Find a therapist in San Jose, CA — covered by insurance

Starting therapy can feel like a big step, and it takes courage to reach out. I offer a safe, supportive space where you can show up as you are. I work with individuals facing life transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, and other challenges, supporting your growth at your own pace.

Every person deserves high-quality healthcare tailored to their unique needs and circumstances. As a clinical therapist, I am dedicated to delivering comprehensive and compassionate counseling that promotes the emotional, developmental, and physical well-being of all people. In my practice, I prioritize building safe relationships and fostering open communication, trust, and collaboration. I provide a full range of clinical counseling services for depression, anxiety, trauma, domestic violence, relational distress, grief/loss, and low self-esteem. Whether you’re experiencing distress, trauma, behavioral issues, or complex emotions, I am here to provide expert guidance and support.

It's hard to find non-judgmental therapy, especially when dealing with subjects that evoke shame. That's why I collaborate to create a therapy that meets you as you are. I hold an affirming space for marginalized orientations, neurotypes, and relationship styles. We can work to navigate major issues like trauma, sexuality and life changes, or an ongoing condition like depression or anxiety. I am also passionate about supporting people through their gender journeys. My therapy is not just inclusive, but is LGBTQ+ and neurodiversity affirming. I also enjoy working with couples or relationship groups as they navigate challenges.

I work with individuals who grew up with a pervasive sense that they were “outside the box.” Sometimes that comes from being neurodivergent, navigating gender or sexuality, growing up in strict or religious environments, being home-schooled or always feeling different from the people around you. Many of my clients arrive with ADHD, autism, depression, anxiety, identity questions, or long-held patterns of masking to get through work, school, or life. It’s common for them to feel numb, lonely, misunderstood, or unsure about who they are and where they belong. If that resonates — you’re in the right place.

I support neurodivergent adults, ADHD/Autism, LGBTQIA+ and questioning folks, individuals exploring gender identity or transition, people processing religious trauma, chronic health struggles, grief, loss, and PTSD. I also love helping creatives, deep thinkers, and people who feel like they’ve spent years trying to “fit” rather than exist authentically.

You're taking the first difficult step towards change by vetting therapists, and I'd be honored to join you on each of the subsequent steps. I've been a clinical therapist for 12 years and employ a variety of tools to help you meet your goals. I'm especially drawn to and skilled in working with folk in transition, whether this relates to your age (preteen, teen or adult), relationship status, identity exploration or shifting life circumstances.

Debra is a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist with advanced continued education at Harvard Medical School using research-based practices for Professionals, Couples and Individuals including Adolescents. Specializing in Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, OCD, Infertility, Women’s Sexual Health, PCOS, PMDD, Peri/Post Menopause management as a Certified Integrative Health Coach. Debra is an invited guest speaker at medical conferences, mental health and workplace wellness and a private practice owner.

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist and clinical director of a non-profit organization. I have a BA, MA, and Ed.D. in Counseling Psychology. My passion is meeting people where they are but not leaving them there. I believe in authenticity which includes acknowledging the good, the bad, and the ugly. My motto is, Life will bring us stressors, but it doesn't have to bring us stress.

As a marriage and family therapist, I specialize in working with women and men in their late 20s to 40s who are navigating the aftermath of emotionally abusive relationships and feeling stuck in their healing journey. My passion lies in helping individuals rediscover their sense of self, build self-trust, and reclaim their lives from the shadows of toxic relationships.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 16 years of experience, I’ve had the privilege of supporting individuals and families through some of life’s most vulnerable moments. My work has focused on caregiver burnout, aging and end-of-life issues, veteran support, adjustment to new or serious medical diagnoses, and family conflict. My background also includes working with foster children, foster/adoptive parents, and parents of children with ADHD, as well as helping immigrants and expatriates navigate culture shock and identity adjustment.