Somatic Therapists in San Jose, CA
Do you find yourself feeling anxious, depressed, angry, and overwhelmed? Do you continue to repeat the same patterns of being in unhealthy relationships, engaging in harmful behaviors that are not serving you in a good way, and continuously trying to find a way to numb the pain? I am a process-oriented and trauma-informed therapist who meets clients where they are at. I draw from the psychodynamic approach focusing on bringing the unconscious to the conscious to get to the root of the issue and explore defense mechanisms that have been adapted along the way.
Do you find yourself feeling anxious, depressed, angry, and overwhelmed? Do you continue to repeat the same patterns of being in unhealthy relationships, engaging in harmful behaviors that are not serving you in a good way, and continuously trying to find a way to numb the pain? I am a process-oriented and trauma-informed therapist who meets clients where they are at. I draw from the psychodynamic approach focusing on bringing the unconscious to the conscious to get to the root of the issue and explore defense mechanisms that have been adapted along the way.
Life events and situations can leave us feeling depressed, misunderstood and unmotivated to move forward. Are you struggling with self-doubt or shame? Feeling unsatisfied with how you are living your life? Beliefs about our past, traumas, and unskillful coping skills can slow down our healing process and keep us from being our best self. In our work together, I support your process to unlock patterns and beliefs that leave you feeling stuck.
Life events and situations can leave us feeling depressed, misunderstood and unmotivated to move forward. Are you struggling with self-doubt or shame? Feeling unsatisfied with how you are living your life? Beliefs about our past, traumas, and unskillful coping skills can slow down our healing process and keep us from being our best self. In our work together, I support your process to unlock patterns and beliefs that leave you feeling stuck.
We go to the root using Brainspotting, IFS, and somatic work to access the parts of yourself that talk therapy alone can't reach.
Clients come to my practice looking for a therapist who can get to the root of their problem. We may be a good fit if you're tired of repeating the same patterns and ready to do something different. I help clients overcome anxiety, set boundaries, process unresolved trauma, and improve relationships. I work with clients who are feeling stuck but have the desire to improve. I believe therapy should help you create real, lasting change—not just help you get through another week.
We go to the root using Brainspotting, IFS, and somatic work to access the parts of yourself that talk therapy alone can't reach.
Clients come to my practice looking for a therapist who can get to the root of their problem. We may be a good fit if you're tired of repeating the same patterns and ready to do something different. I help clients overcome anxiety, set boundaries, process unresolved trauma, and improve relationships. I work with clients who are feeling stuck but have the desire to improve. I believe therapy should help you create real, lasting change—not just help you get through another week.
I use CBT, DBT, IFS, Somatic, Psychodynamic, & EMDR Therapy.
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? Have you always felt 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 use CBT, DBT, IFS, Somatic, Psychodynamic, & EMDR Therapy.
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? Have you always felt 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.
Our therapists offer transpersonal , mindfulness, somatic and solution-focused approaches, with training in Flash, Pain Reprocessing Therapy, ACT, CBT/CBT-I, and hypnotherapy.
At Gentle Path, we specialize in supporting individuals navigating the lasting effects of trauma — whether stemming from childhood adversity, intimate partner violence, medical trauma, motor vehicle accidents, or brain injuries. While our foundation is in trauma recovery, our work extends to all those facing the challenges of depression, anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, grief and loss.
Our therapists include:
- Irma Garcia, LCSW (bilingual in Spanish and English)
- Sheryl Drozd, MFT (Offering sessions in person in Redwood City)
- Christie Pfalzgraf, MFT
- Tammy Cabral, MFT, LPCC
- Diana Linn, PsyD, MFT, CMH
Our therapists offer transpersonal , mindfulness, somatic and solution-focused approaches, with training in Flash, Pain Reprocessing Therapy, ACT, CBT/CBT-I, and hypnotherapy.
At Gentle Path, we specialize in supporting individuals navigating the lasting effects of trauma — whether stemming from childhood adversity, intimate partner violence, medical trauma, motor vehicle accidents, or brain injuries. While our foundation is in trauma recovery, our work extends to all those facing the challenges of depression, anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, grief and loss.
Our therapists include:
- Irma Garcia, LCSW (bilingual in Spanish and English)
- Sheryl Drozd, MFT (Offering sessions in person in Redwood City)
- Christie Pfalzgraf, MFT
- Tammy Cabral, MFT, LPCC
- Diana Linn, PsyD, MFT, CMH
Are you experiencing challenges dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship/family issues, and trauma/PTSD? Due to these symptoms, we can be in too much emotional pain and feel too stuck to reframe our perceptions or to find solutions to our problems. Childhood or recent trauma can cause emotional distress that can be difficult to process. I am here to support you in working through unresolved trauma and guide you toward healing. Therefore, you can feel empowered, rejuvenated, and enthusiastic about life again.
Are you experiencing challenges dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship/family issues, and trauma/PTSD? Due to these symptoms, we can be in too much emotional pain and feel too stuck to reframe our perceptions or to find solutions to our problems. Childhood or recent trauma can cause emotional distress that can be difficult to process. I am here to support you in working through unresolved trauma and guide you toward healing. Therefore, you can feel empowered, rejuvenated, and enthusiastic about life again.
You've tried so many things but they just aren't working. There's a nagging thought that maybe something's wrong with you. The thoughts keep coming, you get in repetitive cycling arguments with your partner and despite your best efforts, you keep circling back to this feeling. These are common experiences of my clients. Together, we can figure out how to shift out of those cycles of disconnection, frustration, or criticism. Real change isn’t just about knowing what to do, it’s about learning how to connect differently both with yourself and with the people you care for.
You've tried so many things but they just aren't working. There's a nagging thought that maybe something's wrong with you. The thoughts keep coming, you get in repetitive cycling arguments with your partner and despite your best efforts, you keep circling back to this feeling. These are common experiences of my clients. Together, we can figure out how to shift out of those cycles of disconnection, frustration, or criticism. Real change isn’t just about knowing what to do, it’s about learning how to connect differently both with yourself and with the people you care for.
I draw on somatic approaches alongside evidence-based modalities like DBT, and motivational interviewing.
Many clients seek me out for my ability to integrate cutting-edge tools like neurofeedback and biofeedback with talk therapy to address a wide range of life challenges. Grounded in neuroscience and guided by compassion, my approach goes beyond symptom relief to explore root causes of distress, often held in the body. I emphasize restorative practices, quiet over calm, and helping you decouple physiological, behavioral, and cognitive responses to stress. The goal isn't just relief — it's resilience.
I draw on somatic approaches alongside evidence-based modalities like DBT, and motivational interviewing.
Many clients seek me out for my ability to integrate cutting-edge tools like neurofeedback and biofeedback with talk therapy to address a wide range of life challenges. Grounded in neuroscience and guided by compassion, my approach goes beyond symptom relief to explore root causes of distress, often held in the body. I emphasize restorative practices, quiet over calm, and helping you decouple physiological, behavioral, and cognitive responses to stress. The goal isn't just relief — it's resilience.
Kelsi McMartin—Stuck After Trauma? EMDR
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
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.
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.
I integrate somatic exercises, cognitive behavior therapy, and mindfulness in my sessions to help with trauma symptoms, anxiety, depression, and stress to provide you relief.
Are you someone who looks like they have it all figured out on the outside — successful career, the right relationship, status — and yet you feel anxious or unfulfilled? Have you been navigating a major life transition recently? Are you caught between two cultures or trying to find peace and purpose within a chaotic and unpredictable world? Wherever you are in your journey, please know that I see you and I understand.
I integrate somatic exercises, cognitive behavior therapy, and mindfulness in my sessions to help with trauma symptoms, anxiety, depression, and stress to provide you relief.
Are you someone who looks like they have it all figured out on the outside — successful career, the right relationship, status — and yet you feel anxious or unfulfilled? Have you been navigating a major life transition recently? Are you caught between two cultures or trying to find peace and purpose within a chaotic and unpredictable world? Wherever you are in your journey, please know that I see you and I understand.
Being a firm believer of mind-body connection, my therapeutic approach revolves around an integrated blend of behavioral strategies and somatic techniques.
You may struggle with emotions that sometimes feel overwhelming and other times hard to access, or find yourself repeating painful patterns in relationships. Perhaps you fear rejection, feel easily irritated, or understand your patterns intellectually but still struggle to change them. You may want to have more awareness of your emotions and improve your relationships. I can help you develop a deeper understanding of yourself, regulate difficult emotions, change patterns that keep you stuck, and build healthier relationships. I also welcome clients seeking culturally responsive therapy and offer services in English and Cantonese.
Being a firm believer of mind-body connection, my therapeutic approach revolves around an integrated blend of behavioral strategies and somatic techniques.
You may struggle with emotions that sometimes feel overwhelming and other times hard to access, or find yourself repeating painful patterns in relationships. Perhaps you fear rejection, feel easily irritated, or understand your patterns intellectually but still struggle to change them. You may want to have more awareness of your emotions and improve your relationships. I can help you develop a deeper understanding of yourself, regulate difficult emotions, change patterns that keep you stuck, and build healthier relationships. I also welcome clients seeking culturally responsive therapy and offer services in English and Cantonese.
Avoid the commute and try Online therapy! I am certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). A very effective and helpful therapy that cuts talk time in half, and focuses on releasing present and past emotional distress. I also use the latest mindfulness techniques, among others, to provide you with a personalizad and comprehensive treatment. It is not uncommon for someone to find themselves in a state of emotional reaction, due to negative childhood experiences, life challenges, trauma or constant relationship problems. This is not only an emotional response, but a physical and spiritual one as well.
Avoid the commute and try Online therapy! I am certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). A very effective and helpful therapy that cuts talk time in half, and focuses on releasing present and past emotional distress. I also use the latest mindfulness techniques, among others, to provide you with a personalizad and comprehensive treatment. It is not uncommon for someone to find themselves in a state of emotional reaction, due to negative childhood experiences, life challenges, trauma or constant relationship problems. This is not only an emotional response, but a physical and spiritual one as well.
I work at the intersection of somatic therapy and depth psychology — beneath the story, into what your body has been holding.
Maybe you've spent so much of your life becoming who everyone else needed you to be that you've forgotten what it feels like to simply be yourself. You may look like you're holding it all together, yet something inside still feels disconnected, heavy, or missing.
I work at the intersection of somatic therapy and depth psychology — beneath the story, into what your body has been holding.
Maybe you've spent so much of your life becoming who everyone else needed you to be that you've forgotten what it feels like to simply be yourself. You may look like you're holding it all together, yet something inside still feels disconnected, heavy, or missing.
Life can be complicated, and there isn’t a handbook for managing issues like anxiety, depression, addiction, and relationships. It’s important to know that you’re not alone, and these challenges are opportunities for growth. You’re probably here because you feel it’s time to “do something different.” Let our team at Meridian Counseling guide you on this journey.
Life can be complicated, and there isn’t a handbook for managing issues like anxiety, depression, addiction, and relationships. It’s important to know that you’re not alone, and these challenges are opportunities for growth. You’re probably here because you feel it’s time to “do something different.” Let our team at Meridian Counseling guide you on this journey.
Something's gotten in the way of the life you want to be living.
Maybe it's OCD ; the relentless loop of doubt, the "what ifs," the exhausting rituals. Maybe it's trauma that lives in your body long after the events have passed. Maybe it's the particular kind of depletion that comes from being the person everyone else leans on.
Whatever brought you here, you don't have to navigate it alone. My approach is rooted in collaboration, honoring your strengths and nurturing the connections already within you.
Something's gotten in the way of the life you want to be living.
Maybe it's OCD ; the relentless loop of doubt, the "what ifs," the exhausting rituals. Maybe it's trauma that lives in your body long after the events have passed. Maybe it's the particular kind of depletion that comes from being the person everyone else leans on.
Whatever brought you here, you don't have to navigate it alone. My approach is rooted in collaboration, honoring your strengths and nurturing the connections already within you.
I utilize mindfulness, narrative dialogue, parts work, and somatic experiencing, with training in Brainspotting and traditional talk therapies to support clients on their healing journey.
Do you feel stuck, unworthy, or unsure about yourself and your choices? Do you struggle to find joy, move through your feelings, or feel consumed by your thoughts? Life is full of challenges that can leave us feeling lost, confused, disconnected, or even hopeless. We can distract ourselves with our work, technology, and sometimes healthy habits. It can feel like we’re stuck in a loop that makes life feel like it’s not our own. At times, it may feel like we’re all alone. Like no one else understands. And we can’t share what we’re going through with anyone around us. All we need is someone to listen. Someone to care.
I utilize mindfulness, narrative dialogue, parts work, and somatic experiencing, with training in Brainspotting and traditional talk therapies to support clients on their healing journey.
Do you feel stuck, unworthy, or unsure about yourself and your choices? Do you struggle to find joy, move through your feelings, or feel consumed by your thoughts? Life is full of challenges that can leave us feeling lost, confused, disconnected, or even hopeless. We can distract ourselves with our work, technology, and sometimes healthy habits. It can feel like we’re stuck in a loop that makes life feel like it’s not our own. At times, it may feel like we’re all alone. Like no one else understands. And we can’t share what we’re going through with anyone around us. All we need is someone to listen. Someone to care.
I believe in the capacity for people to make incredible change and growth in their lives. But it isn't easy! Regardless of the particular challenge you may be facing, with the right support, you can experience happiness and fulfillment in your life on a daily basis. I have worked in the helping profession for twenty years, and have helped hundreds of people make changes they didn't even know were possible. I love to help my clients, and hope to have the opportunity to help you!
I believe in the capacity for people to make incredible change and growth in their lives. But it isn't easy! Regardless of the particular challenge you may be facing, with the right support, you can experience happiness and fulfillment in your life on a daily basis. I have worked in the helping profession for twenty years, and have helped hundreds of people make changes they didn't even know were possible. I love to help my clients, and hope to have the opportunity to help you!
What if the peace, clarity and resilence you're searching for aren't things you need to develop but qualities you already possess? No matter how overwhelmed, anxious, stuck or lost you may feel, there is more right with you than you realize. Beneath every difficult experience lies an innate capacity for clarity, resilence and well-being.
What if the peace, clarity and resilence you're searching for aren't things you need to develop but qualities you already possess? No matter how overwhelmed, anxious, stuck or lost you may feel, there is more right with you than you realize. Beneath every difficult experience lies an innate capacity for clarity, resilence and well-being.
Jennifer Atkins, Infidelity and Grief Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
6 Endorsed
Serves Area
My approach to psychotherapy is relational and somatic.
I understand the piercing pain and trauma that stems from sexual or emotional betrayal. Infidelity leaves you feeling wholly disoriented. Reconstituting yourself in the wake of an affair takes support. Effective therapy provides relief for couples and individuals.
I work with clients around other major life changes: Divorce, aging, and career transitions. Also, I work with young adults, as well as parents, confronted by the task of individuation and boundary setting.
Psychotherapy with a trusted therapist offers relief from the natural, human difficulties that inevitably arise for each of us over the course of a lifetime.
My approach to psychotherapy is relational and somatic.
I understand the piercing pain and trauma that stems from sexual or emotional betrayal. Infidelity leaves you feeling wholly disoriented. Reconstituting yourself in the wake of an affair takes support. Effective therapy provides relief for couples and individuals.
I work with clients around other major life changes: Divorce, aging, and career transitions. Also, I work with young adults, as well as parents, confronted by the task of individuation and boundary setting.
Psychotherapy with a trusted therapist offers relief from the natural, human difficulties that inevitably arise for each of us over the course of a lifetime.
Sometimes life gives us challenges that we never expected. Whether you are having difficulty with anxiety, depression, trauma, or life transitions I'm here to support you. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, motivation, self esteem, & confidence. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change
Sometimes life gives us challenges that we never expected. Whether you are having difficulty with anxiety, depression, trauma, or life transitions I'm here to support you. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, motivation, self esteem, & confidence. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change
See more therapy options for San Jose
Nearby Somatic Therapists Searches for San Jose
- Campbell
- Cupertino
- Fremont
- Los Altos
- Los Altos Hills
- Los Gatos
- Milpitas
- Mountain View
- Santa Clara
- Saratoga
- Stanford
- Sunnyvale