Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapist in San Jose
Your Growth Counseling was founded by Peter Cellarius, a licensed marriage and family therapist with over two decades of experience in mental health. Transitioning from a high-tech executive career, Peter pursued his passion for helping others overcome emotional challenges, bringing both personal and professional insight to his practice. Specializing in evidence-based modalities like EMDR, EFT, and Internal Family Systems, we provide tailored therapy for individuals and couples struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues.Our approach emphasizes creating a safe, empathetic space where clients can explore their challenges and develop resilience. With advanced training in somatic and emotionally focused therapies, we integrate mind-body techniques to address the root causes of distress. Our commitment to lifelong learning ensures clients receive the most effective, up-to-date care. We believe in the power of personalized therapy to foster lasting change, helping clients build fulfilling lives through compassionate, collaborative support.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Counseling
EMDR Therapy
Trauma Treatment
Anxiety Management
Self-Esteem Therapy
Grief Counseling
PTSD Recovery
Somatic Experiencing
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized therapy tailored to individual needs and goals.
- Our therapist holds advanced certifications in EMDR, EFT, and Internal Family Systems.
- We integrate mind-body approaches for comprehensive trauma and anxiety treatment.
- Our practice combines clinical expertise with compassionate, client-centered care.
- We prioritize creating a safe, non-judgmental space for emotional exploration.
What people say
Gentle, compassionate therapist
Life-changing experience
Unparalleled skill and empathy
Guided through trauma recovery
Safe, non-judgmental environment
Services
Individual Therapy
Tailored one-on-one therapy sessions address anxiety, depression, trauma, and personal growth goals. Our approach combines evidence-based techniques with personalized care to help clients develop coping strategies and emotional resilience. Sessions focus on creating self-awareness, improving relationships, and overcoming life's challenges through collaborative exploration and skill-building.
Couples Counseling
Specialized therapy for couples struggling with communication issues, trust breakdowns, and emotional distance. Using Emotionally Focused Therapy, we help partners rebuild connection, resolve conflicts constructively, and strengthen their emotional bond. Sessions focus on improving understanding, restoring intimacy, and developing healthier relationship patterns through guided, structured sessions.
EMDR Therapy
Specialized treatment for trauma and PTSD using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. This evidence-based approach helps clients process traumatic memories, reduce distressing symptoms, and develop emotional regulation. Through bilateral stimulation techniques, we help reprocess traumatic experiences to diminish their psychological impact and promote healing.
Anxiety Management
Targeted treatment for anxiety disorders using cognitive-behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, and somatic awareness. We help clients identify anxiety triggers, develop coping strategies, and build resilience against stress. Treatment focuses on both immediate symptom relief and long-term behavioral changes to improve daily functioning and quality of life.
Trauma Treatment
Comprehensive trauma care combining somatic experiencing, Internal Family Systems, and EMDR techniques. We help clients process traumatic experiences, manage symptoms, and restore emotional balance. Treatment emphasizes safety, empowerment, and gradual exposure to help individuals reclaim their lives from trauma's lasting effects through compassionate, specialized care.
People
Peter Cellarius
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Peter Cellarius is a licensed marriage and family therapist with advanced training in EMDR, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems. With a background in high-tech executive roles, he brings unique perspective to mental health treatment, specializing in trauma recovery, anxiety disorders, and couples counseling.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
We provide individual therapy, couples counseling, EMDR for trauma, Internal Family Systems, somatic experiencing, and specialized anxiety/depression treatment.
How do you approach couples counseling?
Using Emotionally Focused Therapy, we help couples improve communication, rebuild trust, and strengthen emotional connections through structured, research-backed sessions.
Do you treat trauma and PTSD?
Yes, we specialize in trauma recovery using EMDR, somatic experiencing, and Internal Family Systems to process traumatic memories and reduce symptoms.
What makes your anxiety treatment unique?
Our approach combines mindfulness techniques, somatic awareness, and cognitive strategies tailored to each client's specific anxiety triggers and symptoms.
How long are therapy sessions?
Standard sessions last 50-60 minutes, with extended sessions available for intensive trauma work or couples counseling when needed.
Do you offer virtual therapy options?
Yes, we provide secure online therapy sessions for clients who prefer remote access while maintaining confidentiality and therapeutic effectiveness.
