Trauma and Anxiety Therapy in San Jose

San Jose Therapy for Self-Critical, Stressed, and Detached Adults

You feel like a hamster on a wheel, running endlessly but getting nowhere.

Each meeting is a reminder of how much you need to do and how little time you have.

Your phone is flooded with Slack messages and emails. The sheer volume of notifications makes your stomach churn, but you know you can't ignore them.
You replay the days in your head. What did you achieve? Was any of it good enough? You feel so disconnected from yourself, like you're just going through the motions.

Who are you outside of this job? What do you even want?

You replay the meetings over and over, analyzing every word you said, every expression on your colleagues’ faces. Were they annoyed with you? Did they think you were stupid? The self-doubt is crippling. As you drive, you try to remind yourself of your accomplishments, but the voice in your head is louder, telling you none of it is enough.

You can’t Fix Your Feelings

As a result, you don’t understand your feelings and you can’t solve them. You've always taken pride in your rationality, logic, and your knack for solving problems.

Yet, when it comes to your negative emotions, this approach seems to fall short. Instead of acknowledging and experiencing your feelings for what they are, you find yourself trying to "figure them out," to rationalize them away, or fit them into neat boxes that make logical sense. It doesn’t work out and only makes your feelings of stress and anxiety worse.

Your relationships suffer because of this constant anxiety and self-doubt.

You’re so focused on work that you hardly have any time or energy left for friends and family. When you do spend time with them, you’re distracted, your mind always drifting back to work and your never-ending to-do list.

You find it hard to be present, to truly connect with others. Conversations feel shallow because you’re too afraid to show your vulnerability, to let anyone see how much you’re struggling.

You try so hard to please the your partner and your family like its another work performance. You feel defeated and inadequate when conflict arises thinking that you’ve failed them as a partner.

It's Time to Seek Help. Begin With a 15-Minute Consultation with a San Jose Anxiety Therapist

The relentless internal critic, constantly highlighting your flaws and magnifying your sense of inadequacy, signals the urgent need for support. The endless cycle of self-doubt and the impossible standards you set for yourself in every aspect of your life are exhausting.

Meet Alex, San Jose Trauma Therapist

I’m Alex Ly, a trauma and anxiety therapist based in San Jose. I specialize in working with high-achieving professionals like you—those who strive for perfection, excellence, and achievement yet feel empty inside.

Many of my clients work in tech, finance, and other high-stress industries, just like you. The are often high achievers who feel trapped in patterns of disconnection and self-criticism, finding no solace in their accomplishments.

I understand that underlying these struggles are deep-seated traumas that must be addressed to truly initiate the healing process.

San Jose Therapy Focused on Healing Your Trauma

I can help you reconnect with yourself and find your sense of identity beyond your job.

Together, we’ll tackle the root traumas that fuel your anxiety and self-doubt. By addressing these deep-seated issues, you can find freedom from the relentless pressure and the feeling of never being good enough.

In our sessions, we’ll work on understanding the origins of your anxiety and developing strategies to manage it.

We’ll explore who you are outside of your achievements, helping you to build a life where you feel connected and fulfilled.

You don’t have to go through this alone; with the right support, you can learn to live a life that feels true to who you are, not just the roles you play.

A Therapy Space That Fosters Healing, Growth, and Rediscovery - San Jose Therapy

As your therapist, I offer a mix of curiosity, compassion, and warmth. My aim is to create a therapeutic space where you feel genuinely seen, heard, and valued.

Together, we'll explore your emotional landscape in a supportive and empowering manner, challenging you to grow while providing the support you need on this transformative journey.

Change and transformation are within reach. With the appropriate therapeutic support, you can break free from the cycles of self-criticism and disconnection, gain a deeper self-understanding, and cultivate meaningful connections.

Change and Transform Your Life With San Jose Therapy

Imagine waking up without the immediate dread and constant worry.

You’ll begin to build a stronger sense of self-worth, one that isn’t tied solely to your achievements, and start to believe that you are enough, just as you are.

As you reconnect with yourself, you’ll find it easier to connect with others, deepening your relationships with friends and family, and being truly present in those moments.

Picture a life where work no longer consumes you, where you have a healthy work-life balance, giving you time and energy to pursue hobbies, relax, and enjoy life outside of your career.

By addressing and healing from your past traumas, you’ll break free from the patterns that have been holding you back, experiencing a newfound freedom and lightness.

Therapy can transform your life.

You don’t have to go through this alone. With the right support, you can learn to live a life that feels true to who you are, not just the roles you play.

Reach out to me, Alex Ly, and let’s work together to make that vision a reality. You deserve to feel whole, connected, and at peace. Let’s embark on this journey to transform your life.