
Verified
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.

Melissa Gutierrez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Hello, my name is Melissa Gutierrez, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with years of experience working with children and families in my community. I have experience and knowledge working with infants, adolescents, parents, and adults. I have a passion for giving back and supporting my clients who have experienced trauma, loss, anxiety, depression, and disruptive behaviors in their daily lives. I believe in a strengths-based approach and have the training to support my work with clients from diverse backgrounds. I am also bi-lingual, Spanish speaking.

Sharlisa L Byrd
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, TITC-CT, SEPi, CPC
Verified
Verified
It's finally your time to heal. Sharlisa has experience in both the mind and the body providing unique and effective approaches to counseling. Sharlisa is known for providing clients with nurturing tailored therapeutic services that can be integrated into their daily lives. She views herself as a manufacturer of hope and healing. She provides culturally competent, holistic, and wellness focused services that promote transformative healing through transformative change by optimizing a client centered approach that utilizes knowledge, early interventions, open communication, somatic experiencing & increased awareness. It's your time.

Ashwini Gupta- Martinez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified
Verified
Namaste! Are you looking to access inner wisdom or feel like you want more out of life for yourself or your relationships? As a MFT and an energy healer I can help you negotiate with issues that are holding you back from FULLY LIVING by providing you with therapeutic guidance within a non-judgmental, safe and confidential setting. Mastering the art of living consciously and finding a way to profoundly increase psychological resilience. The intention of all therapy sessions is getting in touch with pure joy, getting to know your inner self and learning to control awareness and intentionality. Please visit me @ yidamenergyhealing.com

Samantha Kountz-Edwards
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Many people experience anxiety or sadness at some point in their life. Sometimes these feelings are related to a big change, a new stressor, or a longstanding challenge that has left you feeling overwhelmed and stuck. Regardless of what's going on in your life, my goal is to help you better confront, cope with, and recover from difficulties, so that you can live a more fulfilling life. I understand that the idea of therapy can seem intimidating. I see your decision to engage in treatment as a true testament to your strength.
Not accepting new clients

Sarah Levene
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I enjoy working with client's of all ages. I work hard to get to know each of my clients and then create interventions and goals that fit them individually. I believe that you are the author of your own story, and I am just there to help you re-write chapters and create new ones. I enjoy working with young people who want more for their lives but aren't sure how to get there. I am passionate about decreasing stigma around therapy, changing people’s experience of of therapy, or maybe what they believe therapy is like.
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Kristin Miyoko Papa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CHWC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
You know you overthink things and want everything to be just right, but you're often left with the feeling like you're not doing enough. It's hard for you to put yourself first or even ask for help. You're usually the the go-to person for your family, friends, or coworkers so prioritizing your own mental health almost feels selfish since you think you "don't have it that bad". Your inner critic's voice is so loud that you know something needs to change. You're ready to take the step to reconnect with your own needs, make yourself a priority, and start to find relief from your anxiety, stress, and burnout.

Flavio Epstein
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I am a licensed health psychologist, providing tele-behavioral health sessions in California and in the European Union, both geographical areas that I am licensed in. Also, my in-person psychotherapy business is in Lisbon, Portugal, serving English-speaking expats. In addition, I am a Certified Employee Assistance Professional, focusing on work-stress and work-life balance.

Natasha Jeswani
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Sometimes life brings challenges that are not meant to be borne alone. You may find yourself stuck in difficult thoughts, and emotions, or cycling through chaotic states of mind and feeling uncertain about how to proceed. Yet, symptoms can also be an invitation to know one’s self more fully. It can be helpful to have a supportive, collaborative partner along your healing journey. Our work together can support you in connecting with yourself and your body wisdom on a deeper level as an invitation to self-knowledge, authenticity, and transformation.

Maureen Ross
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified
Verified
Writer John O'Donohue defines my view of being a therapist: "This is what therapy is about: helping people retrieve what has been lost to them, wakening and bringing home their fundamental wholesomeness.. Therapists are like poets: they draw on the power of words in the profoundly creative work of bringing people fully alive to themselves, awakening in them the human capacity for divine imagination that ‘dreams our completion’.”

Austin Smythe
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
——I am currently accepting video clients throughout California—— Good therapy is a conversation that evokes our unique desires, emotions, and challenges. Through this open-ended exploration, in which everything, everything is fair game, we learn more about ourselves and discover the courage to act on it.

Nicole Logan
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
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.

Nicole Woolf
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Seeking help can be scary and exciting, and it takes a lot of bravery and courage to take the initial step. You may be feeling like you are depressed and anxious due to your trauma. I aim to meet you where you are mentally and emotionally and help you grow, learn skills, and adapt to new changes. We can work together to identify your goals and needs and address the emotional and behavioral challenges you experience.

Veiss Zandieh
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
Verified
Verified
Congratulations on taking the courageous step to begin therapy. As we all know, life can be challenging and demanding at times. This may lead us to feeling sad, angry, hopeless or confused. We may feel stuck and not know how to move forward; which can be a very lonely and scary place to be as well. However, you are not alone and healing is possible! My role as a therapist is to provide a safe place and offer warmth and empathy throughout this collaborative process, in order to help you in exploring your thoughts and feelings, as well as guide you in developing insight and identifying skills to achieve the thriving life you deserve.
Not accepting new clients

Kimberly Nielsen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
As a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, I believe our thoughts, perceptions, and life experiences have a significant impact on our feelings and behavior. My approach will help uncover how your life experiences may have shaped maladaptive thoughts and perceptions that are at the root of undesired behaviors and episodes of stress, anxiety, and depression. But that's not enough! With Mindfulness, we'll discover creative ways to recognize thought and perception patterns that may not be working for you and replace these patterns with ones that help you reach your goals.
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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.
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.
What type of therapist is right for me?
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.
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.
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.
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.