Chana Friedman, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About Chana Friedman

Focus areas

Adoption Counseling

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Stress Management

Anxiety

Childhood Trauma

Work-Related Counseling

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Stress

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Teenagers (13-17)

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Structural Family Therapy

Motivational Interviewing

Trauma Focused

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Jewish

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Chana Friedman

Hi there, I'm Chana! I'm so glad you're here. I'm an LCSW who works with teens, young adults, and high-achieving adults navigating ADHD, anxiety, stress, and burnout. Whether you're overwhelmed, stuck, or just tired of holding it all together, I'll help you understand what's going on and build tools that actually fit your life. My focus I work with teens, young adults, and high achievers who look like they have it together but feel overwhelmed inside. Many have ADHD, anxiety, or perfectionism; some carry hard experiences from their past. I'll help you understand how your brain works, ease the pressure, and build a life that fits your actual capacity. My approach My approach is warm, collaborative, and practical. We'll work as a team: you're the expert on your life, and I bring the clinical tools. Drawing on CBT and solution-focused therapy through a trauma-informed lens, we'll make sense of what you're feeling and build concrete strategies you can use between sessions. My communication style I'm down-to-earth, direct when it helps, and always kind. I'll explain what's happening in plain language, ask thoughtful questions, and check in on what's working for you. Sessions feel like a real conversation, not a lecture. There's room for hard feelings, honest reflection, and a little humor along the way. My journey to mental healthcare I've always been the person friends came to when life got heavy. That led me to social work and years in child welfare, supporting kids and families through some of their hardest moments. I also teach a high school course on the science of wellbeing. Helping people understand themselves and feel less alone is what I love most. My goals for you Early on, we'll get clear on what you want to feel or do differently, then break it into small, realistic steps. Together we'll track what's working, celebrate progress, and adjust as life shifts. My goal is for you to leave with skills and insight you can keep using long after therapy ends.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Postpartum Depression

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Postpartum Depression

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Jose

NPI number

1770403594

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What practice does Chana Friedman work with?

Chana Friedman works with Rula Health - San Jose.

What are common reasons for patients to see Chana Friedman?

Chana Friedman frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Chana Friedman on their profile.