Aurianne Dorsay, Ph.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
1302 Lincoln Ave., Ste. 205, San Jose, California
I offer adults, children and couples a safe place where they can work through their problems and know themselves more deeply thereby experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
Tom Cheney, M.A.
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
1022 W Hedding St, San Jose, California
I will help you harness the power of mindfulness and compassion to grow all that is good in your self, your family, and your world. We will explore time-honored and scientifically validated tools for achieving the emotional peace and behavioral change you desire.
Christine Tronge, A.C.S.W., L.C.S.W.
Private Practicing Therapist/Counselor
1885 The Alameda, San Jose, California
As an experienced therapist/counselor I provide a safe, healing environment and a warm, compassionate and non-judgmental approach; allowing and empowering you to address the issues creating blocks and impasses in your life. I believe in the power of hope!
Shereen Mohsen, Psy.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
1350 Dell Avenue, Suite 103, Campbell, California
I work closely with my clients to develop healthy relationships with others, realize their potential and lead a fulfilled life. My compassionate approach creates a safe and welcoming environment -- for teens and adults -- where positive change occurs.
Philip Kolba, MA
Psychotherapist
Online Therapist / Coach
Are you fulfilled by your relationships as you deserve to be? I specialize in online relationship counseling for LGBTQ and hetero clients. By examining your life and relationships with a counselor you can increase your capacity for happiness and success.
Carrie Elizabeth Lin, MA, LPCC
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
155 E. Campbell Ave., Suite 109, Campbell, California
I provide a caring, empathetic, and nonjudgmental environment where you can safely explore what's troubling you, get unblocked, and move forward toward great relationships, a satisfying work life, and emotional well-being.
Donald Dufford, Ph.D. Director
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
3880 S. Bascom Avenue, Suite 212, San Jose, California
Contact Dr. Dufford today to discuss how you can resolve issues and achieve positive, lasting results in any aspect of life. Dr. Dufford offers a practical results oriented approach using a variety of therapeutic modalities within a caring, safe environment.
Jason Esswein, M.S., LMFT
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
San Jose, California
Are you ready to better understand yourself and identify your goals, resolve the challenges you face, and create the relationships and life you desire? Begin your journey today with a complementary consultation.
Jayn Rajandran, LMFT, CGE, DTS, MA I/O Psychology
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
665 Lytton Ave, Palo Alto, California
Jayn believes that therapy does not have to be an arduous process. It should be fun when it's filled with an eagerness on the clients' end to get over the hurdle that they are currently facing, so that they can go back out there and enjoy the life meant for them.
Verna Nelson, MA, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
800 Pollard Road, Suite B-207, Los Gatos, California
I work with adults, teens and seniors who are dealing with the stress of relationships, careers and life's changes. I provide positive, practical ways of thinking and new skills you can practice to overcome the challenges and old habits that keep you stuck.
Rachel Kane-Cooley, MA, LMFT, LPCC
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
1925 S. Winchester Blvd, Suite 106, Campbell, California
If you are feeling overwhelmed, unmotivated, sad, frustrated or stagnant with your life, I would very much like to offer my support in a safe, nurturing environment. Together, we can work through the challenges and invite the happiness you deserve. You are not alone.
San Jose Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health Hospital
San Jose
455 Silicon Valley Blvd, San Jose, California
San Jose Behavioral Health is an 80-bed center where adult men and women, ages 18 and above, can receive comprehensive treatment services for a wide range of behavioral and mental health disorders, and certain physical health concerns.
Daryl Temkin, Ph.D
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Online Therapist / Coach
I strive to provide a nurturing and safe listening and responding environment for you to share your life concerns. My aim is to help discover options and possibilities that can bring hope and encourage successful life steps and liberating choices.
Related Sites:
City of San Jose
California Board of Behavioral Sciences
Therapy San Jose California
Counselor Saratoga, Cupertino, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Monte Sereno, Los Gatos
Also once known as the bedroom of the Silicon Valley and San Francisco, San Jose is home to the colleges of San Jose State, Santa Clara University, and Stanford University, which send thousands of graduates into the local job market each year. Many major technological companies are headquartered here and San Jose has earned the distinction as the Capital City of the Silicon Valley. If getting out and enjoying the out of doors is what you like to do, then check out Alum Rock Park, which is a 700+ acre park that is the oldest municipal park in California.1 There are numerous activities that keep San Jose booming with activity. These include sporting events and venues, but also several museums and must-see structures, such as the Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph, which is the oldest parish in California.
Mental Health in San Jose
San Jose is a rapidly growing, highly diverse city with large populations of Asian and Hispanic residents, a large percentage of residents under the age of 18, tens of thousands of foreign-born residents2 and well over 30,000 armed forces veterans.3 The city's diversity creates a cultural melting pot with many languages, traditions, and beliefs. As a result, mental health practitioners in the city take a multicultural approach in order to deliver culturally competent care to their clients.
Elderly individuals who require support and assistance in order to live independently can find many services available through On Lok Lifeways. On Lok offers in-home care to seniors throughout the San Jose area, so that they can remain in their own homes rather than moving to a nursing home. Nutrition services help maintain seniors' health. Recreational programs, such as art classes, help seniors exercise their mind and provide them with an opportunity to interact with friends. Mental health services provide emotional and social support. For additional information about On Lok's services, please call 415-292-8888.4
Current Education
The San Jose area offers many graduate and post-graduate educational options for people wanting to further their education in the human services field. The Master of Social Work program at San Jose State University places a special emphasis on working with populations that are underserved by the mental health system. Graduates of the program are qualified to conduct individual and group therapy, work in community mental health centers, and advocate on behalf of at-risk populations. The MSW program offers multiple training opportunities to expand the breadth of clinical expertise. For more information about the MSW program at San Jose State, call the School of Social Work at 408-924-5800.5
References
1. City of San Jose. (2017). Alum Rock Park. Retrieved from http://www.sanjoseca.gov/?nid=28192. CensusViewer. (2016). San Jose, California Population. Retrieved from http://censusviewer.com/city/CA/San%20Jose
3. United States Census Bureau. (2017). State and County Quickfacts - San Jose, California. Retrieved from http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/06/0668000.html
4. On Lok Lifeways. (2017). Services. Retrieved from http://www.onlok.org/Services.aspx
5. San Jose State University. (2016). The MSW Program. Retrieved from http://www.sjsu.edu/socialwork/prospectivestudents/msw/
San Jose is located in Santa Clara County, California. It has a land area of 177.51 square miles and a water area of 3.01 square miles. The population of San Jose is 1.03 million people with 314,297 households and a median annual income of $84,647. .
Therapy Affordability Meter for San Jose, CA
Mostly Affordable
Establishing weekly sessions with a professional therapist is considered affordable in San Jose for the average family. While sustaining a commitment to therapy is usually not an issue, if mental health treatment feels like a burden please ask your counselor about accepted insurance plans or sliding scale fees