Couples Counseling Therapists in San Jose, CA
I specialize in working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, substance abuse, interpersonal/ relationship issues, grief, and complex trauma.
Whether you are looking for support during a difficult time, are needing help working through past traumatic experiences, or are struggling with any other mental health issue, please don't hesitate to reach out for a free consultation.
I specialize in working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, substance abuse, interpersonal/ relationship issues, grief, and complex trauma.
Whether you are looking for support during a difficult time, are needing help working through past traumatic experiences, or are struggling with any other mental health issue, please don't hesitate to reach out for a free consultation.
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. 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.
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. 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.
I work with couples on relationship issues, parenting, and communication.
My approach is Solution Focused and Strengths based. I work best with clients who are ready to make positive changes in their life and are looking for input, support, and insight. I enjoy working with individuals and couples. My goal is to do my best work with each client in meeting their needs while employing the highest ethical standards.
I work with couples on relationship issues, parenting, and communication.
My approach is Solution Focused and Strengths based. I work best with clients who are ready to make positive changes in their life and are looking for input, support, and insight. I enjoy working with individuals and couples. My goal is to do my best work with each client in meeting their needs while employing the highest ethical standards.
I have more than 15 years working with families , youth and couples.
Together we will create a plan to increase you self awareness , discover healthy coping and defeat negative thoughts. I specialize in addiction, relational conflicts, and co-occuring disorders. If and when thoughts begin to create problems we can challenge those thoughts and increase your inner peace.
I have more than 15 years working with families , youth and couples.
Together we will create a plan to increase you self awareness , discover healthy coping and defeat negative thoughts. I specialize in addiction, relational conflicts, and co-occuring disorders. If and when thoughts begin to create problems we can challenge those thoughts and increase your inner peace.
Diane Ngoc Nguyen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95110
My client experience has been multi-cultural, mainly teens and adults, who have emotional trauma and relationship distress.
Inexplicable anger, unshakable depression, unrelenting anxiety... This is the fallout of unmet needs like care, attention, respect, and presence happening now and probably had happened for significant lengths of time in our childhoods. As I work with people on these chronic and traumatic experiences, they have shown me how these past traumas can be resolved; that you too can get rid of distorted negative beliefs about yourself; that everyone can improve the quality and selection of their relationships; and when we connect to our bodies and minds with wisdom and tenderness, we become sovereign and healed.
My client experience has been multi-cultural, mainly teens and adults, who have emotional trauma and relationship distress.
Inexplicable anger, unshakable depression, unrelenting anxiety... This is the fallout of unmet needs like care, attention, respect, and presence happening now and probably had happened for significant lengths of time in our childhoods. As I work with people on these chronic and traumatic experiences, they have shown me how these past traumas can be resolved; that you too can get rid of distorted negative beliefs about yourself; that everyone can improve the quality and selection of their relationships; and when we connect to our bodies and minds with wisdom and tenderness, we become sovereign and healed.
I received my Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Southern California and have worked with a range of clients from those with acute crises to those who want a mental health accountability partner to check in with.
Do you feel like something inside is broken? Do you feel less-than-whole emotionally, physically or in relationships and want to learn to put the pieces together to create your optimal life? Do you feel like your own worst enemy, tearing yourself down with negative self-talk? This is where I come in. Working together as your guide, I help you learn the skills, insights and strategies so that when future situations arrive, you will learn to trust yourself to confront challenges mindfully and compassionately.
I received my Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Southern California and have worked with a range of clients from those with acute crises to those who want a mental health accountability partner to check in with.
Do you feel like something inside is broken? Do you feel less-than-whole emotionally, physically or in relationships and want to learn to put the pieces together to create your optimal life? Do you feel like your own worst enemy, tearing yourself down with negative self-talk? This is where I come in. Working together as your guide, I help you learn the skills, insights and strategies so that when future situations arrive, you will learn to trust yourself to confront challenges mindfully and compassionately.
I have expertise in helping children, individuals, families, and couples to navigate life transitions, trauma, and other mental health concerns.
Connecting with people and understanding your story has been a great passion for me. I enjoy helping clients explore the societal, family and personal struggles that make them who they are. As a trauma therapist and EMDR trained therapist, the goal of our therapeutic relationship is to create a safe environment for you to work through your lived experience.
I have expertise in helping children, individuals, families, and couples to navigate life transitions, trauma, and other mental health concerns.
Connecting with people and understanding your story has been a great passion for me. I enjoy helping clients explore the societal, family and personal struggles that make them who they are. As a trauma therapist and EMDR trained therapist, the goal of our therapeutic relationship is to create a safe environment for you to work through your lived experience.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who is passionate about helping individuals, couples and families with better understanding their challenges and learning practical ways to overcome them.
I'm a therapist who uses various techniques and treatment modalities to mold to the needs of my clients. I also love to combine music, spirituality, religion, physical movement and mindfulness practices into my work when appropriate. I have 9 years of experience working with 12–26 year olds and love to work with parents, couples and family units as well.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who is passionate about helping individuals, couples and families with better understanding their challenges and learning practical ways to overcome them.
I'm a therapist who uses various techniques and treatment modalities to mold to the needs of my clients. I also love to combine music, spirituality, religion, physical movement and mindfulness practices into my work when appropriate. I have 9 years of experience working with 12–26 year olds and love to work with parents, couples and family units as well.
I see individuals, couples, and families age 18 and up.
Regarding substance use, I believe that there is not one way to recover but rather multiple paths. My goal is to reduce human suffering. You are invited to come to therapy as you are. Regardless of whether you want to stop using or not, you are in the right place.
I see individuals, couples, and families age 18 and up.
Regarding substance use, I believe that there is not one way to recover but rather multiple paths. My goal is to reduce human suffering. You are invited to come to therapy as you are. Regardless of whether you want to stop using or not, you are in the right place.
I have expertise in working with children, parents, couples, adults, and athletes.
My background includes extensive education and experience in the fields of mental health and physical health (Exercise Physiology). I have a unique background that has provided me with a great depth of understanding and empathizing while working with youth, couples, adults, and athletes. My primary techniques include ACT and EFT focus.
I have expertise in working with children, parents, couples, adults, and athletes.
My background includes extensive education and experience in the fields of mental health and physical health (Exercise Physiology). I have a unique background that has provided me with a great depth of understanding and empathizing while working with youth, couples, adults, and athletes. My primary techniques include ACT and EFT focus.
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. 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.
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. 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.
Meet Our Couples Counseling Therapists
Debbra (Debb) Clarke Yamaguchi
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95126
Emotional understanding and mindful communication can positively transform your life. Therapy helps us as human beings to enhance our understanding of ourselves, improving connections in all of your relationships, managing depression, stress and anxiety. You will develop knowledge and skills to help cope and handle what is overwhelming.
Emotional understanding and mindful communication can positively transform your life. Therapy helps us as human beings to enhance our understanding of ourselves, improving connections in all of your relationships, managing depression, stress and anxiety. You will develop knowledge and skills to help cope and handle what is overwhelming.
My clients look for a safe place to talk about issues related to social justice, racial and economic struggles, purpose, social skills, trauma, relationship issues, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, faith exploration and other struggles.
I am a bicultural, bilingual (Spanish/English), compassionate therapist who can work with you to explore your goals and provide a path for healing, growth and discovery. My approach incorporates faith-based counseling to delve into existential issues, spirituality and faith. I also specialize in issues related to acculturation, immigration and millennials.
My clients look for a safe place to talk about issues related to social justice, racial and economic struggles, purpose, social skills, trauma, relationship issues, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, faith exploration and other struggles.
I am a bicultural, bilingual (Spanish/English), compassionate therapist who can work with you to explore your goals and provide a path for healing, growth and discovery. My approach incorporates faith-based counseling to delve into existential issues, spirituality and faith. I also specialize in issues related to acculturation, immigration and millennials.
Are you feeling stressed? Do you wake up moody? Is your anger affecting your loved ones? Has your addiction isolated you? Is your relationship suffering? You can feel better and enjoy your life.
You can improve your quality of life. I offer affordable, empathic therapeutic services to adults, children, couples and families. When I work with kids, I encourage them to communicate with their parents. Having been the Community Against Substance Abuse editor in Los Gatos helps me understand the concerns of both parents and their kids.
Are you feeling stressed? Do you wake up moody? Is your anger affecting your loved ones? Has your addiction isolated you? Is your relationship suffering? You can feel better and enjoy your life.
You can improve your quality of life. I offer affordable, empathic therapeutic services to adults, children, couples and families. When I work with kids, I encourage them to communicate with their parents. Having been the Community Against Substance Abuse editor in Los Gatos helps me understand the concerns of both parents and their kids.
In my work with couples, adults, and families as is based on Attachment Theory and current research model of treatment known as Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).
LIfe is challenging for anyone living on earth, emotional chaos, wanting to have a safe place to connect with each other and people around us, deal with partners, children, extended families, how to learn and hold on to enjoyment in life even with experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression or other illnesses.
In my work with couples, adults, and families as is based on Attachment Theory and current research model of treatment known as Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).
LIfe is challenging for anyone living on earth, emotional chaos, wanting to have a safe place to connect with each other and people around us, deal with partners, children, extended families, how to learn and hold on to enjoyment in life even with experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression or other illnesses.
Saskia Stockbroekx-Pinto
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95126
When you experience one or more additional stressors, such as relationship issues with a child/ partner, challenges with blending families, job, financial, health, mood, legal, or ex- partner issues, you might find yourself struggling to keep your sanity at times or realize that you are not living up to your potential.
I welcome high conflict and anger as well as vulnerability and intense pain. Once we uncover the root of your distress, we will explore what might be most helpful for you as you continue your journey towards healing and growth, using a variety of techniques if appropriate.
When you experience one or more additional stressors, such as relationship issues with a child/ partner, challenges with blending families, job, financial, health, mood, legal, or ex- partner issues, you might find yourself struggling to keep your sanity at times or realize that you are not living up to your potential.
I welcome high conflict and anger as well as vulnerability and intense pain. Once we uncover the root of your distress, we will explore what might be most helpful for you as you continue your journey towards healing and growth, using a variety of techniques if appropriate.
Do you want to ease your ANXIETY, Depression, or Trauma? Or maybe improve your creativity, your relationship with your partner, or become more productive? We can work on it.
My clients are couples, families and individuals. I work with adults. My clients are also other psychologists or counselors. Based on Gestalt therapy I help my clients to live with awareness, responsibility and in the here-and-now. Aided by the transpersonal psychology I address issues of spirituality, the use of meditation and shamanic experiences.
Do you want to ease your ANXIETY, Depression, or Trauma? Or maybe improve your creativity, your relationship with your partner, or become more productive? We can work on it.
My clients are couples, families and individuals. I work with adults. My clients are also other psychologists or counselors. Based on Gestalt therapy I help my clients to live with awareness, responsibility and in the here-and-now. Aided by the transpersonal psychology I address issues of spirituality, the use of meditation and shamanic experiences.
military veteran who specializes in helping veterans, military personnel, and the Filipino immigrant community overcome anxiety, PTSD, trauma, stress, and relationship challenges.
Every client’s journey is unique, and so is my approach. I combine evidence-based therapies with compassion and adaptability, customizing each session to fit your needs and pace. Together, we’ll navigate your story, identify underlying challenges, and apply effective strategies to help you move forward.
military veteran who specializes in helping veterans, military personnel, and the Filipino immigrant community overcome anxiety, PTSD, trauma, stress, and relationship challenges.
Every client’s journey is unique, and so is my approach. I combine evidence-based therapies with compassion and adaptability, customizing each session to fit your needs and pace. Together, we’ll navigate your story, identify underlying challenges, and apply effective strategies to help you move forward.
I specialize in couples therapy/marriage counseling.
The quality of our relationships is the single strongest predictor of life satisfaction, hence my focus on interpersonal relationships issues. I have additional training in working with couples with some of the leading names in the industry such as John and Julie Gottman, Esther Perel, Terry Real, Ellyn Bader with the Couple's Institute, Diane Heller, etc.
I specialize in couples therapy/marriage counseling.
The quality of our relationships is the single strongest predictor of life satisfaction, hence my focus on interpersonal relationships issues. I have additional training in working with couples with some of the leading names in the industry such as John and Julie Gottman, Esther Perel, Terry Real, Ellyn Bader with the Couple's Institute, Diane Heller, etc.
Lauren Consul - Sex And Relationship Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, JD
Verified Verified
13 Endorsed
Online Only
If you're facing challenges or exploring issues around sex, infidelity, non-monogamy, or feeling disconnected in your relationship, you're not alone.
My expertise is helping people, like you, have more satisfying and secure sex and relationships. As an AASECT certified sex therapist nothing is off-limits for discussion. This is a safe place. I also have advanced training in Emotionally Focused therapy. Together we will identify and address the underlying issues and create a plan to move forward.
If you're facing challenges or exploring issues around sex, infidelity, non-monogamy, or feeling disconnected in your relationship, you're not alone.
My expertise is helping people, like you, have more satisfying and secure sex and relationships. As an AASECT certified sex therapist nothing is off-limits for discussion. This is a safe place. I also have advanced training in Emotionally Focused therapy. Together we will identify and address the underlying issues and create a plan to move forward.
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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.