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Testimonials

"I was able to address difficult employee problems after working with Melinda. She helped me clarify the issues and showed me how to communicate more effectively. I felt much more comfortable and confident. I trust her."
- Single Female Director, 37

"Melinda has Moxy?.I have been to many therapists but she is unlike any other. Her honest and direct style is refreshing"
- Married Healthcare Executive, 46

"Melinda has helped me finally get to the heart of the matter after all these years of trying multiple therapists. She is direct, clear and gives practical strategies. Nothing in my past surprised or horrified her. She always saw the best in me and gave me hope"
- Single Technology Executive, 40, Sunnyvale

"With Melinda I get the truth, and I get hands on practical ways to change my thinking. I have healed tremendously though her patience and compassion, but also through her persistence in challenging me to believe in myself"
- Male Technology Professional, 23, Scotts Valley
Telephone Counseling

Busy schedules, time & travel concerns, nervousness about going out in public, privacy considerations, and flexible availability are some of the reasons for using telephone counseling services.  Many clients use the internet to identify a suitable therapist only to discover the counselor’s office is too far away.

Telephone counseling opens up a larger pool of therapists with different specialties for clients who live in rural areas, who wish to protect their privacy, or for couples who are in long distance relationships.  Sometimes individuals and couples simply want to open up to another person and experiment with the idea of therapy before going in person. Counseling can be scheduled in a way that is tailored to the clients needs.

Telephone Counseling Has Many Benefits: 
  1. Phone counseling is fast!  Many therapist offices have a two-week wait or longer.  When you are in pain, do you want to wait that long?
  2. Therapy by telephone is convenient to your schedule.  Scheduling a 45-minute appointment takes really more like 3 hours, once you factor in travel time and/or make childcare arrangements.
  3. Phone therapy is ultra-private.  Many individuals won't go to a Psychotherapy office because they value privacy too much and are concerned about someone seeing them. With telephone counseling there is no reason to suffer alone.
  4. Phone counseling is flexible -- it happens wherever you're at (i.e. in the comfort of your home, office or while traveling in your car).
  5. Phone counseling saves you money -- no childcare fees and no need to lose money or precious vacation time by leaving work.
What You Can Expect with Telephone Counseling
  1. Experience the understanding and warmth of an in-person therapist
  2. Regain hope
  3. Leave each session with a powerful life action plan
  4. Experience validation of your experience and acceptance of who you are
  5. Heal old wounds
  6. Stop self-destructive habits
  7. Learn how to regulate your emotions
  8. Discover new ways to relieve stress
  9. End your isolation by partnering with a professional caregiver
  10. Live joyfully
  11. Increase your self-confidence
  12. Accomplish important goals
  13. Improve relationships
  14. Live fearlessly
  15. Become your own master problem-solver
Telephone counseling is also a good solution if you have a brief, one-time question, need a consultation about a family member, or would like to determine if the therapist is a good fit for your issues. It can be a good way to discover answers in a private, convenient, and flexible format.


Important Considerations about Choosing Between In-Person and Telephone Counseling:

Although telephone counseling is effective, convenient, and helpful, face-to-face counseling adds a crucial dimension which should not be ignored. Telephone counseling clients are strongly encouraged to set up at least one initial in-person session during the first few appointments.  Face-to-face counseling provides added information, a strong rapport, and deeper trust between client and counselor.  All telephone clients are urged to consider how face-to-face counseling might enhance their development and treatment overall.

You will talk with your therapist for the amount of time you decide upon in advance.  You will pay your fee by mail prior to your appointment date or by accessing a paypal account through this website.  You will be required to fill out a "New Client Data Form" as well as an "Informed Consent" form to be included as a part of your counseling file. Download the Consent form Now

How Do I Arrange My Telephone Counseling Session?
  • Read the Informed Consent Document carefully
  • Call (408) 893-4032 or click here to submit a request for a brief evaluation of your personal situation
  • We will arrange a scheduled appointment time
  • Use the PayPAL buttons below to pay for a 25 or 50 minute phone counseling session
  • Call (408) 893-4032 at the scheduled appointment time for your phone counseling session.
A 25-minute phone session = $75

A 50-minute phone session = $125

Missed or cancelled appointment = $75

Call me at (408) 893-4032 or
click here for a free consultation

3880 South Bascom Avenue, Suite 116
San Jose, CA 95124

Voicemail: (408) 893-4032
Fax: (408) 448-1828

melinda@sanjosecounselingservices.com