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Licensed Professional EMDR Therapist In San Jose, CA

Meet Kate Young

I help busy adults with anxiety and trauma improve their well-being with EMDR and CBT without committing to long years of therapy

Harvard BA, Stanford Ph.D., EMDRIA-Certified in EMDR.

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Dr Kate Young licensed EMDR therapist in San Jose California Willow Glen South Bay
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Expert Trauma Therapist Near Me

After a Traumatic Experience, It Can Feel Like Something Fundamental Has Shifted

Therapy is a unique opportunity to foster growth and make significant changes.

Even people with many achievements can suffer with inner struggles and can benefit from the right kind of help to attain true ease and well-being.

You deserve a therapist like me who uses effective approaches to help you make changes as quickly as possible. If you have more questions, visit my FAQ page.

Certified Licensed Therapist in San Jose, CA

Expert Therapy for Those Who Don’t Settle for Less

Harvard BA. Stanford Ph.D. EMDRIA-Certified in EMDR. Specialized in helping professionals thrive.

Education

  • Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Stanford University
  • Bachelor of Arts from Harvard College
  • Graduated High School from Phillips Exeter Academy

Experience

  • Private practice owner since 2011
  • EMDRIA Certified in EMDR and providing EMDR Therapy since 2009
  • Licensed Psychologist since 2002
  • Staff Psychologist at Santa Clara University for 12 years, 2002-2014
  • Postdoctoral Fellowship at Stanford University
  • Predoctoral Internship at U.C. Santa Cruz

My Core Values As A Therapist:

  • Authenticity
  • Excellence
  • Effectiveness
  • Curiosity
  • Compassion
  • Connection
  • Constant Learning
  • Teaching
  • Justice

I am a BIOPC and LGBTQIA Ally.

Stop waiting for things to get better on their own. Reach out.

Schedule a free consultation for more information.

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Professional EMDR therapist Dr Kate Young San Jose California South Bay area

Fun Facts About Me

  • I grew up in New Hampshire
  • I went to Phillips Exeter Academy, Harvard College, and Stanford University.
  • I have been a Buddhist and meditating seriously since 1988. I have attended many silent residential retreats. I maintain a regular meditation practice. I had a Buddhist wedding ceremony.
  • I am the proud mom of three children, and I have a wonderful partner. I have been married for 30 years.
  • For the rowers out there: I won multiple national sculling championships in high school competing with the Durham Boat Club and I won the Head of the Charles Youth Four event while in high school.

If you would like to learn more about me and the therapy I provide please reach out today to schedule a free consultation!

Why did I become a therapist?

I was always interested in healing and helping others and I thought about becoming a medical doctor, but several years after college I realized that I was more interested in how people felt about their illnesses than how to cure their bodies.

Eventually I realized that my gifts and abilities were well suited to being a therapist.

Why am I passionate about therapy?

It has been my privilege to help thousands of clients over the years experience profound transformations. My clients go from stuck to unstuck, become more accepting of themselves and others, learn to communicate more effectively, make peace with the past, and create a life filled with ease, love and joy.

I am still excited and energized by my work every day. I greet each client and every session with a smile. I can’t wait to see what will unfold in every meeting!

What is my therapy style?

I am proactive and very collaborative. I have trust in my expertise and truly love getting to know my clients and figuring out how to help them make the significant changes they want in the most efficient and effective way possible.

I aim to help them bring to fruition a life that sheds their habitual negativity and opens up to joy and positive presence.

EMDR therapy session in San Jose California Willow Glen office with licensed therapist

What to Expect in Trauma & Anxiety Therapy In San Jose

What Can I Expect In Our Sessions?

  • We will first discuss your current issues and the past events which are important to address in therapy.. Together we will look at family history, recent and past areas of trauma or stress, and assess your functioning on several dimensions.
  • I ask a lot of questions and suggest hypotheses to be explored together. When I have enough information we will discuss an initial treatment plan.
  • Sessions usually start with a brief check in and update on what has happened since our last session. After that we decide what to prioritize. At the end session there may be a discussion of takeaways, setting homework goals, or practicing a relaxation technique.
  • If we are doing EMDR the next steps include getting ready for processing by making a list of memories to address and making sure you have ways to calm and relax between sessions.
  • If we are doing CBT we will establish specific goals that are based on your desired changes in behaviors, thoughts, and feelings.

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