Mental healthcare services to support healing and personal growth.
Hello, I’m Carla.
I believe that all of us, at different times in our lives, may face unexpected challenges. Whatever you may be feeling—overwhelm, sadness, worry, confusion, emptiness, loneliness—if these feelings persist, you can find some relief, and you don’t have to do it alone. Taking the steps to start a professional relationship with a trusted therapist can be healing and life changing. As you explore and reflect on what may be happening in your life right now, you’ll gain greater clarity about what deeply matters most to you, and develop a more authentic connection to yourself and to others you care about.
My approach to therapy.
As a licensed marriage and family therapist, my intentions are to bring my authentic self into the therapy room. I offer a relational, empathic, and collaborative style. Together, we’ll become curious about you and the changes you wish to make. My approach is informed by psychodynamic, humanistic, existential, attachment, gender affirming, emotion focused, CBT, ACT and family systems theories. I believe that relationships heal and that corrective emotional experiences can bring about personal growth and long-lasting change so that you can live life more fully.
Counseling Services
Identity Exploration
Mood Disorders
Communications
Codependency
Marriage, Separation, & Divorce
Anxiety
Depression
Relationship Issues
Life Transitions
Career Transitions
Individual therapy for teens and adults.
Family Issues
Grief & Loss
Low Self-Esteem
Stress
ADHD
Teen Counseling (13+)
Adult Counseling
Artists Allied
LGBTQ+ Allied
Let’s begin the conversation.
Let's engage in an open, honest conversation about your concerns and wellbeing. We’ll slow down, and take the time you need to explore your thoughts and feelings, values and beliefs, and the meaning of your life experiences. As you become more self-aware, you can make intentional choices about what you want and need, and create a life that brings you more satisfying relationships and personal fulfillment.
In-person and online therapy in San Jose.
My office is conveniently located in San Jose. I offer in person sessions Monday-Thursday, including morning, afternoon and evening appointments. Parking is available onsite.
Can’t make it into the office? No worries – I’ve got you covered with online telehealth sessions.
Session Fees
Fees for in person and online therapy services.
Individual sessions for teens (13+) and adults: $230 / 50-min session, $275 / 60-min session
I accept Visa, MasterCard, and Health Savings cards, in addition to Zelle transfers and personal checks as forms of payment. Payments are billed and received on the day of service. I require all clients to provide a credit card number to be kept on file, however you are welcome to pay using one of the other accepted payment options.
Insurance
I am currently an out-of-network provider in private practice. I do not accept insurance at this time. Many insurance companies offer reimbursements for out-of-network mental healthcare services. Prior to beginning therapy, I encourage you to contact your insurance provider to discuss your policy and options available to you. I provide a monthly statement for your records and Superbill, which you can submit to your insurance company for reimbursements.
Medicare
I have chosen to separate myself (or opt-out) from Medicare as of January 1, 2024. If you qualify for Medicare, and choose to begin therapy with me, Medicare requires that we enter into a Private-Pay Opt-Out Medical Services Contract. Learn more about Private-Pay Opt-Out Medical Services Contracts, and also your right to choose a therapist connected to Medicare.
No Surprises Act and Good Faith Estimates
You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate explaining how much your medical and mental healthcare will cost. Under the law, healthcare providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy services. Learn more.
Let me know how I can help.
Work Experience
Therapy Services
I provided brief and in-depth counseling services to teens, adults, and couples representing diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds in private practice, high school, and clinical agency settings. Work settings included: J Woodfin Counseling, Almaden Valley Counseling Service, and Christian Counseling Center. Clients presented with a broad range of mental health and wellness concerns including anxiety, depression, stress, suicide ideation, social anxiety, trauma, relational issues, family issues, co-parenting concerns, gender and sexual identity exploration, grief and loss, ADHD, and life transitions.
Marketing Professional, Silicon Valley
Prior to training in Counseling Psychology with an interest in mental health, I worked as a marketing communications professional for various high technology companies, universities, and nonprofit agencies. For more than 25 years, I directed, managed, and implemented marketing campaigns and promotions to support product launches, educational programs, and events for consumers and business professionals. Living and working in Silicon Valley, I understand first-hand, how work pressures can affect personal wellness, relationships, and overall quality of life.
Education
MA Counseling Psychology Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA
MFA Fine Art San Jose State University, San Jose, CA
BFA Fine Art San Jose State University, San Jose, CA
BA Communications Studies University of California, Santa Barbara, CA
Selected Training
Palo Alto Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Training Program Fellowship (2021-2022)
Couples Institute: Developmental Model for Couples
Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples
Emotionally Focused Therapy for Individuals
Gottman Level 1 Training for Couples
