Domestic Abuse Therapists in San Jose, CA
I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced intimate partner violence (IPV) as well as those who are justice-system involved.
I work with those who feel stuck or overwhelmed by the weight of trauma, anxiety, depression, but still hold onto the hope that life can feel different. They may be struggling in their relationships, caught in unhelpful patterns, or feeling disconnected from themselves and others. What they want most is to feel calmer, more confident, and more in control of their lives. Ultimately, their goal is to move beyond surviving and into a place where they can truly thrive, and my role is to support them on that journey with compassionate care.
I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced intimate partner violence (IPV) as well as those who are justice-system involved.
I work with those who feel stuck or overwhelmed by the weight of trauma, anxiety, depression, but still hold onto the hope that life can feel different. They may be struggling in their relationships, caught in unhelpful patterns, or feeling disconnected from themselves and others. What they want most is to feel calmer, more confident, and more in control of their lives. Ultimately, their goal is to move beyond surviving and into a place where they can truly thrive, and my role is to support them on that journey with compassionate care.
I am also a Victim Witness Provider.
I have been working with survivors of trauma for 20 years, Trauma steals our life away and causes us to relive the pain of the past and fear the future. I want to walk with you through the pain to a place of freedom and choice. It takes courage to face our pain, the journey is often long and may feel hopeless. I invite you to try and trust one more time and see if we can find that place of peace and healing. You deserve the chance for something different, something for you.
I am also a Victim Witness Provider.
I have been working with survivors of trauma for 20 years, Trauma steals our life away and causes us to relive the pain of the past and fear the future. I want to walk with you through the pain to a place of freedom and choice. It takes courage to face our pain, the journey is often long and may feel hopeless. I invite you to try and trust one more time and see if we can find that place of peace and healing. You deserve the chance for something different, something for you.
Rachel Howard is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, a Nationally Board-Certified Art Therapist, a Registered Yoga Teacher, a Clinical Supervisor and consultant, and a Certified Focusing-Oriented Expressive Arts (FOAT) Practitioner.
She has almost a decade of experience working with children, adults, couples, and families in a therapeutic capacity. She specializes in trauma and family work. She is an integrative psychotherapist – integrating art therapy, play therapy, sand tray, mindfulness, astrology, spirituality, and more into therapy.
Rachel Howard is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, a Nationally Board-Certified Art Therapist, a Registered Yoga Teacher, a Clinical Supervisor and consultant, and a Certified Focusing-Oriented Expressive Arts (FOAT) Practitioner.
She has almost a decade of experience working with children, adults, couples, and families in a therapeutic capacity. She specializes in trauma and family work. She is an integrative psychotherapist – integrating art therapy, play therapy, sand tray, mindfulness, astrology, spirituality, and more into therapy.
Sometimes having compassion for ourselves is much harder than extending compassion to others. It’s difficult when we are dealing with thoughts that convince us we are broken or stuck, or when we are facing issues that seem larger than us, issues that appear beyond what our personal power can handle. Along with these thoughts of uncertainty come feelings such as anxiety, sadness, shame, and grief, all of which we struggle to avoid which can make living a valued existence appear difficult or impossible. Yet it is. You don’t need to go it alone. I can see that power within you, even if you are unable to see this in yourself.
Sometimes having compassion for ourselves is much harder than extending compassion to others. It’s difficult when we are dealing with thoughts that convince us we are broken or stuck, or when we are facing issues that seem larger than us, issues that appear beyond what our personal power can handle. Along with these thoughts of uncertainty come feelings such as anxiety, sadness, shame, and grief, all of which we struggle to avoid which can make living a valued existence appear difficult or impossible. Yet it is. You don’t need to go it alone. I can see that power within you, even if you are unable to see this in yourself.
Everyone deserves clarity, positivity, and happiness in their lives. I am here to explore and collaboratively work with clients. The goal is to empower and teach tools to assist in coping with challenges and transitions in life. Furthermore, I work at the pace of each person to ensure they feel safe when processing difficult material.
Everyone deserves clarity, positivity, and happiness in their lives. I am here to explore and collaboratively work with clients. The goal is to empower and teach tools to assist in coping with challenges and transitions in life. Furthermore, I work at the pace of each person to ensure they feel safe when processing difficult material.
Hello! I am licensed in California as a Marriage and Family Therapist and have been providing clinical support services for over ten years. I have worked with at-risk populations for most of my career, including those involved in the foster care and juvenile justice systems. I also have years of experience in social work and currently manage and oversee the operations of a non-profit program that provides clinical case management services.
Hello! I am licensed in California as a Marriage and Family Therapist and have been providing clinical support services for over ten years. I have worked with at-risk populations for most of my career, including those involved in the foster care and juvenile justice systems. I also have years of experience in social work and currently manage and oversee the operations of a non-profit program that provides clinical case management services.
Hello, I am here to help you understand yourself better and to relieve the pain that comes when relationships are struggling. We often don't know what the pain is about or what causes us to behave the way we do. I can help you with that. Either individually, or with your loved one, I want to work with you to help you build a satisfying, joyful relationship. My theoretical orientation is psychoanalytic and psychodynamic. Simply put, I help you to know your thoughts and feelings that govern your actions so that you are able to enjoy satisfying, honest relationships.
Hello, I am here to help you understand yourself better and to relieve the pain that comes when relationships are struggling. We often don't know what the pain is about or what causes us to behave the way we do. I can help you with that. Either individually, or with your loved one, I want to work with you to help you build a satisfying, joyful relationship. My theoretical orientation is psychoanalytic and psychodynamic. Simply put, I help you to know your thoughts and feelings that govern your actions so that you are able to enjoy satisfying, honest relationships.
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I began the journey to become a therapist after leaving the military and battling cancer. I have been seeing clients since 2009 and have worked with children, adults, couples, veterans, and all manner of presenting issues.
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I began the journey to become a therapist after leaving the military and battling cancer. I have been seeing clients since 2009 and have worked with children, adults, couples, veterans, and all manner of presenting issues.
My name is Tanya Menezes and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the state of California. I attended National University and hold a Master of Arts degree in counseling. I also attended Walden University and earned a Master of Philosophy in health psychology, and I am currently completing her Ph.D. in Health Psychology. Through my own personal experiences with family members and other people close to me, I discovered the difference therapy can make in recovery from mental health challenges, as well as the related physical health challenges
My name is Tanya Menezes and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the state of California. I attended National University and hold a Master of Arts degree in counseling. I also attended Walden University and earned a Master of Philosophy in health psychology, and I am currently completing her Ph.D. in Health Psychology. Through my own personal experiences with family members and other people close to me, I discovered the difference therapy can make in recovery from mental health challenges, as well as the related physical health challenges
Hi, I'm Jerome - welcome! I specialize in helping individuals, couples, and families work through anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and relationship conflict. My approach is rooted in evidence-based practices, with a focus on how family dynamics and life transitions affect emotional well-being. Whether you're navigating personal struggles or relational challenges, I provide a safe, compassionate space to explore your experiences and build meaningful change. My goal is to help you reconnect with your strengths and move forward with clarity and purpose.
Hi, I'm Jerome - welcome! I specialize in helping individuals, couples, and families work through anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and relationship conflict. My approach is rooted in evidence-based practices, with a focus on how family dynamics and life transitions affect emotional well-being. Whether you're navigating personal struggles or relational challenges, I provide a safe, compassionate space to explore your experiences and build meaningful change. My goal is to help you reconnect with your strengths and move forward with clarity and purpose.
I specialize working with individuals experiencing stress, anxious feelings, grief/ loss, and with survivors of intimate partner violence, male and female.
Have you ever experienced stress about making a decision/transition? Perhaps you are experiencing this right now. Oftentimes, we experience stress when making decisions due to our past or the unknown. As a Latina, I recognize that talking about our thoughts and feelings is not always safe or welcomed. Connecting to mental health counseling is still stigmatized within our community. We are often told “no pasa nada”, this thinking leads us to suppress our feelings which contributes to added stress. However, if we do not let go of stress or process past trauma, how can we live our best life right now?
I specialize working with individuals experiencing stress, anxious feelings, grief/ loss, and with survivors of intimate partner violence, male and female.
Have you ever experienced stress about making a decision/transition? Perhaps you are experiencing this right now. Oftentimes, we experience stress when making decisions due to our past or the unknown. As a Latina, I recognize that talking about our thoughts and feelings is not always safe or welcomed. Connecting to mental health counseling is still stigmatized within our community. We are often told “no pasa nada”, this thinking leads us to suppress our feelings which contributes to added stress. However, if we do not let go of stress or process past trauma, how can we live our best life right now?
Are you struggling to keep up with daily living? Continuing to have patterns emerge and wonder why they continue to show up in life? Are you exploring family cycles? Curious about breaking cycles that may be tied to generational trauma? What does it look like for you to have a healthy positive relationship with your child? I can provide and facilitate a safe space to explore, wonder and navigate the issues together. We will work in a collaborative process where you are the expert in your life. Aligning your needs with my approach and treatment to achieve your goals. Walking alongside side you to continue through your healing journey
Are you struggling to keep up with daily living? Continuing to have patterns emerge and wonder why they continue to show up in life? Are you exploring family cycles? Curious about breaking cycles that may be tied to generational trauma? What does it look like for you to have a healthy positive relationship with your child? I can provide and facilitate a safe space to explore, wonder and navigate the issues together. We will work in a collaborative process where you are the expert in your life. Aligning your needs with my approach and treatment to achieve your goals. Walking alongside side you to continue through your healing journey
You’re the strong one. The dependable one. The one who keeps everything — and everyone — together. But inside, you feel anxious, exhausted, and quietly overwhelmed.
You’ve spent years meeting expectations, honoring family values, and being who others needed you to be. Somewhere along the way, you lost your voice. You second-guess yourself. You feel guilty setting boundaries and often put your needs last.
I specialize in working with Latina immigrants and daughters of immigrants navigating generational trauma, cultural expectations, and anxiety. I also welcome women from diverse backgrounds facing similar challenges.
You’re the strong one. The dependable one. The one who keeps everything — and everyone — together. But inside, you feel anxious, exhausted, and quietly overwhelmed.
You’ve spent years meeting expectations, honoring family values, and being who others needed you to be. Somewhere along the way, you lost your voice. You second-guess yourself. You feel guilty setting boundaries and often put your needs last.
I specialize in working with Latina immigrants and daughters of immigrants navigating generational trauma, cultural expectations, and anxiety. I also welcome women from diverse backgrounds facing similar challenges.
I also specialize in working with LGBTQ individuals who are victims of relationship abuse or sexual assault.
Therapy can enhance your life and your relationship.
Find ways to improve your relationships.
Learn to equalize the power, learn respectful communication skills, stop arguing about the "small stuff and bring more joy and intimacy into your relationships
I also specialize in working with LGBTQ individuals who are victims of relationship abuse or sexual assault.
Therapy can enhance your life and your relationship.
Find ways to improve your relationships.
Learn to equalize the power, learn respectful communication skills, stop arguing about the "small stuff and bring more joy and intimacy into your relationships
I am trained in working with trauma, sexual abuse, domestic and intimate partner violence (DP/IPV), grief, mood disorders, dissociative identity disorder, and life transitions.
Looking for support can feel overwhelming, especially when life is already heavy. Whether you're dealing with stress, relationship issues, past trauma, or just feeling lost, you're not alone. I offer a warm, compassionate space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported as you figure things out at your own pace. I work with individuals, couples, families, and teens, helping them move through tough experiences and into more clarity, confidence, and connection. I believe that growth happens when we feel safe enough to be honest with ourselves and with others.
I am trained in working with trauma, sexual abuse, domestic and intimate partner violence (DP/IPV), grief, mood disorders, dissociative identity disorder, and life transitions.
Looking for support can feel overwhelming, especially when life is already heavy. Whether you're dealing with stress, relationship issues, past trauma, or just feeling lost, you're not alone. I offer a warm, compassionate space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported as you figure things out at your own pace. I work with individuals, couples, families, and teens, helping them move through tough experiences and into more clarity, confidence, and connection. I believe that growth happens when we feel safe enough to be honest with ourselves and with others.
I specialize in the treatment of depression, bipolar disorder, relational issues, trauma, adjustment disorders, domestic violence, divorce and child custody/visitation issues, and issues related to sexual orientation.
Many people come to therapy to resolve problems in relationships, manage stress related to work and family, to learn how to adapt to minor and major changes in life, or simply to enhance one’s sense of self. I believe that clients are the experts in their own lives, and that my job as a therapist is to guide clients in resolving their issues by providing a wide variety of cognitive behavioral and mindfulness tools and techniques that can easily be applied to daily life and that will alleviate suffering in a relatively short period of time.
I specialize in the treatment of depression, bipolar disorder, relational issues, trauma, adjustment disorders, domestic violence, divorce and child custody/visitation issues, and issues related to sexual orientation.
Many people come to therapy to resolve problems in relationships, manage stress related to work and family, to learn how to adapt to minor and major changes in life, or simply to enhance one’s sense of self. I believe that clients are the experts in their own lives, and that my job as a therapist is to guide clients in resolving their issues by providing a wide variety of cognitive behavioral and mindfulness tools and techniques that can easily be applied to daily life and that will alleviate suffering in a relatively short period of time.
I work with adolescents and adults facing anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, and challenges related to domestic violence.
Handspring is a modern mental health clinic that provides personalized, evidence-based behavioral care for children, adolescents, and young adults. We currently serve children (ages 8-17) and young adults (18 years and over) who are looking for treatment for anxiety, depression, or behavioral difficulties. Handspring also offers Parenting Support. Our therapeutic approaches include CBT, DBT, organizational skills training, behavior therapy, exposure & response prevention, and parent management training.
I work with adolescents and adults facing anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, and challenges related to domestic violence.
Handspring is a modern mental health clinic that provides personalized, evidence-based behavioral care for children, adolescents, and young adults. We currently serve children (ages 8-17) and young adults (18 years and over) who are looking for treatment for anxiety, depression, or behavioral difficulties. Handspring also offers Parenting Support. Our therapeutic approaches include CBT, DBT, organizational skills training, behavior therapy, exposure & response prevention, and parent management training.
If you are dealing with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship conflicts, unhealthy communication, anger, and/or domestic violence, then it is possible that I will be able to help you with your own self-exploration.
Together we will explore the catalysts behind your negative or uncomfortable feelings and current struggles so that we can identify their root causes and work towards a resolution. It is important for us, as individuals, to face our past with openness so we can come to a place of forgiveness whether towards ourselves or others.
If you are dealing with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship conflicts, unhealthy communication, anger, and/or domestic violence, then it is possible that I will be able to help you with your own self-exploration.
Together we will explore the catalysts behind your negative or uncomfortable feelings and current struggles so that we can identify their root causes and work towards a resolution. It is important for us, as individuals, to face our past with openness so we can come to a place of forgiveness whether towards ourselves or others.
I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor (VA) and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (CA), but you might also call me a confidant or a wellness coach. With 12+ years of counseling experience, I’ve had the privilege to work in various levels of care such as inpatient, residential, crisis counseling, community-based services, outpatient counseling & more. I am a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist with the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals and trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor (VA) and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (CA), but you might also call me a confidant or a wellness coach. With 12+ years of counseling experience, I’ve had the privilege to work in various levels of care such as inpatient, residential, crisis counseling, community-based services, outpatient counseling & more. I am a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist with the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals and trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Most of us long for a loving, peaceful, and meaningful life, though our wish lists don’t end there. Is it possible to achieve it all, or even some of these things? I’m here to help you explore what truly matters to you and guide you as you navigate the changes you want to make. Whether through small, steady steps or a transformative breakthrough, our goal is to unlock your healing and growth and create the life you desire! I'm dedicated to helping individuals and couples find peace of mind, build meaningful relationships, and navigate life's challenges with purpose.
Most of us long for a loving, peaceful, and meaningful life, though our wish lists don’t end there. Is it possible to achieve it all, or even some of these things? I’m here to help you explore what truly matters to you and guide you as you navigate the changes you want to make. Whether through small, steady steps or a transformative breakthrough, our goal is to unlock your healing and growth and create the life you desire! I'm dedicated to helping individuals and couples find peace of mind, build meaningful relationships, and navigate life's challenges with purpose.
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Domestic Abuse Therapists
What are the most effective ways to recover from domestic abuse?
Leaving an abusive relationship requires tremendous courage, so survivors in treatment should recognize that they have already completed the most important step. Still, the trauma of physical or emotional abuse can be difficult to process and overcome. Therapy can help survivors process trauma, grief, and difficult emotions, treat relevant mental health symptoms, and create a new framework for boundaries and relationships in the future. For some, support groups can also be an invaluable outlet for healing.
When should an individual seek help for domestic abuse?
Victims of intimate partner violence should seek help immediately. It can take substantial time, planning, energy, and courage to leave an abusive relationship, but starting the process—by seeking therapy, calling the domestic violence hotline, or simply confiding in a loved one—will help them get there. Those who have left abusive relationships but haven’t sought treatment can also greatly benefit from therapy to process and heal from the experience.
What are the consequences of staying in an abusive relationship?
Remaining in an abusive relationship has serious repercussions. In addition to the ongoing threat of physical danger and emotional abuse, research shows that intimate partner violence is associated with a range of mental health disorders including depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and substance abuse. Therefore it’s important for individuals in an abusive relationship to seek help as soon as possible.
How can you get domestic abuse treatment for someone else?
It can be very complicated to identify and leave an abusive relationship; barriers include the threat of violence, financial instability, and family pressures. Those concerned about a loved one in an abusive relationship should talk to them about the situation, provide them with resources such as the domestic violence hotline, and introduce the idea of seeing a therapist due to their concern for the person’s safety and well-being.