100% remote mental health care designed for Santa Clara County residents—from San Jose to Palo Alto, Mountain View to Sunnyvale. Our telehealth program provides accessible, evidence-based therapy for Silicon Valley professionals, tech workers, and Bay Area families who need expert care without the commute. Attend sessions from anywhere in the Bay Area while maintaining your busy schedule.
"As a software engineer in Mountain View, I was burned out and struggling with anxiety but couldn't imagine fitting therapy into my schedule. Friendly Recovery's telehealth program was exactly what I needed—I could attend sessions from home after work without adding another commute to my day. The therapists understood the unique pressures of working in tech."
Contact us today to learn how our telehealth mental health services can help you or a loved one in the Bay Area.
Santa Clara County—home to Silicon Valley, some of the world’s most innovative companies, and an unparalleled concentration of ambitious professionals—faces unique mental health challenges. The constant pressure to innovate, long work hours, competitive culture, and astronomical cost of living create a perfect storm of stress, anxiety, and burnout.
For many Bay Area residents, finding time for mental health care feels impossible. Adding another appointment to an already overloaded schedule, sitting in traffic on 101 or 280, or taking time off work during business hours creates additional stress rather than relief. Traditional in-person therapy often becomes one more thing you “should” do but can’t quite manage.
Our telehealth mental health services remove these barriers. Whether you’re in San Jose, Palo Alto, Sunnyvale, Mountain View, Cupertino, Santa Clara, Milpitas, or anywhere else in Santa Clara County, you can access expert mental health care from the comfort and privacy of your own home. No commute, no traffic, no lost work hours—just quality therapy that fits into your Bay Area lifestyle. Learn more about how our telehealth program works. Seeking in-person treatment with transportation assistance? Explore our outpatient program for Santa Clara County residents.
Santa Clara County’s unique environment creates specific mental health challenges that require specialized understanding:
The relentless pace of Silicon Valley—constant product launches, tight deadlines, and 24/7 connectivity—leaves many tech workers exhausted, emotionally drained, and questioning their career paths. Our therapists understand the pressure cooker environment of tech companies and help you develop sustainable strategies for managing occupational stress.
Surrounded by brilliant colleagues and world-changing innovations, many Bay Area professionals struggle with feelings of inadequacy despite objective success. We help you challenge these patterns and build authentic confidence.
When your workplace offers gourmet meals, on-site gyms, and shuttle services, the line between work and personal life disappears. Many Silicon Valley workers find themselves at the office (or logged in at home) far more than they’d like, struggling to maintain relationships, hobbies, and personal identity outside of work.
Even six-figure salaries stretch thin in Santa Clara County’s housing market. The disconnect between earning well and still struggling financially creates unique stress and anxiety.
Despite living among millions of people, many Bay Area residents feel profoundly lonely—working long hours, living far from family, and struggling to build meaningful connections in a transient, career-focused culture.
For founders and early-stage startup employees, the pressure is even more intense—equity stakes, investor expectations, make-or-break product launches, and the constant risk of failure create extraordinary psychological strain.
Our 100% remote telehealth mental health services provide the same high-quality, evidence-based care you’d receive in person, delivered entirely through secure, HIPAA-compliant video platforms from wherever you’re comfortable. We specialize in outpatient mental health treatment that fits seamlessly into your life—no travel to our facility required, no time lost to Bay Area traffic, just expert care accessible from your home, office, or anywhere private in Santa Clara County.
Our program consists of weekly group sessions designed to help you understand your mental health challenges, develop coping strategies, and build resilience. Sessions focus on skill-building, emotional regulation, and practical strategies for handling the everyday stressors of Bay Area life—from workplace pressure to financial anxiety to relationship challenges.
Flexible Evening Sessions: We offer convenient evening telehealth sessions specifically designed for working professionals. No need to take time off work or rush through traffic—attend therapy from wherever you’re comfortable. Explore our complete telehealth program details.
Evidence-Based Treatment: We use clinically proven methods to support long-term mental wellness, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and trauma-informed care.
Supportive Community: Our program fosters dignity, empowerment, and connection—you’ll connect with peers facing similar challenges in a judgment-free environment.
Tech-Industry Understanding: Our therapists understand the unique pressures of working in Silicon Valley and tailor approaches to the realities of tech culture, startup environments, and Bay Area lifestyles.
Privacy and Confidentiality: All sessions are conducted through secure, HIPAA-compliant platforms. Your mental health care is completely confidential.
Holistic Care: Recovery isn’t just about mental health—it’s about taking care of your whole self. We incorporate mindfulness, physical wellness, and emotional balance into everything we do.
Commitment to Growth: Our team stays current with the latest research and treatment approaches, ensuring you receive the best care possible based on emerging science and clinical innovation.
Choosing the right telehealth provider is a crucial step in your mental health journey. At Friendly Recovery, we focus on providing a personalized and supportive experience that helps Santa Clara County individuals regain stability, manage stress, and build sustainable well-being in one of the world’s most demanding environments.
With highly trained clinicians specializing in mental health and substance use recovery, you’ll receive expert care grounded in evidence-based methods. Our team understands the unique pressures facing Bay Area professionals—from tech industry burnout to startup culture stress to the financial anxiety of living in one of America’s most expensive regions. More importantly, we foster a compassionate, judgment-free environment where healing and growth are encouraged. Here, you’ll find not just treatment, but a supportive community dedicated to helping you move forward.
If you prefer in-person treatment or need the structure of face-to-face sessions, consider our hybrid outpatient program for Santa Clara County, which combines in-person sessions at our Tustin facility with telehealth convenience. If telehealth outpatient care isn’t intensive enough, we also offer more structured options, including our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP). These programs provide additional structure and support for individuals who need a higher level of care. No matter your situation, we have a program designed to meet your needs and help you move toward lasting recovery.
Yes. While we're based in Orange County, many of our clinicians have extensive experience working with tech professionals and understand the unique pressures of Silicon Valley culture—the always-on expectations, imposter syndrome, equity compensation stress, layoff anxiety, and the challenge of finding identity outside of work. We tailor our therapeutic approaches to address these specific concerns rather than applying one-size-fits-all solutions.
Your treatment is completely confidential. We cannot share any information about your participation without your explicit written consent, except in rare circumstances required by law (risk of harm to self/others, child/elder abuse). If you use insurance, your insurance company will know you're receiving mental health services (this is necessary for billing), but they won't know the details of your sessions. Many of our Santa Clara County clients attend sessions during evening hours from home, and their employers have no knowledge of their treatment.
Yes. Extensive research shows that telehealth therapy is equally effective as in-person therapy for most mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, and substance use disorders. Many clients actually prefer telehealth because they feel more comfortable opening up from their own space, and the convenience makes it easier to attend consistently—which is the most important factor in successful treatment outcomes.
It's simple. After your initial assessment, you'll receive a secure link to join your scheduled sessions. All you need is a smartphone, tablet, or computer with a camera and microphone, plus a reliable internet connection and a private space. Our platform is HIPAA-compliant and user-friendly—no technical expertise required. We'll walk you through everything during your first session. Learn more about our telehealth platform and what to expect.
Great question! Both serve Santa Clara County residents, but they're designed for different needs. Our telehealth services are 100% remote—you attend all sessions from home via secure video, perfect for busy professionals who need flexibility and can't travel. Our outpatient program is a hybrid model combining in-person sessions at our Tustin facility (with transportation coordination) plus telehealth sessions. The outpatient program is ideal if you're seeking more intensive in-person treatment, stepping down from residential care, or prefer face-to-face therapeutic connection. If you're unsure which is right for you, call us and we'll help you determine the best fit.
Call today to learn more about our telehealth mental health services for Santa Clara County residents. Our team is here to provide the support you need, right from your home.
If you’re in crisis or need immediate support:
Shahana Ham, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Southern California. She specializes in client-centered care for individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges, fostering a supportive environment for healing and growth.
Our experienced team provides expert IOP, PHP, and outpatient care for individuals in Orange County. We deliver personalized counseling, group therapy, and holistic treatments in a supportive environment designed to improve your life.
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