Optum Therapists in San Jose, CA

It is believed that the healing process begins with a therapeutic relationship. My genuineness and humorous personality helps me build a strong connection and relationship with you to begin this journey. Through this foundation, you will learn how to develop healthy relationships with people in your own life. You might also need a safe and non-judgmental space to gain confidence to share and express what you are unable to with people in your life. My directive approach will challenge you to take what you learn in therapy and make changes that you need to reach the ideal life that you want to live!

I am a master degree level strength based client-centered mental health professional. I am licenced in California, Washington State and Oregon. I have over 19 years of experience working with individuals, couples and families. I have worked in outpatient and inpatient mental health clinics, inpatient hospitals, helping Individuals and families learn to cope and manage chronic illness, family illness and trauma.

Are you feeling sad, anxious and overwhelmed? Do you feel angry and frustrated at life? Do you find yourself feeling lost, stuck in old patterns and scared that life will never change? You are not alone. Making changes in life may seem overwhelming. I am here to help! No matter your story, I believe that we all have within us the strength and courage to create a life filled with joy, connection and peace. It may feel difficult to make the decision to embark on a new journey in life through psychotherapy. Often, the first step of reaching out can be the hardest. I am here for you and look forward to guiding you through your journey.

Thank you for stopping by my page and beginning your therapeutic journey. Together, we'll work towards building an authentic relationship where I will do my best to support you in addressing your needs, wants, and barriers to living the kind of life you want. Therapy can be a challenging space to step in to, and a deeply fulfilling one that can provide us with the ability to slow down and catch up with ourselves. By allowing ourselves the space to reflect on lived experiences, we begin a journey to better understanding ourselves, our histories, and how those affect the way we show up in the world, and our relationships.

My goal is to always create a space where my clients can be open and honest without fear of judgment. I strive to actively listen to and understand my clients' struggles and goals for their lives. I have been working in mental health for ten years, using evidence-based modalities to treat anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and relationship issues. Whether you are looking to treat a specific problem in your life or just need a listening ear, I would be honored to be part of your journey! My very special gift is making people feel calm and comfortable while exploring vulnerable areas in their lives.

Attention Young Adults! Are you struggling with parents who still want to treat you like you're a teenager? You've handled the pressure of school, work, and relationships, but don't seem to get credit from the people who claim to know you best. Adulting is hard! I've had the pleasure of supporting young adults and families for many years, but I'm still young enough to remember what that was like. If you're going through big life changes and looking for support from someone who's NOT your parent, reach out today. I love working with people of diverse backgrounds, values, and perspectives, so rest assured I want to hear your story.

Allow me to offer you a safe place to begin to tell your story of pain, loss, and worry. You will be listened to and validated; learning and developing new, updated coping skills to begin your healing process. It's possible to move forward with positive change & resolutions. I will guide you through the process of healing with support for change. Allow yourself to heal, re-claim your life and connect with yourself.

ATTENTION PROFESSIONALS STRUGGLING WITH HIGH ANXIETY AND/OR RELATIONSHIP ISSUES (AT WORK OR HOME): You really want to talk with someone, but you're not sure who to trust. When you describe tough challenges at work or with your family, you want someone who GETS IT. The last thing you need is to discover that your counselor has too little experience to bring any new solutions to the table. You're looking for someone who's "BEEN THERE AND DONE THAT." Someone who inspires confidence with the way they approach their work, and someone who's already solved the problems you're dealing with.

points in our lives, and the result of that can cause emotional distress or frustrations. My goal is to provide you with a supportive environment where these life stressors can be explored and processed. I rely on various treatment modalities and techniques to help you address your concerns, including cognitive-behavioral therapy and problem-solving therapy. Some of the issues I have helped clients manage to include mood symptoms, life changes, or trauma.

As a therapist, my biggest reward is to see my clients transformed after being healed from issues with mood swings, relationships, parenting, cultural conflicts, family origin, past traumatic experiences, and abuse. I care deeply for each of my clients and I do my best to ensure that each and every one of them gets the help he or she seeks.

Hi there! If you don’t have experience with therapy, don’t know what it is like, or where to begin, no problem. I’m glad you’re here. I appreciate your strength for seeking support. My name is Yen, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the Bay Area, California. And for the ones who have done therapy before, my therapeutic approach consists of a combination of CBT, DBT, mindfulness, strength-based, solution focused, and client centered. There’s no one-size fits all type of deal here. I will take the time to get to know you and work with you on this journey to see what’s best fitting while working with you.

It takes courage to reach out for support. Often people reach out when their usual strategies to manage their life fail, and they feel stuck. Are you feeling like you can't think or talk your way out of your unhappiness? The role of the therapist is as a facilitator or guide to help you identify the patterns that are no longer working for you, and develop strategies to heal and change. I will work with you to develop a plan in therapy that meets your individual needs and goals. My style is to give a combination of compassion, honest feedback, non-judgment, humor, and warmth.

You will face many defeats in your life, but never let yourself be defeated by Maya Angelou. Life is full of positive moments where the strength to define ourselves and develop skills to live more fully are easily found. But when life becomes whittled with challenges, stress, and struggles, the test then becomes learning to navigate our feelings, recognize our thoughts, and make changes in our behavior to live more wholly. Most of the time we are capable of handling life’s stresses, but sometimes things can get too overwhelming and stressful, and we need help.

My name is Nima Robert Zahedi. I was born in Oklahoma City in 1969. In 1996, I received my bachelor’s degree in psychology from California State University Fullerton. In 2002, I received my master’s degree in social work from California State University Long Beach. In 2017, I received my doctorate in clinical psychology from California Southern University where I graduated summa cum laude.

Resolution, purpose, change, and serenity... Life is a daily "act" which is never-ending - always in session. Do you ask yourself, "How do I turn off,?" How do I manage life?" "How did I get here?" Through collaborative efforts to get you where you'd like to be, we will explore and work towards the solutions and goals that you desire to accomplish.

—I am currently accepting video clients—Good therapy is a process of opening up to our unique emotions and desires, and learning how to talk about and act on them successfully. This work is often portrayed as difficult, but at its best it is enlivening, even enjoyable. My work is devoted to helping people achieve this. I specialize in supporting those struggling with depression, anxiety, anger, trauma, and grief, who are motivated to grow.

Welcome! In life, we all encounter challenges and stress. I am here to help you and I will create a warm and collaborative therapeutic environment to work together on your goals. I offer a non-pathologizing and empowering understanding of human issues to make the changes you wish to manifest in life.

Things aren't going well in your relationships and at work. You find yourself frustrated, confused and don't want the stress to continue to ruin your life. You find yourself dwelling on your mistakes and struggling in your relationships. You've been through some difficult times in your life and you wonder if your past issues are negatively impacting you in the present.

Do you feel lost and confused? Have a sense that the emotional difficulties you are having have some deeper root that you are just not in touch with? Are you curious to look deeper into what is behind your automatic feelings, thoughts and behaviors, and find more clarify and self understanding?