Therapists in San Jose, CA

I see children, individuals, and couples dealing with a broad range of issues such as personal growth struggles in adulthood, marital/relationship discord, behavioral challenges in children/adolescents, parenting/discipline issues, stress, depression, and anxiety. I am clinically trained to work with victims of crime around trauma as well as to facilitate The Work of Byron Katie.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in work with individuals and couples. I have a small private practice and I am a faculty counselor, consultant, and educator at San José State University. I believe each person has a unique and important story to tell. As a psychologist, I work to create a trusting environment in which to tell that story and through the process, help my clients discover solutions to problems, acceptance of the past, and hope for the future.

We all feel lost from time to time, but there’s always light at the end of the tunnel. I’ve been through my own therapy as a young adult when I was stuck in a bout of anxiety and panic attacks due to childhood trauma. Throughout my years of working with traumatized individuals, I learned first-hand about how childhood trauma can have a strong impact on adulthood. I can help you address unresolved trauma, in order for you to find passion, connection, and purpose in your life.

ATTENTION PROFESSIONALS STRUGGLING WITH HIGH ANXIETY AND/OR RELATIONSHIP ISSUES (AT WORK OR HOME): You really want to talk with someone, but you're not sure who to trust. When you describe tough challenges at work or with your family, you want someone who GETS IT. The last thing you need is to discover that your counselor has too little experience to bring any new solutions to the table. You're looking for someone who's "BEEN THERE AND DONE THAT." Someone who inspires confidence with the way they approach their work, and someone who's already solved the problems you're dealing with.

My name is Erika Prigo; I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (139621). I believe that all people deserve nothing but the best quality of life that is possible. They should be allowed to complete their tasks every day with full ease and satisfaction. It is quite easy to take all of these tasks for granted, not taking into consideration existential problems that present themselves regardless of age. I use a combination of treatment modalities, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Existential Therapy, and Narrative Therapy, to find the best fit for you.

Hi there! You’re here and that is an important step! I have always been passionate about the human story. I find it remarkable to listen to my clients’ journey and create a space together to pause, reflect and heal. My own healing journey has taught me that life gets hard, healing is messy, and also...that we don’t have to go through it alone. The therapy space is a valuable one and a protected process that allows you to honor the truth of your unique self while better understanding the systems and structures that we operate within, allowing us to bring more balance into the way we see ourselves and our interactions with the world.

I provide effective, research based therapy to help you move from surviving to thriving. If stress, anxiety, depression, or relationship problems are keeping you from being truly happy, it's time to do something about it. You can't solve a problem if you don't acknowledge you have one. With over 17 years clinical experience, I offer compassionate therapy in a collaborative and supportive environment. If you need help with life transitions, relationship issues,parenting challenges, depression or anxiety, I can help you get the support, insight and skills you need.

And here you are: searching for a person, a place, a way to find some help with this situation, this life. I hope you'll reach out. I provide psychotherapy for adults sorting through life challenges (including divorce) and managing difficult emotional experiences (like grief and loss). Professional adults appreciate my understanding of the the academic & corporate worlds, and the positives and negatives of a demanding work life. I help people seeking to start a relationship as well as those ending relationships. I work with clients navigating the impacts of stress, depression, and loneliness, as well as how to find meaning in life.

As a psychotherapist, I enjoy working with adults going through life-transitions, looking for better self-understanding, wanting to improve their relationships, or experiencing challenging stressors. While cultivating compassionate self-awareness, I'll guide you as we work together to navigate your struggles and goals. Whether you are pursuing therapy with a clear idea of what you want to accomplish or are coming in with uncertainty, I am deeply committed to understanding you, and being by your side on your unique journey.

I take a dialectical approach to treatment focusing on the acceptance of my client as a person while supporting efforts to change through the instillation of hope, skill building, and validation. My treatment focuses on addressing those issues interfering with a client's quality of life. I incorporate different methodologies to effect change unique to each individual.

My experience in mental health began in 1981 as a residential therapist with youth in group homes and since then I have worked extensively with youth, families, couples, individual men and women - I have worked extensively around issues of emotional dis-regulation, family dysfunction, addictions of various sorts, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, codependency, and some dissociative disorders as well - I consider treatment very paradoxical, I believe it is important how to gain Freedom from has had Harmful Affect & Control over one's life and Learn how to Live Realistically and yet with Meaning & Purpose !!

Have your attempts to create a better relationship left you feeling more disconnected than before? Those trusted ideas from Instagram and TikTok reels, the blogs found through Googling "ways to improve my relationship," and attempts to try talking to your partner about relationship frustrations just aren't helping. The difference between a conversation and conflict feels blurred, and it's almost expected that talking about hard topics will lead to misunderstandings. Having conversations that lead to connection versus loneliness takes skills - ones that no one has probably ever taught you before. What could those skills even be?

Hey there…Do any of these people sound like you? You want deeper, more meaningful relationships but at the same time, you feel uncomfortable at the thought of letting people in. You are the dependable go to person for your friends and family, but when you need help no one has your back. You fill space by spending way too much time scrolling on social media, eating Takis and binge watching the latest Netflix original, gaming or filling up your Amazon cart and feel blah- empty. You’re stuck between “this isn’t working for me” and “ I don’t know what else to do”, so you just keep doing what isn’t working.

You don’t understand why your family causes you so many sleepless nights. You need someone to talk to but feel shame bringing up family issues or you don’t know where to start. You try to please everyone but you end up being the unhappy one. You cut off toxic family relationships but this leaves you feeling guilt, loneliness, and resentment. To prove yourself, you work hard and sometimes overcompensate. Past unresolved issues consume your energy, make you question yourself, and become hesitant to try a new relationship. You don’t want to be your parents but you don’t know how not to. You doubt if you can live a different life.

I enjoy using a Humanistic approach to therapy and engaging my patient’s in a supportive, genuine, and empathic manner. I have been licensed for 25 years and have been trained in many types of therapeutic approaches. I enjoy being interactive with my patients and engaging them in a humanistic manner. I have been trained and enjoy CBT, problem-solving, and supportive psychodynamic therapy. I also have training in Motivational Interviewing, EMDR, Hypnotherapy, Play therapy, and Guided Imagery. I typically work with teenagers and adults in the capacity of an addiction specialist or psychiatric social worker.

You have felt different from others most of your life. You're tired of being constantly told that you are too sensitive or emotional. You feel too much. You require so much more alone time and downtime than most people. You believe in the good of others and that has sometimes caused you deep hurt in your relationships. It's exhausting and lonely being the person everyone goes to for advice and perspective. You're an old soul and you see the world differently. But the world seems so unkind to you in return. You've given so much and worked so hard but continue to feel unseen by those you care about. I see you.

Is excessive worry or anxiety limiting your life? Do you want to feel better and live a happier life? Helping our clients overcome social anxiety, public speaking fears, OCD, panic, excessive worry and depression is our primary focus. Visit us at www.paloaltotherapy.com. By using proven therapy methods (We are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy specialists) we will focus on specific problems, solutions, and reachable goals. We provide much more than traditional talk therapy and help you get results to improve your emotions and your life. By doing this we can help rather quickly. Call to schedule a free phone consultation.

Now more than ever people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and challenged by the many demands in our lives. Managing relationships, parenting, and work/life balance can leave us feeling lost and confused on how to move forward. And sadly, not addressing these challenges can lead us to feeling like we’re drowning and far from living a fulfilling life. We believe that it shouldn’t be so hard to live better. We can change for the better, and a lot of times, all we need is support, understanding, and hope to find those answers in a collaborative and comfortable environment.

Do you feel stressed or stuck? Do you wish things were different? You can utilize therapy to build alternative ways to cope with life problems and live your life fully.