Couples Counseling Therapists in San Jose, CA
These can be stressful and isolating times. I am here to listen and help you to experience more joy, less anxiety and depression. I specialize in grief counseling. Grief is inherent in many life transitions; such as divorce, retirement, empty nest, job loss and the loss of a loved one (human or pet). If you are experiencing conflict in your relationship, I can help you as well. Please reach out.
These can be stressful and isolating times. I am here to listen and help you to experience more joy, less anxiety and depression. I specialize in grief counseling. Grief is inherent in many life transitions; such as divorce, retirement, empty nest, job loss and the loss of a loved one (human or pet). If you are experiencing conflict in your relationship, I can help you as well. Please reach out.
I enjoy a respectful relationship with various Family Court Judges who value my feedback in determining custody concerns.
Many of the clients that walk through my door may be similar to you: frustrated at the court system, wanting more time with their children, having overwhelming difficulties in dealing with an ex partner. My approach, has been and continues to be to focus on what is in the best interest of the child. I bring my years of experience in assessing families, mediating requests, and getting real action outcomes for the child(ren) involved.
I enjoy a respectful relationship with various Family Court Judges who value my feedback in determining custody concerns.
Many of the clients that walk through my door may be similar to you: frustrated at the court system, wanting more time with their children, having overwhelming difficulties in dealing with an ex partner. My approach, has been and continues to be to focus on what is in the best interest of the child. I bring my years of experience in assessing families, mediating requests, and getting real action outcomes for the child(ren) involved.
If you are struggling with communication, feeling alone while together, want to be heard by your partner and heal the relationship - give me a call and let's get started.
AVAILABLE ONLINE AND IN PERSON. I specialize in couples therapy/marriage counseling. When working with you as a couple (or individually) I help you build closeness and connection; recover from an affair; give you practical tools to improve your communication and understand what guides your emotions and reactions; work through anxiety, depression, and ADHD within the relationship; resolve blended family issues; provide support during and after a divorce and while you are going through major life transitions. If your goal is to reconnect, repair and strengthen your relationship - you have come to the right place - I can help.
If you are struggling with communication, feeling alone while together, want to be heard by your partner and heal the relationship - give me a call and let's get started.
AVAILABLE ONLINE AND IN PERSON. I specialize in couples therapy/marriage counseling. When working with you as a couple (or individually) I help you build closeness and connection; recover from an affair; give you practical tools to improve your communication and understand what guides your emotions and reactions; work through anxiety, depression, and ADHD within the relationship; resolve blended family issues; provide support during and after a divorce and while you are going through major life transitions. If your goal is to reconnect, repair and strengthen your relationship - you have come to the right place - I can help.
With 10 years of clinical experience, I provide therapy services for adults who are struggling with anxiety & stress, people-pleasing, relationship issues, transitional issues (moving, starting a new job, break-ups, etc), and complex trauma.
My practice is aimed at helping burnt-out millennials navigate the overwhelming pressures of modern life. Whether you are caught up in the anxiety & stress of just trying to get by while feeling like you constantly have to please everyone along the way or have difficulty connecting deeply in your relationships, my goal is to help you manage stress, find your voice, and maintain connections that feel genuine and fulfilling. I offer both individual and couples therapy so whatever your needs, I am here to provide the safe and supportive space you need to feel more confident in yourself and your relationships.
With 10 years of clinical experience, I provide therapy services for adults who are struggling with anxiety & stress, people-pleasing, relationship issues, transitional issues (moving, starting a new job, break-ups, etc), and complex trauma.
My practice is aimed at helping burnt-out millennials navigate the overwhelming pressures of modern life. Whether you are caught up in the anxiety & stress of just trying to get by while feeling like you constantly have to please everyone along the way or have difficulty connecting deeply in your relationships, my goal is to help you manage stress, find your voice, and maintain connections that feel genuine and fulfilling. I offer both individual and couples therapy so whatever your needs, I am here to provide the safe and supportive space you need to feel more confident in yourself and your relationships.
Demetria Zappacosta-Iacocca
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA, LAADC
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95125
Addiction and Recovery Counseling is for anyone who feels that alcohol or drugs are affecting them negatively. As a Licensed Recovery Counselor I offer individuals, couples and families help to develop plans for reaching their recovery goals and making positive changes in their lives. Addiction and Recovery Counseling is an opportunity for families to learn about addiction and the behaviors that go along with it. I help families understand what role they play in their loved ones addiction and recovery.
Addiction and Recovery Counseling is for anyone who feels that alcohol or drugs are affecting them negatively. As a Licensed Recovery Counselor I offer individuals, couples and families help to develop plans for reaching their recovery goals and making positive changes in their lives. Addiction and Recovery Counseling is an opportunity for families to learn about addiction and the behaviors that go along with it. I help families understand what role they play in their loved ones addiction and recovery.
Leticia Elias
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95123 (Online Only)
I work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues providing services to treat depression, anxiety, grief, parent/child conflict, couples/family distress, and trauma.
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.
I work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues providing services to treat depression, anxiety, grief, parent/child conflict, couples/family distress, and trauma.
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.
Gayatri Subramaniam
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95117 (Online Only)
Trouble communicating with your teen? Unable to break the cycle of arguments with your partner? Overwhelmed and not sure why? Our interactions with the world are shaped by our families and the broader cultures that surround us as we grow up. As an adult, you might find that those patterns no longer work for you, or get in the way of your having fulfilling relationships with your spouse or children.
Trouble communicating with your teen? Unable to break the cycle of arguments with your partner? Overwhelmed and not sure why? Our interactions with the world are shaped by our families and the broader cultures that surround us as we grow up. As an adult, you might find that those patterns no longer work for you, or get in the way of your having fulfilling relationships with your spouse or children.
Therapy is a process of self-reflection and conversation that honors the struggles of life: career uncertainty, relationship decisions, loneliness, grief, and the ongoing pursuit self-love.
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends and flexibility for creative professionals who can't make the same time each week.
Therapy is a process of self-reflection and conversation that honors the struggles of life: career uncertainty, relationship decisions, loneliness, grief, and the ongoing pursuit self-love.
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends and flexibility for creative professionals who can't make the same time each week.
Harry Motro - Couples Specialist
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT, PC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95124
Seeing a struggling relationship breaks my heart.
Need a therapist who specializes in COUPLES? Struggling with communication, anger, infidelity, Neurodiversity/Asperger's, or blending a family? Consider me because I : 1 - am fully dedicated to couples therapy, 2 - offer a Custom Content Library so you can extend therapy work between sessions, 3 - have specialized couples training at the Master's & Doctoral levels, 4 - teach Couples Therapy as an Adjunct Professor, & 5 - have been married 36 years with adult children. Working with a couples specialist, gives you the best chance to heal your relationship so you can feel safer, trusted and loved.
Seeing a struggling relationship breaks my heart.
Need a therapist who specializes in COUPLES? Struggling with communication, anger, infidelity, Neurodiversity/Asperger's, or blending a family? Consider me because I : 1 - am fully dedicated to couples therapy, 2 - offer a Custom Content Library so you can extend therapy work between sessions, 3 - have specialized couples training at the Master's & Doctoral levels, 4 - teach Couples Therapy as an Adjunct Professor, & 5 - have been married 36 years with adult children. Working with a couples specialist, gives you the best chance to heal your relationship so you can feel safer, trusted and loved.
Couples Therapist Anisha Mistry
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95126 (Online Only)
If you're ready to improve your relationship, call me today to schedule a free 20-min consult! I would love to hear about what is bringing you into therapy, what you want to work on, and answer any questions you may have about the process.
Have your attempts to create a better relationship left you feeling more disconnected than before? Those trusted ideas from Instagram and TikTok reels, the blogs found through Googling "ways to improve my relationship," and attempts to try talking to your partner about relationship frustrations just aren't helping. The difference between a conversation and conflict feels blurred, and it's almost expected that talking about hard topics will lead to misunderstandings. Having conversations that lead to connection versus loneliness takes skills - ones that no one has probably ever taught you before. What could those skills even be?
If you're ready to improve your relationship, call me today to schedule a free 20-min consult! I would love to hear about what is bringing you into therapy, what you want to work on, and answer any questions you may have about the process.
Have your attempts to create a better relationship left you feeling more disconnected than before? Those trusted ideas from Instagram and TikTok reels, the blogs found through Googling "ways to improve my relationship," and attempts to try talking to your partner about relationship frustrations just aren't helping. The difference between a conversation and conflict feels blurred, and it's almost expected that talking about hard topics will lead to misunderstandings. Having conversations that lead to connection versus loneliness takes skills - ones that no one has probably ever taught you before. What could those skills even be?
I believe the foundation of effective therapy is developing a trusting relationship, and offering a safe and supportive environment that fosters growth through acknowledgement and unconditional acceptance.
Each of us carry a light within that makes it possible for us to find our way home. If you’re reading this, you’ve already taken your first step. A step towards deep exploration to uncover your true self, needs, desires and strengths.
I believe the foundation of effective therapy is developing a trusting relationship, and offering a safe and supportive environment that fosters growth through acknowledgement and unconditional acceptance.
Each of us carry a light within that makes it possible for us to find our way home. If you’re reading this, you’ve already taken your first step. A step towards deep exploration to uncover your true self, needs, desires and strengths.
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I resource over 15 years of experience as a Licensed Counselor and evidence-based practices: Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, and Gottman Couples Therapy.
You are a woman with tremendous strength. You manage the lives of others and keep track of so much. And though there can be moments of great reward, you are tired and notice that in caring for others, some of the most important parts of YOU feel lost. You may not feel as confident or positive as you once did. You may notice that relationships are strained. Work is suffering. You feel stressed, distracted, exhausted. It is time to access resources to help lift you back onto your feet so that you can reconnect with yourself and others.
I resource over 15 years of experience as a Licensed Counselor and evidence-based practices: Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, and Gottman Couples Therapy.
You are a woman with tremendous strength. You manage the lives of others and keep track of so much. And though there can be moments of great reward, you are tired and notice that in caring for others, some of the most important parts of YOU feel lost. You may not feel as confident or positive as you once did. You may notice that relationships are strained. Work is suffering. You feel stressed, distracted, exhausted. It is time to access resources to help lift you back onto your feet so that you can reconnect with yourself and others.
Elanah J Kutik
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95128
This can include the end of a relationship, a physical death, or pregnancy/newborn loss.
I bring a compassionate and mindfulness-based approach to support clients in creating a new experience of themselves whether they are navigating life transitions or struggling with anxiety, depression, stress or loss. I view healing from a holistic perspective and draw on a variety of practices and orientations to meet my clients where they are. This includes evidence-based interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as Dialectal Behavior Therapy. I also enjoy bringing in playful and experiential practices to help shift clients out of their head and into more present ways of connecting with their authentic selves.
This can include the end of a relationship, a physical death, or pregnancy/newborn loss.
I bring a compassionate and mindfulness-based approach to support clients in creating a new experience of themselves whether they are navigating life transitions or struggling with anxiety, depression, stress or loss. I view healing from a holistic perspective and draw on a variety of practices and orientations to meet my clients where they are. This includes evidence-based interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as Dialectal Behavior Therapy. I also enjoy bringing in playful and experiential practices to help shift clients out of their head and into more present ways of connecting with their authentic selves.
Traumatic experiences, relationship attachment woundings and the general pressure to conform to social norms during our younger years can cause us to create some truly magnificent coping strategies. Unfortunately, these strategies can be integrated into our identity long after they've stopped serving their purpose. I am passionate about supporting people reconnect with their true nature, by exploring parts work and somatic experiencing. Our past does not define us, and this work makes it possible to access the inspired, motivated, wisdom that exists in abundance underneath our conditioning.
Traumatic experiences, relationship attachment woundings and the general pressure to conform to social norms during our younger years can cause us to create some truly magnificent coping strategies. Unfortunately, these strategies can be integrated into our identity long after they've stopped serving their purpose. I am passionate about supporting people reconnect with their true nature, by exploring parts work and somatic experiencing. Our past does not define us, and this work makes it possible to access the inspired, motivated, wisdom that exists in abundance underneath our conditioning.
Shohreh Shahani
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95118 (Online Only)
Whether you are seeking support for individual concerns, relationship issues, or family dynamics, I am dedicated to guiding you on a path towards greater understanding, resilience, and fulfillment.
"You are not broken. You are breaking through." Do you feel like no one understands you or can truly help you the way you need? There are times that our perceptions of life situations differs from those around us, causing us to feel unheard or unsupported. These are the times we need support the most. My passion for helping others led me to become a therapist. I believe that every individual has magnificent inner resources that need support in coming to light. My goal as your therapist is to make you feel empowered to create the best life for yourself.
Whether you are seeking support for individual concerns, relationship issues, or family dynamics, I am dedicated to guiding you on a path towards greater understanding, resilience, and fulfillment.
"You are not broken. You are breaking through." Do you feel like no one understands you or can truly help you the way you need? There are times that our perceptions of life situations differs from those around us, causing us to feel unheard or unsupported. These are the times we need support the most. My passion for helping others led me to become a therapist. I believe that every individual has magnificent inner resources that need support in coming to light. My goal as your therapist is to make you feel empowered to create the best life for yourself.
Therapy is a process of self-reflection and conversation that honors the struggles of life: career uncertainty, relationship decisions, loneliness, grief, and the ongoing pursuit self-love.
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends and flexibility for creative professionals who can't make the same time each week.
Therapy is a process of self-reflection and conversation that honors the struggles of life: career uncertainty, relationship decisions, loneliness, grief, and the ongoing pursuit self-love.
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends and flexibility for creative professionals who can't make the same time each week.
Damanpreet Mangat
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95128 (Online Only)
As a therapist, I strive to provide an accepting, safe space where you can bring your authentic self for exploration. We will work together by addressing your identified goals while bringing to light barriers that are hindering progress. I have experience working with individuals and couples of diverse backgrounds coping with concerns such as trauma, depression, anxiety, and mood disorders.
As a therapist, I strive to provide an accepting, safe space where you can bring your authentic self for exploration. We will work together by addressing your identified goals while bringing to light barriers that are hindering progress. I have experience working with individuals and couples of diverse backgrounds coping with concerns such as trauma, depression, anxiety, and mood disorders.
Vani Hariharan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
San Jose, CA 95117
I endeavor to create a therapeutic relationship based on respect, compassion, and authenticity.
I believe that people are resilient and resourceful, capable of overcoming difficulties. Sometimes we get entangled in personal and relational patterns that can overwhelm our resources. I help clients identify these problematic patterns and empower them to break free from patterns that do not serve them well. I focus on my client's interpersonal relationships and relationships with larger social systems. I have experience working with children, teens, families, and couples on several issues, including family and couple distress, trauma, and various presentations of anxiety and depression through a systemic and attachment-based lens.
I endeavor to create a therapeutic relationship based on respect, compassion, and authenticity.
I believe that people are resilient and resourceful, capable of overcoming difficulties. Sometimes we get entangled in personal and relational patterns that can overwhelm our resources. I help clients identify these problematic patterns and empower them to break free from patterns that do not serve them well. I focus on my client's interpersonal relationships and relationships with larger social systems. I have experience working with children, teens, families, and couples on several issues, including family and couple distress, trauma, and various presentations of anxiety and depression through a systemic and attachment-based lens.
I specialize in issues related to anxiety, depression, and trauma when working with individuals, couples, and families.
Do you feel depressed or anxious due to childhood trauma? Do you feel disconnected in your relationships with others? I’m here to help you develop an action plan for meaningful changes. My approach to therapy is relational and person-centered. I will work alongside you in a warm and understanding environment where you can explore your emotions and find better ways to deal with the stressors in your life.
I specialize in issues related to anxiety, depression, and trauma when working with individuals, couples, and families.
Do you feel depressed or anxious due to childhood trauma? Do you feel disconnected in your relationships with others? I’m here to help you develop an action plan for meaningful changes. My approach to therapy is relational and person-centered. I will work alongside you in a warm and understanding environment where you can explore your emotions and find better ways to deal with the stressors in your life.
I understand not every therapist is a good fit, but I take priority in building a strong relationship with each of my clients.
I currently have immediate openings for both telehealth and in-person! I provide a safe, non-judgmental space to explore what's going on in your life, including uncomfortable emotions, relationship issues, and past experiences. I am empathic and open-minded, allowing each person to share their unique self in therapy. Therapy can be challenging and emotional, and together we can set goals that move you towards healing and self-improvement. I take a holistic approach to therapy, with an emphasis on your biological needs (exercise, sleep, nutrition, physical illness, etc). Therapy may be short-term or long-term.
I understand not every therapist is a good fit, but I take priority in building a strong relationship with each of my clients.
I currently have immediate openings for both telehealth and in-person! I provide a safe, non-judgmental space to explore what's going on in your life, including uncomfortable emotions, relationship issues, and past experiences. I am empathic and open-minded, allowing each person to share their unique self in therapy. Therapy can be challenging and emotional, and together we can set goals that move you towards healing and self-improvement. I take a holistic approach to therapy, with an emphasis on your biological needs (exercise, sleep, nutrition, physical illness, etc). Therapy may be short-term or long-term.
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Couples Counseling Therapists
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.