Sharon Benjamin, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Sharon Benjamin

Focus areas

Anxiety

Codependency

Relationship Struggles

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Coping Mechanism Development

Self Esteem Issues

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Individuals

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Adlerian

Experiential Therapy

Attachment-based

Gestalt

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Jewish

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Sharon Benjamin

Hi there, I'm Sharon! Sometimes life feels overwhelming. You might be dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship issues, problems at work, or a major life change. Whatever you're facing, you don’t have to go through it alone. If you're looking for someone who will listen with empathy and without judgment, you’ve come to the right place. Therapy can help you gain clarity, reduce stress, and strengthen your sense of self. I offer a safe, supportive space where you can talk openly and feel understood. My approach is warm, practical, and collaborative. I've been a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since 2004, with experience in private practice, clinics, schools, and medical settings. I'm here to support you in finding more balance, calm, and connection in your life. My approach My approach to therapy is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to your unique story. I draw from evidence-based methods to support meaningful and lasting change, including psychodynamic therapy to explore deeper emotional patterns, family systems therapy to understand how relationships influence your experience, motivational interviewing to help you tap into your own motivation for growth, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. I also offer EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to help process and heal from trauma in a safe and effective way. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship challenges, I strive to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where you can feel supported, understood, and empowered to move forward. My focus I work with individuals who are facing challenges like anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, or significant life transitions. Often, my clients have been managing these feelings on their own for some time and are now seeking compassionate support that truly understands their unique experiences.

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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

Education and training

Phillips Graduate Institute, Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy

NPI number

1881822666

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What practice does Sharon Benjamin work with?

Sharon Benjamin works with Rula Health - San Jose.

What are common reasons for patients to see Sharon Benjamin?

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