Female Therapists in Santa Clara, CA

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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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Melissa Lenon
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Clara, CA 95051
My ideal client is self-reflective & insightful, committed to the work of therapy. Though many of us were wounded in childhood, few of us have had the opportunity to work through the challenges life presents. Our time together will bring relief from worries, fears, work stress, low self-esteem & self-blame which greatly constrict our lives. Those I work with will want a compassionate guide for the purpose of more fully enjoying life & relationships. I work with separating & divorcing families, parents & children, where circumstances are particularly challenging, who want better things for themselves and their children.
My ideal client is self-reflective & insightful, committed to the work of therapy. Though many of us were wounded in childhood, few of us have had the opportunity to work through the challenges life presents. Our time together will bring relief from worries, fears, work stress, low self-esteem & self-blame which greatly constrict our lives. Those I work with will want a compassionate guide for the purpose of more fully enjoying life & relationships. I work with separating & divorcing families, parents & children, where circumstances are particularly challenging, who want better things for themselves and their children.
(408) 709-7443 View (408) 709-7443
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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 adolescent 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 adolescent emotional/behavioral issues.
(408) 762-3167 View (408) 762-3167
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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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Laura Crabb
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Clara, CA 95055  (Online Only)
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."
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."
(408) 412-5613 View (408) 412-5613
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Dr. Carey Incledon
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Santa Clara, CA 95050
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.
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.
(510) 726-8555 View (510) 726-8555
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Genevive Julien
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Clara, CA 95054  (Online Only)
Dr. Genevive Julien, PsyD is a health psychologist of 11 years, integrating mindfulness, humanistic psychology with evidence-based practices to guide clients towards transformative change. Dr. Julien uses a biopsychosocial- spiritual model that optimizes the whole person approach. She draws from her rich background of growing up in Maui, HI coupled with her diverse professional experience of teaching mindfulness-based curriculums to communities of at-risk youth, indigenous peoples, correctional facilities also specializing in chronic pain.
Dr. Genevive Julien, PsyD is a health psychologist of 11 years, integrating mindfulness, humanistic psychology with evidence-based practices to guide clients towards transformative change. Dr. Julien uses a biopsychosocial- spiritual model that optimizes the whole person approach. She draws from her rich background of growing up in Maui, HI coupled with her diverse professional experience of teaching mindfulness-based curriculums to communities of at-risk youth, indigenous peoples, correctional facilities also specializing in chronic pain.
(408) 528-2371 View (408) 528-2371
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Katerina Pogosov
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
Santa Clara, CA 95050
Hi, I'm Katerina Pogosov and 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.
Hi, I'm Katerina Pogosov and 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.
(408) 457-1957 View (408) 457-1957
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Junko Yamauchi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Clara, CA 95050  (Online Only)
You're not sure if psychotherapy works for you, and see what's out there. Welcome! I respect your courageous step. When was the last time someone listened to you with full attention, without judgement? Imagine you express yourself freely and you feel you are heard. Together we can make such a place. Whether you feel down, anxious, lonely or angry, I go on a journey with you and navigate you to explore a healthier path to grow. In session, my clients tend to talk 90% of the time and I help them reframe and change their narrative that makes more sense to them.
You're not sure if psychotherapy works for you, and see what's out there. Welcome! I respect your courageous step. When was the last time someone listened to you with full attention, without judgement? Imagine you express yourself freely and you feel you are heard. Together we can make such a place. Whether you feel down, anxious, lonely or angry, I go on a journey with you and navigate you to explore a healthier path to grow. In session, my clients tend to talk 90% of the time and I help them reframe and change their narrative that makes more sense to them.
(408) 582-7011 View (408) 582-7011
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Jackie Saldana
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA , AMFT
Verified Verified
3 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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Angelica Sanchez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Clara, CA 95051
Hi there, My name is Angelica Sanchez and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I have worked in community mental health for several years which has allowed me to work with a very diverse population. I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults and have learned how important it is to be flexible and nonjudgmental. I am passionate in helping my clients cope with life's challenges and reach their personal mental health goals. If you're dealing with stress, trauma, relationship issues or cycles of anxiety and depression, I'm here to help.
Hi there, My name is Angelica Sanchez and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I have worked in community mental health for several years which has allowed me to work with a very diverse population. I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults and have learned how important it is to be flexible and nonjudgmental. I am passionate in helping my clients cope with life's challenges and reach their personal mental health goals. If you're dealing with stress, trauma, relationship issues or cycles of anxiety and depression, I'm here to help.
(408) 755-3351 View (408) 755-3351
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Relationship Resolution Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Clara, CA 95050  (Online Only)
Relationship Resolution Center in Plano, Texas. We offer individual counseling for relationship problems, couples counseling, infidelity counseling, divorce planning, divorce therapy, and divorce support groups. Relationship help in-office counseling or via Zoom. ... Therapists: I offer divorce therapy training. Visit site for manuals, books, classes, and more-www.DivorceTherapyTraining (dot) com
Relationship Resolution Center in Plano, Texas. We offer individual counseling for relationship problems, couples counseling, infidelity counseling, divorce planning, divorce therapy, and divorce support groups. Relationship help in-office counseling or via Zoom. ... Therapists: I offer divorce therapy training. Visit site for manuals, books, classes, and more-www.DivorceTherapyTraining (dot) com
(214) 761-6202 View (214) 761-6202
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Phoenix L Quetzal DeLeon
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Clara, CA 95051  (Online Only)
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.
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.
(408) 539-9566 View (408) 539-9566
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Kate Hawley
Psychologist, PhD, MA
Verified Verified
Santa Clara, CA 95050  (Online Only)
I work with people who are motivated to get back to who they are, address patterns and concerns in their lives, and move toward greater well-being and fulfillment. In our modern world, daily life can feel exhausting, overstimulating, overwhelming, and repetitive. If you are a person who is sensitive to the world around you, navigating the day-to-day takes a lot of energy and can leave you feeling depleted. This can have negative effects on your mood, relationships, well-being, and pursuit of important goals. But there is a way to navigate life while maintaining your sense of self and enhancing your fulfillment and joy.
I work with people who are motivated to get back to who they are, address patterns and concerns in their lives, and move toward greater well-being and fulfillment. In our modern world, daily life can feel exhausting, overstimulating, overwhelming, and repetitive. If you are a person who is sensitive to the world around you, navigating the day-to-day takes a lot of energy and can leave you feeling depleted. This can have negative effects on your mood, relationships, well-being, and pursuit of important goals. But there is a way to navigate life while maintaining your sense of self and enhancing your fulfillment and joy.
(510) 405-7338 View (510) 405-7338
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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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Corinne E. London
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Clara, CA 95050
As a holistic psychotherapist, I strive to assist clients in finding wholeness where they may feel fragmented. I invite all parts of you to therapy. The parts that may be hiding, fearful, or even curious. I believe that whether you are experiencing anxiety, a life transition, or trauma, there is intelligence in each of those parts that I welcome. If you find yourself feeling stuck in cycles of dysfunction and unable to move past certain thresholds, please know I believe your struggle is real. Consider taking a deeper dive into therapy to heal burdens and move forward into the self you want to be in the world.
As a holistic psychotherapist, I strive to assist clients in finding wholeness where they may feel fragmented. I invite all parts of you to therapy. The parts that may be hiding, fearful, or even curious. I believe that whether you are experiencing anxiety, a life transition, or trauma, there is intelligence in each of those parts that I welcome. If you find yourself feeling stuck in cycles of dysfunction and unable to move past certain thresholds, please know I believe your struggle is real. Consider taking a deeper dive into therapy to heal burdens and move forward into the self you want to be in the world.
(650) 246-4949 View (650) 246-4949
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Janae Smith - Cura Integrative Health
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Clara, CA 95050
My mission is to help pave pathways for you to find healing through a space of compassion and empathy in an environment where you can truly be yourself. I am passionate about trauma recovery and helping people find liberation in body mind and spirit. I believe in a strength based approach in that our symptoms were once strengths that helped us survive. Our work is to acknowledge the ways that it has served us while learning to renew our relationships with ourselves, others, and the world around us.
My mission is to help pave pathways for you to find healing through a space of compassion and empathy in an environment where you can truly be yourself. I am passionate about trauma recovery and helping people find liberation in body mind and spirit. I believe in a strength based approach in that our symptoms were once strengths that helped us survive. Our work is to acknowledge the ways that it has served us while learning to renew our relationships with ourselves, others, and the world around us.
(408) 676-2192 View (408) 676-2192
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Beverly Floresca
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Santa Clara, CA 95054
Life happens. Everything is running smoothly in our lives and then something occurs that throws us off balance: a relationship breakup, the death of a loved one, the loss of a job, divorce, or a trauma. Instead of a single event, it can also be the buildup of stress or the accumulation of various events that have occurred. Sometimes we just want to learn more about ourselves. It can even be a wound from our past from which we have difficulty healing. All of us experience obstacles in our lives that can become overwhelming.
Life happens. Everything is running smoothly in our lives and then something occurs that throws us off balance: a relationship breakup, the death of a loved one, the loss of a job, divorce, or a trauma. Instead of a single event, it can also be the buildup of stress or the accumulation of various events that have occurred. Sometimes we just want to learn more about ourselves. It can even be a wound from our past from which we have difficulty healing. All of us experience obstacles in our lives that can become overwhelming.
(408) 647-4395 View (408) 647-4395
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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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Shahna Duerksen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Clara, CA 95051
Welcome here. I'm Shahna Duerksen, a licensed marriage and family therapist who realizes what a big step it might have been for you to reach out for support. You're in the right place. Are you a woman 18 years and older who may struggle with being a people-pleaser, has poor boundaries, may have a pattern of putting your needs last, struggles with stress, parenting challenges, adult ADHD or later in life ADHD diagnosis, infertility, depression, anxiety, relationships, and are in need of support and of a deeper connection and understanding of yourself?
Welcome here. I'm Shahna Duerksen, a licensed marriage and family therapist who realizes what a big step it might have been for you to reach out for support. You're in the right place. Are you a woman 18 years and older who may struggle with being a people-pleaser, has poor boundaries, may have a pattern of putting your needs last, struggles with stress, parenting challenges, adult ADHD or later in life ADHD diagnosis, infertility, depression, anxiety, relationships, and are in need of support and of a deeper connection and understanding of yourself?
(408) 638-6778 View (408) 638-6778

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.