Therapists in San Jose, CA

Welcome- you have already taken the first step in wanting change. The next step is to schedule an initial call to see if it feels like a good fit. It all starts with us connecting, to have a chat. The therapeutic relationship is so important in feeling safe, supported and motivated in your work. We work as a team to help you feel better, about yourself and your life. With a calm, genuine, approachable nature, I offer an experience where individuals feel supported and encouraged in growth. I specialize in anxiety- panic, stress, perfectionism/high expectations, OCD, anxious-avoidance, depression, self-esteem, and work/life balance.

I work with clients who struggle to find happiness in their lives because they feel burdened by things that are out of their control. I enjoy helping clients find fulfillment no matter where they are in life. I hope to help my clients improve their self-esteem, reduce their stress levels, increase their understanding of themselves, and learn valuable stress management tools they can use outside of the therapy room.

I believe a strong therapeutic connection paired with focus on your strengths can help provide you with the power to heal, grow and cope with life's stresses. I also believe in the power of play and that through play we can build lifelong social and emotional skills. I specialize in working with 2e and neurodiverse children and teens experiencing anxiety, depression and social challenges. In addition, I enjoy helping support healthy attachment and communication between children and their parents. I aim to make therapy a collaborative and fun experience while also providing space for processing challenges and practicing new skills.

Our team consists of experienced, fully-licensed therapists that provide outpatient therapeutic services for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families based on a relational theory framework where each individual can learn the importance of mutual empathy and empowerment within their current relationships. My name is Karina and I am the Co-Founder of Talk-a-While, Child & Family Therapy Center PC. I’m a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and I specialize in working with children and adolescents with neurodiverse challenges; however, I also enjoy working with adults and couples.

Seeking therapy can feel scary, but if anxiety, depression and stress are getting the best of you, think about how much better your life can be once you get help. Are your thoughts, feelings, and impulses impacting your life in negative ways? Have hope because help is available. If you're feeling lonely or are having relationship problems, send me an email. Together we can work towards your goals.

Are you finding it difficult to express your needs with someone in your life? Are you concerned that you and your loved one keep misunderstanding each other due to differences in cultural or gendered communication styles? Maybe you're going through a life transition that's adding to your stress levels, and leaving you both feeling in the dark about how to give and receive support? Or perhaps you are happy in your partnership, but are eager to grow together and deepen your bond even further? I can shine a light on those areas of difficulty for you both that remain obscured from view, and illuminate a new way forward.

The teen and young adult years are full of shifts and changes, bringing about stress, anxiety and overwhelm, affecting your teen as well as the entire family. As a Counselor and Certified Life Coach specializing in work with teens and young adults, I guide them to find relief, peace and a comfortability with who they are. Our work together positively affects the family too! A former School Counselor with 20 years of experience, I am especially equipped to guide teens and young adults to adulthood in a more easeful way. My process includes individual guidance as well as parent sessions. I invite you to reach out. Let's talk further!

Do you worry you’re a disappointment to those you love? Do you feel constantly burdened by other’s expectations, or even your own? Do you feel like no matter how hard you try, you can't live up to the plans you had imagined for your life? The anxiety and pressure of keeping up with your goals feels exhausting, but letting go of the image in your head is terrifying too. Maybe you’re an oldest daughter, from an immigrant family, a high achiever, or just a people pleaser. Or, you might have been an excellent student, but carried the immense pressure of trying to perform to neurotypical standards with an ADHD or Autism diagnosis.

My general frame work is that you cannot separate the body from the mind nor can you separate a person from their life time of experiences, therefore working with all of these systems is a highly effective way to improve happiness, decrease anxiety and stress, and increase coping skills to manage life with more ease and improved relationships. Now offering emergency Intensive Couples Counseling! I work well with individuals and couples who are seeking to learn more holistic ways to address their emotional and relational challenges whether they be family of origin issues, trauma, chronic illness, anxiety, or depression.

Everyone deserves a safe space to process their trauma and mental health struggles. In my practice, I provide individuals, couples, children, adolescents and parents with a judgment free environment to be able to talk about/ express their emotions around difficult topics. I have experience in working with individuals who are struggling with Complex PTSD, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder from childhood sexual abuse and other traumatic experiences as well as Depression, Anxiety . I am also trained to work with those who are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, developmental disabilities, and their families to improve mental health.

Isolation is hard. Being a Teen is hard. School pressure to perform well is high. Liking your body often seems impossible. Socializing has challenges. Past bullying can be traumatic. Do you want to learn knew coping skills? Do you need to heal from past events that are painful? Do you want to reduce your stress? Parenting a teen is hard, there is no manual and not as much parent contact as in elementary school. Getting enough self care as a parent can seem impossible but it is necessary, especially in the time of the COVID crisis. Telehealth is available!

[*Sorry, Dr. Miwa no longer takes new Clients]Are you looking to become a better, happier, and healthier person? Are you hoping to gain a deeper understanding and love for yourself and others? Psychotherapy includes improving the quality of your life, self-guidance, and/or managing more serious issues such as depression, anxiety, and chronic stress. As an experienced psychologist, I help you achieve your goals. We attain your emotional alignment, and look at and face truth in you. It may sound a little bit scary and challenging, but together, we can do it. You will fully be authentic to yourself and experience real joy in your life.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 10 years of experience and training working with teens, young adults, parents and families. I am passionate in engaging with clients interested in collaboratively working with me. I attended school in the Bay Area and understand the pressures to perform; including stress related to school, achievement focus, overwhelm and the adjustment to high school and/or college. I aim to help cope with and manage challenges associated to major life transitions. I facilitate middle-school group and enjoy providing parent-focused therapy to enhance relationships and improve communication.

When you begin to recognize that your enjoyment of your child seems to be decreasing while feelings of being stuck, stressed, or overwhelmed are increasing, early childhood mental health services can be an effective tool to get things back on track. Healthy parent/child relationships reflect secure attachment, responsive attunement, and mutual enjoyment. But many things can interrupt that process, even typical things like the birth of a sibling or starting school. These experiences can contribute to challenging behaviors in children that are difficult to handle. Therapy can help to restore connection and understanding.

As a therapist I work with individuals, adolescents, families and couples. My main frameworks are cognitive behavioral therapy, strengths based psychotherapy, and motivational interviewing. My primary job is to provide you with a safe non-judgemental space to process and to achieve the goals that will make you more fulfilled in our high stress Bay Area. I can serve as a guide along this path as you discover what it means to be the truest you. As well as assist you to overcome whatever has been holding you back. It isn’t always easy but working on ourselves brings great rewards.

Life can be challenging and it may be difficult trying to manage it alone. Not everyone has someone safe to talk to without judgement or experiencing shame and/or guilt. Do you have a specific issue you want to tackle? Are you experiencing patterns you just want to break free from? Having someone to explore the origins of your struggles/challenges can be liberating. Do you need life skills, communication skills, strategies to manage your mind, mood management techniques to make life more manageable? Being human isn't easy and having someone to process with you w/unconditional regard and acceptance can be freeing and life changing.

Feeling stressed and anxious? Can’t sleep? Sad and hopeless? Maybe you’re struggling with your career or health? Is it the feeling that you’re falling behind and can’t keep up with everything and everyone in Silicon Valley? My practice offers support and tools when dealing with uncertainty and performance pressure, sleep problems, anxiety, and parenting challenges, as well as the impacts of ADHD and other neurodiversity. My style is warm, down-to-earth, and relatable. My goal is to create an environment where you feel safe to explore healthier ways to cope with life stressors while growing into the person you set out to be.

When our children's hearts have been broken, our hearts break, too. Parents often struggle with knowing how to care for a hurting child. The child's behaviors can be challenging. A parent's own unhealed wounds get triggered. Then, there's the parenting guilt! It can be overwhelming. We understand and we are here to help.

I am an Associate Marriage Family Therapist and am passionate about helping teens, young adults, and parents learn how to work through the inevitable difficulties that come with this unique stage of life. The majority of my practice focuses on individual work related to identification of key issues/concerns, development of trust and safety, increasing levels of self-awareness, and growth and healing through positive communication. My approach is warm, non-judgemental and client centered, with an emphasis on connection.