Business Details
18 Years
experience
Your Trusted Virtual Counseling Partner in San Jose, CA
Founded in 2008, Moments For Growth is a virtual counseling practice dedicated to providing holistic, client-centered therapy. Our approach integrates mindfulness-based techniques like Hakomi with personalized care to address depression, divorce recovery, trauma, and chronic illness challenges. With over 15 years of clinical experience, we specialize in helping clients navigate life transitions, improve relationships, and cultivate self-compassion.Our services are tailored to individual needs, emphasizing emotional safety and long-term healing. We prioritize accessibility through secure telehealth sessions and maintain a commitment to ongoing professional development in specialized areas like Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome support.
Services
Virtual Counseling
Divorce Recovery
Hakomi Therapy
Trauma Support
Chronic Illness Counseling
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of clinical experience in holistic therapy approaches
- Specialized training in divorce recovery and chronic illness support
- Utilize evidence-based Hakomi mindfulness techniques for deeper healing
- Provide accessible care through secure, convenient telehealth sessions
- Maintain personalized treatment plans tailored to individual client needs
Services
Virtual Counseling
Secure telehealth sessions conducted via encrypted video chat platforms. Clients access therapy from home with no software downloads required. Sessions maintain the same therapeutic depth as in-person meetings while offering greater flexibility. Therapists adapt techniques to virtual format for effective treatment of anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
Divorce Recovery
Specialized counseling addressing emotional challenges during and after divorce. Focuses on rebuilding self-identity, managing co-parenting dynamics, and healing from betrayal trauma. Incorporates solution-focused brief therapy to navigate legal stressors and develop future-oriented coping strategies for long-term emotional stability.
Hakomi Therapy
Mindfulness-based somatic approach exploring body-mind connections to uncover core beliefs. Uses gentle experiments to access unconscious patterns affecting relationships and self-perception. Helps clients develop self-compassion through embodied awareness, creating lasting behavioral changes without relying solely on cognitive analysis.
Trauma Support
Comprehensive treatment for complex trauma including childhood abuse and sexual assault recovery. Combines EMDR-informed techniques with internal family systems work to process fragmented memories. Focuses on establishing safety before addressing traumatic content, ensuring gradual, sustainable healing at client's pace.
Chronic Illness Counseling
Support for individuals managing Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and related conditions. Addresses emotional impact of chronic pain, medical uncertainty, and lifestyle adjustments. Educates clients on mind-body connections to improve symptom management while advocating for holistic healthcare approaches.
People
Melanie Cauble
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed therapist with 15+ years experience in holistic counseling. Specializes in divorce recovery and chronic illness support. Certified in Hakomi method and ACE health coaching. Maintains ongoing education in trauma-informed care and neurodiversity affirming practices.
Questions
What virtual therapy platforms do you use?
Sessions use encrypted video chat accessible via computer or phone without downloads. Appointment links are sent via email with instructions for secure access.
Do you accept insurance?
I don't participate in insurance networks but provide superbills for potential out-of-network reimbursement. Clients should verify their mental health benefits with providers.
How do you handle crisis situations?
As a solo practitioner, I can't provide emergency services. I maintain safety protocols and collaborate with clients to develop crisis plans including local resources.
What makes Hakomi therapy different?
Hakomi combines mindfulness with somatic exploration to access unconscious material without extensive verbal processing. This body-centered approach creates rapid, lasting change through experiential discovery rather than analysis.
How are sessions structured?
Initial consultations assess needs and goals. Regular sessions maintain flexible structure allowing client-led exploration. Homework may include mindfulness practices or journaling to reinforce therapeutic progress between sessions.
