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People Using More Talk Therapy, Less Drugs

by San Jose Counseling Therapist | Jun 16, 2025 | Anxiety Treatment, Counseling, Depression, Psychotherapy

More American adults with psychiatric problems have been seeking talk therapy in recent years, according to a number of recently published studies. One such study, in the American Journal of Psychiatry, reported that the number of people using only psychiatric...

How Long Does Psychotherapy Take to Work?

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

Psychotherapy, often referred to as talk therapy, is a widely recognized and empirically supported method for addressing a variety of mental health concerns. As mental health becomes increasingly prioritized in global health discourse, more individuals seek...

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

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

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

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...

What to Expect in Your First Psychotherapy Session

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

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...

How Psychotherapy Helps with Mental Health Disorders

by San Jose Counseling Therapist | May 31, 2025 | Anxiety Treatment, Counseling, Depression, Eating Disorders, Psychotherapy, Relationships

Psychotherapy, often referred to as talk therapy, is a scientifically backed treatment for various mental health disorders. It involves structured interaction between a trained therapist and a client, aiming to resolve psychological distress, change maladaptive...
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RANDI FREDRICKS, PH.D., LMFT

Randi Fredricks, Ph.D is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, licensed to practice in California MFC47803. As a psychotherapist, best-selling author, and published researcher, she provides counseling and psychotherapy services online from her private practice in San Jose, California.  She has written books on mental health and alternative treatments, including Healing & Wholeness: Complementary and Alternative Therapies for Mental Health, Fasting: An Exceptional Human Experience, Complementary and Alternative Treatments for Anxiety, and Complementary and Alternative Treatments for Depression. She has conducted and published research on communication, relationships, and fasting in mental health.

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