Therapists in 95472

I have over twenty years experience and serve a broad spectrum of clients. I see myself as very interactive. I provide support, and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. I help clients to confront interpersonal patterns, that were often developed early in life as self-protective, but now get in the way of their connections with self and others. I work with couples to help stop the blaming/shaming cycles that can develop from feeling misunderstood.

"On the days when you feel ashamed of your scars, your mind only registering how ugly they are rather than the beauty they prove of you having survived, remember that there is an entire art form dedicated to filling the cracks of broken things with lacquered gold. An entire art form that proves that even the broken and damaged history of an object is beautiful and should be treasured. Remember how much more you are than an object. Remember your survival, your journey, your scars deserve to be treasured too." -Nikita Gill

I am a licensed psychotherapist with 35 years experience in helping families, couples and individuals improve their relationships and develop as individuals. In an atmosphere of safety and respect, your core issues and problems will be understood from the perspective that we are all in ongoing developmental flux. Our work together will be approached collaboratively with your personal history providing the context from which we construct a plan for optimizing your experience of growth and change. Finally, we will work to integrate these changes into your life.

Deciding to start seeing a therapist is a big step in anyone's life. It can feel challenging to reach out for help. My goal is to provide a service that puts my clients at ease while allowing them to challenge themselves in order to grow. My background includes providing mental health care to youth, adults, couples and families. I provide an authentic, caring, and transparent therapeutic style to my clients.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with training in Anthroposophic Psychology and over 15 years of experience working with diverse populations and issues. I have worked on both prevention and treatment with adolescents, teens and adults struggling with mental health concerns, chronic medical difficulties, addiction, trauma and behavioral problems. I take an Anthroposophical approach in assisting individuals and families therapeutically. Inspired by the works of Rudolf Steiner on the physical, soul and spiritual development of the human being, I offer unique insight into the struggles adolescents, teens and adults encounter on our journeys to becoming whole and satisfied people.

I provide integrative psychotherapy for children, adolescents and adults. I incorporate empirically validated methods, including EMDR, CBT, DBT, and the Gottman method for couples and families. Your concerns are my focus as we work together to develop solutions. I offer parenting support, divorce support, and grief support for families. I am also uniquely experienced in working with families and individuals with special needs, especially youth and adults with ADHD and those on the Autism Spectrum. I offer advocacy support in schools and community settings.

I believe that our moments of greatest struggle can also hold the most potential for growth and self-discovery. By giving ourselves a supportive space to explore the places that feel painful or stuck, we open ourselves to a wealth of information about our deepest desires, strengths, and wisdom. This makes it possible to live with greater self-compassion, freedom in our actions, and ease in our relationships. Whether you are navigating a significant life transition, suffering from anxiety, depression, or trauma, I am dedicated to providing a safe and respectful space to embark on this journey.

There are many times seeking therapy in the short-term can feel necessary to help navigate a crisis situation. And other times, it can be a longer process of self-exploration and growth. In either case, engaging in therapy is an act of hope and the bravest thing we can do is ask for help. I will meet you and your family where you are with compassion, and without judgement.

This human journey is dynamic and asks so much of us at times. Many of us find ourselves struggling internally or in our relationships and it is these moments that I am here for you. Like most of us, I imagine you want freedom from inner oppressive paradigms, an ability to cultivate and utilize resources that help you navigate swift currents or unknown terrain, and perhaps above all to be deeply understood.

At Art to Heart Counseling we offer you a safe and effective environment of support that will empower you to heal and transform your relationships with yourself and others. You will receive a unique individualized program of specific tools and skills to help you navigate your way towards vibrancy and passion. Art to Heart Counseling respects the psychological journey as a spiritual process and uses cognitive, neurological, creative and somatic or embodiment practices to lead you to wholeness and integration. You will learn about your inner cast of characters and how to connect to all of you in a compassionate and curious way.

We all want to feel happy and connected in our lives, but the last two years have been so hard with the pandemic and all the political turmoil that many of us feel a heightened level of anxiety where even the smallest stress can feel overwhelming. My 30 years experience in the treatment of anxiety, depression, life transitions and addiction issues support you in overcoming stuck and repetitive negative thoughts and behaviours and lead you to a thriving life. My focus is on supporting my clients in finding their unique process of self-healing. I am able to help you move into a way of living that is fluid, flexible and creative.

Video Sessions are available. Have you ever felt stuck in old patterns of thoughts, feelings, moods, relationships? Are you a person who knows your true potential and longs to spread your wings? I invite you to imagine what it would be like to be free from the clutches of anxiety, depression, trauma and chronic distress within relationships. Recent breakthroughs in the field of psychotherapy can help you gain lasting relief from core struggles that hold us back from a life of greater meaning and fulfillment.

On parenting: Sometimes a man stands up during supper and walks outdoors, and keeps on walking, because of a church that stands somewhere in the East. And his children say blessings on him as if he were dead. And another man, who remains inside his own house, dies there, inside the dishes and in the glasses, so that his children have to go far out into the world toward that same church, which he forgot. Rilke

My main approach to counseling is establishing a collaborative, strength-based, and goal-focused relationship. I believe we all have the capacity within ourselves to address roadblocks in our lives, heal from emotional wounds, and move towards growth and contentment. We also all feel stuck at times along the way and can use a little help. I work alongside my clients on identifying clear goals to strive for and by which to measure success. I highlight my clients’ strengths and areas of progress during this work, as a large part of that feeling stuck is the harsh perceptions we tend to have about ourselves.

We are in the midst of uncertain and trying times. Some of the feelings you are likely experiencing are fear, grief, frustration, confusion, isolation, and anxiety. The global trauma of the Coronavirus may be causing remnants of any previous trauma to resurface. It may also be rocking your sense of security and posing questions of life purpose and direction. And it is most assuredly adding to individual or family stress.

We all have times when we need help finding our authentic voice. We crave connection and a sense of belonging and balance in our lives. Choosing to begin therapy requires a big commitment to yourself. It means that the discomfort you have been feeling has finally reached a point that requires change. I see therapy as a process of self-discovery: a careful, supportive exploration of how you act, think and feel. I'm a firm believer that telling the truth, first to ourselves and then to others is the starting point for a balanced life.

I always begin with careful listening to your needs. Our relationship, and your understanding of yourself, are the keystones. These are much more important than the labels which have been placed on your problem. You may have already received "good advice" from friends and family. A trained and caring professional can help move you beyond the cycles you are stuck in. This is true whether you are seeking couple's counseling or individual therapy. I use emotion-focused, somatic, and psychodynamic approaches. I have completed the EFT (Emotion Focused Therapy) externship training program in couples therapy.

I am Marriage and Family therapist licensed in California with over 25 years of experience working as a counselor, social worker and life coach. My approach combines Client Centered, Humanistic, CBT, Narrative, Mindfullness and EMDR techniques. I have worked with a wide range of concerns including life transitions, career challenges, anxiety, depression and trauma recovery. I also have helped many people find their passion and supported them on the path to realizing their dreams

Whoever you are, particularly if you sometimes find yourself lonely in the world, if you are a person of color, part of the LGBTQ community, if you wonder if you are too different, too difficult or just too much...You are welcome here. Here are some of the reasons folks find their way into my office: Depression/ Anxiety/ Grief/ Overwhelm/ Low Self-Esteem / Self Hatred/ Feeling lost or stuck/ Sorrow or fear about Climate Change / Degradation of the natural world.

My practice serves all ages and most psychological conditions. I use therapy methods that lead us right to your issues so you can achieve your therapy goals quickly and efficiently. We work together to establish your goals and involve others in your life if you so choose. Family issues and issues of childhood and adolescence are my focus though. I have considerable training in issues of all relationships and behavioral health concerns.