Therapists in San Jose, CA
Tracy Lynn Fleming
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95126
Many people come to therapy to resolve problems in relationships, manage stress related to work and family, to learn how to adapt to minor and major changes in life, or simply to enhance one’s sense of self. I believe that clients are the experts in their own lives, and that my job as a therapist is to guide clients in resolving their issues by providing a wide variety of cognitive behavioral and mindfulness tools and techniques that can easily be applied to daily life and that will alleviate suffering in a relatively short period of time.
Many people come to therapy to resolve problems in relationships, manage stress related to work and family, to learn how to adapt to minor and major changes in life, or simply to enhance one’s sense of self. I believe that clients are the experts in their own lives, and that my job as a therapist is to guide clients in resolving their issues by providing a wide variety of cognitive behavioral and mindfulness tools and techniques that can easily be applied to daily life and that will alleviate suffering in a relatively short period of time.
Maria Herrera
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95139
Welcome! I am glad that you are here taking a step towards change. I appreciate the opportunity to introduce myself. I am a licensed clinical social worker with almost twenty years of experience. I graduated from the University of Southern California. I have worked in a wide range of areas. I have helped client’s manage and cope with challenging health and emotional issues, as well as life transitions, substance abuse, and relationship problems. As your counselor, I can help you explore, process, and learn ways to cope with life challenges.
Welcome! I am glad that you are here taking a step towards change. I appreciate the opportunity to introduce myself. I am a licensed clinical social worker with almost twenty years of experience. I graduated from the University of Southern California. I have worked in a wide range of areas. I have helped client’s manage and cope with challenging health and emotional issues, as well as life transitions, substance abuse, and relationship problems. As your counselor, I can help you explore, process, and learn ways to cope with life challenges.
Jamie Powers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95110
I have been treating adults, individuals, and couples for over ten years. I assist clients in discovering of their strengths, building a support system, and developing healthy lifestyles to set the foundation for life success. I help with all different types of issues, from communication, anger, and intimacy, to trauma, anxiety, depression, and substance use. My evidence-based approaches allow me to effectively address emotional and behavioral issues for clients from diverse backgrounds. I practice with all different types of therapy modalities, including EMDR, which is helpful for anxiety and trauma.
I have been treating adults, individuals, and couples for over ten years. I assist clients in discovering of their strengths, building a support system, and developing healthy lifestyles to set the foundation for life success. I help with all different types of issues, from communication, anger, and intimacy, to trauma, anxiety, depression, and substance use. My evidence-based approaches allow me to effectively address emotional and behavioral issues for clients from diverse backgrounds. I practice with all different types of therapy modalities, including EMDR, which is helpful for anxiety and trauma.
Amanda Buckman
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, BS, MS, PhD IP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95139
Hello, and welcome. I have enjoyed working with individuals and families located in the San Jose Bay Area since 2019, in the area of neurodiversity, blended families, and coparenting. As well as individuals experiencing impulsivity, anxiety, boundary setting, and pleasure-seeking behaviors. I use a strength-based approach and tailor this approach to the specific needs and goals of my clients, and I realize that no one approach is an answer for everyone. Additionally, I have experience as a first responder and can understand the challenges involved in these professions.
Hello, and welcome. I have enjoyed working with individuals and families located in the San Jose Bay Area since 2019, in the area of neurodiversity, blended families, and coparenting. As well as individuals experiencing impulsivity, anxiety, boundary setting, and pleasure-seeking behaviors. I use a strength-based approach and tailor this approach to the specific needs and goals of my clients, and I realize that no one approach is an answer for everyone. Additionally, I have experience as a first responder and can understand the challenges involved in these professions.
Stephanie Noble-King
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95125 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Nature loves repeating patterns, and while many are beautiful, others can be harmful. Whether you are caught in anxiety spirals, wrangling with your ADHD, grieving lost dreams or finding yourself feeling 'stuck', I will help untangle you while providing a healing and supportive environment to examine your past, present, and potential future. We will explore the areas in your life causing you harm or distress from a place of non-judgment, allowing you to grieve old stories and process the origins of these wounds.
Nature loves repeating patterns, and while many are beautiful, others can be harmful. Whether you are caught in anxiety spirals, wrangling with your ADHD, grieving lost dreams or finding yourself feeling 'stuck', I will help untangle you while providing a healing and supportive environment to examine your past, present, and potential future. We will explore the areas in your life causing you harm or distress from a place of non-judgment, allowing you to grieve old stories and process the origins of these wounds.
Saskia Stockbroekx-Pinto
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95126
Life is a challenge...even if you don't have any major problems. When you experience one or more additional stressors, such as relationship issues with a child/partner, challenges with blending families, job, financial, health, mood, legal, or ex-partner issues, you might find yourself struggling to keep your sanity at times or realize that you are not living up to your potential. If you wish to feel more full-filled emotionally, physically, mentally, professionally, spiritually and/or in your relationships, I can help you explore which changes could be helpful to reach that goal or what is causing you to stay stuck and in pain.
Life is a challenge...even if you don't have any major problems. When you experience one or more additional stressors, such as relationship issues with a child/partner, challenges with blending families, job, financial, health, mood, legal, or ex-partner issues, you might find yourself struggling to keep your sanity at times or realize that you are not living up to your potential. If you wish to feel more full-filled emotionally, physically, mentally, professionally, spiritually and/or in your relationships, I can help you explore which changes could be helpful to reach that goal or what is causing you to stay stuck and in pain.
Sandy Elder
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95129 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I’ve been working in the field of Social Services for around 10 years. I have experience in working with clients aged 18- end of life. I empathize with individuals living the human experience. I am solution focused and client centered.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I’ve been working in the field of Social Services for around 10 years. I have experience in working with clients aged 18- end of life. I empathize with individuals living the human experience. I am solution focused and client centered.
William Lee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95122
My name is William Lee and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in SF Bay Area, California and work with clients statewide via telehealth. I help parents work on the hard stuff so they can be the parents they want to be. I specialize in depression, anger, resentment, inter-generational parenthood, parenting a challenging child, parent-child relationship, and transitioning to parenthood. I have been told I am warm, understanding, and personable. Most importantly, I help my clients get honest. My biggest strength is providing a space dedicated to you and your parenthood experience and how it fits into your life.
My name is William Lee and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in SF Bay Area, California and work with clients statewide via telehealth. I help parents work on the hard stuff so they can be the parents they want to be. I specialize in depression, anger, resentment, inter-generational parenthood, parenting a challenging child, parent-child relationship, and transitioning to parenthood. I have been told I am warm, understanding, and personable. Most importantly, I help my clients get honest. My biggest strength is providing a space dedicated to you and your parenthood experience and how it fits into your life.
Aurianne J Dorsay
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95125
Adults, children and couples seek my psychotherapy services for a variety of reasons including feeling stuck, anxious, or sad. My clients have reported that they know themselves more deeply and that they experience more fulfilling and meaningful lives through our work together.
Adults, children and couples seek my psychotherapy services for a variety of reasons including feeling stuck, anxious, or sad. My clients have reported that they know themselves more deeply and that they experience more fulfilling and meaningful lives through our work together.
Debra Stackman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95128
Not accepting new clients
I have enjoyed working with clients from very diverse cultural, ethnic, socioeconomic, and religious backgrounds and sexual orientations and identities for over 25 years. I prize establishing respectful, trusting, and collaborative relationships with my clients as this is key in helping them achieve their goals in treatment. It is my goal for clients to leave therapy with new skills, new understanding, a sense of empowerment, or having worked through some difficult experiences. My past training and clinical work have provided me expertise in the areas of depression, cultural issues, assertiveness, relationships, anxiety, and trauma.
I have enjoyed working with clients from very diverse cultural, ethnic, socioeconomic, and religious backgrounds and sexual orientations and identities for over 25 years. I prize establishing respectful, trusting, and collaborative relationships with my clients as this is key in helping them achieve their goals in treatment. It is my goal for clients to leave therapy with new skills, new understanding, a sense of empowerment, or having worked through some difficult experiences. My past training and clinical work have provided me expertise in the areas of depression, cultural issues, assertiveness, relationships, anxiety, and trauma.
Lauren Consul - Sex And Relationship Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, JD
Verified Verified
13 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95120 (Online Only)
Are you feeling disconnected from your partner? Are you struggling with sexual intimacy? Are you wondering if you can actually heal from infidelity or past hurts? Are you curious about non-monogamy or expanding your sexual horizons? You’re not alone. You deserve to feel seen and heard in your relationships. You deserve a sex life in alignment with your desires. Navigating the complexities of relationships and sexuality can feel overwhelming, as we carry the weight of past experiences and personal narratives. You don’t have to stay stuck. You can break free from unhelpful patterns and blocks that are holding you back.
Are you feeling disconnected from your partner? Are you struggling with sexual intimacy? Are you wondering if you can actually heal from infidelity or past hurts? Are you curious about non-monogamy or expanding your sexual horizons? You’re not alone. You deserve to feel seen and heard in your relationships. You deserve a sex life in alignment with your desires. Navigating the complexities of relationships and sexuality can feel overwhelming, as we carry the weight of past experiences and personal narratives. You don’t have to stay stuck. You can break free from unhelpful patterns and blocks that are holding you back.
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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.
Becca Pele
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95123 (Online Only)
Hi and welcome! I combine traditional and holistic therapeutic approaches to support and facilitate client curiosity, exploration, and growth. My therapy practice is oriented as anti-oppression, anti-racist, community oriented, feminist, wherein I view therapy as social justice work. I am dedicated to maintaining a strength-based, compassionate, light-hearted space to support clients in strengthening their self-awareness, self-advocacy and connecting them with the wisdom that is already there. My goal is to meet my clients 'where' they are and maintain unconditional positive regard for clients, and their loved ones.
Hi and welcome! I combine traditional and holistic therapeutic approaches to support and facilitate client curiosity, exploration, and growth. My therapy practice is oriented as anti-oppression, anti-racist, community oriented, feminist, wherein I view therapy as social justice work. I am dedicated to maintaining a strength-based, compassionate, light-hearted space to support clients in strengthening their self-awareness, self-advocacy and connecting them with the wisdom that is already there. My goal is to meet my clients 'where' they are and maintain unconditional positive regard for clients, and their loved ones.
Sandy Kong
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95125
Are you tired of code/persona switching? Maybe there are some underlying behaviors & emotions that don't make sense & you want to learn more? Or maybe you can't seem to connect with someone who actually "gets it", which doesn't mean they're terrible people, because they're endearing when they try, but they just don't seem to fully understand. It's hard trying to navigate life & all it's complexities. As humans, we're multi-faceted, multi-dimensional beings which can be really overwhelming. There are parts that we love, other parts that we dislike, maybe even hate. This can cause to act in self-sabotaging ways, unintentionally.
Are you tired of code/persona switching? Maybe there are some underlying behaviors & emotions that don't make sense & you want to learn more? Or maybe you can't seem to connect with someone who actually "gets it", which doesn't mean they're terrible people, because they're endearing when they try, but they just don't seem to fully understand. It's hard trying to navigate life & all it's complexities. As humans, we're multi-faceted, multi-dimensional beings which can be really overwhelming. There are parts that we love, other parts that we dislike, maybe even hate. This can cause to act in self-sabotaging ways, unintentionally.
Dr. Victoria Chan — Integrative Mental Health Medicine
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Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95129 (Online Only)
Mental health care reimagined — Combining the best of modern science and natural medicine. Dr. Chan aims to discover and treat your unique root cause with the goals of helping people regain stability, be their most effective selves, and feel their best. She'll holistically evaluate your health and create a personalized plan for sustainable relief. Whether your goal is to avoid, lessen, or optimize your medications, Dr. Victoria Chan will create a customized plan for your specific goals, needs, and preferences.
Mental health care reimagined — Combining the best of modern science and natural medicine. Dr. Chan aims to discover and treat your unique root cause with the goals of helping people regain stability, be their most effective selves, and feel their best. She'll holistically evaluate your health and create a personalized plan for sustainable relief. Whether your goal is to avoid, lessen, or optimize your medications, Dr. Victoria Chan will create a customized plan for your specific goals, needs, and preferences.
Maritza Noriega
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95124
Hi I’m Maritza Noriega. I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist with seven years of experience providing mental health services to individuals, children, adolescents, and families. I have experience using different therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to treat anxiety, depression, and trauma. I specialize in working with culturally diverse populations and am fluently bilingual in Spanish. I’m passionate about helping others and am committed to supporting, encouraging, and guiding individuals in addressing their mental health needs.
Hi I’m Maritza Noriega. I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist with seven years of experience providing mental health services to individuals, children, adolescents, and families. I have experience using different therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to treat anxiety, depression, and trauma. I specialize in working with culturally diverse populations and am fluently bilingual in Spanish. I’m passionate about helping others and am committed to supporting, encouraging, and guiding individuals in addressing their mental health needs.
Eman Aziz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95126
The pandemic has left many of us feeling confused, angry, and anxious, as we grapple with processing the profound changes happening around us. Balancing work and life, self-esteem and purpose, socialization and isolation, family and relationship issues, transitions and adjustments, and loss and grief are just a few of the challenges we may face. I believe that how we handle stress and conflict today is influenced by our past relationships and experiences. Generational patterns and cultural factors shape our movements, speech, behavior, and responses in the world
The pandemic has left many of us feeling confused, angry, and anxious, as we grapple with processing the profound changes happening around us. Balancing work and life, self-esteem and purpose, socialization and isolation, family and relationship issues, transitions and adjustments, and loss and grief are just a few of the challenges we may face. I believe that how we handle stress and conflict today is influenced by our past relationships and experiences. Generational patterns and cultural factors shape our movements, speech, behavior, and responses in the world
Carrie Herbst
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95118
I am here to listen to you. I work with children, teens, and adults to support exploration of difficult issues and life changes. Often what brings someone to seek counseling, either for themselves or for their child, is being faced with a challenge they need support navigating and resolving. This issue may result from an atypical experience or be more pervasive, and can bring about feelings of anger, depression, anxiety, low self-worth, or communication issues. Taking the risk to ask for help is the first step on the road toward healing and growth.
I am here to listen to you. I work with children, teens, and adults to support exploration of difficult issues and life changes. Often what brings someone to seek counseling, either for themselves or for their child, is being faced with a challenge they need support navigating and resolving. This issue may result from an atypical experience or be more pervasive, and can bring about feelings of anger, depression, anxiety, low self-worth, or communication issues. Taking the risk to ask for help is the first step on the road toward healing and growth.
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.
Madeleine Dreyfus
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95128 (Online Only)
My approach is warm, collaborative, and respectful. I believe in joining with clients through supportive, non-judgemental interactions, to help clients to better understand themselves and their experiences, and to help foster skills and tools to improve coping in the face of challenges.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and respectful. I believe in joining with clients through supportive, non-judgemental interactions, to help clients to better understand themselves and their experiences, and to help foster skills and tools to improve coping in the face of challenges.
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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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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.