Couples Counseling Therapists in San Jose, CA
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.
My approach to therapy is: collaborative, curious, (psycho)educational, holistic, individualized, interactive, reciprocal, trauma informed catering to your own unique needs. I have experience working with different peoples: school-age children, at risk youth, justice involved, in crisis inpatient and substance misuse recovery programs, and in tech companies.
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.
My approach to therapy is: collaborative, curious, (psycho)educational, holistic, individualized, interactive, reciprocal, trauma informed catering to your own unique needs. I have experience working with different peoples: school-age children, at risk youth, justice involved, in crisis inpatient and substance misuse recovery programs, and in tech companies.
It is through the toys/games and relationship with the therapist that they are able to process the things that they are struggling with in their lives.
I also involve parents by providing parent psycho-education and by having a parent consultation meeting every 5 weeks (included in the fee).
It is through the toys/games and relationship with the therapist that they are able to process the things that they are struggling with in their lives.
I also involve parents by providing parent psycho-education and by having a parent consultation meeting every 5 weeks (included in the fee).
Maybe the world has lost its color or you have lost your path. Perhaps the past still permeates your present in ways that feel impossible to shake. If you are tired of the constant friction of trying to prove your worth to yourself or please everyone around you, I am here to offer a different way forward.
Maybe the world has lost its color or you have lost your path. Perhaps the past still permeates your present in ways that feel impossible to shake. If you are tired of the constant friction of trying to prove your worth to yourself or please everyone around you, I am here to offer a different way forward.
I have dedicated over 25 years to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life's challenges and rediscover their joy.
In our sessions, you can expect a compassionate and non-judgmental space where we work collaboratively to address your concerns. Whether you're dealing with stress, navigating a life transition, or seeking support for issues related to gender identity or LGBTQIA+ matters, I am here to help you find clarity and resilience.
I have dedicated over 25 years to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life's challenges and rediscover their joy.
In our sessions, you can expect a compassionate and non-judgmental space where we work collaboratively to address your concerns. Whether you're dealing with stress, navigating a life transition, or seeking support for issues related to gender identity or LGBTQIA+ matters, I am here to help you find clarity and resilience.
Need someone to help you with relationship issues, anxiety, alcohol or drug abuse, or sexual addiction?
I have a certificate in addictions studies with years of experience helping clients recover from alcohol and substance abuse. I was an associate with the Addiction Recovery Center specializing in sexual addiction, where I facilitated group therapy, and provided individual and couple’s counseling. I am very familiar with the 12-steps of recovery.
Need someone to help you with relationship issues, anxiety, alcohol or drug abuse, or sexual addiction?
I have a certificate in addictions studies with years of experience helping clients recover from alcohol and substance abuse. I was an associate with the Addiction Recovery Center specializing in sexual addiction, where I facilitated group therapy, and provided individual and couple’s counseling. I am very familiar with the 12-steps of recovery.
With both personal and professional experience, I bring a unique perspective to therapy, helping clients explore, define, and understand issues such as addiction, depression, relationships, and grief and loss.
I take a holistic approach to therapy, believing that a full and satisfying treatment model requires nurturing the body, mind, and spirit. Imagine sitting on a three-legged stool; when all three legs are tended to, you feel safe and secure.
With both personal and professional experience, I bring a unique perspective to therapy, helping clients explore, define, and understand issues such as addiction, depression, relationships, and grief and loss.
I take a holistic approach to therapy, believing that a full and satisfying treatment model requires nurturing the body, mind, and spirit. Imagine sitting on a three-legged stool; when all three legs are tended to, you feel safe and secure.
You are the expert when it comes to your life. Your unique constellation of experiences - difficult and easeful - can provide profound personal insight. Yet sometimes it is challenging to hear ourselves, trust ourselves, and to follow through in honoring our own needs.
You are the expert when it comes to your life. Your unique constellation of experiences - difficult and easeful - can provide profound personal insight. Yet sometimes it is challenging to hear ourselves, trust ourselves, and to follow through in honoring our own needs.
Therapy is a process of self-reflection and conversation that honors the struggles of life: career uncertainty, relationship decisions, loneliness, grief, and the ongoing pursuit self-love.
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.
Therapy is a process of self-reflection and conversation that honors the struggles of life: career uncertainty, relationship decisions, loneliness, grief, and the ongoing pursuit self-love.
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.
I do individuals, couple, family therapy, with different modality like CBT, solution focus, Bowen.
Clients are looking for someone who can help them with their depression, anxiety, and someone who can help them learn more about themselves, and to help them improve their self-awareness. Clients have different issues, and they need to have someone being a good listener, validating, and acknowledging them throughout the sessions. Clients like to see their therapist help them to see the life with better lens, so they become more focused and stay in the present moment by learning healthy coping skills to make better decisions about their personal life, their careers, or when they’re not sure how to live a healthier life.
I do individuals, couple, family therapy, with different modality like CBT, solution focus, Bowen.
Clients are looking for someone who can help them with their depression, anxiety, and someone who can help them learn more about themselves, and to help them improve their self-awareness. Clients have different issues, and they need to have someone being a good listener, validating, and acknowledging them throughout the sessions. Clients like to see their therapist help them to see the life with better lens, so they become more focused and stay in the present moment by learning healthy coping skills to make better decisions about their personal life, their careers, or when they’re not sure how to live a healthier life.
I’m Dr. Dean Leav. I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I conduct legal / forensic / psychological evaluations for court and provide expert witness testimony. I also do ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic evaluations, risk assessment (violence/sexual), drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness-for-duty evaluations, immigration evaluations, pre-adoption evaluations, parenting/bonding assessments, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
I’m Dr. Dean Leav. I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I conduct legal / forensic / psychological evaluations for court and provide expert witness testimony. I also do ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic evaluations, risk assessment (violence/sexual), drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness-for-duty evaluations, immigration evaluations, pre-adoption evaluations, parenting/bonding assessments, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
Let’s talk about sex and relationships!
I am passionate about working with sexual & relationship difficulties because they are so important to life satisfaction. I provide a safe and welcoming space to discuss anything from sexual/ relationship issues postpartum, to gender dysphoria, making good sex great, erectile problems, pain during sex, kink, or disturbing sexual interests.
Let’s talk about sex and relationships!
I am passionate about working with sexual & relationship difficulties because they are so important to life satisfaction. I provide a safe and welcoming space to discuss anything from sexual/ relationship issues postpartum, to gender dysphoria, making good sex great, erectile problems, pain during sex, kink, or disturbing sexual interests.
Whether you're struggling with your own mental health, relationship issues and/or the pressures, conflict, stress all around you, it's time to prioritize yourself.
The experiences you have been through in your life have shaped you to be who you are today. But you are not your traumas. You are so much more. And I am here to walk with you and support you to discover what I already know is true - the power is within you.
Whether you're struggling with your own mental health, relationship issues and/or the pressures, conflict, stress all around you, it's time to prioritize yourself.
The experiences you have been through in your life have shaped you to be who you are today. But you are not your traumas. You are so much more. And I am here to walk with you and support you to discover what I already know is true - the power is within you.
Do you feel disconnected in your relationships with others?
I specialize in issues related to anxiety, depression, and trauma when working with individuals, couples, and families. I am also trained in EMDR, which is a proven treatment for trauma and PTSD. I can use EMDR to help you alleviate the distress associated with traumatic memories and tap into your natural capacity to heal.
Do you feel disconnected in your relationships with others?
I specialize in issues related to anxiety, depression, and trauma when working with individuals, couples, and families. I am also trained in EMDR, which is a proven treatment for trauma and PTSD. I can use EMDR to help you alleviate the distress associated with traumatic memories and tap into your natural capacity to heal.
I am sensitive to issues with family and relationships.
Seeking therapy takes courage and strength. Are you experiencing feeling stuck due to childhood trauma? I am here to provide you with unconditional support to process through your anxiety, depression, and other unresolved feelings at your pace. Sometimes we may need someone who is there for us and there are no problems in life that are too big or small. You have taken the first step to seek help, I can help you discover your inner strength to bounce back and deep inside you may be wishing for peace and equilibrium. As a therapist, I aim to help you reach those goals together to bring about inner peace.
I am sensitive to issues with family and relationships.
Seeking therapy takes courage and strength. Are you experiencing feeling stuck due to childhood trauma? I am here to provide you with unconditional support to process through your anxiety, depression, and other unresolved feelings at your pace. Sometimes we may need someone who is there for us and there are no problems in life that are too big or small. You have taken the first step to seek help, I can help you discover your inner strength to bounce back and deep inside you may be wishing for peace and equilibrium. As a therapist, I aim to help you reach those goals together to bring about inner peace.
Along with substances, I have worked with youth using creative art therapy, and couples trying to improve their relationship.
Throughout my 15 years of treating people, I am comfortable with adults and youth. I have spent most of my time treating people who have substance abuse problems, however, that also means I have treated many mental health issues due to the substance. In the past 5 years, I have been treating couples who have conflict in their relationship.
Along with substances, I have worked with youth using creative art therapy, and couples trying to improve their relationship.
Throughout my 15 years of treating people, I am comfortable with adults and youth. I have spent most of my time treating people who have substance abuse problems, however, that also means I have treated many mental health issues due to the substance. In the past 5 years, I have been treating couples who have conflict in their relationship.
Access Mental Health, Inc
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, MD
1 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95123
Thus, we offer expansive specialties and modalities that provide the most effective treatment for each individual, including depression, anxiety, stress management, relationship conflict, family challenges, mood disorders.
We understand asking for help may not come easy and can be a difficult process. We believe taking those first few steps are one of many ways we believe can impact your quality of life. We take note of each significant accomplishment and celebrate success and help individuals increase self-confidence and awareness.
Thus, we offer expansive specialties and modalities that provide the most effective treatment for each individual, including depression, anxiety, stress management, relationship conflict, family challenges, mood disorders.
We understand asking for help may not come easy and can be a difficult process. We believe taking those first few steps are one of many ways we believe can impact your quality of life. We take note of each significant accomplishment and celebrate success and help individuals increase self-confidence and awareness.
I have worked with clients with a wide range of mental health issues including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems and ADHD.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing and integrative medicine for mental health. I also use other methods to fit the needs and of the individual. I honor and attend to social and cultural issues such as discrimination, racial and gender bias and multi-generational post traumatic stress.
I have worked with clients with a wide range of mental health issues including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems and ADHD.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing and integrative medicine for mental health. I also use other methods to fit the needs and of the individual. I honor and attend to social and cultural issues such as discrimination, racial and gender bias and multi-generational post traumatic stress.
I provide counseling therapy for children, adolescents, adults, couples, families, groups, and organizations throughout San Diego County.
I utilize research to support my work and analyses, believing that evidence-based practices are crucial for achieving the best outcomes. Education is a cornerstone of my practice, and I am dedicated to advocating for your best interests. I strive to empower you with the knowledge and tools you need to navigate life's challenges and transitions.
I provide counseling therapy for children, adolescents, adults, couples, families, groups, and organizations throughout San Diego County.
I utilize research to support my work and analyses, believing that evidence-based practices are crucial for achieving the best outcomes. Education is a cornerstone of my practice, and I am dedicated to advocating for your best interests. I strive to empower you with the knowledge and tools you need to navigate life's challenges and transitions.
Meggie Zanger
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC, PMH-C
2 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95153
These are natural, human emotions, which can arise from a host of reasons including fertility challenges, reproductive loss, adjusting to parenthood, work-related stress, starting college, or relationship issues.
I provide a compassionate, safe space in which I walk with you through life’s challenges. I help you develop skills that enable you to experience hope and joy, while finding a new sense of strength and empowerment. I'm passionate about perinatal mental health and supporting those on their fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting journeys.
These are natural, human emotions, which can arise from a host of reasons including fertility challenges, reproductive loss, adjusting to parenthood, work-related stress, starting college, or relationship issues.
I provide a compassionate, safe space in which I walk with you through life’s challenges. I help you develop skills that enable you to experience hope and joy, while finding a new sense of strength and empowerment. I'm passionate about perinatal mental health and supporting those on their fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting journeys.
Maybe your routine’s shifted, relationships feel different, or work and school are harder to manage.
I support adults and couples in exploring the roots of their challenges and building coping skills to manage ongoing symptoms. My approach emphasizes understanding over elimination, and I help clients repair or reimagine relationships with greater clarity, resilience, and intention.
Maybe your routine’s shifted, relationships feel different, or work and school are harder to manage.
I support adults and couples in exploring the roots of their challenges and building coping skills to manage ongoing symptoms. My approach emphasizes understanding over elimination, and I help clients repair or reimagine relationships with greater clarity, resilience, and intention.
See more therapy options for San Jose
Couples Counseling Therapists
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.