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How to Prepare for Your First Therapy Appointment

by San Jose Counseling Therapist | May 31, 2025 | Communication, Counseling, Emotions, Motivation, Online Counseling, Online Therapy, Psychotherapy, Teleheath, Therapy

The decision to seek therapy is a significant and often courageous step toward improved mental health. Whether driven by anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or a desire for personal growth, attending your first therapy session marks the beginning of a journey...

Using Psychotherapy for Anxiety: Methods That Work

by San Jose Counseling Therapist | May 31, 2025 | Anxiety Treatment, Psychotherapy, Therapy

Anxiety disorders represent one of the most prevalent mental health challenges globally, affecting an estimated 301 million people worldwide in 2019 (World Health Organization [WHO], 2021). In the United States alone, anxiety disorders impact approximately 19.1% of...

Can Therapy Help with Depression? Here’s What Science Says

by San Jose Counseling Therapist | May 31, 2025 | Depression, Happiness, Medication, Online Therapy, Psychotherapy, Therapy

Severe depression, clinically known as major depressive disorder (MDD), is one of the most widespread mental health disorders globally. It affects more than 280 million people of all ages (World Health Organization [WHO], 2023), manifesting through persistent sadness,...

What is Humanistic Therapy and Is It Right for You?

by San Jose Counseling Therapist | May 31, 2025 | Anxiety Treatment, Couples Therapy, Depression, Happiness, Premarital Counseling, Psychotherapy, Therapy

Humanistic therapy represents a powerful movement within modern psychotherapy that prioritizes personal growth, self-actualization, and the therapeutic relationship. Rooted in existential and phenomenological philosophy, this approach places the individual’s...

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: A Beginner’s Guide

by San Jose Counseling Therapist | May 31, 2025 | Counseling, Online Counseling, Online Therapy, Psychotherapy, Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a widely practiced and extensively researched form of psychotherapy that emphasizes the interconnection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Developed in the 1960s by psychiatrist Aaron T. Beck, CBT has evolved into a...

What to Expect in Your First Psychotherapy Session

by San Jose Counseling Therapist | May 31, 2025 | Anxiety Treatment, Counseling, Depression, Online Therapy, Psychotherapy, Therapy

Entering psychotherapy for the first time can feel daunting, especially if you’re uncertain about what to expect. People often arrive at therapy feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or unsure of how the process works. Understanding what typically happens during a first...
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Dr. Randi Fredricks is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, licensed to practice in California MFC47803, Arizona LMFT-15655, and Florida MT4366. As a psychotherapist, best-selling author, and acclaimed published researcher, she provides counseling and psychotherapy services online from her private practice in San Jose, California.

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