Life Coaching Therapists in San Jose, CA
Kelsi McMartin—Stuck After Trauma? EMDR
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Real- life improvements
Do anxious thoughts keep you stuck in overthinking or
self-doubt? Do you feel numb, disconnected, or like you’re
just going through the motions? If trauma, anxiety,
depression, identity questions, or relationship and family
stress keep resurfacing no matter how hard you try to
move forward, you’re not alone. In trauma-informed
therapy, you can find relief and clarity, calm your nervous
system, and start feeling more like yourself again.
Together, we’ll create space for healing, self-
understanding, and a deeper connection with the people
who matter most. I look forward to hearing your story.
Reach out now.
Real- life improvements
Do anxious thoughts keep you stuck in overthinking or
self-doubt? Do you feel numb, disconnected, or like you’re
just going through the motions? If trauma, anxiety,
depression, identity questions, or relationship and family
stress keep resurfacing no matter how hard you try to
move forward, you’re not alone. In trauma-informed
therapy, you can find relief and clarity, calm your nervous
system, and start feeling more like yourself again.
Together, we’ll create space for healing, self-
understanding, and a deeper connection with the people
who matter most. I look forward to hearing your story.
Reach out now.
An ideal client is one who is able to realize what they need and want to work on in order to achieve their goals. Helping clients work through any issues that may impede their progress to becoming better is my job and by working together these barriers can be discovered, broken down and systematically addressed in a step-by-step approach so they don't become overwhelming but realistically achieved. An essential part of the this process is to help clients gain as much insight into various issues that are barriers to their well-being.
An ideal client is one who is able to realize what they need and want to work on in order to achieve their goals. Helping clients work through any issues that may impede their progress to becoming better is my job and by working together these barriers can be discovered, broken down and systematically addressed in a step-by-step approach so they don't become overwhelming but realistically achieved. An essential part of the this process is to help clients gain as much insight into various issues that are barriers to their well-being.
I will work together with you to explore your inner life and help you develop more clarity about yourself, your previous choices in life and your relationship patterns.
I provide evidence-based mental health care delivered with compassion and empathy. I specialize in the evaluation and treatment of children, adolescents, adults, couples and families experiencing emotional, behavioral, and relationship difficulties. With over 20 years of experience in clinical psychotherapy, I have provided countless clients a non-judgmental and safe space to discover, heal, and thrive.
I will work together with you to explore your inner life and help you develop more clarity about yourself, your previous choices in life and your relationship patterns.
I provide evidence-based mental health care delivered with compassion and empathy. I specialize in the evaluation and treatment of children, adolescents, adults, couples and families experiencing emotional, behavioral, and relationship difficulties. With over 20 years of experience in clinical psychotherapy, I have provided countless clients a non-judgmental and safe space to discover, heal, and thrive.
First-Generation Asian Therapist – Asuka Garcia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
3 Endorsed
Online Only
- As a first-generation immigrant, I understand how overwhelming life in the U
As a 1st-gen immigrant, I understand the challenges of building a new life abroad through my own experiences as an international student, visa-sponsored employee, and in an intercultural marriage. I empathize with your struggles of building a new life away from home. Together, we can navigate life’s complexities and create a fulfilling, meaningful future.
- As a first-generation immigrant, I understand how overwhelming life in the U
As a 1st-gen immigrant, I understand the challenges of building a new life abroad through my own experiences as an international student, visa-sponsored employee, and in an intercultural marriage. I empathize with your struggles of building a new life away from home. Together, we can navigate life’s complexities and create a fulfilling, meaningful future.
Christine A Velasquez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Managing the demands of daily life while also trying to make sense of ongoing emotional imbalances or behavioral misalignments can feel overwhelming—whether they stem from past wounds, unhelpful habits, or fears about the future.
I have 15 years of experience and specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, dependency, and trauma using MBCT and EMDR. My practice combines insight-oriented talk therapy with innovative somatic techniques like Mindfulness and EMDR to activate the nervous system and promote sustainable change and healing.
Managing the demands of daily life while also trying to make sense of ongoing emotional imbalances or behavioral misalignments can feel overwhelming—whether they stem from past wounds, unhelpful habits, or fears about the future.
I have 15 years of experience and specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, dependency, and trauma using MBCT and EMDR. My practice combines insight-oriented talk therapy with innovative somatic techniques like Mindfulness and EMDR to activate the nervous system and promote sustainable change and healing.
I am very committed to helping individuals, couples, and families live their best life now!
My communication style is direct and assertive, with an infusion of tactfulness, compassion, genuineness, and respect. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Narrative Therapy, Person-Centered, Solution-Focused Therapy, and other Trauma-Informed Approaches based on what is a good fit for each individual.
I am very committed to helping individuals, couples, and families live their best life now!
My communication style is direct and assertive, with an infusion of tactfulness, compassion, genuineness, and respect. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Narrative Therapy, Person-Centered, Solution-Focused Therapy, and other Trauma-Informed Approaches based on what is a good fit for each individual.
I offer a warm, thoughtful space where you can be yourself and talk openly about what’s happening in your life.
This may include support around boundaries, communication, parenting, women’s issues, and other challenges that can feel overwhelming. I provide LGBTQIA+-affirming and neurodiversity-affirming care and value working with people from many different backgrounds.
I offer a warm, thoughtful space where you can be yourself and talk openly about what’s happening in your life.
This may include support around boundaries, communication, parenting, women’s issues, and other challenges that can feel overwhelming. I provide LGBTQIA+-affirming and neurodiversity-affirming care and value working with people from many different backgrounds.
I utilize CBT, trauma-informed care, mindfulness, & person-centered therapy to reduce anxiety and trauma symptoms, foster resilience, and enhance the quality of life.
I also specialize in multicultural issues and intergenerational trauma. I deeply understand the significance of cultural sensitivity and intersectionality. I utilize EMDR to address the impact of cultural, social, and systemic factors on trauma and reprocess unresolved feelings. I strive to provide culturally responsive care and offer services in Korean.
I utilize CBT, trauma-informed care, mindfulness, & person-centered therapy to reduce anxiety and trauma symptoms, foster resilience, and enhance the quality of life.
I also specialize in multicultural issues and intergenerational trauma. I deeply understand the significance of cultural sensitivity and intersectionality. I utilize EMDR to address the impact of cultural, social, and systemic factors on trauma and reprocess unresolved feelings. I strive to provide culturally responsive care and offer services in Korean.
Together we’ll explore your patterns, strengthen emotional regulation, and develop tools that help you feel grounded, connected, and more in control of your life.
You might be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns that no longer fit who you’re becoming. Maybe you’re navigating identity, family pressure, relationship challenges, or the lasting impact of trauma. You want clarity, grounding, and a space where you can show up authentically without judgment. My ideal clients are LGBTQIA+ adults, trauma survivors, and individuals ready to understand their emotions, heal old wounds, and build healthier connections with themselves and others.
Together we’ll explore your patterns, strengthen emotional regulation, and develop tools that help you feel grounded, connected, and more in control of your life.
You might be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns that no longer fit who you’re becoming. Maybe you’re navigating identity, family pressure, relationship challenges, or the lasting impact of trauma. You want clarity, grounding, and a space where you can show up authentically without judgment. My ideal clients are LGBTQIA+ adults, trauma survivors, and individuals ready to understand their emotions, heal old wounds, and build healthier connections with themselves and others.
Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, and reaching out for support is a powerful step toward healing and growth.
For more than 30 years, my work has been guided by a deep commitment to helping people recognize their inner strengths and develop solutions that align with their values, culture, and lived experiences. My approach is collaborative and respectful, honoring each person’s unique story and pace.
Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, and reaching out for support is a powerful step toward healing and growth.
For more than 30 years, my work has been guided by a deep commitment to helping people recognize their inner strengths and develop solutions that align with their values, culture, and lived experiences. My approach is collaborative and respectful, honoring each person’s unique story and pace.
As your therapist, my goal is to collaborate with you in managing trauma-related symptoms and moving toward a more meaningful, fulfilling life.
I utilize DBT, IFS, ACT, and the Trauma-Resilience Model to support clients in unpacking and processing traumatic experiences at their own pace, always through a trauma-informed lens. By exploring these emotions safely, clients can gain new perspectives on their trauma, reclaim their lives, and build new habits that foster lasting positive change.
As your therapist, my goal is to collaborate with you in managing trauma-related symptoms and moving toward a more meaningful, fulfilling life.
I utilize DBT, IFS, ACT, and the Trauma-Resilience Model to support clients in unpacking and processing traumatic experiences at their own pace, always through a trauma-informed lens. By exploring these emotions safely, clients can gain new perspectives on their trauma, reclaim their lives, and build new habits that foster lasting positive change.
I work with adults and young adults navigating ADHD, anxiety, overwhelm, self-esteem concerns, emotional regulation, relationship stress, and life transitions.
My approach to therapy is warm, empowering, practical, and personalized. I draw from CBT, DBT, ACT, and executive functioning support, while tailoring our work to your needs, goals, and pace. I focus on helping clients better understand themselves, strengthen coping skills, and make meaningful changes that feel realistic, supportive, and manageable.
I work with adults and young adults navigating ADHD, anxiety, overwhelm, self-esteem concerns, emotional regulation, relationship stress, and life transitions.
My approach to therapy is warm, empowering, practical, and personalized. I draw from CBT, DBT, ACT, and executive functioning support, while tailoring our work to your needs, goals, and pace. I focus on helping clients better understand themselves, strengthen coping skills, and make meaningful changes that feel realistic, supportive, and manageable.
For over 20 years, I've been honored to help people find their way through difficult times, whether they're facing life transitions, struggling with stress and anxiety, navigating depression, grieving a loss, or dealing with sleep issues.
As a Clinical Psychologist, I've dedicated my career to helping others. I have provided therapy for many years, served as a national consultant on mental health initiatives, and lectured at Stanford & VA.
For over 20 years, I've been honored to help people find their way through difficult times, whether they're facing life transitions, struggling with stress and anxiety, navigating depression, grieving a loss, or dealing with sleep issues.
As a Clinical Psychologist, I've dedicated my career to helping others. I have provided therapy for many years, served as a national consultant on mental health initiatives, and lectured at Stanford & VA.
I am particularly comfortable treating individuals dealing with stress management, trauma, and life transitions.
Hello! I’m Jonathan Bibriesca, a licensed therapist specializing in Clinical Social Work. My approach to therapy is collaborative and client-centered, focusing on creating a safe space for exploration and growth. I primarily work with individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, work-related stress, migrating trauma, and generational trauma, and I aim to empower my clients through evidence-based techniques tailored to their unique needs.
I am particularly comfortable treating individuals dealing with stress management, trauma, and life transitions.
Hello! I’m Jonathan Bibriesca, a licensed therapist specializing in Clinical Social Work. My approach to therapy is collaborative and client-centered, focusing on creating a safe space for exploration and growth. I primarily work with individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, work-related stress, migrating trauma, and generational trauma, and I aim to empower my clients through evidence-based techniques tailored to their unique needs.
Do you feel big emotions deeply? Are you highly-sensitive to your environment and to others? Do you feel out of control of your emotions and have a hard time coming back to center? Do you feel like your brain works differently than other peoples? Do you feel different? I specialize in treating highly-sensitive, neurodivergent, and deeply feeling people living with ADHD, Autism, Trauma & Anxiety. All of these can feel like a loss of control and it can be a really hard place to be in without support. I provide neurodivergent affirming and gender-affirming care and work with the LGBTQ community.
Do you feel big emotions deeply? Are you highly-sensitive to your environment and to others? Do you feel out of control of your emotions and have a hard time coming back to center? Do you feel like your brain works differently than other peoples? Do you feel different? I specialize in treating highly-sensitive, neurodivergent, and deeply feeling people living with ADHD, Autism, Trauma & Anxiety. All of these can feel like a loss of control and it can be a really hard place to be in without support. I provide neurodivergent affirming and gender-affirming care and work with the LGBTQ community.
I work to support individuals, families & couples struggling with life changes from early childhood years to the end of life stages; in my work, I often engage my client's natural support system (with my client's consent) in the change process.
I have knowledge and understanding of a variety of evidence-based interventions- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). I received my Master in Social Work from the University of Chicago in 1996 and have been providing mental health services since.
I work to support individuals, families & couples struggling with life changes from early childhood years to the end of life stages; in my work, I often engage my client's natural support system (with my client's consent) in the change process.
I have knowledge and understanding of a variety of evidence-based interventions- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). I received my Master in Social Work from the University of Chicago in 1996 and have been providing mental health services since.
During our initial session, I look forward to getting to know you and what brings you to therapy at this time in your life.
I am a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker certified in Individual Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with more than half a decade of experience working with youth, adults, and older adults in both English and Spanish. I earned my Master’s in Social Work from the California State University of Fullerton, specializing in community mental health.
During our initial session, I look forward to getting to know you and what brings you to therapy at this time in your life.
I am a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker certified in Individual Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with more than half a decade of experience working with youth, adults, and older adults in both English and Spanish. I earned my Master’s in Social Work from the California State University of Fullerton, specializing in community mental health.
I will help you navigate unique and complex life difficulties.
My my name is Amanda Andersen and I am an EMDR, Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in OR, WI and CA. I offer in-person sessions in my office located in Ashland OR and tele-health services in CA and WI. After our first session, clients typically tell me they feel grounded and empowered to take the next step in our therapy journey. I want to hear your story and understand your world. I work from an acceptance and integration framework to help support you in reaching your highest self.
Clinical Supervision Offered for Associates.
I will help you navigate unique and complex life difficulties.
My my name is Amanda Andersen and I am an EMDR, Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in OR, WI and CA. I offer in-person sessions in my office located in Ashland OR and tele-health services in CA and WI. After our first session, clients typically tell me they feel grounded and empowered to take the next step in our therapy journey. I want to hear your story and understand your world. I work from an acceptance and integration framework to help support you in reaching your highest self.
Clinical Supervision Offered for Associates.
I understand that life can feel overwhelming at times, whether a child is struggling with big emotions, a teen is facing stress or change, or a parent is feeling unsure or stuck.
I have extensive experience working with children and adults on the Autism Spectrum, as well as supporting their families. I take a practical, goal-oriented approach that helps clients build skills, increase confidence, and navigate challenges in everyday life.
I understand that life can feel overwhelming at times, whether a child is struggling with big emotions, a teen is facing stress or change, or a parent is feeling unsure or stuck.
I have extensive experience working with children and adults on the Autism Spectrum, as well as supporting their families. I take a practical, goal-oriented approach that helps clients build skills, increase confidence, and navigate challenges in everyday life.
Clients are supported in gaining awareness, understanding, and skills to manage and transform the troubling thoughts, emotions, and behaviors they experience as the consequences of adverse and/or traumatic experiences, that are interfering with leading a healthy, well-functioning life.
The clients that I typically work with are struggling with symptoms of traumatic stress disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, behavioral dysregulation, and addictive behaviors. Clients who gain the most benefit from my services are those who are willing to prioritize themselves, not their conditions or diagnoses.
Clients are supported in gaining awareness, understanding, and skills to manage and transform the troubling thoughts, emotions, and behaviors they experience as the consequences of adverse and/or traumatic experiences, that are interfering with leading a healthy, well-functioning life.
The clients that I typically work with are struggling with symptoms of traumatic stress disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, behavioral dysregulation, and addictive behaviors. Clients who gain the most benefit from my services are those who are willing to prioritize themselves, not their conditions or diagnoses.
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