Trauma Focused Therapists in San Jose, CA
I work with those who feel stuck or overwhelmed by the weight of trauma, anxiety, depression, but still hold onto the hope that life can feel different. They may be struggling in their relationships, caught in unhelpful patterns, or feeling disconnected from themselves and others. What they want most is to feel calmer, more confident, and more in control of their lives. Ultimately, their goal is to move beyond surviving and into a place where they can truly thrive, and my role is to support them on that journey with compassionate care.
I work with those who feel stuck or overwhelmed by the weight of trauma, anxiety, depression, but still hold onto the hope that life can feel different. They may be struggling in their relationships, caught in unhelpful patterns, or feeling disconnected from themselves and others. What they want most is to feel calmer, more confident, and more in control of their lives. Ultimately, their goal is to move beyond surviving and into a place where they can truly thrive, and my role is to support them on that journey with compassionate care.
I only have morning and early afternoon availability currently.
Hello, and thank you for considering me to support you on your journey. I’d like to share a bit about myself. I work with adults, children, and adolescents, addressing a wide range of concerns, including ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, and more. My therapeutic approach is eclectic, drawing from various evidence-based practices to tailor the experience to your unique needs. I believe that therapy is not a one-size-fits-all process, and it’s important to find the approach that resonates with you.
I only have morning and early afternoon availability currently.
Hello, and thank you for considering me to support you on your journey. I’d like to share a bit about myself. I work with adults, children, and adolescents, addressing a wide range of concerns, including ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, and more. My therapeutic approach is eclectic, drawing from various evidence-based practices to tailor the experience to your unique needs. I believe that therapy is not a one-size-fits-all process, and it’s important to find the approach that resonates with you.
Do you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or exhausted by stress? Maybe relationships, parenting, or self-doubt leave you feeling lost. Do you feel like you need relief, self-confidence, and deeper connections with others, but don’t know where to start? Many of my clients are professionals, parents, and individuals navigating anxiety, trauma, or major life transitions. Therapy can help you break unhelpful patterns, heal past wounds, build lasting change, and develop more fulfilling and authentic relationships. Imagine quieting your inner critic, feeling truly seen, and stepping into a more fulfilling life.
Do you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or exhausted by stress? Maybe relationships, parenting, or self-doubt leave you feeling lost. Do you feel like you need relief, self-confidence, and deeper connections with others, but don’t know where to start? Many of my clients are professionals, parents, and individuals navigating anxiety, trauma, or major life transitions. Therapy can help you break unhelpful patterns, heal past wounds, build lasting change, and develop more fulfilling and authentic relationships. Imagine quieting your inner critic, feeling truly seen, and stepping into a more fulfilling life.
Do you find yourself worrying about your relationships—at work, at home, or with the people you care about most? You may feel caught in a painful double bind: wanting to be calm, connected, and understood, yet finding yourself overwhelmed, shutting down, or reacting in ways you later regret. Many of my clients are thoughtful, high-functioning people navigating anxiety, depression, or relationship stress, sometimes feeling hopeless or even suicidal. I also work with neurodivergent adults (ADHD, autism), parents, and couples seeking more understanding, stability, and connection.
Do you find yourself worrying about your relationships—at work, at home, or with the people you care about most? You may feel caught in a painful double bind: wanting to be calm, connected, and understood, yet finding yourself overwhelmed, shutting down, or reacting in ways you later regret. Many of my clients are thoughtful, high-functioning people navigating anxiety, depression, or relationship stress, sometimes feeling hopeless or even suicidal. I also work with neurodivergent adults (ADHD, autism), parents, and couples seeking more understanding, stability, and connection.
I have over 35 years experience as a licensed pyschotherapist. I enjoy working with adolescents, individual adults, and couples. I treat a wide variety of issues including; anxiety/depression, relational difficulties, addictions, grief/loss, parenting challenges, spiritual concerns, eating disorders, family of origin issues, work related stress, and trauma. I also provide consultation to small family businesses around communication, conflict resolution, business management, and succession planning. I also have a speciality in helping the elderly, and their families with the complexities of aging.
I have over 35 years experience as a licensed pyschotherapist. I enjoy working with adolescents, individual adults, and couples. I treat a wide variety of issues including; anxiety/depression, relational difficulties, addictions, grief/loss, parenting challenges, spiritual concerns, eating disorders, family of origin issues, work related stress, and trauma. I also provide consultation to small family businesses around communication, conflict resolution, business management, and succession planning. I also have a speciality in helping the elderly, and their families with the complexities of aging.
Do you have difficulty hearing your preferences? Experiencing joy? Are you doing all the “right” things yet still feeling anxious and empty? Oftentimes, in our efforts to stay safe, we wall off the parts of ourselves that seem unacceptable or extraneous. Over time, as we lose touch with our true essences, we look outside ourselves for answers and validation, and life ends up feeling stressful and meaningless. I am trained in EMDR, Internal Family Systems, and Sensorimotor Therapy, modalities that can help you go deeper and effectively process the trauma and beliefs that are obscuring your unique path to joy and connection.
Do you have difficulty hearing your preferences? Experiencing joy? Are you doing all the “right” things yet still feeling anxious and empty? Oftentimes, in our efforts to stay safe, we wall off the parts of ourselves that seem unacceptable or extraneous. Over time, as we lose touch with our true essences, we look outside ourselves for answers and validation, and life ends up feeling stressful and meaningless. I am trained in EMDR, Internal Family Systems, and Sensorimotor Therapy, modalities that can help you go deeper and effectively process the trauma and beliefs that are obscuring your unique path to joy and connection.
Christina Carter
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
1 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95125
Faith-based, trauma-focused therapist with an eclectic approach because healing is never “one size fits all
I offer truth with compassion, even when it’s tough to hear because real growth requires honesty. In this process, you’ll learn to stand firm in identity, develop emotional strength, and new tools to build self-trust, independence & mental endurance. If you’re ready to move forward with renewed confidence & inner peace, I’d be honored to walk with you.
Faith-based, trauma-focused therapist with an eclectic approach because healing is never “one size fits all
I offer truth with compassion, even when it’s tough to hear because real growth requires honesty. In this process, you’ll learn to stand firm in identity, develop emotional strength, and new tools to build self-trust, independence & mental endurance. If you’re ready to move forward with renewed confidence & inner peace, I’d be honored to walk with you.
I draw from various modalities and trauma-focused therapies adapting interventions to fit your goals, values, and lived experience.
You may look like you're holding it together on the outside, while inside feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of what comes next. You may be navigating anxiety, depression, grief, or a life transition that's left you feeling lost. Couples and families may feel stuck in painful patterns or struggling to reconnect after betrayal or conflict. Veterans may be carrying invisible weight from service. You may also be working through sex or pornography addiction and the pain it's brought into your relationships. You deserve a space that feels safe, culturally responsive, and grounded, where you can slow down and feel heard.
I draw from various modalities and trauma-focused therapies adapting interventions to fit your goals, values, and lived experience.
You may look like you're holding it together on the outside, while inside feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of what comes next. You may be navigating anxiety, depression, grief, or a life transition that's left you feeling lost. Couples and families may feel stuck in painful patterns or struggling to reconnect after betrayal or conflict. Veterans may be carrying invisible weight from service. You may also be working through sex or pornography addiction and the pain it's brought into your relationships. You deserve a space that feels safe, culturally responsive, and grounded, where you can slow down and feel heard.
Eileen Motozaki: Brainspotting, EMDR & Flash
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, APCC
5 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95124
Waitlist for new clients
Are you feeling stuck? When life is overwhelming, we need someone to help us navigate our challenges. You are worthy of support. You are the expert on you, and I consider it an honor to walk with you through your pain and struggles. I am passionate about helping you overcome negative beliefs that hold you back so you can find new pathways in relating to yourself and others. I welcome the opportunity to integrate your spirituality into the process of bringing lasting change.
Are you feeling stuck? When life is overwhelming, we need someone to help us navigate our challenges. You are worthy of support. You are the expert on you, and I consider it an honor to walk with you through your pain and struggles. I am passionate about helping you overcome negative beliefs that hold you back so you can find new pathways in relating to yourself and others. I welcome the opportunity to integrate your spirituality into the process of bringing lasting change.
You may be coming to therapy because something no longer fits—an old role, an expectation placed on you, or a way of being that once helped you survive but now feels constraining or exhausting. Many of the people I work with have spent years adapting to systems, relationships, or identities that prioritized conformity over understanding. If that resonates, you’re not alone. I provide trauma-informed, integrative psychotherapy for adults who feel misunderstood, sidelined, or shaped by experiences that asked them to be someone other than who they truly are.
You may be coming to therapy because something no longer fits—an old role, an expectation placed on you, or a way of being that once helped you survive but now feels constraining or exhausting. Many of the people I work with have spent years adapting to systems, relationships, or identities that prioritized conformity over understanding. If that resonates, you’re not alone. I provide trauma-informed, integrative psychotherapy for adults who feel misunderstood, sidelined, or shaped by experiences that asked them to be someone other than who they truly are.
I believe if we can transform the couple’s relationships, we are not only helping them, but also helping them and their families for generations to come. Also, most of people’s toughest struggles are related to their relational issues so, as the relationship improves, the person's individual problems seem less challenging.
I believe if we can transform the couple’s relationships, we are not only helping them, but also helping them and their families for generations to come. Also, most of people’s toughest struggles are related to their relational issues so, as the relationship improves, the person's individual problems seem less challenging.
Overwhelmed, stuck, or in pain? Maybe it’s anxiety, low mood, burnout, grief that won’t lift, panic, or sleep that won’t cooperate. Thoughts race or go blank. You feel lonely around people, or crowded by them. Old trauma resurfaces; you react faster than you want; boundaries blur. Work and relationships start to suffer. If you want relief that lasts - steadier emotions, fewer spirals, clearer communication, better sleep and energy, or clearer path through major life changes - let’s talk. A brief introductory call can map a simple starting plan and see if we’re a fit so new patterns can take hold. Individuals, couples, and families.
Overwhelmed, stuck, or in pain? Maybe it’s anxiety, low mood, burnout, grief that won’t lift, panic, or sleep that won’t cooperate. Thoughts race or go blank. You feel lonely around people, or crowded by them. Old trauma resurfaces; you react faster than you want; boundaries blur. Work and relationships start to suffer. If you want relief that lasts - steadier emotions, fewer spirals, clearer communication, better sleep and energy, or clearer path through major life changes - let’s talk. A brief introductory call can map a simple starting plan and see if we’re a fit so new patterns can take hold. Individuals, couples, and families.
Are you feeling stressed? Do you wake up moody? Is your anger affecting your loved ones? Has your addiction isolated you? Is your relationship suffering? You can feel better and enjoy your life. Sometimes you just need a bit of guidance to find tools and techniques that help you. I shine a light on your toolbox so that you can find the right tools to take charge of your life.
Are you feeling stressed? Do you wake up moody? Is your anger affecting your loved ones? Has your addiction isolated you? Is your relationship suffering? You can feel better and enjoy your life. Sometimes you just need a bit of guidance to find tools and techniques that help you. I shine a light on your toolbox so that you can find the right tools to take charge of your life.
I work with individuals, couples, and families who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally drained. Many come with anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship struggles and are looking for relief, clarity, and change. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can slow down and feel heard. Using a trauma-informed approach, Brainspotting, and DBT, I help you process deeper emotions, build coping skills, and move forward with greater balance, confidence, and hope.
I work with individuals, couples, and families who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally drained. Many come with anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship struggles and are looking for relief, clarity, and change. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can slow down and feel heard. Using a trauma-informed approach, Brainspotting, and DBT, I help you process deeper emotions, build coping skills, and move forward with greater balance, confidence, and hope.
I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor (VA) and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (CA), but you might also call me a confidant or a wellness coach. With 12+ years of counseling experience, I’ve had the privilege to work in various levels of care such as inpatient, residential, crisis counseling, community-based services, outpatient counseling & more. I am a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist with the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals and trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor (VA) and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (CA), but you might also call me a confidant or a wellness coach. With 12+ years of counseling experience, I’ve had the privilege to work in various levels of care such as inpatient, residential, crisis counseling, community-based services, outpatient counseling & more. I am a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist with the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals and trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
You’ve been holding it together for everyone else, but inside, it’s a different story. You’re angry, anxious, or shut down—barely sleeping, snapping at people you care about, and feeling disconnected from who you used to be. Maybe you're facing changes you never expected, like adapting to life with blindness or another disability. You’re avoiding intimacy, struggling in public or social situations, and questioning past and future decisions. Whether you're a veteran, first responder, or just tired of carrying it all alone—you know something needs to change.
You’ve been holding it together for everyone else, but inside, it’s a different story. You’re angry, anxious, or shut down—barely sleeping, snapping at people you care about, and feeling disconnected from who you used to be. Maybe you're facing changes you never expected, like adapting to life with blindness or another disability. You’re avoiding intimacy, struggling in public or social situations, and questioning past and future decisions. Whether you're a veteran, first responder, or just tired of carrying it all alone—you know something needs to change.
Hello! I am a psychologist with over 15 years of experience providing individual therapy for adults. The heart of my work is helping you develop a loving, healthy, and secure relationship with yourself - as the foundation for your relationships with others. I work from an intersectional lens that honors and acknowledges the impact of societal stressors on all aspects of who you are, and I assume that you have a birthright to wholeness and pleasure in your life. My approach is warm, casual, and professional.
Hello! I am a psychologist with over 15 years of experience providing individual therapy for adults. The heart of my work is helping you develop a loving, healthy, and secure relationship with yourself - as the foundation for your relationships with others. I work from an intersectional lens that honors and acknowledges the impact of societal stressors on all aspects of who you are, and I assume that you have a birthright to wholeness and pleasure in your life. My approach is warm, casual, and professional.
I use Gestalt, Client-centered, Trauma-Focused CBT, process & mindfulness techniques to help manage emotions effectively.
If your child is struggling with school refusal, lack of motivation, or emotional outbursts around learning, you're not alone. Many parents feel helpless, frustrated, and unsure of what to do next. The tension can affect not just your child’s future, but the entire family’s peace and connection.
Let's understand what’s really going on beneath the surface — both for your child and for you. Together, we can explore the emotional needs behind the behavior, support you in setting clearer boundaries, and rebuild trust and communication at home. Change doesn't happen overnight, but with guidance, it’s absolutely possible.
I use Gestalt, Client-centered, Trauma-Focused CBT, process & mindfulness techniques to help manage emotions effectively.
If your child is struggling with school refusal, lack of motivation, or emotional outbursts around learning, you're not alone. Many parents feel helpless, frustrated, and unsure of what to do next. The tension can affect not just your child’s future, but the entire family’s peace and connection.
Let's understand what’s really going on beneath the surface — both for your child and for you. Together, we can explore the emotional needs behind the behavior, support you in setting clearer boundaries, and rebuild trust and communication at home. Change doesn't happen overnight, but with guidance, it’s absolutely possible.
Welcome to a Path of Growth and Healing:
Life’s challenges can at times feel overwhelming but you don’t have to face them alone. Through compassionate, evidence-based therapy, I help individuals find clarity, resilience, and renewed purpose so they can not only heal but thrive.
I bring extensive experience working with adolescents, teens, and adults of all ages. My areas of specialization include:
Anxiety and Depression,
Social Isolation and Self-Esteem Issues,
Relationship and Marriage Counseling,
Parenting Coaching and Adoption-Attachment Building for Healthy Families.
Welcome to a Path of Growth and Healing:
Life’s challenges can at times feel overwhelming but you don’t have to face them alone. Through compassionate, evidence-based therapy, I help individuals find clarity, resilience, and renewed purpose so they can not only heal but thrive.
I bring extensive experience working with adolescents, teens, and adults of all ages. My areas of specialization include:
Anxiety and Depression,
Social Isolation and Self-Esteem Issues,
Relationship and Marriage Counseling,
Parenting Coaching and Adoption-Attachment Building for Healthy Families.
Life transitions, emotional distress, and relationship challenges can feel overwhelming at times. Therapy provides a structured and supportive space to explore these experiences, develop insight, and work toward meaningful change. As a licensed therapist, I offer a thoughtful, collaborative approach focused on helping clients regain stability and clarity.
Life transitions, emotional distress, and relationship challenges can feel overwhelming at times. Therapy provides a structured and supportive space to explore these experiences, develop insight, and work toward meaningful change. As a licensed therapist, I offer a thoughtful, collaborative approach focused on helping clients regain stability and clarity.
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