Female Therapists in Santa Clara, CA

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Cynthia Stern
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Santa Clara, CA 95054  (Online Only)
The individuals, families, and couples I treat should expect to produce true fundamental change.I practice a brief systemic solution focused treatment. Be ready to work with me to construct a clear understanding of the problem/symptom in order to co-create an action plan. Clients should expect to practice new patterns of behavior both in and out of sessions. I prescribe strategic interventions such as tasks, rituals, enactments, and assignments. I have integrated my expertise as a psychotherapist with my life coaching skills.I see my role as a change agent. I specialize in high conflict relational challenges and divorce.
The individuals, families, and couples I treat should expect to produce true fundamental change.I practice a brief systemic solution focused treatment. Be ready to work with me to construct a clear understanding of the problem/symptom in order to co-create an action plan. Clients should expect to practice new patterns of behavior both in and out of sessions. I prescribe strategic interventions such as tasks, rituals, enactments, and assignments. I have integrated my expertise as a psychotherapist with my life coaching skills.I see my role as a change agent. I specialize in high conflict relational challenges and divorce.
(310) 494-7260 View (310) 494-7260
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Michelle M Buckley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Santa Clara, CA 95050
My main goal is to provide a supportive environment for you to identify what obstacles are preventing you from living a more satisfying life. Together, we will explore your resiliency and tools that you already have in your "tool box" to overcome such challenges. I have experience providing support to individuals with depression, anxiety, and anger management issues, trauma and trauma recovery, crisis intervention, processing previous and recent sexual assault or sexual abuse, and emotional/behavioral issues.
My main goal is to provide a supportive environment for you to identify what obstacles are preventing you from living a more satisfying life. Together, we will explore your resiliency and tools that you already have in your "tool box" to overcome such challenges. I have experience providing support to individuals with depression, anxiety, and anger management issues, trauma and trauma recovery, crisis intervention, processing previous and recent sexual assault or sexual abuse, and emotional/behavioral issues.
(408) 762-3167 View (408) 762-3167
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Aida Muller
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Clara, CA 95054
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.
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.
(408) 457-0411 View (408) 457-0411
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Greta Mueller
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Clara, CA 95050
Hey there, teens and young adults! What a wild time to be alive. One moment things are crystal clear and the next they are all scrambled again. I get it! After having been through my own experiences of repeatedly spinning and finding myself, I have thankfully discovered ways of being that help me to stay connected to myself. If you want to break free from the maze of confusion and step onto the path of confidence, I would be delighted to join you on this journey. The environment I create is open, where we can both get curious and explore all components of your well-being - identity, emotions, sexual health and relationships.
Hey there, teens and young adults! What a wild time to be alive. One moment things are crystal clear and the next they are all scrambled again. I get it! After having been through my own experiences of repeatedly spinning and finding myself, I have thankfully discovered ways of being that help me to stay connected to myself. If you want to break free from the maze of confusion and step onto the path of confidence, I would be delighted to join you on this journey. The environment I create is open, where we can both get curious and explore all components of your well-being - identity, emotions, sexual health and relationships.
(669) 338-3008 View (669) 338-3008
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Dr. Michelle Medeiros
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Clara, CA 95051
I provide a warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental environment where my clients can freely express themselves and feel truly seen. Drawing from a variety of well-researched therapeutic approaches, I tailor treatments to effectively address their specific concerns. My primary focus is on supporting clients in achieving their goals, nurturing their strengths, and enhancing their resilience. I truly enjoy assisting individuals in their personal growth and celebrating the unique qualities that define them. I have assisted clients across different healthcare settings, such as Stanford and the VA.
I provide a warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental environment where my clients can freely express themselves and feel truly seen. Drawing from a variety of well-researched therapeutic approaches, I tailor treatments to effectively address their specific concerns. My primary focus is on supporting clients in achieving their goals, nurturing their strengths, and enhancing their resilience. I truly enjoy assisting individuals in their personal growth and celebrating the unique qualities that define them. I have assisted clients across different healthcare settings, such as Stanford and the VA.
(408) 752-5121 View (408) 752-5121
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Elizabeth Louise Higgins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Santa Clara, CA 95050
Waitlist for new clients
I am honored to work with you and your family or significant other(s) and appreciate your trust in allowing me to assist you in addressing your life issues. Together we will explore what changes you are desiring and what is needed to feel, behave or think differently. I have worked in the Community Mental Health Field for over 25 years and have a multi-cultural and strength based perspective.
I am honored to work with you and your family or significant other(s) and appreciate your trust in allowing me to assist you in addressing your life issues. Together we will explore what changes you are desiring and what is needed to feel, behave or think differently. I have worked in the Community Mental Health Field for over 25 years and have a multi-cultural and strength based perspective.
(408) 351-9951 View (408) 351-9951
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Gabrielle Kubulan-Simmons
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Santa Clara, CA 95051
Hi there! I'm Gabrielle Kubulan-Simmons, but you can call me Gabby. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I work with adult clients statewide via telehealth. My specializations are in anxiety, depression, and stress through the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Feminist Therapy, and Solution-Focused Based Therapy. I believe that therapy can not only help with achieving one's goals but also can be used as a tool to gain a better understanding of oneself.
Hi there! I'm Gabrielle Kubulan-Simmons, but you can call me Gabby. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I work with adult clients statewide via telehealth. My specializations are in anxiety, depression, and stress through the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Feminist Therapy, and Solution-Focused Based Therapy. I believe that therapy can not only help with achieving one's goals but also can be used as a tool to gain a better understanding of oneself.
(408) 478-9187 View (408) 478-9187
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Lisa Ruth Warner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Santa Clara, CA 95050  (Online Only)
These can be stressful and isolating times. I am here to listen and help you to experience more joy, less anxiety and depression. I specialize in grief counseling. Grief is inherent in many life transitions; such as divorce, retirement, empty nest, job loss and the loss of a loved one (human or pet). If you are experiencing conflict in your relationship, I can help you as well. Please reach out.
These can be stressful and isolating times. I am here to listen and help you to experience more joy, less anxiety and depression. I specialize in grief counseling. Grief is inherent in many life transitions; such as divorce, retirement, empty nest, job loss and the loss of a loved one (human or pet). If you are experiencing conflict in your relationship, I can help you as well. Please reach out.
(650) 257-9197 View (650) 257-9197
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Regina A. Lising
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Clara, CA 95053  (Online Only)
You may be experiencing feelings of brokenness and suffering from devastating loss. You may have stories that need to be explored in search of healing and restoration. You may be ready to address these challenges with knowledgeable care, holistic engagement, and compassionate understanding. Finding the courage to share your stories of harm and pain is the beginning of your healing and inner peace. If you are seeking guidance as you navigate through your healing journey, it may be time to take the next step and reach out for help.
You may be experiencing feelings of brokenness and suffering from devastating loss. You may have stories that need to be explored in search of healing and restoration. You may be ready to address these challenges with knowledgeable care, holistic engagement, and compassionate understanding. Finding the courage to share your stories of harm and pain is the beginning of your healing and inner peace. If you are seeking guidance as you navigate through your healing journey, it may be time to take the next step and reach out for help.
(408) 542-0838 View (408) 542-0838
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Ashwini N Addala
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, PPS-SC
Verified Verified
Santa Clara, CA 95050
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.
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.
(510) 876-9081 View (510) 876-9081
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Shari Grande
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Clara, CA 95051  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
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 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.
(408) 418-2572 View (408) 418-2572
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Jackie Saldana
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA , AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Santa Clara, CA 95050  (Online Only)
Navigating different life transitions is challenging and often a struggle to work through on your own. it can be difficult to manage emotions, relationships, stress, and other mental health concerns. I want to support you in becoming the best version of yourself and provide a safe space for you to explore your identity. I have experience working with a wide range of mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, Autism, family conflict, and social issues. I use a culturally sensitive approach to work with those who are struggling with emotional expression and internal motivation.
Navigating different life transitions is challenging and often a struggle to work through on your own. it can be difficult to manage emotions, relationships, stress, and other mental health concerns. I want to support you in becoming the best version of yourself and provide a safe space for you to explore your identity. I have experience working with a wide range of mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, Autism, family conflict, and social issues. I use a culturally sensitive approach to work with those who are struggling with emotional expression and internal motivation.
(408) 668-3485 View (408) 668-3485
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Niloufar Hoveyda
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Clara, CA 95050
Niloufar Hoveyda Founder at Artemis Art & Therapy LMFT, ATR I love mixing art therapy and conversation to get to the root of your struggles. I utilize art therapy and DBT which accesses your untapped creativity to clear blocks, give inspiration, generate insight, reduce anxiety and foster joy. Whenever I apply my credentials, the ATR enhances my therapeutic aspect with clients. Actively listen to you create a safe place for being able to express the uncomfortable emotions an thoughts.
Niloufar Hoveyda Founder at Artemis Art & Therapy LMFT, ATR I love mixing art therapy and conversation to get to the root of your struggles. I utilize art therapy and DBT which accesses your untapped creativity to clear blocks, give inspiration, generate insight, reduce anxiety and foster joy. Whenever I apply my credentials, the ATR enhances my therapeutic aspect with clients. Actively listen to you create a safe place for being able to express the uncomfortable emotions an thoughts.
(408) 676-4912 View (408) 676-4912
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Tanya Pekker
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Clara, CA 95054
Do you want to have a healthier life and more satisfying relationships? Therapy consists of a direct and compassionate approach to help individuals, couples and families. You have found me on the Web through your own search, so you are presumably trying to find an affordable professional therapist who would suit your particular needs. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I can offer counseling and therapy. Caring professional support and understanding can provide relief and healing during stressful times.
Do you want to have a healthier life and more satisfying relationships? Therapy consists of a direct and compassionate approach to help individuals, couples and families. You have found me on the Web through your own search, so you are presumably trying to find an affordable professional therapist who would suit your particular needs. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I can offer counseling and therapy. Caring professional support and understanding can provide relief and healing during stressful times.
(650) 452-6311 View (650) 452-6311
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Katerina Pogosov
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Clara, CA 95050
Welcome to Fire Poppy Therapy! Like the phoenix that rises from the ashes, the fire poppy blooms from it.  Fire poppies are a unique and rare native California plant that are found after there’s been a wildfire.  Their seeds begin to germinate after being exposed to fire and from there bloom into a brilliant fluorescent orange flower. Our most challenging times don’t have to be the end of something, they can be a catalyst for an inner greatness that we have had dormant and forgotten about.  Let’s work together to use these personal wildfires as an opportunity to not just grow, but thrive and radiate.
Welcome to Fire Poppy Therapy! Like the phoenix that rises from the ashes, the fire poppy blooms from it.  Fire poppies are a unique and rare native California plant that are found after there’s been a wildfire.  Their seeds begin to germinate after being exposed to fire and from there bloom into a brilliant fluorescent orange flower. Our most challenging times don’t have to be the end of something, they can be a catalyst for an inner greatness that we have had dormant and forgotten about.  Let’s work together to use these personal wildfires as an opportunity to not just grow, but thrive and radiate.
(650) 383-0498 View (650) 383-0498
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Natalie Glassburg
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Clara, CA 95051
Hi, my name is Natalie Glassburg and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I provide compassionate, solution-focused therapy to help you navigate through life's hurdles with confidence. I work with adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, and life transitions. I approach therapy with a willingness to truly understand who you are, your values and your strengths. I help you develop skills and confidence in yourself to be able to better manage your thoughts and emotions. I primarily use Solution-Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with an emphasis on mindfulness.
Hi, my name is Natalie Glassburg and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I provide compassionate, solution-focused therapy to help you navigate through life's hurdles with confidence. I work with adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, and life transitions. I approach therapy with a willingness to truly understand who you are, your values and your strengths. I help you develop skills and confidence in yourself to be able to better manage your thoughts and emotions. I primarily use Solution-Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with an emphasis on mindfulness.
(408) 539-0511 View (408) 539-0511
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Marla M Koenig
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Clara, CA 95050
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.
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.
(408) 479-5425 View (408) 479-5425
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EvoLibri Consulting
MA
Verified Verified
Santa Clara, CA 95054
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 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.
(408) 641-5880 x3 View (408) 641-5880 x3
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Misgana Teklai
PMHNP
Verified Verified
Santa Clara, CA 95054  (Online Only)
My name is Missy Teklai. I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years of healthcare experience. I specialize in medication management, anxiety, and depression. I believe psychiatry and therapy shouldn't be expensive or impossible to access. I’m passionate about destigmatizing mental healthcare. I’m on a mission to create a world where feelings are felt, respected, and cared for. I strive for a collaborative approach with my patients utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy and medication management. I specialize and have experience in medication management, anxiety, depression, and ADHD.
My name is Missy Teklai. I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years of healthcare experience. I specialize in medication management, anxiety, and depression. I believe psychiatry and therapy shouldn't be expensive or impossible to access. I’m passionate about destigmatizing mental healthcare. I’m on a mission to create a world where feelings are felt, respected, and cared for. I strive for a collaborative approach with my patients utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy and medication management. I specialize and have experience in medication management, anxiety, depression, and ADHD.
(424) 424-8911 View (424) 424-8911
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Alysse Caraballo - Cura Integrative Health
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, BCN, CCTP
Verified Verified
Santa Clara, CA 95050
Do you find yourself in reactive, repetitive cycles that are intense and hard to shift? If you feel like the chaos in your life and relationships just keeps happening and you don’t know why, I am here to help. I am an expert in integrating a combination of highly personalized brain and body oriented interventions and psychophysiological approaches to help my patients regulate, move out of their suffering, and feel like their lives are more manageable. By using the body as a blueprint, I can help you learn physiological safety to prime you for resilience and connection with others.
Do you find yourself in reactive, repetitive cycles that are intense and hard to shift? If you feel like the chaos in your life and relationships just keeps happening and you don’t know why, I am here to help. I am an expert in integrating a combination of highly personalized brain and body oriented interventions and psychophysiological approaches to help my patients regulate, move out of their suffering, and feel like their lives are more manageable. By using the body as a blueprint, I can help you learn physiological safety to prime you for resilience and connection with others.
(408) 668-3298 View (408) 668-3298
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Female Therapists

Does it matter what gender my therapist is?

In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.

Should I see a female therapist?

Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.

Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?

Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.

How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?

It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.