Marriage Counseling Therapists in San Jose, CA
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Misao Takano
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Welcome! As a Licensed
Marriage
and Family therapist, I am passionate and dedicated to helping my clients overcome personal difficulties, and experiencing hope and change. Therapy works powerful way when therapist and client work together in a safe place to help you heal. My style of counseling is client’s strength based, time effective and solution focused. My clients walk away from my office feeling lighter, freer, and hopeful. They feel excited to live their lives again.
Diane C Petroni
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified
Verified
in Clinical Psychology and a License in
Marriage
and Family Therapy, I have training in EMDR, Hypnotherapy, Eating Disorders, Alcoholism, PTSD, OCD, and Couples Therapy.
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Essential Peace of Mind Marriage & Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, BS, MPA, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
My professional goal is to empower adults, adolescents, transitional age youth, and children to overcome mental, emotional, behavioral, and social limitations in order to significantly improve ones' personal, family, academia, occupational, and social interactions. My therapeutic approach is from a clinical and holistic specialized perspective. I am a Licensed
Marriage
and Family Therapist (CA BBS 114176) and I have worked with over 300 Serious and Persistent Mentally Ill (SPMI), Co-occurring, Military, and Incarcerated individuals as well as their families, since 2010 in both outpatient and inpatient settings.
Misty Batch, LMFT, Telehealth Services Available
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, PPS
Verified
Verified
I see children, individuals, and couples dealing with a broad range of issues such as personal growth struggles in adulthood,
marital
/relationship discord, behavioral challenges in children/adolescents, parenting/discipline issues, stress, depression, and anxiety. I am clinically trained to work with victims of crime around trauma as well as to facilitate The Work of Byron Katie.
Savita Carothers
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Savita Carothers, is a Licensed
Marriage
Family Therapist (LMFT), with 16 years of experience working with individuals, couples and youth and families. She will meet you where you are comfortable and willing to go, specializing in helping individuals to overcome depression, anxiety, trauma, families in crisis, sexual abuse,
marriage
and partnership struggles adolescents, and parenting issues. Her therapeutic approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) ; Solution Focused and Family Systems.
Deborah Kjar
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I believe living a successful life is a process. I have to laugh at the expression,"Expect the Unexpected," because it is so true! In order to navigate through a life of uncertainty, you may need support or guidance during the more difficult stages. I am here so you don't have to go it alone. My goal is to create a safe environment for you to explore your personal needs. I would be honored to assist you with navigating life transitions such as job relocations,
marriage
conflicts, parenting challenges, major life decisions or empty nest syndrome.
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Eva Karolina Gagnon
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Welcome to my bio! The decision to pursue therapy is a courageous one, & finding the right therapist can feel daunting but it is possible. I'm a Licensed
Marriage
& Family Therapist in CA with 15+ yrs experience serving clients who desire to heal from anxiety, depression & challenging life transitions across the lifespan. I'm passionate about empowering others to bring their life, career, & relationships into thriving alignment in order to experience more authentic joy, abundance & fulfillment. You are more than capable & worthy of experiencing the change you deeply desire, & I would be honored to be a part of your healing journey.
San Jose, CA 95120
& Online
Waitlist for new clients
Sharon Wang
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, 111785
Verified
Verified
We all want happiness. However, we could lose clarity that has once helped us make healthy decisions when life prompts us with challenging situations:
marital
problems, family discord, difficult parent-child relationships, acculturation issues, individual psychological problems, spiritual crisis, personal existential crisis, or transitional life issues. My calling is to help people find happiness, whether by developing new insights into their troubling predicaments, increasing mutual understanding amongst family members through effective communication, empowering human diversity, thereby fostering a satisfactory outcome.
Not accepting new clients
Carol Campbell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
My graduate degree is in
marriage
and family counseling.
Looking for some relief from the trouble life has sent your way? Talking with an experienced and highly respected MFT like me could be very helpful. I am good at listening to help folks who are depressed, anxious, worried, confused, guilty, or just overwhelmed by circumstances. I work with adults and couples. Many of my patients are therapists themselves, which I take as a big vote of trust and confidence. I think you will find me to be sensitive, compassionate, intelligent, and full of conviction about how therapy can make lives better.
Ed Sarrett
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified
Verified
In my work as a classroom teacher, high school soccer coach, guidance counselor,
marriage
and family therapist, husband and parent, I've gained valuable experiences about relationships of all sorts, and I rely on the learning from these roles to support my clients in the changes they are hoping to make in their lives.
I want to work closely with my clients to develop a collaborative and respectful relationship. Clients who are facing difficulties in their lives, and who feel that they need to make changes in their relationships with others and with themselves, will find in their work with me a compassionate, supportive, non-judgmental and empathic listener.
Hua Zhong
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Verified
Verified
Is your
marriage
in the crisis of divorce? Are you struggling with a recent breakup? Is your child addicted to the internet or video games? Do you wish to improve communication between your family members? I support people seeking relief from their pain, grief, anger, anxiety, and fears. I am interested in improving people's lives through introspection, self-awareness, creative expression, and genuine human connection.
Kent Campbell
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified
Verified
Looking for therapy in the South Bay? I am a psychotherapist working with men and women in my office conveniently located near Hamilton Avenue and Highway 17. Whether you are looking to improve your
marriage
, job, social life, family life, sex life, or to feel alive and well, I can help guide you through the use of mainstream counseling techniques to help you make desired changes in your life. I generally work with successful people who are looking to change frustrating patterns to do more of what they want to in life - whether better relationships, feelings, or understanding what you do want.
Adrian R. Medina
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
So, when you're to ready to create change -- be it saving your
marriage
, improving communication skills, parenting, or resolving depression or anxiety, or just figuring yourself out -- I am here to help.
Pick me! Pick me! :-) Hi, I'm Adrian. I absolutely love this work and, with 25 plus years of experience, I am still energized by it. Many of my clients tried just about everything before deciding that therapy was their best solution. Making changes in our lives and getting clear on what we need to change can be very difficult. Psychotherapy can help you let go of patterns and beliefs, often subconscious, that aren't working for you. And changing our assumptions about the world and improving our relationships can result in profoundly positive change and a life worth celebrating!
Carmen Enciso-Steinberg
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
In addition I have a special interest in working with couples, doing pre-
marital
counseling, couples counseling, and divorce counseling; I enjoy working with cross-cultural and interfaith couples.
Are you constantly feeling frustrated and overwhelmed? Are you experiencing difficulties in your relationships? I would like to help you achieve a sense of peace and connection so that you can lead a satisfying and meaningful life. I work in a compassionate manner by listening to you and focusing on the issues you want to work on. I use evidenced based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness to bring you relief from difficult feelings and thoughts that accompany depression and anxiety.
Catherine ( Pei-Fang) Chiu
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, 113185, ATR-BC, 17-232
Verified
Verified
I am an experienced, board-certified
marriage
family therapist. My multi-cultural life experience equipped me to guide you through your unique life challenges. During the first visit, we will identify how therapy can best help your own unique life situation. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support you.
Talk-a-While, Child & Family Therapy Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Our team consists of experienced, fully-licensed therapists that provide outpatient therapeutic services for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families based on a relational theory framework where each individual can learn the importance of mutual empathy and empowerment within their current relationships. My name is Karina and I am the Co-Founder of Talk-a-While, Child & Family Therapy Center PC. I’m a licensed
Marriage
and Family Therapist and I specialize in working with children and adolescents with neurodiverse challenges; however, I also enjoy working with adults and couples.
Leah Elvitsky, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I work with couples also who want to get their
marriage
back on track.
Are you feeling not good enough, guilty, confused, sensitive, anxious, or depressed? If you are going through a major life transition and can use a therapist who empowers you, gets you energized about life, helps you find your emotional balance and helps you see your transition from a different point of view then let’s get started! In couples or individual therapy, I can help you to focus on your goals, teach you how to self-soothe, manage stress and anxiety, keep depression in check and calm anger with strategies that are unique to you and your lifestyle. Please email, text or call today for a free consultation.
Mariann C. Tymn, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
Verified
Do you need help to make changes in your life? My main areas of interest & experience include parenting issues, LGBTQ issues, sexual abuse, trauma (childhood & recent),
marriage
/relationship problems, depression, ADHD, & career counseling. I have worked with individuals, couples, and families from diverse cultures, ethnicities, and sexual/gender orientation. My work with you begins by providing a safe and non-judging place for you to talk about your needs. We will work together to help you make positive changes in your life. I am happy to answer any questions about how I work and how therapy might work for you.
Waitlist for new clients
Dr. Invia A. Betjoseph
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT, CSAT
Verified
9 Endorsed
Verified
9 Endorsed
I'm a Licensed
Marriage
and Family Therapist, Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, trained in EMDR specializing in sex addictions, couples therapy and trauma.
Do you find yourself making excuses for your secret, compulsive sexual behaviors, thinking that you can stop at any time? You may think that watching porn is not a big deal, because "Everybody does it." The truth is you have been saying, "This is the last time" for years now, and if you are in a committed relationship, then your partner is feeling angry, betrayed and confused. Problematic sexual behaviors can leave you feeling shame and guilt fraught with fear and anxiety. For 15 years, by creating a safe and confidential environment, using specific tools, I have helped distressed people move past their damaging choices and heal.
Albert Pignataro
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Hello! Welcome to the private practice of Albert Pignataro, MFT. I am a licensed
marriage
and family therapist (MFC 53486) practicing in Willow Glen, San Jose. I have over 9 years of experience providing therapy to adults, youth and families in individual therapy, couples counseling, and group therapy. I work with hetero and LGBTQ+ clients, and I normally work with adults and young adults (ages 18-25+). I provide a safe and non-judgmental therapeutic setting to my clients to explore what moves them to reach for healing and growth.
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Marriage Counseling Therapists
How does marriage counseling work?
Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.
How long does marriage counseling typically last?
Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.
Is marriage counseling effective?
Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.
Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.