Somatic Therapists in San Jose, CA
Welcome to my practice through Process Therapy Institute (PTI), where I specialize in guiding individuals through the transformative journey of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, including releasing Unattached Burdens. Those “parts” of us that don’t belong in our inner world.
As a dedicated Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, I am passionate about helping you uncover and heal from the weights that hold you back. I utilize IFS to help you explore and understand your inner parts. This innovative therapeutic approach allows you to connect with your various selves, fostering self-compassion and resilience.
Welcome to my practice through Process Therapy Institute (PTI), where I specialize in guiding individuals through the transformative journey of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, including releasing Unattached Burdens. Those “parts” of us that don’t belong in our inner world.
As a dedicated Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, I am passionate about helping you uncover and heal from the weights that hold you back. I utilize IFS to help you explore and understand your inner parts. This innovative therapeutic approach allows you to connect with your various selves, fostering self-compassion and resilience.
I believe we all have struggles to overcome throughout our lifetimes. If you are finding yourself in a challenging spot, whether that may include life transitions, loss, or emotional or physical difficulties, you may feel stuck. My goal is to help those with whom I work harness their inner strength and resources while learning new skills to get through whatever life may throw their way. As Thich Nhat Hanh, the Zen Buddhist spiritual leader, has said, "No mud, no lotus." I believe we can grow and blossom with the right support, no matter how dark things may seem.
I believe we all have struggles to overcome throughout our lifetimes. If you are finding yourself in a challenging spot, whether that may include life transitions, loss, or emotional or physical difficulties, you may feel stuck. My goal is to help those with whom I work harness their inner strength and resources while learning new skills to get through whatever life may throw their way. As Thich Nhat Hanh, the Zen Buddhist spiritual leader, has said, "No mud, no lotus." I believe we can grow and blossom with the right support, no matter how dark things may seem.
I understand that each and every one of us are unique individuals; complex and ever-changing, often affected by family, relationships, work, stress, and even spiritual dynamics. With this is mind, I do my best to create a treatment plan that is as unique as you are. If you feel like we could be a good fit, don’t hesitate to reach out!
I understand that each and every one of us are unique individuals; complex and ever-changing, often affected by family, relationships, work, stress, and even spiritual dynamics. With this is mind, I do my best to create a treatment plan that is as unique as you are. If you feel like we could be a good fit, don’t hesitate to reach out!
Sometimes our minds just won’t slow down. The intrusive thoughts keep coming, our shoulders feel tense, our chest tightens, or there’s that familiar knot in our stomach. It can feel exhausting to carry all of that on your own.
Sometimes our minds just won’t slow down. The intrusive thoughts keep coming, our shoulders feel tense, our chest tightens, or there’s that familiar knot in our stomach. It can feel exhausting to carry all of that on your own.
My name is Wilene Chang, and I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) based in San Jose, California, and working with clients in-person or via telehealth. I work with young adults and the elderly population, specializing in anxiety, stress, life concerns, using Client-Centered Therapy and the Humanistic Approach, allowing clients to make progress and trusting in me to support their concerns. I have found that my style and approach are a good fit for most adults of various backgrounds, who may be dealing with challenges of life transitions and social pressures.
My name is Wilene Chang, and I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) based in San Jose, California, and working with clients in-person or via telehealth. I work with young adults and the elderly population, specializing in anxiety, stress, life concerns, using Client-Centered Therapy and the Humanistic Approach, allowing clients to make progress and trusting in me to support their concerns. I have found that my style and approach are a good fit for most adults of various backgrounds, who may be dealing with challenges of life transitions and social pressures.
Often, the wounds of our past, particularly those from childhood, can resurface in our lives, manifesting as isolation and fear. My goal is to create a safe space for you, a place where you can feel secure and understood, and equip you with the tools to heal these tender parts. I work with individual adults, teens, couples, and families, focusing on communication, conflict resolution, trauma, identity formation, anxiety, and depression. I also work with couples who are navigating fears and reservations around emotional and physical intimacy. I welcome clients who wish to incorporate Christian faith into their therapy.
Often, the wounds of our past, particularly those from childhood, can resurface in our lives, manifesting as isolation and fear. My goal is to create a safe space for you, a place where you can feel secure and understood, and equip you with the tools to heal these tender parts. I work with individual adults, teens, couples, and families, focusing on communication, conflict resolution, trauma, identity formation, anxiety, and depression. I also work with couples who are navigating fears and reservations around emotional and physical intimacy. I welcome clients who wish to incorporate Christian faith into their therapy.
My treatment approach is collaborative and integrative, drawing from humanistic, existential, psychodynamic, and somatic-based modalities.
I know it’s tough. Maybe you feel disconnected in your relationship, unsure how to bridge the distance. You’ve tried to reconnect, but the same issues keep resurfacing. Cultural, racial, or other differences can add extra strain. Perhaps stress and anxiety grip you, leaving little room for peace or joy in daily life. Or perhaps past trauma and loss still feel raw, keeping you trapped, making it difficult to move forward. Parenting can be overwhelming, particularly when intergenerational patterns and cultural expectations clash with your own values or your child's needs.
My treatment approach is collaborative and integrative, drawing from humanistic, existential, psychodynamic, and somatic-based modalities.
I know it’s tough. Maybe you feel disconnected in your relationship, unsure how to bridge the distance. You’ve tried to reconnect, but the same issues keep resurfacing. Cultural, racial, or other differences can add extra strain. Perhaps stress and anxiety grip you, leaving little room for peace or joy in daily life. Or perhaps past trauma and loss still feel raw, keeping you trapped, making it difficult to move forward. Parenting can be overwhelming, particularly when intergenerational patterns and cultural expectations clash with your own values or your child's needs.
In addition to going at your pace, I incorporate mindfulness, visualization, relaxation exercises and somatic therapy as a way to regulate stress and to enhance the strengths you already have.
My training as a licensed MFT has taught me to treat a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, parenting issues, relationship problems and trauma. I also have advanced training and experience working with PTSD, past trauma, panic and phobias. My goal and passion is to provide you with the tools to create and maintain life-affirming change in order to lead a more balanced and empowered life. I am EMDR trained, which is a powerful method for releasing past trauma and the depression and anxieties that go with it.
In addition to going at your pace, I incorporate mindfulness, visualization, relaxation exercises and somatic therapy as a way to regulate stress and to enhance the strengths you already have.
My training as a licensed MFT has taught me to treat a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, parenting issues, relationship problems and trauma. I also have advanced training and experience working with PTSD, past trauma, panic and phobias. My goal and passion is to provide you with the tools to create and maintain life-affirming change in order to lead a more balanced and empowered life. I am EMDR trained, which is a powerful method for releasing past trauma and the depression and anxieties that go with it.
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).
As a resilient survivor of decades of trauma, I am passionate about serving children, adolescence, adults, and their families to promote healing from physical, emotional, sexual, intergenerational, and racial traumas. With 22 years serving populations with varying neurodiversities (ADHD, ASD, developmental delays), mental health struggles, and marginalized communities with complex traumas (substance abuse, domestic violence, sexual trauma, trafficking, oppression), I am dedicated to empowering others to access their most authentic selves and journeying alongside people as they create a purposeful life that is meaningful for them.
As a resilient survivor of decades of trauma, I am passionate about serving children, adolescence, adults, and their families to promote healing from physical, emotional, sexual, intergenerational, and racial traumas. With 22 years serving populations with varying neurodiversities (ADHD, ASD, developmental delays), mental health struggles, and marginalized communities with complex traumas (substance abuse, domestic violence, sexual trauma, trafficking, oppression), I am dedicated to empowering others to access their most authentic selves and journeying alongside people as they create a purposeful life that is meaningful for them.
I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) and I support individuals, couples, families and groups from a variety of backgrounds and communities. I offer individual and relationship sessions for people of all sexual backgrounds and alternative-style relationships. As a trauma-informed and kink-aware mental health professional, I use an integrative approach to treatment modalities to tailor your therapeutic experience and growth process.
I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) and I support individuals, couples, families and groups from a variety of backgrounds and communities. I offer individual and relationship sessions for people of all sexual backgrounds and alternative-style relationships. As a trauma-informed and kink-aware mental health professional, I use an integrative approach to treatment modalities to tailor your therapeutic experience and growth process.
I integrate trauma-focused, somatic, IFS, and CBT with expressive arts, play, and bibliotherapy.
Welcome. I'm glad you're here.
I offer therapy and comprehensive ADHD and autism evaluations across the lifespan. As a neurodivergent person myself, I understand how exhausting it can be to mask, to feel misunderstood, and to move through a world that wasn't built with your brain in mind.
Maybe your child is struggling with regulation or connection. Maybe you're navigating anxiety or patterns rooted in old survival strategies. Maybe there are questions around identity, relationships, or neurodivergence itself that feel ready to explore.
Whatever brings you here — this is a space where you don't have to translate yourself to be seen.
I integrate trauma-focused, somatic, IFS, and CBT with expressive arts, play, and bibliotherapy.
Welcome. I'm glad you're here.
I offer therapy and comprehensive ADHD and autism evaluations across the lifespan. As a neurodivergent person myself, I understand how exhausting it can be to mask, to feel misunderstood, and to move through a world that wasn't built with your brain in mind.
Maybe your child is struggling with regulation or connection. Maybe you're navigating anxiety or patterns rooted in old survival strategies. Maybe there are questions around identity, relationships, or neurodivergence itself that feel ready to explore.
Whatever brings you here — this is a space where you don't have to translate yourself to be seen.
As a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with children, pre-teens, teens, and young adults navigating anxiety, depression, self-esteem challenges, body image concerns, and family changes such as divorce or separation. I approach therapy with warmth, curiosity, and compassion, helping clients make sense of what they’re feeling while building tools to cope and grow.
As a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with children, pre-teens, teens, and young adults navigating anxiety, depression, self-esteem challenges, body image concerns, and family changes such as divorce or separation. I approach therapy with warmth, curiosity, and compassion, helping clients make sense of what they’re feeling while building tools to cope and grow.
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.
I have been working with survivors of trauma for 20 years, Trauma steals our life away and causes us to relive the pain of the past and fear the future. I want to walk with you through the pain to a place of freedom and choice. It takes courage to face our pain, the journey is often long and may feel hopeless. I invite you to try and trust one more time and see if we can find that place of peace and healing. You deserve the chance for something different, something for you.
I have been working with survivors of trauma for 20 years, Trauma steals our life away and causes us to relive the pain of the past and fear the future. I want to walk with you through the pain to a place of freedom and choice. It takes courage to face our pain, the journey is often long and may feel hopeless. I invite you to try and trust one more time and see if we can find that place of peace and healing. You deserve the chance for something different, something for you.
My practice in the last decade has evolved and changed with my personal life to include practice trauma, sexuality and somatic based practices.
I'm not in the business of instigating change. I am in the delicate and complex work of empowering it. Because I believe you have the wisdom to bring about change. Because change is your work and your choice; my role is to set the stage, empty it, illuminate what stands in the way and explore with you the possibilities for change. Ultimately you decide.The fact that you're here already ensures it. My job is to notice your process, reflect and honor it. In this space, I have seen amazing change happen.
My practice in the last decade has evolved and changed with my personal life to include practice trauma, sexuality and somatic based practices.
I'm not in the business of instigating change. I am in the delicate and complex work of empowering it. Because I believe you have the wisdom to bring about change. Because change is your work and your choice; my role is to set the stage, empty it, illuminate what stands in the way and explore with you the possibilities for change. Ultimately you decide.The fact that you're here already ensures it. My job is to notice your process, reflect and honor it. In this space, I have seen amazing change happen.
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.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Northern California and I provide psychotherapy to clients throughout the state of California via Telehealth. I am passionate about supporting my clients through various difficulties and mental health challenges and helping them experience healing and growth in their lives. I obtained my master’s degree in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Health Psychology from Santa Clara University in 2021.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Northern California and I provide psychotherapy to clients throughout the state of California via Telehealth. I am passionate about supporting my clients through various difficulties and mental health challenges and helping them experience healing and growth in their lives. I obtained my master’s degree in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Health Psychology from Santa Clara University in 2021.
I incorporate elements of Psychodynamic, Internal Family Systems, EMDR, ACT, ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy), DBT, Somatic, and Gesalt.
Would you like someone to listen to you? Maybe you are feeling stuck or are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, burnout, overwhelm, isolation, grief, trauma, attachment issues, excessive worrying, healing from past wounds, or your sense of identity and purpose. I would be honored to support you on your journey by providing you a safe and judgment-free space to explore your thoughts and feelings.
I incorporate elements of Psychodynamic, Internal Family Systems, EMDR, ACT, ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy), DBT, Somatic, and Gesalt.
Would you like someone to listen to you? Maybe you are feeling stuck or are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, burnout, overwhelm, isolation, grief, trauma, attachment issues, excessive worrying, healing from past wounds, or your sense of identity and purpose. I would be honored to support you on your journey by providing you a safe and judgment-free space to explore your thoughts and feelings.
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