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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.
(855) 967-1238 View (855) 967-1238
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Access Mental Health, Inc
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95123
We understand asking for help may not come easy and can be a difficult process. We believe taking those first few steps are one of many ways we believe can impact your quality of life. We take note of each significant accomplishment and celebrate success and help individuals increase self-confidence and awareness.
We understand asking for help may not come easy and can be a difficult process. We believe taking those first few steps are one of many ways we believe can impact your quality of life. We take note of each significant accomplishment and celebrate success and help individuals increase self-confidence and awareness.
(855) 799-4647 View (855) 799-4647
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Leticia Elias
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95123  (Online Only)
As an emotion-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you and/or your family to achieve your goals.
As an emotion-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you and/or your family to achieve your goals.
(562) 284-2202 View (562) 284-2202
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Nadia Nader
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95138
Welcome to all of you. I am primarily trained in health psychology, working with those hoping to harmonize their body and mind benefiting from alternative and integrative initiatives. I am comfortable treating issues of dual realities: behaviors; bipolar disorder; death; hyphenated/intersectional identities; inter/multi-generational traumas; relationships (children/parents, couples, blended families, siblings); life transitions and personal journeys of assimilation, breakup, borders crossing, conversion, displacement, divorce, migration, sobriety and transitioning - all great examples of the incredible power of human transformation.
Welcome to all of you. I am primarily trained in health psychology, working with those hoping to harmonize their body and mind benefiting from alternative and integrative initiatives. I am comfortable treating issues of dual realities: behaviors; bipolar disorder; death; hyphenated/intersectional identities; inter/multi-generational traumas; relationships (children/parents, couples, blended families, siblings); life transitions and personal journeys of assimilation, breakup, borders crossing, conversion, displacement, divorce, migration, sobriety and transitioning - all great examples of the incredible power of human transformation.
(408) 617-9077 View (408) 617-9077
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Maria Hicks
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95122
Hello, my name is Maria Hicks, and I am a Licensed Psychotherapist. I have been practicing in this field for over 10 years with a focus on individuals, couples, and children. I would be excited to be part of your journey in healing and creating a stable foundation for your growth and development. I am also bilingual and provide services in Spanish. I truly look forward to meeting you… My theoretical approaches are client-centered, holistic, and mindfulness with an emphasis on Cognitive Theory.
Hello, my name is Maria Hicks, and I am a Licensed Psychotherapist. I have been practicing in this field for over 10 years with a focus on individuals, couples, and children. I would be excited to be part of your journey in healing and creating a stable foundation for your growth and development. I am also bilingual and provide services in Spanish. I truly look forward to meeting you… My theoretical approaches are client-centered, holistic, and mindfulness with an emphasis on Cognitive Theory.
(408) 684-5650 View (408) 684-5650
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Gerardo Joshua Salinas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95112
My Goal is to provide a space that feels warm, non-judgmental and more importantly helpful. I work with adults, teens, and children who are experiencing trauma, depression, anxiety, and grief. I believe that navigating these experiences feels better when we get to work through them with someone else. I offer Talk Therapy, Play Therapy, Mindfulness Techniques, Art Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, to help resolve conflict, improve communication, and work to resolve trauma with a focus on early attachment and developmental needs. I also offer parent coaching to help with challenging behaviors at school or in the home.
My Goal is to provide a space that feels warm, non-judgmental and more importantly helpful. I work with adults, teens, and children who are experiencing trauma, depression, anxiety, and grief. I believe that navigating these experiences feels better when we get to work through them with someone else. I offer Talk Therapy, Play Therapy, Mindfulness Techniques, Art Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, to help resolve conflict, improve communication, and work to resolve trauma with a focus on early attachment and developmental needs. I also offer parent coaching to help with challenging behaviors at school or in the home.
(831) 263-4141 View (831) 263-4141
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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.
(408) 539-3501 View (408) 539-3501
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Elizabeth Ojeda
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95126
I strive to integrate and honor the wisdom and inherited medicine my clients carry to move toward embodied wellness. My intention is to curate a space to help you reclaim your narrative, realign with your authentic self, and orient towards what is possible - to return home to healing and hope.
I strive to integrate and honor the wisdom and inherited medicine my clients carry to move toward embodied wellness. My intention is to curate a space to help you reclaim your narrative, realign with your authentic self, and orient towards what is possible - to return home to healing and hope.
(408) 676-1506 View (408) 676-1506
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Maria Barrera Pacheco
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95126
Hi there, welcome! Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, or maybe you’re feeling stuck? Are you a parent in search for therapy for your child? Or are you looking for family therapy? I can support you with working through these issues. Looking for help is a big step and you have been courageous to do that! If you feel ready to see some change in your life and allow yourself the time to heal in therapy, I can provide a safe space where you can process these challenges and experience a balanced life.
Hi there, welcome! Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, or maybe you’re feeling stuck? Are you a parent in search for therapy for your child? Or are you looking for family therapy? I can support you with working through these issues. Looking for help is a big step and you have been courageous to do that! If you feel ready to see some change in your life and allow yourself the time to heal in therapy, I can provide a safe space where you can process these challenges and experience a balanced life.
(408) 217-1055 View (408) 217-1055
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Melissa Walter
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95128
When we focus on developing a relationship first and feeling a sense of safety, it is much easier to navigate through the discomfort. So we will start there. I invite you to try Art Therapy in a way that will assist you in recognizing your strengths and provide you with a feeling of connection. If Art Therapy is not something you are interested in, we will engage in talk therapy so you may experience feeling seen and known. I often incorporate art, play, and movement when working with children and families. A typical client of mine is looking for guidance in emotional regulation and wants greater emotional awareness.
When we focus on developing a relationship first and feeling a sense of safety, it is much easier to navigate through the discomfort. So we will start there. I invite you to try Art Therapy in a way that will assist you in recognizing your strengths and provide you with a feeling of connection. If Art Therapy is not something you are interested in, we will engage in talk therapy so you may experience feeling seen and known. I often incorporate art, play, and movement when working with children and families. A typical client of mine is looking for guidance in emotional regulation and wants greater emotional awareness.
(408) 414-6394 View (408) 414-6394
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Kellie Gonzalez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95129
Hi there, my name is Kellie and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist here is Southern California. Though the majority of my work has been working children in the foster care system, I've always enjoyed working with people from all ages. I find that my approach is simple, treat others how you would want to be treated, with dignity and respect. I look forward to seeing how we might move forward to get you to where you want to be. I have done a lot of trauma work throughout the years. Anxiety, depression, and sexual violence is something I am very familiar and comfortable working with.
Hi there, my name is Kellie and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist here is Southern California. Though the majority of my work has been working children in the foster care system, I've always enjoyed working with people from all ages. I find that my approach is simple, treat others how you would want to be treated, with dignity and respect. I look forward to seeing how we might move forward to get you to where you want to be. I have done a lot of trauma work throughout the years. Anxiety, depression, and sexual violence is something I am very familiar and comfortable working with.
(408) 498-9946 View (408) 498-9946
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Louisa Jacquez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95123  (Online Only)
As a therapist, I want to encourage my clients to find their inner strength and voice. I believe in a client centered approach to therapy and focusing on building a positive working relationship.
As a therapist, I want to encourage my clients to find their inner strength and voice. I believe in a client centered approach to therapy and focusing on building a positive working relationship.
(669) 233-0706 View (669) 233-0706
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Angela Reinhold
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95127
Hello, my name is Angela Reinhold, LCSW. I have spent nearly 10 years assessing individual and psychosocial needs of patients from youth to adults. The therapeutic approaches I lean towards consist of psychodynamic, CBT, DBT, client-centered therapy, and supportive therapy. I spent 7 years working with children, pre-teens, and teenagers, and the last 10 years working with adults. Conditions I feel most comfortable treating consist of clients struggling with depression, anxiety, self-regulation (mood), sexuality, and substance use.
Hello, my name is Angela Reinhold, LCSW. I have spent nearly 10 years assessing individual and psychosocial needs of patients from youth to adults. The therapeutic approaches I lean towards consist of psychodynamic, CBT, DBT, client-centered therapy, and supportive therapy. I spent 7 years working with children, pre-teens, and teenagers, and the last 10 years working with adults. Conditions I feel most comfortable treating consist of clients struggling with depression, anxiety, self-regulation (mood), sexuality, and substance use.
(408) 547-9063 View (408) 547-9063
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Veronica Ayala
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95126  (Online Only)
Do you ever feel unseen or misunderstood? Anxious and nervous when stepping into a social setting? Do you desire to speak your truth without worry or fear of what others might think? Do you wish to feel more confident in expressing your authentic self? Are you hoping therapy can provide a safe space to explore the complexities of identity? I am here to help you navigate these challenges and help you find healing, validation, and growth.
Do you ever feel unseen or misunderstood? Anxious and nervous when stepping into a social setting? Do you desire to speak your truth without worry or fear of what others might think? Do you wish to feel more confident in expressing your authentic self? Are you hoping therapy can provide a safe space to explore the complexities of identity? I am here to help you navigate these challenges and help you find healing, validation, and growth.
(408) 403-5578 View (408) 403-5578
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Salvador R Resendez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95110  (Online Only)
I strive to build a safe and caring therapeutic relationship to help you find relief from mental and emotional suffering. Beyond my training, I bring compassion and empathy from my own recovery to support your healing and growth. My style is active and I will collaborate with you to tap into your identity, strengths, values, and interests in our work together to respond more skillfully to your life’s challenges and achieve your goals.
I strive to build a safe and caring therapeutic relationship to help you find relief from mental and emotional suffering. Beyond my training, I bring compassion and empathy from my own recovery to support your healing and growth. My style is active and I will collaborate with you to tap into your identity, strengths, values, and interests in our work together to respond more skillfully to your life’s challenges and achieve your goals.
(408) 539-4793 View (408) 539-4793
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Emma Reyes-Ramirez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95126
Waitlist for new clients
I have worked in the mental health field for over 20 years. I have provided array of clinical services; including individual and group psychotherapy, crisis intervention and case management. I am holistic in my approach as I strongly believe in meeting my client's needs with evidence based treatment modalities that work for that individual. My goal is to work with my clients to develop a treatment plan along side them that best suits them and their needs.
I have worked in the mental health field for over 20 years. I have provided array of clinical services; including individual and group psychotherapy, crisis intervention and case management. I am holistic in my approach as I strongly believe in meeting my client's needs with evidence based treatment modalities that work for that individual. My goal is to work with my clients to develop a treatment plan along side them that best suits them and their needs.
(408) 617-9564 View (408) 617-9564
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Dr. Elena Herrera
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95125  (Online Only)
Now offering telehealth services for Oregon! I've been a therapist and clinical supervisor for over 15 years; I know how to help, and I have the experience. I work with many engineers, tech, and business professionals to help them express and process hard emotions in a supportive, non-intimidating way. I'm married to an engineer, and I know the pressures. I specialize in working with couples, and successful, high achieving women and men struggling with depression, anxiety, and relationship concerns. If you're a therapist yourself and struggling with compassion fatigue, burn out and stress, I speak your language, and I've been there.
Now offering telehealth services for Oregon! I've been a therapist and clinical supervisor for over 15 years; I know how to help, and I have the experience. I work with many engineers, tech, and business professionals to help them express and process hard emotions in a supportive, non-intimidating way. I'm married to an engineer, and I know the pressures. I specialize in working with couples, and successful, high achieving women and men struggling with depression, anxiety, and relationship concerns. If you're a therapist yourself and struggling with compassion fatigue, burn out and stress, I speak your language, and I've been there.
(408) 409-8376 View (408) 409-8376
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Yessica Islas McLenegan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95125  (Online Only)
My specialities include working with depression, anxiety, PTSD, social anxiety, bipolar disorder, adjustment disorder, and stress. I have experience working with adults and young adults. I provide Individual therapy.
My specialities include working with depression, anxiety, PTSD, social anxiety, bipolar disorder, adjustment disorder, and stress. I have experience working with adults and young adults. I provide Individual therapy.
(408) 763-5195 View (408) 763-5195
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Veronica Regalado
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95125
Are you looking to begin a journey of self-exploration? Welcome, you have come to the right place. I commend you for taking an important step in creating the life that you deserve.It is not always easy to acknowledge the need for help, and I am thankful you have taken that step. I have over 6 years of experience in the field. I have worked successfully with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, self-harm, interpersonal conflict, self-esteem struggles, and life transitions. I provide a compassionate and safe environment for you to share your life story,and begin to understand your thought process, emotions, and responses.
Are you looking to begin a journey of self-exploration? Welcome, you have come to the right place. I commend you for taking an important step in creating the life that you deserve.It is not always easy to acknowledge the need for help, and I am thankful you have taken that step. I have over 6 years of experience in the field. I have worked successfully with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, self-harm, interpersonal conflict, self-esteem struggles, and life transitions. I provide a compassionate and safe environment for you to share your life story,and begin to understand your thought process, emotions, and responses.
(408) 676-2231 View (408) 676-2231
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Jessica Diaz
Associate Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Not Verified Not Verified
San Jose, CA 95118
Welcome, my name is Jessica Diaz. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has worked with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families with a diverse background of areas of need. My approach to therapy is compassionate, warm, and with a no-judgment stance. I have clinical experience working with young children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families, across a variety of settings including outpatient specialty clinics, crisis intervention, trauma-focused, structured outpatient programs, and non-profits.
Welcome, my name is Jessica Diaz. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has worked with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families with a diverse background of areas of need. My approach to therapy is compassionate, warm, and with a no-judgment stance. I have clinical experience working with young children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families, across a variety of settings including outpatient specialty clinics, crisis intervention, trauma-focused, structured outpatient programs, and non-profits.
(408) 547-9754 View (408) 547-9754
Self-Harming Therapists

How does therapy for self-harm work?

A person may turn to self-injury so that they can distract themselves from their stress, depression, anxiety, or upsetting circumstances. Therapy can address the cause of an individual’s suffering. A therapist can help a person understand why they may want to self-harm and help the person learn new methods of coping. A person may have poor emotion regulation, and treatment such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is helpful for breaking this behaviour. In addition, treatment such as dialectical behavior therapy can help a person manage their tolerance of distress.

Which therapies are best for self-harm?

Specific approaches used by professionals include cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavior, psychodynamic, and mentalisation-based therapies, among others. Cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior therapies are common approaches for people who have painful thoughts and past traumas. These therapies help an individual cope with distress, regulate emotions, and manage impulsive urges.

Does the tendency to self-harm mean the person is suicidal?

Having this urge does not mean the individual suffers from suicidal ideation. People who want to self-injure look to distract or alleviate themselves from the pain they are experiencing. People with suicidal tendencies want to end life altogether. However, this does not mean a person with the intent to self-harm will not attempt suicide.

How often and how long are therapy sessions for self-harm?

As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual. Clients may see improvement within 20 sessions, at an average of 50 minutes per session, while others may opt for 20 to 30 sessions over, maybe, a six-month period. People, especially those with co-occurring conditions like depression and anxiety, may need to continue therapy for up to 12 to 18 months.