Therapists in San Jose, CA
Victoria Ferdinand-Gant
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95121
My name is Victoria Ferdinand-Gant, I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have been licensed since 2018 in California and have worked in the field of psychology and child and family services since 1997 (US and Internationally). The primary population I work with is in the treatment of anxiety and trauma. I also enjoy working with veterans since I am military raised. I am an eclectic therapist and will meet clients where they're at but my primary modalities are Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Solution focused skills, and Motivational work. I also enjoy working with couples.
My name is Victoria Ferdinand-Gant, I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have been licensed since 2018 in California and have worked in the field of psychology and child and family services since 1997 (US and Internationally). The primary population I work with is in the treatment of anxiety and trauma. I also enjoy working with veterans since I am military raised. I am an eclectic therapist and will meet clients where they're at but my primary modalities are Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Solution focused skills, and Motivational work. I also enjoy working with couples.
Ivette Sanchez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95135
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist.
Allow me to offer you a safe place to begin to tell your story of pain, loss, and worry. You will be listened to and validated; learning and developing new, updated coping skills to begin your healing process. It's possible to move forward with positive change & resolutions. I will guide you through the process of healing with support for change. Allow yourself to heal, re-claim your life and connect with yourself.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist.
Allow me to offer you a safe place to begin to tell your story of pain, loss, and worry. You will be listened to and validated; learning and developing new, updated coping skills to begin your healing process. It's possible to move forward with positive change & resolutions. I will guide you through the process of healing with support for change. Allow yourself to heal, re-claim your life and connect with yourself.
LaToya Cheathon
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95127
Hello. I am LaToya Cheathon, Licensed Marriage n Family Therapist. I specialize in working with couples on sex and relationship related concerns. I help couples with improving healthy communication, increasing intimacy and emotionally safety in the relationship, and supporting the growth of each partner as an individual by exploring patterns that are present in their life and relationships. I utilize Gottman Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness when working with my clients.
Hello. I am LaToya Cheathon, Licensed Marriage n Family Therapist. I specialize in working with couples on sex and relationship related concerns. I help couples with improving healthy communication, increasing intimacy and emotionally safety in the relationship, and supporting the growth of each partner as an individual by exploring patterns that are present in their life and relationships. I utilize Gottman Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness when working with my clients.
Cheryl Heinla
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95110
Hi there, I'm Cheryl Heinla and I am a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) residing in the Bay Area. I work with adult individuals, adolescents, and couples. My key areas of interest and experience are anxiety, grief, couples dynamics, family of origin impact, life transitions, relational challenges, and trauma history. My approaches are based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-focused, short-term solution-focused; and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) with couples.
Hi there, I'm Cheryl Heinla and I am a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) residing in the Bay Area. I work with adult individuals, adolescents, and couples. My key areas of interest and experience are anxiety, grief, couples dynamics, family of origin impact, life transitions, relational challenges, and trauma history. My approaches are based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-focused, short-term solution-focused; and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) with couples.
La Wanda Marrero
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95111
Hello, I am La Wanda Marrero, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist LMFT139411. I have been in practice for over 10 years. My approach is strength-based, to meet you, the client, right where you are. My area of focus is stress reduction and client goal orientation. I work with clients who have made a decision to support themselves in making realistic changes and lifestyle improvements that decrease stress, depression, and anxiety with a trauma-informed informed and natural heart approach.
Hello, I am La Wanda Marrero, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist LMFT139411. I have been in practice for over 10 years. My approach is strength-based, to meet you, the client, right where you are. My area of focus is stress reduction and client goal orientation. I work with clients who have made a decision to support themselves in making realistic changes and lifestyle improvements that decrease stress, depression, and anxiety with a trauma-informed informed and natural heart approach.
Guillaume Marriage and Family Counseling of CA
Marriage & Family Therapist, AMFT, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95119 (Online Only)
Are you in need of premarital or marital counseling? Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or past trauma? Are you currently pregnant, just gave birth, or just lost a child and in need of some support to deal with the various emotions you are experiencing? Are you a parent of a child with mental illness and need some support or therapy for yourself? Do you have a long history of mental health struggles and would like to break the cycle? If so, we can help! We work with moms, dads, wives, husbands and partners. We are culturally and spiritually minded in our work. We integrate your faith and culture in our work together.
Are you in need of premarital or marital counseling? Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or past trauma? Are you currently pregnant, just gave birth, or just lost a child and in need of some support to deal with the various emotions you are experiencing? Are you a parent of a child with mental illness and need some support or therapy for yourself? Do you have a long history of mental health struggles and would like to break the cycle? If so, we can help! We work with moms, dads, wives, husbands and partners. We are culturally and spiritually minded in our work. We integrate your faith and culture in our work together.
Mano Jayasekaran
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95128
As a licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, I employ an eclectic method to help clients understand the underlying reasons for their distress, identify negative thought patterns which may contribute to challenging behavioral patterns, like anxiety, depression, etc.
Healing starts the moment we feel seen, heard and known. I believe that healing and wholeness within one self can bring about healing and wholeness in our interpersonal relationships. I therefore incorporate an integrative, strength-based approach in my practice. As an immigrant of Indian origin, I can deeply empathize with those who struggle with acculturation stress, sense of identity and belongingness.
As a licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, I employ an eclectic method to help clients understand the underlying reasons for their distress, identify negative thought patterns which may contribute to challenging behavioral patterns, like anxiety, depression, etc.
Healing starts the moment we feel seen, heard and known. I believe that healing and wholeness within one self can bring about healing and wholeness in our interpersonal relationships. I therefore incorporate an integrative, strength-based approach in my practice. As an immigrant of Indian origin, I can deeply empathize with those who struggle with acculturation stress, sense of identity and belongingness.
Bassy Lee
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95124 (Online Only)
Helping marriage/families move to a healthier and happier place is what I profoundly care.
Are you feeling stuck in your marriage, family relationships, or personal growth? Even the strongest among us can feel lost, unsure, ambivalent, or unhappy at times. I can help you understand and manage whatever life throws at you, and how to do it successfully. I believe you have the strength not to just survive, but to truly THRIVE.
Helping marriage/families move to a healthier and happier place is what I profoundly care.
Are you feeling stuck in your marriage, family relationships, or personal growth? Even the strongest among us can feel lost, unsure, ambivalent, or unhappy at times. I can help you understand and manage whatever life throws at you, and how to do it successfully. I believe you have the strength not to just survive, but to truly THRIVE.
Chonnie Thiessen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95110
I'm Chonnie Thiessen, a licensed marriage and family therapist with a passion for helping others. I have a master's degree in marriage and family counseling and over 10 years of experience in providing effective and compassionate therapy to individuals, couples, and families. I work with individuals aged 12-99 who are dealing with challenges such as depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. I also work with couples and families.
I'm Chonnie Thiessen, a licensed marriage and family therapist with a passion for helping others. I have a master's degree in marriage and family counseling and over 10 years of experience in providing effective and compassionate therapy to individuals, couples, and families. I work with individuals aged 12-99 who are dealing with challenges such as depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. I also work with couples and families.
Alisa Flakes
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95111
Hello, my name is Alisa Flakes and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California. I work with individuals ages 13+, couples, and families in a variety of areas including addiction, anger management, anxiety, behavioral issues, coping skills, cultural stress, depression, relationship issues, family conflict, grief, and trauma & PTSD, amongst others. My approach is strength-based, solution focused and utilizes several modalities such as ACT, CBT, DBT, Family Systems, Gottman Method, Gestalt, and more.
Hello, my name is Alisa Flakes and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California. I work with individuals ages 13+, couples, and families in a variety of areas including addiction, anger management, anxiety, behavioral issues, coping skills, cultural stress, depression, relationship issues, family conflict, grief, and trauma & PTSD, amongst others. My approach is strength-based, solution focused and utilizes several modalities such as ACT, CBT, DBT, Family Systems, Gottman Method, Gestalt, and more.
Christian Counseling Center San Jose
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95124
We are a Christian multidisciplinary group of licensed and registered healthcare professionals from the field of clinical psychology, marriage and family therapy, and clinical social work.
Christian Counseling Center San Jose has provided mental health services, support, and educational training to the Bay Area community for more than 30+ Years. Our team of 50+ therapists are passionate about caring for your emotional, mental, and relational needs through our broad range of clinical expertise. We are here to help!
We are a Christian multidisciplinary group of licensed and registered healthcare professionals from the field of clinical psychology, marriage and family therapy, and clinical social work.
Christian Counseling Center San Jose has provided mental health services, support, and educational training to the Bay Area community for more than 30+ Years. Our team of 50+ therapists are passionate about caring for your emotional, mental, and relational needs through our broad range of clinical expertise. We are here to help!
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Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95124
I am dedicated to creating an environment of safety in our therapeutic relationship so you can heal and meet your goals. This allows room for unfinished business of the past to surface and receive the attention it deserves. I love working with teens, couples, and families. My primary focus is pre-marital therapy, parent-teen relationships, and identity formation. Specifically, I work with Christian couples who are facing fears and reservations around the topic of marriage and sex. Oftentimes, spiritual trauma, upbringing and other factors can contribute to these challenges.
I am dedicated to creating an environment of safety in our therapeutic relationship so you can heal and meet your goals. This allows room for unfinished business of the past to surface and receive the attention it deserves. I love working with teens, couples, and families. My primary focus is pre-marital therapy, parent-teen relationships, and identity formation. Specifically, I work with Christian couples who are facing fears and reservations around the topic of marriage and sex. Oftentimes, spiritual trauma, upbringing and other factors can contribute to these challenges.
Amanda Saylor
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95122
Hi there, I'm Amanda! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California and a Certified School Psychologist in the States of California and Kentucky. I have been working with a variety of client issues for over six years, with a specialty working in the school system with kids with learning disabilities and their parents. I specialize in treating teens and adults who experience grief, trauma, depression, and anxiety. I have spent many years working with the foster system and helping foster children to overcome their negative experiences.
Hi there, I'm Amanda! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California and a Certified School Psychologist in the States of California and Kentucky. I have been working with a variety of client issues for over six years, with a specialty working in the school system with kids with learning disabilities and their parents. I specialize in treating teens and adults who experience grief, trauma, depression, and anxiety. I have spent many years working with the foster system and helping foster children to overcome their negative experiences.
Amy M Dunniway
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95120 (Online Only)
Do you find yourself thinking about your relationship more often than not? Maybe you find yourself saying, "How did we get here? I can’t do this anymore. We need to change or else…" You wonder if your marriage can be saved...if you want to marry at all...if you should even stay in this relationship. Everyone else's relationship seems easier than yours. No one would understand if you told them what you're going through. Your relationship feels like a struggle to even be in, right now. Conflict, confusion and discomfort seem like the norm, not the exception.
Do you find yourself thinking about your relationship more often than not? Maybe you find yourself saying, "How did we get here? I can’t do this anymore. We need to change or else…" You wonder if your marriage can be saved...if you want to marry at all...if you should even stay in this relationship. Everyone else's relationship seems easier than yours. No one would understand if you told them what you're going through. Your relationship feels like a struggle to even be in, right now. Conflict, confusion and discomfort seem like the norm, not the exception.
Anne Gimbel
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95125
I am Anne Gimbel, a licensed marriage and family therapist in CA. I begin by meeting you at your place of growth or healing, and whether trauma, abuse, grieving, recovery of life issues, we work together to overcome them. Let me help you reach the goals and connections you deserve. With sensitivity and compassion, we work to determine what might be blocking your full potential and your feelings. I work with teens to adults, individuals, couples, and families.
I am Anne Gimbel, a licensed marriage and family therapist in CA. I begin by meeting you at your place of growth or healing, and whether trauma, abuse, grieving, recovery of life issues, we work together to overcome them. Let me help you reach the goals and connections you deserve. With sensitivity and compassion, we work to determine what might be blocking your full potential and your feelings. I work with teens to adults, individuals, couples, and families.
Ma Lourdes T Soliven
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95119 (Online Only)
Many of the clients who comes to me struggle with ADHD, anxiety, depression, including perinatal and postpartum anxiety/depression, parenting, relationship and marital conflicts.
Being a parent can be hard. Being a wife, husband, or partner can be hard. The truth is sometime, just existing, can be challenging. If you are struggling and need support along the way, I am here to help. I am part of a group practice that specializes in maternal mental health and paternal mental health, and multi-ethnic/intercultural/inter-racial families. I am originally from the Philippines and provide services in Tagalog and Filipino. I work with individuals and parents who have young children and or those with teenagers, as well as singles who are navigating dating and career. I offer individual therapy and couple therapy.
Many of the clients who comes to me struggle with ADHD, anxiety, depression, including perinatal and postpartum anxiety/depression, parenting, relationship and marital conflicts.
Being a parent can be hard. Being a wife, husband, or partner can be hard. The truth is sometime, just existing, can be challenging. If you are struggling and need support along the way, I am here to help. I am part of a group practice that specializes in maternal mental health and paternal mental health, and multi-ethnic/intercultural/inter-racial families. I am originally from the Philippines and provide services in Tagalog and Filipino. I work with individuals and parents who have young children and or those with teenagers, as well as singles who are navigating dating and career. I offer individual therapy and couple therapy.
Lori Tucker Howard
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95124 (Online Only)
Are you experiencing the loss of a loved one, a relationship or a job, or perhaps you have lost your sense of self and just feel stuck? Are you struggling with marriage or relationship issues or transitions in life and just don't know how to move forward? You are not alone. I believe that we all can achieve a deeper understanding of ourselves and find purpose within a safe relationship which therapy can provide.
Are you experiencing the loss of a loved one, a relationship or a job, or perhaps you have lost your sense of self and just feel stuck? Are you struggling with marriage or relationship issues or transitions in life and just don't know how to move forward? You are not alone. I believe that we all can achieve a deeper understanding of ourselves and find purpose within a safe relationship which therapy can provide.
Susan Spehling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95128
My name is Susan Spehling. I am an LCSW in CA, AZ, NV & OR. I am a certified Cognitive-Behavioral Therapist. I have special certifications in Trauma (CCTP-II) and ADHD (ADHD-CCSP), specializing in trauma/depression/anxiety & amp; marital problems. I typically work with a wide range of clients, from children, generally around age 10, to adults of varied ages and stages in their lives. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families, with a specialty focus on trauma, depression, resistant depression, anxiety, marital issues, and parenting.
My name is Susan Spehling. I am an LCSW in CA, AZ, NV & OR. I am a certified Cognitive-Behavioral Therapist. I have special certifications in Trauma (CCTP-II) and ADHD (ADHD-CCSP), specializing in trauma/depression/anxiety & amp; marital problems. I typically work with a wide range of clients, from children, generally around age 10, to adults of varied ages and stages in their lives. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families, with a specialty focus on trauma, depression, resistant depression, anxiety, marital issues, and parenting.
La Fawn Carey-Toles
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95122
Hello! My name is La Fawn, and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 10 years of experience working with children, teens, adults, and families. I provide support to individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, anger, marital discord, sexual identity, infertility, and grief and loss. My practice is based on a narrative and solution-focused approach geared towards helping individuals find their voice and become experts in their own lives while actively working towards solutions.
Hello! My name is La Fawn, and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 10 years of experience working with children, teens, adults, and families. I provide support to individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, anger, marital discord, sexual identity, infertility, and grief and loss. My practice is based on a narrative and solution-focused approach geared towards helping individuals find their voice and become experts in their own lives while actively working towards solutions.
Pamela Rice
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95110
My name is Pam Rice, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) located in Los Angeles, California but via telehealth I can work with clients statewide. As the former program director of a clinical psychiatric unit, I've worked with a variety of mental health issues. I specialize in Christian Therapy and the application of Biblical principles with appropriate psychological interventions. Incorporating a psycho/social/ spiritual integration addresses the whole client. I have an eclectic approach to therapy and utilize the therapeutic modality that fits best with the individual's needs.
My name is Pam Rice, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) located in Los Angeles, California but via telehealth I can work with clients statewide. As the former program director of a clinical psychiatric unit, I've worked with a variety of mental health issues. I specialize in Christian Therapy and the application of Biblical principles with appropriate psychological interventions. Incorporating a psycho/social/ spiritual integration addresses the whole client. I have an eclectic approach to therapy and utilize the therapeutic modality that fits best with the individual's needs.
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Marriage Counseling Therapists
How does marriage counseling work?
Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.
How long does marriage counseling typically last?
Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.
Is marriage counseling effective?
Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.
Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.