Career Counseling Therapists in San Jose, CA

Are you feeling stuck right now in your life and looking for some support? I am here to welcome every part of you, just the way you are. I practice the process model, which is an experiential form of psychotherapy where I help you with your journey of self-discovery. My job is to help you move through healing from trauma, allow for transformation, and live a fulfilling life. In the world today, everything is plugged in and stressful. Do you want to unplug and find those meaningful connections and relationships for a more balanced lifestyle? Let's meet and have an authentic conversation.

Welcoming you as a whole person in being yourself. I work with people who are in career transitions, recovering type-A personalities, high-performance & athletic people who are experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma and stressor-related experiences, and many forms of transformative life experiences. I also work w/ multicultural issues including third-culture, diverse international culture, and military/veterans/expats. I specialize working with individuals, couples/partners, and families who are experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, life transitions, and challenges with relationships at home & work.

Our relationships, work, and health can be stressful or fulfilling. There are specific, practical, scientifically proven methods for increasing happiness, success, and well being for yourself and in your relationships and significantly reducing anger, anxiety, stress, job loss, relationship conflicts, and hypertension. I have 15 years of clinical experience in bringing together best practices that work! I teach Stanford University's courses in Wisdom, Emotional Intelligence, Career Development, and related Research regarding the best and most practical methods for effectively reducing anger, anxiety, and stress, and significantly improving personal and professional relationships, health & well being, and professional goals and success.

I help adults who are at a career crossroads and want some inspiration, information and a quality sounding board to think about their career more strategically. I help clients with Career Change/Exploration, Job Search Strategies, and Managing your Career Successfully. I also offer a variety of workshops and groups that may be helpful.

I specialize in providing culturally-sensitive and empowering therapy with the goal of helping clients work toward positive and lasting change. Therapy is an active and collaborative platform for growth.

Charles’ passion is psychological healing and growth. He believes everyone has the innate potential to live full, satisfying and self-actualizing lives with hope, joy, and meaning. He wishes to facilitate change and growth in an open, safe, non-judgmental atmosphere wherein compassion and authenticity will provide the necessary impetus for growth and a sense of wholeness.

Are you feeling alone, unheard, or stuck? Are you experiencing anxiety, fatigue, and excessive worrying that impact your relationships and career ? I’m glad you’re taking the time to notice these changes and to invest in yourself to become a better version of yourself. In sessions, I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify ways to incorporate positive changes for your negative thought patterns. Thus, you will learn to become better equipped in maintaining your personal or professional goals. I am committed to helping my clients decrease anxiety and manage healthy relationships.

In these interesting times with constant changes in economy, politics, career , social practices, acculturation and family conflict including divorce, balancing personal and professional life may leave us feeling overwhelmed, out of control, unbalanced, confused, spiritually and emotionally disconnected an unfulfilled. I have over 20 years of clinical experience working with different populations in variety of clinical settings.

I work primarily with adults who are looking to manage symptoms of Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma. I will be with you on the journey of healing to discovery, recovery and connection to your true self. I approach therapy with a person-centered mindset to create as comfortable and welcoming an environment as I can. I believe the trust built between you and a therapist is one of the more powerful tools we as clinicians can offer, and I hope to garner that trust in my own practice.

I work primarily with teens and adults and specialize in a variety of presenting concerns: stress/anxiety, depression, grief/loss, PTSD/trauma, body image/disordered eating, relationship difficulties/boundaries, career /life transitions. Some of us enter therapy with very specific goals, other times the goals become more clear as therapy progresses. Either way, something that is necessary is an openness and willingness to participate. I understand that therapy can be overwhelming in the beginning, and that is why my goal is first and foremost to always ensure that you as the client feel as safe and comfortable as possible.

Accepting new clients as of 11/1/2022.Are you struggling with relationships, work stress, or feeling isolated? Often people who come to see me for therapy are facing combined challenges including anxiety, depression and work stress. In therapy you and I will develop a therapeutic partnership and a collaborative, supportive space to help you reach your goals.

Accepting New Clients. I work with individuals and couples who are ready to get down to it and do real work. If you are looking for direct, empathic, tell it like it is therapy to create real change, you have come to the right place. Perhaps you have been in therapy for years and have only felt minimal change, or are feeling stuck in your current situation and are ready to be a true active participant in your change; either way you are struggling, sick of feeling this way, and want help and change now.

Do you need help to make changes in your life? My main areas of interest & experience include parenting issues, LGBTQ issues, sexual abuse, trauma (childhood & recent), marriage/relationship problems, depression, ADHD, & career counseling . I have worked with individuals, couples, and families from diverse cultures, ethnicities, and sexual/gender orientation. My work with you begins by providing a safe and non-judging place for you to talk about your needs. We will work together to help you make positive changes in your life. I am happy to answer any questions about how I work and how therapy might work for you.

With 25 years as a licensed therapist, I've dedicated my career to helping individuals like you navigate life's complexities and overcome challenges like anxiety, stress, grief, and women issues. Whether you're facing a life transition, relationship challenges, or seeking personal growth, I am committed to guiding you towards healing and fulfillment by creating a safe, supportive, and empowering environment so that you can thrive.

Life can encompass many experiences, some that are anticipated and some that come out of nowhere. I hope you know that you have worked hard to be where you are today, but at times may feel like you don't know how to manage things or how you used to manage things may no longer work. Therapy can be an enriching experience where both the therapist and client work collaboratively to help the client understand who they are, what impacted them to be who they are today, and who they want to be in the future. I therefore look forward to the opportunity to help you in your journey to become a healthier you.

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.

I provide effective, research based therapy to help you move from surviving to thriving. If stress, anxiety, depression, or relationship problems are keeping you from being truly happy, it's time to do something about it. You can't solve a problem if you don't acknowledge you have one. With over 17 years clinical experience, I offer compassionate therapy in a collaborative and supportive environment. If you need help with life transitions, relationship issues,parenting challenges, depression or anxiety, I can help you get the support, insight and skills you need.