Adoption Therapists in San Jose, CA
You might be dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, adoption-related issues, struggles with intimacy, or big life transitions and maybe traditional talk therapy hasn’t quite worked for you.
Welcome! My name is Jonathan Singleton and I am a therapist working toward finishing my LMFT/LPCC licensure hours. I offer in-person and tele-health therapy for children, teens, adults, and couples. My holistic approach blends expressive arts, eco-therapy, trauma work, and addiction support.
You might be dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, adoption-related issues, struggles with intimacy, or big life transitions and maybe traditional talk therapy hasn’t quite worked for you.
Welcome! My name is Jonathan Singleton and I am a therapist working toward finishing my LMFT/LPCC licensure hours. I offer in-person and tele-health therapy for children, teens, adults, and couples. My holistic approach blends expressive arts, eco-therapy, trauma work, and addiction support.
My areas of specialization include:
Anxiety and Depression,
Social Isolation and Self-Esteem Issues,
Relationship and Marriage Counseling,
Parenting Coaching and Adoption-Attachment Building for Healthy Families.
Supporting Families with Care and Insight.
Parenting is one of life’s most rewarding—and sometimes most challenging—journeys. I provide practical, parenting coaching that helps families strengthen and flourish.
Counseling Young Adults for Results!
Therapy can offer an opportunity to explore options to make decisions that move you forward toward your goals.
My areas of specialization include:
Anxiety and Depression,
Social Isolation and Self-Esteem Issues,
Relationship and Marriage Counseling,
Parenting Coaching and Adoption-Attachment Building for Healthy Families.
Supporting Families with Care and Insight.
Parenting is one of life’s most rewarding—and sometimes most challenging—journeys. I provide practical, parenting coaching that helps families strengthen and flourish.
Counseling Young Adults for Results!
Therapy can offer an opportunity to explore options to make decisions that move you forward toward your goals.
Hannah Ly - Therapist for Children and Teens
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
3 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95128
I am a child therapist that specializes in helping children and teen with anxiety and trauma heal and thrive. If your child struggles with anxiety, shutting down, or tantrums, I get it. I understand how parenting children with anxiety is draining, and tiring. You want to help your child but you feel like you don’t have the proper tools or support. Here, I can help your child heal and grow through the power of play. As a Play Therapist, I use a child-centered approach that allows children to express themselves in their own unique way, using the language of play.
I am a child therapist that specializes in helping children and teen with anxiety and trauma heal and thrive. If your child struggles with anxiety, shutting down, or tantrums, I get it. I understand how parenting children with anxiety is draining, and tiring. You want to help your child but you feel like you don’t have the proper tools or support. Here, I can help your child heal and grow through the power of play. As a Play Therapist, I use a child-centered approach that allows children to express themselves in their own unique way, using the language of play.
Whether you are parenting a special needs child, experiencing family stress (like adoption, divorce, foster care, challenging interpersonal relationships) or looking to better understand how your life experiences have lead you here, together we can help you create the life you are dreaming of!
With over 25 years of expertise in the mental health field helping people through stress and trauma, I know that everyone can "bloom" into a better version of themselves no matter what they have been through. As a family trauma and stress specialist I use TBRI, CBT, DBT, IFS, attachment-based & somatic and experiential modalities to reach your goals.
Whether you are parenting a special needs child, experiencing family stress (like adoption, divorce, foster care, challenging interpersonal relationships) or looking to better understand how your life experiences have lead you here, together we can help you create the life you are dreaming of!
With over 25 years of expertise in the mental health field helping people through stress and trauma, I know that everyone can "bloom" into a better version of themselves no matter what they have been through. As a family trauma and stress specialist I use TBRI, CBT, DBT, IFS, attachment-based & somatic and experiential modalities to reach your goals.
Rebecca Valdivia
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, ATR-P
1 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95112
Are you a BIPOC going through a life transition or processing trauma? Are you a neurodivergent individual, overwhelmed by navigating in spaces that are non-affirming? Are you looking for a new creative way to deal with difficulties in life and get in touch with your best self? Are you a parent who feels like you’ve tried everything with your child experiencing symptoms of trauma, but they struggle to benefit from traditional talk therapy?
Are you a BIPOC going through a life transition or processing trauma? Are you a neurodivergent individual, overwhelmed by navigating in spaces that are non-affirming? Are you looking for a new creative way to deal with difficulties in life and get in touch with your best self? Are you a parent who feels like you’ve tried everything with your child experiencing symptoms of trauma, but they struggle to benefit from traditional talk therapy?
Or you're grieving a failed adoption.
I use body-based trauma therapies that work faster than traditional talk therapy: EMDR, Brainspotting, ART, and somatic approaches. These methods help your nervous system process trauma and anxiety quickly. You'll calm your own nervous system during meltdowns, sleep through the night, and show up as the calm and loving parent you want to be for your child.
Or you're grieving a failed adoption.
I use body-based trauma therapies that work faster than traditional talk therapy: EMDR, Brainspotting, ART, and somatic approaches. These methods help your nervous system process trauma and anxiety quickly. You'll calm your own nervous system during meltdowns, sleep through the night, and show up as the calm and loving parent you want to be for your child.
In addition, I am an adoption competent therapist that is able to treat families that are going through the foster care/ adoption process.
I am a mental health expert committed to helping people learn how their family systems and relationships impact their sense of self. I treat couples, parents, and families whether biological or adoptive through a whole systems approach. I believe in taking a family systems, collaborative approach to helping clients/families reach their goals.
In addition, I am an adoption competent therapist that is able to treat families that are going through the foster care/ adoption process.
I am a mental health expert committed to helping people learn how their family systems and relationships impact their sense of self. I treat couples, parents, and families whether biological or adoptive through a whole systems approach. I believe in taking a family systems, collaborative approach to helping clients/families reach their goals.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California and a Certified School Psychologist in the State of California and Kentucky. I have been working with a variety of client issues for over six years with a specialty working in the school system with kids with learning disabilities and their parents. I specialize in treating teens and adults who experience grief, trauma, depression and anxiety. I have spent many years working with the foster system and helping foster children to overcome their negative experiences.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California and a Certified School Psychologist in the State of California and Kentucky. I have been working with a variety of client issues for over six years with a specialty working in the school system with kids with learning disabilities and their parents. I specialize in treating teens and adults who experience grief, trauma, depression and anxiety. I have spent many years working with the foster system and helping foster children to overcome their negative experiences.
Adoption Collective is committed to providing ethical and competent specialized services for all members of the adoption constellation.
I have designed a practice that recognizes diverse paths to family. Because I believe each journey is unique. I respect what you have experienced and will help you discover and reach your goals. This mindful approach allows me to bring an open mind and heart to each situation.
Adoption Collective is committed to providing ethical and competent specialized services for all members of the adoption constellation.
I have designed a practice that recognizes diverse paths to family. Because I believe each journey is unique. I respect what you have experienced and will help you discover and reach your goals. This mindful approach allows me to bring an open mind and heart to each situation.
I have worked with a variety of issues, including depression, anxiety, self-esteem, trauma, career challenges infertility, divorce, foster care or adoption related issues, and life changes.
I am a licensed counselor, with 20 years of experience. I have a warm and interactive style. I believe that real change occurs in a safe and accepting counseling environment. My approach is to combine cognitive-behavioral, developmental and person centered counseling. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
I have worked with a variety of issues, including depression, anxiety, self-esteem, trauma, career challenges infertility, divorce, foster care or adoption related issues, and life changes.
I am a licensed counselor, with 20 years of experience. I have a warm and interactive style. I believe that real change occurs in a safe and accepting counseling environment. My approach is to combine cognitive-behavioral, developmental and person centered counseling. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
Hello, I am Karen Zalner Licensed Clinical Social Worker working with clients statewide via Telehealth. I have experience working with clients who have been involved with child protective services, anxiety, trauma and depression. Therapy varies based on the needs of each client and my approach of being calm and strength based is to work together to accomplish the therapy plan/goals. I have experience with children, teenagers and adults. I focus on work with young adults. CBT and Strength based main approach along with using calming techniques and journaling along the way.
Hello, I am Karen Zalner Licensed Clinical Social Worker working with clients statewide via Telehealth. I have experience working with clients who have been involved with child protective services, anxiety, trauma and depression. Therapy varies based on the needs of each client and my approach of being calm and strength based is to work together to accomplish the therapy plan/goals. I have experience with children, teenagers and adults. I focus on work with young adults. CBT and Strength based main approach along with using calming techniques and journaling along the way.
Hello! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. I have 9 years of experience treating children, adolescents, adults, and families, drawing from diverse educational, career, and life experiences. I support clients with implementing healthy thought patterns and behaviors through CBT interventions. I will explore and use other interventions when necessary that will be tailored to the client's needs. I aim to provide clients with a safe place to navigate their pain and grow on a path toward wellness and recovery to become the best versions of themselves.
Hello! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. I have 9 years of experience treating children, adolescents, adults, and families, drawing from diverse educational, career, and life experiences. I support clients with implementing healthy thought patterns and behaviors through CBT interventions. I will explore and use other interventions when necessary that will be tailored to the client's needs. I aim to provide clients with a safe place to navigate their pain and grow on a path toward wellness and recovery to become the best versions of themselves.
Are you stuck? Ready for a breakthrough so you can move forward?
You are done with the BS involved with staying stuck and are ready to work hard on yourself and your relationships in a safe container with someone who cares about you and your humanity.
There's no magical cure to therapy, no hot modality that is going to be better than the others or get you to the changes. It's work. We examine the structures that are harming you and the choices within that to create change. We grieve what cannot be changed.
Are you stuck? Ready for a breakthrough so you can move forward?
You are done with the BS involved with staying stuck and are ready to work hard on yourself and your relationships in a safe container with someone who cares about you and your humanity.
There's no magical cure to therapy, no hot modality that is going to be better than the others or get you to the changes. It's work. We examine the structures that are harming you and the choices within that to create change. We grieve what cannot be changed.
I’m a child therapist in San Jose specializing in play therapy for children. Play therapy allows children to express emotions, process experiences, and build coping skills in ways that feel natural and safe—without needing the right words.
My play therapy space includes a variety of art and expressive materials, giving children multiple ways to communicate and work through challenges at their own pace. Through play, children gain emotional insight, regulation, and resilience.
I’m a child therapist in San Jose specializing in play therapy for children. Play therapy allows children to express emotions, process experiences, and build coping skills in ways that feel natural and safe—without needing the right words.
My play therapy space includes a variety of art and expressive materials, giving children multiple ways to communicate and work through challenges at their own pace. Through play, children gain emotional insight, regulation, and resilience.
I believe change takes courage and deeply respect the choice to seek therapy, whether it is to assist in working on relationships, life challenges or self exploration. I respect the uniqueness of each individual and strive to assist people in reconnecting to their inherent wholeness. I provide mindful oriented awareness and act as a guide in the journey of exploring the complexities of life while increasing self-awareness, self-acceptance, and self-love. It is my hope that our work together will strengthen your ability to find your innermost truths and become able to express yourself with greater authenticity.
I believe change takes courage and deeply respect the choice to seek therapy, whether it is to assist in working on relationships, life challenges or self exploration. I respect the uniqueness of each individual and strive to assist people in reconnecting to their inherent wholeness. I provide mindful oriented awareness and act as a guide in the journey of exploring the complexities of life while increasing self-awareness, self-acceptance, and self-love. It is my hope that our work together will strengthen your ability to find your innermost truths and become able to express yourself with greater authenticity.
I believe in the healing power of gentle curiosity and deep listening, and I specialize in using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Metaphor, and Somatic practices to help my clients achieve their therapy goals. My clients' safety and comfort are my highest priority. I will help you identify your goals for therapy and share my vision for how we can work together to achieve them.
I believe in the healing power of gentle curiosity and deep listening, and I specialize in using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Metaphor, and Somatic practices to help my clients achieve their therapy goals. My clients' safety and comfort are my highest priority. I will help you identify your goals for therapy and share my vision for how we can work together to achieve them.
Are you hurting? At some point in our lives, we all hurt. Everyone hits obstacles in life from time to time and sometimes those problems seem unsolvable. Here is the good news, there is help. I specialize in couples, families and individuals who are either in the midst of a major change, or in need of one! I work with: high-conflict couples, couples making a serious commitment or dissolving a long-term relationship, new parents, families in conflict, people with anxiety, depression, fears, low self-esteem as well as grief and bereavement related issues. I am a straightforward therapist and like to help to get issues resolved.
Are you hurting? At some point in our lives, we all hurt. Everyone hits obstacles in life from time to time and sometimes those problems seem unsolvable. Here is the good news, there is help. I specialize in couples, families and individuals who are either in the midst of a major change, or in need of one! I work with: high-conflict couples, couples making a serious commitment or dissolving a long-term relationship, new parents, families in conflict, people with anxiety, depression, fears, low self-esteem as well as grief and bereavement related issues. I am a straightforward therapist and like to help to get issues resolved.
Master's degree in Social Work from San Jose State and an undergraduate degree in Social Ecology from the University of California, Irvine. Certified by the California State Board of Education with a Pupil Personnel Services Credential, licensed clinician capable of practicing across the United States. LCSW. My therapeutic approach centers around Family Systems, Individual Development, and Solution Client Centered Focused.
Master's degree in Social Work from San Jose State and an undergraduate degree in Social Ecology from the University of California, Irvine. Certified by the California State Board of Education with a Pupil Personnel Services Credential, licensed clinician capable of practicing across the United States. LCSW. My therapeutic approach centers around Family Systems, Individual Development, and Solution Client Centered Focused.
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.
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.
I have over 35 years experience as a licensed pyschotherapist. I enjoy working with adolescents, individual adults, and couples. I treat a wide variety of issues including; anxiety/depression, relational difficulties, addictions, grief/loss, parenting challenges, spiritual concerns, eating disorders, family of origin issues, work related stress, and trauma. I also provide consultation to small family businesses around communication, conflict resolution, business management, and succession planning. I also have a speciality in helping the elderly, and their families with the complexities of aging.
I have over 35 years experience as a licensed pyschotherapist. I enjoy working with adolescents, individual adults, and couples. I treat a wide variety of issues including; anxiety/depression, relational difficulties, addictions, grief/loss, parenting challenges, spiritual concerns, eating disorders, family of origin issues, work related stress, and trauma. I also provide consultation to small family businesses around communication, conflict resolution, business management, and succession planning. I also have a speciality in helping the elderly, and their families with the complexities of aging.
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Adoption Therapists
Does my adopted child need therapy?
Not every adopted child needs therapy. However, many can benefit from seeing an adoption-informed therapist, especially if they were victims of abuse or neglect, appear withdrawn or disconnected, have behavioral or developmental issues (which may or may not be related to their adoption), are struggling with feelings of grief or loss surrounding their birth parents, or find it difficult to establish an identity, a challenge that often becomes most apparent during adolescence.
When should adoptive parents seek therapy?
Prospective parents can benefit from therapy even before an adoption—for example, to voice worries and fears; to reconcile infertility struggles, if relevant; or simply to prepare themselves for parenthood. After the adoption, parents who are struggling to bond with their child; are unsure how to talk about adoption or related issues, such as race; or whose child is dealing with developmental, behavioral, or psychiatric concerns can address these and other issues with the help of an adoption-competent therapist.
Is family therapy appropriate for adoptive families?
Family therapy can be invaluable for strengthening the bond between adoptive parents and children, helping the latter feel more secure in their place in the family. Family therapy can also help adoptive families navigate complex communication issues—for example, parents who feel uncomfortable discussing race with their child, who in turn feels invalidated by their silence, or a child who has questions about his birth parents but avoids asking them out of fear of hurting his adoptive parents’ feelings.
What therapy is not appropriate for adoption issues?
A discredited therapy known as “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy” or “rebirthing therapy”) should not be used to treat adopted and foster children, though it was largely designed for this population. Attachment therapy involves restraining, coercing, and punishing the child in order for them to “release” negative emotions and attach to their new caregivers—techniques that are abusive and dangerous and have even proven fatal in some cases.