Emotionally Focused Therapists in San Jose, CA

Are you a struggling parent who needs extra support while your teen is in treatment? Are you a young professional who's suffering from Imposter Syndrome with limited skills to cope? Are you looking for a therapist who can validate your reality as an immigrant in US? If so, then I am glad that you've found us. Before Dawn Counseling Center (BDCC) is committed to enhance your growth via DBT-informed treatment that's culturally-competent & community-based. It is my commitment to provide you an authentic therapeutic experience with practical resources to create a life that's worth living.

Are you feeling stuck in your marriage, family relationships, or personal growth? Even the strongest among us can feel lost, unsure, ambivalent, or unhappy at times. I can help you understand and manage whatever life throws at you, and how to do it successfully. I believe you have the strength not to just survive, but to truly THRIVE.

I work with all ages and populations. My advanced training and experience is working as a pediatric psychotherapist, specializing in children with anxieties and attachment disorders. I also have advanced training and experience working with couples, or individuals with an emphasis on relationships, acquiring or healing. I work with a combination of Relational techniques to develop a strong relationship that begins with a greater understanding and the ability to communicate with your partner. My training and experience also specializes in parent coaching. I have a unique training background for working with OCD, ADHD, and Autism

I believe in a compassionate approach to psychotherapy that combines valid and reliable assessments with a warm, focused attention to your emotional needs. As a clinical psychologist I can offer these objective measures of your cognitive abilities and personality traits, as well as ongoing weekly sessions tailored to provide you with active listening, understanding, and creative feedback. Working with adolescents and young adults are a particular focus of my practice.

It can be hard to ask for help sometimes when we need it most. Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about how they can manage the many demands in life, such as their relationships, careers and their lives as whole. Pushing away your needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long-term difficulties. It shouldn't be so hard to live a fulfilling life. Our team of therapists at Uplift want you to know you aren't alone. We understand how challenging it is to be present and fulfilled, thrive in your career, and support your child when they're struggling academically or with peers. We can help!

You don’t understand why your family causes you so many sleepless nights. You need someone to talk to but feel shame bringing up family issues or you don’t know where to start. You try to please everyone but you end up being the unhappy one. You cut off toxic family relationships but this leaves you feeling guilt, loneliness, and resentment. To prove yourself, you work hard and sometimes overcompensate. Past unresolved issues consume your energy, make you question yourself, and become hesitant to try a new relationship. You don’t want to be your parents but you don’t know how not to. You doubt if you can live a different life.

I utilize a client centered approach in working with adolescents and adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, and life transitions. In a safe, supportive, and non judgemental space we can explore the negative patterns in your life, work through any barriers, and move towards healing, growth, and change.

As your therapist, I'm a working partner with you in the pursuit of truth in healing and eliminating debilitating anxiousness and depressive feelings. I will meet you where you are and follow your lead on your goals. The fact that you're seeking support lets me know that you value your life and you have a wealth of strength within. I hope to be a lantern on your path, shining light on places that might be passed over, painful, or forgotten. We will pace ourselves safely on this journey towards self-knowledge and self-acceptance.

If you’re tired of the story you’re telling yourself, let’s find another one together. I love to help redefine old narratives that may have been holding you back, and I am grateful to help write a brand new story of you. Sometimes, we can tell ourselves scary stories about the future and replay the painful traumas of our past. Together, we can look at your stories and see their strengths and their challenges and how you can build a new narrative for your life. I like to help clients find their true North Star to guide them to a new meaning and purpose. I am also the world's funniest therapist.

I will work with you from a systemic perspective, integrating various therapeutic approaches to accommodate your individual and/or family's needs. I strive to provide a safe and supportive environment and I will collaborate with you to uncover what is at the root of your thoughts and feelings and will help you learn ways to cope and heal.

Are you struggling with feelings of shame, invalidation, anxiety or depression? Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed by sudden transitions in life, or struggling to navigate difficult relationships as an individual, couple or as a family? Be encouraged. You need not do it alone. Within the safety of a trusting, respectful and supportive therapeutic environment, we can collaboratively explore practical steps to help you in your journey towards flourishing.

Are you looking to begin a journey of self-exploration? Welcome, you have come to the right place. I commend you for taking an important step in creating the life that you deserve.It is not always easy to acknowledge the need for help, and I am thankful you have taken that step. I have over 6 years of experience in the field. I have worked successfully with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, self-harm, interpersonal conflict, self-esteem struggles, and life transitions. I provide a compassionate and safe environment for you to share your life story,and begin to understand your thought process, emotions, and responses.

Are you experiencing the loss of a loved one, a relationship or a job, or perhaps you have lost your sense of self and just feel stuck? Are you struggling with marriage or relationship issues or transitions in life and just don't know how to move forward? You are not alone. I believe that we all can achieve a deeper understanding of ourselves and find purpose within a safe relationship which therapy can provide.

Putting off your mental health any longer is not an option. Enroll as a client today! WellPsyche providers can help you regain control of your life and function at your best. WellPsyche is a telehealth practice only. All WellPsyche provider appointments are via Zoom, ensuring you can receive medication management and psychotherapy from the comfort of home.

For some, the pandemic has left us confused, angry, anxious – and we find ourselves trying to process, what is happening. We can find ourselves struggling with work & life balance, self-esteem & purpose, socialization & isolation, family & relationship issues, transitions & adjustments, loss & grief, and so on…I believe that how we handle stressors & conflict today, have a role in how our past relationships and experiences shape us. Generational patterns and cultural factors impact the way we move, talk, behave, & respond in this world. I would encourage you to explore your past and we would, collaboratively identify any patterns

I welcome individuals and teens. I have experience with anxiety, relationships, low motivation, goal setting, and depression. I am happy to partner with you with working through issues with relationships, career, and to collaborate on finding ways to support you living your best life. I am a firm believer that we all have the strength and capability within ourselves to accomplish our goals; therapy is a way for people to discover and be encouraged in these abilities. If you would like to schedule an appointment, please send me an email!

I have the desire to help heal people that come my way. I have over 10 years of experience working with all populations and many diagnoses.

As a parent, it can be difficult to know what your child may need to thrive and realize their potential. Understanding their behaviors and figuring out what they need may not be clear. You may wonder what else you could possibly do to support your child. You may feel like you’ve done everything, and yet still your child has difficulties. You can see your child's struggles: anxiety/fearfulness, repetitive behaviors, uncooperativeness, outbursts, lack of friends, and risky behaviors. ​As parents, these behaviors can be concerning, frustrating, and worrying. You may worry that these behaviors could hinder your child’s future.

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.