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Anxiety Therapy in San Jose, California | Grounded Therapy



Online Anxiety therapy · San Jose, California

Anxiety therapy that actually quiets the noise.

Doctoral-level (PhD/PsyD) psychologists treating anxiety for people
in San Jose and across Silicon Valley — online, in-network, and usually with no waitlist. Between a demanding Silicon Valley schedule and the rest of your life, therapy fits into a lunch break or an evening — no commute attached.

Is this you?

The mind that won't stop scanning for what could go wrong. The 2 a.m. loop. The tight chest before an email you haven't even opened yet. Anxiety isn't a character flaw or something to push through — it's an overactive threat system that can be retrained.

Anxiety therapy, explained.

Anxiety is your body's alarm system firing when there's no real fire. Our psychologists treat it with the approaches that have the strongest evidence behind them: cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to interrupt the thought spirals, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) so worry stops running the show, and graded exposure to shrink the avoidance that keeps anxiety alive. Most people feel the difference within the first several sessions — not because the worry vanishes overnight, but because you stop being at its mercy.

For San Jose

Anxiety therapy in San Jose.

San Jose is the capital of Silicon Valley pressure — visa stress, performance reviews, and a cost of living that turns “successful on paper” into “stretched thin” fast.

Between demanding schedules and the price of everything, the drive to a therapist is usually the first thing that gets cut. Telehealth keeps care in the calendar. Every one of our
psychologists is licensed in California and sees clients across Santa Clara County — Willow Glen, Evergreen, Almaden, and the tech corridors of the northside —
by secure video. Where you are in San Jose decides the view out your window during session, not whether
you can get anxiety care.

What anxiety therapy here looks like.

  • A clear picture, session one, of what's driving the anxiety — not just symptom management
  • CBT and ACT tools you can use between sessions, not just talk
  • Exposure at your pace to unwind avoidance — we never push past your nervous system
Your therapist

Who you’d work with.

Dr. Jessica Habashy, PhD

Dr. Jessica Habashy

PhD · Licensed Psychologist
Eating-disorder specialist for kids, teens, adults, and families (CBT-E, FBT). California telehealth. English and Coptic.
CA
● Accepting new clients
Days
English · Coptic
AnxietyEating DisordersOCD
Dr. Maria Meinerding, PhD

Dr. Maria Meinerding

PhD · Licensed Psychologist
Anxiety, OCD, and burnout work with a broad toolkit (ACT, DBT, MBCT). Daytime availability.
CA Days
English
★ 5.0 · 22 reviews
OCDTrauma & PTSDAnxiety
Dr. Sara Chamberlin, PsyD

Dr. Sara Chamberlin

PsyD · Licensed Psychologist
OCD and trauma specialist; experience with healthcare workers, veterans, and sleep-related trauma.
CA
● Accepting new clients
Days
English
First RespondersOCDTrauma & PTSD
Dr. Stacy Bonds, PhD

Dr. Stacy Bonds

PhD · Licensed Psychologist & Clinical Director
OCD and PTSD specialist, including co-occurring PTSD and OCD (ERP, CPT). Evening availability.
CA · New Zealand Sundays
English
★ 4.64 · 14 reviews
AnxietyLGBTQ+ TherapyOCD
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15 minutes. No commitment.

We'll talk about what's going on in San Jose and whether we're a fit.
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Common questions

Things people ask before booking.

Do you have a therapy office in San Jose?No — Grounded Therapy is fully online. All of our psychologists are licensed in California and see clients throughout the state by secure video, including everyone in San Jose and Santa Clara County. That's the advantage: no commute, no waiting room, and no being limited to whoever happens to have an office near you.
Is online anxiety therapy as effective as in person?For the conditions we treat, the research says yes — teletherapy shows outcomes comparable to in-person care, and many clients find it easier to stay consistent when there's no drive involved. The treatment itself is the same evidence-based work; only the room changes.
Do you take my insurance?Many of our providers are in-network with major plans, and we verify your exact benefits and copay for you before your first session, at no cost. See Insurance & Rates for which providers accept which plans.
How soon can I start?Often within a week. Several of our psychologists are actively accepting new San Jose-area clients — book a free 15-minute consult and we'll match you with someone who fits.
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