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Thu Huong Tran
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, ASW
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95110
Thu incorporates evidence-based approaches, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), humanistic, personal centered, psychodynamic, family systems, solution-focused, trauma- informed, a blend of play-based and creative therapeutic techniques, and DBT, to facilitate meaningful and lasting change in her clients.
Meet Thu Tran, a bilingual counselor and associated therapist with extensive experience in mental health programs and private practice. Thu is dedicated to guiding individuals, including children, families, adults, and couples, on a transformative journey toward self-awareness and empowerment. Thu's mission is to empower individuals to lead authentic and fulfilling lives by enhancing self-awareness, confronting reality, and utilizing strengths to overcome challenges.
Thu incorporates evidence-based approaches, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), humanistic, personal centered, psychodynamic, family systems, solution-focused, trauma- informed, a blend of play-based and creative therapeutic techniques, and DBT, to facilitate meaningful and lasting change in her clients.
Meet Thu Tran, a bilingual counselor and associated therapist with extensive experience in mental health programs and private practice. Thu is dedicated to guiding individuals, including children, families, adults, and couples, on a transformative journey toward self-awareness and empowerment. Thu's mission is to empower individuals to lead authentic and fulfilling lives by enhancing self-awareness, confronting reality, and utilizing strengths to overcome challenges.
(408) 642-6864 View (408) 642-6864
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Michael J Abrams
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95110
Working with young children, I use play therapy, sand tray & art therapy.
Saturdays appointments available! I am a Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in working with children, adolescents, and families. In addition, I work with individual adults, couples, and co-parenting. I provide a safe, calm, friendly, empathetic & down to earth environment for my clients. I have extensive experience and specialize in working with young children through adolescents and their families around issues related to social, behavioral, interpersonal and academic concerns. Throughout my career, I have provided supervision to other professionals in all aspects of providing psychotherapy for children and adolescents; from case conceptualization, diagnosis, and treatment.
Working with young children, I use play therapy, sand tray & art therapy.
Saturdays appointments available! I am a Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in working with children, adolescents, and families. In addition, I work with individual adults, couples, and co-parenting. I provide a safe, calm, friendly, empathetic & down to earth environment for my clients. I have extensive experience and specialize in working with young children through adolescents and their families around issues related to social, behavioral, interpersonal and academic concerns. Throughout my career, I have provided supervision to other professionals in all aspects of providing psychotherapy for children and adolescents; from case conceptualization, diagnosis, and treatment.
(818) 938-1155 View (818) 938-1155
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Thu Huong Tran
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, ASW
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95110
As a seasoned bilingual counselor and associated therapist, Thu Tran is dedicated to guiding individuals on a transformative journey towards self-awareness, embracing reality, and leveraging strengths while acknowledging and addressing weaknesses. With a commitment to empowering her clients, Thu incorporates evidence-based approaches, particularly Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), humanistic, personal centered, psychodynamic, family systems, solution-focus, trauma-informed, and DBT to facilitate meaningful and lasting change.
As a seasoned bilingual counselor and associated therapist, Thu Tran is dedicated to guiding individuals on a transformative journey towards self-awareness, embracing reality, and leveraging strengths while acknowledging and addressing weaknesses. With a commitment to empowering her clients, Thu incorporates evidence-based approaches, particularly Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), humanistic, personal centered, psychodynamic, family systems, solution-focus, trauma-informed, and DBT to facilitate meaningful and lasting change.
(408) 668-3635 View (408) 668-3635
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Lynn Kitajima
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95110  (Online Only)
It may not feel like it right now, but change is possible. Through therapy, you can become aware of the unconscious decisions you are making each day that are unknowingly shaping your life. You may find that the unhelpful decisions all center around patterns meant to keep you safe. Together, we can work on increasing your sense of security and recognizing which patterns are no longer working. I am trained in EMDR, Internal Family Systems Therapy, and Sensorimotor Therapy. These modalities can aid you in going deeper and effectively processing the patterns and traumas that are keeping you stuck.
It may not feel like it right now, but change is possible. Through therapy, you can become aware of the unconscious decisions you are making each day that are unknowingly shaping your life. You may find that the unhelpful decisions all center around patterns meant to keep you safe. Together, we can work on increasing your sense of security and recognizing which patterns are no longer working. I am trained in EMDR, Internal Family Systems Therapy, and Sensorimotor Therapy. These modalities can aid you in going deeper and effectively processing the patterns and traumas that are keeping you stuck.
(650) 297-8046 View (650) 297-8046
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Lesa M Pascali
Marriage & Family Therapist, Lesa Pascali, MFT
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95110  (Online Only)
Welcome! I’m Lesa Pascali and I am committed to connecting with individuals, couples and families through individualized therapy and to helping them to discover/rediscover the harmony, meaning and wellness within their lives. After 23 years in law enforcement and 18 years doing therapy, I have dealt with a variety of situations. I’ve worked with individuals, couples and families, veterans, ex-offenders, children, teens and neurologically imbalanced individuals. I use a variety of therapies including RLT therapy, CBT & Solution Focused therapy and am a Certified Relational Life couples therapist.
Welcome! I’m Lesa Pascali and I am committed to connecting with individuals, couples and families through individualized therapy and to helping them to discover/rediscover the harmony, meaning and wellness within their lives. After 23 years in law enforcement and 18 years doing therapy, I have dealt with a variety of situations. I’ve worked with individuals, couples and families, veterans, ex-offenders, children, teens and neurologically imbalanced individuals. I use a variety of therapies including RLT therapy, CBT & Solution Focused therapy and am a Certified Relational Life couples therapist.
(408) 715-3046 View (408) 715-3046
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Dr. Fukiko Shibahara
Psychologist, PsyD, CEIM
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95110
Hello and welcome. My name is Dr. Fukiko Shibahara and I'm a licensed clinical psychologist. I offer relational and compassionate attachment-based psychotherapy and insights for individuals of all ages, including adult individuals, children, teens and caregivers with infants. Have you experienced trauma, difficult life events, loss, or conflicts and wanted to process them safely with a licensed professional? Are you concerned about your own or family's current or history of mental, behavioral, and relational health? Are you feeling like you need additional support right now as you navigate new roles or transitions in your life?
Hello and welcome. My name is Dr. Fukiko Shibahara and I'm a licensed clinical psychologist. I offer relational and compassionate attachment-based psychotherapy and insights for individuals of all ages, including adult individuals, children, teens and caregivers with infants. Have you experienced trauma, difficult life events, loss, or conflicts and wanted to process them safely with a licensed professional? Are you concerned about your own or family's current or history of mental, behavioral, and relational health? Are you feeling like you need additional support right now as you navigate new roles or transitions in your life?
(341) 766-0782 View (341) 766-0782
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Yu Shin Chuang
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95110
Feeling lost and unsure about how to handle things in your life? We all feel like this at one time or another in our lives and it is helpful to have someone support you while trying to figure things out. I would be honored to assist you in this process. As a therapist, I will work collaboratively with you to help you move towards your life goals and a deeper understanding of self.
Feeling lost and unsure about how to handle things in your life? We all feel like this at one time or another in our lives and it is helpful to have someone support you while trying to figure things out. I would be honored to assist you in this process. As a therapist, I will work collaboratively with you to help you move towards your life goals and a deeper understanding of self.
(626) 238-0377 View (626) 238-0377
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Tamar Berry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSA, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95110
I believe in connecting and supporting you in a compassionate way. I can help you find a resolution and create a positive change by working with the body – mind connection while applying methods such as Hakomi and IFS. When working together, we'll focus on the present moment as you head down the path to healing and health. With over 15 years in the field supporting adults, couples and families, I have developed the unique ability to bring to light your strengths while providing a platform of hope and happiness.
I believe in connecting and supporting you in a compassionate way. I can help you find a resolution and create a positive change by working with the body – mind connection while applying methods such as Hakomi and IFS. When working together, we'll focus on the present moment as you head down the path to healing and health. With over 15 years in the field supporting adults, couples and families, I have developed the unique ability to bring to light your strengths while providing a platform of hope and happiness.
(669) 221-6607 View (669) 221-6607
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Ruben Gabriel Colon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95110  (Online Only)
Could my therapist skill set be the perfect match for your therapy needs? I have worked as a social worker for the past 23 years and 14 of those years as a therapist. I have served children, youth and adults in various settings such as adoption and foster care; child welfare services; outpatient mental health and services for developmentally disabled individuals. Over the years, I have developed a passion for helping individuals heal from trauma, adjust to major life transitions and foster a healthy sense of identity. I am committed making sure the plan for treatment is centered on the goals and needs that we develop together.
Could my therapist skill set be the perfect match for your therapy needs? I have worked as a social worker for the past 23 years and 14 of those years as a therapist. I have served children, youth and adults in various settings such as adoption and foster care; child welfare services; outpatient mental health and services for developmentally disabled individuals. Over the years, I have developed a passion for helping individuals heal from trauma, adjust to major life transitions and foster a healthy sense of identity. I am committed making sure the plan for treatment is centered on the goals and needs that we develop together.
(855) 731-7060 View (855) 731-7060
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Vicky Zhao
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95110
I support clients who struggle with chronic depression, anxiety and relational issues by inviting them to look inwardly and incorporate their growing insight into daily life’s challenges. I believe the process of self-discovery is the realest gift of life, the path leading to our internal peace and freedom. My passion is to support you in becoming you, in this world we all live in - as your self, and as part of something greater.
I support clients who struggle with chronic depression, anxiety and relational issues by inviting them to look inwardly and incorporate their growing insight into daily life’s challenges. I believe the process of self-discovery is the realest gift of life, the path leading to our internal peace and freedom. My passion is to support you in becoming you, in this world we all live in - as your self, and as part of something greater.
(408) 898-9626 View (408) 898-9626
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Sara Salman
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95110
Not accepting new clients
I have experience working in a community mental health setting, seeing clients from a broad range of backgrounds with various concerns such as relationship and family issues, complex trauma, attachment loss, social and other forms of anxiety, depression, and many more. I work from a Family Systems and Attachment approach, understanding that an individual is always in relation with others and impacted by those relationships.
I have experience working in a community mental health setting, seeing clients from a broad range of backgrounds with various concerns such as relationship and family issues, complex trauma, attachment loss, social and other forms of anxiety, depression, and many more. I work from a Family Systems and Attachment approach, understanding that an individual is always in relation with others and impacted by those relationships.
(408) 900-6916 View (408) 900-6916

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Play Therapy

Who is play therapy for?

Play therapy is generally targeted to children between the ages of 3 and 11 who have social, emotional, or behavioral difficulties. Play therapy has also been found helpful for children who have experienced physical or emotional abuse or witnessed atrocities. Play therapy is also often recommended for children who are undergoing major medical procedures or who are suffering from chronic illness; many children’s hospitals are equipped to offer play therapy on-site. Play therapy is also sometimes used for adults; creative writing, music, and art are expressive forms that can all be adapted for therapeutic purposes.

Why do people need play therapy?

Children often do not have the language skills or words to know or to express what is troubling them. Yet they often spontaneously draw or use playthings to depict scenarios that reflect problems in their everyday life. Play therapy provides children with an array of objects and play situations to act out their feelings or experiences so that therapists can get a clear picture of what children might be struggling with and help them find solutions. In addition, play therapists are skilled at helping children understand their inner experience and find words for them, necessary steps toward helping children learn to control their own behavior and come up with solutions to problems they encounter.

What happens in play therapy?

A child enters a comfortable playroom where they are free to choose the objects they want to play with. The play therapist will typically observe how they play with the toys—whether a sandbox, puppets, dolls and action figures, trucks, costumes, drawing and painting materials, or more—because such play provides clues to a child’s family and social relationships, difficulties they are encountering in the world, and what going on inside themselves. Sometimes the therapist may ask the child to use the play objects to tell a story about their family. Using the same instruments of play, therapists can help children discover more advantageous ways of thinking and behaving.

What kinds of problems do play therapists treat?

Play therapy can help children who display destructive or self-destructive impulses; children who seem angry, sad, or fearful; children who experience frequent social, emotional, family, or school difficulty. Play therapy is often of value to children who have experienced a loss or distressing family experience, who are regularly exposed to family conflict, or who have been physically or emotionally abused. Play therapy can help children who are perpetrators of bullying as well as those who are targets of bullying. It helps children learn to identify their feelings, to express them in constructive ways, and to regulate them so they can get on with the business of development.

How long does play therapy last?

Play therapy sessions may last for 30 to 45 minutes, and they usually occur weekly for about 20 sessions. Each session is tailored to the individual child and the kinds of problems they are struggling with. Play that is highly repetitive often indicates a problem requiring further exploration. Therapists typically measure progress through session-to-session changes in play behavior.