Saunders Joann MA Lmft

Able to Be Yourself is a mental health therapy practice in San Jose, CA, specializing in supporting teenagers between the ages of 12-20. Led by Trisha Graves, a licensed clinical social worker, the practice offers a safe and non-judgmental space for adolescents to navigate the challenges they may face, providing alternative ways, healthy outlets, and coping skills to help them live the life they always hoped for. With a focus on client-centered therapy, Able to Be Yourself utilizes various treatment modalities, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and trauma-informed care, to address issues such as anxiety, depression, family conflict, self-harm, and severe mental illness. The practice also offers life skills preparation to equip adolescents for life beyond living at home, covering areas such as time management, job readiness, self-care, and stress management.Generated from the website

SpecialtiesI am a Certified Trauma Recovery Coach (CTRC) and a survivor of emotional and psychological trauma as well as narcissistic control and abuse. I have extensive training in the area of Emotional and Psychological trauma and specialize in working with survivors of narcissistic, childhood and complex trauma as well and spiritual abuse.