Weight Loss Therapists in San Jose, CA
Specializing in Anxiety Relief. If you have tried other modalities and not gotten long-term relief, then consider hypnotherapy. What would it be like if those negative thoughts and feelings subsided and left you feeling more peaceful and calm? Move through life with greater ease and confidence. Reduce the effects of past traumatic experiences, tone down that negative self-talk, and replace those negative mind movies with more optimistic thoughts - naturally. Most people find hypnotherapy relaxing.
Specializing in Anxiety Relief. If you have tried other modalities and not gotten long-term relief, then consider hypnotherapy. What would it be like if those negative thoughts and feelings subsided and left you feeling more peaceful and calm? Move through life with greater ease and confidence. Reduce the effects of past traumatic experiences, tone down that negative self-talk, and replace those negative mind movies with more optimistic thoughts - naturally. Most people find hypnotherapy relaxing.
I also specialize in stress and burnout, relationship patterns, eating disorders/ weight loss (pre/post bariatric surgery), and relationship patterns.
My ideal client is someone who is ready for change, even if they're unsure where to begin. You may feel stuck, disconnected from yourself, or repeating patterns that no longer serve you. You're open to exploring your experiences with honesty and curiosity, and you want to build greater self-trust, confidence, and emotional balance.
I also specialize in stress and burnout, relationship patterns, eating disorders/ weight loss (pre/post bariatric surgery), and relationship patterns.
My ideal client is someone who is ready for change, even if they're unsure where to begin. You may feel stuck, disconnected from yourself, or repeating patterns that no longer serve you. You're open to exploring your experiences with honesty and curiosity, and you want to build greater self-trust, confidence, and emotional balance.
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.
Nicole Bitter - Cognitive Behavioral Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
4 Endorsed
Online Only
Over 25 years specializing in CBT for all mood disorders, habits & additions and relationship difficulties. Telemedicine appointments available now. Evidence based CBT for Anxiety or Depression, Habits&Addictions or the distress caused from Low Self Esteem and poor quality Relationships. If you feel ready to make a change and want life changing tools to enhance your life, combined with advanced empathy skills to ensure a warm, safe connection with me, I invite you to take the first step by calling me for a 20 minute complimentary phone consult.
Over 25 years specializing in CBT for all mood disorders, habits & additions and relationship difficulties. Telemedicine appointments available now. Evidence based CBT for Anxiety or Depression, Habits&Addictions or the distress caused from Low Self Esteem and poor quality Relationships. If you feel ready to make a change and want life changing tools to enhance your life, combined with advanced empathy skills to ensure a warm, safe connection with me, I invite you to take the first step by calling me for a 20 minute complimentary phone consult.
As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I warmly welcome clients from diverse backgrounds, including those who've faced homelessness, incarceration, and trauma. My expertise enables me to compassionately assist individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, substance use, and adjusting to change or loss. I provide a secure and accepting space for those feeling stuck, guiding them towards positive steps in their lives. My non-judgmental approach fosters a therapeutic environment where all clients find support and healing. Together, we navigate life's challenges, promoting growth and resilience.
As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I warmly welcome clients from diverse backgrounds, including those who've faced homelessness, incarceration, and trauma. My expertise enables me to compassionately assist individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, substance use, and adjusting to change or loss. I provide a secure and accepting space for those feeling stuck, guiding them towards positive steps in their lives. My non-judgmental approach fosters a therapeutic environment where all clients find support and healing. Together, we navigate life's challenges, promoting growth and resilience.
In a way, life is a puzzle. With many pieces to choose from, we try to find those pieces that fit smoothly together. However, life becomes troubling when what we have chosen doesn't fit and the same problems seem to occur in one situation after another, making life seem even more frustrating and confusing. I am trained as both an artist and a psychotherapist and work in a collaborative style. After 20 years of experience, I bring a little humor and grace while learning to think creatively to move through the maze of life, it is an exciting possibility.
In a way, life is a puzzle. With many pieces to choose from, we try to find those pieces that fit smoothly together. However, life becomes troubling when what we have chosen doesn't fit and the same problems seem to occur in one situation after another, making life seem even more frustrating and confusing. I am trained as both an artist and a psychotherapist and work in a collaborative style. After 20 years of experience, I bring a little humor and grace while learning to think creatively to move through the maze of life, it is an exciting possibility.
At Whole Mind Psychological Service, we understand your child's learning struggles. You're seeking answers and a path to success. We offer expert assessments to uncover your child's unique learning profile, creating tailored action plans and strategies. Feeling overwhelmed by the school system? We'll guide you in advocating for your child's needs. Our support extends beyond academics, boosting self-esteem and managing family stress. With ongoing guidance, you'll be prepared for every stage of your child's educational journey. Choose us to transform uncertainty into empowerment. Together, we'll build a brighter future for your child!
At Whole Mind Psychological Service, we understand your child's learning struggles. You're seeking answers and a path to success. We offer expert assessments to uncover your child's unique learning profile, creating tailored action plans and strategies. Feeling overwhelmed by the school system? We'll guide you in advocating for your child's needs. Our support extends beyond academics, boosting self-esteem and managing family stress. With ongoing guidance, you'll be prepared for every stage of your child's educational journey. Choose us to transform uncertainty into empowerment. Together, we'll build a brighter future for your child!
*CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW MEDICARE PATIENTS* I work with adults struggling with a wide range of challenges including loss of relationships, life transitions, and personal problems like anxiety, depression, addiction, or trauma. Life can be difficult but you don't have to figure it out all alone. I can help you. Together, we'll create a safe space where you'll gain insight and perspective into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that are no longer working for you. With these understandings, you'll be able to make better choices and positive life changes. By working through your pain, you'll gain a self-awareness you didn't have before.
*CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW MEDICARE PATIENTS* I work with adults struggling with a wide range of challenges including loss of relationships, life transitions, and personal problems like anxiety, depression, addiction, or trauma. Life can be difficult but you don't have to figure it out all alone. I can help you. Together, we'll create a safe space where you'll gain insight and perspective into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that are no longer working for you. With these understandings, you'll be able to make better choices and positive life changes. By working through your pain, you'll gain a self-awareness you didn't have before.
Angela Li Brainspotting Therapist Trauma Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
San Jose, CA 95124
Are trauma, anxiety and insecurity controlling your life, preventing you from pursuing your dreams and living life to the fullest? Do you relive the past as if it were happening right now? Your head knows better, but it fails to convince your heart otherwise. As horrible as those experiences were in the past, they continue to zap away your joy and confidence today. You might even avoid situations that trigger the feelings. Are there any lost part of you that you'd like to return to? Do others believe in your competence more than you believe in yourself? What would it be like if life was driven by passion and joy, not fear or shame?
Are trauma, anxiety and insecurity controlling your life, preventing you from pursuing your dreams and living life to the fullest? Do you relive the past as if it were happening right now? Your head knows better, but it fails to convince your heart otherwise. As horrible as those experiences were in the past, they continue to zap away your joy and confidence today. You might even avoid situations that trigger the feelings. Are there any lost part of you that you'd like to return to? Do others believe in your competence more than you believe in yourself? What would it be like if life was driven by passion and joy, not fear or shame?
Life can get really stressful, whether it's work, family, relationships, or even issues within yourself. My goal is to show you not only changes within therapy but also outside of therapy. I see every client as an individual and I truly care about your progress in the work we do together. Because everyone is different, your path to healing or growth may look different than other people around you. It would be a privilege to help you find these resources in yourself and to walk with you on your pathway to wellness.
Life can get really stressful, whether it's work, family, relationships, or even issues within yourself. My goal is to show you not only changes within therapy but also outside of therapy. I see every client as an individual and I truly care about your progress in the work we do together. Because everyone is different, your path to healing or growth may look different than other people around you. It would be a privilege to help you find these resources in yourself and to walk with you on your pathway to wellness.
Are you feeling depressed or anxious? Is your child having difficulties in school? Are you having relational problems? Whether you are seeking therapy for yourself or a loved one, I strive to ensure my patients feel supported as we collaboratively work towards your better quality of life. As a licensed marriage & family therapist, I use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and solution based approaches to help address your needs.
Are you feeling depressed or anxious? Is your child having difficulties in school? Are you having relational problems? Whether you are seeking therapy for yourself or a loved one, I strive to ensure my patients feel supported as we collaboratively work towards your better quality of life. As a licensed marriage & family therapist, I use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and solution based approaches to help address your needs.
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.
Break free from the grip of alcohol use and emotional distress. You do not have to carry shame, guilt, or regret alone. Many people function on the outside while struggling inside. Anxiety, depression, strained relationships, and unhealthy coping patterns. Over time, these patterns drain energy and hope.
Our work focuses on helping you take your life back. Together, we face difficult moments with honesty and empathy. Learn emotional invisibility & build skills to manage emotional triggers, negative thinking & self-defeating behaviors. You gain tools to improve communication skills, pitch, tone, volume & pause.
Break free from the grip of alcohol use and emotional distress. You do not have to carry shame, guilt, or regret alone. Many people function on the outside while struggling inside. Anxiety, depression, strained relationships, and unhealthy coping patterns. Over time, these patterns drain energy and hope.
Our work focuses on helping you take your life back. Together, we face difficult moments with honesty and empathy. Learn emotional invisibility & build skills to manage emotional triggers, negative thinking & self-defeating behaviors. You gain tools to improve communication skills, pitch, tone, volume & pause.
Are you feeling anxious or overwhelmed? Have you tried everything you can think of to solve the problem, change your circumstances, or just feel better on your own? If you're deep in the mire of anxiety and depression, trying to make a positive change, or just barely managing to make it through the day, it can be tough to think that things could be different. You can feel frustrated, disconnected, and stuck. Getting the right support can be the ticket to moving out of being stuck and taking steps toward living the life you'd like to be living.
Are you feeling anxious or overwhelmed? Have you tried everything you can think of to solve the problem, change your circumstances, or just feel better on your own? If you're deep in the mire of anxiety and depression, trying to make a positive change, or just barely managing to make it through the day, it can be tough to think that things could be different. You can feel frustrated, disconnected, and stuck. Getting the right support can be the ticket to moving out of being stuck and taking steps toward living the life you'd like to be living.
I currently have immediate openings for telehealth, and limited in-person availability. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space to explore what's going on in your life, including uncomfortable emotions, relationship issues, and past experiences. I am empathic and open-minded, allowing each person to share their unique self in therapy. Therapy can be challenging and emotional, and together we can set goals that move you towards healing and self-improvement. I take a holistic approach to therapy, with an emphasis on your biological needs (exercise, sleep, nutrition, physical illness, etc). Therapy may be short-term or long-term.
I currently have immediate openings for telehealth, and limited in-person availability. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space to explore what's going on in your life, including uncomfortable emotions, relationship issues, and past experiences. I am empathic and open-minded, allowing each person to share their unique self in therapy. Therapy can be challenging and emotional, and together we can set goals that move you towards healing and self-improvement. I take a holistic approach to therapy, with an emphasis on your biological needs (exercise, sleep, nutrition, physical illness, etc). Therapy may be short-term or long-term.
I am honored to have the opportunity to work with individuals and couples as they navigate life’s challenges and move toward greater healing, connection, and self-understanding. I support clients experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, grief, life transitions, peer relationship challenges, and marital or premarital concerns. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in helping clients feel seen, supported, and empowered as they build practical tools for change. I have also done significant work supporting clients with ADHD, autism, behavioral concerns, coping skills, and school-related challenges.
I am honored to have the opportunity to work with individuals and couples as they navigate life’s challenges and move toward greater healing, connection, and self-understanding. I support clients experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, grief, life transitions, peer relationship challenges, and marital or premarital concerns. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in helping clients feel seen, supported, and empowered as they build practical tools for change. I have also done significant work supporting clients with ADHD, autism, behavioral concerns, coping skills, and school-related challenges.
I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, broken relationships, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, financial recklessness, and gambling. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, broken relationships, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, financial recklessness, and gambling. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
For best results, we support couples and groups, too, with the latest methodologies, i.e. coaching, hypnosis, animal-assisted intervention and Yoga. We love applied industrial organizational psychology, all of which we're trained in, too.
For best results, we support couples and groups, too, with the latest methodologies, i.e. coaching, hypnosis, animal-assisted intervention and Yoga. We love applied industrial organizational psychology, all of which we're trained in, too.
Are you seeking compassionate and expert guidance for your journey towards healing and growth? I am here to help. With over 23 years of experience as a licensed therapist, clinical manager, psychological evaluator, and clinical supervisor, I have a warm approach and am dedicated to supporting children, adolescents, individuals and families through their unique challenges and transitions. As a seasoned practitioner in private practice and years of experience teaching therapists to practice in the field, I bring a wealth of knowledge and insight to every session.
Are you seeking compassionate and expert guidance for your journey towards healing and growth? I am here to help. With over 23 years of experience as a licensed therapist, clinical manager, psychological evaluator, and clinical supervisor, I have a warm approach and am dedicated to supporting children, adolescents, individuals and families through their unique challenges and transitions. As a seasoned practitioner in private practice and years of experience teaching therapists to practice in the field, I bring a wealth of knowledge and insight to every session.
Currently accepting new clients. How are you doing? Really, how are you doing? Are you feeling balanced, satisfied in your relationships, and have an overall sense of well being? You might answer "I'm fine" sometimes and at other times you might feel sad, overwhelmed and have anxiety about the future. I believe I can help you. Together we will work to overcome roadblocks, heal old wounds and conquer the limitations that have kept you from reaching your potential - personally, relationally and professionally.
Currently accepting new clients. How are you doing? Really, how are you doing? Are you feeling balanced, satisfied in your relationships, and have an overall sense of well being? You might answer "I'm fine" sometimes and at other times you might feel sad, overwhelmed and have anxiety about the future. I believe I can help you. Together we will work to overcome roadblocks, heal old wounds and conquer the limitations that have kept you from reaching your potential - personally, relationally and professionally.
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Weight Loss Therapists
What is the relationship between weight management and mental health?
Mental health can be significantly influenced by one's physical health, so overall improvements in one's quality of life as a result of improved physical functioning from weight loss can have an overall positive impact on an individual's mental health and allow them to engage more readily in everyday activities. In addition, many strategies used to manage weight, such as exercise and maintaining a healthy diet, are also associated with reducing the symptoms of common mental health conditions, such as anxiety or depression. Individuals may also benefit from the improved self-esteem and self-efficacy that can come with successful weight management.
What is the psychological approach to losing weight?
While there are no specific therapy modalities specifically for weight loss, common psychological therapies can be highly effective in helping clients make lasting lifestyle changes. This may be called the "psychological approach" to weight loss because it does not rely on physical interventions, such as medication or weight loss surgery, to help clients lose weight. Weight loss counseling can be used in addition to or instead of such physical interventions. Some clients simply seek therapy to address the challenges that may accompany weight loss in general, including negative thoughts surrounding their body, disordered eating patterns, or difficulty completing daily tasks as a result of their weight challenges. In such cases, therapists will often utilize behavioral coaching or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to help clients understand how their thoughts may be influencing their diet and physical activity patterns.
What type of therapy is commonly used in weight loss counseling?
Weight loss counseling often involves a combination of therapy and psychoeducation. Common techniques used by weight loss counselors include journaling, thought diaries, and other Cognitive Behavioral Therapy strategies that encourage clients to consider how their feelings about their weight loss impact their mental health. Weight loss counselors may also teach clients mindfulness exercises, which can be used by clients during and after eating to be more aware of physical cues from their body surrounding eating. Some clients looking for weight loss therapy may also benefit from group therapy approaches, which utilize the power of social connection and accountability to help clients adhere to their weight loss plan.
Is therapy recommended for individuals undergoing bariatric surgery?
While therapy is not a requirement for individuals undergoing bariatric surgery, many individuals undergoing weight loss surgery may benefit from seeing a counselor. Prior to surgery, counselors can help clients decide whether surgical weight loss is a good fit for them and assist in surgery preparation. Post-surgery, counselors can assist clients with the psychological component of maintaining their weight loss, as well as help clients navigate any postoperative pain. Throughout the surgical process, therapists can help clients process body-image challenges that may come with dramatic changes in weight, as well as manage symptoms of anxiety or depression that may accompany the major life changes bariatric surgery can bring.