Somatic Therapists in San Jose, CA
I like to offer you a safe and compassionate space to explore your relationship with yourself and the significant people in your life. Together we can support you to develop clarity on what you want/need and how to express/communicate them to your family, friends and coworkers. Through psycho education and examination of how your past experiences/attachments have shaped your behavior and the lens from which you see the world, you can make the changes you hope for and heal from past traumas. I have faith in your wisdom to develop a healthy relationship with yourself and others.
I like to offer you a safe and compassionate space to explore your relationship with yourself and the significant people in your life. Together we can support you to develop clarity on what you want/need and how to express/communicate them to your family, friends and coworkers. Through psycho education and examination of how your past experiences/attachments have shaped your behavior and the lens from which you see the world, you can make the changes you hope for and heal from past traumas. I have faith in your wisdom to develop a healthy relationship with yourself and others.
Childhood trauma can cripple us, it creates overpowering ‘intense’ emotions such as anxiety, depression, and anger when left unattended which begins to create physical symptoms to defend our bodies from the internal wounds. Has there ever been a time in your life where you have experienced this reaction? Are you experiencing these feelings based on current or past trauma from childhood, early teens, adolescence, adulthood, or as a senior? I aim to utilize a variety of actionable techniques to help reduce trauma related symptoms and make lasting changes in life.
Childhood trauma can cripple us, it creates overpowering ‘intense’ emotions such as anxiety, depression, and anger when left unattended which begins to create physical symptoms to defend our bodies from the internal wounds. Has there ever been a time in your life where you have experienced this reaction? Are you experiencing these feelings based on current or past trauma from childhood, early teens, adolescence, adulthood, or as a senior? I aim to utilize a variety of actionable techniques to help reduce trauma related symptoms and make lasting changes in life.
I integrate mindfulness to increase calm and emotional balance, somatic modalities to release stored tension through mind-body connection, and brainspotting to process trauma and reduce anxiety.
Do you feel stuck, anxious in social situations, or afraid to speak up for fear of judgment? You don't have to face these challenges alone. Imagine feeling more confident, setting boundaries without guilt, and embracing your authentic self. In our work together, we'll explore what's holding you back, help you build self-worth, and develop tools to manage anxiety and reconnect with yourself.
I provide a compassionate, supportive space where you can be heard and understood, resulting in you feeling empowered and connected—to yourself and others.
I integrate mindfulness to increase calm and emotional balance, somatic modalities to release stored tension through mind-body connection, and brainspotting to process trauma and reduce anxiety.
Do you feel stuck, anxious in social situations, or afraid to speak up for fear of judgment? You don't have to face these challenges alone. Imagine feeling more confident, setting boundaries without guilt, and embracing your authentic self. In our work together, we'll explore what's holding you back, help you build self-worth, and develop tools to manage anxiety and reconnect with yourself.
I provide a compassionate, supportive space where you can be heard and understood, resulting in you feeling empowered and connected—to yourself and others.
Welcome to all of you. I am primarily trained in health psychology, working with those hoping to harmonize their body and mind benefiting from alternative and integrative initiatives. I am comfortable treating issues of dual realities: behaviors; bipolar disorder; death; hyphenated/intersectional identities; inter/multi-generational traumas; relationships (children/parents, couples, blended families, siblings); life transitions and personal journeys of assimilation, breakup, borders crossing, conversion, displacement, divorce, migration, sobriety and transitioning - all great examples of the incredible power of human transformation.
Welcome to all of you. I am primarily trained in health psychology, working with those hoping to harmonize their body and mind benefiting from alternative and integrative initiatives. I am comfortable treating issues of dual realities: behaviors; bipolar disorder; death; hyphenated/intersectional identities; inter/multi-generational traumas; relationships (children/parents, couples, blended families, siblings); life transitions and personal journeys of assimilation, breakup, borders crossing, conversion, displacement, divorce, migration, sobriety and transitioning - all great examples of the incredible power of human transformation.
Laura Johnston
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, NCC
1 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95125
Waitlist for new clients
I have training in polyvagal theory, internal family systems, coherence therapy, somatic experiencing, adult autism assessment, and drug and alcohol studies.
Hi, I’m Laura. Welcome! I love working with neurodivergent adults, artists/creatives, and the LGBTQIA+ community. We are all complex beings and I believe a dynamic approach is needed to honor that. Who and how you are is welcome here. I work with people who understand their challenges on an intellectual level and are ready to work on healing at a deeper level. I also work with clients who are exploring their identity, be that gender, sexuality, neurodivergence, or otherwise.
I have training in polyvagal theory, internal family systems, coherence therapy, somatic experiencing, adult autism assessment, and drug and alcohol studies.
Hi, I’m Laura. Welcome! I love working with neurodivergent adults, artists/creatives, and the LGBTQIA+ community. We are all complex beings and I believe a dynamic approach is needed to honor that. Who and how you are is welcome here. I work with people who understand their challenges on an intellectual level and are ready to work on healing at a deeper level. I also work with clients who are exploring their identity, be that gender, sexuality, neurodivergence, or otherwise.
Feeling alone and disconnected in your relationship, stuck after infidelity, or overwhelmed by postpartum changes? I help women and couples work through infidelity recovery, betrayal trauma, postpartum depression, and relationship stress. Many of my clients feel burned out from carrying the “unfair share,” stuck in cycles of overthinking, or walking on eggshells in their own relationship.
Feeling alone and disconnected in your relationship, stuck after infidelity, or overwhelmed by postpartum changes? I help women and couples work through infidelity recovery, betrayal trauma, postpartum depression, and relationship stress. Many of my clients feel burned out from carrying the “unfair share,” stuck in cycles of overthinking, or walking on eggshells in their own relationship.
A typical treatment plan involve creating a safe space to process memories with somatic tools like Brainspotting allowing neurological process, body-based tools to calm the nervous system, and gently working through patterns that no longer serve you.
Are you struggling with feelings of shame, low self-esteem, or a lack of self-worth? Are you going through a challenging phase or a significant life transition?
If you want to grow personally, seek guidance to navigate life changes, improve your quality of life, and become the best version of yourself—stronger, more confident, and healed—seeking support can be beneficial, and I am here to help.
A typical treatment plan involve creating a safe space to process memories with somatic tools like Brainspotting allowing neurological process, body-based tools to calm the nervous system, and gently working through patterns that no longer serve you.
Are you struggling with feelings of shame, low self-esteem, or a lack of self-worth? Are you going through a challenging phase or a significant life transition?
If you want to grow personally, seek guidance to navigate life changes, improve your quality of life, and become the best version of yourself—stronger, more confident, and healed—seeking support can be beneficial, and I am here to help.
You carry a quiet weight as you move through a world that often erases your truth. Maybe you’re BIPoC, queer, trans, nonbinary, or first-generation—navigating rejection, code-switching, and loneliness just to survive. You fear being too much and never enough, worried no one could ever love the whole, real you. Sometimes you wonder if healing is possible, or if your story ends only in survival, not joy. You’ve grown skilled at disappearing, but coming back feels impossible, and you carry the ache that being fully yourself might mean losing family, safety, or the belonging you’ve always longed for.
You carry a quiet weight as you move through a world that often erases your truth. Maybe you’re BIPoC, queer, trans, nonbinary, or first-generation—navigating rejection, code-switching, and loneliness just to survive. You fear being too much and never enough, worried no one could ever love the whole, real you. Sometimes you wonder if healing is possible, or if your story ends only in survival, not joy. You’ve grown skilled at disappearing, but coming back feels impossible, and you carry the ache that being fully yourself might mean losing family, safety, or the belonging you’ve always longed for.
With somatic strategies I help you navigate your sensitive nervous system & feel those big feelings in real time.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, have been told you’re “sensitive," or “too much” or if you feel like you’re simply "too broken" to heal—you belong here. At TLC I specialize in supporting those who have felt unseen or misunderstood. I know that healing isn't linear or tidy; it’s often messy and uncertain. My mission is to provide a warm, human space where you can stop performing and start rediscovering your fundamental worth. Being a human is hard, finding a place where you can feel safe to unpack it all shouldn’t also be hard. I don’t aim to "fix" you—instead, I want to help you rediscover the wisdom you already carry
With somatic strategies I help you navigate your sensitive nervous system & feel those big feelings in real time.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, have been told you’re “sensitive," or “too much” or if you feel like you’re simply "too broken" to heal—you belong here. At TLC I specialize in supporting those who have felt unseen or misunderstood. I know that healing isn't linear or tidy; it’s often messy and uncertain. My mission is to provide a warm, human space where you can stop performing and start rediscovering your fundamental worth. Being a human is hard, finding a place where you can feel safe to unpack it all shouldn’t also be hard. I don’t aim to "fix" you—instead, I want to help you rediscover the wisdom you already carry
Seeking help can be scary and exciting, and it takes a lot of bravery and courage to take the initial step. You may be feeling like you are depressed and anxious due to your trauma. I aim to meet you where you are mentally and emotionally and help you grow, learn skills, and adapt to new changes. We can work together to identify your goals and needs and address the emotional and behavioral challenges you experience.
Seeking help can be scary and exciting, and it takes a lot of bravery and courage to take the initial step. You may be feeling like you are depressed and anxious due to your trauma. I aim to meet you where you are mentally and emotionally and help you grow, learn skills, and adapt to new changes. We can work together to identify your goals and needs and address the emotional and behavioral challenges you experience.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by trauma, emotional disconnection, grief, chronic illness, infertility, pregnancy loss, postpartum struggles, or the stress of trying to hold everything together while supporting everyone else. Many couples and individuals silently carry these burdens while feeling exhausted, stuck in painful relationship patterns, or disconnected from themselves or their partners. I specialize in supporting individuals and couples navigating trauma, perinatal mental health concerns, grief, chronic illness, chronic pain, and relationship challenges while creating space for healing, growth, and deeper connection.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by trauma, emotional disconnection, grief, chronic illness, infertility, pregnancy loss, postpartum struggles, or the stress of trying to hold everything together while supporting everyone else. Many couples and individuals silently carry these burdens while feeling exhausted, stuck in painful relationship patterns, or disconnected from themselves or their partners. I specialize in supporting individuals and couples navigating trauma, perinatal mental health concerns, grief, chronic illness, chronic pain, and relationship challenges while creating space for healing, growth, and deeper connection.
Are you going through internal struggle due to trauma? Do you feel anxious and depressed about the future? Do you struggle with family issues and relationship issues? I’m willing to meet you where you are, help you process unwanted thoughts and emotions, and help develop an action plan to effectively cultivate your healing and growth. I’m here to help you explore unresolved feelings (anxiety, depression, anger, helplessness, grief, etc.) and develop skills to effectively cope with them. Thus, you can feel relieved and fulfilled in your relationship with yourself and others.
Are you going through internal struggle due to trauma? Do you feel anxious and depressed about the future? Do you struggle with family issues and relationship issues? I’m willing to meet you where you are, help you process unwanted thoughts and emotions, and help develop an action plan to effectively cultivate your healing and growth. I’m here to help you explore unresolved feelings (anxiety, depression, anger, helplessness, grief, etc.) and develop skills to effectively cope with them. Thus, you can feel relieved and fulfilled in your relationship with yourself and others.
I offer support to teens and young adults who feel stuck and need to openly talk to someone who is nonjudgmental. These years can be difficult and I want to offer coping skills and new ideas on how to manage the challenges you may face. I am currently only offering teletherapy (online).
I offer support to teens and young adults who feel stuck and need to openly talk to someone who is nonjudgmental. These years can be difficult and I want to offer coping skills and new ideas on how to manage the challenges you may face. I am currently only offering teletherapy (online).
Having a good relationship with oneself is a process and a practice, and can be cultivated through the therapeutic process. Every relationship is dependent on how we talk to ourselves, and this inner conversation is what therapy can shift. If you have the willingness, huge transformation is possible. I am in this field to help people sort out a way through and beyond unnecessary suffering, and towards deep peace with themselves and others. I have successfully treated high-functioning CEOs as well as people traumatized, addicted, and broke. Being human is challenging, and with the right support, beautiful. Call. I can help!
Having a good relationship with oneself is a process and a practice, and can be cultivated through the therapeutic process. Every relationship is dependent on how we talk to ourselves, and this inner conversation is what therapy can shift. If you have the willingness, huge transformation is possible. I am in this field to help people sort out a way through and beyond unnecessary suffering, and towards deep peace with themselves and others. I have successfully treated high-functioning CEOs as well as people traumatized, addicted, and broke. Being human is challenging, and with the right support, beautiful. Call. I can help!
I am passionate about guiding individuals toward development of full potential while facilitating understanding, growth and healing within interpersonal relationships. I specialize in issues related to life transitions, identity, mood disorders and anxiety.
I am passionate about guiding individuals toward development of full potential while facilitating understanding, growth and healing within interpersonal relationships. I specialize in issues related to life transitions, identity, mood disorders and anxiety.
Welcome to Whole Hearted Therapy ! Some life experiences create open wounds that can have a paralyzing impact in the way we see the world, interact or make meaning of it. Does this lead you to shy away from intimate relationships and struggle with boundaries with friends and family ? I provide a safe and compassionate space where you can be fully seen and heard, explore with curiosity and support you in your journey to well being. I am EMDR trained clinician and bring a trauma informed approach to my practice.
Welcome to Whole Hearted Therapy ! Some life experiences create open wounds that can have a paralyzing impact in the way we see the world, interact or make meaning of it. Does this lead you to shy away from intimate relationships and struggle with boundaries with friends and family ? I provide a safe and compassionate space where you can be fully seen and heard, explore with curiosity and support you in your journey to well being. I am EMDR trained clinician and bring a trauma informed approach to my practice.
Seeking therapy takes courage and strength. Are you experiencing feeling stuck due to childhood trauma? I am here to provide you with unconditional support to process through your anxiety, depression, and other unresolved feelings at your pace. Sometimes we may need someone who is there for us and there are no problems in life that are too big or small. You have taken the first step to seek help, I can help you discover your inner strength to bounce back and deep inside you may be wishing for peace and equilibrium. As a therapist, I aim to help you reach those goals together to bring about inner peace.
Seeking therapy takes courage and strength. Are you experiencing feeling stuck due to childhood trauma? I am here to provide you with unconditional support to process through your anxiety, depression, and other unresolved feelings at your pace. Sometimes we may need someone who is there for us and there are no problems in life that are too big or small. You have taken the first step to seek help, I can help you discover your inner strength to bounce back and deep inside you may be wishing for peace and equilibrium. As a therapist, I aim to help you reach those goals together to bring about inner peace.
Do you have an emotional challenge you would like to overcome? Do you sometimes feel isolated and unable to connect with others because you have problems you can't share? Life presents us all, at times, with obstacles and challenges. My practice is centered on providing a supportive environment for individuals, couples and families to make changes, grow personally, and overcome the obstacles preventing them from from fully experiencing the joy of life. Together, we work to gain insight into the causes of conflict and personal challenge, develop strategies to manage and overcome and learn new skills to succeed now and in the future.
Do you have an emotional challenge you would like to overcome? Do you sometimes feel isolated and unable to connect with others because you have problems you can't share? Life presents us all, at times, with obstacles and challenges. My practice is centered on providing a supportive environment for individuals, couples and families to make changes, grow personally, and overcome the obstacles preventing them from from fully experiencing the joy of life. Together, we work to gain insight into the causes of conflict and personal challenge, develop strategies to manage and overcome and learn new skills to succeed now and in the future.
My approach seeks to increase curiosity and connection including psychotherapy, AEDP, Gestalt therapy, EMDR and somatic body based approaches.
Together we will collaborate to identify your unique therapy direction. Coming into connection with distressing symptoms, making meaning of parts of yourself and your life brings forward opportunity for growth and transformation. I work with individual adults and adolescents, families and couples.
Resolution of emotional injuries from the past, trauma of all origins, grief and loss, Envisioning a new way forward, together we untangle complicated feelings, thoughts and experiences.
My approach seeks to increase curiosity and connection including psychotherapy, AEDP, Gestalt therapy, EMDR and somatic body based approaches.
Together we will collaborate to identify your unique therapy direction. Coming into connection with distressing symptoms, making meaning of parts of yourself and your life brings forward opportunity for growth and transformation. I work with individual adults and adolescents, families and couples.
Resolution of emotional injuries from the past, trauma of all origins, grief and loss, Envisioning a new way forward, together we untangle complicated feelings, thoughts and experiences.
“After the storm is when the flowers bloom.”
Are you looking for a warm, safe space where you can be your full, authentic self? I strive to create a supportive environment where all parts of you are welcome. Wherever you are in your healing journey, I would be honored to meet you there.
I specialize in trauma work, using a trauma-informed, client-centered, and strength-based approach. Together, we can explore how your environments and past experiences have shaped your life—and begin to process and heal.
“After the storm is when the flowers bloom.”
Are you looking for a warm, safe space where you can be your full, authentic self? I strive to create a supportive environment where all parts of you are welcome. Wherever you are in your healing journey, I would be honored to meet you there.
I specialize in trauma work, using a trauma-informed, client-centered, and strength-based approach. Together, we can explore how your environments and past experiences have shaped your life—and begin to process and heal.
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