Adults Therapists in Santa Clara, CA

Much like the core of hip-hop music, therapy is rooted in self-discovery. Healing comes from looking inward and reflecting on how our past experiences, both hardships and victories, shaped who we are. Using hip hop as inspiration for my clinical work, my goal is to support you on your journey into a more integrated self. This collaborative approach can include an exploration of the self, the people in your lives, and the world around you. My hope is we can create a space where we keep it real so you can “bloom and glow.” I have an integrative approach with a range of modalities including psychodynamic, CBT and nature psychology.

Welcome, and congratulations! Finding the right therapist is a big step. If you'd like to understand how your mind causes you mischief--anxiety, stress, depression, anger, addictions, or relationship problems--I can help you to pursue these goals. I have many years of experience in mindfulness meditation and practice, and a thorough understanding of how our thoughts, stories, and assumptions result in increased stress or increased happiness. I also make good use of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy in helping adults and teens with sexual abuse or addiction issues. Clients tell me that I am "an easy person to talk to."

If you are struggling with eating issues, anxiety, or depression, or if you are a loved one supporting a family member struggling with these concerns, I want you to know that there is help, and you don't have to struggle alone. As a therapist who has experience in a variety of treatment programs and levels of care, I have witnessed both individual and family transformation from feeling stuck and hopeless to feeling empowered and hope-filled countless times. My passion is joining you in your journey to provide support, insight, and tools to achieve your goals, feel better, and live a life of greater joy and meaning.

I am passionate about supporting adults through times of life transitions. These life shifts can be full of both excitement or dread and tremendous adjustment. I offer multimodal strategies for adult clients struggling with career optimization, in many cases due to (undiagnosed) ADHD based performance issues. Clinical specialties include: adult ADHD and Executive Functioning Coaching, perfectionism and shame resilience, codependency, imposter syndrome, relationship issues, communication problems, low self-esteem, grief and loss, parent coaching, self-regulation, anger management and treatment of anxiety and depression.

I am a Marriage and Family Therapist with a private practice in Santa Clara, CA. I provided services to children, teens, and families. I offers support with behavioral concerns, anger, anxiety, depression, and parenting.

Seeking therapy is an act of courage. If you're reading this, welcome! Starting your healing journey by looking for the right-fit therapist is a great beginning, and I invite you to check out my website to get to know me and see if my approach is right for you. I offer individual therapy to adults and teenagers, and I serve BIPOC and LGBTQAI2+ communities. Through my work I often support folks who struggle with anxiety, body image issues, boundaries, shame/guilt, and recovery from trauma and PTSD. I work best with folks who are ready for change, and who want to engage with the work of healing through therapy.

OPEN WEEKDAY EVENINGS & SATURDAYS!!! I know life can be difficult and you are the expert of your life. It would be my privilege to help you achieve in therapy and work with you on your goals so you feel heard and validated. I work with adults and children struggling with depression, anxiety, and/or marital/relationship conflict. I can help families deal with: parent/child conflicts, school discipline, or performance problems, behavior problems and/or any other problems of daily teenage living. I am genuinely honored to have the opportunity to help you.

We are a fee for service agency that works exclusively with Neurodiverse Clients and their families, ages 14 through adult. Our services range from psychotherapy, personal coaching, independent living skills assessment and training, classes, lectures, and social/community groups. We work with adolescents, young adults , and adults and their families. Our clients range from high school students struggling with anxiety and school refusal to high-tech employees wishing to learn skills to overcome challenges of their autism or ADHD to be more productive and happier in their lives.

We help teens and adults who are struggling to cope with distress, manage difficult emotions, and build harmonious relationships with family and friends. We work with those who are: feeling irritable or depressed; anxious, on edge, or constantly worrying; experiencing school or work stress; having difficulty focusing or completing tasks; having difficulty sleeping; struggling to communicate without escalation or shutting down; feeling out of control or irrational at times; drinking, using substances, cutting, running away, or other risky behaviors; and are seeking new ways to cope.

If you’re feeling stuck after trying to do things on your own, then therapy could help you move forward. Together, you’ll learn to break old patterns, find joy in your life, and build a better path forward. Along the way, you’ll learn to navigate difficult situations, gain confidence, and express yourself authentically. Let's work together to overcome the issues causing indecisiveness, performance issues, and low self-esteem. Together, we'll create a way for you to meet your potential, break old patterns, and start on a better path forward.

While I often treat such problem areas as anxiety and depression, I specialize in; couples issues, ADHD in children and adults , substance abuse, addictions and gay and lesbian issues. I work in several modalities including; cognitive behavioral, systems, psychodynamic and existential. In addition, I have been trained in; relaxation techniques, hypnosis and eye movement desensitization and reprogramming. But what I find most important is developing a strong, supportive, respectful relationship with my client. There is a great deal of healing power in finding someone you feel is attuned to your concerns and supports you in grappling with them.

Sometimes, life holds nothing back. We’re totally overwhelmed. It’s all too much. Too much busy-ness, too much hurry, and too much stress. While you’re a master of taking care of everything and everyone around you, taking care of YOU is often forgotten. And your regular pattern of “go, go, go…” leads to anxiety, burnout, or trauma. And so, you’re just…exhausted. You know something has to change. You know life has more to offer. But you’re not sure where to start.

We all experience difficult times in our lives, but some of those times are harder than others. It may feel like you have to go through this alone, but you don’t. I support people who are dealing with problems like anxiety, life stress, domestic violence, and other traumas. I will offer my acceptance and expertise, while also helping you find ongoing support in your own community, in whatever form that takes. Many of my clients experience a decrease in symptoms, an increase in confidence, and a stronger feeling of connection through therapy. I’d love to see how I can help you feel better as well.

Life is difficult, but when facing anxiety, body dysmorphia, depression, eating disorders, emotional disturbance, depression, divorce, family conflict, relationship issues, or trauma, it can be overwhelming. I’m here to help you face and overcome these issues in a compassionate, safe, and effective way using evidence-based techniques. I’ll empower you through transformative therapy designed to help you understand yourself, grow, and realize your full potential. I’ll help you tap into your resilience and strength while creating new tools and strategies for success.

Rachel's passion is to meet each client where they are in their life struggle, self, relationships, work, guide them through the process of self-actualization to achieve independence so that they can return to their full functioning. Rachel uses a tailored therapeutic approach and utilizes an evidence-based approach (CBT, DBT, ACT) and addresses specific problem areas - cognitive distortion, distress tolerance, acceptance, self-compassion, and behaviors that hinder people from moving forward in their lives, thus achieving positive and fulfilling outcomes, and ultimately improve functioning and imbalance.

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.

Are you lonely, feeling depressed and hopeless thinking that life has passed you by? Are you struggling with a transition in your life: empty nest, divorce, newly married, or the loss of a loved one or a new job? I have worked with individuals, couples and families struggling with these issues. I help clients acquire direction and tools to move beyond old "non working"patterns in their lives. I work to see your growth through empowerment, direction and education.

My goal as a mental health clinician, specialized in marriage and family therapy is to create a supportive enviroment in which my clients can explore their emotional needs and overcome barriers that limit their full potential. I have a significant amount of experience in providing individual, couple and family therapy. My work experience as the mental health clinician taught me how to understand the special needs of children, adolescents, adults , couples and families.

I welcome clients of all ages, wishing to work on a variety of challenges. I specialize in anxiety, panic, stress, perfectionism/high expectatations, self-esteem, & work/life balance. I use collaborative approach, working w/ clients to individualize treatment. With a calm, genuine, approachable nature, I offer an experience/environment where individuals feel safe, supported & encouraged on their path of growth and self-discovery. Current special focus areas: professionals w/ work/life stressors, working to find balance in Silicon Valley; college students; teens; parents, especially new moms. Everyone can benefit from support.