Psychotherapy Treatment and Counseling
in San Jose & Santa Cruz

Providing in-person and online appointments

Licensed Psychotherapists in San Jose, CA

Psychotherapy, also known as talk therapy or counseling  involves treating mental health issues through conversations with a psychologist, psychiatrist, or therapist.  Psychotherapy is a broad term that encompasses the treatment of psychological disorders and mental distress through verbal and psychological techniques.

In this process, a trained psychotherapist assists the client in addressing specific or general issues, such as mental illness or life stressors. Depending on the therapist’s approach, various techniques and strategies may be employed.

Most forms of psychotherapy involve building a therapeutic relationship, fostering communication and dialogue, and working to overcome problematic thoughts or behaviors.

What Psychotherapy Can Help With

Psychotherapy comes in many forms, but all are designed to help people overcome challenges, develop coping strategies, and lead happier and healthier lives.

Types of Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy can be an effective treatment choice for a range of psychological issues. Some types of psychotherapy work better than others in treating certain disorders and conditions. Psychotherapy can vary in format (individual, couple, family or group sessions) based on the therapist’s style and the patient’s needs.

How Psychotherapy works

The therapists at Anxiety Treatment Services are empathetic with clients, making each person feel heard, validated, and capable of solving life problems.

The team uses Positive Psychology principles to help individuals identify their strengths and develop adaptive coping skills.

We balso employ Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, focusing on past events and their long-term effects. Going beyond merely discussing childhood issues, our therapists help you work through them using techniques such as with EMDR to release underlying emotional energy and core beliefs.

Recognizing that healing past issues alone often doesn’t change present behavior, especially with anxiety disorders, we combine psychodynamic therapy with cognitive-behavioral therapy for more effective results.

Your Mental Health is Key to a Happy Life — A Psychotherapist Can Help