Couples Counseling Therapists in Santa Clara, CA
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Marie- Nathalie Beaudoin
Psychologist, PhD, MPsy
Verified
Verified
"When there's hope, there's a way"... I am an award winning author, international lecturer, consultant, and therapist for individual,
couples
, families, and children/adolescents, with a warm, non-judgmental and collaborative style. If your life is not as satisfying as it could be, and you have that secret wish things could be different, it may be worth trying to talk about it; sometimes a single meeting can make a difference and reconnect you with inner peace, fresh ideas, or a clearer, empowering direction.
Ashwini N Addala
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, PPS-SC
Verified
Verified
My approach focuses on helping you understand yourself and develop a compassionate
relationship
with your Self. With humor and gentleness, I will help you find blind spots and obstacles and help you clear the way to your best life. Along the way, I can teach you how to listen and trust your Self, empower you and give you tools to navigate life's most difficult obstacles. I especially enjoy working with people from various backgrounds and concerns such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, abuse and trauma,
relationship
issues, parenting problems, grief, life transitions, feeling "stuck" and stagnant, and existential questions.
Reeta Laique
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
As a passionate and dedicated therapist, I am committed to helping individuals navigate life's challenges and achieve personal growth. With a client-centered approach, I provide a safe and empathetic space for you to explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Drawing from evidence-based techniques and a deep understanding of human psychology, I tailor my therapeutic interventions to suit your unique needs. Whether you're facing anxiety, depression,
relationship
issues, or simply seeking personal development, I am here to support you on your journey towards self-discovery and mental well-being.
Karen Egu
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I specialize in trauma, mood disorders, psychotic spectrum disorders,
relationship
issues, and identity development.
Hello and welcome to my page. Therapy can offer a safe and validating space to navigate through some of life's challenges. My approach is supportive, integrative, culturally-informed, collaborative, and respectful. I use my passion, advocacy, and expertise in mental health services to provide my clients with the language and safety to discuss mental health struggles to foster a meaningful life. I look forward to working with and supporting you in your mental and emotional health journey.
Maria Barrera Pacheco
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Hi there, welcome! Are you struggling with depression, anxiety,
relationship
issues, or maybe you’re feeling stuck? Are you a parent in search for therapy for your child? Or are you looking for family therapy? I can support you with working through these issues. Looking for help is a big step and you have been courageous to do that! If you feel ready to see some change in your life and allow yourself the time to heal in therapy, I can provide a safe space where you can process these challenges and experience a balanced life.
Melanie J Cauble
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
7 Endorsed
Verified
7 Endorsed
I work with a variety of issues, including depression, anxiety,
couples
relationships, and communication.
If you're feeling the weight of life's challenges, experiencing a general sense of dissatisfaction or struggling to find a balance in your life, I'd like to offer my support. Creating a time and space to focus on you is a great first step to increasing satisfaction and happiness. With a holistic based training, I will work with you to see with new perspectives and new possibilities. Everyone's path in life is unique, and together we can explore what is right for you, to improve your connections both with others and with yourself.
Jenna Sholl, Cura Integrative Health
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CCTP
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Do you find your current
relationship
(s) disappointing, have trouble keeping relationships or finding one at all? Our patients have concerns about how trauma impacts their daily life. They often report that food feels overwhelming and confusing. We will track and understand the unsettling and yet important feelings you have about yourself, your past, your food intake and your relationships with others. Common topics addressed in session include anxiety, low mood, sleep difficulty, feeling out of control with food, concerns about sex and more.
Michelle Medeiros
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have training in providing psychological treatments for those coping with adjustment difficulties, life stress or transitions,
relationship
struggles, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, adjustment to injury, cognition difficulties, and career and leadership development.
I provide a warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental environment that allows my clients the opportunity to express themselves and feel understood. I use a variety of well-researched approaches and treatments that can help address their concerns. I am committed to my clients' goals on what they want to accomplish, and I work hard towards helping them build on their strengths and resiliency. I truly enjoy helping people continue to grow and advance in life, while embracing the unique qualities that make them who they are.
Marla M Koenig
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I have experience in working with
couples
/families to build more positive and healthy relationships, individuals with depression/anxiety management issues, trauma and trauma recovery, domestic violence, and adolescent emotional/behavioral issues.
Often, our greatest struggles come when our relationships are not as we'd wished; relationships with family are tense, a partnership is struggling, or our
relationship
with ourselves is unhealthy. I aim to provide a supportive environment that allows for exploration and identification and recovery of inner strengths that can be utilized as you explore new ways of thinking and relating. Whether you come for support with individual issues, family struggles, or
couples
' issues, I work to help clients learn new ways of relating, both to themselves and with others that may be more meaningful, compassionate, trusting, and satisfying.
Wayne Chan
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I offer evidence-based treatments to address presenting concerns that include, but are not limited to: anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, grief, and
relationship
issues. My hope during our time together is to go beyond coping tools and symptom management, to provide therapy that leads to psychological resilience, growth, and development. I am theoretically-minded, and many of the sessions focus first on unraveling and exploring concepts, after which the ideas will be practically applied.
Hazel Huynh
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Congruence, unconditional positive regard, and accurate empathic understanding are the three characteristics, or attributes, of the therapist which form the core part of the therapeutic
relationship
according to Rogerian therapy.
As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in California, I bring 15+ years of experience in counseling individuals and family members of all ages 2 – 103 with various ethnic, gender, religious, and socio-economic backgrounds. I have provided mental health counseling services at various settings – K-12 schools, colleges/universities, non-profit/for-profit, in-home/residential settings, and in private practice, both on and offline in English & Vietnamese.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
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and how easy it is! After all, it's our working
relationship
that allows change and growth to occur, not the comfort of my office.
***Online Therapy Available*** Life may be difficult... but when we accept this reality, our lives can change dramatically for the better. Our fear, sadness, and anger are often what keep us from facing the vital facts of our lives that need to be addressed to create the changes we want most. Fortunately, the more effective you become at soothing yourself, the more courageous you become. This is because it is often overwhelming pain and trauma that paralyzes us or leads us to mindlessly react in ways that sabotage our peace and happiness. I can teach you how to calm yourself and effectively solve the problems you face.
Aida Muller
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I specialize in treating Individuals and in
Couples
' treatment using Gottman & EFT result driven methods.
If you or someone you care about are going through a difficult time and need help, guidance, and support, or feeling anxious, stuck, depressed, confused or lost, then give me a call. It is not always easy to ask for help and for what you need, particularly when you don't know the therapist and at times don't know what you need or can't put it into words. It takes courage and strength to make this first step and reach out to ask for help. I am a licensed, seasoned, compassionate psychotherapist, and I would be honored to work with you, so you don't have to do it all alone.
Aaron Uchikura
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I trust the healing and growth potential of the therapeutic process and therapist-client
relationship
. My approach to counseling is
relationship
-focused, client-centered, and holistic. I am skilled at listening, asking effective questions, and inviting clients to examine their presenting concerns or struggles in a safe and supportive way. I specialize in
relationship
issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, parenting, the psyche of current and former athletes as well as themes of race and cultural identity.
Janet James
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I completed my undergraduate work at Rhode Island College where I obtained a B.A. in Psychology and a B.S. in Chemical Dependency and Addiction Studies. I completed my master’s degree in Social Work and a certificate in Urban Leadership at Simmons University in Boston, MA. I have worked in a variety of settings including hospitals, outpatient, and in-home. Simply it means that I have had experience working in various environments and with a variety of clinical issues. I have the most experience working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, family/
relationship
conflicts, work stress, and crisis situations.
Dr. Carey Incledon
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I specialize in providing compassionate and scientifically supported individual psychotherapy and am a Certified Gottman Method
Couples
Therapist.
I consider it a privilege to do the work I do—in fact, helping others heal, grow, and thrive every day brings great meaning to my life. I know from personal experience how life can sometimes feel unbearable. I also know from personal experience what it is like to work closely with a gifted psychologist to create a new perspective and a new life that are even better than before. I am passionate about providing the highest-quality mental health services to each of my clients and would love the opportunity to support you through this time.
Kira Olson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Verified
Verified
My focus is on alleviating suffering associated with the full spectrum of eating issues and on improving one's
relationship
with food, body, and movement, as well as with self and others.
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.
Laura Crabb
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
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."
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Jennifer Storlie
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As a Licensed Psychologist I have helped many clients with a variety of life challenges. I approach therapy as a collaborative process where you and I will work together to help you succeed. You will be warmly met with compassion so you can comfortably explore your feelings in a safe, non-judgmental space. My areas of expertise include, but are not limited to, depression, anxiety,
relationship
difficulties, grief and loss, caregiver support and adjustment difficulties.
Phoenix L Quetzal DeLeon
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified
Verified
I see the therapeutic
relationship
as exactly that: a safe, boundaried and non-judgmental human
relationship
dedicated to supporting & uplifting your mental health.
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 immigrant, BIPOC and LGBTQAI2+ communities. Through my work I often support folks who struggle with stress and burnout, 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.
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Couples Counseling Therapists
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.