Alison Cabell — 408-496-2733

I have been in private practice for more than 25 years and over that time I have had experience treating individuals with depression, anxiety, panic attacks, as well as relationship difficulties. Childhood abuse and neglect, which I also treat, can be additional factors in adult issues. I have found that intensive psychotherapy which includes meeting multiple times per week and utilizing in the treatment the developing relationship between the therapist and patient, can help provide long term and lasting benefit. A safe environment for talking and listening is essential for a successful treatment and, with this in mind, I work with each individual to create an approach that addresses their particular needs.

Currently I am a Psy.D. candidate at the Psychoanalytic Institute of Northern California, training to become certified to practice psychoanalysis. I practice psychoanalytic psychotherapy, an in depth therapy that looks at the causes of difficulties and also involves support in managing symptoms.
 

Gail D. Carney-Carder — 408-296-2926

I have been a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for 25 years, working with children and teenagers, adults, couples and families as well as facilitating parenting classes and providing consultation and training to school personnel. Patients whom I see in my private practice are generally referred because of depression/anxiety or because of problems in the areas of: school adjustment, peer relationships, behavioral problems/acting out (refusal to accept/follow limits, rules; excessive anger/aggression; harmful/self-destructive acts such as cutting, eating disorders, drug/alcohol abuse), marital dissatisfaction, breakdown within the family unit. Over the years through working with patients, through my education and on-going training, and most of all, through my own personal therapy, I have come to understand and deeply appreciate that therapy has a profound impact on a person, because it is a relationship between patient and therapist. It is through this relationship that a person grows emotionally, experiences the healing of early psychological wounds, and, in some very significant ways, is able to change debilitating patterns and transform their lives.
 

Maureen Johnston — 408-871-9180

I have been providing therapy to individuals, couples and families of all ages, orientations, and walks of life for over 15 years. People start therapy for a wide variety of reasons, and that for many, it takes a great deal of courage to make the call to set up the first appointment. Therefore, one of my goals is to provide a safe, comfortable environment for my clients. Since it is the relationship that develops between the therapist and the client that promotes healing and growth, I strive to make my clients feel supported and contained as we go through this process together.

Generally, I see my clients for 50-minute sessions, at least once a week, more often if we both agree that would be beneficial. I tend to work from a psychodynamic perspective, with a strong humanistic emphasis. When I see children, their sessions last 45 minutes, and I use a primarily non-directive play therapy model with them. I have a sand tray available, as well as art supplies, puppets, toys, and a dollhouse.

I supervise MFT interns and have been actively involved in the local therapeutic community for many years. Please visit my website at www.maureenjohnston.com.
 

Evelyn Peairs — 408-486-6818

Whether you are considering therapy for the first time or have experienced your own psychotherapy, I want to acknowledge the courage it takes to entrust another with your innermost feelings and thoughts. I have been a psychotherapist for individuals and couples for over 17 years, and I provide a respectful, confidential, and safe environment for your work with me. I offer psychoanalytically informed psychotherapy for those who want to make enduring changes, and I have extensive experience, training, and expertise working with individuals whose internal difficulties manifest in problematic eating. I am also skilled at helping patients and clients work through grief, loss, anger, depression, anxiety, and other painful feeling states that keep one from developing and enjoying a full life. I see my role as engaging with you in a unique relationship focused on your growth. Through our relationship, you become aware of forces within yourself, and as you become more aware, a fuller range of choices becomes available for you to create satisfying relationships and enjoyment in your life's work. To facilitate change and address long-standing issues, I frequently see my patients more than once a week.
 

Tam Anh Pham — 408-345-2323

I believe our work together is about transformation which helps you evolve into a stronger person, with greater capacity to accept and deal with life events and changes. I find it rewarding to walk with clients from their fears and hardships towards inner peace and optimism.

I use the unique therapy relationship that we develop together to help me understand you and your difficulties, and to help you heal and grow. With my innate sensitivity and extensive, on-going training, I provide a safe and supportive environment for you to become more self-aware and to enrich your world and personal relationships. My practice covers a broad spectrum of personal and emotional issues including chronic illness and pain, depression, anxiety, grief and loss. In addition, I specialize in difficulties due to trauma, abuse, self-esteem, family relationships and cultural differences. I am bi-cultural and bi-lingual in English and Vietnamese, and have provided cross-cultural seminars in Bay Area corporations and communities. I have also taught in the Graduate Counseling Psychology Program at Santa Clara University.

Your mental and emotional health is important and I welcome you.
 

Sondra Rice — 408-793-0138

I provide therapy for adult individuals and couples. I strive to provide a safe and supportive environment where clients can open themselves to the possibility of change and begin to find relief from emotional pain. My work is to help you sort out the conflicts that interfere with your success in work and/or your intimate relationships.

I have considerable experience helping individuals who suffer from depression and anxiety. I have also helped survivors of physical, sexual and emotional abuse who seek relief from the painful residual effects of the trauma.

I work effectively with couples who need help working out their differences or renewing intimacy. I specialize in the treatment of commitment difficulty, infidelity, addictive relationships, co-dependence, and separation anxiety.

I welcome your phone call or email inquiry. Please visit my website at www.sondrarice.com.
 

Tina St. Lorant — 408-236-2070

I specialize in working with long standing issues, such as feeling unhappy or sad about life, having difficulty feeling fulfilled in relationships, having feelings of emptiness that something is missing, and having frequent worries even to the point of turning to food or other substances to calm yourself down. You may be struggling to make things better for yourself but are unable to make a difference. I can help you identify what may be sabotaging your best efforts to find relief and get what you want. Oftentimes, it is being unaware of your thoughts and feelings which prevent you from feeling fulfilled and happy. Through our work together, your understanding of your inner experiences will increase so that you will begin to feel better. You will also realize how good it feels for someone to really understand and get what it’s like to be you.
 

Neale Staub — 408-746-0864

Are you searching for the key to successful relationships?

As human beings, we need each other for support, happiness, and fulfillment. Relationships help define who we are, and all of us would like our relationships to be as successful possible.

However, we each approach relationships from a unique perspective. As partners, employers, friends, co-workers, parents, employees, and children, we need a keychain full of keys to open our relationships to the understanding, love, and success they can provide.

Fortunately, these "keys" are techniques, tools, and skills anyone can learn to better understand our own needs and desires, as well as the needs and desires of others. Once you learn these tools and techniques, you will be able to communicate more effectively and turn your relationship conflicts into deeper connections based on understanding and respect.

This is exactly what the psychotherapy services I offer provide — a confidential, safe, and supportive environment in which individuals and couples learn the skills necessary to understand themselves, resolve conflicts, and communicate more effectively in order to live successful and rewarding lives.

All successful relationships are developmental processes. They need attention, understanding, and care if they are to grow and flourish. Over the last 15 years, I've incorporated numerous therapeutic techniques into my work — including Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), one of the most researched and empirically-validated approaches in the field of couples therapy — to help countless individuals and couples feel safe and accepted enough to improve their relationships.

I've also been involved with 12-Step programs for over 30 years and have a great deal of expertise helping adults who have grown up in alcoholic or abusive homes. I offer compassionate, non-judgmental therapy to those suffering from anxiety, depression, and fragile self-esteem, as well as for people experiencing the anger and shame brought upon by relapse.

There is hope! Regardless of whether your relationship difficulties have arisen due to workplace issues, illness, loss, anxiety, depression, infidelity, or substance abuse, you can repair the ruptures that have occurred in your relationships and deepen the bonds you experience with those you care about most.

If you believe your life and relationships are worth the effort, I can help you learn the keys to improve them today. I commend you for taking the first step and looking for help.

When you're ready to take the next step, please feel free to contact me for more information or to schedule an appointment. I can be reached by phone, 408-746-0864, or by e-mail, NealeStaub.MFT@comcast.net. I look forward to working with you!
 

Karen Wride — 408-886-7143

Would you like to experience more satisfaction in your life? Are you dissatisfied with your significant relationships, family life, or suffering in the aftermath of a recent loss or transition? Perhaps you are experiencing unexplainable feelings of sadness or anxiety that limit your life. I strive to provide a therapeutic environment that is both supportive and encouraging to help you move forward. In our work together, I will help you unravel the threads of discontent, and lead you toward a life that can be more satisfying and pleasurable. I work with adults and children suffering from grief and loss, anxiety and depression. I see people suffering from the loss of a loved one, trauma, midlife transition, chemical dependency, or adoption and parenting issues.

I hold a Master's Degree in Social Work along with 4 years of post-graduate work at the Institute for Contemporary Psychoanalysis. I also have advanced training in EMDR and Sand Tray. I have conducted counseling in schools, hospitals, hospice and a trauma recovery program. I have provided clinical supervision to clinicians in training since 1996.

I can be reached by phone, 408-886-7143, or by e-mail, karenwride@att.net. I look forward to meeting with you and working collaboratively on your journey of self-discovery.

Invest in bringing joy back to your life.