Attachment-based Therapists in San Jose, CA
Welcome! You probably came across my profile because you are dealing with persistent negative thoughts, emotions, behaviors, addictions/habits, stressors, pain, or relational issues that don't seem to improve. You are tired and want change. Fortunately, we have many techniques that can help you feel better or improve your current situation so that you can get back to living and enjoying the life you want. If you are looking for more in depth work, I enjoy helping individuals heal from their attachment wounds and traumas, overcome their shame, develop a positive relationship with themselves, and become their best self.
Welcome! You probably came across my profile because you are dealing with persistent negative thoughts, emotions, behaviors, addictions/habits, stressors, pain, or relational issues that don't seem to improve. You are tired and want change. Fortunately, we have many techniques that can help you feel better or improve your current situation so that you can get back to living and enjoying the life you want. If you are looking for more in depth work, I enjoy helping individuals heal from their attachment wounds and traumas, overcome their shame, develop a positive relationship with themselves, and become their best self.
I’m a quirky, curious therapist who believes healing starts with reclaiming your true self. Whether you're navigating high-pressure roles, marital shifts, or the weight of anxiety, I offer a space to move from "stuck" to purposeful. As a mom to a daughter and two Yorkies, I value the beautiful mess of real life.
I provide deep empathy with a gentle challenge to grow. I help clients untangle "the mental load," break people-pleasing cycles, and find clarity. As a Christian therapist, I can integrate faith when desired. Ready to stop walking on eggshells and find your voice? Let’s do the work together.
I’m a quirky, curious therapist who believes healing starts with reclaiming your true self. Whether you're navigating high-pressure roles, marital shifts, or the weight of anxiety, I offer a space to move from "stuck" to purposeful. As a mom to a daughter and two Yorkies, I value the beautiful mess of real life.
I provide deep empathy with a gentle challenge to grow. I help clients untangle "the mental load," break people-pleasing cycles, and find clarity. As a Christian therapist, I can integrate faith when desired. Ready to stop walking on eggshells and find your voice? Let’s do the work together.
You've tried the planners, the apps, the systems everyone swears by. You've downloaded the productivity apps, bought the color-coded notebooks, set seventeen alarms. And you're still here, exhausted, wondering why nothing sticks the way it's supposed to.I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and also has ADHD. I didn't learn about this diagnosis from a textbook and then practice applying it to other people. I live it.
You've tried the planners, the apps, the systems everyone swears by. You've downloaded the productivity apps, bought the color-coded notebooks, set seventeen alarms. And you're still here, exhausted, wondering why nothing sticks the way it's supposed to.I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and also has ADHD. I didn't learn about this diagnosis from a textbook and then practice applying it to other people. I live it.
I see clients virtually in California and Oregon. If you feel stuck in painful relationship patterns, overwhelmed by conflict, or carrying the weight of past trauma, you don’t have to navigate it alone.
I specialize in working with high-conflict couples, emotionally disconnected partners, and adults healing from childhood or adult trauma. Many of my clients struggle with anxious or avoidant attachment, repeated arguments that never feel resolved, or a deep sense of loneliness even while in a relationship. Others come to therapy feeling emotionally exhausted, shut down, or unsure how to trust themselves or others again.
I see clients virtually in California and Oregon. If you feel stuck in painful relationship patterns, overwhelmed by conflict, or carrying the weight of past trauma, you don’t have to navigate it alone.
I specialize in working with high-conflict couples, emotionally disconnected partners, and adults healing from childhood or adult trauma. Many of my clients struggle with anxious or avoidant attachment, repeated arguments that never feel resolved, or a deep sense of loneliness even while in a relationship. Others come to therapy feeling emotionally exhausted, shut down, or unsure how to trust themselves or others again.
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.
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.
Finding the right therapist to work with is an important decision. The therapist's credentials and specialties are factors to consider, but perhaps the most important factor is "do I feel a connection with this person and can I talk openly with her about the challenges I'm facing?"
It is an honor and a privilege to support you in your journey. I love helping people examine their lives, understand themselves better, and navigate their relationships more skillfully. My style as a therapist is pragmatic and I apply various approaches based on your individual needs.
Finding the right therapist to work with is an important decision. The therapist's credentials and specialties are factors to consider, but perhaps the most important factor is "do I feel a connection with this person and can I talk openly with her about the challenges I'm facing?"
It is an honor and a privilege to support you in your journey. I love helping people examine their lives, understand themselves better, and navigate their relationships more skillfully. My style as a therapist is pragmatic and I apply various approaches based on your individual needs.
Rosario A. Puga-Dempsey (Bilingual
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
5 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95124
I am currently accepting new clients for in person and video sessions. I am an experienced marriage and family therapist who is dedicated in helping couples, adult individuals and children struggling with difficult life transitions, trauma and depression find renewed hope in life.
I am currently accepting new clients for in person and video sessions. I am an experienced marriage and family therapist who is dedicated in helping couples, adult individuals and children struggling with difficult life transitions, trauma and depression find renewed hope in life.
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.
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.
Hi there, welcome! Are you struggling with negative thoughts about yourself, racing thoughts, arguments with your partner, worrying about things that can go wrong? Are you finding yourself in unhealthy relationships time and time again? Do you struggle saying no to your family or friends? Do you tend to overextend yourself for others and then feel burned out? Are you wanting to heal from your childhood trauma or any kind of trauma? Do you struggle with accepting yourself just the way you are? If so, I would love to support you, many of my clients have experienced relief from these issues.
Hi there, welcome! Are you struggling with negative thoughts about yourself, racing thoughts, arguments with your partner, worrying about things that can go wrong? Are you finding yourself in unhealthy relationships time and time again? Do you struggle saying no to your family or friends? Do you tend to overextend yourself for others and then feel burned out? Are you wanting to heal from your childhood trauma or any kind of trauma? Do you struggle with accepting yourself just the way you are? If so, I would love to support you, many of my clients have experienced relief from these issues.
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.
Feeling stuck between who you were and who you want to be? Do changes at school, work, your identity, or relationships leave you anxious, depressed, or questioning your self-worth? You may be navigating a major transition, facing family or relationship challenges, or simply wanting to feel more confident and in control.
I believe the way we handle stress and conflict is shaped by our past relationships and experiences. Generational patterns and cultural influences affect how we think, speak, and respond to the world. Recognizing these patterns can help you break cycles, strengthen your voice, and step into a more authentic you.
Feeling stuck between who you were and who you want to be? Do changes at school, work, your identity, or relationships leave you anxious, depressed, or questioning your self-worth? You may be navigating a major transition, facing family or relationship challenges, or simply wanting to feel more confident and in control.
I believe the way we handle stress and conflict is shaped by our past relationships and experiences. Generational patterns and cultural influences affect how we think, speak, and respond to the world. Recognizing these patterns can help you break cycles, strengthen your voice, and step into a more authentic you.
I’m Sue Alvey, a licensed mental health clinician with over 30 years of experience supporting mature adults and their families through the natural transitions of aging. I partner with clients to help them regain their emotional equilibrium, strengthen their coping skills, and refocus their energy toward a meaningful life grounded in their values and personal strengths.
I’m Sue Alvey, a licensed mental health clinician with over 30 years of experience supporting mature adults and their families through the natural transitions of aging. I partner with clients to help them regain their emotional equilibrium, strengthen their coping skills, and refocus their energy toward a meaningful life grounded in their values and personal strengths.
MACS is a small private practice that provides personalized services to children, adults, couples, and families. We are one of the few practices in Santa Clara providing a full suite of divorce-related services.
MACS therapists cover a wide range of needs from children, young adults, trauma, life transitions, grief and more. We also offer couples and family therapy in Chinese, provide EMDR, and are culturally-informed. Check out our website to book a free consultation.
MACS is a small private practice that provides personalized services to children, adults, couples, and families. We are one of the few practices in Santa Clara providing a full suite of divorce-related services.
MACS therapists cover a wide range of needs from children, young adults, trauma, life transitions, grief and more. We also offer couples and family therapy in Chinese, provide EMDR, and are culturally-informed. Check out our website to book a free consultation.
Welcome to all of you. I am primarily trained in health psychology, working with those hoping to harmonize their body and mind benefiting from alternative and integrative initiatives. I am comfortable treating issues of dual realities: behaviors; bipolar disorder; death; hyphenated/intersectional identities; inter/multi-generational traumas; relationships (children/parents, couples, blended families, siblings); life transitions and personal journeys of assimilation, breakup, borders crossing, conversion, displacement, divorce, migration, sobriety and transitioning - all great examples of the incredible power of human transformation.
Welcome to all of you. I am primarily trained in health psychology, working with those hoping to harmonize their body and mind benefiting from alternative and integrative initiatives. I am comfortable treating issues of dual realities: behaviors; bipolar disorder; death; hyphenated/intersectional identities; inter/multi-generational traumas; relationships (children/parents, couples, blended families, siblings); life transitions and personal journeys of assimilation, breakup, borders crossing, conversion, displacement, divorce, migration, sobriety and transitioning - all great examples of the incredible power of human transformation.
I’m an online couples therapist in CA and FL who believes honesty heals more than neutrality. I help partners break painful patterns, rebuild respect, and reconnect with honesty and empathy. I specialize in neurodiverse and cross-cultural couples, intimacy repair, and helping partners move from disconnection to understanding and growth. You might be ready for someone who is warm, direct, and deeply engaged—who doesn't sit back and stay neutral; who sometimes takes sides when it serves the relationship. Not everything is 50/50.
I’m an online couples therapist in CA and FL who believes honesty heals more than neutrality. I help partners break painful patterns, rebuild respect, and reconnect with honesty and empathy. I specialize in neurodiverse and cross-cultural couples, intimacy repair, and helping partners move from disconnection to understanding and growth. You might be ready for someone who is warm, direct, and deeply engaged—who doesn't sit back and stay neutral; who sometimes takes sides when it serves the relationship. Not everything is 50/50.
Do you often feel overwhelmed by life’s complexities? Are conflicting opinions about what you “should” do making it harder to trust your own path? Are you navigating a life transition and feeling uncertain about what’s next? Reconnecting with your inner voice and finding clarity amid the noise is essential to making meaningful change to your overall well-being.
Do you often feel overwhelmed by life’s complexities? Are conflicting opinions about what you “should” do making it harder to trust your own path? Are you navigating a life transition and feeling uncertain about what’s next? Reconnecting with your inner voice and finding clarity amid the noise is essential to making meaningful change to your overall well-being.
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.
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.
Feeling crappy about yourself has run your life for too long. Feeling like your not worthy, not good enough, or that you don't deserve things. Because of those feelings, you've probably been holding yourself back or putting yourself down. Being stuck in that past is stopping you from the life that you want. A life filled with friends, partners, careers, or experiences that really feed your soul.
Feeling crappy about yourself has run your life for too long. Feeling like your not worthy, not good enough, or that you don't deserve things. Because of those feelings, you've probably been holding yourself back or putting yourself down. Being stuck in that past is stopping you from the life that you want. A life filled with friends, partners, careers, or experiences that really feed your soul.
I believe that the relationships we develop with significant people in our lives shape who we are, how we think about ourselves and how we act. I have a great deal of experience working with individuals and couples on a variety of issues such as depression, anxiety, communication, birth of a baby, parenting and general couples discord.
I believe that the relationships we develop with significant people in our lives shape who we are, how we think about ourselves and how we act. I have a great deal of experience working with individuals and couples on a variety of issues such as depression, anxiety, communication, birth of a baby, parenting and general couples discord.
We all face the human condition, including myself. We all experience depression, anxiety, isolation, grief and trauma, shame, people pleasing, toxic relationships, anger, shame, low self-esteem, addictions at some level. Do you listen to your inner critic too often? Are you a couple seeking help in communicating? Are you stuck? Solutions ARE attainable. We CAN transform. I create a safe, fun, compassionate, and nonjudging space, using evidence-based approaches customized for you. Specialtes inlcude treating addictions, compulsive behaviors, depression, anxiety, communication, relationships, self growth, trauma, and life transitions
We all face the human condition, including myself. We all experience depression, anxiety, isolation, grief and trauma, shame, people pleasing, toxic relationships, anger, shame, low self-esteem, addictions at some level. Do you listen to your inner critic too often? Are you a couple seeking help in communicating? Are you stuck? Solutions ARE attainable. We CAN transform. I create a safe, fun, compassionate, and nonjudging space, using evidence-based approaches customized for you. Specialtes inlcude treating addictions, compulsive behaviors, depression, anxiety, communication, relationships, self growth, trauma, and life transitions
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Attachment-based Therapists
Is attachment-based therapy the same as attachment therapy?
Attachment-based therapy may be confused with what is called “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy”), a discredited and dangerous approach to treating children with attachment disorders, autism, or other mental health concerns. Attachment therapy—not attachment-based therapy—may involve restraining a child, forcing eye contact, and other coercive or abusive techniques. None of these practices are used in attachment-based therapy and the two modalities are in no way related.
What should I expect from attachment-based therapy?
Attachment-based therapy is based on attachment theory, which posits that children’s early relationships with their caregivers strongly influence their ability to navigate the world later in life. Thus, adults who seek attachment-based therapy should expect to deeply explore their childhood, identifying the dynamics or experiences that disrupted their attachment and the steps necessary to overcome challenges that arose as a result. Parents and children should expect to explore the possible factors that disrupted the parent-child relationship and work toward restoring trust and connection.
How long does attachment-based therapy last?
Certain forms of attachment-based therapy, especially those designed for parents and children, last for a set number of sessions; for example, Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-Up, a specific attachment-based approach for young children who have undergone early adversity, unfolds over 10 one-hour sessions. When attachment-based therapy is practiced on adults or combined with other modalities, it may not last a specific length of time; clients may wish to ask prospective therapists how long they expect treatment to take.
Does attachment-based therapy work?
Most of the research on attachment-based therapy focuses on children and adolescents. Some of this research shows a positive effect, especially for attachment-based family therapy (ABFT). Other studies, however, have found that attachment-based therapy is no more effective than other approaches to childhood depression, anxiety, or suicidality. Less is known about the therapy’s efficacy on adult populations.