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Katharine Wilson

Katharine Wilson

Santa Clara, CA
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS
With over twenty years of experience, Katharine Wilson is a dedicated marriage and family therapist who is passionate about empowering individuals and families in overcoming anxiety, stress, and depression. Whether facing challenges arising from work, school, marriage, family dynamics, or anger management issues, Katharine approaches each situation with a compassionate and skilled hand. Her clinical excellence has been recognized with awards and commendations from managed care companies, further solidifying her commitment to resolving problems and helping clients lead more fulfilling lives.
Specialties
Anxiety Depression Family Stress General Mental Health Relationship Stress Work Stress
Jennifer Ho - Psychologist

Jennifer Ho - Psychologist

Santa Clara, CA
Psychologist, PSYD
Dr. Jennifer Ho is a dedicated psychologist with a PsyD, specializing in helping adults and elders navigate life's challenges. She understands that individuals may feel stuck or overwhelmed, particularly when managing work, relationships, or caregiving responsibilities. At any stage of life, Dr. Ho’s goal is to provide clarity and support, empowering her clients to cope and thrive amid adversity. Her culturally sensitive and collaborative approach to therapy ensures that each session is tailored to the individual's unique strengths, values, and intergenerational influences. With advanced training in aging, end-of-life care, and loss, she is particularly passionate about issues of diversity and the complexities of personal identity. Through her practice, Dr. Ho delivers therapeutic interventions, including psychodynamic and integrative therapies, that foster personal growth and resilience.
Specialties
Anxiety Caregivers Depression General Mental Health Grief PTSD/Trauma Relationship Stress Sleeping Well
Deborah Licurse

Deborah Licurse

Santa Clara, CA
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Deborah Licurse, a dedicated marriage and family therapist with an MA and LMFT credentials, believes that recognizing the need for help and actively seeking it is a profound display of strength and courage. She understands that therapy is not solely about uncovering the root of issues, but is often a healthier and more holistic alternative to managing symptoms. Through her compassionate approach, Deborah empowers clients to navigate their challenges and fosters a supportive environment for growth and healing.
Pat Mcclurg

Pat Mcclurg

Santa Clara, CA
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Pat Mcclurg, a dedicated Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) with an MA, believes that knowledge is power in the journey of healing. With a compassionate approach, Pat guides clients in discovering their inner strengths and applying them to navigate their unique challenges, including dual diagnosis, family conflict, and coping skills. By fostering a deep understanding of the specific issues at hand, Pat empowers clients to make informed decisions that positively shape their future. Life's changes can bring about significant challenges, which often need to be addressed for lasting change to occur. Pat works collaboratively with individuals, couples, and families to enhance their ability to cope, understand, and sustain a journey towards a fulfilling life.
Specialties
Family Stress
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Cindy Melendez

Cindy Melendez

Santa Clara, CA
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, ALPCC
Cindy Melendez is an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (ALPCC) who excels in supporting youth and their families facing issues such as anxiety, depression, neurodiversity, and school challenges. Her mission is to facilitate improved communication and skill development within families, fostering growth and healing. With extensive experience as a parent coach, Cindy has successfully conducted numerous parenting courses in the community. Her therapeutic approach is rooted in personalized care, ensuring each client receives a unique treatment plan tailored to their individual needs. Bilingual in both Spanish and English, Cindy is adept at delivering effective therapeutic sessions to a diverse clientele. She has significant experience working with gifted and twice-exceptional (2e) youth, as well as providing support in K-12 educational settings. Cindy enjoys working with children from all backgrounds and utilizes play as a tool to engage clients and encourage openness during sessions. She is passionate about connecting with families and guiding them toward supportive strategies for their well-being.
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Specialties
Anxiety Depression Parenting Student Life
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Marie Goulart

Marie Goulart

Santa Clara, CA
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Marie Goulart, a dedicated Marriage and Family Therapist with a Master's degree from the University of San Francisco, embodies a unique blend of compassion and collaboration. She respectfully guides clients toward exploring new levels of awareness, self-empowerment, and understanding, fostering cognitive flexibility and holistic healing. Marie utilizes empathy and unconditional positive regard as foundational elements of her practice, while also employing a direct approach to enhance self-awareness. She appreciates the complex motivation or ambivalence that can accompany the journey of seeking treatment. With a belief that there is no perfection in the diverse layers that define individuals, Marie sees therapy as a journey of experiences and lessons awaiting discovery and growth. She aligns with each client's experience to cultivate the power of acceptance, nurturing strengths and encouraging abilities to flourish. In her compassionate practice, she supports clients in creating meaning and understanding in challenging times. Whether clients are facing grief, anxiety, depression, the intricacies of relationships, or the complexities of parenting and family dynamics, Marie is there to help illuminate the canvas of their lives with warmth and expert guidance.
Specialties
Addiction Anxiety Bipolar Breakups Chronic Pain Depression Family Stress General Mental Health Grief LGBTQ+ PTSD/Trauma Parenting Relationship Stress Sleeping Well Spirituality Student Life Work Stress
Sholl Therapy Group

Sholl Therapy Group

Santa Clara, CA
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
For individuals who find their current relationships disappointing or struggle to maintain connections, Sholl Therapy Group provides a nurturing space for exploration and healing. Many patients come to understand how trauma has impacted their daily lives, often feeling overwhelmed and confused about food and relationships. Sholl Therapy Group focuses on tracking and comprehending the challenging yet significant emotions surrounding self-perception, past experiences, food habits, and interpersonal relationships. Common topics addressed in sessions include anxiety, low mood, sleep difficulties, feelings of being out of control with food, and concerns regarding intimacy. As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Sholl Therapy Group delivers targeted treatment for those recovering from trauma. Patients frequently experience anxiety, depression, binge-eating disorder, and unsatisfying personal relationships. The dedicated team is committed to guiding individuals towards rapid symptom relief and enduring change through Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Taking the courageous step to explore these sensitive issues with a compassionate professional can be a transformative and life-altering experience.
Specialties
Anxiety Depression Eating Disorders PTSD/Trauma Relationship Stress Sleeping Well
Angela White Esau

Angela White Esau

Santa Clara, CA
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Angela White Esau is a compassionate Marriage & Family Therapist committed to guiding individuals and families through life's challenges. She believes that each client is the expert of their own life, and her goal is to help them thrive in therapy. Angela specializes in working with both adults and children, addressing issues such as depression, anxiety, and relationship conflicts. She supports families in navigating parent/child conflicts, performance challenges, behavioral issues, and other everyday difficulties. With a wealth of experience in grief support, Angela assists clients in processing loss—whether it stems from death, transitions like marriage or divorce, or other significant life changes. Her understanding extends to those grappling with the complexities of religion and spirituality. Drawing from her lived experiences within Pacific Islander culture, specifically Samoan, as well as Latino and African American communities, Angela is uniquely equipped to understand the stressors of bicultural relationships and blended/multigenerational families. She honors the opportunity to help her clients find themselves again, providing a safe and validating space for healing and growth.
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Specialties
ADHD Addiction Alcohol/Drug Use Anxiety Caregivers Depression Family Stress General Mental Health Grief Men's & Women's Issues PTSD/Trauma Parenting Relationship Stress Spirituality Student Life
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Shari Grande

Shari Grande

Santa Clara, CA
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW
Shari Grande, MSW, LCSW, is a dedicated Clinical Social Worker and Therapist who is passionate about empowering adults during life transitions. Recognizing that these shifts can evoke both excitement and apprehension, she provides multimodal strategies designed to assist her clients in overcoming challenges, particularly those related to career optimization often linked to undiagnosed ADHD performance issues. Shari's clinical specialties encompass adult ADHD, Executive Functioning Coaching, perfectionism, shame resilience, codependency, imposter syndrome, relationship dynamics, communication difficulties, low self-esteem, grief, loss, parent coaching, self-regulation, anger management, and the treatment of anxiety and depression. Her therapeutic approach is rooted in collaboration and interactivity, fostering a safe, nonjudgmental environment where individuals can freely explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Shari offers guidance, compassion, and support as clients navigate life's challenges toward finding greater meaning and joy. She believes that seeking help demonstrates remarkable courage and strength, as letting go of suffering takes bravery. For those looking for a supportive partner on their path forward, Shari would be honored to guide them through their journey.
Specialties
ADHD Anxiety Depression Grief
Anya Kusmierski

Anya Kusmierski

Santa Clara, CA
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Anya Kusmierski is a dedicated marriage and family therapist with over 17 years of experience, offering authenticity, compassion, and commitment to her clients. She supports individuals in challenging and transforming limiting beliefs while helping them access their inherent strengths, ultimately leading to a greater sense of wholeness and well-being. As a trauma-informed therapist, Anya recognizes the profound impact that both adult and childhood trauma can have on an individual's sense of security and trust, often manifesting as unsettling emotions, anxiety, or numbness that can persist over time. Her expertise extends to assisting clients navigating life transitions and the complexities of family life. With a focus on a multiculturally informed framework, Anya specializes in addressing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and self-esteem challenges, including fostering a healthy self-image and relationship with food. Utilizing evidence-based approaches such as CBT, DBT, and TFCBT, she effectively helps individuals, couples, families, parents, and caregivers overcome these challenges through confidential, one-on-one telehealth sessions. Fluent in Spanish, Anya is passionate about making her therapeutic services accessible to a diverse clientele, ready to transform her clients' goals into tangible realities.
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Specialties
Anxiety Depression Eating Disorders Family Stress Managing Emotions PTSD/Trauma Relationship Stress
Amy Dunniway

Amy Dunniway

Santa Clara, CA
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Amy Dunniway is a compassionate and dedicated Marriage & Family Therapist, holding an MA and LMFT credential. She specializes in providing support to teens, adults, and elders facing challenges such as anxiety and relationship issues, including marital and premarital concerns. With a rich tapestry of therapeutic approaches—from Imago and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to Person-Centered and Emotionally Focused methods—Amy offers a customized experience tailored to individual, couples, and family needs. Her commitment to fostering understanding and connection among family members garners trust and promotes healing, making her a sought-after practitioner in the field of marriage and family therapy.
Specialties
Anxiety Relationship Stress
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Samantha Arreola

Samantha Arreola

Santa Clara, CA
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Samantha Arreola is a compassionate licensed clinical social worker who specializes in treating adults facing challenges such as PTSD, complex trauma, anxiety, and depression. With a deep commitment to fostering healthier relationships, she provides tailored therapy approaches, including trauma-focused methods and brainspotting, designed to support clients in their journey of healing from past traumatic experiences, particularly childhood trauma. Samantha expertly guides individuals towards breaking free from negative thought patterns and encourages them to embrace self-love and positivity in their lives. Many of her clients seek her support after exhausting experiences in unhealthy romantic relationships that have drained their energy and led to confusion and self-doubt. A significant number have also grappled with feelings of being unloved, unheard, or undervalued during their formative years. Through her individualized and eclectic therapeutic approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Samantha facilitates self-discovery and reflection, enabling her clients to better understand themselves and illuminate subconscious coping mechanisms that may hinder their growth. Therapy with Samantha can be a transformative path towards healing and a renewed sense of self.
Specialties
Anxiety Depression PTSD/Trauma
Aida Muller

Aida Muller

Santa Clara, CA
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Aida Muller is a compassionate and seasoned Marriage and Family Therapist (MA, LMFT) dedicated to helping individuals and couples navigate through life's challenges. Specializing in areas such as anxiety, coping skills, and relationship issues, Aida provides guidance and support in a warm, nonjudgmental environment. She understands the courage it takes to seek help and is honored to be a part of her clients' journeys. Utilizing a collaborative and interactive approach, Aida draws from a diverse range of therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), the Gottman Method, and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). Her result-driven techniques are not only research-based but also tailored to meet the unique needs of her clients, ensuring effective treatment for various concerns. Aida creates a safe space for exploring alternatives to coping, equipping her clients with valuable tools and skills for a more fulfilling, balanced, and low-stress life.
Specialties
Anxiety Depression Relationship Stress

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