Eclectic Therapists in 95616

Everyone deserves the time and space to lay down their worries, their fears, their past, their pain—and especially their hopes for the future and the change they want to see in their lives. My job is to provide that time and space to my clients, listening attentively, non-judgmentally and empathetically. Once we’ve settled into that space, we can work together to identify your goals and work to achieve them. I am experienced in working with adults and teens with depression, anxiety, bipolar, PTSD and trauma, mood and thought disorders, substance use, grief, major life transitions and self-esteem. If you're ready, I'm here for you.

Are you looking for inner peace, deeper meaning, or a more intimate connection to your self and others (your child, partner, peers, relatives)? If unresolved issues are impacting your life I provide a safe environment to explore and confront the things that are holding you back. I can help you gain a new perspective to resolve your specific life challenges.

I am passionate about assisting those individuals who are experiencing Narcissistic Abuse.

Looking for a special sacred space to share and work on yourself? I have 15 years of experience counseling adults and teens by helping them apply practical coping skills to manage their moods. Need some help w deal with feelings of overwhelm, anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, being overly sensitive, low self-esteem, multiple stressors, burnout, ADHD, and healing from Narcissistic Abuse. They want to increase task completion and move toward their full potential. I can help you update your mindset to be less critical of yourself, help you maintain a healthy schedule, process stressors & trauma, and grow self-confidence.

I believe that change is always possible and it's never too late to start the process. The pandemic has impacted us all in different ways and you are not alone. I work in a collaborative, eclectic, with my clients. I provide a safe space for you to learn and practice new skills- free of judgment. If you are ready to improve your life and open to discovering new options to life's challenges, I can help. Invest in yourself and creating the life you deserve.

As you start on the path to motherhood are you feeling anxious, sad, perhaps ashamed or just not yourself? And asking yourself, why do I feel this way? It can be frustrating, draining, overwhelming, and at times heartbreaking. This is likely not how you thought it would be. It feels like it should be a natural, seamless process filled with joyous moments. Unfortunately, it's often not the reality and I am here to support you regardless of where you are in this journey. Imagine how it would feel to be the best version of yourself. To enter motherhood feeling confident, happy, and calm. Together we will get you there.

I specialize in supporting women, college-aged individuals, young girls and teens. Together, we focus on your anxiety, depression and finding goals. All of these are quite treatable. Positive Psychology is a valuable tool for feeling supported and safe to talk about absolutely everything. A trusted psychologist reminds others of their strengths, how to center, self-regulate and feel more solid in oneself. For decades, I have treated ambiguous issues, offered compassionate therapy with depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem. Additionally, I support families and LGBTQ+ individuals. Feel free to contact me about positively anything.

You know there's more to life than the loneliness, frustration, and fatigue you somehow keep coming back to. Despite the many times you've mustered the strength to push through and keep trying, sometimes you feel like true lasting change is hopeless. But something in you keeps calling, drawing you forward in search of the ease, passion, inspiration, and freedom you're longing for.

At this moment you feel lost, disconnected from your path/career, and unsure how to find self-fulfillment while experiencing intense expectations of others. You know you need help and don't know where to turn. Explaining how lost you feel to others will make you more vulnerable than you wish to feel. You feel alone and know that something has to change. The stress of school and/or work is insurmountable, and sharing these feelings with friends and family is impossible. Your stress causes intense pressure and anxiety which is affecting every aspect of your life.

My practice focuses on helping people develop healthier relationships with themselves and others. I believe in building a safe, respectful and compassionate relationship with my clients where we can exchange direct, honest, and meaningful feedback. Within this trusting relationship, we can explore your challenges and strengths so that you have more healthy choices regarding your life goals. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, stress, anger, isolation, grief or relationship issues, or if you simply want to live more authentically and fully, there is hope. Key elements in the change process include curiosity and a desire to learn about yourself.

I believe that we all have the ability to grow and change and sometimes we need help in order to do so. The therapeutic relationship can be a place for connection, healing, insight and acceptance.

Are you in the process of becoming who you truly want to be? Do you want to know yourself better, and reach deep acceptance of your unique needs, feelings, and experiences? Do you want to be seen and understood by others in a way that makes you proud to be you? Would you like to learn creative and compassionate ways of communicating with yourself and others, including some of the more challenging people in your life? Are old messages and hurts getting in the way? Do you want the freedom that comes from telling your story, leaving behind what doesn't serve you, and deciding on the next chapter?

I believe that each one of us has a genuine need to feel valued and connected. I also believe that connection is the foundation in our lives. We all need to find our purpose and find a place where we can belong to something bigger than ourselves. Sometimes our inability to connect with others can leave us feeling empty, hopeless or insecure. It can cause us to isolate, tolerate unhealthy relationships, abuse substances or lose our direction. When we learn to build healthy connections and find our purpose, we are more likely to experience hope and fulfillment. I am a licensed clinical social worker with 30+ years of experience.

Do you seek to better understand yourself, ease suffering, grow to your full potential, both individually and in relationships, and be more present in your life? Then you're in the right place. Many of the things with which we struggle, such as anxiety and depression, are ultimately tied to difficulties in how we relate to ourselves, and perhaps even more so, to others. Because of this, I see our relationship in therapy as the most important factor in helping you achieve your goals. When we feel supported, understood, and compassionately challenged, growth occurs over time at the level of the brain, promoting long-term change.

I help people turn toward more emotionally satisfying lives by providing a safe, non-judgmental, and compassionate atmosphere that facilitates growth. Do you feel as though you are merely surviving rather than fully living? We often live and act out scripts that are no longer satisfying or, even worse, inhibiting and destructive. I can guide you through a process of self discovery that deepens your capacity to face current challenges and enrich relationships. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, identity shifts, addiction, or family crisis, I believe the therapeutic process provides a rich landscape in which to heal.

“Just because no one else can heal or do your inner work for you doesn’t mean you can, should, or need to do it alone.” (Lisa Olivera) Outside of a therapeutic space, we don’t often have the opportunity to learn about ourselves, how to healthfully cope with life’s emotional challenges, how to identify our core values, or how to effectively communicate our needs. Many of us are not taught how to set boundaries, or to truly love ourselves for who we are on our way to becoming who we aspire to be. I did not do my inner work alone; I became a therapist so that you don’t have to do your work alone either...

Specialties: Couples counseling, Christian counseling, individual challenges, and parenting challenges. I have been in the mental health field since 2001. I help individuals and couples experiencing: feelings of anxiety, self-doubt, or depression; a sense of sadness or hopelessness; infidelity, feeling overwhelmed or stressed; difficulty with motivation; or concerns about relationships with friends, family. Including: co-dependency; adolescent behaviors and problems; communication skills; or, even just feeling that something is wrong and not being able to define it.

My ideal client is any person(s) desiring to be a better person today than yesterday. I have extensive background working with men, women, teenagers, families, college-based students, athletes (collegiate and professional) seeking psycho-therapeutic intervention in areas, but not limited to anxiety, grief and loss processing, marriage counseling, chemical dependency, athletic consulting, performance-based psychology, depression, career counseling, anger management, and group counseling. A wide range of therapeutic modalities are practiced.

My work is active, compassionate, & collaborative. I enjoy working with clients who want to have a deeper understanding to be able to make positive changes. I work with couples & individuals to create a relationship that feels safe. I help my clients gain a deeper understanding, that reveals alternative choices & a path to building more connected & meaningful relationships. I also help my clients build on their strengths as I work with them supportively to attain their relationship & personal growth goals. I primarily work from an attachment theoretical orientation and integrate complimentary interventions to offer a tailored approach to my clients needs.