Trauma and PTSD Therapists in San Jose, CA

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Bridget Balajadia, Lupine Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Online Only
I specialize in working with mothers who experience treatment resistant depression or anxiety after birth (many of whom have also experienced trauma).
Has motherhood not been what you expected it would be? Maybe you are finding yourself wondering if being a mom is supposed to be this hard or if there is something wrong with you. Maybe you had a horrible event happen during your pregnancy or birth. Maybe you just know that you are not feeling like the best version of yourself and it feels like nothing is helping you feel better. You know that you want to feel like yourself again - you want to feel confident in your ability to parent, you want to feel attached to your baby, you want to find peace.
I specialize in working with mothers who experience treatment resistant depression or anxiety after birth (many of whom have also experienced trauma).
Has motherhood not been what you expected it would be? Maybe you are finding yourself wondering if being a mom is supposed to be this hard or if there is something wrong with you. Maybe you had a horrible event happen during your pregnancy or birth. Maybe you just know that you are not feeling like the best version of yourself and it feels like nothing is helping you feel better. You know that you want to feel like yourself again - you want to feel confident in your ability to parent, you want to feel attached to your baby, you want to find peace.
(408) 669-4071 View (408) 669-4071
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Deborah Auran
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, APCC, NCC
Verified Verified
Online Only
I have experience with depression, anxiety, and trauma.
I have experience in multiple different treatment options, some of which include: EMDR, trauma-focused CBT, EFT, co-parenting and others. I am available if you have any questions about any of these. Mostly, I believe in solution-focused eclectic therapies. What does that mean? It means that you and I work together to find the therapy that works best for YOU.
I have experience with depression, anxiety, and trauma.
I have experience in multiple different treatment options, some of which include: EMDR, trauma-focused CBT, EFT, co-parenting and others. I am available if you have any questions about any of these. Mostly, I believe in solution-focused eclectic therapies. What does that mean? It means that you and I work together to find the therapy that works best for YOU.
(530) 643-4599 View (530) 643-4599
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Jill Pittman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, 52017
Verified Verified
Online Only
Whether you’re working through anxiety, healing from trauma, or exploring your gender identity or sexual orientation, my goal is to create a space where you feel truly seen, heard, and valued.
My approach is warm, collaborative, client-centered, strength-based, and trauma-focused. Guided by Psychodynamic theory, we’ll explore how your past experiences shape your present, allowing us to reimagine and reshape your future. I also utilize harm reduction, which stems from my core values of compassion, autonomy, and uniqueness.
Whether you’re working through anxiety, healing from trauma, or exploring your gender identity or sexual orientation, my goal is to create a space where you feel truly seen, heard, and valued.
My approach is warm, collaborative, client-centered, strength-based, and trauma-focused. Guided by Psychodynamic theory, we’ll explore how your past experiences shape your present, allowing us to reimagine and reshape your future. I also utilize harm reduction, which stems from my core values of compassion, autonomy, and uniqueness.
(408) 341-6911 View (408) 341-6911
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Shruti Shankar
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95119
I have expertise in helping children, individuals, families, and couples to navigate life transitions, trauma, and other mental health concerns.
Connecting with people and understanding your story has been a great passion for me. I enjoy helping clients explore the societal, family and personal struggles that make them who they are. As a trauma therapist and EMDR trained therapist, the goal of our therapeutic relationship is to create a safe environment for you to work through your lived experience.
I have expertise in helping children, individuals, families, and couples to navigate life transitions, trauma, and other mental health concerns.
Connecting with people and understanding your story has been a great passion for me. I enjoy helping clients explore the societal, family and personal struggles that make them who they are. As a trauma therapist and EMDR trained therapist, the goal of our therapeutic relationship is to create a safe environment for you to work through your lived experience.
(323) 894-9597 View (323) 894-9597
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Sharlisa L Byrd
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, TITC-CT, SEP, CPC
Verified Verified
Online Only
Sharlisa assists clients on various issues, including but not limited too, trauma, anxiety, OCD, depression, mood regulation, grief, personal recovery and growth, life transitional stages.
It's finally your time to heal. Sharlisa has experience in both the mind and the body providing unique and effective approaches to counseling. Sharlisa is known for providing clients with nurturing tailored therapeutic services that can be integrated into their daily lives. She views herself as a manufacturer of hope and healing. She provides culturally competent, holistic, and wellness focused services that promote transformative healing through transformative change by optimizing a client centered approach that utilizes knowledge, early interventions, open communication, somatic experiencing & increased awareness. It's your time.
Sharlisa assists clients on various issues, including but not limited too, trauma, anxiety, OCD, depression, mood regulation, grief, personal recovery and growth, life transitional stages.
It's finally your time to heal. Sharlisa has experience in both the mind and the body providing unique and effective approaches to counseling. Sharlisa is known for providing clients with nurturing tailored therapeutic services that can be integrated into their daily lives. She views herself as a manufacturer of hope and healing. She provides culturally competent, holistic, and wellness focused services that promote transformative healing through transformative change by optimizing a client centered approach that utilizes knowledge, early interventions, open communication, somatic experiencing & increased awareness. It's your time.
(408) 359-1814 View (408) 359-1814
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Carey Gil
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95119
Feel overwhelmed with navigating parenting in the 21st century? Does the stress and trauma from your own childhood show up in your relationships and you wish that you could break the cycles and do better for yourself and for your family? Want to feel more confident in meeting both your needs and the needs of your loved ones? Whether you are parenting a special needs child, experiencing family stress (like adoption, divorce, foster care, challenging interpersonal relationships) or looking to better understand how your life experiences have lead you here, together we can help you create the life you are dreaming of!.
With over 20 years of expertise in the mental health field helping people through stress and trauma, I know that everyone can "bloom" into a better version of themselves no matter what they have been through. As a family trauma and stress specialist I use TBRI, CBT, DBT, IFS & somatic and experiential modalities to reach your goals.
Feel overwhelmed with navigating parenting in the 21st century? Does the stress and trauma from your own childhood show up in your relationships and you wish that you could break the cycles and do better for yourself and for your family? Want to feel more confident in meeting both your needs and the needs of your loved ones? Whether you are parenting a special needs child, experiencing family stress (like adoption, divorce, foster care, challenging interpersonal relationships) or looking to better understand how your life experiences have lead you here, together we can help you create the life you are dreaming of!.
With over 20 years of expertise in the mental health field helping people through stress and trauma, I know that everyone can "bloom" into a better version of themselves no matter what they have been through. As a family trauma and stress specialist I use TBRI, CBT, DBT, IFS & somatic and experiential modalities to reach your goals.
(669) 758-2193 View (669) 758-2193
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Christine Lemmon
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95126
I also specialize in working with adults who are impacted by trauma.
I know that the first steps into therapy can be daunting. I also know that healing is possible, that we are much more than what we have survived, and that everyone deserves connection in their life. If you are curious as to what this journey looks like for you, let's begin with a conversation.
I also specialize in working with adults who are impacted by trauma.
I know that the first steps into therapy can be daunting. I also know that healing is possible, that we are much more than what we have survived, and that everyone deserves connection in their life. If you are curious as to what this journey looks like for you, let's begin with a conversation.
(408) 844-4374 View (408) 844-4374
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Bryan Cafferky
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MDiv, CFLE
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95113
Clients often come to me for help with a broad range of concerns, like: trauma, anxiety, depression, pain, existential malaise, creative blocks, infertility challenges, grief, & family/relationship drama and communication difficulties.
I specialize in trauma, anxiety/depression, & communication patterns. My approach is non-judgmental, non-pathological, strengths-based, trauma-informed, resiliency-focused, & person-centered—that is at times playful, yet consistently supportive. I use an eclectic approach, employing several modalities (TRM, Bowen, EFT, IFS, etc.) depending on your needs.
Clients often come to me for help with a broad range of concerns, like: trauma, anxiety, depression, pain, existential malaise, creative blocks, infertility challenges, grief, & family/relationship drama and communication difficulties.
I specialize in trauma, anxiety/depression, & communication patterns. My approach is non-judgmental, non-pathological, strengths-based, trauma-informed, resiliency-focused, & person-centered—that is at times playful, yet consistently supportive. I use an eclectic approach, employing several modalities (TRM, Bowen, EFT, IFS, etc.) depending on your needs.
(909) 328-6179 View (909) 328-6179
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Kaitlin Dougherty
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95126
Many of my clients are queer, and/or neurodivergent, and/or have experienced trauma through abuse and loss.
As an east coast native, my approach is direct, while also warm and kind. I like to compare my approach to picking up a rock to see what’s underneath. In other words, I work with my clients to bring to light the parts of themselves that have been hidden or suppressed, so that they can grow to experience, and accept their whole Self.
Many of my clients are queer, and/or neurodivergent, and/or have experienced trauma through abuse and loss.
As an east coast native, my approach is direct, while also warm and kind. I like to compare my approach to picking up a rock to see what’s underneath. In other words, I work with my clients to bring to light the parts of themselves that have been hidden or suppressed, so that they can grow to experience, and accept their whole Self.
(408) 752-5298 View (408) 752-5298
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Navpreet Chima
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC
Verified Verified
Online Only
If you are dealing with the effects of childhood emotional neglect or trauma, like difficulty trusting others or maintaining relationships, having overwhelming emotions or anxiety, or low energy/ motivation, healing younger parts in therapy can resolve these issues.
Internal Family Systems Therapy, with DBT, focuses on resolving present effects of an unresolved past. I also bring in Expressive Art Therapy exercises for those who wish to visualize concepts, or process feelings through drawing and painting exercises, no art experience is needed.
If you are dealing with the effects of childhood emotional neglect or trauma, like difficulty trusting others or maintaining relationships, having overwhelming emotions or anxiety, or low energy/ motivation, healing younger parts in therapy can resolve these issues.
Internal Family Systems Therapy, with DBT, focuses on resolving present effects of an unresolved past. I also bring in Expressive Art Therapy exercises for those who wish to visualize concepts, or process feelings through drawing and painting exercises, no art experience is needed.
(415) 306-8687 View (415) 306-8687
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Dr. Fukiko Shibahara
Psychologist, PsyD, CEIM
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95110
Have you experienced loss, trauma, or interpersonal conflicts and wanted to explore and process them safely with a licensed professional? Do you have any concerns about the ways you or your children are functioning on the day-to-day basis as a result of mental health and/or development? Are you seeking support right now as you navigate new roles or transitions in your life?.
Some of my specializations include understanding how attachment and history of trauma impacts your current behaviors, emotions, development and relationships with others. I employ a range of evidence-based practices, integrating research and theories. I also support parents and children to gain insight, feel empowered and cope with challenging behaviors.
Have you experienced loss, trauma, or interpersonal conflicts and wanted to explore and process them safely with a licensed professional? Do you have any concerns about the ways you or your children are functioning on the day-to-day basis as a result of mental health and/or development? Are you seeking support right now as you navigate new roles or transitions in your life?.
Some of my specializations include understanding how attachment and history of trauma impacts your current behaviors, emotions, development and relationships with others. I employ a range of evidence-based practices, integrating research and theories. I also support parents and children to gain insight, feel empowered and cope with challenging behaviors.
(341) 766-0782 View (341) 766-0782
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Nicole Nemiroff
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95125
I specialize in working with professionals in the medical field, grief, anxiety, depression, burnout, ptsd, autism/neurodiversity, and codependent family systems.
I now have ten year's experience, and have helped countless people unlock the deeper dynamics of their relationships. I have degrees from CIIS and UCLA and am continually learning more and more about healing and the human condition. Together we will use mindfulness, somatics, and cutting-edge therapy tools.
I specialize in working with professionals in the medical field, grief, anxiety, depression, burnout, ptsd, autism/neurodiversity, and codependent family systems.
I now have ten year's experience, and have helped countless people unlock the deeper dynamics of their relationships. I have degrees from CIIS and UCLA and am continually learning more and more about healing and the human condition. Together we will use mindfulness, somatics, and cutting-edge therapy tools.
(831) 400-5684 View (831) 400-5684
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Jessica Boghosian
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95113
Trauma, though not always apparent, informs these repeated, unconscious ways of being that once helped us navigate emotional, physical, and spiritual needs.
As a relational therapist using an trauma-focused integrative approach, I aim to support clients in understanding the connections between their past and present experiences. My work emphasizes fostering self-awareness and trust within the context of meaningful relationships, nurturing a journey toward healing and transformation amid life’s uncertainties.
Trauma, though not always apparent, informs these repeated, unconscious ways of being that once helped us navigate emotional, physical, and spiritual needs.
As a relational therapist using an trauma-focused integrative approach, I aim to support clients in understanding the connections between their past and present experiences. My work emphasizes fostering self-awareness and trust within the context of meaningful relationships, nurturing a journey toward healing and transformation amid life’s uncertainties.
(805) 855-1453 View (805) 855-1453
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Ness Ruvalcaba
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Online Only
I work with individuals, couples, and families navigating trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, self-harm, and family dynamics.
Trauma is complex and not a one size fits all. I pull from a variety of modalities to support clients' specific needs. This may include talk therapy modalities like narrative therapy, or modalities like CBT which helps identify and change unwanted thought patterns and behavior, or like Brainspotting, which helps with processing deep emotional experiences.
I work with individuals, couples, and families navigating trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, self-harm, and family dynamics.
Trauma is complex and not a one size fits all. I pull from a variety of modalities to support clients' specific needs. This may include talk therapy modalities like narrative therapy, or modalities like CBT which helps identify and change unwanted thought patterns and behavior, or like Brainspotting, which helps with processing deep emotional experiences.
(858) 251-6486 View (858) 251-6486
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Michele Root
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Online Only
My goal is to provide a safe healing sanctuary for trauma survivors and those wanting to improve their mental health.
I am trained in multiple evidence-based modalities and will meet you where you are in your journey with appropriate therapy techniques and interventions. Each client is unique, so we’ll work together to figure out what you feel is best for you and your goals.
My goal is to provide a safe healing sanctuary for trauma survivors and those wanting to improve their mental health.
I am trained in multiple evidence-based modalities and will meet you where you are in your journey with appropriate therapy techniques and interventions. Each client is unique, so we’ll work together to figure out what you feel is best for you and your goals.
(916) 460-8022 View (916) 460-8022
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Alex Ly -Trauma Therapy for Disconnected Adults
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I'm a trauma therapist that specializes in helping adults who are seemingly successful yet emotionally disconnected and detach rediscover their feelings, and heal.
You are stressed out, and overwhelmed by the fast-paced Bay Area professional hustle. Underneath you wake up with this aching feeling that "you are never good enough." You try to supress, and rationalize this feeling away by checking out, working hard, and distracting yourself from all the stress and anxiety you carry. To deal with all this you disconnect, rationalize, and analyze your feelings. Your partners compain that you are "emotionally unavailable" or "detached." Deep down you can't sit with uncertainty, or your feelings. You realized you NEED to change and need help NOW. You can no longer live like and you would like relief.
I'm a trauma therapist that specializes in helping adults who are seemingly successful yet emotionally disconnected and detach rediscover their feelings, and heal.
You are stressed out, and overwhelmed by the fast-paced Bay Area professional hustle. Underneath you wake up with this aching feeling that "you are never good enough." You try to supress, and rationalize this feeling away by checking out, working hard, and distracting yourself from all the stress and anxiety you carry. To deal with all this you disconnect, rationalize, and analyze your feelings. Your partners compain that you are "emotionally unavailable" or "detached." Deep down you can't sit with uncertainty, or your feelings. You realized you NEED to change and need help NOW. You can no longer live like and you would like relief.
(510) 201-5881 View (510) 201-5881
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Monica Dyer
Psychological Associate, PsyD(c)
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Online Only
My specialty is in treating addiction, relationship wounds, depression, anxiety, and trauma.
The way you've been going through life is not working for you anymore, and you're not sure why. You're ready to explore why you feel this way, but some issues feel too difficult to confront alone. I'm here to help. I work with adults, couples, and teens to heal beliefs and habits that keep them stuck. People come to me looking for someone who's done their own work and can help guide them through theirs—someone who is highly trained, compassionate, and honest.
My specialty is in treating addiction, relationship wounds, depression, anxiety, and trauma.
The way you've been going through life is not working for you anymore, and you're not sure why. You're ready to explore why you feel this way, but some issues feel too difficult to confront alone. I'm here to help. I work with adults, couples, and teens to heal beliefs and habits that keep them stuck. People come to me looking for someone who's done their own work and can help guide them through theirs—someone who is highly trained, compassionate, and honest.
(805) 422-7350 View (805) 422-7350
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EMDR California Somatic Healing Jessie Song
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, EMDR, Guide, Coach
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
Trauma, whether big or small, has a way of impacting every part of our lives.
I offer a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can release the weight you’ve been holding. As an integrative, holistic, trauma-informed coach with EMDR training, I value authenticity, respect, and honoring the mind-body connection. I’m here to walk with you as you explore your inner world, find your own pace, and take meaningful steps toward healing.
Trauma, whether big or small, has a way of impacting every part of our lives.
I offer a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can release the weight you’ve been holding. As an integrative, holistic, trauma-informed coach with EMDR training, I value authenticity, respect, and honoring the mind-body connection. I’m here to walk with you as you explore your inner world, find your own pace, and take meaningful steps toward healing.
(949) 426-7805 View (949) 426-7805
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Peter Cellarius
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, SEP
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Are you having the same painful arguments, again and again? Does it feel like nothing will ever change? I specialize in couples counseling, and in working with trauma.
FOR ALL: no one approach is right for everyone. My training includes Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic Experiencing (SE), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for Couples, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprogramming (EMDR), Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) and Ericksonian Hypnosis.
Are you having the same painful arguments, again and again? Does it feel like nothing will ever change? I specialize in couples counseling, and in working with trauma.
FOR ALL: no one approach is right for everyone. My training includes Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic Experiencing (SE), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for Couples, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprogramming (EMDR), Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) and Ericksonian Hypnosis.
(408) 831-2974 View (408) 831-2974
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Joy Linn
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I provide gender-affirming, culturally-sensitive, weight inclusive and trauma-informed care.
My favorite therapy model is Internal Family Systems (IFS) which involves taking a deeper dive into one's own psyche. Being a guide and a witness to my clients' inner journeys feels like an adventure every time and is such valuable work. If you are wanting to get to know yourself on a deeper level, then I am happy to support that process for you.
I provide gender-affirming, culturally-sensitive, weight inclusive and trauma-informed care.
My favorite therapy model is Internal Family Systems (IFS) which involves taking a deeper dive into one's own psyche. Being a guide and a witness to my clients' inner journeys feels like an adventure every time and is such valuable work. If you are wanting to get to know yourself on a deeper level, then I am happy to support that process for you.
(408) 317-1369 View (408) 317-1369
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