Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis

One day, in retrospect, the years of struggle will strike you as the most beautiful. ~Freud

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Chandrakala Rai

Ms. Rai is a psychotherapist, psychoanalyst, and consultant with advanced training in psychoanalytic perspectives. She is experienced in treating adults and children struggling with a variety of emotional and psychological concerns. She provides cross-cultural therapy for South Asian Americans coping with bi-cultural issues. She is an Indian American therapist whose blended cultural values of the East and West help serve the diverse population of the Bay Area.

Ms. Rai trained as a psychoanalyst from the San Francisco Center for Psychoanalysis. Psychoanalysis treats emotional difficulties to gain insight into the individual’s inner world and how it affects their emotions, behavior, and relationships. This treatment is based on the idea that people are frequently motivated by unrecognized wishes and desires that originate in one’s unconscious.

Ms. Rai’s expereince of 15+ years as an engineer in Silicon Valley is a significant asset in her work with highly creative engineers in the Bay Area. This unique perspective allows her to understand their unique challenges and provide tailored solutions. She serves clients from San Jose, Sunnyvale, Campbell, Willow Glen, Santa Clara, and Cupertino.

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Starting with a new therapist can be a bit anxiety-provoking if you are new to therapy or even if you have had therapy in the past. Therapy provides a safe and confidential space to speak openly about your issues, find clarity in the chaos, get more insight from your past, and can make informed choices for your future.

Initial consultation : Please call me at (408) 475-2311. When we speak, please share with me a general idea about the reason you are seeking help. This is a great opportunity to ask questions to understand the therapy process. I usually schedule 2-3 consultation sessions so I can get a sense of the current challenges you are facing, and explore how often it would be best to meet. During the consultation process, you will be able to get a sense of my approach and how I may be able to help you.