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MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST, PSYD

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DR. ZENA VEVAINA
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1.

You try to fix it but nothing sticks. 

Youre not broken. But the way you and your partner communicate is. I help couples move out of reactive cycles and actually understand each other. 

2. One of you shuts down

One partner pulls away, goes quiet or feels overwhelmed during conflict. 

You’re not broken. But the way you and your partner communicate is. I help couples move out of reactive cycles and actually understand each other again.

3.

The other pushes harder

The other partner pursues, explains, pushes for resolution and can end up feeling alone. 

4.

Clinical Supervision

I proudly offer clinical supervision for associates eager to enhance their skills in the therapy field. Together, we'll explore the intricacies of mental health disorders, trauma, and relationships, providing a supportive environment for your personal growth.

Therapy Sessions
My Approach

Most couples think they’re arguing about communication, effort, or priorities.

But underneath, it’s often about:

  • Feeling unseen or unimportant

  • Fear of rejection or abandonment

  • Not knowing how to express needs without it turning into conflict

My work focuses on helping you understand and shift these deeper patterns—not just manage surface-level disagreements.

About me

I’m a licensed therapist with over 10 years of experience helping individuals and couples navigate complex emotional and relational challenges. Over the past several years, I’ve focused more deeply on working with couples, particularly those feeling stuck in cycles of conflict or disconnection. My work is direct, compassionate, and focused on helping you create real change—not just insight.

Zena is amazing at listening. She helped me understand why I do the things I do and how to make the most of my life. She has made me realize so much about myself, and I couldn't have done this without her. She is a wonderful human being and therapist. She is very skilled, thorough, and kind.

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SAN JOSE, CA 95126


Tel: 408-372-8810

Email:

zena@therapywithzena.com

Mon - Fri: 9am - 6pm

​​Saturday: Available upon request

​Sunday: Available upon request

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