Family Therapy in California

I specialize in working with young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or work stress. I am a first generation Asian-American and can provide support for those experiencing intergenerational trauma and immigration issues. I have experience working with individuals diagnosed with Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and PTSD. I support my clients by exploring past events that have influenced their current challenges as well as exploring effective strategies to manage their symptoms.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in anxiety, depression, trauma, personal difficulties and life transitions. As your therapist I emphasize an eclectic form of psychotherapy that utilizes Attachment and Psychodynamic concepts to help you better understand your experience and develop important and necessary coping skills with the goal of a life free of anxiety, depression and trauma.

Are you experiencing challenges in dealing with anxiety, depression, and traumatic experiences? Do you struggle with effective communication and setting boundaries in your relationships with others? Life often presents obstacles and difficulties that might lead to these difficulties without proper tools, resources, and guidance. I utilize CBT, DBT, ACT, and Trauma-informed care to help you manage symptoms and promote healing and growth. With a deep appreciation for the uniqueness of each client and their lived experiences, I foster a collaborative and inclusive therapeutic environment.

Clients that have experienced trauma, substance abuse and family issues. Struggling with depression and anxiety.

I am Frank Del Fiugo a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist working in Los Gatos and San Jose. I specialize in working with adults going through difficult transitions, emotional management, anxiety and those who would like to better manage stress. I integrate several theoretical orientations, most of my work utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and neuroscience in order to help clients gain awareness and develop tools and strategies to enhance their personal and work lives.

Are you experiencing burnout in your relationships? Do you feel overwhelmed with life's challenges? Let me help you. My therapeutic approach helps you to be more aware of your fears, resentments, anger, anxiety, negative thoughts, and undesirable habits. On the next step, I will assist you to overcome all these challenges. On every level, this process improves your relationships with family, partner, co-workers, friends, and more importantly with your own sense of self. During the course of therapy, I commit myself in providing a confidential, empathic, and collaborative approach to build an effective relationship with you.

Welcome! I help people with a variety of problems, from depression and anxiety to trauma and recovery. I can help you. I am a depth therapist (seeing causes, rather than only symptoms) and a somatic therapist (integrating a healthy mind and body), and I've found that more important than my background is a non-judgmental attitude, attention to your personal needs, and the quality of a collaborative therapy relationship. I'm on your side. My clients gain crucial insights, learn essential coping skills and dramatically improve their relationships, outlook, and prospects for the future. Their lives become much more vital and satisfying.

Elaine Verchick, MFT ( Marriage & Family Therapist), is a licensed psychotherapist in private practice in Beverly Hills. She specializes in mood disorders, specifically depression. In addition, she addresses relationship and self esteem issues, parenting teenagers, adolescents and eating disorders. How we experience things today is filtered through all our early verbal and non-verbal communication. Elaine addresses the repetitive patterns of behavior and communication that interfere in all relationships.

Has life become overwhelming to you? Do you question yourself or your ability to be a loving spouse, friend, or parent? Is your child's challenging behaviors or your own traumatic childhood getting in the way of your dreams? Are you raising an adopted or foster child with a trauma history or unexplainable difficult behaviors? Has any of these caused you to feel secretly depressed and/or fearful that no one will understand or even really care?

Changing your life can be hard. Figuring out what you want can be overwhelming. Staying stuck is harder. My passion is helping people figure out what they want, what’s getting in the way, and how to move forward. Together, let’s figure out what’s keeping YOU from getting closer to the life you want. Whether it’s looking at your work, love life, family relationships, or a mix of everything, I’m ready and eager to support you in this process.

I believe meaningful change may begin when you feel seen, heard and cared for! My approach is integrative. I engage my specialized training and clinical experience utilizing cognitive behavioral, humanistic, family systems, EMDR therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapeutic paradigms and somatic methodologies, as well as reconciliation and discernment counseling, and collaborative divorce practices. Therapeutic support is provided for anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, codependency and relationship dynamics, LGBTQ+ identity and personal growth.

I am passionate about marriage and the family, and I believe that healthy and whole individuals make up the best families. Whether you see something seriously wrong in your life, believe your marriage could use a little fine tuning, or are worried about your adolescent slipping away, please understand that I would love to work with you on these challenges. I am thankful for those with whom I work, and I consider it a privilege to be trusted. As a Christ-follower, I am happy to incorporate faith, but only with those who so desire.

Reaching out for help is a difficult thing to do. However, you are closer to your healing by viewing this. You may have felt misunderstood throughout your life, but self acceptance is the primary goal. My desire is for you to improve your daily functioning and satisfaction in your life. Engaging in individual, family, couples, and group therapy, you will enhance your communication skills, coping strategies, and a sense of emotional and mental wellness. Opportunities for a happier and more fulfilling life are developed through compassion, collaboration, and support. By picking up the phone and dialing my number you have displayed self love and hope.

You're disappointed in your marriage and in your partner. Your vows meant something to you. For many years, you sucked it up and hoped things would get better. Now you wonder, why did I stay for so long? If you question how you've been living your life, and how things could have gone so wrong, then you've come to the right place.

With over thirty years of experience in a practice focusing primarily on personal issues and improving relationships. I provide individual, couple and family therapy, including treatment for depression, anxiety, panic attacks, trauma, ADHD (adult), I help patients work through a variety of other issues: grief and mourning, family/relationship conflicts, Issues around adoption, blended families, sexuality, coming out, and mood disorders. I work with patients ranging in age from 18 to adults, all in a comfortable therapeutic setting. Most of all I believe in helping my patients achieve a fulfilling sense of self and of life.

Aging is not about fading away, but about shining brighter! Are you over 40, 50, 60 years old? Unsure about what lies ahead? Worried about family or intimate relationships. Ready to start the next chapter in your life but not sure what that is? You know you want it to be meaningful. Are you sometimes exhausted, lonely or worried? You are not alone.

I have an extensive experience of 15 years in providing psychotherapy and counseling services to individuals of all ages, from childhood to older adulthood. If you or someone you know is struggling with chronic anxiety, persistent depression, past traumas, life transitions, feelings of disconnection, substance abuse, or an unrelenting inner critic, please contact me. I can assist you in increasing your confidence, resolving emotional pain, gaining personal insight, and creating a fulfilling life worth living. Don't let these issues hold you back - take charge of your life today.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the Co-Founder of A New Hope Family Counseling & Consulting Inc. (A New Hope). I have an extensive history of service to the mental health community, specializing in treatment of Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, OCD, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, and Borderline Personality Disorder. My work is informed by CBT, DBT, Narrative, and Solution-Focused modalities. I look forward to working with you!

My goal is to create an empowering space to draw from your strengths in overcoming current challenges. I work collaboratively with clients to establish ongoing, flexible goals for therapy to make our sessions most effective. I individualize therapy to each person using a range of techniques and approaches. I am particularly interested in the stories we tell about our lives and the meaning we make of them. My clients describe me as warm, positive, and insightful.