Types of counseling available to you in San Jose, CA
Here are the services I provide as a licensed marriage and family therapist located in San Jose, CA. This will help you understand more about how I can help.
Individual Therapy
Whether you want to learn how to communicate more effectively, handle emotions and stress, or just feel better, there are specific skills I teach. We can work together to see how thoughts and old beliefs impact behavior. It takes a commitment but getting that unique support can really make a difference!
Codependency Therapy
Codependency is often underneath the addictive cycle. It's about focusing on someone else's needs before your own and not taking care of yourself. This explains why sobriety by itself may not produce the results you expect. Examining relationship patterns learned in childhood can enhance your recovery and begin the process of positive change. Check out my page on how I work with these issues of codependency.
Anger Management Counseling
I offer support and effective anger management skills for those needing to change their emotional reactions. Looking at yourself is a sign of strength and shows a readiness to change. You will learn how significant events can set up a pattern of abusive reactions. You can learn how to slow your reactions down by becoming more aware of your triggers.
I believe in positive encouragement, not shame to help clients develop more effective ways to decrease abusive anger. You are not a bad person for reacting in a negative way. You just need the tools and self-awareness to move past it. Counseling can give you a safe place to explore what's happened and learn from it.
Couples Therapy
Unfortunately, I am not taking new couples for therapy. Please see my Calming Your Anger Zoom Class to learn how to manage emotions and communicate more effectively.
12 Step Recovery Counseling
Supporting people in 12 step recovery is a very special part of my practice. Whether you're newly sober or been in recovery for awhile, getting the right support without feeling judged helps you move forward. Feel free to look at my addiction page for more information on substance abuse counseling.
Compulsive Eating Disorders
I provide therapy for those struggling with food addiction. This is not a black and white issue since you have to eat to live but you can learn to eat moderately without obsession. I use the 12 Step model to cope with emotions and minimize overeating. You can learn more about my approach on my compulsive eating disorders page.
Substance Abuse Assessments
Alcohol and drug assessments required by the courts are available at my office. The assessment includes two 50 minute sessions and a detailed written report.
Online Therapy
All of my counseling session are online for anyone currently living in California. I cannot legally work with those who live outside of California. Sessions are conducted in Zoom or by telephone. The platform is free and easy to use. Click here for more information. Please call Michelle to discuss the details.
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