Therapists in Sunnyvale, CA

Susan Madson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
My name is Susan K Madson and I am a LCSW. I specialize in depression, anxiety, anger issues, identify coping skills, build relationship skills, identify client strengths, teach meditation, grounding, and relaxation techniques, reduce trauma response by teaching self regulation skills and other mental health treatment techniques to stabilize emotional and behavioral functioning. Further, specialties include addiction issues, grief work and couples therapy. The client's that I am most comfortable treating are ages 18-65. Most of my experience is with mental health and substance abuse disorders.
My name is Susan K Madson and I am a LCSW. I specialize in depression, anxiety, anger issues, identify coping skills, build relationship skills, identify client strengths, teach meditation, grounding, and relaxation techniques, reduce trauma response by teaching self regulation skills and other mental health treatment techniques to stabilize emotional and behavioral functioning. Further, specialties include addiction issues, grief work and couples therapy. The client's that I am most comfortable treating are ages 18-65. Most of my experience is with mental health and substance abuse disorders.

Kevin Ott
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Sunnyvale, CA 94087 (Online Only)
Would you like help with anxiety, panic attacks, or social anxiety? Are you looking for practical, evidence-based skills to overcome these challenges? I would be happy to help. Many of my clients are high-performing professionals, such as technology specialists, healthcare providers, and entrepreneurs. Frequently, my clients seek skills to help with anxiety and associated challenges, including procrastination, imposter syndrome or perfectionism. Common client goals include creating a work-life balance, developing communication skills, and enhancing productivity.
Would you like help with anxiety, panic attacks, or social anxiety? Are you looking for practical, evidence-based skills to overcome these challenges? I would be happy to help. Many of my clients are high-performing professionals, such as technology specialists, healthcare providers, and entrepreneurs. Frequently, my clients seek skills to help with anxiety and associated challenges, including procrastination, imposter syndrome or perfectionism. Common client goals include creating a work-life balance, developing communication skills, and enhancing productivity.

Tamara Leite
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
My name is Tamara Leite, and I’m a Marriage and Family Therapist with over 10 years of experience working with older children, teens and adults. I offer a warm environment and approach, while utilizing evidence based practices in my sessions, such as CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention), and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). I am truly passionate about working with individuals that are seeking balance, growth, and harmony in their lives and I have a genuine desire to guide them to be their better selves and to thrive.
My name is Tamara Leite, and I’m a Marriage and Family Therapist with over 10 years of experience working with older children, teens and adults. I offer a warm environment and approach, while utilizing evidence based practices in my sessions, such as CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention), and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). I am truly passionate about working with individuals that are seeking balance, growth, and harmony in their lives and I have a genuine desire to guide them to be their better selves and to thrive.

Shelley Hamilton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
I work with clients who have experienced complex traumas with a specialization in childhood abuse and neglect. Trauma is an emotional response to a deeply distressing or disturbing event that overwhelms an individual’s ability cope. Trauma, especially those during childhood, can lead to worrisome symptoms throughout adolescence and adulthood. It has the capacity to adversely affect feelings of self-worth, the ability to maintain healthy relationships and optimal functioning in school or work. This is where therapy can be beneficial.
I work with clients who have experienced complex traumas with a specialization in childhood abuse and neglect. Trauma is an emotional response to a deeply distressing or disturbing event that overwhelms an individual’s ability cope. Trauma, especially those during childhood, can lead to worrisome symptoms throughout adolescence and adulthood. It has the capacity to adversely affect feelings of self-worth, the ability to maintain healthy relationships and optimal functioning in school or work. This is where therapy can be beneficial.

Susan Zaro
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, BCB
Verified
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Are you a performer who devotes a large percentage of time to physically, strategically, technically training for a competition/performance but come game day doesn't feel the performance equals your true skills and abilities? Are you a student who studies hard, knows the material yet doesn't do well on the test, or a business person who has difficulty showing up in the boardroom? Non-performance mental factors are often the culprit. People spend a lot of time on physical or material preparation but rarely is time spent on customizing a mental training routine. Want to try a fresh start in reaching your goals?
Are you a performer who devotes a large percentage of time to physically, strategically, technically training for a competition/performance but come game day doesn't feel the performance equals your true skills and abilities? Are you a student who studies hard, knows the material yet doesn't do well on the test, or a business person who has difficulty showing up in the boardroom? Non-performance mental factors are often the culprit. People spend a lot of time on physical or material preparation but rarely is time spent on customizing a mental training routine. Want to try a fresh start in reaching your goals?

Danielle Harel
PhD, MSW
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
I can best help couples who want to create a strong relationship foundation, bridge differing desires, revitalize sexless (or low-sex) marriages or relationships, recover from an affair, or explore alternative relationships, such as poly or open relationships. I also help men who want to better understand themselves and their partners, be amazing lovers, or deal with erectile dysfunction. I have a strong expertise in working with women who struggle with low libido, or have issues with orgasms or sexual satisfaction.
I can best help couples who want to create a strong relationship foundation, bridge differing desires, revitalize sexless (or low-sex) marriages or relationships, recover from an affair, or explore alternative relationships, such as poly or open relationships. I also help men who want to better understand themselves and their partners, be amazing lovers, or deal with erectile dysfunction. I have a strong expertise in working with women who struggle with low libido, or have issues with orgasms or sexual satisfaction.

Scott D Altamirano
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified
Sunnyvale, CA 94086 (Online Only)
Accepting clients as of Nov 23. I work with couples and individuals on topics such as polyamory, sexuality, fetishes (eg. foot fetish) sexual addiction, infidelity, codependency, addiction, abusive relationships, and navigating narcissistic/borderline individuals. I feel that what I bring to sessions is honesty, experience, and a heavy dose of dark humor!
Accepting clients as of Nov 23. I work with couples and individuals on topics such as polyamory, sexuality, fetishes (eg. foot fetish) sexual addiction, infidelity, codependency, addiction, abusive relationships, and navigating narcissistic/borderline individuals. I feel that what I bring to sessions is honesty, experience, and a heavy dose of dark humor!

Iris Cohen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
My focus is on easing your stress, worries, and challenges that you are facing. Together we will work on finding better ways to communicate at home and at work. I am offering tele-therapy through video and/or phone to all who want to be seen.I enjoy working with couples and individuals. When dealing with negative thoughts, I work on finding more coping thoughts, while using different approaches, such as CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), DBT (dialectical behavioral therapy), and family systems. With couples I often use EFT (emotional focus therapy). My therapy style is nurturing and empowering. Your happiness is my first priority!
My focus is on easing your stress, worries, and challenges that you are facing. Together we will work on finding better ways to communicate at home and at work. I am offering tele-therapy through video and/or phone to all who want to be seen.I enjoy working with couples and individuals. When dealing with negative thoughts, I work on finding more coping thoughts, while using different approaches, such as CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), DBT (dialectical behavioral therapy), and family systems. With couples I often use EFT (emotional focus therapy). My therapy style is nurturing and empowering. Your happiness is my first priority!

Therese Frey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, MAC
Verified
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
Are you relying on unhealthy habits to cope with stress, anxiety, depression or life's challenges? Is it time to make some changes in your life but you feel stuck and don't know where to begin? Are you tired of feeling lonely, empty, sad or misunderstood? Do you struggle with allowing yourself to feel vulnerable with others? Does a healthy work-life balance seem impossible for you? If any of these questions ring true for you, some support might be just what you need.
Are you relying on unhealthy habits to cope with stress, anxiety, depression or life's challenges? Is it time to make some changes in your life but you feel stuck and don't know where to begin? Are you tired of feeling lonely, empty, sad or misunderstood? Do you struggle with allowing yourself to feel vulnerable with others? Does a healthy work-life balance seem impossible for you? If any of these questions ring true for you, some support might be just what you need.

Lighthouse of Hope Counseling Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Sunnyvale, CA 94087 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more that 35 years of experience working with individuals, families and youth. My mission is to assist people in examining their issues, while learning to make choices and decisions that will support them and their families in becoming physically, mentally and spiritually healthy.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more that 35 years of experience working with individuals, families and youth. My mission is to assist people in examining their issues, while learning to make choices and decisions that will support them and their families in becoming physically, mentally and spiritually healthy.

Amy Markoff Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified
Sunnyvale, CA 94087 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My passion and purpose is working with survivors of relational trauma. This can include the effects of living with betrayal, infidelity, domestic violence, sexual abuse, and addiction. It can also include (or be worsened by) systemic traumas for members of marginalized groups. These kinds of relational wounds require relational healing. In therapy, the relationship between therapist and client provides the environment for restoration and growth, so it's important that you feel safe and comfortable working with me.
My passion and purpose is working with survivors of relational trauma. This can include the effects of living with betrayal, infidelity, domestic violence, sexual abuse, and addiction. It can also include (or be worsened by) systemic traumas for members of marginalized groups. These kinds of relational wounds require relational healing. In therapy, the relationship between therapist and client provides the environment for restoration and growth, so it's important that you feel safe and comfortable working with me.
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Ellen Hersam
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified
4 Endorsed
Sunnyvale, CA 94089 (Online Only)
It takes great courage to recognize when you need help and even more to ask for it. Even the strongest and most healthy need a trusted mentor, healer, and guide in their life at some point. Do you find yourself asking questions about sex, sexual health, sexual relationships, or intimacy within your relationship? Do you feel you have a place to ask and explore sexual topics and understand your sexual body? Understanding this part of yourself is an important part of your ability to relate and interact with yourself AND to connect, relate, and interact with others throughout your life. Here is a space for you.
It takes great courage to recognize when you need help and even more to ask for it. Even the strongest and most healthy need a trusted mentor, healer, and guide in their life at some point. Do you find yourself asking questions about sex, sexual health, sexual relationships, or intimacy within your relationship? Do you feel you have a place to ask and explore sexual topics and understand your sexual body? Understanding this part of yourself is an important part of your ability to relate and interact with yourself AND to connect, relate, and interact with others throughout your life. Here is a space for you.

Rebecca Schack
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
My name is Rebecca Schack LMFT. I am passionate about healing through a holistic framework. My clinical orientation draws from somatic psychotherapy (Core Energetics), trauma treatment (Comprehensive Resource Model), attachment theory, and depth psychology. . I utilize a blend of contemporary approaches to inform and aid in treatment ranging from body reading, attachment theory, neurobiology, energy tracking, breath work, gestalt techniques, DBT, mindfulness, inner child/parts work, as well as resourcing, regulating, and grounding techniques for the central nervous system.
My name is Rebecca Schack LMFT. I am passionate about healing through a holistic framework. My clinical orientation draws from somatic psychotherapy (Core Energetics), trauma treatment (Comprehensive Resource Model), attachment theory, and depth psychology. . I utilize a blend of contemporary approaches to inform and aid in treatment ranging from body reading, attachment theory, neurobiology, energy tracking, breath work, gestalt techniques, DBT, mindfulness, inner child/parts work, as well as resourcing, regulating, and grounding techniques for the central nervous system.

Talia Gaeta
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PPSC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Sunnyvale, CA 94087 (Online Only)
I believe it is important to be your authentic self as a provider because the therapeutic relationship is exactly that: a relationship. We all bring the wonderful nuances of ourselves into this dynamic, and part of what makes me so passionate about this work is helping others navigate and express their identities.
I believe it is important to be your authentic self as a provider because the therapeutic relationship is exactly that: a relationship. We all bring the wonderful nuances of ourselves into this dynamic, and part of what makes me so passionate about this work is helping others navigate and express their identities.

Andrew Schnell
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
As human beings we learn, develop meaning, and create a sense of purpose through each other and the relationships we form. In the same spirit I believe the therapeutic process is driven by the relationship formed between the client and the therapist. This is why my approach in therapy is guided by the question - "How can I provide a relationship which this person may use for their personal growth?" I strive to create an empathic, nonjudgmental atmosphere where you feel safe and empowered to work toward personal growth and creating lasting change; forming trust and leaning toward vulnerability.
As human beings we learn, develop meaning, and create a sense of purpose through each other and the relationships we form. In the same spirit I believe the therapeutic process is driven by the relationship formed between the client and the therapist. This is why my approach in therapy is guided by the question - "How can I provide a relationship which this person may use for their personal growth?" I strive to create an empathic, nonjudgmental atmosphere where you feel safe and empowered to work toward personal growth and creating lasting change; forming trust and leaning toward vulnerability.

Raymond Diaz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Hello, my name is Ray Diaz. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My approach to therapy allows the client to express thoughts and feelings in a safe environment. I focus on depression and anxiety. Client-Centered which promotes a safe climate in which the therapist is empathetic and nonjudgmental. In this way, the client experiences a sense of acceptance, openness, and unconditional positive regard. I currently work with clients who are experiencing depression, anxiety.
Hello, my name is Ray Diaz. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My approach to therapy allows the client to express thoughts and feelings in a safe environment. I focus on depression and anxiety. Client-Centered which promotes a safe climate in which the therapist is empathetic and nonjudgmental. In this way, the client experiences a sense of acceptance, openness, and unconditional positive regard. I currently work with clients who are experiencing depression, anxiety.

Itzuri Angela Hurtado
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
I am a Bilingual Mental health therapist with more than 10 years of experience providing services in English and Spanish. Currently providing affordable, engaging, multi-cultural services in California. Services are tailored to a busy lifestyle through the flexibility of both online and in-person sessions available at your discretion. Specializing in children, teens, families, couples, and adults who are struggling with depression, substance use, anxiety, ADHD, suicidal thoughts, self-harm behaviors, trauma, abuse and neglect, relational problems, anger, autism, and severe mental health.
I am a Bilingual Mental health therapist with more than 10 years of experience providing services in English and Spanish. Currently providing affordable, engaging, multi-cultural services in California. Services are tailored to a busy lifestyle through the flexibility of both online and in-person sessions available at your discretion. Specializing in children, teens, families, couples, and adults who are struggling with depression, substance use, anxiety, ADHD, suicidal thoughts, self-harm behaviors, trauma, abuse and neglect, relational problems, anger, autism, and severe mental health.

Veronica Calkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
A Licensed Psychotherapist specializing in trauma, crisis, grief, anxiety, depression, and relationships. Veronica provides an empathetic and caring environment to work through challenges without judgment. Veronica obtained her B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Applied Developmental Psychology and Master’s in Social Welfare at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She is trained in CBT, DBT, and family and couples therapy. She is also certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and the administration of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Deep-Brain Theta Stimulation.
A Licensed Psychotherapist specializing in trauma, crisis, grief, anxiety, depression, and relationships. Veronica provides an empathetic and caring environment to work through challenges without judgment. Veronica obtained her B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Applied Developmental Psychology and Master’s in Social Welfare at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She is trained in CBT, DBT, and family and couples therapy. She is also certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and the administration of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Deep-Brain Theta Stimulation.
Jill Wickersham
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
For those who seek to achieve more harmony in all of their relationships and a deeper intimacy with those they love.
For those who seek to achieve more harmony in all of their relationships and a deeper intimacy with those they love.

Maggie Lavey
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LCPC
Verified
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
Hi, I am Maggie, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor/Psychotherapist and EMDR, trauma-informed therapist. I work from a humanistic, client-centered, holistic, and eclectic approach to healing, self-exploration, and growth. Specializing in a range of trauma-informed therapies working with anxiety, depression, relational trauma/narcissistic abuse, attachment, PTSD, complex trauma, and life transitions/stressors.
Hi, I am Maggie, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor/Psychotherapist and EMDR, trauma-informed therapist. I work from a humanistic, client-centered, holistic, and eclectic approach to healing, self-exploration, and growth. Specializing in a range of trauma-informed therapies working with anxiety, depression, relational trauma/narcissistic abuse, attachment, PTSD, complex trauma, and life transitions/stressors.
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Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
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