Who we Serve

Women

I work with women who have experienced trauma, difficult relationships, or challenging family dynamics. Many of the women I support come from broken homes, grew up in environments where they did not feel safe, or have experienced emotional, physical, or sexual abuse. Others may find themselves repeating unhealthy relationship patterns, struggling with self-worth, people-pleasing, anxiety, or feeling disconnected from who they truly are.

Youth

I work with youth who feel disconnected from who they truly are and may be struggling with behaviors, emotions, or choices that don't align with the person they want to be. Many of the young people I support have experienced trauma, family conflict, foster care, involvement with the juvenile justice system, or other difficult life circumstances that have shaped how they see themselves and the world around them.

Treatment Modalities

Cognitive Behavioral Health

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps you understand how your thoughts affect how you feel and what you do. Sometimes we automatically assume the worst or get stuck in patterns of thinking that leave us feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or discouraged.

CBT teaches you how to slow down, notice these thoughts, and look at situations from a more balanced perspective. When your thoughts become more helpful and realistic, it can change how you feel and how you respond to challenges. CBT provides practical tools that can help you feel more confident, in control, and better equipped to handle everyday life.

Internal Family Systems

Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy helps you understand the different parts of yourself that show up in everyday life. You may have a part that worries, a part that tries to keep everyone happy, a part that avoids difficult feelings, or a part that is carrying hurt from past experiences. These parts often develop for a reason and are usually trying to protect you in the best way they know how.

IFS helps you get to know these parts with curiosity instead of judgment. As you build a stronger connection with your calm, grounded self, you can better understand your emotions, reduce inner conflict, and respond to life's challenges with greater confidence, compassion, and balance.

Trauma Informed Care

Trauma-Informed Care recognizes that difficult or overwhelming experiences can affect the way the brain and body respond to the world. After trauma, the brain may stay on high alert, making it harder to feel safe, trust others, manage emotions, or relax—even when the danger has passed.

This approach focuses on creating a safe and supportive space where you feel heard, respected, and in control of your healing process. Together, we move at a pace that feels comfortable for you while building tools to help you feel more grounded, confident, and connected in your daily life.

Solution-Focused Therapy

Solution-Focused Therapy works because it helps you focus your energy on change instead of staying stuck in the problem. When people are struggling, it's easy to lose sight of their strengths and the progress they've already made. This approach helps you recognize what's working, build on past successes, and take small, achievable steps forward.

By focusing on solutions and possibilities, many people begin to feel more hopeful, confident, and motivated. Small changes often create momentum, making larger changes feel more attainable over time.

Insurance & Rates

Aetna

Carelon Behavioral Health

Kaiser Permanente – Northern California

Anthem Blue Cross (California)

UnitedHealthcare / Optum

Quest Behavioral Health

Providence Health Plan

Private Pay

Individual Therapy $175 per session

Family Therapy $225 per session

Contact

408-596-2857
handandhandtherapy@gmail.com

LIC# 124554

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