Melinda Carlisle Brackett

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Verified by Psychology Today
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Melinda Carlisle Brackett

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Verified by Psychology Today

Primary Location

CriticalPath Counseling & San Jose DBT
1570 The Alameda
#255
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 641-6424
Offers online therapy

Nearby Areas

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About

Are you looking for therapy that is efficient, time-sensitive, and focused on practical strategies? I am a Behavioral Therapist whose approach includes short-term, evidence-based therapies for adults, couples, parents, adolescents and groups. My style is collaborative and includes skill-building in critical areas such as communication and relationship repair. I treat complex Mood Disorders, Anxiety, Panic, Bipolar, Depression, and Borderline Personality Disorder. I'm clear and direct- keeping our work on track so you meet your goals- while building in you the capacity for flexibility in order to have a peaceful and enjoyable life.
I am a trained Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (CBT), and I am an intensively trained Dialectical Behavior Therapist who offers DBT Skills Training to Adults, Families, Couples and Parents. I also have a comprehensive DBT program that utilizes the most cutting edge therapy techniques for Anxiety,Depression and Personality Disorders.
I have an extensive background as an executive in Project Management in Silicon Valley. Through skill-building and experiential practice I have helped many professional couples and families build relationships full of validation, intimacy and closeness. Call Melinda NOW to ask any question and see if we are a fit! Visit www.criticalpathcounseling.com

Finances

  • Session Fee: $225 per session
  • Couples Session Fee: $250 per session
Pay By: American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa

Qualifications

  • License: California / MFC43877
  • School: Fresno Pacific University
  • Year Graduated: 2001
I am an experienced CBT/DBT Therapist with a background in executive coaching in Silicon Valley Technology companies.

Additional Credentials

  • Certificate: Behavioral Tech, Inc. / Dialectical behavior Therapist
  • Certificate Date: 2006

Melinda Carlisle Brackett's Groups

Dailectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Skills Training

VIRTUAL Dialectical behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Training Group in San Jose . Learn Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotional regulation and Distress Tolerance. In- person and virtual groups for individuals who participate in the full DBT program. Tuesdays 1-2:30 pm and Thursdays from 5:15-6:45 pm. Learn to manage emotions and reach your goals. Change complex behaviors including anger, emotional crisis, anxiety, and depression, and any other condition where emotions get in the way of getting the life you want. Individual intake session is required to determine suitability. Please call (408) 893-4032 for more information.

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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Training

We offer an open Dialectical behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Training Group in San Jose where we teach skills in Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotional Regulation and Distress Tolerance. This group is for individuals who are currently in individual psychotherapy or are willing to be in individual DBT therapy with me. The group teaches skills in emotional regulation and is well suited to individuals with anger management difficulties, borderline personality disorder, anxiety, depression, and any other condition where managing emotions is challenging. Individual intake session is required to determine suitability. Please call (408) 780-1150for more information

More about this group

Primary Location

CriticalPath Counseling & San Jose DBT
1570 The Alameda
#255
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 641-6424
Offers online therapy

Nearby Areas

This location is easily accessible from:

Website
Specialties
  • Relationship Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
Issues
  • ADHD
  • Addiction
  • Adoption
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anger Management
  • Asperger's Syndrome
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Career Counseling
  • Chronic Impulsivity
  • Chronic Pain
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Domestic Violence
  • Drug Abuse
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Eating Disorders
  • Education and Learning Disabilities
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Infertility
  • Infidelity
  • Internet Addiction
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
  • communication, work stress
Mental Health
  • Dissociative Disorders (DID)
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Mood Disorders
  • Personality Disorders
  • Psychosis
  • Thinking Disorders
Sexuality
  • Bisexual
  • LGBTQ+
  • Lesbian

Client Focus

Ethnicity: Asian
Faith: Christian
Age
  • Elders (65+)
  • Adults
  • Teen
Communities
  • Single Mother

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy
  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Behavioral Therapy,
  • Christian Counseling
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Exposure Therapy, Prolonged ExposureTtherapy
  • Family / Marital
  • Interpersonal
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Positive Psychology
  • Prolonged Exposure Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
Modality
  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Group

Links

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Last Modified: 30 Nov 2022
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Melinda Carlisle Brackett

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT