About San Jose Counseling

About Us

Invia is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFC 44618) and Marketing Director of the Addiction Recovery Center (ARC). He received his Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Azusa Pacific University and is a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT). As the Co-facilitator of the men’s addiction program at ARC, he facilitates different level groups for men who struggle with compulsions and addictions of a sexual nature. His private practice, San Jose Counseling, is comprised of individuals who are struggling with sexual addiction, depression, anxiety, self-image, shame and guilt as well as couples who are experiencing emotional stress related to relationship conflict and extra-marital affairs. He has extensive experience with “Every Man's Battle,” a "New Life" organization dedicated to helping men deal with sexual addiction and has worked for the Santa Clara County Mental Health as a suicide and crisis counselor. Invia also has level I training in EMDR and is certified in Affect Centered Therapy providing trauma recovery for many of his clients. Invia is a member of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT), the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP) and the Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health (SASH).

EDUCATION:
• M.A. in Clinical Psychology; Azusa Pacific University
• B.A. in Psychology & minor in Religious Studies; U.C. Davis

ORGANIZATIONS:
• California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)
• American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT)
• Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health (SASH)

AREAS OF EXPERIENCE:
• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Assertiveness Training/ Boundaries
• Career Stress/ Change
• Communication Skill/ Enhancement
• Depression
• Divorce
• Grief & Loss
• Life Transitions
• Marital & Pre-Marital Counseling
• Men’s Issues
• Religious/ Spiritual Issues
• Sex Addiction (click and learn more about this topic)
• Singles’ Issues
• Wives of Sex Addicts

Testimonial
"Invia's advice and input have been instrumental in my life. He has helped me make life-changing decisions and to have confidence in knowing that my choices are positive and healthy."
(single female; San Jose, CA)

Testimonial
After several months of counseling and little progress, we were referred to Invia for couples’ counseling. With Invia’s professional help, almost immediately our marriage took a positive turn, and after being “stuck” for many many months, we were able to move forward. We would highly recommend him.
(couple; San Jose, CA)

Testimonial
"Invia listens patiently, and shares insights in a hopeful light. I leave his office with a renewed sense of hope, knowing that I have been heard, understood, and accepted. He challenges me to face difficult circumstances and relationships, and helps me see the way to grow through them.
(single male; Sunnyvale, CA)

Testimonial
"Invia's direction, guidance and relationship tools gave us the opportunity to make a choice to work toward strengthening our marriage. Our sessions with Invia brought us to the realization that there was hope for us because we were willing to accept the other person's feelings as valid and not as right or wrong. With Invia's help we learned to respect each other and each day it gets easier and easier. (couple; Sunnyvale, CA)

For Individuals

	Anger, Grief, Depression, Stress, Anxiety, Loneliness, Sex Addiction.
Chances are you’ve experienced one or more of these conditions during this last week. Now you don’t have to face them alone. More Information

For Couples

	Learn to communicate better, affirm one another, and recognize each other’s needs.
Whether the flame is burning brightly or barely smoldering, together we can put more light and warmth in your marriage. More Information

For Families

	Time pressure, a poor economy and a culture that undermines family values at every turn.
Whether you need help talking with a troubled teen or establishing more structure in your family, we’ll help you develop the skills to turn a difficult situation into a rewarding one. More Information