Therapists in Sunnyvale, CA

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.

Currently accepting new clients online. I enjoy bringing adaptability, flexibility, and curiosity to therapy sessions, as well as providing a safe, nurturing, and collaborative space for the development of tools to use for a lifetime. I use an integrative approach to therapy, borrowing from a diverse range of interventions and methods to provide a personalized experience for each client based on their needs, styles, and goals. Knowing, accepting, and nurturing ourselves can only be of benefit to finding the stability in the shifts and changes that life brings, as well as managing our mental health and strengthening relationships.

Are you feeling stuck in life? Does stress at work, from life, from family, your partner or friends, feel overwhelming? I believe that we all deserver to live happy, healthy lives. I help adults and adolescents who are struggling with depression, trauma, anxiety, stress, anger, life transitions, or grief. Together we untangle what is holding you back and keeping you from being your best self. Whether you are feeling anxious, depressed, or at your wits' end there is help for you. Together, we will help you get unstuck and cope with your life’s challenges. Let's bring happiness back to your life!

Briana is extremely compassionate, attuned, non-judgmental, and deeply cares about her clients. She is an advanced practitioner in CBT, DBT, and EMDR Phase I-III. She most recently worked as a psychotherapist at Mental Health America Los Angeles Wellness Center (MHALA) and was widely loved by her clients. Briana has worked with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, family crisis, and relationship conflicts.

My approach is supportive, direct, and problem-focused. I utilize evidenced-based approaches including EMDR, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness-based techniques. With over 30 years of experience in the public and private sectors, I have extensive training and knowledge in the Assessment, Diagnosis and Treatment of a variety of mental health issues including Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Trauma, Addiction, Psychotic Disorders, Relationship Issues, Stress Management, Self-esteem Issues, Grief and Loss. I also have extensive experience responding to critical incidents including mass shootings and natural disasters.

I believe that no matter how difficult of a time you're having, I can help you find your balance and power. I know that rage; shame, confusion and helplessness can make you feel stuck, lost and hopeless. I also know that there is a way out. In my therapy office you will feel safe and supported to unravel your feelings and thoughts, identify patterns, themes, get clear on what brought you to the place you are currently in and make intelligent new choices.

I am a bilingual therapist with over 17 years of experience. I specialize in serving the LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities, understanding the importance of cultural competence and sensitivity. My practice is open to individuals of all genders, sexual orientations, and ethnic backgrounds. I use a combination of evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing which help to reduce symptoms and help you develop coping strategies. Some of my specialties include trauma, anxiety, and grief counseling.

You may have found yourself feeling different or off. These feelings may include being worried, anxious, uneasy or sad, unmotivated, hopeless. These issues may be impacting your overall mood, relationships, or other aspects of your life socially and/or professionally. You've made it to this page because you're in a place where you want to take action and make a change but want support along the way. My role is to use my years of experience to help you achieve your personal goals. Goals that make sense for your lifestyle and to offer coping skills that you can use within and in between sessions.

I am a licensed psychologist with vast experience in diagnostic evaluations of children, adolescents, and adults. I hold faculty appointments at Stanford's Department of Psychiatry and at the Palo Alto University/PGSP-Stanford Consortium where I teach adult and child assessment to doctoral students. In my practice, I offer a variety of evaluation options to help you understand your, or your loved ones, strengths and challenges as well as their root cause. The purpose of these evaluations is two-fold: to present a "full picture" understanding of a person, and to provide individualized strength-based recommendations.

I have worked in community mental health for the past 7 years and in private practice for the last 2 years. I have found the best approach to therapy is with an open, nonjudgmental perspective, as each individual's life stressors impact them in a unique way. My goal is to build a trusting relationship and get to know my clients first, then work together to determine what might be getting in the way of their goals and create a success plan. I am a strong believer that our mind and body are intricately connected, so I focus on how our bodies respond just as equally to how our minds affect the way we think, feel, and behave.

I offer coaching and psychotherapy to support women who wish to connect with and express their most authentic Self, in order to live a life aligned with their soul's purpose. I help you to move beyond fear, doubt and shame inflicted by culture and life experience, so that you may love yourself more fully and offer your gifts freely to the world. To support you in this deep healing process, we may incorporate various somatic and spiritual practices into our work together, based on your unique needs and values.

Often life presents challenges and we feel alone, trapped, and afraid. Right now you may have marital, work, or family problems. You may feel depressed, anxious or having panic attacks. You may feel lonely and not have anybody to turn to for help. I believe I can help you. Together, in therapy, you will learn how to overcome your current challenges and find your way back into a happy and meaningful life. I provide therapy in Spanish and English. I am bilingual/bicultural and I have been in practice for 20+ yrs. I also provide psychological evaluations for immigration cases. I look forward to hearing from you.

What brings you to therapy at this moment of your life? Maybe you are struggling in your relationships with family, friends or coworkers. You might be feeling depressed, anxious or disconnected from yourself and others. Perhaps, something is missing in your life, something that keeps you from feeling joy or being present. You might be experiencing the impact of painful experiences or losses in your life. I believe that what brings you here is important. I am here to join you in your journey of self-exploration and personal growth.