Therapists in San Jose, CA
Felicia Santiago
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95128
*Email is preferred way of contact* First off, I want to commend anyone who is taking the initiative to search and scour the Internet for extra support. I know how daunting the process can be, but you are here and this is the first step. Life can be stressful and scary at times. We all come from different walks of life, and sometimes we can not take on the world alone. My name is Felicia Santiago, and I hope to be a support to you by creating a safe space for you to express yourself. I am versatile in my approach and use a variety of therapeutic approaches based on individual clients and their presenting concerns.
*Email is preferred way of contact* First off, I want to commend anyone who is taking the initiative to search and scour the Internet for extra support. I know how daunting the process can be, but you are here and this is the first step. Life can be stressful and scary at times. We all come from different walks of life, and sometimes we can not take on the world alone. My name is Felicia Santiago, and I hope to be a support to you by creating a safe space for you to express yourself. I am versatile in my approach and use a variety of therapeutic approaches based on individual clients and their presenting concerns.
Monica Lyn Brandtman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95131 (Online Only)
Even in these uncertain times we all have the potential to do and feel better. It can take a creative approach in a world that keeps you guessing and the right support. I believe a safe and trusting relationship is the cornerstone of treatment and that you are the expert on your life. I'll help you define what success looks like for you and I will help you to set realistic and achievable goals to get there. I'll be your temporary co-pilot as you face life's challenges. I'll be there to share tools that will help you to live your best life.
Even in these uncertain times we all have the potential to do and feel better. It can take a creative approach in a world that keeps you guessing and the right support. I believe a safe and trusting relationship is the cornerstone of treatment and that you are the expert on your life. I'll help you define what success looks like for you and I will help you to set realistic and achievable goals to get there. I'll be your temporary co-pilot as you face life's challenges. I'll be there to share tools that will help you to live your best life.
Elizabeth 'lisa' Villanueva
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95124 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Lisa believes that healing takes courage, vulnerability and perseverance. She would be honored to walk alongside you and help tend to the areas of life that have felt too heavy for too long. Her goal is to be a safe, non-judgmental space where you can feel supported in navigating challenges and barriers to your goals and the life you envision. She is passionate about people finding strength and courage to live authentically. Her hope is to create a space where you feel empowered to heal, grow and equipped with tools, embark on your journey full of hope and possibility.
Lisa believes that healing takes courage, vulnerability and perseverance. She would be honored to walk alongside you and help tend to the areas of life that have felt too heavy for too long. Her goal is to be a safe, non-judgmental space where you can feel supported in navigating challenges and barriers to your goals and the life you envision. She is passionate about people finding strength and courage to live authentically. Her hope is to create a space where you feel empowered to heal, grow and equipped with tools, embark on your journey full of hope and possibility.
David S. Terry
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95125
Despite our evolutionary progress the essence of being human hasn’t changed. We require acceptance, understanding, compassion, love and connection. We struggle with our fears, hopes, dreams, and relationships. These are the common issues that bring people into therapy. The pathway to healing can be achieved in many ways. Each person has his/her own unique perception and emotional world and my first task is to understand yours. Together we can create your path to self acceptance, strength and resilience. Your first step is to accept responsibility, then to identify the critical components of your individuality and identity.
Despite our evolutionary progress the essence of being human hasn’t changed. We require acceptance, understanding, compassion, love and connection. We struggle with our fears, hopes, dreams, and relationships. These are the common issues that bring people into therapy. The pathway to healing can be achieved in many ways. Each person has his/her own unique perception and emotional world and my first task is to understand yours. Together we can create your path to self acceptance, strength and resilience. Your first step is to accept responsibility, then to identify the critical components of your individuality and identity.
Jenna Warnock
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95125
I find it a privilege to work with adolescents and adults during periods of growth, transition, or challenge in their lives. My approach to therapy is primarily psychodynamic and depth-oriented, incorporating attachment theory, object relations, narrative therapy, and family systems. I believe we are wired for connection but breaks in relationship to ourselves and others can lead to depression, anxiety, numbing, distorting, shame, anger, addictions, and compulsions.
I find it a privilege to work with adolescents and adults during periods of growth, transition, or challenge in their lives. My approach to therapy is primarily psychodynamic and depth-oriented, incorporating attachment theory, object relations, narrative therapy, and family systems. I believe we are wired for connection but breaks in relationship to ourselves and others can lead to depression, anxiety, numbing, distorting, shame, anger, addictions, and compulsions.
Seijiro Nishina
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95128
Psychotherapy is a way of creating safe/trusted relationship with a therapist while discovering different views of what clients face in their life.
Psychotherapy is a way of creating safe/trusted relationship with a therapist while discovering different views of what clients face in their life.
Catherine ( Pei-Fang) Chiu
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, 113185, ATR-BC, 17-232
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95128
Waitlist for new clients
As an experienced and culturally-aware board-certified marriage and family therapist, I am here to guide you through your unique life challenges. My goal is to help you identify how therapy can best support your individual needs, empowering you to overcome the obstacles that may be holding you back from living a more fulfilling and happier life. I strongly believe that you are the expert of your story, and my role as your therapist is to create a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space for you to share your thoughts and emotions.
As an experienced and culturally-aware board-certified marriage and family therapist, I am here to guide you through your unique life challenges. My goal is to help you identify how therapy can best support your individual needs, empowering you to overcome the obstacles that may be holding you back from living a more fulfilling and happier life. I strongly believe that you are the expert of your story, and my role as your therapist is to create a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space for you to share your thoughts and emotions.
Morgan Williams
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95126
Do you feel as though your experiences have left you fractured, disconnected or lost? We can’t erase them, but together we can help you make sense of your history and heal painful emotional wounds. My treatment is based on trust and safety: understanding how these may be difficult for you and finding ways to develop them with me. With this foundation, my patients find that they are able to gain new understanding of and compassion for themselves as multifaceted individuals. Our therapeutic relationship will be dedicated to holding space for all parts of you and your story, especially those that feel too challenging to explore alone.
Do you feel as though your experiences have left you fractured, disconnected or lost? We can’t erase them, but together we can help you make sense of your history and heal painful emotional wounds. My treatment is based on trust and safety: understanding how these may be difficult for you and finding ways to develop them with me. With this foundation, my patients find that they are able to gain new understanding of and compassion for themselves as multifaceted individuals. Our therapeutic relationship will be dedicated to holding space for all parts of you and your story, especially those that feel too challenging to explore alone.
Mahnoor Rehman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95128
Welcome! I, Mahnoor, am a passionate and trauma informed therapist operating out of the Bay Area, California. I help children, teens and adults overcome their challenges in order to live happier lives. I understand that each individual is unique, therefore I utilize therapeutic modalities that are the best fit for your and/or your child. I'll work with you to develop a customized treatment plan that supports your wellbeing through a warm and non-judgmental approach. Being a South Asian female of color it fulfills me to provide care to BIPOC, refugees and immigrant communities. Come as you are, all aspects are welcome!
Welcome! I, Mahnoor, am a passionate and trauma informed therapist operating out of the Bay Area, California. I help children, teens and adults overcome their challenges in order to live happier lives. I understand that each individual is unique, therefore I utilize therapeutic modalities that are the best fit for your and/or your child. I'll work with you to develop a customized treatment plan that supports your wellbeing through a warm and non-judgmental approach. Being a South Asian female of color it fulfills me to provide care to BIPOC, refugees and immigrant communities. Come as you are, all aspects are welcome!
Emerald May Rubio
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95131
As a resilient survivor of decades of trauma, I am passionate about serving children, adolescence, adults, and their families to promote healing from physical, emotional, sexual, intergenerational, and racial traumas. With 19 years serving populations with varying neurodiversities (ADHD, ASD, developmental delays), mental health struggles, and marginalized communities with complex traumas (e.g., substance abuse, domestic violence, sexual trauma, oppression), I am dedicated to empowering others to access their most authentic selves and journeying alongside people as they create a purposeful life that is meaningful for them.
As a resilient survivor of decades of trauma, I am passionate about serving children, adolescence, adults, and their families to promote healing from physical, emotional, sexual, intergenerational, and racial traumas. With 19 years serving populations with varying neurodiversities (ADHD, ASD, developmental delays), mental health struggles, and marginalized communities with complex traumas (e.g., substance abuse, domestic violence, sexual trauma, oppression), I am dedicated to empowering others to access their most authentic selves and journeying alongside people as they create a purposeful life that is meaningful for them.
Shravya Raghunand
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95130 (Online Only)
Life can sometimes be stressful and each person's experience is unique. We all struggle at times with relationships, grief, transitions, school, or work. In times like this, we can use help to navigate these challenges. If this resonates with you, then I can support you to build a life that’s fulfilling for you. As a first-generation immigrant, I can relate to the challenges of balancing different cultural identities. I deeply believe in every human's resiliency, capacity for change, and ability to problem-solve.
Life can sometimes be stressful and each person's experience is unique. We all struggle at times with relationships, grief, transitions, school, or work. In times like this, we can use help to navigate these challenges. If this resonates with you, then I can support you to build a life that’s fulfilling for you. As a first-generation immigrant, I can relate to the challenges of balancing different cultural identities. I deeply believe in every human's resiliency, capacity for change, and ability to problem-solve.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95124
Greetings, my name is Nichole Brandon, and I prefer to be called Nikkie. I am a licensed clinical social worker and provide teletherapy all through California. I have spent much of my career working in specialty mental health, providing services to those with moderate to severe mental health conditions. Anyone diagnosed with Bi-Polar, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Schizophrenia, and Schizoaffective. I believe everyone deserves support during tough times, and many are isolated. We are all capable of finding meaning in life, developing skills to achieve recovery, and recognizing we can move forward.
Greetings, my name is Nichole Brandon, and I prefer to be called Nikkie. I am a licensed clinical social worker and provide teletherapy all through California. I have spent much of my career working in specialty mental health, providing services to those with moderate to severe mental health conditions. Anyone diagnosed with Bi-Polar, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Schizophrenia, and Schizoaffective. I believe everyone deserves support during tough times, and many are isolated. We are all capable of finding meaning in life, developing skills to achieve recovery, and recognizing we can move forward.
Lauren Bittner
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95129
If you are someone who feels lost, alone, overwhelmed, or stuck, I am here. If you are someone who wants to explore their sense of self, identity, relationships, or sexual orientation, I am here. If you are someone attempting to enhance your self-compassion and connect to your true self, I am here. Human beings are dynamic and unique and gain various wounds through interacting with the world and systems of oppression and internalized biases that can leave us with trauma. Often, we do not have the space to heal and grow from those traumas. I am here as a therapist to help create a space that allows you to connect or reconnect to grow
If you are someone who feels lost, alone, overwhelmed, or stuck, I am here. If you are someone who wants to explore their sense of self, identity, relationships, or sexual orientation, I am here. If you are someone attempting to enhance your self-compassion and connect to your true self, I am here. Human beings are dynamic and unique and gain various wounds through interacting with the world and systems of oppression and internalized biases that can leave us with trauma. Often, we do not have the space to heal and grow from those traumas. I am here as a therapist to help create a space that allows you to connect or reconnect to grow
Patricia S Dolan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95119
Not accepting new clients
I specialize in helping people who know what changes need to be made, but who struggle with knowing how to make them: whether it is with food, relationships, self-harm or addictions. My method is primarily skills based: I accept what you bring in, and then we work together toward change. I am experienced with mood, anxiety and thought disorders. I'm passionate about working with eating disorders, body image and LGBTQ+ issues. I work well with adults, adolescents and groups. I strongly believe that developing a solid and collaborative therapeutic relationship is crucial to healing.
I specialize in helping people who know what changes need to be made, but who struggle with knowing how to make them: whether it is with food, relationships, self-harm or addictions. My method is primarily skills based: I accept what you bring in, and then we work together toward change. I am experienced with mood, anxiety and thought disorders. I'm passionate about working with eating disorders, body image and LGBTQ+ issues. I work well with adults, adolescents and groups. I strongly believe that developing a solid and collaborative therapeutic relationship is crucial to healing.
Jingyi Chen
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MEd, LPCC
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95131 (Online Only)
You don’t understand why your family causes you so many sleepless nights. You need someone to talk to but feel shame bringing up family issues or you don’t know where to start. You try to please everyone but you end up being the unhappy one. You cut off toxic family relationships but this leaves you feeling guilt, loneliness, and resentment. To prove yourself, you work hard and sometimes overcompensate. Past unresolved issues consume your energy, make you question yourself, and become hesitant to try a new relationship. You don’t want to be your parents but you don’t know how not to. You doubt if you can live a different life.
You don’t understand why your family causes you so many sleepless nights. You need someone to talk to but feel shame bringing up family issues or you don’t know where to start. You try to please everyone but you end up being the unhappy one. You cut off toxic family relationships but this leaves you feeling guilt, loneliness, and resentment. To prove yourself, you work hard and sometimes overcompensate. Past unresolved issues consume your energy, make you question yourself, and become hesitant to try a new relationship. You don’t want to be your parents but you don’t know how not to. You doubt if you can live a different life.
Elizabeth Mueller
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95128
Seeking therapy can be a challenging step, because opening up about intimate issues to a stranger is both terrifying, brave, and can leave you feeling vulnerable. That's why it's important to find somebody with whom you feel comfortable. It is my priority to make you feel at ease, because reaching your goal is more difficult when this is not at the foundation of the therapeutic experience. This approach has enabled me to work with a wide array of teens, adults, couples, and families.
Seeking therapy can be a challenging step, because opening up about intimate issues to a stranger is both terrifying, brave, and can leave you feeling vulnerable. That's why it's important to find somebody with whom you feel comfortable. It is my priority to make you feel at ease, because reaching your goal is more difficult when this is not at the foundation of the therapeutic experience. This approach has enabled me to work with a wide array of teens, adults, couples, and families.
Susan Aiken
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CPT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95126 (Online Only)
I am an experienced therapist offering a direct, supportive, nonjudgemental setting to individuals and couples. I work from an Internal Family Systems, Process therapy perspective using dialogue, parts work, role play, educational tools, mindfulness, visualization. My goal is to guide you into connection with yourself and your significant other ( if you come to me as a couple.) I invite you to know your internal landscape, meet your parts, understand your issues and communicate mindfully. I trust implicitly that you are moving toward wholeness and well-being; that your core essence guides us both in the work.
I am an experienced therapist offering a direct, supportive, nonjudgemental setting to individuals and couples. I work from an Internal Family Systems, Process therapy perspective using dialogue, parts work, role play, educational tools, mindfulness, visualization. My goal is to guide you into connection with yourself and your significant other ( if you come to me as a couple.) I invite you to know your internal landscape, meet your parts, understand your issues and communicate mindfully. I trust implicitly that you are moving toward wholeness and well-being; that your core essence guides us both in the work.
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.
John (Yianni) Gianopulos
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95125 (Online Only)
Do you feel overwhelmed with challenging emotions, like anxiety, sadness, or anger? Are you spread thin with responsibilities and doubting your ability to cope? Are you in a relationship that is a source of tension, feeling frustrated and alone instead of fulfilled and connected? If you can relate, you are not alone and there is hope. In my work, I help people find relief and discover effective strategies to navigate life’s challenges. I provide a supportive and nonjudgmental space, where the authentic self can find room to breathe and grow.
Do you feel overwhelmed with challenging emotions, like anxiety, sadness, or anger? Are you spread thin with responsibilities and doubting your ability to cope? Are you in a relationship that is a source of tension, feeling frustrated and alone instead of fulfilled and connected? If you can relate, you are not alone and there is hope. In my work, I help people find relief and discover effective strategies to navigate life’s challenges. I provide a supportive and nonjudgmental space, where the authentic self can find room to breathe and grow.
Mark Breithaupt PhD Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95125 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have limited availability in my private Telehealth practice on three Saturdays per month. I hold active licenses in Hawaii and California.
I have limited availability in my private Telehealth practice on three Saturdays per month. I hold active licenses in Hawaii and California.
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Number of Therapists in San Jose, CA
1,000+
Average cost per session
$180
Therapists in San Jose, CA who prioritize treating:
92% | Anxiety |
87% | Depression |
75% | Relationship Issues |
73% | Self Esteem |
70% | Stress |
67% | Coping Skills |
65% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
75% | Aetna |
72% | Cigna and Evernorth |
69% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in San Jose, CA see their clients
70% | In Person and Online | |
30% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
81% | Female | |
18% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
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How can I find a therapist in San Jose?
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
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.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.