Dr Michelle Wambach

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

“Thank you for considering me. I know this is hard, but you are not alone. Licensed experienced therapist working with individual adults struggling with anxiety, depression, relationships, trauma, and grief. For more information visit www.michellewambach.com”

About Me

I understand how challenging it feels to face anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma, or grief. It is hard, but you are not alone here. I offer a supportive space for individual adults to gently explore these complex emotions. Together, we can navigate your experiences without judgment, finding ways to foster resilience. This collaborative approach helps you move towards greater well-being and find clarity.

Approach

Recognizing how heavy this feels, my work focuses on slowing things down to notice patterns and build skills you can use between sessions. I meet with adults in San Jose and via online therapy, keeping each hour collaborative, paced to your comfort, and grounded in regular check-ins. We track symptoms, explore relationship dynamics and grief responses, and try small experiments to shift mood and relieve anxiety. People seeking practical, compassionate help that balances feeling and action often find this way of working helpful.

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Basic Information

San Jose, United States

Services

Services Offered:

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Counseling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
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Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.
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Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.
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Works With:

•Adults

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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Grief & Loss
The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.
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Mood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
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Stress / Burnout
The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).
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Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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Trauma
The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.
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Professional Title:

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Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
A therapist licensed to work with couples and families on relationship difficulties, communication, and family dynamics.

Qualifications

Ryokan

Santa Clara University

Registrations

Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS)

Marriage Family Therapist

Service Area

San Jose Counseling Therapy Office

In-person & Online

Santa Clara

San Jose, California

United States