I am excited to help you with self-esteem issues, relationship issues, depression and anxiety. We will work on creating new and positive self-statements to live by and a new and positive outlook on life.

I enjoy working with adults, individually or in couples. Most of my clients struggle with anxiety or depression but I also have significant experience working with more severe and complex disorders such as schizophrenia and bipolar. Therapy at it's core is about relationships. I suggest to my clients that when looking for a therapist they talk to 2 or 3 different therapists, to see who they feel understands them and connects with them emotionally.

Together we can uncover solutions to help you live the happy healthy life you want. Whether it's too much sadness, too much worry, grief and loss, problems with relationships, being unable heal from past events, not feeling good about yourself, trouble coping, or any other issue. Therapy can be a great way to find solutions and gain the support you need to make changes. You don't have to feel alone or helpless. Help can be just a phone call or email away!

If addictive behaviors are causing stress, anxiety, or struggle I provide encouragement, support and specific strategies to take charge, feel better and move forward. I specialize in helping family members develop love and limits and communicate with compassion and to know the options available for treatment. I teach specific strategies to cope with stress and the emotional ups and downs that addictive behaviors produce and know how important it is to learn how to deal with the thoughts, feelings and actions that will make lasting recovery easier. I have over 25 years experience in the field of addiction therapy.

I currently specialize in treating clients with trauma spectrum disorders such as PTSD and complex PTSD. Most of my clients have suffered from significant abuse and neglect throughout their lives, for many beginning in childhood. They often suffer the long-ignored impacts of repeated trauma, including depression, suicidal ideation, relationship problems, anger issues, substance abuse, physical complications from chronic exposure to toxic stress, and difficulty finding a reason to hope for the future. They often want to learn how to feel safe in their own bodies and heal from their past while working toward a better future.

I would like to provide assistance to people who are willing to work towards mending their lives to a more functional state. Negative circumstances whether traumatic experiences or daily stressors can be overwhelming. There is a choice to remain in the unhealthy state or actively engage in change to improve the negative circumstance; it is totally up to you.

When we experience life challenges, there may be those times when we feel stuck, alone & don't know how to cope with it! It's understandable that when making the decision to seek professional help for our personal issues it may feel scary or like unfamiliar territory, but it can also be effective when an individual is open and ready to take that first step towards self-care! My name is Sonya C. Serna and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist that provides individual, couples and family therapy.

With years of experience working with children and families during some of their most difficult times, I am ready to assist children and parents in learning new coping and self-regulation skills to help deal with life’s daily stressors and unexpected situations. During my time in child welfare, I have worked with young children and youth who have experienced trauma, and/or are suffering with depression, anxiety and behavioral issues. Working in with this population, I have gained experience in the areas of self-esteem, grief and loss, life transitions, teen violence and domestic violence.

I specializing in working with children and adolescents. My various experiences in child welfare and children’s mental health have led me to realize the unique needs of this population. I have worked with children suffering from depression, anxiety, behavioral issues, trauma responses, family conflict, and situational issues. I work with each of my clients and their families to create a tailored treatment plan that best addresses their needs and utilizes their strengths.

My work with individuals and couples starts with getting to know each person and developing a unique plan for treatment. It is my goal to provide a safe and comfortable environment where you can explore issues and learn tools for growth. I utilize many forms of therapy based on my 20 plus years in the field of counseling. At all times, respect for the individual and confidentiality remain foremost.

My goal is to help others learn how they can develop peace, both with themselves and with their circumstances. I believe in client-specific techniques that empower individuals to develop the tools necessary to achieve emotional, relational, spiritual, and physical health and well-being.

Do you suffer from chronic pain or another health condition that impacts how you feel emotionally? Are you struggling with depression and anxiety as a result of your physical health problem? As a psychotherapist who specializes in depression and chronic pain/illness, I assist people in finding ways to cope with the emotional toll that often gets in the way of living a healthful lifestyle. If you want some support through a challenging time or are just wanting to make REAL changes in your life, please call me at (209) 541-5969.

I have been providing clinical social work services and mental health treatment for 25 years, working with children, adolescents, adults and geriatric age groups. My treatments are for substance abuse and addictive disorders, depression, anxiety, severe stress, behavioral disorders, traumas and relational, marital and family conflicts. My treatment begins with a thorough evaluation, examining the person and his/her environment. This includes obtaining psychological, sociological and biological information. The treatment methods used are based primarily in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I use objectivity with the Socratic method and use both deductive and inductive reasoning. Treatment can involve others when authorized.

Are you going through difficult times? Is your marriage in crisis or at risk of divorce, due to infidelity, jealousy, betrayal, deceit, or addictions? Is this affecting your relationship at home or at work? Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, or anger? Do you feel sadness, broken, lonely, insecure, or discouraged? De Nuevo Institute can help you through these difficult times in your life. We specialize in couples, individual, and family therapy.

What is keeping you from reaching your life goals? Sometimes you are not even aware of your life barriers, but you know that something is holding you back. When circumstances are preventing you from getting where you want to be in life, in your career, or your relationships, it may be time to seek some help. Whether it be hurts & let downs from your past, anxiety, managing stress, communication skills, low self-esteem, or something else, in therapy we will identify the problems and find solutions. I’ll help you reach your goals!

Relationship struggles are part of the normal development of a relationship. Finding the way to get through this stage of growth will make the relationship strong and healthy. I have been privileged to receive excellent continuing professional couples training with leaders in our field. I provide the most effective strategies and interventions in my work with couples to lead to a more satisfying and healthy relationship.

Do you find yourself thinking "The world is against me" or "Why do things have to be so hard?" Are your relationships, career, or self-esteem suffering? Well you are in the right place. Come on in and let's chat. You are not alone. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has been providing support to individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds. I have experience working with adults, couples, teens and children. I utilize a wide array of therapy skills to help individuals find peace and fulfillment in their lives.

Therapy is all about growing, healing, changing or discarding something that's no longer serving your highest good. Through this process, my clients often develop a new clarity and meaning about their life, and its context. I don't believe our struggles define us; they just make us human. And through our humanity, we can find compassion for ourselves and others.

Are you feeling so down that you can't stop crying or you can't get out of bed? Has your relationship gotten to the point that you don't know how to get it back on track? Does anxiety paralyze you? Has today stresses with jobs & economy leaked into your marriage and you want it to stop? Do you wonder how past events and trauma in your life effect your relationships today? Are you ready to start being happy? There is a better way to live! I can help you gain the tools to live the life you deserve.I am very passionate about helping you achieve personal growth and happiness.

I believe that every person who comes to therapy brings with them a unique combination of beliefs, experiences, values, and hopes. Therapy represents a powerful opportunity for each individual to better understand the aspects of their life that they value most, what gives their life a sense of purpose, and how to live their life in a way that feels in line with those discoveries. I see therapy as a collaborative experience and I love helping each client realize that they are an expert on the world they live in, and that they have the power to make meaningful change.